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by paintman
Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Who's up for some greenlaning in the chilterns again?
Replies: 62
Views: 15942

Re: Who's up for some greenlaning in the chilterns again?

Approaching town farm from Dunstable on the B489 take a left up to Ivinghoe Beacon approx one mile on the left is a large free car park which would be a good place for you guys to meet.
by paintman
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Adventure Motorcycling - does it make you tired?
Replies: 57
Views: 10265

Re: Adventure Motorcycling - does it make you tired?

I am serious, I was bloody knackered on my return home this week

Next week I'm off to the Black Forest and Germany for 8 days, think i'll drink more water
Its all about the hydration J.B. take your Camelbak with you and keep sipping.
by paintman
Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: ABR Highlands Rally Ullapool 28th - 30th Sept 2012
Topic: Skye and Harris/Lewis accommodation recommendations en route
Replies: 4
Views: 2950

Re: Skye and Harris/Lewis accommodation recommendations en route

Mate of mine runs this place.http://www.lochbaybnb.com/
He is a biker and will be able to offer advice about the Western Isles, give Johhny a ring, hes a very sociable lunatic. :woohoo:
by paintman
Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Campervan / mobile home
Replies: 4
Views: 2083

Re: Campervan / mobile home

Couple of companies around Luton that I know of.

http://www.amberleisure.com/

http://justgo-px.rtrk.co.uk/
by paintman
Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Flip-up lid
Replies: 25
Views: 9842

Re: Flip-up lid

I recently picked up a Nolan 104 quieter than my previous helmet, larger than average visor area, and vents that actually work, the sales staff at H.G.tell me you can legally ride with the flip in the raised position and priced around £250 reasonable value.
by paintman
Sat May 19, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: RIDE REPORTS
Topic: children on motorbike
Replies: 14
Views: 5086

Re: children on motorbike

I took my nephew out for the day when he was aged about nine, on a gentle right hander he slumped to the left having fallen asleep, it makes my blood run cold everytime I think about it.
by paintman
Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Sold a dodgy motor from a garage. What are your rights ???
Replies: 19
Views: 5770

Re: Sold a dodgy motor from a garage. What are your rights ???

Just thinking out loud here, but a ten year old car from a large dealership? generally main dealers like their stock a bit younger than that, I wonder if this car was a clearance part/exchange car,it seems a common practice these days for dealers to offer cars they have taken in part exchange that ...
by paintman
Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Husky 630TE views
Replies: 15
Views: 5373

Re: Husky 630TE views

I managed to get the last set of Touratech ones which gave a lift of 22ml, however Moly is producing a 32ml riser, You can contact him here.....

http://rallymoto.co.uk/content.php?1-the-front-page

The riding possition is not perfect for me but I am getting there, my brother has a KTM 690 and ...
by paintman
Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Husky 630TE views
Replies: 15
Views: 5373

Re: Husky 630TE views

I got a 630 last year, as is normal for me I purchased at the top of the market before prices started to fall :dry: I went for the Husky simply because the looks appealed and
its not orange. I too am 6'3" and yes there are issues with this, however I have dropped the pegs and fitted bar risers ...
by paintman
Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Leather Repairs advice?
Replies: 4
Views: 1211

Re: Leather Repairs advice?

There are many folk who repair leather, google is your friend.

http://www.leatherrepaircompany.com/contact-us/

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