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Deegee
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by Deegee » 20 Oct 2014, 19:32
I'm pretty much past wanting random things my family thinks I might need or want, best presents are things I can eat, drink or experience. Having said that I wouldn't say no to a new motor for the track bike with a few more ponies - and the ability to ride it properly.
Oh and a £50 voucher for the local deli.....
Spudda
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by Spudda » 20 Oct 2014, 22:32
Spudda wrote:
Grips
Kwacky .... how are those grips holding out ??
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Kwacky
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by Kwacky » 20 Oct 2014, 22:35
The fake rizoma ones? They're losing colour.
Spudda
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by Spudda » 20 Oct 2014, 22:39
Spudda wrote: I've got a few on my 'Christmas list' now
Visor
Chain
Puncture Repair Kit
Grips
Carbon Fibre Petrol Cap Surround .... edit SCRAPPED
I'm sure the list will grow
Keyless Petrol Cap
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Spudda
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by Spudda » 20 Oct 2014, 22:40
Kwacky wrote: The fake rizoma ones? They're losing colour.
I think you told me that at Donny ....
hmmm they look really nice as well
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Kwacky
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by Kwacky » 20 Oct 2014, 22:43
They're wearing really well and seem tough enough. Despite the colour fading I'm happy with them and won't be looking to change them. I can'#t complain for the money.
Spudda
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by Spudda » 20 Oct 2014, 22:45
Got a link ??
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Rossgo
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by Rossgo » 21 Oct 2014, 10:24
A massive bar of chocolate to melt and make rice crispie squares with raisions and a massive bar of chocolate to have as a side with that!! I only get a couple of times of the year (Easter too) where I don't feel bad about eating the amount I want to eat and not the amount I should eat haha!! Though must admit lately been buying chocolate or pudding type stuff every week...can't be good for me haha!!
bb41
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by bb41 » 24 Oct 2014, 08:23
I want an automated pulley system which I don't have to operate with one handed which would help me get my bike on a van on my own. I've looked at lifts and all sorts but can't find anything that would help :-(
I could do the odd track day again if I could
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Blade
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by Blade » 24 Oct 2014, 13:08
Told the missus I fancy a Brembo 19 RCS master cylinder.
StMarks
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by StMarks » 24 Oct 2014, 14:17
bb41 wrote: I want an automated pulley system which I don't have to operate with one handed which would help me get my bike on a van on my own. ....
Can't you use the bike to propel itself up the ramp & into the van.?
Fwiw that's how I load mine, both into my trailer or into my van.
bb41
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by bb41 » 26 Oct 2014, 08:07
StMarks wrote: bb41 wrote: I want an automated pulley system which I don't have to operate with one handed which would help me get my bike on a van on my own. ....
Can't you use the bike to propel itself up the ramp & into the van.?
Fwiw that's how I load mine, both into my trailer or into my van.
I could but have nearly come a cropper , I'm not very strong and the last time I didn't fair well
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StMarks
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by StMarks » 26 Oct 2014, 08:13
bb41 wrote: ..I could but have nearly come a cropper , I'm not very strong and the last time I didn't fair well
Fair enough. I imagine that the consequences of messing up like that are pretty dire.
D6Nutz
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by D6Nutz » 26 Oct 2014, 08:39
bb41 wrote: StMarks wrote: bb41 wrote: I want an automated pulley system which I don't have to operate with one handed which would help me get my bike on a van on my own. ....
Can't you use the bike to propel itself up the ramp & into the van.?
Fwiw that's how I load mine, both into my trailer or into my van.
I could but have nearly come a cropper , I'm not very strong and the last time I didn't fair well
Do you use one or two ramps? If you setup 2 ramps, one for the bike and one for you its much more secure.
I watched a guy load an RSV that way, they are an awkward bile to push round and he made it look fairly easy.
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bb41
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by bb41 » 26 Oct 2014, 22:48
two ramps, I'm just not confident and I certainly can't pick it up if it goes pete tong
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