Author Archive: irish biker

March 11, 2015

New Plod Bikes.

New Plod Bikes. I see the Gardaí are finally looking to replace the overworked deauvilles and the remaining functioning FJRs. 2 types being sought with an initial order of up to 20 Police Spec bikes of 50KW Max Engine output, and up to 20 Police Spec bikes of 90 to 110 KW. The 50kw will […]

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March 10, 2015

New wheels

New wheels So went and bought myself this tasty little number this evening . Big shout out out to custom900, an absolute gent to deal with. Source: New wheels

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March 10, 2015

Classic laps at Cookstown 100

Classic laps at Cookstown 100 Despite some rumours floating around,there WILL be a Classic Parade Lap(s) at this years KDM Cookstown 100!. Apparently some people were under the impression,that this wasnt happening!.Unless there is a poor entry,it IS going ahead, BUT , Those interested in taking part,MUST get entries in NOW, You can do so […]

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March 10, 2015

07/08 R1 race fairing wanted

07/08 R1 race fairing wanted Just wondering if anyone has a decent set of race fairing that they’d like to offload? I sent the stocker fairing off to get re-painted up for Cookstown, but was told the paint won’t take, so I need a new set! Source: 07/08 R1 race fairing wanted

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March 10, 2015

ecu fried.?

ecu fried.? Stupid question would the ecu fry if the bike was jumped wrong. I.e putting the jump leads on the wrong terminals . the reason i ask is i have a 96 bandit 600 it is a bit of a mutant the wiring is a little bit all over the place and the colours […]

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March 10, 2015

Laverty adjusting to MotoGP switch

Laverty adjusting to MotoGP switch Irishman Eugene Laverty says it has taken time to adjust to riding a MotoGP machine after several years of competing in the World Superbike championship. The Monaco-based Northern Irishman will make his debut with the Aspar Honda team at the Qatar MotoGP on 29 March. Quote: "Everything is so different […]

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March 10, 2015

Buying fairings

Buying fairings Anybody deal with this crowd or product. Is there anything I should look out for http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod…310201739.html Source: Buying fairings

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March 10, 2015

Oxford Oximiser 900 permanent battery connectors draining the battery

Oxford Oximiser 900 permanent battery connectors draining the battery Hi, I bought a new Oxford Oximiser 900, I connected the permanent battery connectors under the seat and thought it would be very useful for topping up the battery easily during the quiet winter months when the bike isnt used much. The battery kept draining when […]

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