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5101
« on: 26 January 2013, 04:28:25 pm »
Dodgy as hell, but I don't care!
Next challenge, your bike with a pint.
5102
« on: 25 January 2013, 03:04:58 pm »
Be creative, its just for fun whilst everyone's snowed in.
Next challenge, your bike dressed in drag.
Who's snowed in? I'm out there having fun!!  Next challenge, your bike dressed in drag.
5103
« on: 25 January 2013, 02:20:20 pm »
"Your bike dressed in drag" - The BIKE has to be in drag (how does that work??) or you riding your bike in drag? The latter sounds painful in this weather!!  Next challenge: your bike dressed in drag
5104
« on: 24 January 2013, 09:10:31 pm »
on public roads why do you need to get your knee down? I dont get it 
Track yeah I can see the need but not so much on public roads at legal(ish) speeds you shouldn need too..
Budgie
If I'm going down a road, and there's a sharp bend I'm not expecting, I want to be able to recover. Includes if I get cut up by a cager.
5105
« on: 23 January 2013, 08:12:49 pm »
For your info, 4 blokes, 4 bikes, sharing a 4 berth cabin was £449.50 return
Wow, that's expensive!! Much cheaper further south!
5106
« on: 23 January 2013, 04:05:45 pm »
I personally have always used Times New Roman. It looks quite smart, and is compatible with most, if not all word processors. Then again, force of habit has come into it for me too.
5107
« on: 23 January 2013, 04:03:36 pm »
Lol, it's an old pic, I just thought I'd post for a laugh.
Next challenge your bike next to a subway.
Food on the mind? lol
I said Submarine.
No submarines near Hatfield. And my Google recommended ads now look funny.
5108
« on: 23 January 2013, 03:54:30 pm »
Early days yet but having a squint at the website it's impossible to book 4 or 5 motorbike and one 4 or 5 berth cabin between you online. It wants to charge you all individually as having a 2 berth cabin each.
Anyone had any joy booking a group on this crossing ?
Ta
Les
In general, the ferry companies assume that each vehicle is a completely separate booking. If I were you, I'd try ringing the ferry company directly and asking them.
5109
« on: 23 January 2013, 03:18:02 pm »
If its in good nick u shud ask him if he will swop it for yours lol
Speek to ya later chris
Not a chance, lol!! 
5110
« on: 23 January 2013, 01:54:39 pm »
Just thought I'd pop a note down - there's an FZS 600 down my local bike shop that's been there for a couple of months. It's silver, black and red. Has a Scottoiler, new chain and sprockets, and tyres in good nick. The dealer is asking £1350, but is certainly open to good offers.
The bike shop is Twist & Go in Hatfield (Herts), 01707 274457
5111
« on: 23 January 2013, 01:45:52 pm »
Mine are curved top, bottom, sides, everywhere! As for their virginity, I intend to do it the right way when the weather cheers up. 
5112
« on: 23 January 2013, 11:10:56 am »
I feel really thick now, but I need to ask: How can you tell which slider goes on which knee? Unfortunately, mine aren't conveniently marked L and R! Any advice on how to distinuish them?
Thanks!
5113
« on: 22 January 2013, 07:11:45 pm »
gonna open myself up to ridicule but whats the point wasent even burning petrol
True, but consider the craftmanship that went into that little engine! Think of the precision of the meaurements, how the minute pieces all interact. From an engineering view point, that this is a thing of great beauty.
5114
« on: 22 January 2013, 09:34:08 am »
you should have expected this a response asking such a question on a forum
I did expect such a response, to a certain extent. In fact, it's a lot quieter than I expecting! As I've said, I'm interested in the practical applications (as in an emergency, say) rather than any showboating or attempted neck breaking.
5115
« on: 22 January 2013, 12:33:52 am »
I'll be up for this meet on 3rd feb as long as you dont mind a ratty gen1 600 tagging along  . I'm near dartford so can meet at the blackheath bacon butty box easy.
Ian
You'll be seeing another tatty 600 turning up - mine! See you on the 3rd!
5116
« on: 21 January 2013, 07:18:07 pm »
Would you sell the items separately, & are they still available?
5117
« on: 21 January 2013, 01:21:28 pm »
I don't think people were really suggesting "stupid riding" at all, in reality it's just a matter of fact that nobody ever has a clue of road conditions, and although unbelievably our roads are actually better than most, the threat of oil, diesel, and petrol spilled from lorrys, buses and the like can make putting your knee down extremely off putting, especially when it's not that necessary.
I hope that doesn't make me sound like a killjoy, 'cos that's not the way i intended it to sound!
By "planning", I included crawling round said corner at about 5mph a few times to get an idea of conditions! I don't want to get my knee down on a patch of diesel, thanks very much! As for being a killjoy, I would say you're just advocating common sense instead. Much better! (I would contest the "better than most" bit. In France, B-roads are kept in better nick than our A-roads! I have huge dings in both front and rear rims from hitting English potholes. English roads are pretty awful!!)
5118
« on: 21 January 2013, 12:53:58 pm »
Thanks bozboz, but I don't see a Youtube link, if you meant to add one?
Here we go ^^^^^
Awesome, thanks!
5119
« on: 21 January 2013, 12:52:46 pm »
In reply to all the guys warning me about wrecking: I know full well what the consequences of stupid riding are (I nearly wrote off my 125 when I didn't see a sharp corner in time when riding at night. 40mph + hedge = tears). I am all-too familiar with the pain of seeing one's pride and joy damaged. Not to mention the financial pain of repairing it.
Luckily, I'm also a chicken! If I feel it's getting too close to my comfort zone, I'll quite happily wimp out, bike intact. As for where to learn, there are some pretty quiet roundabouts nearby, and failing that, Tesco's carpark on a Sunday. It's not like I'm lacking in places to learn.
I can't really afford a course, or even a track day (if they'd even let me on. 33bhp limit on the license). My plan was just to take it easy, scout out good locations beforehand, and approach the corners without rushing, and being prepared.
As for why I want to learn, it's not for the kudos or any of that crap, it's a question of knowledge of my own limits and my own skill. It's comforting knowing you CAN go that little bit further if you really need to - but hopefully you never will. The same reasons why the pros recommend you practise your emergency breaking regularly. If the s*** hits the fan, you'll have enough on your plate without having doubts of your own ability.
5120
« on: 21 January 2013, 01:08:41 am »
I might go with a friend of mine, depending on workload and whether anyone else is going! Would it be a good idea to arrange a meet at a particular stand, and a particular time on certain days? Mean we don't go up to random people asking, "S'cuse me, you a foccer?" Might get into trouble for that!!
5121
« on: 21 January 2013, 01:04:47 am »
thanks redrat. seeya soon. anyone else?
I'm in Hatfield, so just up the A1M. If the weather's cleared (i.e., the bloody ice has thawed), then I'd be well up for it! As long as I know where & when we're starting, and as long as you guys let my restricted Fazer keep up with you, all is good! 
5122
« on: 20 January 2013, 11:34:43 pm »
Thanks bozboz, but I don't see a Youtube link, if you meant to add one?
5123
« on: 20 January 2013, 09:43:47 pm »
Hello fellow Foccers! I've just got some replacement trousers, so now I can try to get my knee down! Previous trousers were textiles, so no sliders. However, I now want to give it a shot (well, once this bloody snow clears!  ). I've been reading plenty of articles and watching Youtube vids, but thought I'd ask here: a) what speed is right on a mid-size / largish roundabout? and b) I'm a bit worried about the exhaust, is that safe and OK at those angles? I have a stock exhaust, and am 6ft 3. Any advice / input would be appreciated, thanks!
5124
« on: 13 January 2013, 12:07:29 am »
I suspect that my Fazer runs rich too then. My bike is also restricted, and on day to day riding (into Uni and back), I only get about 45 - 50mpg. A bit of a wakeup call from the 78mpg I got out of my Varadero 125!!
I never used to get more than 65mpg from my Varadero ever! Rag it, drive it like a granny, nothing!
Carbs or injection? I had a carbs model, fitted a 15 tooth front sprocket, and took the baffle out of the airbox to improve flow. Knocked revs down by about 1000 rpm for a given speed. I thought that 78mpg was pretty good for an '04 ridden aggressively seeing as the newer ones are advertised at 90mpg!
5125
« on: 12 January 2013, 11:02:08 pm »
I presume this is from Dinard airport with Ryanair?
Experience tells me that £53 is a very good price from there. You can get cheaper, but you can also get a lot dearer!!
If flying from Rennes, it's also a good price. I can't comment on Nantes though...
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