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Forum: Battle scooters 05-19-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By Tarka
If you're over about 5'8" tall it just needs a...

If you're over about 5'8" tall it just needs a Givi type laminar lip added to the top of the screen.
Or chop and fix a modded helmet visor there to create one.
Forum: Hacks 05-16-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,857
Posted By Tarka
:ear Look at the pictures again. All...

:ear

Look at the pictures again.

All is easily revealed. :norton
Forum: Hacks 05-13-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,490
Posted By Tarka
Read it again and think for a moment. Even...

Read it again and think for a moment.

Even try it for yourself to find out.

It just shows effort and force required to lift a static combo.
Only really of any value if comparing two or more...
Forum: Hacks 05-13-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,464
Posted By Tarka
Andy, You should have got a Transit Luton...

Andy,

You should have got a Transit Luton box.
A complete Ural combo goes in one of those easily without any disruptions.
I transported one of my Urals from Taunton to Birkenhead in a Luton.
Forum: Battle scooters 05-13-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 53,078
Posted By Tarka
WOW !!! Officer...officer...I broke the...

WOW !!!

Officer...officer...I broke the speed limit....I`m not insured...my scooter`s not taxed...
And there`s numerous traffic laws I`ve broken....
I need arresting...putting into...
Forum: Hacks 05-13-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,857
Posted By Tarka
Looks cool....especially the green one. That...

Looks cool....especially the green one.

That made me laugh....."gas is expensive".
Try coming here with an average of £1.40 a litre. :cry
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-13-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,081
Posted By Tarka
Brilliant...that must be an amazing feeling to...

Brilliant...that must be an amazing feeling to ride your quads on the ice and snow.

Ahh...bugger it...I haven`t used my quad for nearly a year.
Time to get it MOT`d and taxed and get out on it.
...
Forum: Hacks 05-12-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,490
Posted By Tarka
Totally irrelevant comments. The mileage...

Totally irrelevant comments.

The mileage covered and the days spent would be on a machine weighing more than the same one would be with the kiddie crèche ballast removed.

Hence...and exactly...
Forum: Hacks 05-12-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,490
Posted By Tarka
You`re still going to have to learn how it is...

You`re still going to have to learn how it is without ballast once you`ve removed it.

So you`re back at square one.

Which is why I keep saying that you just need to learn how the thing feels...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-07-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By Tarka
Dunno what yer on about...looks totally stock for...

Dunno what yer on about...looks totally stock for an S model.

The rear mudguard isn`t stock so that makes the back end look higher.

Also I think the stock 23" front rim has been changed to a...
Forum: Hacks 04-30-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,186
Posted By Tarka
Hey Pops,good luck with it all mate. Next...

Hey Pops,good luck with it all mate.

Next time you feel on a downer,remember the teeshirt slogan....

"Pain is just weakness leaving the body" :evil :D
Forum: Hacks 04-30-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,186
Posted By Tarka
As above,change yer doc. See what they...

As above,change yer doc.
See what they recommend.

Maybe seek out a pro sports type doc,as they seem to work magic on sporting people.

If you REALLY had to stop riding solo bikes and combos,you...
Forum: Hacks 04-28-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,092
Posted By Tarka
Yup,always use the heel and toe lever properly on...

Yup,always use the heel and toe lever properly on Urals.

Regarding the first service you didn`t mention checking the valve clearances, the ignition timing or the tightness of the head nuts.
It`s...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-26-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By Tarka
Hey,congrats on the new Burgie. :clap I`ve...

Hey,congrats on the new Burgie. :clap

I`ve got a Burgie 650 Exec too....I reckon it`s the best overall/all round two wheeler I`ve ever had.

You may enjoy this little bimble that I did on mine a...
Forum: Hacks 04-26-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,490
Posted By Tarka
What makes you so sure the dog won`t be begging...

What makes you so sure the dog won`t be begging you to fly the chair anyway? :evil :D :D
Forum: Airheads 04-25-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By Tarka
I had what seemed like a weak battery problem and...

I had what seemed like a weak battery problem and slow starter motor.
The electric start was fine on a warm or hot engine but slow or even no-go on a cold one.

The problem was found to be the...
Forum: Hacks 04-25-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,490
Posted By Tarka
Jeez not the ballast thing again. :pep:pep ...

Jeez not the ballast thing again. :pep:pep

Just get some tuition or read and absorb the plentiful advice on here or elsewhere then practice riding it as it is.

If it was meant to weigh more...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-22-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By Tarka
Yes,the bike will be lighter and quicker to steer...

Yes,the bike will be lighter and quicker to steer with the narrower front tyre.....it will be more ''agile''.


Regarding the brakes...are the shoes adjustable individually like on my Urals?
If...
Forum: Airheads 04-21-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 424
Posted By Tarka
Thought it switched the negative (ground) wire to...

Thought it switched the negative (ground) wire to the lamp ?

Just like the neutral switch does?

Positive supply to one side of the warning lamps and negative side made by the neutral and oil...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-20-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,962
Posted By Tarka
:D The 'Scooterboys' appeared late...

:D

The 'Scooterboys' appeared late 1980`s/early 1990`s.
Mostly wearing combats,green MA1 jackets and Cherryreds or para boots.
Often wearing naughty helmets like Simpsons and riding cutdowns or...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-20-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,962
Posted By Tarka
Scooterotica and ScooterBoyWorld (but...

Scooterotica

and

ScooterBoyWorld (but only if yer a rufftie tufftie type scooterist :evil)
Forum: Battle scooters 04-20-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Tarka
Important news for Castrol 2 stroke oil users

Castrol have recalled all their Power 1 2T oil with part number: 14E8CE

Recalled batches:

Castrol Power 1 Racing 2T - 141735, 143802
Castrol Power 1 Scooter 2T - 119990, 147997
Castrol...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-20-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By Tarka
Important news for Castrol 2 stroke oil users

Castrol have recalled all their Power 1 2T oil with part number: 14E8CE

Recalled batches:

Castrol Power 1 Racing 2T - 141735, 143802
Castrol Power 1 Scooter 2T - 119990, 147997
Castrol...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-18-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,159
Posted By Tarka
Oh yes...yes indeedy...they`re CRYING OUT for...

Oh yes...yes indeedy...they`re CRYING OUT for chrome blingola and whitewalls.

DO IT !!

Then SHOW US !!! :deal :clap

http://i.imgur.com/75awWSZ.jpg
Forum: Battle scooters 04-18-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,159
Posted By Tarka
Hi again Tom I`m glad you`ve posted this...

Hi again Tom

I`m glad you`ve posted this thread about your really impressive trailers in the scooter forum as well...now all the scooter fans will get the chance to admire and be amazed by your...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-17-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By Tarka
Good luck with the conversion...the GL1100 is...

Good luck with the conversion...the GL1100 is fabulous in naked format.

Here`s my 1981 GL1100 Plain Jane.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii99/Tarka_2008/081229112958Small.jpg
...
Forum: Hacks 04-17-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,304
Posted By Tarka
They`re all absolutely brilliant...thank you for...

They`re all absolutely brilliant...thank you for showing us.

They not only appear to be well built,but they also are aesthetically pleasing too.

Might be worth posting your pics in 'Battle...
Forum: Hacks 03-31-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By Tarka
No mystery...nowt special..it`s a standard Ural...

No mystery...nowt special..it`s a standard Ural one.
I`ve got one on both of my Urals.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-27-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,688
Posted By Tarka
I`ve only seen a couple of dealer ads proclaiming...

I`ve only seen a couple of dealer ads proclaiming the ability to take orders.
Mind you,taking orders and people`s deposit money isn`t always the same as being able to come up with the goods....
Forum: Old's Cool 03-27-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By Tarka
Check out the UK based 'Russian Bike' forum too. ...

Check out the UK based 'Russian Bike' forum too.

And have a look at the Cossack Owners Club website....forum accessible from the homepage.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-27-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,688
Posted By Tarka
It has here matey....the £7200 I mentioned. ...

It has here matey....the £7200 I mentioned.

Pisstake of the year.
Any sold here won`t be seen on the road,that`s for sure.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-26-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,688
Posted By Tarka
I luuurve the yellow one. Was seriously...

I luuurve the yellow one.

Was seriously tempted to treat myself to a yellow 946.....until I saw the price.

NO WAY am I prepared to pay £7200 for what`s nothing more than a Piaggio Fly with a...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-19-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,736
Posted By Tarka
Good news.....we`re waiting! :deal

Good news.....we`re waiting! :deal
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-19-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,736
Posted By Tarka
Fascinating stuff,brilliant photos. Why...

Fascinating stuff,brilliant photos.

Why didn`t you ride through ??

P.S.
The camo Strom looks cool.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-11-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10,975
Views: 5,604,652
Posted By Tarka
Ahem....on the left hand side matey. :evil

Ahem....on the left hand side matey. :evil
Forum: Old's Cool 03-04-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10,975
Views: 5,604,652
Posted By Tarka
:D I`ve gotta say it....it looks like the girl...

:D
I`ve gotta say it....it looks like the girl in this one below...



...is getting ready to ride this bike below.....:evil :evil
Forum: Battle scooters 02-26-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 1,088,772
Posted By Tarka
Yes...I know that. But sadly too many people...

Yes...I know that.

But sadly too many people quote a whole lengthy pic heavy post and then just add a comment like 'Sweet' or 'Nice scooter' etc and we get page after page of the same pics just...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-25-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 1,088,772
Posted By Tarka
XVS504,I`m REALLY liking the look of your scoot !...

XVS504,I`m REALLY liking the look of your scoot ! :freaky

It probably looked great as it was,but removing the stock front mudguard to reveal the fork leg and adding the hugger looks superb.
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-20-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By Tarka
Christ,couldn`t you get any more stuff on that...

Christ,couldn`t you get any more stuff on that white Burgy ?? :huh :eek1

What were you doing,moving house ? :wink:


Nice photos....great to see some other 'Burgermeisters' out travelling.
Forum: Hacks 02-14-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By Tarka
Nice one...although you had me all excited when I...

Nice one...although you had me all excited when I saw your title because I was expecting to read about a scooter sidecar outfit.

I saw a red Lambretta scooter outfit leaving the site on Sunday...
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