macvisual wrote:Question;

Why would you want to ride in the snow?

As 'Old Git Ray' says ... sometimes you have no choice. We were caught in a blizzard in the Black Forest, no option, stay put & freeze .... or go for it

My bike in the 'White' Forest of Southern Germany

JiMcI wrote:Well said dave ac, chill pill every one...



Jim..

Totally agree

I really don't know how I managed life before without your wise words.

I realise now it was so very wrong of me to criticise the police.

They can clearly do no wrong, and I promise I'll never ride my motorbike again as they are so easily upset.

You clearly have a chip on your shoulder Sir ...

jaz1259 wrote:Get a grip!

I presume you mean RS & not me.

Yes .... thirty years mostly traffic patrol ... motorcycles. Started 1965 on Velocette 200cc 'Noddy' bikes, last working day K1100RT

Richard Simpson wrote:
Anyway, to cut the long story short, the riders concerned did eventually get their warnings withdrawn ....

So what's all the fuss about then ....

:huh:

Bianchi wrote:The only time I will be putting on any day glow
Jackets or vest is when the law says I must
Until then I will wear what ever I want while
Riding my bike driving my car walking down the street

Cheers

Dave

Well said that man ...

Thanks for your prompt reply and hints. Sadly, it's not very reassuring.

See below for your words with my comments in CAPS (sorry for SHOUTING)


Where an officer has reasonable grounds for believing

NOT HARD EVIDENCE THEN

is likely to cause, alarm distress or annoyance to members of the public ...

I have a Peli 1450 case bolted to the rear of my 800GS. OK it can't be removed, but it can be locked.
I have 12v wired in to it (car type cig lighter socket) so that I can charge my 'phone, camera batteries and even my laptop in there. Works a treat, certainly works for me ;)

I even carry a ...

Having spent several years in the CID Stolen Vehicle Squad I can't really see much point in covering up your reg plate in any photographs you care to post.

There are thousands of bikes out there, in the dealers showroom, on every street, for a villain to note any registration numbers. I have ...