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- 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 ...
- 31 May 2014, 20:04
- Forum: Biking Stuff
- Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
- Replies: 11971
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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" ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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;
- 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 ...
- 28 May 2014, 17:15
- Forum: Slapper Chat
- Topic: Car Tyres
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1055
Re: Car Tyres
I used to run falkens on my mini back in the day, they were pretty grippy from what I remember.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 Reasonably priced. Showing little signs of wear after 15,000 miles.
- 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 Reasonably priced. Showing little signs of wear after 15,000 miles.
- 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....
- 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%.
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%.
- 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”
- 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, ...
- 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 ...
- 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.
Haven't done it for years now though.
- 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 ...
- 26 May 2014, 20:31
- Forum: Slapper Chat
- Topic: What are you doing today ??
- Replies: 18661
- Views: 2927317
Re: What are you doing today ??
Dont blame you, but at least you'll be leaving soon after arriving, I'm feckin stuck hererocket wrote:Having an awkward moment with the wife asking why I want to go to Warrington tomorrow well there's these exhausts and they are super cheap !!!!
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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.
I have considered working there myself but after reading the security advice I changed my mind.