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by Wildfire
Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Air Filters & Odd Noises
Replies: 17
Views: 2085

Air Filters & Odd Noises

Sure I read somewhere in the Haynes manual that there are 3 filters in the airbox...Obviously the main one and 2 tiny triangular shaped ones that fit into the recess where the carb vents connect. I know mine doesn't have them....Is this likely to make any difference ?? Bike seems Ok but then I haven...
by Wildfire
Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: exhaust baffles
Replies: 9
Views: 1569

a lady friend i hooked up with the weekend had to turn up her stereo while i followed her cause she couldnt hear it with me behind her. Couldn't she take out her I-Pod earpieces while you were doing it doggie fashion then? :lol: :lol: I think loud pipes on a V twin offend less anyway as the tone is...
by Wildfire
Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic News about VeeTeeArr_HRC
Replies: 52
Views: 4855

:( :( :(

Such a tragic loss...R.I.P & Condolences to the family.

Think some sort of Memorial page is a good Idea...Could just be the original post with maybe a photo :?: I've seen similar on my old clubs website.
by Wildfire
Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: cct's cost , price to supply and fit ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1685

My two penceworth..... :D My front one went a couple of thou ago....Was about £60 inc P&P for the pair from David Silvers (Excellent Service BTW) and being a little lacking on the engine maintenance side I had a mate come over and help... Used the excellent info from here and it was a doddle. I...
by Wildfire
Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Separate horse Rant!
Replies: 22
Views: 1982

:lol:

My sister-in-law has a horse down near Bristol and I have had many an enjoyable argument over the fact that Horses are more dangerous than bikes :D
by Wildfire
Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: BIKER DOWN - ME - BUGGER
Replies: 9
Views: 1398

Sorry to hear about your off...As long as your OK....Thats the important thing.

I'm Derby way myself so if there's owt I can do let us know and I'll do what I can
by Wildfire
Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: :D:D:D:D:D:D
Replies: 14
Views: 916

Nice One :D

Just needs a re-spray now :lol:
by Wildfire
Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Pet Hates Whislt Riding .
Replies: 17
Views: 1581

Drivers who seem incapable of getting in the correct lane at a roundabout when they are taking anything other than the 1st exit off.
by Wildfire
Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Check out your helmet rating!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 643

My 3 year old HJC AC-10 isnt on it.....I tell you what though....The Bell M1 is £130 and it gets 5*
£80 Nitro gets 4* ...Better than quite a few others costing a lot more 8O
by Wildfire
Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Petition on Unfair Bike VED
Replies: 9
Views: 1358

storminateacup wrote:Erm when did a Storm use less petrol than a car :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Errrr....Ummmm....

When the car is a Ferrari/Aston Martin/Lamboghini/Zonda etc etc :lol:
by Wildfire
Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Petition on Unfair Bike VED
Replies: 9
Views: 1358

Well i hope thats the case, although I still think we pay over the odds in comparison to the cars.
Using their own green arguments, we use less petrol, cause no congestion, and have a lower CO2 output.
If low emission cars can be exempt why not bikes?
by Wildfire
Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Petition on Unfair Bike VED
Replies: 9
Views: 1358

Petition on Unfair Bike VED

Current petition regarding unfair bike VED increases that includes a "hidden" comment from our wonderful chancellor to DOUBLE the rate in 2009 8O http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/motorcycle-tax/#detail I am getting so P****d off with this country on things like this especially when they try to p...
by Wildfire
Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: MFN - Weds 4th June
Replies: 1
Views: 552

MFN - Weds 4th June

Red one spotted at the MFN meet at Shipley...
Had the name "Thumper" on the bottom of the reg plate....



Oh yeah....And the tax had ran out at the end of Feb :lol:Image
by Wildfire
Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gonna bite the bullet...
Replies: 35
Views: 1833

Well Done ......you deserve it :D
by Wildfire
Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic:
Replies: 21
Views: 1677

Not having been to Squire's I cannot comment on specifics of that incident obviously. However, I agree with your point that to a greater or lesser extent we all "bend the rules" from time to time and it is part of the buzz in a way. What I think separates the majority from the "nobs&q...