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« on: 06 June 2013, 08:02:37 pm »
Yes, I think Tommo's right. He'll probably say he checked his mirrors carefully - in which case how come he didn't see you? A manoeuvre without undue care I would think is the way to go - it worked for me.
Hope you're up and running (and riding soon).
Nick
5727
« on: 06 June 2013, 07:46:36 pm »
Looks like you're getting some decent weather too. I'm so jealous!
5728
« on: 05 June 2013, 10:48:32 pm »
Oh, I did figure it out! How did that happen?
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« on: 05 June 2013, 10:45:05 pm »
Janet
Hi from a newcomer to the FOC.
You shouldn't have problems getting a tyre repaired unless the puncture is close to, or in the sidewall. You can have up to two PERMANENT tyre plugs done before having to throw a tyre. AA-type roadside repairs are only temporary however, and as they tend to open up the puncture too much to fit their plugs, then you DO have to bin the tyre afterwards. No one will want to repair a tyre that is close to, or beyond legal tread-depth limit, and certainly would not be advisable to do anyway.
Nick Crisp
Thanks for that Nick, but here's an excerpt from the Protyre website:
Repair to Motorcycle tyres can be carried out subject to certain limitations. A motorcycle that does not have a ‘W’ speed rating can have a repair carried out in the tread area of the tyre subject to the size of the puncture and any associated damage inside the tyre.
There is no British Standard for carrying out repairs to Motorcycle tyres with a ‘W’ speed rating and therefore most of these tyres cannot be repaired.
My dealers take the same view. They say that as there is no British Standard, insurance could be an issue if a repaired tyre were to let go. Much as it galls me to have to spend out £130, I'm not convinced that there's a viable alternative.
Hi Janet I've worked in a number of bike shops since 1998 and they all did permanent repairs with no problems as long as the aforementioned guidelines were followed. I've had two permanent plugs in one tyre myself, rode the bike as normal (zr rated tyres) and had absolutely no problems. Maybe guidelines have changed since I last worked in such a place (about 4 years ago now), but if not, as long as the damage is not too severe, i.e, not if tyre is split, screw, nail or other debris goes in at an angle etc, you should be ok. I can however, understand the point of view of such companies as you are talking about - they're out to minimise their liability, fair enough. Anyone out there know the law on this (if any), or with further comment? Damn, still haven't quite figured out using other people's posts as quotes to continue a thread... thick or what?!  Nick
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« on: 05 June 2013, 10:11:19 pm »
Is it true that there are certain waxes, polishes and finishers that you shouldn't use if you're ever considering a paint job, as they're such a bugger to remove?
5731
« on: 05 June 2013, 10:03:44 pm »
I thought it was 30% max tint, anything over illegal? Also, isn't it still illegal to sell dark tint visors, that's what most bike shops seem to think?
5732
« on: 05 June 2013, 10:00:40 pm »
I got taken out by a guy who made one of those spur of the moment decisions - "Oh, look, there's a place to park over there" - whilst filtering (carefully). My solicitor, provided by the insurance company, did indeed at first say settle at 50/50, but I wasn't happy with that. I had no witnesses (in fact the car driver claimed a witness after I had continued to challenge). My solicitor said, based on the road layout, that I shouldn't have been filtering but she used Google maps to check the road layout - which changed due to council road improvements before the "accident". I had to go to the council and get old and new road plans, works start & completion dates etc because the solicitors were too damn lazy to go check for themselves. Anyway, the upshot was, I ended up with 70/30 in my favour and a payout from his insurance company - as you can imagine, it took forever. His "witness" mysteriously evaporated early in the proceedings. The only reasons I accepted even that much blame is that the solicitor said that in court, it would probably turn out that way "because filtering is a potentially dangerous manoeuvre"., and I wouldn't have got much more of a payout even if I'd won outright. The car driver said he did check his mirrors carefully and signal. I said, in that case, how come he didn't see me - in other words he manoeuvred without due care.
Nick
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« on: 05 June 2013, 07:47:14 pm »
Thanks mate, it's on my to-do list as of now!
Wasn't there a regular bike meeting point out somewhere by Applecross? Still going?
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« on: 05 June 2013, 05:49:41 pm »
Sorry, just doing my bit for the Scottish Tourist Board! If any of you guys know of a better biking road in Scotland, I'll be sure to make a point of checking it out on my next trip up that way 
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« on: 05 June 2013, 10:41:39 am »
And a P.S. Anyone who hasn't ridden this road needs to put it on their to-do list... These are just through the Glen Shiel bit - the road itself is every bit as enticing!
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« on: 05 June 2013, 10:04:30 am »
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« on: 05 June 2013, 09:33:49 am »
Yeah, got an ad out for a belly pan, can is on it's way, as is rad guard, and hopefully lots more when I can source the bits. Carbon engine covers anyone? I keep meaning to take it in to get the glitch sorted but the weather's too nice at the moment an' I can't bear to be without it 
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« on: 04 June 2013, 11:27:21 pm »
Just load 'er up an' go...! 
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« on: 04 June 2013, 09:36:26 pm »
Fazer no. 4 - I hope this one will be a long -termer... (Still learning to use a computer myself - I hope this works...no picture? Oh... )
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« on: 02 June 2013, 10:06:55 pm »
Viper round, straight thru can with link pipe for sale, good condition.
Wanted, Skidmarx bellypan, any colour, good condition.
All fzs thou gen 1.
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« on: 02 June 2013, 10:14:22 am »
Janet
Hi from a newcomer to the FOC.
You shouldn't have problems getting a tyre repaired unless the puncture is close to, or in the sidewall. You can have up to two PERMANENT tyre plugs done before having to throw a tyre. AA-type roadside repairs are only temporary however, and as they tend to open up the puncture too much to fit their plugs, then you DO have to bin the tyre afterwards. No one will want to repair a tyre that is close to, or beyond legal tread-depth limit, and certainly would not be advisable to do anyway.
Nick Crisp
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