Cav wrote:Fixer, were you heading Northbound on the M5 yesterday morning? Saw a Multi in Red.. headlights were blinding even from the other carriageway!!

No not me Cav, yeah the headlights are rather bright though

Fixer, were you heading Northbound on the M5 yesterday morning? Saw a Multi in Red.. headlights were blinding even from the other carriageway!!

... The disorientation seemed/looked about right.....strange environment, situation awareness at a minimum, etc. The med. apparently went to assist other kids with more pressing needs. Vids of a bleeding adult don't have quite the same cachet as that of a child. It's not like the camera operator ...

... The disorientation seemed/looked about right.....strange environment, situation awareness at a minimum, etc. The med. apparently went to assist other kids with more pressing needs. Vids of a bleeding adult don't have quite the same cachet as that of a child. It's not like the camera operator ...

I love my speed triple, so I would say try the new one. But I'm biased.

Thruxton is meant to be good if you want a naked retro bike. Or at least just worth a demo just for kicks.

I'm sure there are other naked options come new model year if you are thinking of waiting.

duke63 wrote:I think Julian Ryder tweeted the other day that the Pit lane walk tickets will be on sale within the next two weeks.

He mentioned the pit walk tickets going on sale the following week a few races back.

I think Julian Ryder tweeted the other day that the Pit lane walk tickets will be on sale within the next two weeks.

... good condition engine mated to your good gearbox. I guess good engines and gearboxes are like hens teeth and your more likely to find one or the other due to one now them failing.

... most expensive leather, and highly prized for motorcycle gloves due to its combination of soft and strong qualities. It can cost twice as much as other mid priced leathers. If your budget allows, go for it! http://www.olympiagloves.com/blog/which-leather-for-gloves-cowhide-vs-goat-skin-kanagroo-and-more" ...

In fairness I've dealt with Germans and Chinese, and the Germans play it straight - they'll try and screw you but be upfront about it, on the other hand the Chinese always seem to have a completely different agenda to the one they've given you.
I'd far rather work with Germans any day.

... The drive shaft feeling took a little getting used to as although I usually down blip when going down the gears anyway you seem to need to do this otherwise you get a little rear movement which was unsettling at first. As its an opposing twin it does rock from side to side at a stand still which ...

I do see quite a lot of road riders out in one piece kit, but struggle to understand why.? (other than the bling aspect) There's a reasonable discussion about 1 vs 2 piece here that also quotes T.C. http://www.therevcounter.co.uk/threads/33245-One-versus-two-piece-leathers" ...

However i do think Germany has had too much influence on the EU. I read the other day a theory that one way of saving the Euro would be to keep it for all EU nations except Germany. Now that's an intriguing thought. (giggle) It'll never happen though. On balance ...

However i do think Germany has had too much influence on the EU. I read the other day a theory that one way of saving the Euro would be to keep it for all EU nations except Germany. Now that's an intriguing thought. (giggle) It'll never happen though. On balance ...

... We will be totally reliable on them for money before we can stop it. However i do think Germany has had too much influence on the EU. I read the other day a theory that one way of saving the Euro would be to keep it for all EU nations except Germany.

... to wash it down. The afternoon was a mackerel fishing trip out of looe harbour. Real good family fun and caught about 30+ plus mackerel and a few other species. Had a cheeky pint in a harbour bar before home to light the barbie for a lovely fresh fish supper. Chilling with a beer now 8)

... in the direction you judge to be most deserving....that's something that's often overlooked when people are ripping into how govt.s fritter away other peoples cash. And the documentation you need to do this is not all that difficult to put together at tax time....it's takes an hour or two once ...

there was loads that made rear sets for the rs 250 but now like many other parts its all dried up as I'm guessing there is no demand

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The other night my wife saw the dark clouds building and said it looks like it's going to thunder. With perfect timing my lad said "it is, listen" then farted. I should have told him off, but the tears of laughter ...

... any reduction in protection that I have been aware of. I do see quite a lot of road riders out in one piece kit, but struggle to understand why.? (other than the bling aspect) There's a reasonable discussion about 1 vs 2 piece here that also quotes T.C. http://www.therevcounter.co.uk/threads/33245-One-versus-two-piece-leathers" ...