# Motorcycling **URL:** https://londonbikers.com/c/motorcycles/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://londonbikers.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://londonbikers.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [DRZ400 garage clear out](https://londonbikers.com/t/drz400-garage-clear-out/114985)
**Author:** [@cooltempo](https://londonbikers.com/u/cooltempo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2025 10:12 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/drz400-garage-clear-out/114985 "2025-06-15T10:12:09Z")
Clearing out the garage and have random DRZ SM bits and pieces. Going to pop on eBay over the next few weeks, but know a few folks here are still mooching about on them so will list on here first. So far have found: b… --- ## [LOOMIES - today Wednesday](https://londonbikers.com/t/loomies-today-wednesday/114978)
**Author:** [@macsporran](https://londonbikers.com/u/macsporran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2025 13:39 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/loomies-today-wednesday/114978 "2025-06-11T13:39:38Z")
SUN is out - off for a ride down to Loomies --- ## [MCN London finished](https://londonbikers.com/t/mcn-london-finished/114974)
**Author:** [@TheMonkey27](https://londonbikers.com/u/TheMonkey27)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2025 13:14 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/mcn-london-finished/114974 "2025-06-11T13:14:45Z")
Well no need to go to the ExHell center any longer MCN London Motorcycle Show Scrapped After 15-Year Run | Visordown --- ## [Deer oh deer](https://londonbikers.com/t/deer-oh-deer/114951)
**Author:** [@Boris](https://londonbikers.com/u/Boris)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2025 16:10 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/deer-oh-deer/114951 "2025-06-06T16:10:59Z")
I had a bit of a whoopsie a few weeks ago, where a deer ran out in front of me on the bike. I had gone up to Caldwell Park for a couple of days on track, went up a day early and decided to go for a road ride with a frie… --- ## [Pay and display for bikes!](https://londonbikers.com/t/pay-and-display-for-bikes/114972)
**Author:** [@rockit99](https://londonbikers.com/u/rockit99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2025 16:02 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/pay-and-display-for-bikes/114972 "2025-06-06T16:02:19Z")
OK this is about some place called Adur in West Sussex (never heard of it but it’s not that far from London…)They’re bringing in parking charges either ‘pay and display of phone app’. Clearly no one in the council rides … --- ## [New Bike: Triumph 675R/765RS](https://londonbikers.com/t/new-bike-triumph-675r-765rs/114913)
**Author:** [@Jay](https://londonbikers.com/u/Jay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2025 21:24 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/new-bike-triumph-675r-765rs/114913 "2025-05-30T21:24:53Z")
New bike time! I’ve wanted a triumph triple for many years, ever since riding @andrew\_7 ‘s 675 around Silverstone, and being a Moto2 fan as well, I had to jump at the chance to own this bike. It was up for sale online o… --- ## [Pricetta's RS 660 Trackbike Build](https://londonbikers.com/t/pricettas-rs-660-trackbike-build/114948)
**Author:** [@Jay](https://londonbikers.com/u/Jay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2025 19:38 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/pricettas-rs-660-trackbike-build/114948 "2025-05-21T19:38:22Z")
We’ve been slowly turning @pricetta ‘s Aprilia RS 660 into a track bike over the winter. We’ve installed/replaced: Full CRC race fairing kit DB Holders front subframe & air scoop GBRacing full engine protection kit Sp… --- ## [Dainese Torque4 boots](https://londonbikers.com/t/dainese-torque4-boots/114909)
**Author:** [@macsporran](https://londonbikers.com/u/macsporran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2025 09:38 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/dainese-torque4-boots/114909 "2025-05-06T09:38:54Z")
Bought a pair of the new Torque 4’s - look the bees knees - but they are squeky as hell maybe they will bed in or perhaps you know a solution?? --- ## [Bike turns up](https://londonbikers.com/t/bike-turns-up/114908)
**Author:** [@macsporran](https://londonbikers.com/u/macsporran)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2025 08:02 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/bike-turns-up/114908 "2025-05-06T08:02:16Z")
My mate Calum had his MT10 nicked from Heathrow Airport 3 years ago. Insurance company was not very helpful and didn’t payout… Friday last week he got a call from MET police to say his bike had been involved in a high s… --- ## [One piece dainese](https://londonbikers.com/t/one-piece-dainese/114914)
**Author:** [@macsporran](https://londonbikers.com/u/macsporran)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2025 19:01 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/one-piece-dainese/114914 "2025-05-02T19:01:44Z")
I decided yesterday was a good day to see if they still fitted, the terrible thing is I probably became a fast hooligan --- ## [LB Stickers](https://londonbikers.com/t/lb-stickers/23352)
**Author:** [@GSXROSS](https://londonbikers.com/u/GSXROSS)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2025 08:26 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/lb-stickers/23352 "2025-05-02T08:26:23Z")
putting on LB Stickers.do u have to dip them in water first or what ALL DONE AND ON THE BIKE --- ## [B184 reaurface](https://londonbikers.com/t/b184-reaurface/114912)
**Author:** [@Blade](https://londonbikers.com/u/Blade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2025 19:56 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/b184-reaurface/114912 "2025-05-01T19:56:12Z")
So I went out as it was probably the only 27C day this year and ride was almost ruined. B184 scheduled for resurfacing, partially already done. Lose gravel all over the place. I turned around to not ruin myself or the … --- ## [I'm (nearly) back](https://londonbikers.com/t/im-nearly-back/114901)
**Author:** [@monkimark](https://londonbikers.com/u/monkimark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2025 11:20 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/im-nearly-back/114901 "2025-04-30T11:20:11Z")
After about a year off riding (previous bike died, i spent ages in the house moving process and then broke my wrist) I have finally got around to getting back on 2 wheels. 2018 CBR650f being delivered next week, goodbye… --- ## [Potective Bike kit](https://londonbikers.com/t/potective-bike-kit/114873)
**Author:** [@Ocean12](https://londonbikers.com/u/Ocean12)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2025 09:05 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/potective-bike-kit/114873 "2025-04-25T09:05:45Z")
\*I. Do wonder why people dont wear much protective clothing so much now bike \* Its almost a fashion not too It is of course a free country but not from experience all to well in not wearing boots. --- ## [Speed camer](https://londonbikers.com/t/speed-camer/114862)
**Author:** [@angelo1717](https://londonbikers.com/u/angelo1717)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2025 07:13 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/speed-camer/114862 "2025-04-22T07:13:32Z")
Hi Guys, Do you know when they have installed the new speed camera on 232 Green Lanes? Does any of you know that? Thank you --- ## [M3 motorway](https://londonbikers.com/t/m3-motorway/114299)
**Author:** [@JoelOwen](https://londonbikers.com/u/JoelOwen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2025 22:22 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/m3-motorway/114299 "2025-04-20T22:22:08Z")
New Average speed cameras going up from what I’ve seen from Junction 4 Farmborough to Junction 2 m25 --- ## [Another trip to Golding Barn](https://londonbikers.com/t/another-trip-to-golding-barn/114878)
**Author:** [@Serrisan](https://londonbikers.com/u/Serrisan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2025 22:21 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/another-trip-to-golding-barn/114878 "2025-04-16T22:21:45Z")
I don’t get on a bike much these days so thought I’d pay to ride someone else’s again. Booked myself off for 8th June to go and have a bit of fun on the dirt, and a last go on the KTM bikes before they move it to Ducati… --- ## [Me\_groovy's pro tips: glad it wasn't me!](https://londonbikers.com/t/me-groovys-pro-tips-glad-it-wasnt-me/114475)
**Author:** [@me\_groovy](https://londonbikers.com/u/me_groovy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2025 07:52 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/me-groovys-pro-tips-glad-it-wasnt-me/114475 "2025-04-11T07:52:42Z")
Helped a mate out at the weekend. His son needs an A2 restricted bike and his granddad had a 2004 Bandit 600 that he wasn’t using and hasn’t for many years so he gave it to the grandson. Very poetic. My mate had a ne… --- ## [PAID Market Research](https://londonbikers.com/t/paid-market-research/114806)
**Author:** [@Cara-PlusFourMarketR](https://londonbikers.com/u/Cara-PlusFourMarketR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2025 14:09 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/paid-market-research/114806 "2025-03-28T14:09:04Z")
Hello - looking for bikers to participate in a 1 hour in-person interview in Wimbledon, before 25th March - payment £100. You can register your interest at www.plus4.co.uk/bikers … keen to hear from a variety of bikers,… --- ## [Nürburgring changes for bikes](https://londonbikers.com/t/nurburgring-changes-for-bikes/114765)
**Author:** [@Boris](https://londonbikers.com/u/Boris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2025 11:10 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/nurburgring-changes-for-bikes/114765 "2025-03-14T11:10:28Z")
Sounds like they’re going to only allow bikes on the ring 4 days this year, and only under supervision of instructors. At first this sounded good, separating bikes and cars takes away lots of people’s (including mysel… --- ## [So would you?](https://londonbikers.com/t/so-would-you/114791)
**Author:** [@bluelagos](https://londonbikers.com/u/bluelagos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2025 11:06 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/so-would-you/114791 "2025-03-14T11:06:54Z")
I fcking wouldn’t! https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1899744986251325634 --- ## [Motorbike Research in London - £100 incentive](https://londonbikers.com/t/motorbike-research-in-london-100-incentive/114779)
**Author:** [@Shelleyh](https://londonbikers.com/u/Shelleyh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2025 14:36 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/motorbike-research-in-london-100-incentive/114779 "2025-02-28T14:36:35Z")
I work for a market research recruitment company called Saros Research and we’re looking for those who own a motorbike or those looking to buy their first motorbike. The research involves taking part in a 2.5 hour discu… --- ## [MONDAY ACE CAFE in shite weather](https://londonbikers.com/t/monday-ace-cafe-in-shite-weather/25573)
**Author:** [@macsporran](https://londonbikers.com/u/macsporran)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 19:27 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/monday-ace-cafe-in-shite-weather/25573 "2025-02-12T19:27:08Z")
Real time posts - I am off for an evening ride to the ACE and a bowl of Chips! Andi --- ## [TfL's free practical training course](https://londonbikers.com/t/tfls-free-practical-training-course/114720)
**Author:** [@Boris](https://londonbikers.com/u/Boris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2025 21:05 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/tfls-free-practical-training-course/114720 "2025-01-17T21:05:46Z")
Sign up for a free, one-to-one motorcycle skills session to develop your urban riding and become safer and more efficient on London’s roads. The sessions are entirely tailored to you. Ride the routes you use most freque… --- ## [New Silvertown tunnel](https://londonbikers.com/t/new-silvertown-tunnel/114402)
**Author:** [@rockit99](https://londonbikers.com/u/rockit99)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2025 00:28 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/new-silvertown-tunnel/114402 "2025-01-17T00:28:30Z")
Bikers to be charged to use the tunnel! --- ## [What are the odds?](https://londonbikers.com/t/what-are-the-odds/114639)
**Author:** [@The\_Sleeper](https://londonbikers.com/u/The_Sleeper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2024 08:12 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/what-are-the-odds/114639 "2024-12-13T08:12:53Z")
Last Friday my trusty little V-Strom marked it’s 50,000th mile, what is slightly spooky is that it hit this milestone at the EXACT same spot as when my SV got to 50,000. Literally same piece of road on the way home on bo… --- ## [M6 Toll Overcharging](https://londonbikers.com/t/m6-toll-overcharging/114637)
**Author:** [@jjmurphy](https://londonbikers.com/u/jjmurphy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2024 10:55 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/m6-toll-overcharging/114637 "2024-12-10T10:55:45Z")
I have made two return journeys on M6 Toll recently. It was quite some time ago I used it previously and now, they don’t issue a receipt at the toll booth. To get a receipt, and see how much they charge, you have to go o… --- ## [Estoril Trackday Prep](https://londonbikers.com/t/estoril-trackday-prep/114581)
**Author:** [@Jay](https://londonbikers.com/u/Jay)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 09:16 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/estoril-trackday-prep/114581 "2024-11-21T09:16:52Z")
We’ve got an Estoril trackday coming up shortly. Various bits of prep needed for this: Full suspension setup by @B at BNRS for the Ducati Panigale V2. I’ve struggled for the last year to find a good setup and went tota… --- ## [Bandit 600. 1996](https://londonbikers.com/t/bandit-600-1996/26951)
**Author:** [@Alta-ego](https://londonbikers.com/u/Alta-ego)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2024 06:31 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/bandit-600-1996/26951 "2024-11-18T06:31:56Z")
Hi folks, Looking for some words of wisdom again I want to change the air filter on the bandit and know that I have to move the petrol tank to get to it. Is it necessary to drain the tank before doing so? Haynes manua… --- ## [Been told that patching a front tyre Illegal even if small hole in centre of tread!](https://londonbikers.com/t/been-told-that-patching-a-front-tyre-illegal-even-if-small-hole-in-centre-of-tread/114608)
**Author:** [@Triang\_Ross](https://londonbikers.com/u/Triang_Ross)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2024 12:18 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/been-told-that-patching-a-front-tyre-illegal-even-if-small-hole-in-centre-of-tread/114608 "2024-11-17T12:18:18Z")
This came from a leading London M/C tyre supplier who I’ve used before for years - although not for a front tyre patch. Front tyre temporarily fixed with a sticky rope plug (air tight) - hole bang in centre of tread (in… [Previous page](https://londonbikers.com/c/motorcycles/5.md) [Next page](https://londonbikers.com/c/motorcycles/5.md?page=2)