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Hi, I've (just ) got a Yammy XVS 250 Dragstar (04), I was searching the net for a luggage rack so I could carry my 2 mtr chain around with me which weights 9.78 kilos but to my surprise ALL the racks stated 5 kilo max weight, so after all that searching I've decided it was a waste of time so now I'm ...

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Although I have a garage I can't house it in there as it's not big enough for my car as well, I house it in a fenced off area so it is out in the open, chained to the metal fence behind locked gates, so it is out in the weather.

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Hi, I know this is a basic question to those who have been riding for some time :roll: but I wish to buy a cover for my bike, a Yamaha XVS Dragstar, it's 7 foot long, I don't want to pay for 'a name' but want a decent protective cover, what are the things to look for in a motorbike cover? How much ...

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I've got a Yamaha XVS 250cc but I came close to buying a Honda Shadow, Although I have'nt past my test yet I don't regret getting the bike I did, purely on looks, it's not a contest, people like what they like, each to there own but I was wondering what others thought about the 2 & how they ...

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I found out today that although the chains I've been looking at are Thatcham they have standards, i.e, silver-gold, I would assume gold is the better one but was informed that as long as its Thatcham it doesn't matter, is that just sales talk?

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was your mates alarm Thatcham approved? I understand it's not as easy as that if it is.

Ok thanks. I would have thought that if you cut through the chain or its a Thatcham approved chain they would need the right equipment & while they are trying to cut it the alarm would be going off & if it's chained to something then they cant just pick it up.

Hi, I have a Yamaha XVS 250cc, I would like any advice on the security, I've heard some say that an alarm is a waste of money, & Almax chains are the best to get. I don't know what the best alarm is to get but I know for insurance it has to be Thatcham approved.

What sort of price should I expect ...

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I'm going to be taking my motorbike test soon & have been looking around for a bike thats has a 250cc engine & around 33bhp because as you may know for the 1st 2 years in the UK that will be the maximum I can ride, I've been phoning around show rooms & was informed by a yamaha dealer that the ...