What did you do to your bike today ??

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Busy dodging cars switching into bus lanes and suicidal students who think it's entertaining to run across the traffic lights when they're on green.
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Thanks for the info Frankie.

I know other euro TD organisers offer hire bike services but it was the particular company you keep returning to that I would have hoped to go with based on your recommendations of them being so good.

May look into track insurance for the zx10r as another idea.
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I got a compliment last night about my filtering. There are some roadworks near where I work. The only way to get through the traffic is to bully the cars. It generally works.

I saw a bike was following from a distance.

I got to the lights and a well spoken middle chap on an old R reg bike with Guzzi panniers pulled up. He had a white full face flip up lid with 2 green IAM sticks on it and a hi-viz vest. "Nice bit of filitering that. Sadly too many bikers don't bother".

He shot off and I followed him through the next lot of traffic. He could ride that bike.
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Had a nice little ride out to the Tower north of Stow, getting cold out there now.. brrr... still had some fun.
A few snaps of that lovely MV 800.... nice bike for sure.

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That's a lovely looking bike :)
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It is indeed a lovely looking bike, from many angles.
But..
Is it just me, or does it look a bit "startled" from the front.?
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That MV is stunning.
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StMarks wrote:It is indeed a lovely looking bike, from many angles.
But..
Is it just me, or does it look a bit "startled" from the front.?
I think she's got her mouth wide open ready for something to enter it...she's a dirty little cow really!!
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Took a ride to Loomies. God it was cold, but still good fun none the less.

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Beautiful mv and it looks tiny for an 800 8)
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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!
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Watch the rugby and chill it is Sunday after all (lol)
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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
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Checked the blade over (again ) in readiness for dropping it off on Tuesday, packed two bags for the same. One with tools and essentials mainly cable ties and duct tape :D you never know.
The other with my kit in, left the leathers loose this time , might make it easier to get everything on the bike crate.
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Rossgo wrote: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 ?
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Blade wrote:
Rossgo wrote: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]
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Rossgo wrote:
Blade wrote:
Rossgo wrote: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 mine next month (fingers crossed I won't fail for speeding this time...!!!!) (sweat)
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Good luck to both Rossgo and Ro (y)
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Picked the CBR up ready for Tuesday. It's had a good check over from the guys looking after it for me. Packed up a few basic tools, also including tie wraps (tmi)..

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Fireblade_Ro wrote:
Rossgo wrote:
Blade wrote: 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 mine next month (fingers crossed I won't fail for speeding this time...!!!!) (sweat)
Good luck Ro I'm sure your be fine [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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