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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi guys summers just around the corner was looking for other naughty local bikers who fancy a get together in the summer, bikes swinging and women dont think a man could ask for anymore

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds good! Count me in!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds good to me. I've got the bike....

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By *ikerP1000Man
over a year ago

Durham

Happy with that ...

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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago

a land up north..... of leicester

Push or motorbike?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Motorbikes guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep that sounds fun in my leathers!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get new bike next friday not had one for32 years midlife crisis complete

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get new bike next friday not had one for32 years midlife crisis complete"

a kindred spirit!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is this the best the bikers can do half a dozen msg

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is this the best the bikers can do half a dozen msg"

And two are from us!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Deffo

weve got a few things planned for a bit of photography etc, our bike can go off road and Elaine loves going on the back of it so summertime frolics this year are most definitely gonna be had

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Deffo

weve got a few things planned for a bit of photography etc, our bike can go off road and Elaine loves going on the back of it so summertime frolics this year are most definitely gonna be had

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By *yronutMan
over a year ago

St Austell

I'm with you there..... Looking to get one very soon.... Been off two wheels for 25 years.... Can't wait...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm with you there..... Looking to get one very soon.... Been off two wheels for 25 years.... Can't wait... "

What bike you planning to get

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By *yronutMan
over a year ago

St Austell

"I'm with you there..... Looking to get one very soon.... Been off two wheels for 25 years.... Can't wait...

What bike you planning to get"

Quite fancy the new Honda Africa Twin, but more than likely a CBF1000..... Need a reasurance ride first to get confidence back .....

You??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm with you there..... Looking to get one very soon.... Been off two wheels for 25 years.... Can't wait...

What bike you planning to get

Quite fancy the new Honda Africa Twin, but more than likely a CBF1000..... Need a reasurance ride first to get confidence back .....

You?? "

I am getting a cbr650 i used to have gpz1100 but although i would like not sur about spending over 10 k but next year who knows

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By *idsTonyMan
over a year ago

RUGBY

I'd be keen on that.

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By *igjohn78Man
over a year ago

lincoln

any bikers in lincoln playing i have a big one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is this the best the bikers can do half a dozen msg"

They said local, it's not local for us lol

But we are always up for rideouts, we live in the perfect place for a great ride!

P and M x

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By *erfectman122Man
over a year ago

from somewhere nice

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

We're not local but both ride.

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By *ob_nwMan
over a year ago

Cumbria

may be do a north west one too ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Biker here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

bikers here too we were at bike show in Manchester last week anyone else off here go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"bikers here too we were at bike show in Manchester last week anyone else off here go"

I was there, I'd also love a spot of biker swinging

Cbr600

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

shame you didnt spot the wife she was dressed to please with ankle chain on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"shame you didnt spot the wife she was dressed to please with ankle chain on"

There were a fair few lovely ladies there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes especially on the track day standss

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another biker here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do trikers count in this??

1978 yam xs11

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By *i-shoptonMan
over a year ago

bishopton

Very bi biker here- looking for meets

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By *egionaireMan
over a year ago

ramsey

Hi I love to ride my bikes but suppose you have to living on the no speed limits bike racing capital of the world .would love to meet up with others when over for tt or gp for chat and fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bikers here ..... always up for a ride out !!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

count me in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be up for this. As long as I've enough notice to get to where you plan

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By *ouble_The_DelightCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

We both ride but are not local, anyone local to us pop by and say hi.

karen

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By *ervent_fervourMan
over a year ago

Halifax

Bicycles?!!?

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By *andA84Couple
over a year ago

Weeley

I've got two gsxr's (k5 and k15)... And there is no way I'm swapping them with anyone... More chance of riding my missus

X pete

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just got my blackbird ^_^ added over 1k miles to it in about 3 weeks lol.

Not had a chance to do any fun rides though all motorway and town

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year"

Well worth doing, amazing scenario and quiet roads most if the way round, just remember to pack your nudge repellant and visit cleaner if you do it in Sumner, as well as the waterproofs

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year

Well worth doing, amazing scenario and quiet roads most if the way round, just remember to pack your nudge repellant and visit cleaner if you do it in Sumner, as well as the waterproofs

Midge repellant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both ride

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year

Well worth doing, amazing scenario and quiet roads most if the way round, just remember to pack your nudge repellant and visit cleaner if you do it in Sumner, as well as the waterproofs

Midge repellant

Yeah i need to get a new set of waterproofs.

I may have forgotten theres no knee sliders on my textiles

....twice

Seen some richia ones with leather inserts on the impact sites which gives me a bit more confidence in then

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

"may be do a north west one too ?"

Now there's an idea.

(A little of a delayed reply, but better late than never eh?!)

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

"may be do a north west one too ?

Now there's an idea.

(A little of a delayed reply, but better late than never eh?!)"

Oops, I wanted this face -

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

I've 3 bikes plus new one coming tomorrow

Just like to say to all returning bikers that have been off them for a few years to be careful. Bikes have come a long way since you last had one and modern 600's have more power than a 1,000cc bike of a few years ago. I've had a full licence for nearly 35 years. And never been without a bike, but my R1 at times can scare the absolute shit out of me. Plenty of places where you can hire motorbikes from. Go along and hire a 600 for a weekend. Think you will realise then that they are more than enough

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

"may be do a north west one too ?

Now there's an idea.

(A little of a delayed reply, but better late than never eh?!)

Oops, I wanted this face -

Sounds a good idea whatever face you decide

and we both ride too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Il second the north west idea. Plenty of good back roads up to rivington barn or over to devils bridge and hawes

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By *ay BrowerMan
over a year ago

Oldham

Loads of bikes out today across the the Pennines, Buxton and Macc way!!

Been for a morning ride out and a well deserved HUGE breakfast!!

Some pedal bike ride going on as well so keep an eye out for loads of cyclists

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whilst we're all bikers anyone know cheapest place within lancs for tyres. Rear is a little past its best

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

I normally just go on e bay free delivery and then local bike shop for fitting and balancing. I'm getting another two stroke tomorrow a Suzuki rgv250. Tyres are mismatched so have ordered a pair of Pirelli Rosso tyres for it are £138. Cheapest I found near me was £190

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I normally just go on e bay free delivery and then local bike shop for fitting and balancing. I'm getting another two stroke tomorrow a Suzuki rgv250. Tyres are mismatched so have ordered a pair of Pirelli Rosso tyres for it are £138. Cheapest I found near me was £190 "

I was thinking along same lines just loose wheel in. Looking at pilot road 4's price tag just puts me off haha

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

What size and what bike? Different tyres work better on different bikes. I have pilots on my R1 suit the bike really well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Zx6 currently have rosso corsa. But don't get much feedback from them. Try something new

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's 180/55 17 aswell

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

£215 for pair. Always better to change both if you are changing manufacturers 120 front tyre and £115 for just a rear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah il have to see about them then. What range you getting on yours milage wise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just need to MOT mine for the summer and I'm in

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

I've done 4,000 miles on the R1 since I changed tyres and they are still good. Only ridden it once in the wet and wasn't impressed with them in the wet. But I hardly ride in the wet now so not really a issue for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think il give them a go then. Cheers

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

Have a look on Facebook for a zx6 page. Then you can find out what tyres work best on your bike. That's what I did with all my bikes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good shout. Il see what they say

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

Always best to find out from people with the same bikes

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

Apparently the Michelins are quite a bit cheaper than Pirellis at the moment, I always stuck with Pirelli on the R1 but now on Michelins and no complaints

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ahem

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By *londeandbrownCouple
over a year ago

taunton

I ride my Harley hard and my wife harder.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like it's the way to go then. Pilot powers coming in around 160 a pair

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Biker here too but not local - good turn out at box hill today.

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

"may be do a north west one too ?

Now there's an idea.

(A little of a delayed reply, but better late than never eh?!)

Oops, I wanted this face -

Sounds a good idea whatever face you decide

and we both ride too

Fabulous.

We've been playing out today. Though I'm keeping my fingers crossed my bike passes it's mot tomorrow. To keep with the thread, I think I'll need a new back tyre. I'll be getting a road pilot 3 as I've been impressed with my last set. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahem

That your zzr1400 very nice

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

"Apparently the Michelins are quite a bit cheaper than Pirellis at the moment, I always stuck with Pirelli on the R1 but now on Michelins and no complaints "

We've Michelins on the fire blade and RP 3's on the 600, both seem to be great but they are slightly different bikes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"may be do a north west one too ?

Now there's an idea.

(A little of a delayed reply, but better late than never eh?!)

Oops, I wanted this face -

Sounds a good idea whatever face you decide

and we both ride too

Fabulous.

Where you end up road were in good nick this morning

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

We only had a couple of hours so nipped up Rivvi to see who was about, just ended up having a blast round Withnell and Belmont, back down the twisty Belmont Road, erm, back through Rivington! Lol.

We usually go a but further afield but didn't have much time today.

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By *osconangelCouple
over a year ago

huddersfield

Were bikers, love getting out and taking pics , i ride allyear and have switched from bridgestones to pilot 3s didnt seem to ne getting the mileage from the batlax bt23s but they were great tyres, like shit to a blanke5 in all wethers

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By *egionaireMan
over a year ago

ramsey

Hi all had a good early morning blast on my Ducati desmosedici roso

.Oh the noise coming from my gp7 exhaust through Glen Helen and then from ginger hall to Ramsey.sheer music .had a bit of a play with another guy on a tricked up r1 great fun.come on guys and girls loads of empty roads .No speed limits speed traps camera's and generally bike friendly police

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We only had a couple of hours so nipped up Rivvi to see who was about, just ended up having a blast round Withnell and Belmont, back down the twisty Belmont Road, erm, back through Rivington! Lol.

We usually go a but further afield but didn't have much time today. "

Not a bad run up rivi. Next time your out give us a shout meet up rivi then run over to hawes via cowshit and ribble head

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

"Hi all had a good early morning blast on my Ducati desmosedici roso

Can't have been my mate on the R1 as his is the same as mine, standard white and red R1. He also has a black rd350lc a white and red rd350 ypvs and a just brought a white and red rd500 over to the rock

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

"We only had a couple of hours so nipped up Rivvi to see who was about, just ended up having a blast round Withnell and Belmont, back down the twisty Belmont Road, erm, back through Rivington! Lol.

We usually go a but further afield but didn't have much time today. "

Well after a late night at No3 last night we ended up just crashing on the sofa, after watching the WSB at Assen, still too bloody cold to be going far

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We only had a couple of hours so nipped up Rivvi to see who was about, just ended up having a blast round Withnell and Belmont, back down the twisty Belmont Road, erm, back through Rivington! Lol.

We usually go a but further afield but didn't have much time today.

Well after a late night at No3 last night we ended up just crashing on the sofa, after watching the WSB at Assen, still too bloody cold to be going far

I completely missed WSB. Catch up will have to do later

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

"We only had a couple of hours so nipped up Rivvi to see who was about, just ended up having a blast round Withnell and Belmont, back down the twisty Belmont Road, erm, back through Rivington! Lol.

We usually go a but further afield but didn't have much time today.

Well after a late night at No3 last night we ended up just crashing on the sofa, after watching the WSB at Assen, still too bloody cold to be going far

I'm starting to think we missed out, it seems everyone was at number 3's last night! Must've been a busy one.

It was quite nice weather wise, round here today. I even nipped back home to change my jacket as I was too warm (though that wasn't the best idea my leather was a little on the chilli side). Had some fun on a new Yamaha XSR. Think I may have been converted. X

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By *ot so innocent nowCouple
over a year ago

Chorley

"We only had a couple of hours so nipped up Rivvi to see who was about, just ended up having a blast round Withnell and Belmont, back down the twisty Belmont Road, erm, back through Rivington! Lol.

We usually go a but further afield but didn't have much time today.

Not a bad run up rivi. Next time your out give us a shout meet up rivi then run over to hawes via cowshit and ribble head "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year

Well worth doing, amazing scenario and quiet roads most if the way round, just remember to pack your nudge repellant and visit cleaner if you do it in Sumner, as well as the waterproofs

Midge repellant

Yeah i need to get a new set of waterproofs.

I may have forgotten theres no knee sliders on my textiles

....twice

Seen some richia ones with leather inserts on the impact sites which gives me a bit more confidence in then"

Gettin your knee down on a blackbird is good going, easy on my sports bikes an streetfighter but my old blackbird took some doing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year

Well worth doing, amazing scenario and quiet roads most if the way round, just remember to pack your nudge repellant and visit cleaner if you do it in Sumner, as well as the waterproofs

Midge repellant

Yeah i need to get a new set of waterproofs.

I may have forgotten theres no knee sliders on my textiles

....twice

Seen some richia ones with leather inserts on the impact sites which gives me a bit more confidence in then

Gettin your knee down on a blackbird is good going, easy on my sports bikes an streetfighter but my old blackbird took some doing."

Havnt done it on the bird yet (running wide all over the place on her atm.) Was on my vfr800

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

a man can never have too many bikes....just not enough sheds.....any lincs swinging please get in touch...a swinging ride out or just a ride out...count me in please

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By *reddy96Man
over a year ago

scunthorpe

Not wait to start racin again and the w.ends away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year

Well worth doing, amazing scenario and quiet roads most if the way round, just remember to pack your nudge repellant and visit cleaner if you do it in Sumner, as well as the waterproofs

Midge repellant

Yeah i need to get a new set of waterproofs.

I may have forgotten theres no knee sliders on my textiles

....twice

Seen some richia ones with leather inserts on the impact sites which gives me a bit more confidence in then

Gettin your knee down on a blackbird is good going, easy on my sports bikes an streetfighter but my old blackbird took some doing.

Havnt done it on the bird yet (running wide all over the place on her atm.) Was on my vfr800 "

25mm shim under the rear shock top mount and 5mm through the yokes sorts that out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for a few ride outs this year. We used to go to the bull dog bash every year but usually head North to the quiet lands, but never know we could try South again if we have another crap Summer

Northen 500 around the West Scottish coast is one i want to get done this year

Well worth doing, amazing scenario and quiet roads most if the way round, just remember to pack your nudge repellant and visit cleaner if you do it in Sumner, as well as the waterproofs

Midge repellant

Yeah i need to get a new set of waterproofs.

I may have forgotten theres no knee sliders on my textiles

....twice

Seen some richia ones with leather inserts on the impact sites which gives me a bit more confidence in then

Gettin your knee down on a blackbird is good going, easy on my sports bikes an streetfighter but my old blackbird took some doing.

Havnt done it on the bird yet (running wide all over the place on her atm.) Was on my vfr800

25mm shim under the rear shock top mount and 5mm through the yokes sorts that out

Yeah it could definitly do with the weight being shifted forward atm though its had a wing rack fitted but not had a chance to get anything else sorted.

Will have to have a look on Jaws

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plenty of shims on eBay, etc for those.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

25mm shim under the rear shock top mount and 5mm through the yokes sorts that out

25mm shim at the rear ???

You sure?

Normal for a Bird is a 6mm shim at the rear not an inch !!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That not going to sit s bit dodgy on stand with that lift at back end

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope - anywhere from 12 to 25mm depending on what you do with the front

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nope - anywhere from 12 to 25mm depending on what you do with the front"

Surely buying lower clip ons will have same effect as it's moves your body weight more over the front

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nope - anywhere from 12 to 25mm depending on what you do with the front"

Nope sorry but personally I would disagree, even if dropping the front more than 10mm at the back is excessive

Have ridden a Bird with 8mm at the back and 2mm drop at the front ( I just have 6mm at the rear) and wouldn't go on the centre stand without a block of wood

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No it doesn't and is a dangerous misconception.

Raising the rear changes the bikes geometry this transferring the weight forward and making it turn in faster.

Lowering the front does the same.

Lower clip ins only change the riders body position.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nope - anywhere from 12 to 25mm depending on what you do with the front

Surely buying lower clip ons will have same effect as it's moves your body weight more over the front"

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Its not so much about changing where the weight is but more about altering the geometry so the bike turns in quicker.

The Bird was designed for high speed stability. Raising the rear/lowering the front improves the tip in at (as you go further up the change range) the expense of high speed stability

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't drop the front at all over 15mm at the rear.

6mm rear and 5mm front is the usual owners forum mod.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Obviously changes bikes geometry with all rake and trail degrees but surely. If this was the way round it Honda would have done it as standard. I don't think changing the bike in that manner you'll see the difference in the bends. I'm more for rider position and trust in the tyres

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Honda built it to be the fastest in a straight line - not on a track. It was made to take the crown from the ZX12R.

Hence the geometry is designed for maximum stability.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You will see a difference in the bends - fact.

Pop over to the Blackbird forum to see just what they do.

You aren't going to get ZX6R turnability due to the wheelbase BUT it will turn in faster.

How fast is down to what you choose for the ride height and trail/rake with adjustments

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ok but by getting it to drop in faster does not mean your getting any lower or through the bend any faster.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ok but by getting it to drop in faster does not mean your getting any lower or through the bend any faster."

Yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not convinced. I've worked bikes for quite a while now and I see people make these changes to get nothing back from it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn't drop the front at all over 15mm at the rear.

6mm rear and 5mm front is the usual owners forum mod."

I've just done 6mm at the back and left the front untouched. Happy enough with that for my daily riding and odd track session

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not convinced. I've worked bikes for quite a while now and I see people make these changes to get nothing back from it"

oh it does make a difference

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not convinced. I've worked bikes for quite a while now and I see people make these changes to get nothing back from it

oh it does make a difference

I need to try a jacked up one properly with sounds of it then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not convinced. I've worked bikes for quite a while now and I see people make these changes to get nothing back from it

oh it does make a difference

I need to try a jacked up one properly with sounds of it then"

It's a 5-10 minute job to fit one. Bike on centre stand, lift rear of fuel tank, slacken rear suspension top nut off, slide shim in(go from the side it can be a little fiddly) , retighten.

Jaws Motorcycles sell 6mm shims for £6 or you can use appropriate sized washers cut out/make your own from a bit of ally

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not convinced. I've worked bikes for quite a while now and I see people make these changes to get nothing back from it

oh it does make a difference

I need to try a jacked up one properly with sounds of it then

It's a 5-10 minute job to fit one. Bike on centre stand, lift rear of fuel tank, slacken rear suspension top nut off, slide shim in(go from the side it can be a little fiddly) , retighten.

Jaws Motorcycles sell 6mm shims for £6 or you can use appropriate sized washers cut out/make your own from a bit of ally"

Il wait for a customers to come in take it on a slightly longer test ride

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone free Monday day for a ride out. North west area?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be up for that, PHEONIX loves going out on the back and loves any excuse to put her leathers on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't mind a ride out but I'll be at the day job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not many Essex bikers

I'm returning to biking after a couple of years away. Keen on a few rides out now the weather is getting better xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd be up for that, PHEONIX loves going out on the back and loves any excuse to put her leathers on."

Wed have to plan a route. Your a far way away before we even ride somewhere

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd be up for that, PHEONIX loves going out on the back and loves any excuse to put her leathers on.

Wed have to plan a route. Your a far way away before we even ride somewhere "

sorry my post was to OP, about meeting other bikers, not to the ride on monday.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah it's ok no problem. Was going to say be hard work as your not that local

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By *ewbieflasherCouple
over a year ago

south warwickshire

Biker here this would be fun

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By *mallteaserWoman
over a year ago

Central

I'd love a ride on a fast bike xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would love to find other couples to go out ride outo with in Somerset.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd love a ride on a fast bike xxxx"

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By *ungbikerMan
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

"Bikers here ..... always up for a ride out !!!

What do you ride guys?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You called?.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd love a ride on a fast bike xxxx"

You can have a ride on me, I mean mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Count me in! Any ideas for locations?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another rider here - Aprilia rsvr factory ( v-twin 1000cc )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can't think how we missed this posting....there's nothing like a good ride

Sunny days, twisties, butties and a brew, bikes and leather in North Wales (or most other places)...what more is there ?

We plan on riding to (in ?) a lot more places this year...

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By *omeojulietCouple
over a year ago

Great Yarmouth

Bikers here, Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace. Looking forward for some naughtiness this spring / summer. Xxxx

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By *ayfordMan
over a year ago

Colne

Count me in.

GSXR1000 in East Lancs.

Only 10 mins from the Trough or the Dales so always up for a spin out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me too, KTM Adventure here

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By *cd and scruffCouple
over a year ago

Rochester

Anyone doing over the edge this weekend?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This just got interesting......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone doing over the edge this weekend?"

Bit too far I'm up north

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss my MVA Brutale!! Think I'm gonna regret getting rid when the good weather comes back around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looks a nice bike why did it go

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By *cd and scruffCouple
over a year ago

Rochester

"Anyone doing over the edge this weekend?

Bit too far I'm up north"

folk come from all over the world, manchester is only four hours away with coffee breaks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone doing over the edge this weekend?

Bit too far I'm up north

folk come from all over the world, manchester is only four hours away with coffee breaks"

It's not the journey it's the fact I'd have to go for the entire weekend and I have other stuf to do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone doing over the edge this weekend?

Bit too far I'm up north

folk come from all over the world, manchester is only four hours away with coffee breaks"

How did it go

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By *ephalem13Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

Any bikers and trikers, my clubs putting on their annual rally at the end of May, 21st anniversary, if anyone's interested pm me and I'll give u all the details u need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Any bikers and trikers, my clubs putting on their annual rally at the end of May, 21st anniversary, if anyone's interested pm me and I'll give u all the details u need

Again might be a bit far from me

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By *ephalem13Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

It's in Ely, cambs, worth the trip down

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By *lutandhubbyCouple
over a year ago

west midlands

doing the weston rally the 20th and then the perverts in leather rally. xxxxxx

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By *ephalem13Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

"doing the weston rally the 20th and then the perverts in leather rally. xxxxxx"

I'm thinking of doing perverts, last year sounded awesome

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By *lutandhubbyCouple
over a year ago

west midlands

it was, we do it every year. xxx

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By *ephalem13Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

"it was, we do it every year. xxx

But too far for me, I measure a journey in tanks, that's about a 14tank round trip lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"doing the weston rally the 20th and then the perverts in leather rally. xxxxxx"

I've not heard of this one (perverts)

Where is it

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By *inkybabe1109Couple
over a year ago

Barnsley

certainly up for a rideout and meet up somewhere. Often go to Sherburn

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have fazer 1000 be nice to meet up somewhere

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By *ephalem13Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

"doing the weston rally the 20th and then the perverts in leather rally. xxxxxx

I've not heard of this one (perverts)

Where is it"

It's up Weston on trent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"doing the weston rally the 20th and then the perverts in leather rally. xxxxxx

I've not heard of this one (perverts)

Where is it

It's up Weston on trent"

An what exactly is it, I can't seem to find much info about it

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By *ephalem13Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

"doing the weston rally the 20th and then the perverts in leather rally. xxxxxx

I've not heard of this one (perverts)

Where is it

It's up Weston on trent

An what exactly is it, I can't seem to find much info about it "

Look it up on Facebook, it's on there

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By *riendly taffsCouple
over a year ago

wrexham

friendly biker couple here always up for a ride out , happy to meet up with any fellow swinging bikers socially ,singles or couples but looking to play with couples mainly.

we are in north Wales and not far from the horseshoe pass .

Love the way we bikers always find a way to bring bikes into everything we do lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"friendly biker couple here always up for a ride out , happy to meet up with any fellow swinging bikers socially ,singles or couples but looking to play with couples mainly.

we are in north Wales and not far from the horseshoe pass .

Love the way we bikers always find a way to bring everything else we do into the biking."

FTFY

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"certainly up for a rideout and meet up somewhere. Often go to Sherburn"

One of my halts, if l'm out that way

Was there yesterday afternoon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not got a bike yet but if any hot biker guy or couple wants to take me out on a sunny day and maybe get naughty in a quiet place then great

(Single guys i know i have you blocked but I'll keep an eye on this thread)

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By *icklowhornMan
over a year ago

Dublin Wicklow

Biker here myself, anyone planning a visit to Ireland ? most replies seem to be uk based

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not got a bike yet but if any hot biker guy or couple wants to take me out on a sunny day and maybe get naughty in a quiet place then great

(Single guys i know i have you blocked but I'll keep an eye on this thread) "

I'd love to take you for a ride out xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not got a bike yet but if any hot biker guy or couple wants to take me out on a sunny day and maybe get naughty in a quiet place then great

(Single guys i know i have you blocked but I'll keep an eye on this thread) "

I will happily take you out on my bike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not got a bike yet but if any hot biker guy or couple wants to take me out on a sunny day and maybe get naughty in a quiet place then great

(Single guys i know i have you blocked but I'll keep an eye on this thread) "

Just down the road lol :p

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not got a bike yet but if any hot biker guy or couple wants to take me out on a sunny day and maybe get naughty in a quiet place then great

(Single guys i know i have you blocked but I'll keep an eye on this thread) "

Seems like you are spoiled for choice;-)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seems like you are spoiled for choice;-)"

Plenty of days in the week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seems like you are spoiled for choice;-)

Plenty of days in the week

Maybe you will put one of those aside for a ride on, I mean with me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not got a bike yet but if any hot biker guy or couple wants to take me out on a sunny day and maybe get naughty in a quiet place then great

(Single guys i know i have you blocked but I'll keep an eye on this thread) "

Sounds like a plan whats weather likw this monday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not got a bike yet but if any hot biker guy or couple wants to take me out on a sunny day and maybe get naughty in a quiet place then great

(Single guys i know i have you blocked but I'll keep an eye on this thread)

Sounds like a plan whats weather likw this monday "

I'll join the disorderly queue

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in Somerset with a VFR400 NC30

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had to sell my bike so no longer swinging bikers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had to sell my bike so no longer swinging bikers

Can always borrow one of ours if you fancy a ride

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had to sell my bike so no longer swinging bikers

Can always borrow one of ours if you fancy a ride

Hmmm a very tempting offer

thankyou x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Harley rider here. Not had sex on it yet!! Male or female

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By *amesmatureMan
over a year ago

Madeley

i have a spare seat lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we have a bike or 2

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A ride out in the northwest followed by some sauciness in an out of the way country location would be very fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a biker too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Must take a ride to the uk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Must take a ride to the uk

It's not bad, but it does rain a lot (especially in Manchester)

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