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by mavis cruet
Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Easter Sunday 16/4 Salisbury plain big bike run
Replies: 72
Views: 23721

Re: Easter Sunday 16/4 Salisbury plain big bike run

Ooh, im up 4 that....
by mavis cruet
Sat Nov 19, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Winter gloves or something to help
Replies: 29
Views: 8260

Re: Winter gloves or something to help

Heated gloves are soo much better than heated grips as they heat the bit o your hand that gets cold. I also use army surpless goretex mits (£15) when its really cold or wet as i dont get on wiv muffs.
by mavis cruet
Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: which photo hosting websites do people recommend?
Replies: 13
Views: 3603

which photo hosting websites do people recommend?

hello hello. im thinking of joining a photo hosting whatsit to store photos and videos whilst im away for a few months. i dont particularly want others to see them and would like to keep decent quality so i can download em again when we get home. also i may have to do the downloading in big chunks, ...
by mavis cruet
Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: COLD WEATHER TIPS
Replies: 37
Views: 10422

Re: COLD WEATHER TIPS

base layers and wind/waterproof outer and barmuffs. change of (long, long) socks and gloves in case you get wet. i also use a small (camping) hot water bottle hung round mi neck (can be refilled at services) or microwaveable body heater thingie. stop every now and again and run round flailing your a...
by mavis cruet
Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Vacuum forming - has anyone tried it?
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

Re: Vacuum forming - has anyone tried it?

we vacform a lot at work and ive done some bits for the bike. if its simple small shapes you can make your own vac former using a vacuum and a hot air gun or two. you do need to consider the design of the shape (draw angles, inner and outer radius and 'webbing') what sort of thing are you considerin...
by mavis cruet
Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer
Replies: 16
Views: 4254

Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

what about on yer cylinder heads? i find acf 50 (what a crap aerosol it comes in!!!!) burns off n the fins corrode anyway. im still stuck with wd 40 im afraid...
by mavis cruet
Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Chain de-greaser, more harm than good?
Replies: 21
Views: 7449

Re: Chain de-greaser, more harm than good?

i think that most degreasers (gunk etc) actually attack rubber, causing it to swell/ degrade which is a bit pooh for the orings on yer chain. paraffin doesnt and actually lubes the chain a bit too. cant beet a scotoiler though...
by mavis cruet
Sat May 25, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Summer Solstice Run June 21st Stonehenge 04:52!
Replies: 18
Views: 5896

Re: Summer Solstice Run June 21st Stonehenge 04:52!

sounds like fun. if i can make it ill be in touch later....karl.
by mavis cruet
Sat May 25, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: south wales meet/trail ride??
Replies: 1
Views: 1159

south wales meet/trail ride??

hey. ive just started working in swansea and was wondering if there was anyone around? i quite fancy some evening trail riding or beer drinking. only during the week though....

karl.
by mavis cruet
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: UK XT FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Replies: 28
Views: 6385

Re: UK XT FESTIVAL WEEKEND

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