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by DavidS
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Am I not a human?
Replies: 7
Views: 266

Am I not a human?

Why does it keep checking up on me when I go onto the forum?
by DavidS
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: Photo chain link...
Replies: 3447
Views: 870985

Re: Photo chain link...

Link - I too was enjoying an ice cream when I took this photo. We rented a cottage in Camusterrach (in a car, sadly) back in the 90’s but had dinner in the pub nearly every night. Hope it is still as good as it was then plus the sunsets are incredible. Liked the Highland cattle grazing on the beach...
by DavidS
Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Bar end mirrors?
Replies: 0
Views: 131

Bar end mirrors?

I’m not sure if the standard Norden mirrors are causing wind noise as taking them off doesn’t make a massive difference but I liked the lack of visual intrusion. Does anyone have bar end mirrors on a bike with handguards and how do you get on with them? These look interesting and at a tolerable pric...
by DavidS
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Consultation - motorcycles to use bus lanes.
Replies: 1
Views: 214

Re: Consultation - motorcycles to use bus lanes.

Done. The day I went looking for a 950SM, a Saturday back in 2008, I started at P&H to try a used bike, stopped off in Croydon to cross check with a ride on a Speed Triple then set off for Brackens, just off the Old Kent Road. There was an experimental bikes in bus lane trial going on so my whol...
by DavidS
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: Photo chain link...
Replies: 3447
Views: 870985

Re: Photo chain link...

Paul_C wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:00 am Link - KTM wearing a different frock.

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Great choice of bike. ;) :lol:
by DavidS
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: *%^**!!!
Replies: 42
Views: 3625

Re: *%^**!!!

For some time now we have barely watched the news but do cherry pick articles on the BBCNews website. We mute all commercials and self promotion ads plus the beginning of all programmes that spend five minutes telling you what is ‘coming up…’. We’ve been trying to rebuild two fence panels and fill i...
by DavidS
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Returning rider can it be done?
Replies: 22
Views: 1221

Re: Returning rider can it be done?

Compared to the 790/890, I thought the Transalp was a bit gutless. Very comfy but seems more of a road bike.
by DavidS
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Returning rider can it be done?
Replies: 22
Views: 1221

Re: Returning rider can it be done?

O .. I missed that.. that OP wants to ride tet. In that case, crf300Rally? It has economy, of fuel, light enough for tet, screen for road distance, capable on motorways, reasonably, comfortable seat, I think, can fit luggage frame, strong enough, but .. Unreasonable cost of insurance, for what you ...
by DavidS
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Returning rider can it be done?
Replies: 22
Views: 1221

Re: Returning rider can it be done?

Bemoto. Intelligent people and helpful.
Prices certainly tolerable for an old duffer like me with two bikes.
by DavidS
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: A photo you took, today
Replies: 10574
Views: 2649865

Re: A photo you took, today

Showing our age knowing that one…..

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