I thought I would start a new thread. For those who don't know, Perkles and I used to live next door to each other. I always wanted to get a bike but never got round to it. One drunken night we decided it was time for me to pass my test. Whilst doing my CBT I highsided and broke ...

... I haven't experienced the same situation as yourself Kiwi... I'm such a family-orientated person that I was spending all my time doing things for other people to the point they expected it and I resented them (although they had done nothing wrong). Family relations started to get a little stressed ...

... to accept that and not try to compromise who you are to suit their needs. I've just spent the last 15 yrs completely compromising who I am to suit others. I slowly tried to claw some back over the last 4-5 yrs, but it has been met with such ignorance and self absorbed attitudes (not just with biking) ...

... up!!! Ffs! Doing this to your own parents really does not hold out much hope anywhere else does it! And to top it further they are racist against other Muslims who wear the burqa, they say this is traditional dress, and they should be wearing the Hijab, the one which fully hides everything including ...

... agree with you on the box Cav. An empty box in the system will change how the exhaust gas pulses push and pull (high pressure/low pressure) each other through the system and it can also change the point (normally the exit of the can) at which the shock waves are reflected back towards the engine. ...

... agree with you on the box Cav. An empty box in the system will change how the exhaust gas pulses push and pull (high pressure/low pressure) each other through the system and it can also change the point (normally the exit of the can) at which the shock waves are reflected back towards the engine. ...

Everyone borrows from somewhere and turns it into their own style but without any doubt he influenced more musicians that made a career from music than any other of that era.

He's been name checked by artists as varied as Roxy Music, Sex Pistols, Boy George, Spandau Ballet, Iggy Pop, Kanye West...

... the high objectives detailed here are also intended to be applied to advanced technologies and rider support systems in the future, as well as other options that may segue into new business development.” That’s business-speak for, “we’re going to learn some cool stuff, to make some cool stuff ...

The gym is a waste of time this month. I've no problem with people getting fit as a new year resolution, but don't stand with your other half for 35 minutes using the lat pull down, spending more time talking and drinking water. The Smith was being used for squats, the squat racks for chest ...

Did you sell your other set of wheels?

... the country. New Years Eve was a disaster. THINK! What a grade A bellend. He wants to look at how many of his fellow countrymen are killing each other in their own country before worrying about anywhere else.

Dunno mate. Family life is all I'm concentrating on at present. I was going to drop the Kwak off at Perkles over Christmas but other events took over.

All being well it should be done March or April.

Haha.. mine doesn't seem to tick. No differently to any other bike or car I've owned anyway!!

B1H was a tock.. C1H was a tick

... I decided my suspension would get looked at over winter. A race shock was on the list but sadly Santa never delivered, because of this I looked at other options - suspension service and re-valve seemed like a good deal. I researched countless websites, some genuine gurus were found but they were ...

... the Transatlantic Trophy. The races, which were last run in the 1980s, saw the top crop of riders from Britain and America compete against one another, including the likes of Barry Sheene, Kevin Schwantz, Paul Smart, Wayne Rainy and Ron Haslam. In a conversation on Twitter between 2013 MotoAmerica ...

5 mile run tonight, best I've felt in a long time. Even had a sprint finish with 2 other guys for a bit of a giggle, they didn't get past me

... anyone in particular, St Marks, but we as bikers are not generally top of the pile for sticking to speed limits. Its very easy to be critical of other road users, and I have to say bikers are probably some of the worst in this respect probably due to our vulnerability, but we are far from whiter ...

The other thing that stands out to me is his riding position, looks like he's well back on the seat, straight stiff arms, never going to have good control of a bike like that.

But way to fast for his ability and the situation.

Does the bend really tighten up I can't see on my tiny phone screen if it is tight or not and didn't notice any chevrons or other warning signs or road markings. Clearly he was going to fast and not reading the road or riding to the conditions but maybe he just bottled it as he was taken by surprise.

Rossgo wrote:Do bikes get strapped in as Deegee brings up a good point with that

They strap them very well,

I've been on that ferry when it's been like that. Utter puke fest

Bikes fared well tbh. Apparently they didn't do so other earlier years and scrapped a lot of fairings....