1. If you can't afford waterproof boots or gloves, try carrier bags on your feet before putting your boots on, and diesel gloves from petrol stations before putting your gloves on... ;)
Another tip next week.
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1. If you can't afford waterproof boots or gloves, try carrier bags on your feet before putting your boots on, and diesel gloves from petrol stations before putting your gloves on... ;)
Another tip next week.
Did the carrier bag trick for years before I could afford to invest in waterproof socks! ;D
And yes I do have waterproof boots nowadays!
BB
Hehe....I used sandwich bags before I got my proper boots haha.....only got little feet haha :) :)
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Originally Posted by Tina
Heehehhe Tina's little feet sandwiches :)
Hope you took your sarnies out first!!! ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tina
Hope you took your sarnies out first!!! ;D[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Squashed_Fly
Cheese sarnies!!!! ;D ;D
2. Always carry a can of tyre repair foam. It's not nice to get stuck somewhere, in the middle of nowhere, with no one to call apart from the rip-off breakdown services. It's gotten me out of trouble on occasions. :)
Another tip next week.
Im starting to like this thread !! :) :) :) :)
How many tips have you got Mark ?? hehe I may need to start writing them down lol 'cos I have short term memory loss (in fact I have long term memory loss as well) ::) ::)
I addition I always carry a couple of cable ties. Same reason, if somthing drops off (or you break it!) you can usually tie it back on and get home rather than wait for recovery.!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
I addition I always carry a couple of cable ties. Same reason, if somthing drops off (or you break it!) you can usually tie it back on and get home rather than wait for recovery.!!![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon_W
I don't need them Jon, I ride a Japanese bike... [smiley=happy.gif]
Never had to cable tie a brit bike.... only japanese!!!! Bl**dy plastic rubbish!! :D
Ah yes but Bl**dy beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing plastic rubbish...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon_W
Ah yes but Bl**dy beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing plastic rubbish...[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabb
I'd counter that brit bikes are beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing but made of metal!!!
Ah yes but Bl**dy beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing plastic rubbish...[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon_W
I'd counter that brit bikes are beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing but made of metal!!![/quote]
Yeah, cast iron and lead... ;D
Ah yes but Bl**dy beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing plastic rubbish...[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
I'd counter that brit bikes are beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing but made of metal!!![/quote]
Yeah, cast iron and lead... ;D[/quote]
Although Jon on the positive front - you can get quite a bit of money for cast iron & lead these days... ;D ;D ;D
Ah yes but Bl**dy beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing plastic rubbish...[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabb
I'd counter that brit bikes are beautifully designed & aesthetically pleasing but made of metal!!![/quote]
Yeah, cast iron and lead... ;D[/quote]
Although Jon on the positive front - you can get quite a bit of money for cast iron & lead these days... ;D ;D ;D
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Ohhh.... that was below the belt!!! :o :(
Well, at least it is still better than plastic!!!! :-X
How much would a fairing made out of lead or cast iron weigh then? :-? :-? ::)
Enough to be a pikey's wet dream!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scotty
Another similar tip is if you are out riding and are cold and do not have a warm layer in your panniers 8-) or under your seat, stop in a garage and put those free papers/mags up your jacket they will stop some of the wind chill and reatain heat.
3. The legal minimum tread depth for a motorcycle tyre is 1mm. However, the less tread there is , the less efficient the tyre is at dispersing water (the treads primary function). Some tyres are designed with less of a tread pattern, and as such, are better suited to dry roads/track use. Those with more are designed for road use. Therefore, when chosing a tyre, don't get hung up with what make is better than the other. They're all good these days, the difference is down to how you use it. But the main thing is, most average riders won't know the difference from one tyre to the next. And when it comes to certain makes, even V. Rossi would be hard pushed.
Incidentally, I've posted this one because so many people ask what tyres they should stick on their bike. Just for the record, I've had repaired tyres, mis-matched tyres, super-sticky expensive tyres, and standard cheap sports bike tyres. On the road I ride the same on all of them, without any problems. Any problems I have had would be down to poor road surface, cool temperatures, or wrong tyre pressures. Make sure they're in good overall condition, and the pressures are correct. JOB DONE! :)
4. Always carry a bungee net. You never know when it'll come in handy. :)
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... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 8_ball
Only if her head's not in it... ;)[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
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 timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
+1. Is f***ing slippery out there!!! Use the engine to assist slowing where possible, but show a brake light when slowing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
Top tips, smooth and slow.........like the wife ;D ;D
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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Originally Posted by Mark_Able
In my case its an indicator lens, tape and a screwdriver hehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D
cable ties,,,,,,dont leave home without them
Keep up mate, we've been down the cable tie route earlier in the thread... ::) ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by 8_ball
7. When approaching a junction where vehicles are waiting to emerge...
a. Consider rolling off the throttle.
b. Consider pulling out towards the centre of the road to be more visible (or to the left, if the junction is on the right).
c. Consider sounding your horn to get their attention.
You might do one, two, or all three actions, depending on circumstances. If you're wondering if the driver has seen you, take action. Don't leave it to luck.
Keep up mate, we've been down the cable tie route earlier in the thread... ::) ;D[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
indeed you did cover that,... :-[
Keep up mate, we've been down the cable tie route earlier in the thread... ::) ;D[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
Let's not go there again.....
You fogot, assume that the car driver is eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
a) blind
b) deaf
c) daft
d) not thinking about driving
e) asleep
f) all of the above
This morning most of the drivers in Bath fell under f.
When on the bike I just consider all car drivers as idiots that are not to be trusted
:)
wow, lucky car drivers don't stereotype bike riders at all ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Swanny
wow, lucky car drivers don't stereotype bike riders at all ;)[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by kdxgsxmt
I do use both forms of tranport.........so what am I ??? ::)
wow, lucky car drivers don't stereotype bike riders at all ;)[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by 8_ball
I do use both forms of tranport.........so what am I ??? ::)[/quote]
Lucky? ;D