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    Adventure bike show and college open day Feb19th

    Its the Adventure bike show at the Ace Cafe this Sunday . We will be opening the college workshop so you can come in and have a look around ,have a chat and a cuppa From 12 to 3 pm We are just of the North Circular (Billet R/ Billet road ,about 2 mins Head south to Black Horse Lane we are...
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    2012

    Hi, I've booked Ferry and Euro tunnel crossings and some Hotels ,so far,France in July for the Tour de France first 5 days (going twice) and last day in Paris.Also booked May/June for some trails and byways in France,Switzerland and Italy.August,Dorset ,Devon and Cornwall. February half term is...
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    Motorcycle Manik

    One of our ex Evening class students(Waltham Forest College ,Dept. of Motorcycle Engineering.) is starting his new buisness. Manic is a life long biker and had been in the print industry all his life. After retraining he is now launching Motorcycle Manik. Launch of MOTORCYCLE MANIK...
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    Crash

    Monday ,highsided ,broken arm ,tendon and Bike writen off:mad:
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    10,000 miles

    Very well ,no problems a few mods done and 1 rear tyre.
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    Settle a bet...

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    10,000 miles

    Yesterday riding northbound on the M1 around J9 the ODO clocked up 10,000 miles. Bought the bike new Sept 1st 2010.
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    riding in the rain?

    Its a real bad day here in East London, pooring. I've gota ride home in it,its ok and make you a better rider ,done track days in the rain.You lear a lot mire controil when its wet. Just buy a good quality Gortex suit ,boots and gloves also a helmet with a Pinlock visor insert. And Dunlop...
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    Ok maybe I'm just being a jerk...

    He needs to come and work with us in East London . We'll sort him out :thumbup:,what a poof.
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    Settle a bet...

    Check out F1 lap times Vs Moto GP (the 2 top classes for Cars and Bikes ) The F1 comes out a clear winner.
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    Settle a bet...

    The other problem with our XJ6's is ground clearence ,check out the pegs and side stand on mine at Snetterton a few weeks ago.
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    Settle a bet...

    Cars will alway corner better than a bike ,but it also depends on the type of car/ bike and rider driver,but like for like 4 wheels will always be faster /more stable in the bends. However I can out corner (speed) most cars on the road because most cars arn't driven the way we ride. In my...
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    Changes in FZ6R

    Here are some they should make. Gear indicator on dash Good quality 2 stage heated grips (BMW style) Engine to have at least 100 BHP as well as the 78 version we have ,just drop the fazer motor in. 20 lt fuel tank Adjustable foot pegs (able to raise and lower) and seat Re design side...
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    Riding today

    81 here in Hertfordshire (wednesday) rode down to Poole Quay the home of Sunseaker boats( In the County of Dorset) for bike night Yesterday (250 miles round trip) 2000 bikes every Tuesday from April 'Till September. Poole Harbour/Sandbanks
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    What got you into bikes?

    Flying suit This is the Mum in her ex RAF outfit ,it still had the wings on when they bought it. The New Triumph Tiger 100 taken in 1950 the year befor they married.
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    What got you into bikes?

    I was thinking the other day what made me like motorbikes. None of my 3 sons are into bikes althought Matt my oldest (27) has just bought a ped to comute on and Al had an Aprilia ped when he was 16. My Dad had a bike because no one his age had cars back then,his Dad was the first in his...
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    Wow banned from the ninja forums

    Welcome and have to say I've been made very welcome JOHN
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    Track day

    I did ok.My second track day on the XJ. In the morning it was very wet and I was able to keep well up with the pace and even when it dried out I was able to hold my own with all but a few in my group. The straights (Snett has one of the longest )where not so good with only 78bhp,but for a road...
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    Track day

    Well spoted it is an MV,we also had a Ducati Diavel ,BMW K1600 as well as R1's, RS4's,Blades even an old BSA 250 trails (Tribsa)with a 500 Daytona engine, a BMW R1000ss(which was being riden by a Ride mag Jurno) and was t-boned by a rider out braking himself.Thankfully they are both ok. Its...
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    Can't break 100mph

    I think the best advice so far is keep it on the track,I've tested all my bikes to there top speed the highest being my Blackbird . The XJ6 toped out at an indicated 137mph. I think all ridders think about what may happen its a built in safety device. I have 6 kids and 3 grandchildren so I'm...

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