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    #62
    Sonics2k
    Registered Users Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭Sonics2k


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    What's the best alternative to biker. ie for Irish bikers?

    Probably here.

    Biker.ie is/was great for seeing the upcoming events and ride outs, and it's grand if you avoid the General Chat.


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    #63
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,334 ✭✭✭bladespin


    I do miss my boobies avatar tho lol. The rest not so much.


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    #64
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    What's the best alternative to biker. ie for Irish bikers?

    No idea, best of luck with the search though. :-P

    I joke but now that you mention it, is anyone a member on any other forums?
    Sonics2k wrote: »
    Probably here.

    Biker.ie is/was great for seeing the upcoming events and ride outs, and it's grand if you avoid the General Chat.

    That's if they even grant you access.


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    #65
    Zipppy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    KildareMan wrote:
    Been here for a long time, just not posting. Pretty much like B****.ie Difference here though mods/admin don't throw toys out the cot when you disagree with their pov (in a civil manner), delete your posts and send you down. 5 year olds on capri sun are more restrained.

    Ah KM.. longtime no hear.. I remember you well from IBF :)
    Zascar wrote:
    I was on there for a long time, well over 1000 posts. Was great at the beginning but yes the childlessness and power struggles are pretty pathetic. Bikers I have found are usually a very sound bunch who are friendly and helpful - but some not so much over there. They had a few regular spins going but they were fast and I was brand new so I organised a 'Rookie Run' for people newer and not interested in averaging 100mph. Started off with 4 people the first week, then 6 then 12 - pretty fast it was 30 and 40 bikes and people were leaving the other spins to come with us. They hated me for it and it just got petty. When they found out I was a mod here I got banned. Lol. Fun times.

    Organise one here and I'll come along.. too old for riding like Rossi on Sunday spins these days plus most people I used to spin with have moved on / away..


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    #66
    Zipppy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Glen_Quagmire wrote:
    What's the best alternative to biker. ie for Irish bikers?


    bring back IBF I say :)


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    #67
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,227 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    What's the best alternative to biker. ie for Irish bikers?
    For what? Facebook groups or just bike specific forums


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    #68
    CharlieR
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭CharlieR


    My account was deleted today as I asked about abba skylift discount post, no notice just got the message account closed.

    ??? What there whole game is about.


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    #69
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭horse7


    Once you've left the dark side there is no return.


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    #70
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    CharlieR wrote: »
    My account was deleted today as I asked about abba skylift discount post, no notice just got the message account closed.

    ??? What there whole game is about.


    Are you a regular contributer..?..if not it might be the reason...even if you go on once a week and call someone a tosser that will count...its what i do...:D.


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    #71
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    horse7 wrote: »
    Once you've left the dark side there is no return.

    that would be the bright side of the dark side. Win-Win.


    Tbh, FB has taken over what Forum's used to do for most people.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #72
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,334 ✭✭✭bladespin


    galwaytt wrote: »
    that would be the bright side of the dark side. Win-Win.


    Tbh, FB has taken over what Forum's used to do for most people.

    Agree but find FB a complete pita when it comes to finding stuff.


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    #73
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    bladespin wrote: »
    Agree but find FB a complete pita when it comes to finding stuff.


    Dont do it..never will.....i'd rather make mistakes than join ...:)


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    #74
    CharlieR
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭CharlieR


    Joined years ago and for last few months a regular poster, obviously not regular enough, no great loss as you say as you can still see the info just can’t ask a question.

    Always thought it was weird how their Cork meet was always top secret with no mention of exact details.


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    #75
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭horse7


    The workshop has good articles, but you can't view them.


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    #76
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    CharlieR wrote: »

    Always thought it was weird how their Cork meet was always top secret with no mention of exact details.


    Its an inbreed thing...best not get involved...;)


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    #77
    The Nutty M
    Registered Users Posts: 901 ✭✭✭The Nutty M


    Was that the one by the viaduct?


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    #78
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    The Nutty M wrote: »
    Was that the one by the viaduct?


    Nah...thats just a popular dogging spot.................:D


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    #79
    Zipppy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Zascar wrote: »
    I was on there for a long time, well over 1000 posts. Was great at the beginning but yes the childlessness and power struggles are pretty pathetic. Bikers I have found are usually a very sound bunch who are friendly and helpful - but some not so much over there. They had a few regular spins going but they were fast and I was brand new so I organised a 'Rookie Run' for people newer and not interested in averaging 100mph. Started off with 4 people the first week, then 6 then 12 - pretty fast it was 30 and 40 bikes and people were leaving the other spins to come with us. They hated me for it and it just got petty. When they found out I was a mod here I got banned. Lol. Fun times.

    Why not organise some 'rookie runs' on here ?


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    #80
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Why not organise some 'rookie runs' on here ?

    If memory serves me right, he might have before.


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    #81
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Why not organise some 'rookie runs' on here ?



    :eek:....careful of "organising" anything thesedays...someone falls off, next thing you have no house...;)


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    #82
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    :eek:....careful of "organising" anything thesedays...someone falls off, next thing you have no house...;)

    Just roll over them a few times! :D


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    #83
    CorkCBR6
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭CorkCBR6


    CharlieR wrote: »
    Joined years ago and for last few months a regular poster, obviously not regular enough, no great loss as you say as you can still see the info just can’t ask a question.

    Always thought it was weird how their Cork meet was always top secret with no mention of exact details.

    The Viaduct group? Vintage Jap MCC

    Not a fan of Biker.ie but they were a sound bunch.
    No details? The Viaduct Bar first Sunday of every month for breakfast, can't be that hard to understand?!


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    #84
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Why not organise some 'rookie runs' on here ?

    I did organise a meetup a few years ago, was really good pity we didn't do more. A group of other lads do regular spins but I belvie the chat is mostly on whatsapp these days more so than the forum.

    Unfortunately I no longer live in Ireland so tricky to do any more - but someone should!


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    #85
    honda boi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭honda boi


    Will have my bike to running condition soon and wouldn't mind a spin on some Sundays.


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    #86
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Why not organise some 'rookie runs' on here ?

    You can organise one on the Sunday Spin thread. It's there for anyone to sort a spin, if I'm ever out on the weekend I always share it there. Now a days, my spins are limited to going around a roundabout twice on the way to work but there used to be a lot of meet ups in the past and it would be good to see people organising them again.


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    #87
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,227 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    It's dying a slow death. It has 3 posts/comments today. Stuff in general chat front page that hasn't had a new comment in a week. It's actually dead.


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    #88
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Cienciano wrote: »
    It's dying a slow death. It has 3 posts/comments today. Stuff in general chat front page that hasn't had a new comment in a week. It's actually dead.

    I was a member a few years back and got some wonderful help and advice... One chap gave me a footpeg for my Super Four for free, as I was stuck.

    But all the LGBT / LOL teh gayz / Viagra nonsense wore me down quick and I didn't want anything more to do with it as a community. They closed my account for inactivity and I'm absolutely fine with it. No loss.


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    #89
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,334 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Found out over the weekend just how helpful it used to be resource wise, found out over the weekend there were lads on FB groups who didn't know who MAG were or what they did etc.

    While it may have fallen it used to be a great source for info/help.


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    #90
    InTheShadows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 727 ✭✭✭InTheShadows


    Some decent lads on there once upon a time but I rarely post on it now.


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    #91
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    InTheShadows wrote: »
    Some decent lads on there once upon a time but I rarely post on it now.

    Still some sound lads on there, but it's the knobheads that rule the roost....


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