... how many times can I do this 70mile trip on a 2003 blade that already has 49k on the clock? :( any advice on keeping this going... I'm not sure I can afford Honda dealer prices and don't know trustworthy garages up here (Telford/Birmingham way) yet...

D6 wrote:With a sprog on the way I'm nto sure what I can commit to yet. But I really want to go back again.

See you in 2026 then!

Do you still want that newborn car seat?

With a sprog on the way I'm nto sure what I can commit to yet. But I really want to go back again.

... back to standard if I'd have had the chance. Given aprilias amazing reputation for service and quality I'm not suprised what's happening. Not sure of the laws over there but in the uk the sales of goods act can be used for warranty type claims, way after a manufacturers warranty has ended ...

... standard adjusters are limited in what they actually adjust though unless you have decent quality suspension. Preload adjustment is really to make sure the forks or shock are working fully within the limits of top and bottom without hitting either top or bottom whilst out riding.

... to be honest! Cav thanks for the information sounds pretty detailed Blade thanks for the link thought I have seen something like this but wasn't sure to be honest, I kinder thought it just needed a blow out or was like a Dyson eg wash out!!

I'm sure you find a way to show your disapproval

... IMHO, in our increasingly cosmopolitan society, is that it is not explicitly required that the suspect affirm they understand the caution. But I'm sure Kwacky will know all the legal in-s & out-s. :P

I'm pretty sure quite a lot of you are also 675.cc members. So I thought it would be worth pointing out that TJ has started our annual Trackday deliberation process. As I know that any Slappers would be warmly welcomed to join ...

Couldn't agree more. I think we all wonder if the kit we buy is too expensive but my A* boots saved my foot when I crashed at Malory that's for sure.

He stopped pretty quick given the speed, got to have been in the triple figures. I'm sure I've done worse, but it's pretty dumb going past those houses and driveways at those sort of speeds.

Even bigger dumb ass for putting it on Facebook.

Go for it Rossgo. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

I wonder if some people play up for the camera? You can be sure some people push themselves for the YouTube likes

... here. I've got to admit that was my first thought. Anyone could have been walking there and he had little to no control of that bike. While I'm sure we all ride too quickly at times he looked to be in a little village and I can only assume he didn't know the roads as he was a long long way from ...

is he OK? looks like the bump unsettled him and then panicked it seems to me.

Way too fast that's for sure though.

You make a good point there Perkles, got to get a 1000 at some point, won't be this though sure it will cost heaps haha Test Rides Rossgo. Lots of manufacturers have email test ride requests on their website. Make 2016 the year of the test ride ;) Here you go buddy get ...

You make a good point there Perkles, got to get a 1000 at some point, won't be this though sure it will cost heaps haha

Don't worry Rossgo They give out life jackets on planes so I'm sure someone would have gone round the ship handing out parachutes

Make sure you don't get too close to his food, otherwise you'll be fine.

Just make sure i dont ask her to wash my jumper.

At least it should fit one of the kids now.