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I'm sure we had a thread like this before but couldn't find it. Anyhoooo I'll kick this off with the following:

To protect or not to protect, fact is the question. This FortNine video raises some interesting theories and questions. Whats your take on it?

I love to plan trips or ride out days using good old fashioned Ordenance Survey (OS) maps of interesting areas. Mostly this comes from my mountian biking days when Sat Nav did not exist. The OS maps give superb details including 'areas of outstandin natural beauty', Contours etc. They also...

I cannot get over the prices our American cousins can pick up XS650's for. Yes it was a popular machine in the USA so lot of bikes to choose from. Here in the UK prices of XS650 bikes whatever the condition are absurd. Look at this nicely created tracker on fleaBay this week. Now it didn't...

Its alleged Hugh Hefner once said of his Gentleman Sausage ''Use it or loose it'' So I wondered how that might apply to my helmet; no not my 'wiener helmet' but my biking helmet! After buying the BMW 1200GS, Mr C exhumed her biking gear from the depths of the wardrobe. Her kit had been away...

Some of you have been following my adventure with my Welsh Flat Tracker below: After a total rebuild and rewire I'm still sorting out a running issue. Gonzo Box now installed and yet to be road tested. On Purchase Mrs C was unhappy with the lack of a pillion seat....... So I took charge of a...

Whilst looking for a garage selling ethanol free gas on Google this video popped up. Would this work for our old bikes is my question?

Hands up my interests in no particular order are: Motorbikes Fishing Shooting Music - Live & Recorded Drinking - Usually Alcohol I have NO interest in gardening! Other than sitting in a nice one drinking Wine or beer. Every year around this time Mrs.C asks me to take her to the Garden Centre...

Following the Shake Down Ride: I' trying to cure the heavy / slipping clutch issue. I have found enough info on here regarding clutch adjustment; so all good there. I have new one piece actuation rod to replace whatever is in there. My question is I know there are a couple of ball bearings along...

An interesting video showing a DIY application of Cerakote. No doubt best for smaller parts at home; Engines and cases may need bigger facilities.

I was thinking of adding this to the Bikes & Babes thread; but then felt it deserved one of its own. We all know @Jim is a master of tin painting; however here is some masterful artwork of a different kind I found on a quick browse. Feel free to add your own. Ads.:devil:

The original Yamaha Workshop manuals are like hens teeth in Blighty. I own a Haynes manual for the XS650 which is helpful at best but hardly in-depth. In fairness the tech section of this forum offers better insight to the workings of our chosen steed. I came across this book on our bikes...

Over the years I have subscribed to a number of motorcycle magazines, mostly UK related. Titles such as Performance Bike, Ride, Motorcycle Mechanics etc.. Back in the day they were a pleasant way to find out about bikes past and present; and who didn't like the monthly 'Ogri' cartoons by Paul...

This just popped up on Car & Classic auction site; and I'm sure many here are Bond fans...

A number of Big in the 80's acts have banded together with a great song. You can support a good cause by downloading and also spreading the word to forum members; family and friends.

My bike is a 1980 US import at heart. It runs electronic TCI ignition which I understands need a resistor plug or plug cap (not both). I checked the INSTALLED plugs which are NGK BP7ES (Non-Resistor type) I therefor assume the Plug Caps are resistor type which are NGK, but carry no markings. How...

UNI-POD AIR FILTERS. I would like to try some Uni-pod red air filters They seem difficult to find in the 🇬🇧 UK Does anyone know what version I need and where to get them. Cheers, Ads.

Just out of interest these two Brough Superior bikes just came up on CAR & CLASSIC auction site. If you have deep pockets?

This came up on RACER TV today. Epic budget build of Honda (with an XS650 in the background).

In this time of Christmas and Giving just want to give a shout out to the SAMARITANS. Many unfortunate people struggle more so at this time of year; wether through lack of funds, drug abuse, peer pressure, homeless etc.... The Samaritans always have time and patience to give, and an ear to...