I put stomp grips on the ninja for the opposite reason, to stop me slinding forward as much under braking and they are great, for £40 odd quid well worth a try, I think they have improved my riding loads in terms of my body position on the bike, I was sceptical how much Id notice ...

The Spy-shot of your new Leathers is great. Thanks Nige.

As for the sliding, do you have stomp grips on Morph .?

Fwiw I actually find that being able to slide myself around on the seat is quite useful.

The bassist in my band drove a hearse for a little while as his day to day car, was great for transporting gear to gigs to be fair but a nightmare to find parking spaces big enough

... on the first day we collected it :? I just slump in the seat. It's amazing how people aspire to cars and judge people on what they drive. It's a great way of meeting people though as you always get someone who comes over to ask you about it. You do get followed occasionally too, mainly by teenagers ...

Not quite sure how to take this boom is custom bikes and also how great many of them are to ride but i guess anything that shows bikes in a more positive light in the media has to be good. They apparently had a big show in London last weekend. These are some ...

Sounds great, can I come?

Sounds good Monty hope you have a great time mate. If you rode your bike to said field and the family went in the car you would have an escape plan if things got to hectic haha. Mine are a little older and where were going is purely for families ...

Totally agree Duke always ride at what your personally comfortable with which is great advice. I have ridden with another forum and its always like a race. Too many middle age ego's trying to prove something that doesn't even matter. As you say unless your Marquez ...

Great write up itchy really enjoyed that and thanks for taking the time do it and getting some amazing photos throughout the day. Talking of the photos, it looks like someone has nicked the snake pass inn sign and put it in ...

Sounds and looks like you had a great day :-) over here I echo what D6Nutz said and say it was peeing it down all day yesterday relentlessly didn't stop :-( lol

A bit of wet weather riding is great for learning smooth throttle control.

Looks like I missed a great day out, sorry about your bike Kwacky been there done that but I'm sure you'll get it sorted in no time.

... i was pal, but you always want to be better/faster, lol. beat my personal best by 4 seconds, didnt crash, weather was fantastic, and a general great time with family, and friends new and old.

... of bank holiday traffic. Hope your mum is ok. Must plan a summer's evening ride, Monty. Hopefully the weather will pick up soon to arrange it. Great minds think a like Duke. Me and Monty were saying the same thing. In fairness I have been banging on about it for about 2 years! Can't beat it, ...

Itchy's Ride Report |-) My day started out not as great as it should have. Late to bed because I was guilt-tripped into staying up because family was around, woken early by the dog whining, then woken again as the missus forgot to turn the alarm off ...

... and my youngest turned to me and said, deadly seriously "Are me and you drinking dirty beer on holiday dad ?" I have to say it sounds a great plan to me. Don't worry I won't let the little one have more than 3 pints a night. I like to think sensible parenting is one drink for every year ...

Blade wrote: Rocket - try what I suggested mate. I know you weren't too convinced but its happened to me on more than one occasion especially on a vibey v twin where things shake loose. Hope you get it sorted as that's a great bike you have there mate.

its the first thing I'm going to check tomorrow

... and my youngest turned to me and said, deadly seriously "Are me and you drinking dirty beer on holiday dad ?" I have to say it sounds a great plan to me. Don't worry I won't let the little one have more than 3 pints a night. I like to think sensible parenting is one drink for every year ...

... of bank holiday traffic. Hope your mum is ok. Must plan a summer's evening ride, Monty. Hopefully the weather will pick up soon to arrange it. Great minds think a like Duke. Me and Monty were saying the same thing.

Well what can I say that hasnt already been said, not a lot I guess. Great to see some old mates and make a new one. Good roads If a little busy which is to be expected in Derbyshire on a bank holiday tbh. Thanks to Monty we got some quiet b roads ridden later ...