/r/BritishBikerProblems
A place for all things relevant to problems of being a biker in the United Kingdom.
Our sister sub r/BeingBritish
RULES
A nod or a head twist to fellow bikers is just being nice. No prejudice against mopeds and scooters, not everyone can or wants to ride a proper bike.
No personal attacks, take that shit outside, video it and post a link.
If you post a pic or video of a S.Q.U.I.D don't forget to point out they are now probably trying to shower with stumps for hands. In fact, preface the post with [SQUID]
Meta
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/r/BritishBikerProblems
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Riding along on my new KTM 1290 I noticed the RH mirror was loose on its mount. At the next set of lights I spun the mirror around clockwise to tighten it back up. The lights turned green and I found myself holding a detached mirror. A bastard thread! Thanks KTM....
19:21 UTC
I've just realised that when I give a nonchalant tilt of the head to a fellow biker coming the other way I'm prevented from seeing whether the tilt is returned. Just to put things right, those that don't are a load of miserable bastards, Thankyou..
19:59 UTC
Can anyone tell me what this bike part is called? Much appreciated.
My mate bought a a Lexmoto XTRS and some parts need replacing.
23:59 UTC
Bikes that sound good with loud exhausts. HD(obs), Indian, pre-1980 British, Guzzi. Bikes that sound shite, any UJM, any 2-stroke, any small capacity.
08:02 UTC
Security
Hi guys, can you recommend me security equipment to buy for a 125. Ideally I want to buy a disc lock, chain, break lock too.
10:16 UTC
Where can we buy D30 Racing LP2 Pro armour
Where can we buy D30 Racing LP2 Pro armour in the UK? It’s the latest and greatest stuff from D30:
I am still waiting to see a UK stockist. Is it too new?
13:57 UTC
10 days to Save London Motorcycling! Join the protest on 8th October against Hackney motorcycle parking charges of up to £6 per hour
11:34 UTC
Hackney Council want to charge motorcycles to park - up to £6 per hour - £14k a year for a commuter
20:06 UTC
Got up at 6 for a quick blast and brekkie with my mate but had to be back home by 9:30 for DIY.
I could have stayed out all day. The roads were dead, the sun was shining, the tyres were sticky, it was perfect.
09:35 UTC
BSA A65 cafe racer motorcycle
01:18 UTC
The son-in-law buys a Harley, but I have to stop laughing when he shows me a picture. It's a roadster and looks OK....
07:12 UTC
The roads are terrible, I went over a pothole yesterday, frightened me to death as was filled with water and invisible. No wheel damage I can see..
07:10 UTC
The last puncture I remember was 1976. I get one, get it repaired and then immediately get another 1cm from the last and have to buy a new tyre....
07:08 UTC
When the weather looks crap so you take the car to work, and its then beaming sunshine by 10am.
12:17 UTC
Roads have cleared, but it's still cold and I can't be arsed to get dressed. I'm going to try and make a cake with just one egg.....
10:54 UTC
Snow, in April. I'm going to starve.....
10:39 UTC
Lots of rain is washing the salt off the roads. Temperatures are dropping, so the gritters will be round..... my lovely ally.. !
23:20 UTC
I've noticed that police bikes tend to be BMW 1200's or 1300 Yams. Neither of which has a prayer against H2 Ninjas and the like. So why not save some money and put the coppers on mopeds?
17:40 UTC
Anyone thinking of buying a new bike this year? If so, what's on your list of possibilities.
For me, my heart's desire is a Guzzi Griso or Sport, and I've saved enough to get a nice second hand one. Guzzi has stopped making these and just do the 750 and 900 in various guises. All of which don't appeal to me at all....
12:20 UTC
When I was younger, and bikes were steam powered, the convention was a nod to passing bikers. These days it seems to be a cheeky turn of the head. I can't decide which is best....
20:30 UTC
To be honest, I find most car drivers to be fairly considerate. The road from the M62 to Leeds road is usually blocked end to end, almost every driver will pull over to the left for me.
20:09 UTC
Some bike jokes
Know what the hardest part of riding a scooter is? Telling your parents you're gay.
It was only when I bought a motorbike that I found out that adrenaline is brown.
Gray-haired bikers don't get that way from pure luck.
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop. The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the garage "Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?"
The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his ha nds on a rag and said, "So Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, repair any damage, and then put them back in, and when I finish, it works just like new.
So how come I make $39,675 a year, a pretty small salary and you get the really big bucks ($1,695,759) when you and I are doing basically the same work?"
The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the mechanic................................ "Try doing it with the engine running."
16:00 UTC
My hands are freezing, and I can't find my heated inserts anywhere.... anyone know when spring will arrive?
23:15 UTC
I bought some sun strips for my helmet off eBay, which turned out to be strips of that shit some people black out car windows with. It's left a permanent stain.....
20:43 UTC