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4. Always carry a bungee net. You never know when it'll come in handy. :)
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Top tips Mr Able
Tip number 4...
Can I use one of the Mrs.....
hair nets ?????
she has a big head...
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Top tips Mr Able
Tip number 4...
Can I use one of the Mrs.....
hair nets ?????
she has a big head...
Only if her head's not in it... ;)
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[quote author=8_ball link=1325883254/21#21 date=1328743399]Top tips Mr Able
Tip number 4...
Can I use one of the Mrs.....
hair nets ?????
MAYBE .....LOL
she has a big head...
Only if her head's not in it... ;)[/quote]
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5. Cold Weather - don't even attempt to ride quickly! Save the heroics for summer riding (if you have to), and focus on riding smoothly and safely. For roundabouts and bends, don't think you look like a numpty just because you're doing 5mph. It's better to go too slow and get there, than feel pressured into going faster and binning it. Braking should be progressive, always being prepared to come off the brakes if it loses grip. Accelerating should be smooth, and done with the bike as upright as possible. Getting on the power too early could result in losing grip at the rear, which if the bike is upright is more controllable. Don't try and push any lean-angle limits.
Better to get there late, than not get there at all... :)
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5. Cold Weather - don't even attempt to ride quickly! Save the heroics for summer riding (if you have to), and focus on riding smoothly and safely. For roundabouts and bends, don't think you look like a numpty just because you're doing 5mph. It's better to go too slow and get there, than feel pressured into going faster and binning it. Braking should be progressive, always being prepared to come off the brakes if it loses grip. Accelerating should be smooth, and done with the bike as upright as possible. Getting on the power too early could result in losing grip at the rear, which if the bike is upright is more controllable. Don't try and push any lean-angle limits.
Better to get there late, than not get there at all... :)
its better to arrive late.......rather than DEAD on time
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5. Cold Weather - don't even attempt to ride quickly! Save the heroics for summer riding (if you have to), and focus on riding smoothly and safely. For roundabouts and bends, don't think you look like a numpty just because you're doing 5mph. It's better to go too slow and get there, than feel pressured into going faster and binning it. Braking should be progressive, always being prepared to come off the brakes if it loses grip. Accelerating should be smooth, and done with the bike as upright as possible. Getting on the power too early could result in losing grip at the rear, which if the bike is upright is more controllable. Don't try and push any lean-angle limits.
Better to get there late, than not get there at all... :)
+1. Is f***ing slippery out there!!! Use the engine to assist slowing where possible, but show a brake light when slowing.
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Top tips, smooth and slow.........like the wife ;D ;D
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6. Always carry spare bulbs. It's essential if you've only got a single headlight, or a single tail light. Wrap them in polystyrene and stash them under your seat. You will need them one day. :)
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6. Always carry spare bulbs. It's essential if you've only got a single headlight, or a single tail light. Wrap them in polystyrene and stash them under your seat. You will need them one day. :)
In my case its an indicator lens, tape and a screwdriver hehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D
