Out and about riding this morning as Ive got a late start at work... practise that IPSGA system... poor bike didn't get washed due to hangover and rugby.

Im riding back to Reading this weekend... you around Rossgo??

Went out for a observed ride. Went really well, have arranged one for next week to see if I should be out in for my cross check Have you had the test yet Rossgo ? No mate not yet. Taking my time.over it all really. Can't see it being that much longer though [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH] Im taking ...

Going to brave washing mine... its rancid with flies and stuff... but I'm too hungover, the rugby is on and it's cold outside. I need motivation!

Im after one of these too so Im keen to see if it's good

StMarks! wow! Thank you... all very helpful

TonyB - I did one session on the ski place in Reading - it was really helpful but I still needed two days of intensive ski school before I could safely get down a run (then I went for it and did a black run day 4 on skis) hehehe

Im struggling to get up and down the stairs!!! I can barely walk!!!

Slightly off topic... Duke you're nearby me... by any chance are you part of the SAMMs IAMs group? Riding this Saturday from Telford services... ... Im hoping that snow in Germany etc doesn't creep over this way any time soon!!!! jT.... would you advise the group chalet share then? I'm quite up for ...

Upped it in the gym, running and doing HIIT sessions twice a week... body hurts every morning, it's a struggle to drag myself out to run at 6.30am but I'm sticking at it!!! That and Ive started protein shakes... I might be single soon if I do this for too long. I smell. BUT I'm pretty sure I can fee...

Im thinking of getting the AGV Valentino Rossi replica covered in hand prints and kisses... or the pink and blue Guy Martin replica...

Only thing is... they're REALLY cheap. Are they as good as they look or will I regret it?

StMarks thanks!!! Where exactly have you been to? We're looking at around 5th December to 12th December so I'm hoping most resorts will have plenty of snow around then! Chris isn't so forgiving of other peoples habits... whereas I'd be happy sharing a huge room with 10 others! Hence it probably bein...

Think we're probably looking to spend a total of £1500 - £2000 for the whole trip (to inc flights, transfers, hotel, ski hire, lift pass)

We're not too fussy on the size of the hotel/studio flat... and happy to go for a lower quality to get better skiing

Hello! I'm looking for some advice about skiing. I've only been once before as part of a group of 6 - the chalet we had was out of this world amazing. This year it's just me and my partner skiing... as its only two of us I'm guessing we'll be restricted to a hotel/studio flat (I don't fancy sharing ...

Tank grips have arrived... no idea how to work out exactly where I need them... will probably end up with it stuck in my hair instead.

TonyB wrote:Did your bag sit ok after playing with it?

I read that SO wrong.

TonyB wrote:I hate cleaning my bike. I don't even do a normal clean. That's what Eastern European run car washes are for [emoji6]

I felt sooooo smug riding off after getting my bike cleaned by a car wash... until I saw what that chemical crap does to your metal work ARGHH!

Epic. Fail.

Blade wrote:

C00kiemonster wrote:

Blade wrote:That was the upper limit on the 08 Blade that had a known issue with oil consumption. Most engines won't use any oil or next to nothing.

Bad Honda quality

There is no such thing, it's just jealous competition scar mongering

Mines used no oil since my last top up... in early May

I think it was the filter replenishing after the oil change as suggested in my original post. Especially if happened a few weeks ago. If it's low top it up and monitor consumption. Honda quoted 1 litre every 1000 miles as the upper acceptable limit when they had problems with the 08 Blade but I wou...

Kwacky wrote:Ro, is your weight gained not muscle seeing as you're doing so much exercise?

Hmm... could be... but why do things wobble that didn't used to wobble if its muscle??!

Kwacky wrote:Cars are warm, that's for certain.

And they come with self cleaning screens and your hair isn't wet when you arrive.... and your leathers don't smell like wet dog at the end of the week...

Am I getting soft by buying a car?! I've seen the weather forecast for tomorrow.... I'm driving to work.

This is my first winter in 3yrs that I've got a car... so up until now all I've done is ride through thick and thin... the snow last year was... interesting. I'm not dreaming of a white Christmas!