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- Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:16 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: Easter Sunday 16/4 Salisbury plain big bike run
- Replies: 72
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Re: Easter Sunday 16/4 Salisbury plain big bike run
Ooh, im up 4 that....
- Sat Nov 19, 2016 1:42 pm
- Forum: TECHNICAL
- Topic: Winter gloves or something to help
- Replies: 29
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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.
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:34 pm
- Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
- Topic: which photo hosting websites do people recommend?
- Replies: 13
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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, ...
- 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...
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:50 pm
- Forum: TECHNICAL
- Topic: Vacuum forming - has anyone tried it?
- Replies: 3
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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...
- 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...
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:21 pm
- Forum: TECHNICAL
- Topic: Chain de-greaser, more harm than good?
- Replies: 21
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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...
- 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.
- Sat May 25, 2013 10:10 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: south wales meet/trail ride??
- Replies: 1
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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.
karl.
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:57 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: UK XT FESTIVAL WEEKEND
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6385