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- 05 Sep 2018, 21:32
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Africa Twin DCT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2842
Re: Africa Twin DCT
I was enquiring about the Adventure Sport model given it has 24L tank and I so hate stopping for fuel on the way to Stoke from London.. Salesman said these now come with full stainless steel spokes (not treated spokes). The standard AT has Dipped spokes so he stated but the AS version are made from ...
- 05 Sep 2018, 20:09
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Africa Twin DCT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2842
Africa Twin DCT
Hey up peeps... Long long time no see. Probably no one apart from Kwaky knows me on here anymore lol..... Anyway was passing a Honda dealer and thought I would have a look at the Africa Twin to replace my 800XC (which is the first and only non sport bike I have ever owned). And thought I would give ...
- 03 Sep 2018, 15:17
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Main Dealer Servicing
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3379
Re: Main Dealer Servicing
Cant say I m impressed with the so called experts looking after my bike. I've just bought a 4 & 1/2 year old bike with Full Main Dealer service history. There is 4 stamps in the book by 3 different dealers. The bike was last serviced 110 mile before I collected it. A quick look round the bike o...
- 20 Mar 2018, 12:36
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: New gear
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3912
Re: New gear
For what its worth I've never owned gear that lasts a year without being sent back or replaced.. right up to rukka premium stuff. Always something.. a leak or zipper or stitching. I've yet to find ANY that actually last or live up to expectations. I'm of the impression...build it into annual running...
- 18 Jan 2018, 10:37
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Wet weather KIt
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1379
Re: Wet weather KIt
What are you going to use it for, how often and what budget? There's various levels of waterproof in my experience. Be careful when buying trousers. Some of the waterproof ones aren't, they just have a waterproof lining so the outer layer gets soaked. Alpinestar stuff is waterproof but I've had iss...
- 17 Jan 2018, 16:55
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Tankbags
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9561
Re: Tankbags
Got the GIVI tank lock bag. 3L version I think. Could be 5. Great bag. But comes with rain cover. Had for about 3 years and is main day pack. Very recommended.
They come in different sizes too
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- 17 Jan 2018, 14:36
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Just one bike
- Replies: 180
- Views: 42534
Re: Just one bike
Having had the R1, Versys, and Xc all at once I fully understand the pain at looking at biked sat there doing jack..or occasionally used. I have no regrets at having only the XC800 as sole bike. I can ride it like a hooligan and keep up with most... pack it stack it..... commute. And long haul it.. ...
- 15 Jan 2018, 16:53
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Triumph tiger 800 ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1659
Re: Triumph tiger 800 ?
Thanks folks and R1ckster your a star (y) The XC is the one I've been looking at as it does fit me a little better even though there's not much difference between it and the XR from what I've read , the small differences seem to be enough. How does the engine fair , enough torque to be slightly laz...
- 15 Jan 2018, 16:11
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Triumph tiger 800 ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1659
Re: Triumph tiger 800 ?
Ricardo is your man for that, he does about 100k a year on his! Hahaha how's it going matey.. and yep still got her.. just about.. Ok.. I have a tiger 800xc 2012. Bough used with 7k on it back in Dec 14. So in 3 years 1 month now has 80,000. To sum up to give an idea of use. 2000 a month started be...
- 08 Jan 2018, 10:08
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Green laning
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3908
Re: Green laning
MaybeTourettes and he means.. good evening gentlemen hope your keeping well.C00kiemonster wrote:What was his problem? Anger management required....
However looks like spam.
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- 08 Dec 2017, 11:53
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Ride or not ride tomorrow?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4258
Re: Ride or not ride tomorrow?
Yeah I know.. [emoji848].. I detest trains though and cab..and walking.. plus a load of luggage. Hope for the best!DaytonAndy wrote:Yikes!R1ckster wrote:I'm travelling up on the tiger at 5pm from London to stoke [emoji848] should be interesting.
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- 08 Dec 2017, 11:27
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Ride or not ride tomorrow?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4258
Re: Ride or not ride tomorrow?
I'm travelling up on the tiger at 5pm from London to stoke [emoji848] should be interesting.
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- 06 Dec 2017, 16:30
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Green laning
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3908
Re: Green laning
Also will you be having to ride far or taking in a van or trailer.. it was a ball ache for my mate on his Honda CRF 450.. riding 35+ miles to some nice tracks and same to go home. And a ball ache for everyone else on ADV bikes slowing up for him. This stuff is fine on an ADV.. see few pics. Of some ...
- 06 Dec 2017, 12:10
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Green laning
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3908
Re: Green laning
For those that go green laning I was wondering if you could give me a few pointers? I assume I need a road legal, taxed and insured bike? Suggestions around the £3k mark appreciated. How do you then go about finding routes etc? Thanks in advance! Hiya mate There are probably some guru on here part ...
- 17 Oct 2017, 10:24
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: For fooks sake
- Replies: 154
- Views: 42625
Re: For fooks sake
Bloody hell mate your very lucky. Could have been horrendous. Hope they catch the scabs..surprised be pulled over to be honest given its apparent something is fishy about them. Rest up.
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- 31 May 2016, 10:31
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Experienced travellers
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2298
Re: Experienced travellers
Forgot to say a V2 visor sponge kit I've used every year for last 9 years. Cheap and the best imo. Self contained and stays moist and wipes all the shite off your visor
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- 31 May 2016, 10:25
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Experienced travellers
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2298
Re: Experienced travellers
Travel light as possible as yiu won't use half the stuff. I would take one pair of walking pants (much smaller to pack and lighter than jeans, plus dry very quick) a hoodie, 2 pair of shorts and tshirt and tgen just pants, socks and wash gear. Apart from docs yiu can buy anything else you may forge...
- 31 May 2016, 10:06
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Experienced travellers
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2298
Re: Experienced travellers
Travel light as possible as yiu won't use half the stuff. I would take one pair of walking pants (much smaller to pack and lighter than jeans, plus dry very quick) a hoodie, 2 pair of shorts and tshirt and tgen just pants, socks and wash gear. Apart from docs yiu can buy anything else you may forge...
- 31 May 2016, 09:58
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Experienced travellers
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2298
Re: Experienced travellers
I'm lucky as I'm stopping off at Cookie's so I can wash my stuff there. I know others have done the same as Kingfixer but I don't have any old underwear. I guess I'm relying on the weather being dry so I can keep the luggage light. I'd recommend a roll top dry liner for the r35 mate. Cost you 15 ab...
- 31 May 2016, 09:49
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: Experienced travellers
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2298
Experienced travellers
I did a week in the Alps with 2 pants and two socks, two t shirts, fleece, shorts and some trainers, toothbrush n paste, bar soap, sun glasses, one pair jeans.. All rammed in a US20 and tinted visor and phone/ and some spare capacity in my R20.. All ridden on my R1.. I just washed pants and socks da...