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    Re: Suspension setup group buy - Sat 22nd Sept

    Can Mark do anything for a Blackbird, i.e. there's no front or (accessible) rear pre-load, only rear damper adjustment ?

    Just got back from 1500 french tour and fully loaded Blackbird felt really...
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    Re: Do L Plates make me invisible?

    I nod to everyone and take the moral high ground if the other bike chooses not to reciprocate (assuming they've not nodded first, stuck their leg out or done the mainland Europe low vee (for victory)...
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    Re: Is it time for dog owners to take the lead?

    I have the most sociable dog ever but never trust her around excitable children (and bicycles). At the end of the day every dog has survival and hunting instincts. However much we regard them as...
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    Re: Multi bike policy quotes

    Don't be afraid to haggle. I do a 'gocompare' (or similar every year) to establish top 3 three league table of insurance on a like for like basis of course. Where renewal quote is higher than that in...
  5. Thread: VFR PROBLEM!!!

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    Re: VFR PROBLEM!!!

    Regulator/rectifier. Similar symtoms I had last year. If this is the case, make sure a modified R/R fitted, i.e. its slightly larger curved fins (not the uniform fin length version).
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    Re: Christmas presents, what was your favourite?

    Pair of Knox Handroid gloves. They have a certain resemblance to Terminator hands and will go well with the 'hog'.
  7. Thread: Please vote!!!

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    Re: Please vote!!!

    Voted

    Good luck !
  8. Thread: NEW CAMERAS

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    Re: NEW CAMERAS

    Isn't the point being missed ..... the camera targets car drivers driving unsafely and those who abuse our lacks tax and insurance enforcement. If it identifies drivers without tax and or insurance...
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    Re: AGM Minutes - 2010

    Ref the point about knowing which group your riding with, what about all riders in group having distinctive armband or brightly coloured ribbon attached to mirror stalk or handbar end.

    Aaron
  10. Re: URGENT - FILL IN THIS SURVEY TODAY (24th Sept)!

    MCN on the ball .... article dated 22 Sept. Just gone to complete survey on 25th and its closed.

    Unless I'm mistaken most government consultations are at least 6 months long (to allow both...
  11. Thread: Recession????

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    Re: Recession????

    Friend of mine is having the exact opposite from a Cheltenham BMW dealer, i.e. falling over backwards to get a sale. He's offering a cracking trade-in price and is including a series of accessories...
  12. Thread: Need a job.

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    Re: Need a job.

    But what about our cheap hotel deals ????
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    Re: Storing a bike over winter

    Don't want to contradict some of the advice already given but I always store my bike with a full tank as otherwise condensation forms inside the tank and you end up with water collecting at the...
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    Re: Anyone else want a tourer after this weekend??

    Plastic clip !

    Just a piece of round shaped plastic that clips on throttle but only rotates one way (clockwise if looking at throttle side on).

    Cost me a fiver at BMF show. There brilliant.
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  15. Thread: local rides??

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    Re: local rides??

    B3092 is a great biker road, ie. miles of sweeping bends, great road surface and width; and pretty close to you

    Aaron
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    Re: Exterior House Painting

    Three storey house .... I'm brave but not stupid.
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    Re: New number plates

    As I have a pre-2001 bike and should at least try not to attract the interest of pissy traffic cops, you can put my name done for one.

    Are the screw holes done to me to do ?

    Aaron
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    Exterior House Painting

    I need the exterior of my rendered house painted (all four walls). Can anyone recommend a professional, reputable contractor in the Wiltshire or surrounding counties to undertake such work ?

    Aaron
  19. Thread: Trip to France

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    Re: Trip to France

    Planning a route isn't difficult if you have an idea where you want to end up and have a decent planning tool. I was advised by a friend to have a look at a [free] on-line progam called TYRE (Trace...
  20. Thread: A Close Call

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    Re: A Close Call

    If the lead rider was positioned correctly, i.e. left hand side of lane; he would would have had early visibility of what was coming round the corner and be better placed to avoid the obstacle....
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    Re: New number plates

    Just had my bike MOT'd and it passed ok even though size is smaller than the piccy in the first post.

    Bike is pre-2001 so no company name or BS.

    Police even had a good look at the rear of all...
  22. Thread: Garmin Sat Nav

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    Re: Garmin Sat Nav

    Thanks for the input.

    With reference to your comment:- "into user data and import it on the actual unit"; any suggestion where I find this on the unit as there's no obvious "tab". Or do you mean...
  23. Thread: Garmin Sat Nav

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    Garmin Sat Nav

    Bought myself a sat nav as a trip back-up to hardcopy maps.

    Found out the Gamin (Nuvi) model only allows one 'via' waypoint. However if you invest in the Garmin Mapsource Trip and Waypoint Manager...
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    Re: how to wear in new jacket

    Yep, that would be me (bought two). Mug or what. Great demo thou.

    Wrt soften leathers, what about putting in stout bag and putting in tumble dryer on low heat ? Never tried it myself so don't hunt...
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    Re: Easter charity ride for Help for Heroes

    Done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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