Read something ages ago that gave me this idea. I want a motorcycle anchor but don't want to drill into the driveway or into a wall as it's rented accommodation.

So how about getting one of those big outdoor bins and a ground anchor a bit like these here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80L-Capacity-R...988wt_1136

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CEMENT-IN-GROU...4658wt_899

Then shove the anchor inside and cut a hole in the side of the bin at the bottom so the anchor sticks out, and simply fill the bin up with concrete. Voila!

There you go. I realise it's moveable unlike a ground anchor but a 80l bin full of concrete attached to a bike is going to be a pain in the arse for a thief to load into a van or whatever. Surely an improvement on just a chain alone. Have I thought this through properly or is it just a brain fart? What do you think?

Hi all,
Im a new forum user, looking for some pointers on next choice of tyres! (forgive if wrong place)
Looking at either Michelin pilot road 3 or Dunlop roadsmarts 2 for my 2001 Fazer thou? I ride in all weathers all year round on a mixture of roads from motorway to B's.

Any info would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

Has anyone used the draper compression tester before? It doesn't actually seem to fit under the frame to use it...

Probably been done to death this , but what is the most miles you have ever done in a day.
For me it was 769 miles from Limoux SW France to Dover via Calais ferry port. I was ridding a Honda CBF 1000 GT. Surprisingly I was not to tired numb bum and a bit of backache most of that was on route national roads. A hot shower and a few pints a good nights sleep and then another 320 miles from Dover to Hoylake on the Wirral. I was 61 at the time.
I have done this ride several times as I had a home down there in a village called Alet les Bains but that was the only time I did it in one go through France.
In April this year I did the Z1000 SX forum spring meeting around North Wales 170 miles on the Saturday. On the Sunday Wirral to Dover, 320 miles. Ferry in the morning to Calais then on to Bordeaux think that is about 700 miles, stopped over at my sons in Bordeaux (some nice French twat slashed my seat in Bordeaux)from Bordeaux to Benissa, Costa Blanca, again about 550miles arrived on the Tuesday evening. Had again numb bum backache and had to stand in the shower for half an hour just to get mobile again, ached for days. The Honda CBF is more comfortable for touring than my Kawasaki Z1000SX, or else the fact that I am pushing 65 had something to do with it.
I now have the wee FZ6 and I can knock up 150 /200 miles on that on a ride out before I start getting uncomfortable and that is on the twisties and mountain roads.
Just been reading this post, Jesus you can tell I'm Irish I can ramble on forever talking shit!!!!!!!!!
:z :z :lol :lol
Lew

Hi Guys and Gals,


I have been going through the spares drawer in my tool chest and found these bubls bought for various bikes of my past. I got and HID kit fitted to the Fazer, so I no longer need these spares. All the bulbs are brand new, and all are of a high quality. The Motovision bulbs are a cool orange colour. The XP and Super Brilliance are white. I am happy to post to the UK for The price below.


Philips Motovision H7 - £10 (2 available)
Philips XP MOTO Racing Performance - £15
Philips Motovision H4 - £10
Halfords Super Brilliance H1 -£10




Thanks 

This topic has been moved to Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner.

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Hi there guys and gals,

I bought a complete tail unit off ebay as the one on my bike had a chip taken out of it on the right side near the join with the centre section. All I was after was the right side, and the other parts were a little worse for wear than my existing ones. So I've just swapped over the right side.

The colour match was perfect on both of them, as I've reattached my broken right side, to the other bought pieces. (Hopefully that all makes sense)

Anyway, I have the other parts (with cracked right side) that I don't need and thought that someone might get some use out of them, either to replace more damaged bits, projects where you might need to fill/spray them us anyway. Or just as a replacement in the meantime till something better comes along.
I had some serious trouble just trying to find the right side in DPBMC.

I don't want much for it, £20 plus postage (about £6).

The seal was cut off along the inside of the right hand panel with a scalpel and glued back in place once the replacement was done. I found the chip when disassembling and just taped it to the inside if anyone is able to fix it and needs it. All the mounting points are intact with no cracks.

Sorry if the pictures are massive but I thought it'd help to show any dents/scratches.

Hey all,

This is my friends bands new video, some of you might like it, some of you might not and others will be indifferent. They're based in Glasgow and play regularly so go see them if you like it.


EDA - We Are One (Official Music Video)

Chris

Are there any articles on lubing the EXUP valve etc on here?

Does anyone know the best way to do this ?

Can one earplugs thingy really make 4 ear plugs ?

The YouTube I've seen shows a guy sticking the earplugs in, then cutting out a hole, is this the best way ?

Advice please from those that have (punkstig is one I believe ;-)