Apparently, from May there are new changes to the MOT?!? I'm not sure if it affects Motorcycles or not.
You will no longer be able to drive your car if it goes for the MOT before it is due and fails the test, In the past, as long as your car was roadworthy, you could keep driving it even after it failed, provided your old MOT was still valid. But now the second your car fails, it can be deemed 'dangerous', and that means a fine of up to £2,500 and 3 points on your licence.

So if your car fails the test and you have taken it to a test centre that does not do repairs what do you do? All MOT results are uploaded and stored, so any 'dangerous' faults go on the database straight away. So I would imagine there is every likelihood that you will be picked up by police cars having ANPR cameras on them if you drive it home, more money for the Government. :grumble

Just got some spots for the fazer and going through different wiring ideas , is it safe to use the live feed for the headlights for power or will it draw to much power for the circuit? The spots are 30w each

Hi all


Recently just fixed up my FZS600 after coming off it about a month ago (minor damage) however both times I've come off it the crankcase cover seems to take the most damage. I've been debating on getting a set of Engine bars to go around the engine because if I come off it again I don't mind having to fork out for new bars, I'm just getting tired of having to find more crankcase covers  :lol .


My question is what are the best ones to get in everyone's opinion? Anyone have any recommendations? I'm not interested in crash protectors bar that goes through the bike with rubber bits either side, would definitely only be interested in the actual bar cages looking things to go round the engine.


Hope one of you can help like you always do.


Thanks in advance 
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I have for sale a pair of front brake discs for a Gen1 1000. Made by Metal Gear, an Australian company, I bought them a few years ago and only used them for about 4-500 miles before I sold the bike. They have been stored in their boxes and are in near new condition, I have taken some pics to give an idea of condition.
They will need thoroughly degrease before use.
£100 including postage in the UK. No offers please.
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As the title says, looking for right hand switchgear for my 1000. Must have the little dowel pin on the inside that locates in the hole in the standard bars.
Cheers,
Jim.

Hi guys,

I've been interested in buying a GoKart / offroad buggy for some time, something to play with, also for the educational / mechanical interest.
I don't own a field I could use it in, so what other options / locations are there??

I'm at the top of the M25, so somewhere reasonably close, however would be happy to 'cart it around' (pun intended) if needs be on a trailer. 

Hi just wondering if anyone has any advise on this subject. I've just removed bent Renthal bars and replaced with the same (Renthal 755) new bars so now need to fit the end weights and as some of you probably know renthals don't come with threaded ends.


The old bars had the very heavy 307g original Fazer 1000 threaded weights in which seemed to've kept vibrations to a minimum although as the bikes new to me I have no frame of reference.


As I don't have a tap and die set big enough to thread the new bars my options seem to be either £41 for a tap and die set so I can use the old weights or £26 for these which are heavier than many others at 130g but less than half that of the oem ones
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=...2095049123


So if I go with the cheaper, quicker and better looking option with the R&G weights am I likely to feel more vibrations through the bars?

Hiya,

Don't suppose anyone has just the choke lever that want to sell. Don't really wanna have to buy a complete LH switch gear.

Cheers

Mat

Hi - I have 2 Paddock jackets in Large and Extra Large. Good condition - Bought from a Yamaha dealer for £100 each.

The extra large has a hole in the RH lower pocket lining but that is the only issue.

I'm looking for £30 each + Postage

Large is approx. 42 - 46 chest and X L is approx. 46 - 50 chest

Cheers

Mick

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These guys are amazing in what they do, such a sad tragic tale this.
Well worth the read.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43716912