Sprinkle talcum powder or similar around the top lip inside, then see where it gets washed away.

You can get Chinese clones, up to 125cc

I've had a gerbing heated jacket for a few years. Its absolutely brilliant. Even on lowest setting, 1 out of 5, it keeps me toasty. It runs of the bike's battery. Deffo recommended.

I've been looking these, i think they look interesting. BMW don't seem to offer a centrestand, has anyone fitted a 3rd party one? Also, what are they like at 15 to 20 mph down a tiny lane - are they happy, or is this a problem? Thanks in advance..

i had a solo ural 650 back in about 1979 or 1980. It was ok to ride, but rather slow. Gearchange was very ponderous. It had a rubber bung as a universal joint in the shaft drive which disintegrated on the M1. The shaft was also destroyed, but, at the time, spares were cheaply available, and also 2nd...

Spoke to a dealer in Devon today. He said as far as he knows, there are no plans to bring it to UK

During a recent TET camping trip with Dibbs and Oblix, I suggested to keep luggage weight/bulk to a minimum, as many items as possible should have more than one use. What dual use items do you use/carry on your ‘Dual Sport’ bike? My bead buddy worked as a ‘camels toe’ under the side stand in soft g...

I had a Burgman 650, which i really enjoyed, but the feet forward riding position did my back in. Pity, as i liked the automatic transmission.

I loved the language. Very precise, and correct. How refreshing.

MotoCP wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:05 am

fatowl wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:54 am

Saw this chap on my hedge today! Anyone know what it is?

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I would say almost certainly a Sparrowhawk.

I thought you would know that being a Fatowl!

We fatowls keep well away from sharp beaky bits and claws!