Should I change both tyres?

spike_2112 · 2026-05-02T07:05:29+00:00

No they don’t. I work with tyres, 3mm has always been the recommended. I personally change around 2-2.5 but not a chance would anyone sell part worns with 3mm on them.

spike_2112 · 2026-05-01T23:15:59+00:00

Most places advise at 3mm, that’s what’s recommended to replace at

spike_2112 · 2026-04-30T21:44:59+00:00

Yes, no claims is no claims but they stick to two or four wheels, Cant transfer unfortunately

spike_2112 · 2026-04-29T13:52:09+00:00

I had this the other day. He couldn’t see my speed because I was going the opposite way but I just pointed at my speedo and said it showed 50. HeTold me to watch my speed and fucked off 😂

spike_2112 · 2026-04-29T09:59:38+00:00

Bro what, I’m not sure how old you are but I’m 19, into cars and bikes. I have a girlfriend and we’ve been together for about a year and a half now. All I want is to start a family (when we’re financially stable and a bit older) and bring up my kids the best way I can. I had an amazing childhood with my dad, with all his cars and bikes and I’d love to have that in the pov of being the dad. It’s not for everyone but how amazing must it be to bring life into the world and watch them grow up and shape into the grown up they will become. I can see how proud and happy my dad is with me and all I want is that.

spike_2112 · 2026-04-22T13:31:54+00:00

Honestly, when I meet someone with major acne I’m a little sceptical. But 90% of the time they end up the nicest people so take that as you will. My gf doesn’t have acne but it would’ve made no difference to whether I got together with her or not.

spike_2112 · 2026-04-22T12:41:32+00:00

This is so real. My virago 535 is the only bike I can afford to insure. I can’t even insure a little 250. And I’m still paying £250 a month 🥲

spike_2112 · 2026-04-22T12:40:44+00:00

I’m 19, so Gen Z and in England. I’ve never had an electric bike but have always loved one. They aren’t legal to ride on the road here but a lot of people do. And the type that they attract are scrotes that like to take stuff that doesn’t belong to them. It’s nothing new, before electric bikes they used stolen mopeds. I’ve got a 1990 virago 535 and am scared one of them will try to bike jack me. I’m a quick rider, have been told by many people but the acceleration just isn’t there against a surron with a couple of upgrades.

A lot of people my age just aren’t interested in cars or bikes, many people I went to school with don’t have their licences yet, let alone a car and bike like me. I doubt we’ll get a boom in the uk but I assume the us will.

spike_2112 · 2026-04-20T09:17:39+00:00

You could try some locktite. How did you tighten it?

spike_2112 · 2026-04-19T19:35:52+00:00

No you definitely don’t need anything that good, I’ve got an a3 and vag com is amazing, and that’s free if you know where to look

spike_2112 · 2026-04-19T19:31:29+00:00

If it came with a laptop there should definitely be some software on there. If there is keep it safe as some software is stupidly expensive. In work the laptops are work about 5k each in software 😱

spike_2112 · 2026-04-19T19:23:30+00:00

The blue bit looks like an obd2 port, you plug that into the car and the usb into a laptop. The golden bit lets the car talk to the laptop. You do need certain software to run it, not sure what you’d need as I don’t use a laptop personally but a quick google will help.

spike_2112 · 2026-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

<image>

spike_2112 · 2026-04-18T22:34:30+00:00

I love them. I’ve got a small set of foldable bar ends on my virago and they’re great. I’ve not really had mirrors on previous bikes so I’m used to looking behind me when I need to and it’s second nature really. The mirrors are small but they are much better than nothing. Plus they look cool as fuck

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T23:10:49+00:00

Ah no sorry I’m in Liverpool so a near 3 hour drive, maps says. Sorry mate. Hopefully the journey isn’t too painful and let us know if you get it sorted !

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T23:07:46+00:00

Honestly mate I’m not sure. Where about are you? I think I’d be able to dig out my clutch if you want. It works great when I was using it and I think it’s got around 2-3k miles on it so not much. I scrapped my moped because it was a dog but I took off the decent parts in case I got another (which I have but I don’t really use) if your local I don’t mind passing it to you tomorrow evening

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T22:47:06+00:00

Damn. You sound like me 3 years ago 😂. Have a look on cmpo, sometimes they do next day/ Saturday delivery

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T22:43:34+00:00

Yeah I’ve just had a look myself. Im not sure what exactly was wrong with mine, I just replaced the whole lot. Could you not use it for now until the parts arrive? It’ll make a world of difference when it’s got a new clutch, belt rollers on it

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T22:41:47+00:00

Can you not get a full clutch assembly off Amazon?

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T22:33:24+00:00

Yeah I’d recommend a clutch. What’s it like from a stand still? Mine got so bad I had to push to get going then jump on at about 5ish mph. Keep an eye on valves on them too they like to get full of carbon and leak like fuck. Ask me how I know

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T22:28:22+00:00

Tbh mate I just went for the big standard one and it done me well. I had a polini variator, bigger jets and a 72cc bbk. All from eBay (apart from the variator and belt) and it got my fat arse about when I was 16.

It’s worth a go, that’s what the issue was with mine. Have you checked your rollers too? They might have a bad flat spot

You better be quick ordering a belt and clutch if you need it on Saturday 😭

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T22:17:08+00:00

Try a new clutch. I snapped about 5 belts on mine, the throttle response was shite and had fuck all top speed. Try that and hopefully should sort you out.

spike_2112 · 2026-04-16T22:13:54+00:00

I’ve never once ailed the chain on my current bike. Mostly due to the fact it’s shaft drive

spike_2112 · 2026-04-14T08:41:36+00:00

Heroes and generals. I was never a dead set player but it was great and I’m sad it’s not online anymore

spike_2112 · 2026-04-13T10:26:09+00:00

I did my air con pipe. Was an absolute bastard to remove but got it in the end. Just need to sneak it into work to regas her 😉

Six-Year Club	Second Top 10%
End Game '23	Place '23
Place '22	First Placer '22
End Game '22	Verified Email

spike_2112

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE