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by Binno
31 May 2014, 20:12
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Is biking in the blood?
Replies: 23
Views: 2847

Re: Is biking in the blood?

... speedway champion , bob someone. Kitchen maybe. I forget now , though I do keep meaning to look it up and see if there are pics of him. Apparently after the war , somebody must have owed him a huge favour because this chap used to get the train up from Birmingham and bring a bit of a bsa from the ...
by D6Nutz
31 May 2014, 20:04
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11971
Views: 1870904

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

... and not getting flustered by a police traffic car that slowed to force me to overtake. I was sure I was going to get a tug, but it didn't happen. After getting lost and finding one of the most beautiful villages I've ever seen, check this out on street view >> https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.7601464,-1.8355719,16z" ...
by C00kiemonster
30 May 2014, 13:30
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: New HADECS Speed cameras. Rear facing too...
Replies: 10
Views: 1101

New HADECS Speed cameras. Rear facing too...

A new type of speed camera recently went live after receiving Home Office approval. The Redflex HADECS is a gantry mounted digital speed camera that is being deployed on our motorways where variable speed limits are operated. A single camera is ...
by R1ckster
30 May 2014, 09:09
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Brake Sysem upgrades
Replies: 5
Views: 3434

Re: Brake Sysem upgrades

... 07956 536 975 They've always got loads of Yam spares from their race bikes and they sell a lot of new stuff as well, including the rearsets you're after. http://parkittracing.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thanks for that info appreciated... and yes know what you ...
by Kwacky
30 May 2014, 08:59
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Brake Sysem upgrades
Replies: 5
Views: 3434

Re: Brake Sysem upgrades

... 07956 536 975 They've always got loads of Yam spares from their race bikes and they sell a lot of new stuff as well, including the rearsets you're after. http://parkittracing.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by duke63
28 May 2014, 18:13
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 1815
Views: 845733

Re: Joke of the day

... facing me." Making a mental note so I could complain to my local MP about this unnecessary security rubbish, I did just as she instructed. After the shrieking and hysteria finally subsided, I found out she was referring to how I should position my credit card. Nonetheless, I've been asked ...
by R34PER
28 May 2014, 17:15
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Car Tyres
Replies: 8
Views: 1055

Re: Car Tyres

Kwacky wrote:I've got Falkens on the Mazda. They seem to do the job. Nice grip, controlled slides for when you're hammering the front :D Reasonably priced. Showing little signs of wear after 15,000 miles.
I used to run falkens on my mini back in the day, they were pretty grippy from what I remember.
by Kwacky
28 May 2014, 15:10
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Car Tyres
Replies: 8
Views: 1055

Re: Car Tyres

I've got Falkens on the Mazda. They seem to do the job. Nice grip, controlled slides for when you're hammering the front :D Reasonably priced. Showing little signs of wear after 15,000 miles.
by C00kiemonster
27 May 2014, 16:31
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The Isle of Man TT thread
Replies: 24
Views: 5766

Re: The Isle of Man TT thread

duke63 wrote:I have concerns about McGuiness.

There is no way he can be properly fit after his accident and he struggled at the NW200 and the TT is the last place to be riding if your are not 100%.

100% agree. He was fast in first practice last night however....
by duke63
27 May 2014, 15:35
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The Isle of Man TT thread
Replies: 24
Views: 5766

Re: The Isle of Man TT thread

I have concerns about McGuiness.

There is no way he can be properly fit after his accident and he struggled at the NW200 and the TT is the last place to be riding if your are not 100%.
by Cavetroll87
27 May 2014, 13:53
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What did I just read?
Replies: 6
Views: 597

Re: What did I just read?

My favorite quote is definatley "I decided, after hemming and hawing and talking to my son, that yes, he would let me put poo up his bum to see if that would work”
by Kwacky
27 May 2014, 13:10
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The Isle of Man TT thread
Replies: 24
Views: 5766

The Isle of Man TT thread

... McGuinness whose best lap was 126.355mph. Action around the Mountain Course commenced at 18.25 with the newcomers completing their controlled laps after the cancellation of Saturday’s session. Richard Quayle led the first group of three away, Peter Hickman, Laurent Hoffmann and Martin Jessopp, ...
by Blade
27 May 2014, 11:03
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project ZX6R
Replies: 328
Views: 61637

Re: Project ZX6R

If your after opinions I'm not sure a polished tank would look good on a white and carbon bike. Have you got any pictures of similar projects as might help with a visual as never seen this combo before. Ive only seen polished ...
by Itchy
27 May 2014, 09:37
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bank Holiday Monday Rideout - Buxton
Replies: 56
Views: 8690

Re: Bank Holiday Monday Rideout - Buxton

You're right about that. I learnt to filter on the M25, anything after that was child's play!
Haven't done it for years now though.
by Itchy
26 May 2014, 22:16
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bank Holiday Monday Rideout - Buxton
Replies: 56
Views: 8690

Re: Bank Holiday Monday Rideout - Buxton

... when doing a rideout with such speedy lads as it allows me to keep up when they get stuck behind traffic. Well, until they bugger off again! After the initial burst of fun we come up into a line of stationary traffic at what I presumed to be the start of Snake Pass. An elderly gentleman coming ...
by Stew
26 May 2014, 20:31
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18661
Views: 2927317

Re: What are you doing today ??

rocket wrote:Having an awkward moment with the wife asking why I want to go to Warrington tomorrow (devil) well there's these exhausts and they are super cheap !!!!
Dont blame you, but at least you'll be leaving soon after arriving, I'm feckin stuck here ;)
by duke63
26 May 2014, 19:55
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Jollydays
Replies: 24
Views: 2779

Re: Jollydays

Cheers Rossgo and Frankie. I had to laugh having my tea tonight. I was enjoying a cold beer after a days riding 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 ...
by Blade
26 May 2014, 19:32
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Jollydays
Replies: 24
Views: 2779

Re: Jollydays

Cheers Rossgo and Frankie. I had to laugh having my tea tonight. I was enjoying a cold beer after a days riding 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 ...
by Bratty
26 May 2014, 14:46
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18661
Views: 2927317

Re: What are you doing today ??

I was in Leicester Spud it was a northern soul all dayer 30 year reunion 5pm till 2am great night seeing mates I hadn't seen for 30 years but it was after 3 when we'd said our goodbyes and then had to drop some friends off so way after 4.30 when I got back.
by Blade
25 May 2014, 20:50
Forum: Photos and Videos
Topic: Round the world travel on a bike
Replies: 6
Views: 1040

Re: Round the world travel on a bike

I m not sure tbh Duke. I have friends who work in Iraq on civilian plants and they need armed guards so not sure the place is too friendly in general but I'm sure there are places with nice people.

I have considered working there myself but after reading the security advice I changed my mind.