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by Fatdog
Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 7811

Re: Hello

:welcome Rob

Nice to have another Brit on board! :thumbup:

Dorset - very nice part of the country, going there for my hols this year in fact!
by Fatdog
Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: We've lost another one
Replies: 3
Views: 4557

Re: We've lost another one

It's very sad to hear this.
I read his articles that he writes in the motor section for the Saturday paper.
He will be missed by many.
by Fatdog
Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: LIttle Helpp???
Replies: 4
Views: 3250

I remember I always wanted a IT250K back in 1986 but ended up with a 350 YPVS instead! The YZ was the moto x version, where the IT (international trials) was the enduro version. Apart from the enduro kit (lights, trip meter etc) the only major difference between the two I think was the YZ had a 4 sp...
by Fatdog
Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:40 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Easy brake Bleeding
Replies: 6
Views: 12208

The 24 hour thing is only a double check that I do once I have blead the system in the standard way.
By putting the system under constant presure it will always force air (if any present) out of the brake line.
Generally I only leave it overnight anyway as I don't tend to us the bike when asleep.
by Fatdog
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Easy brake Bleeding
Replies: 6
Views: 12208

I had to look up the Sykes Pickavant brake bleeder , doesn't look that high-tech, just a catch can. I'm using a vacuum operated bleeder found on Ebay . You put the hose on the bleed nipple, apply air-pressure, open the nipple and watch the fluid drain from the reservoir, topping it up before it rea...
by Fatdog
Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Interesting day at the track
Replies: 26
Views: 12184

JasonL wrote:Hmmmmm.

Hmmmmm.

That's a pretty long blackie.
Indeed! but what caused it - the tyre or his dacs? ;)
by Fatdog
Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: What 14,200 RPMs looks like
Replies: 7
Views: 5184

sickle44 wrote:That was awesome,

as this one was too. LIttle stupid, but ....... hey? If near dying's your thing, well.....

http://www.streetfire.net/video/chris-p ... 707350.htm
That sure is a cool way to ride to work!!
Might give that a try at my place if my boss lets me. ;)
by Fatdog
Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Photos of Your Yamaha
Topic: RZ350 website I found....
Replies: 12
Views: 7669

Wow good find that Tim!
Some very nice machines there - takes me back to the good old 2 stroke days!!

BTW does anyone know why Yamaha marketed the same bike as an RD in Europe and as an RZ in the states (and Oz?).
by Fatdog
Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Polishing Rims
Replies: 9
Views: 5711

Kiwi, I still reckon power coating is the go. I'm a bit of a convert now I have had a bunch of it done on my TL project. My local guy does wheels for a fixed price of $40 each, that includes blasting and masking etc. For the cost I don't even bother getting out the paint. It adheres better than pai...
by Fatdog
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Who's owned what??
Replies: 20
Views: 12316

Ok heres mine- 1985 - DT50MX (cool when your 16 years old!) 1986 - RD125LC MK 2 (man's bike when your 17 years old!) 1983 - RD350LC 2 YPVS (every 18 year old should learn to ride on one of these) 1985 - KTM250 MX (good bike, shite gearbox - more neutrals than gears!) 1987 - CR250 MX (last of the gre...
by Fatdog
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: WOW
Replies: 6
Views: 4701

I can remember my RD125. It was a brand new LC mark 2 in black & red bought in 1986. What a great bike they were, I learned alot riding that bike, it also got me through both parts of my bike test. Sold it to a friend to buy a 350 YPVS who later on crashed it into a ditch! :sad You don't see many ab...
by Fatdog
Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 31
Views: 14937

Another one checking in from the UK!
Just a lazy git is my excuse :|
Must try harder in 2010 :banana
by Fatdog
Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: sad news
Replies: 18
Views: 11093

FZRDude wrote:Any of the UK blokes have any more info on this accident?
Still no exact deatils as to what happened - this seems to be the latest news.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/4 ... ent_named/
by Fatdog
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: sad news
Replies: 18
Views: 11093

This sucks. :cry: We have lost another super chap to this cruel world. I think my last post to him was asking him to include some pics of his bike so that I could look out for him (being just down the road from him), guess that won't happen now. My deepest Condolences to his family and friends. :sad...
by Fatdog
Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Yamaha FZR750R 0w01 *Before it goes up on Ebay*
Replies: 2
Views: 4810

Christ that's one hell of a collection!!!
Your one very lucky chap!!!
by Fatdog
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Hi there.
Replies: 39
Views: 17213

Hey Fatdog im just up the road from you in Driffield (the home of Britian's crappest nite out).Much prefer Bev for a nite out ,some top totty ;) awww yesss.... Ah Driffield I've abused my tyres a few times on the 3 roundabouts near the show ground there!! Yeh I agree the ice cream has gone down hil...
by Fatdog
Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Hi there.
Replies: 39
Views: 17213

I'm in Beverley, about 10 miles west of Hull (although I do work in Hull), are you anywhere close? :cool Hey John, North Lincs had some fine roads until our state police flooded them with speed cameras!!! I think you made the right move going out to Spain, although I'm sure you miss the blasts to Ca...
by Fatdog
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Hi there.
Replies: 39
Views: 17213

:welcome Great to see someone else from the East Yorkshire region!!
by Fatdog
Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: Photos of Your Yamaha
Topic: my bikes
Replies: 14
Views: 10218

Wow Chris! you have more bikes than I have kids!!!
A very nice collection.
Are the frames powder coated?
by Fatdog
Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Where's WALDO?!?!?! (formally Location Check)
Replies: 29
Views: 44182

Beverley, East Yorkshire, UK