Here's an article written by a biker who is also a solicitor. It's based on the advice of Jon Hullis, a motoring offence solicitor and Len Tempest a barrister of long standing.

It follows on from the case of Ken Clark who was leading a ride-out and was doing around 85mph in a 60 limit when the two bikes following him were trying to catch up and doing over 100mph and the implication was that, as he was lead rider, his speed was an aggravating factor in the actions of the other two bikers' speeding.

Despite the way this was reported in the media, it seems that things aren't as bad as has been made out:

http://www.bgtbikersolicitors.co.uk/case...group_ride

(PS Mods: I'd suggest making this a sticky because it's very useful info)

Must be in Yorkshire and be able to ride like a loon!  :lol

This may have been mentioned before, but what are the chances doing some stickers of some sort? I was out on Sunday and saw several Fazers about, would be good if we had an identifying sticker so we know when some one else is in the club. Any thoughts on this subject or has it been discussed before?

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Hi all, got a bit of a mysterym I just changed the air filter on my 2000 model fzs600 and when the bike gets to 6000rpm it stutters to about 7500 and then picks up again?? going to put the old filter back in to see if the new one is the issue, its a non yamaha filter I had from M and P. Any ideas??

I've got a +4 degree advancer on my full monty gen 1 fazer. There isn't that much of a difference compared to the standard advancer, but i also have a stock fazer with only a fairly quite race can (venom) fitted and was wondering if an ignition advancer would improve it. I know the best thing to do is fit an ivans kit, but i've already got one of those!  8) and just wanted a fairly cheap way to get crisper throttle response and also remove the very slight surging you get with the stock bike. Cheers in advance - Get it! :rollin

Hello all, I want to fit some side panniers to my gen 1. Don't like the look of givi's e21's but do like the v35's. Two dealers have both said they don't list anything other than the e21 side rack. I know there is a weight issue but am sure I've seen gen 1's with other panniers. Has anyone fitted other panniers, if so what rack did they use ? and have you had any issues with them. If only givi did a v21 styled like the v 35's I'd go for them as I can see the width of the 35's could cause problems filtering. So come on let me tap in to this font of experience...

Hi everyone, belated intro from myself.  New rider (been in cage for 20 years) and Fazer owner in Shipley signing on.
Jez

I've a shoei helmet can I take a craft knife to the polystyrene inner to accept my oxford bike mike earphones without damaging the helmet
Thanks
David

Nahhhh....you didn't think I would put it up here did you!

However my son's facebook status made me smile (Portsea is the scummier end of Portsmouth)

'Whats the big deal about tulisas sex video. If you want to see a chav tugging a fazer. Go to portsea and find a yamaha without a bike lock'

Now do I feel proud or tell him off?....he is 25 right enough