I work on the assumption that everyone on the roads is an idiot so when some one proves otherwise its a pleasant surprise !


Its a bad move to try and change someone else's bad driving - it tends to piss people off and make the situation worse - just stop spending  you time looking at him in you mirror ( and not the idiots in front of you) and they will pass you soon - normally at the worst overtaking point you can think of!


No point getting mad about it - it just ruins your day and makes you die younger than you should - chill!

where are you based - north or south of Dundee?

well spring may have finally arrived to the frozen wastes of North East Scotland - took my fazer out for the first run of the year ( yes I'm a fair weather biker these days) - bring on the summer!


Today was the first chance to try out the new double bubble screen - I know they don't work for all heights but I'm 6'4 and it seems to have stopped the blast hitting me square in the face - result!

I have never put much sway on what Bike journos do and say.




still would like to know were to get some - you are obviously carrying bigger plums than me as you dont need them!

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The reson we didn't take em was in case of a car crash and the rescue services would think they were hers - stupid moo



Yes we routinely check for porno and make sure the occupant are wearing clean underwear before cutting them out of cars ! Lol

Hi Simon - sorry to hear your have so many problems with you back - as one of the earlier post said - there are two types of people who have back injuries , those who give up and those who keep kicking .
I know its a shit to keep kicking (  I fractured two lumbar vertebrae which subsequently sliced the adjoining discs to shreds) but long term its worth it - with the help of drugs and a sense of humour ( and a supportive wife) I'm still active even though its taken a long time ( just returned to motorcycles after a 10 year break).
 
What ever happens best of luck with your opp - and remember you can always buy another bike in the future,
 
thinking of you
 
Ponkster
 
PS let us know how you get on and stay on the forum.
 

Both the food groups - Beer and Pies - Hoorah

attached are a pic of the front bracket and the rear bracket - both sides are similar fittings, hope this helps.


Please excuse the state of my bike - its been sitting outside all winter and is due a jolly good spring clean.

My belly pan took a lot of fiddling to get in the right position - I put all the fittings on loose and then shuggled it about until it looked right - then tightened every thing up .


I can take some photos of the fittings if it would help

sorry the pic didn't copy into my post - I was talking about the cut away picture in the middle of the post

Hi there - I too am a rider who returned to bikes after a spinal injury  ( L3+4 vertical fracture) , I find the riding position very good as you body is upright with you heels tucked slightly up which takes the pressure of your sciatic nerves.
 
As for problems - yes some have the sprocket nut problem - ask if its been changed , down pipes rot , brakes seize if not used but on the whole they are a pretty hardy bike and a million miles from prima dona sports bike which need constant fettling to keep them on the road.
 

looks like my mut Malky - the best dogs there are!

does anyone know what laws and regs apply to a 1959 motorcycle - particularly in relation to the exhaust requirements ?
I can find the info on modern bikes but was wondering what applied to the older MOT exempt bikes - I am currently riding one with no silencer and would like to know my facts if stopped by a copper younger than the bike  (which is most of them!)




Ponkster ( Chris )