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Lock or Loose?

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by rajrakhiria » Sat May 21, 2016 8:26 pm

Hi Guys,

Just thought I should share my terrible experience of which I encountered this week. Whilst returning from a dealership (Triumph) to...

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Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:53 am
Diesel bike anyone? W.H.Y ?

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Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:54 pm
Road Tax from 1st October

Last post by rajrakhiria « Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:45 pm
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by Top-shaggy » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:18 am

Just renewed the road tax on my KMX200 using the gov website and at the end it said due to new legislation they won't be sending me a tax disk.. Now...

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Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:45 pm
Run out of Gas!

Last post by rajrakhiria « Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:27 am
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by rajrakhiria » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:34 am

Coming back from A great day at Moto GP, heading Northbound on M40, it was unfortunate I ran out of petrol! Has this happened to anyone else? In...

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Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:27 am
Euro Car Parts & Ineptitude

Last post by rover220 « Mon May 12, 2014 9:45 am
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by Vard66 » Fri May 02, 2014 12:37 pm

Thought it was a while since I posted in here, and I know you guys enjoy a bit of a rant.

I fired off a bit of a rant to Euro Car Parts last night...

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Last post by rover220
Mon May 12, 2014 9:45 am
Mid winter rant

Last post by phelsumania « Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:49 pm
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by cargo » Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:50 am

So we all know how wonderful the ZXR400 :smt007 is but what really annoys you about your ZXR400 banghead ...................what's that really...

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Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:49 pm
freaking car drivers and bus lanes!!!

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by razzcolio » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:41 am

hey guys,
only like my 5th post or summat and im already in the rant section, im pretty sure im going to become a regular in here.
i seem to have...

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Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:24 pm
Rant about VED and the roads

Last post by banner001 « Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:23 pm
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by ChristoT » Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:24 pm

This is the rant we will all have at some point in our lives, almost infallibly to people who will agree with you. If you're really lucky, you'll all...

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Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:23 pm
For the record.

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by KwakKwak » Sat Nov 23, 2013 2:41 pm
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For those new to this forum having a little browse you might be confused, this Cargo chap, seems according to some if he was in Africa he'd be the...
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Last post by ross46
Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:16 am
Parking on the Street

Last post by ross46 « Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:51 am
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by GibboN » Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:24 am

Not sure how much this will apply to the majority of you what with living in UK where space and driveways are abundant.
Without paying silly money...

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Last post by ross46
Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:51 am
Oh Crap I'm Crashing... WHEEEEE!!!

Last post by ross46 « Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:15 pm
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by Jamz » Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:28 am

A few years back I was chatting with my Ex-Stepdad who races single-seaters. In fact he's a former Formula Vee UK Championship winner.

We got onto...

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Last post by ross46
Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:15 pm
Ever been attacked while on your bike?

Last post by CaNsA « Tue May 21, 2013 12:00 am
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by Cmcada » Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:37 pm

I use a little Sym 125 for commuting and generally getting around.

So, standard trip to Newcastle Quayside Tesco turned into an absolute nightmare....

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Last post by CaNsA
Tue May 21, 2013 12:00 am
Buying Bikes

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by CrazyChris » Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:00 pm

Don't if you guys get it as much in the UK but I come accross it sometimes in South Africa.

WHAT DOES DECENCY COST?!!!

You advertise a bike on the...

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Last post by CrazyChris
Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:00 pm
Car Vs. Bike

Last post by markzxr400l3 « Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:42 pm
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by Jamz » Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:57 am

I always heard that although bikes will slaughter cars accelerating in a straight line, in the corners and on the brakes is a cars domain.

Your...

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Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:42 pm
The Waterman, And The Fabulous Flying Fairing Of Doom

Last post by Big Hoddie « Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:00 pm
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by Jamz » Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:28 pm

The Waterman, And The Fabulous Flying Fairing Of Doom

Last night we'd arranged to meet up with a few people to ride to the regular Wednesday bike...

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Last post by Big Hoddie
Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:00 pm
Armageddon - A ban on all modified cars

Last post by tobomoto « Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:38 pm
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by menor95 » Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:03 pm

You'd better believe it, and something needs to be done about it.
Share this on any forum that you belong to. This will not only affect the...

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Last post by tobomoto
Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:38 pm
rant 2 about squids

Last post by tobomoto « Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:13 pm
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by petchickens » Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:57 am

what makes a human think yeah its ok ill ride something that can go over 100mph in shorts ,vest,plimsouls and the helmet was not even strapped up ....

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Last post by tobomoto
Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:13 pm
my little rant for today

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by petchickens » Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:12 pm

well starts off by me thinking day off so im going to test out my ''new'' bike great i thought like a twat i didnt think too look outside before i...

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Last post by petchickens
Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:12 pm
We All Know You Aren’t The Police!!!

Last post by petchickens « Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:52 pm
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by Jamz » Sat May 28, 2011 10:24 pm

The rest of the title should read: â€œSo Stop Putting Your Fucking High-Viz Vest On The Parcel Shelf!â€.

And here starts my rantâ€¦

Iâ€™m sure...

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Last post by petchickens
Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:52 pm
Have you noticed...

Last post by Jamz « Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:18 pm
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by stevezx7r » Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:55 pm

...once a car driver enters a supermarket car park, they forget how to drive?

They meander about the place as if half cut, cutting junctions,...

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Last post by Jamz
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:18 pm
ARDS Test: Following My Childhood Dream To Be A Racing Drive

Last post by Jamz « Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:15 pm

by Jamz » Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:15 pm

From my earliest memories, I always wanted to be a Racing Driver.

Well, that and a Bounty Hunter â€“ and as Iâ€™ve been a Surveillance...

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Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:15 pm
First Car Insurance/F*ck You, Your Family, And All Your Fami

Last post by beermaker « Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:04 am
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by Jamz » Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:33 pm

Today I decided to get some rough quotes to insure me as a first time driver.

I used the links to search engines from www.moneysavingexpert.com (an...

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Last post by beermaker
Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:04 am
To Mr. Black Triple on the A5036 about 1 or 2hrs ago.

Last post by hoddie « Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:48 pm
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by CaNsA » Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:33 pm

Yeah your gear looks very clean, and your bike looks really good.
I particularity like the bar end mirrors that you have as they complement the lines...

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Last post by hoddie
Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:48 pm
knobheads who abuse the services

Last post by beermaker « Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:31 pm
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by beermaker » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:15 pm

Ffs!! Watching emergency bikers and some scruffy smack rat's overdosed on painkillers and is shouting and swearing at the paramedics. Let the bugger...

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Last post by beermaker
Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:31 pm
Bike test ball ache

Last post by RichD94 « Fri May 11, 2012 10:07 am
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by hudders » Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:39 pm

1st superbike. 1st test needed. 1st zxr. 1st rant.

Oh my effin god. First ive got to do another CBT cause my old one ran out. So I have to do a...

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Last post by RichD94
Fri May 11, 2012 10:07 am
I Ar Serious Driver. This Ar Serious Test.

Last post by Jamz « Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:42 pm
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by Jamz » Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:20 am

So after around 23 lessons, the Test Day was finally upon me.

I don't get nervous for exams. Even driving on the lesson immediately before my test I...

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Last post by Jamz
Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:42 pm
How To Make Me Want To Murder You Over The Telephone

Last post by razzcolio « Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:56 pm
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by Jamz » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:48 pm

Taking calls from members of The Public all day long has its rewards. When you help some nice old lady you can get a genuine warm fluffy feeling...

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Last post by razzcolio
Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:56 pm
'uckin toerags !

Last post by Jamz « Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:56 pm
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by Mori Man » Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:57 am

Some fecker made off with the gen cover from the ZRX shocking

Now, I might of understood if it were a BEET or some piece of unobtanim but no - just...

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Last post by Jamz
Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:56 pm
My first near miss

Last post by CaNsA « Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:26 am
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by zxrnoakze400 » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:58 pm

bearing in mind ive only been riding for a few weeks and the zxr is my first bike.

sunday night, down a country lane the temp must of been freezing?...

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Last post by CaNsA
Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:26 am
Women Should Pay The Same Insurance As Men

Last post by Jamz « Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:33 pm
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by Jamz » Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:59 pm

Insurers cannot charge different premiums to men and women because of their gender, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.

Iâ€™ve long...

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Last post by Jamz
Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:33 pm
First Drive On The Snow

Last post by ccubed « Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:25 pm
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by Jamz » Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:33 pm

Having ridden bikes in the snow for the last ten years, and not having had any reason to take the car out in recent snows, I decided to make one up!...

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Last post by ccubed
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:25 pm
Crappy US Football Is Too Stop-Starty!

Last post by Jamz « Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:38 pm
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by Jamz » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:49 pm

People in England always say about how American Football is far too stop-starty, but theyâ€™re fooling themselves.

The great thing about US football...

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Last post by Jamz
Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:38 pm
Super Supermarket Fuel And Why Not To Be A Skinflint

Last post by gavinfdavies « Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:59 pm
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by Jamz » Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:01 pm

I've banged on about petrol for years, and how the stuff supermarkets get is inferior, dirty crap that isn't worth the so-called 'saving' you make in...

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Last post by gavinfdavies
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:59 pm
Merkins Vs. Brit Riders

Last post by Jamz « Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:32 pm
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by Jamz » Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:05 am

Youâ€™d think that riding a motorbike would be a universal skill, with the same style and technique used by riders everywhere in the world.

Looking...

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Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:32 pm
Losing It

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by Jamz » Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:47 am

Everyone feels like they're losing it sometimes.

It doesn't matter what you have - sometimes... well it's not just that it's 'not enough' or 'not...

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Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:47 am
Letter Of Complaint

Last post by RedexRobB « Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:36 pm
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by Jamz » Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:40 pm

I just sent off a Letter Of Complaint. Any guesses on what the reply will be?

For those of you who aren't familiar, TalkTalk are a broadband and...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:36 pm
My World Cup Football Blog

Last post by SOILZX « Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:23 pm
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by Jamz » Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:25 pm

You were all expecting it, right? The only question is how I've held out so long...

Most of you know that I think 'football' (that's 'Soccer' to...

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Last post by SOILZX
Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:23 pm
Something far more dangerous than cagers????

Last post by Vard66 « Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:29 pm
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by CaNsA » Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:40 am

It makes me laff to see a load of shiny larger than 600cc bikes ridden by blokes in leather dianese jacket, some 500 quid lid with a black (or is is...

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Last post by Vard66
Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:29 pm
Monkey Drive Car!!!

Last post by Jamz « Tue May 18, 2010 4:21 pm
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by Jamz » Mon May 17, 2010 1:49 pm

It's not good sitting back whilst life happens all around you. The only thing stopping me learning how to drive was me making that phone call and...

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Last post by Jamz
Tue May 18, 2010 4:21 pm
Eff You, Ya Bushy-Eyed Bitch!

Last post by SOILZX « Fri May 14, 2010 8:57 pm
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by Jamz » Thu May 13, 2010 10:22 am

I'm sure you've all seen the adverts for the latest, greatest mascara?

Greatest because it makes your eyelashes look thicker and longer and...

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Last post by SOILZX
Fri May 14, 2010 8:57 pm
Worship Your Weak Heros

Last post by BikerJake2010 « Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:31 pm
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by Jamz » Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:16 pm

The world is going to toad.

Kids are unruly at best, and stab each other in the japs-eye at worst (or if they live in London), the criminals have...

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Last post by BikerJake2010
Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:31 pm
muppets in moderately rapid cars...

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by cdstirland81 » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:04 am

anyone else has this?

i'm out today, big first ride in god knows how long, well, over 2 1/2 years, so i'm getting back into it. anyway, i'm tired,...

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Last post by liam7200
Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:17 pm
Keeping Your Head Cool And Attached

Last post by Jamz « Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:03 pm
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by Jamz » Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:59 pm

Friday evening, and despite the rain I was looking forward to a weekend with my girlfriend.

I kitted up and got on my bike, carefully taping on my...

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Last post by Jamz
Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:03 pm
'One Of Those'... er... indefinitely quantifiable periods.

Last post by masterofinsanity « Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:01 pm
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by Vard66 » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:44 pm

Hola, folks.

How have we all been?

It's been a while since I've been on the forum for more than about ten seconds to have a quick skim, mostly due...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:01 pm
Celebrity Beauty

Last post by Jamz « Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:25 am
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by Jamz » Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:04 pm

I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened this page on MSN this morning: It's yet more proof to me that the media controls how we think, feel and even...

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Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:25 am
Henry Rollins - Spoken Word Review

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by Jamz » Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:40 pm

Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall, Sat 23rd January 2010.

I'd always been aware of Mr Rollins as the musical icon that he is, despite me never really...

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Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:40 pm
Chavs

Last post by diesel « Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:51 am
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by bendog66 » Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:34 am

As you may well be aware, it's bloody snowing. So, whilst riding up snowy/icey hills, I take a certain amount of caution i.e. stick my feet out.

So...

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Last post by diesel
Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:51 am
where is kawasaki green gone? lool

Last post by hieroglypkic « Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:36 am
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by hieroglypkic » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:08 pm

green is a big part of the color scheme of my zxr and there are no green parts anywhere being a kawasaki i thought there wud be green parts all over...

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Last post by hieroglypkic
Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:36 am
Bikes sat outside overnight!!!

Last post by masterofinsanity « Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:21 am
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by UK II Kazawacky » Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:15 pm

Right, I'm not a very angry person, but one thing I saw today really got up my nose (5 points if you can guess what it was)

I was walking down a...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:21 am
It's Not 'Holidays' - It's CHRISTMAS!!!

Last post by Jamz « Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:22 pm
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by Jamz » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:10 am

I've already had a bite at a couple of people about this!

It seems to be a 'Merkin thing - because you're all too pussy to offend people of other...

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Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:22 pm

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