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    Re: Bike repairers

    If you are coming Stroud way.
    http://www.avmotorcycles.co.uk/
    Alex is a one man band comes highly recommended, recently done a 15k service on my gix. Very reasonably priced too.

    Ade
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    Re: Emergency stop for real!!

    Careful on left handers too. Was out last weekend with some sensible friends, took a left hander at under 40mph, good position in road. Caravan being towedtowards us came onto the white line, bucked...
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    Re: Just a biker

    Its been doing the rounds for a while now. Everytime I read it I get a lump in my throat.


    Ade
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    Re: Winter Gloves

    Gericke do a glove called Pathen (spelling). Its a two finger job that I find very warm even on fast motorway jaunts.
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    Re: LED Flashers

    Won't affect brake lights unless you are using LED bulbs in orig tail light. Indicators, well you can wire a resistor on each unit, keep the orig bulbs still wired in under the seat, or fit a digital...
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    Re: Pirelli Diablo Corsa

    Use diablo corsa III on my gix. totally recommend,very confidence inspiring but the trade off off is naff all mileage. Should see 2.5 - 3k out of a back tyre, if you arent a knee down god. The corsa...
  7. Thread: hi

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    Re: hi

    Welcome along Mandy. Fish Hill is heavily policed now adays. Usually a car just off the round a bout at the bottom. The first bend on the way up is a cracker. 180degree uphill dual lane. :-X.

    Ade
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    Re: exshaust issue

    You will prob have trouble getting a link pipe with 3 bolt flange. Don't think they made the GK76 with a bolt on can. Are you trying to fit the srad can to it? You could try an early Fireblade...
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    Re: Dont clean your tank with the road

    You dont have to use the 'approved' repairer. Check it over thoroughly when it comes back. If you are not happy refuse it. I refused mine 3 times before I was happy with it. Still took another 4...
  10. Thread: Hard times

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    Hard times

    Hard times for Foggy :-X
    http://www.idssoftware.co.uk/wyles_hardy/lot_list.asp?saleid=59&siteid=1

    Ade
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    Re: Had an off yesterday

    Ruddy 'ell girl. Get your neck looked at by an osteopath just to make sure. Hope you're not hurting too much. :( All the very best

    Ade
  12. Thread: Neck ache

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    Re: Neck ache

    Yep, perfectly normal. Suprised your wrists arent achy too.
    Grow a big belly, rest it on the tank to take the weight, helps immensly. ;)
    Its just a change of position, body does get used to it. Can...
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    Re: Front Mud Guard

    You could totally bodge it by drilling holes on each side of the split and 'lacing' with cable ties. A lot neater would be to super glue it. A better and more permanent solution ( and cheaper) is to...
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    Re: Downpipe flange nuts broken

    If you have enough of the bar left what about running a die down it and then lock 2 nuts together onto it. Worth a try before drilling.

    Ade
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    Re: I declare today.....

    It really sux that you have to pay cos some idiot without a clue cant do his / her own job properly! The bike doesnt look too bad but fairing , tank and can will prob be the thick end of you excess!...
  16. Thread: Insurance

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    Re: Insurance

    I gave Carole Nash the benefit of a second hearing but they still couldnt get anywhere near the quote I finally took. Could of had it cheaper too with Bennets at £112 but no mods to the bike, no...
  17. Thread: Insurance

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    Insurance

    What is it with insurance companies giving different brokers different discounts.
    Its renewal time so I do the usual phoning round a few brokers to see what I can get.
    Am already with Carole Nash...
  18. Thread: new toy!!

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    Re: new toy!!

    Nice! 8-)
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    Re: Michelin Tyre Recall

    I have seen chunks of rubber come away from a tyre after a 'pinch' type impact. Although that was on a car. Really gave the car some strange handling characteristics. Really suprised the rider...
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    Re: Dabz – come back soon – Please!

    I have been on here a fair bit longer than some and if I dont have anything constructive to say then I dont post.
    Everyone is ebtitled to an opinion, but also to respect anothers opinion.
    It is a...
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    Re: Off on holiday!

    Have a good break and please bring back some not so wet weather. ;)
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    Re: Trickle Charge

    Hmm I seem to remember push starting your bike last year Furry! I take it your battery was on loan to the ministry that day! ;)
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    Re: WCMUT thread

    Having to ride the bike to work most of the week as car is sick. :)
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    Re: We got a new toy!

    Very nice! ;)

    Hope the two of you cover many
    miles happily together. 8-)
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    Re: WPMOT thread

    Car failed its mot. :-? Spnding time over weekend fixing it instead of riding bike. :( Prob end up with sun burned legs, from laying under car! :-[
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