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  1. Thread: OEM Car Parts

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    Re: OEM Car Parts

    A couple of my mates have Honda's. Some of the genuine parts can be quite reasonably priced, so worth checking before you go elsewhere if you haven't already.

    In my experience EBC pads are crap !...
  2. Thread: MPG

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    Re: MPG

    My Polo tdi 3 cyl runs on fumes, its a brilliant car. That does over 60mpg all day long. Had lots of VW's too, including golf gti's all returning pretty much the same as yours. Cant go wrong with...
  3. Thread: MPG

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    Re: MPG

    I am not sure it is low to be honest. I recently went to Bournemouth with the girlfriend on the backand luggage. We did 200 miles on that day and put in just over 17 litres to fill it back up again....
  4. Thread: MPG

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    Re: MPG

    My VTEC VFR does 45-50mpg without fail, even with my girlfriend on the back. It has been up to near 60mpg bimbling on a motorway at 70mph.

    I had a '97 cbr600f and that wasn't much better than the...
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    Re: Daytona 675 Special Edition...

    Looks lovely, but can see me having a sore arse after 10 mins riding by the looks of that seat ;D
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    Motorcycle accident near George Whites today

    Heard it on GWR, or Heart FM as its now called. Not much info as yet but I hope they are ok....
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    Re: how do you clean..

    I find Proclean works well too, in a bucket of warm water mixed with maguirs car shampoo. Bit like muck off, You spray it on then agitate with brush and then hose it off,then leather it dry. Job done...
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    Re: Whats your latest Modification & Why?

    Done nothing on my VFR yet. I would like to make the dash light up in blue, from the rather dull looking yellow. But I think its a bit sad of me lol

    Oh I bought a Ventura rack system for it to go...
  9. Thread: Bit Steep

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    Re: Bit Steep

    When I was riding back from Bournemouth yesterday, I went past Devizes Police station. They had a banner outside celebrating '170 years of policing ' It does make you wonder if they are doing it to...
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    Re: Does your Helmet fit properly ?

    Well, I have been given the all clear, but I will still be changing my helmet. Interesting comments thanks about Suomy helmets, as thats what I have got. I used to have a HJC and never had a problem....
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    Does your Helmet fit properly ?

    Serious Question.

    Has anyone had any headaches or any other symptoms as a result of a bad fitting helmet. I am asking because I am experiencing some migranes/headaches in wierd places of late and...
  12. Thread: Last Day

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    Re: Last Day

    I took my girlfriend out on the back of my bike yesterday. She has never been on a bike before and she loved it ! So I am expecting her to rush in and buy one in the not too distant future.
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  13. Thread: Last Day

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    Re: Last Day

    I went in on friday afternoon loking at getting some service parts and was ignored too. It was like being in a Sport shop full of kids as staff mucking about.. Ended up going to Bike treads instead,...
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    Re: gwr best in wiltshire

    I will vote after I have been for lunch on the 12 Feb with my girlfriend ;)

    Ps, thanks for the Link, I have already voted too !
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    Re: I am well hacked off !!!!

    Its still no better, buts thanks for your replies ;D


    Here's what happened. Its soo esily done and was actually quite serious....

    I was just chilling out with feet up on the sofa having a...
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    I am well hacked off  !!!!

    I have just treated myself to some new tyres on my bike, well friday afternoon ust gone in the knowledge I can spent a rare weekend enjoying riding my bike again.

    Anyway, cut a long story short on...
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    Re: Filling your Bike/Car

    Definately worth trying on the car, not so sure about a bike tho. Purely cos of the size of the tank ;)
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    Re: Would anyone like to sponsor me !

    Lovely thanks guys, Its really easy just click on the link and go for it, and you can be nosey and read all the other comments !!

    I will receive a for in the post very soon I hope, too :)
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    Would anyone like to sponsor me !

    I am doing a 10k run in aid of a Cancer research uk on 21 sept this year. I only started training for it yesterday and have not done any running for years !!

    So if you would like to sponsor me...
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    Re: You're having a laugh Insurance company

    Yes but they didnt tell you it comes with a free Fireblade :)
  21. Thread: Honda CBR Shims

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    Re: Honda CBR Shims

    I don't think it is possible just by listening to an engine wether the shims need doing. You may notice if the tensioner is worn, but I dont really know what to listen for. I did listen to your bike...
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    Re: George Whites Swindon... Do you rate them ?

    Yes, here it is,

    http://www.alfenglandmotorcycles.co.uk/


    Budget bikes is George Whites too, I beleive. Thats where they sell their 'older' p/x bikes. So no shocks there then !

    I feel like...
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    Re: George Whites Swindon... Do you rate them ?

    I can understand them charging a small fee for a test ride, I don't actually mind that. Its just waiting a week for a test ride !

    Just out of interest....

    Was looking on autotrader friday...
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    George Whites Swindon... Do you rate them ?

    Following the open day they had the other day, I was quite keen on VFR they had for sale. A silver one, 51 plate etc. Anyway they gave me a p/x price for my current bike which is a '97 cbr 600 in...
  25. Thread: Another noob..

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    Re: Another noob..

    Yes that was me ! Saw you as you came around the corner haha.

    It would have been good to stop for a chat and beer. We had a busy day as it turned out and was lucky to pick it up today ;)
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