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« on: 28 January 2024, 10:10:32 pm »
Just a plan to curtail freedom of movement I expect. Initially my car insurance went from £307 to £565 with no alterations to the previous year. Changed company’s and had to settle for £425, bearing in mind the car’s a year older and worth less, and mileage reduced due to ULEZ non compliance.
Bike insurance due in Feb, not looking forward to that for sure.
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« on: 23 January 2024, 08:03:46 pm »
Re: Five availability…I bought my first pair from the Five stand at the Excel bike show about 3 years ago. Since then SBS, J&S, Get Geared, Bikers World and Motolegends have become stockists. I believe Five are a French company. The Held 2 in 1 that Gnasher mentioned are excellent. Bought mine from Infinity. The same gloves are sold under the BMW brand.
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« on: 22 January 2024, 09:49:15 am »
Over the years I’ve gained a box full of gloves, that usually I’ve put up with an unsatisfactory fit, until something better fitting, comes along.
I’d say I’m an average medium/large dependent on the make. Over recent years I’ve found the most accurate fit, have been Rukka, Held and Five. As far as I know Five are purely a glove manufacturer. I’d add Gerbing to the list for heated gloves, but needed a size larger than the one I would have naturally chosen.
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« on: 21 January 2024, 10:05:16 pm »
Powerbronze used to sell coloured headlight protectors, although as you say, illegal in the UK. I had an amber one for my Fireblade in the late 90’s early 2000’s, to use abroad. Sometimes there’d be as many as sixteen of us going down to the Bol d’Or, so by me riding at the back, the leader of the group knew we were all present if he could see the amber headlight. Worked a treat. 
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« on: 21 January 2024, 09:52:19 pm »
Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.
How id you get the doors on the bike.
Very good  . Got the doors a while back when Howdens had an offer. I can get there with the car avoiding ULEZ cameras. However getting to Wickes is another matter. 
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« on: 20 January 2024, 08:01:52 pm »
Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.
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« on: 10 January 2024, 09:11:04 pm »
Glad your op went well and has been successful. Do you have to take it easy using your left arm for a while, or is it full gas straight away?
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« on: 08 January 2024, 10:47:10 am »
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« on: 06 January 2024, 03:55:51 pm »
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« on: 04 January 2024, 04:57:37 pm »
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« on: 25 December 2023, 09:29:26 am »
Wishing you all a Happy non-Religion Specific Winter Solstice Festival 
Let’s do it properly whilst we still can  ………Merry Christmas everyone. 
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« on: 18 December 2023, 09:56:50 am »
Glad your op went to plan, you just have to try and be a patient patient now . Merry Christmas.
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« on: 17 December 2023, 11:37:47 am »
BSB used to have one round at Assen until quite recently. Maybe the organisers have returned to that format, but chosen Spain for the opener as the weather should be more predictable. Hopefully Glen will be champ.
Totally agree with your comments on Casey and Marc. You can’t deny their talent, but are certainly down the list personality wise. There is excitement around most classes for the coming season, Marc on the Ducati, Toprak on the Beemer, Sam Lowes racing his brother and Guintoli on the Beemer in world endurance. Can’t wait, got my Le Mans tickets booked already.
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« on: 16 December 2023, 01:36:04 pm »
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« on: 15 December 2023, 08:03:15 pm »
Tommy Bridewell, 2023 BSB champion.
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« on: 11 December 2023, 04:42:10 pm »
Nice Kenny Robert’s skunk paint job. Last time I checked, Gilles still do quality rear sets for the Gen 1 Fazer/FZ1. How high have you jacked the rear.
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« on: 09 December 2023, 09:01:35 am »
Hopefully Tommy will be used to the Irwin level of banter, as he’ll have Andrew in his ear this time on the Honda. So hope Glen wins it next season.
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« on: 06 December 2023, 06:00:55 pm »
Hope your op goes well for you, and hopefully resolves the problem. Just have to drink right handed over the holiday. I shouldn’t think that will be too much trouble for a man of your calibre. The only snag with having so much time off at Christmas and being rather vulnerable is……….them (child alert, child alert). The very best of luck with that
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« on: 06 December 2023, 11:25:10 am »
Garmin 395 motorcycle sat nav, kit includes car mount, instructions, boxed. The sat nav has a fitting on the rear to allow a tether to be attached, this can easily be removed if not required. £150 posted.
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« on: 05 December 2023, 05:29:12 pm »
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« on: 30 November 2023, 07:59:27 am »
Love it ….wish I’d never sold my CRM AR 
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« on: 27 November 2023, 03:54:51 pm »
I once coined the expression "Talking biker bollocks" for those conversations between riders which tend to be a long list of anecdotes about good rides they've had and idiots they've encountered on the roads!
And some talk a load more of it than others . When the bullshit starts flying, it’s time to go, or failing that, invent a few place names or events, and they’ll agree they’ve been there or attended the event. Priceless  .
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« on: 24 November 2023, 09:31:37 am »
The longer you’ve been at this motorcycling game, the more experiences, good or bad, you’re bound to have. Meeting great people must be one of my top positives.
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« on: 22 November 2023, 07:38:01 pm »
Haha yes, tyre fitting companies. Don't get me started on that one.......
Seems there’s always a tyre fitting horror story in most bikers experiences, usually in their top three.
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« on: 17 November 2023, 11:39:26 am »
I must admit that despite other people’s horror stories, my experiences have been relatively ok with main dealers, with only a gouged rear hub after a chain and sprocket change at a Triumph dealer springing to mind. The wheel was exchanged without any fuss I hasten to add. My less favourable experiences have all been with tyre fitting companies in the 90’s, and have since had tyres fitted to loose wheels ever since.
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