No doubt on eBay you’ll be able to find a Lextek copy for a third of the price, that’s come out of the same factory. A pal bought an Akra copy with the link pipe, hanger and exhaust springs for £37 a year ago from China. It took about a month to be delivered, but is still going strong showing little signs of ageing. When you know it’s Chinese and is cheap, it’s sometimes worth the risk, because if it’s no good it’s in the bin. Rukka is always associated with Scandinavia, people believing that’s where it’s made. Their latest suit, the Kingsley, is £2,399.98 RRP. It does have a long guarantee, 5years I think, but it’s made in China. Imagine what the mark-up is on that
That's where firms like Klarna come into play [...] and easy finance makes it possible.
When you’re on a tight budget it’s surprising what can be managed. If you’ve got to ride in the rain without waterproof boots, a couple of carrier bags, not the ones with holes in, and a few elastic bands to hold them in place, before putting your boots on. Waterproof boots sorted . Had to do that on a particularly wet TT in the ‘90’s. Then along came Gore Tex to make life a lot easier, although more of a threat to the wallet.
For years, I bought my waterproofs from a Farmers supply shop. Two piece, with pockets in the jacket. They were brilliant in the rain (obviously!) and only cost about £6 each time they needed replacing.
Specsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby .
Quote from: robbo on 24 March 2021, 09:29:34 amSpecsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby .Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.
Quote from: fazerscotty on 24 March 2021, 07:52:44 pmQuote from: robbo on 24 March 2021, 09:29:34 amSpecsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby .Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.Exactly. I've a pal who lives in France, and as an experiment we booked return eurotunnel trips for the same date/time/mode of transport(motorcycle). His ticket price was far less than mine.
Quote from: robbo on 27 March 2021, 08:15:45 amQuote from: fazerscotty on 24 March 2021, 07:52:44 pmQuote from: robbo on 24 March 2021, 09:29:34 amSpecsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby .Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.Exactly. I've a pal who lives in France, and as an experiment we booked return eurotunnel trips for the same date/time/mode of transport(motorcycle). His ticket price was far less than mine.It'll be more expensive to use the Eurostar from that side soon!
Quote from: fazerscotty on 28 March 2021, 07:44:41 pmQuote from: robbo on 27 March 2021, 08:15:45 amQuote from: fazerscotty on 24 March 2021, 07:52:44 pmQuote from: robbo on 24 March 2021, 09:29:34 amSpecsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby .Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.Exactly. I've a pal who lives in France, and as an experiment we booked return eurotunnel trips for the same date/time/mode of transport(motorcycle). His ticket price was far less than mine.It'll be more expensive to use the Eurostar from that side soon!Why, what's happening?.
Maybe they’ll set up one of those crowd funding requests. People seem to do it at the drop of a hat nowadays.
Quote from: robbo on 07 April 2021, 08:01:00 pmMaybe they’ll set up one of those crowd funding requests. People seem to do it at the drop of a hat nowadays.Talking of which - I need a new helmet............
Picked up another Caberg flip front - the Duke II. Just go to transfer the intercomm over from the old one. Then finish the fettling on the Thou. Then keep fingers crossed for the good weather. Then hopefully get a day off to myself.......
Got the possibility of a half day - however, my car has died and now needs replacing.........
Quote from: fazerscotty on 19 April 2021, 08:45:26 pmGot the possibility of a half day - however, my car has died and now needs replacing......... Oh mate.....feel your pain. In my case, if it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.