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Just like to say congratulations To Tiggie and Bender for fighting and outstanding campaign. I was disappointed not to see Six30 get the gig but I think he is being kept in reserve for bigger and more important assignments.

Why not fix it properly and look at why it is leaking if its faulty repair kit or replace the tap. Trust me the last thing you need is leaking fuel on a hot engine.

Think yourself lucky you missed it the pictures went down hill very quickly. I didnt sleep at all last night every time I closed my eyes there was screaming in my head. I going for therapy now

Ive been going to the TT since the early eighties with a few years missed due to illness and things and used to go bike bike. Then we started hiring a big van get three bikes and all the camping gear inside and it cut the cost of the ferry crossing. Over the last 4/5 years the weather has played havoc with the schedule so hardly any free time to ride the bikes when racing wasnt on and we fancied going over for the classic tt in August. So we left the bikes at home and went over in an estate car for the classic tt instead. Personally I like the whole atmosphere of the classic it is more relaxed and a greater variety of bikes on and off the track it is like the TT from years ago. I was due to go this year but on going health issues and then the covid lock down put paid to that. I would urge anyone to go even if its just once it is a beautiful island and the greatest race track on earth.

Im with Ian it seems a shame to scrap it parts are getting harder to find for bikes like that to keep them on the road. I would either break it or sell it as is and if it makes you feel uneasy why not donate the money made to a charity to help others.

Yes she loads and unloads the bike but the only time she is on the bike at the end of the video she has to practically slide off the right side to get her foot down.

Thats all well and good but how does he stop at a junction or traffic lights or does he just balance it out for ages?????????????????

It would make zero difference your best bet would be to lose weight and it may go a bit faster.

The Downing street update tonight was like watching a car crash it was a bloody disaster for Boris, He stumbled lost his train of thought what little he has and as usual failed to answer a straight question. It just shows him and the moron Cummins up for what arrogant twats they are. Whoever was running the video feed has probably been sacked as well it was a laugh to watch. I do wish the journos would get their act together their bloody questioning is abysmal like being cross examined by halfwit.

Just a thought but if you fancied something a bit different have a look at the Kawasaki KLE500 they use the same engine and a more sit up riding position. They are a bit rarer and prices are a bit higher than an ER5.

The ER5 is a good bike the engine is bomb proof they have issues like all bikes main one being vacuum tap but there are easy fixes if it happens to you. Spares are plentiful and cheap its a solid work horse that wont cost a fortune to run and if you want to move on to something bigger you wont lose on it.

Hi and welcome to the forum, give these a try https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/

Happy birthday Colonel Tom you are a legend. Just had an amazing view of the fly past and the amazing sound of those glorious engines. That has made my year.

I went on Concorde on a free junket once and the best bit is the take off and then the landing the force was amazing but my god it was cramped in there.

Why don't you get these guys to rebuild it for you. https://www.powerhouse.uk/content/motorcycle-brakes/motorcycle-brake-caliper-refurbishment-service.php

That bus video looks totally fake there is no dust kicked up or dirt on the road as it turns around.

If it was me would run it at full throttle so it smoked like hell then send a video to Greta in Sweden just to piss her off. The rotovator will be fine it may smoke a little but not a problem.

He was my hero it was fantastic to see him race at the tt on one of the best looking bikes ever made. Rip tony and condolences to all his family and friends. Very sad news

As the title says had an email today from Isle of Man tt organisers and this years races have been cancelled due to the Corona virus. TT 2020 IS CANCELLED As organisers of the Isle of Man TT Races, it is with deep regret that we must cancel the 2020 event. We share in the disappointment of having no TT in this year, but whole heartedlysupport any decision that helps to ensure the continued health and wellbeing of all residents, riders and visitors. Staging the TT is no small undertaking and it simply wouldn’t be possible without the assistance, support and goodwill of countless businesses, organisations and volunteers. We will be talking to each and every one of you over the coming days and weeks about our next steps, but would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your patience and understanding. Both the Isle of Man and the TT Races have a long, incredible history, and have time and again proved to be as strong and resilient as they are unique. With the continued love and support of all TT fans, we can be confident that the greatest road race in the world will soon return and light up our lives once more. A full statement on behalf of the Isle of Man Government Department for Enterprise can be found here. For the time being, please stay safe, healthy and happy, and we’ll see you all again soon. The Isle of Man TT Races

I thought Yamaha had that well known t shirt seller was the test rider as he is always behind all the other yamahas.

Its not a surprise there has been rumours for quite a few months and management saying it was just gossip but it looks like it was correct.

Without going to the expense of ceramic coating just give it a coat of VHT paint before you sell it.

Why don't you take it back to the supplying dealer and let them have a look at it. I take it the bike is only 18 months old it could be something simple or a known fault. Has the bike been chucked up the road at all before the dash started playing up?

If its a standard exhaust and passed a recent MOT you have nothing to worry about but what you need to do is keep a record of his aggressive behaviour and attitude. He has no right in a shared dwelling to be ordering people about and threatening people. Keep a record of dates and times and a brief description of what he did or said. This all helps if he complains to what ever authorities, he sounds like an ar*ehole who likes to intimidate people. As long as you ride in a manner to minimise noise on arrival and leaving there is nothing he can do. I would suggest if he continues to intimidate your girlfriend I would go and see the landlord to make a confidential complaint against the moron. Good luck.

I should of put a few quid on it at the bookies lol. I hope Zarco makes a good recovery that was one hell of a hit he took from the flying bike. Marc Marques won the manufacturers title for honda on his own this year congratulations to a great champion and roll on next year im bored already with no racing to watch.