Crazy to see that Michael Neeves has left MCN to go out on his own channel full time & Al Fagan has left 44Teeth to maybe join MCN?
I noticed he was in the latest MCN writing a few articles but assumed it was just freelance, but then seeing he’s in their newest youtube video and posted on instagram that he left 44T.

Week off work next week. Wanted to have a little dabble in moto camping for a night or two. A nice mix of scenery with a destination in mind. Travelling from West Midlands.

The shortlist so far…

Matlock bath then onto cat and fiddle, followed by exploring the Peak District with an overnight camp then back home.

Breakfast at Doms Bike Stop in Leominster, then onto the black mountains and over to Aberystwyth to stay at an uncles overnight, back home.

Over to Liverpool for the ferry over to the Isle of Man, exploring the island and the iconic TT roads, camp overnight then back home.

Can’t really decide, can’t really afford all 3…as much as I’d love to. Help me narrow it down.

Woke up to see this, someone just bowled it over in the night there’s no damage on the disc lock appears to be just a pure acct of vandalism. No point in this post just want to vent. Only bought this bike a month ago.

Edit: I think it was my own mistake, I left it in neutral it likely rolled forward, will not be leaving it in neutral again.

Just after some advice.

Thinking of changing the colour of my Thruxton RS. I’ve got a second fuel tank and all panels to paint, so I can return it to stock should I wish.

I don’t plan to sell it anytime soon, but has anyone experienced significantly lower part exchange prices for a bike with a recorded colour change with the DVLA? Even if it’s back to original condition it’s still going to show as being painted on any HPI/vehicle check. Obviously like any modifications, it will be harder to sell, but I’m just interested in hearing some experiences and problems that it’s caused.

Poor quality pic for of the bike as it sits currently at this year’s DGR.

TIA

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Well technically the 2nd attempt because the first time someone tried stealing my 125 and failed, now a year and a half later someone had a go at cutting my locks (and failed again) on my 650 while it was chained up during the day.

I can't emphasise the importance of good security and quality locks. Don't skimp out. I nearly had my day (and life ruined) by some scrotes.

Looking for road recommendations to ride from Calais to Paris….after the D940!
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I’m coming up to needing do the 16k mile service on my 2020 CBR650R it’s had an oil and filter change done recently ~800 miles ago how feasible is it to do this service myself, and is this a major service milestone? From what I’ve seen in the manual I joust need to change the air filter and spark plugs. Are these easy to get to? I have done work on my previous bike which was a 2016 cb125f. Thanks, any advice appreciated

Anyone have any ideas?

Been thinking getting a barrel, filling it full of old scrap metal and cement and chaining it to that could work?

Of course all the usual, buy a angle proof grinder D lock type stuff and disc locks too

Anyone had ultimate ear soundear fitted earbuds?
I’ve had mine for a year and two weeks, unfortunately one side is busted playing very very quiet sounds and the other is fine. Unfortunately they are warrantied only for 1 year (incredibly annoying considering these were £240!!!)
Spoken to them today and they say they offer a repair service, but this is £35 just to look at them, before telling you if they’re repairable.
Anyone had a similar problem, would you tell me if this is basically going to be £35 to end up with broken earbuds?

Riding a '17 PCX. This feels like a fix needed every second year at this point. Ongoing cost (quoted £400+ incl. new baring) is becoming a real problem vs the bike value. Any tips or thoughts appreciated.

So i have my CBT in 3 weeks, and I plan to buy a new cb125f. After shopping around there are none in my area or for 100 miles, and the ones I do see want almost full, new price for 2nd hand. So for peace of mind on maintenance, as well as reliability, I am going new. The problem is, iver been told it can be 2 weeks from the dealership to do service and chain checks? I don't like the idea of waiting 2 weeks before I can get on a bike.

Is it stupid to buy early and just hope I pass? I'm assuming i could simply insure it for 3rd party fire and theft before i pass, but do insurance companies do this? Does it cost a fortune?

I know i run the risk of not passing and still having to pay for the bike too. Happy to hear people's experiences with this.

Hi everyone just posting about this meetup happening this weekend on the 25th of July in Calne in Wiltshire. It's free: lots of bikes, food, and music in the town.

More info here https://www.calnebikemeet.com/

As above, I'm planning my first solo trip to France (London to Colmar via Dijon) in a week or so!

I'm mainly used to riding into and out of London on my 14' CB650F, although I've been on larger roads in my 5 years of riding (many hard and cold lessons learned trying to get to Edinburgh in a day...).

Anyway, I'm just looking for general thoughts regarding what to take or anything that might have caught you out on your first solo long adventure!

I've upgraded the bike with a screen (thanks Edinburgh) and have made sure to properly gear up for the ride. My bike has a wireless charger and I'll be using a 50L tail bag and smaller tank bag for all my luggage as I've heard that even the strongest rider regrets long distances with a backpack. I've also briefly consulted ChatGPT but that can't replace lessons learned the hard way!

Open to the most obvious to most niche comments.

To preface this, I'm 37 and until a year ago I had zero driving experience, I did my CBT on a whim last June and fell in love straight away, got myself a Keeway superlight 125 and told myself I'd spend a year on the road to make sure I'm happy with it.

A year later I finished up my 4 day DAS on a Honda Hornet last Thursday, was a little bit nervous going into the mod 2 today as my instructor was still picking up the odd mistake even on the ride around we did before the test today however the test itself went perfectly! Chuffed to bits and looking forward to getting on a proper bike!

I work in the same city I did my CBT in, was going across a roundabout, about 15 feet past it is a junction.

Recognised the instructors bike and he had a learner with him, learner stalled, then stalled again (this was at like 6pm so I'm assuming the instructor was desperate to finish) i saw the instructor shake his head.

I cross the roundabout and stop as no one was behind me, wave to let the learner go, he correctly double checks no one is overtaking me and then stalls, he gets it the next time and goes, instructor goes to follow and stalls too, he looks right at me, lifts a finger to the helmet where his mouth is, the universal shh sign and then rode off after the learner 😂

Took advantage of the quiet roads early this morning and rode down to Lichfield Cathedral.

The lighting was spot on, and with no one else around, it felt like a good excuse to pull up onto the cobbles and grab a few photos of the bike against the West Front.

That 800 triple engine is an absolute gem, and I'm still loving how the gold wheels look against the Carnival Red paintwork.

I have a Keeway Superlight 125 that I'm using until I pass my test.

I love this bike, it's comfy, it looks cool and it's my first step to getting a larger cruiser down the line.

as I am on L plates, I realistically won't be taking any pillion passengers, so I figured I would convert the regular larger saddle over to a single saddle setup then put a rack on the back arch for when I want to strap bags on etc.

I honestly don't know what to search for saddle wise, should I be looking for a bobber saddle or something else? I just want it to be comfy.

any advice is appreciated.

What quad lock would fit a gsx r125? I wanted a fork stem but not sure if that would fit or not?

Just passed my CBT and I have my theory booked in for a couple of weeks.

Could anyone offer any advice as to how to prepare?

Thanks

Changed the front brake discs and pads and seemed to be fine for a day. Brakes felt great and even felt like the brake fluids were bled and changed.

This afternoon I noticed there was a leak under one of the bolts that connects to the fork. Took the caliper off and it might be from one of the pistons?

Anyone know the cause and what the fix would be?