... noticed anyway. The only reason I noticed this time was due to the fact they were caught on the base of the sump plug. There was no bang, backfire before it cut out and I didn't notice any smoking. However I have no mirrors so wouldn't have noticed it. It was odd, immediately when I stopped I checked ...

I might not be so with this bike. They do get some flakes in the oil. Its not a sure sign of failure provided they get regular maintenance.

Have you seen flakes in your oil before?

Before it cut out did you have any backfiring or smoking?

Spent this morning trying to shake off a hangover before picking the kids up. Then spent the afternoon at a farm in the blazing sunshine, still with a hangover. There has been a lot of sweating going on today...

... fortunately he must have been too busy as he didn't follow me (bandit) . Toned it down a tad for a blast back to the H cafe for a quick brew before heading home. The tyres where red hot when I got back.. I think summer has arrived (rock) I was there yesterday around 11.00, it's also where ...

... fortunately he must have been too busy as he didn't follow me (bandit) . Toned it down a tad for a blast back to the H cafe for a quick brew before heading home. The tyres where red hot when I got back.. I think summer has arrived (rock)

Kwacky can us Raven boys meet you at the McDonalds in Newtown (met there before) instead of craven arms cafe. We could see you there for 1030-1100. Sorry for late change but been mentally busy recently and not had chance to look at maps. The run for us from ...

Took the SV down to worcester & back up to walsall wood before retuning home. Not an exciting ride cause it was a working weekend but great to be out on it anyhow!

... ride (as it deserves to be kept in A1 condtion). So here is the detail:- * Year 2012 (waiting on new plate from the DVLA as on a private plate before) * Corse colours of red, black and white * HPI checked and clear * 2 Keys & Key Code Card * ALL service books and manuals * FDSH recorded ...

I'd check the pads and pistons are moving freely and squarely before doing anything else, D6.

... their 899. The staff are very friendly and the girl dealing withe the test rides (can't remember her name) was very knowledgeable. At no point before or after was I put any pressure to buy or subjected to any harsh sales pitch. I test rode a new 675R there last week and she suggested trying ...

My mistake was not taking a picture at the final fitting to make sure the last seaming was going to be OK, then I could've had before and after.

The quality of the product was good but these were hand finished and I think whoever it was had a hangover

I had a bad experience with some custom leathers but it was a long time ago now. Sent off all the measurements, went down for a fitting before being machined properly so you'd think they couldn't get it wrong. They sent them through the post a couple of weeks later and the trousers were ok ...

Preferably before the end of July

I'm servicing Jane's 600rr (2005) at the moment. I've never done it before on her bike and as it doesn't do many miles (8000ish in 9 years :D ) I've not taken the fairing off for a long while. Anyway, mid panel on right hand side needs to come off as well ...

Pictures just released of David Luiz singing the national anthem before last nights match

... arrived and floored it. Fair play he could shift. There's an 80 degree right hander just after the lights so I had to wait for the corner exit before I could really pin it and leave him behind.

Took the Multi out for an evening thrash.

I know i've said it before but it really is the best time to be out on a bike. Not much traffic and no scamera vans.

Just have to keep an eye out for Plod in the car as they suddenly seem to be out and about when everyone else is at home.

StMarks wrote:
As with the rest of you, I hope he feels happier before long, because I feel we will all be loosing out until he returns.

Amen to that. He's a top bloke.

... & depressed, IMHO it's hardly surprising he's considering taking some time to reflect. As with the rest of you, I hope he feels happier before long, because I feel we will all be loosing out until he returns. ;(

Yesterday I bumped into the father of my neighbour that jumped under a train a few weeks ago. Not met him before but almost the first thing he said was how happy he'd been to see John's friends there.