According to some I have caught the 'ghey' as I wan't to get a cruiser (but definately NO tassles).

I am selling my 2001 TA.

It has 49,000 miles, Oxford heated grips, dual USB outlets, BikeVis his visibility LEDs, Givi monokey topbox and colour-coded Givi monokey panniers (41L). Oxford tank-bag and Oxford Storm cover. A complete set of rear pads (not needed yet) and spare front tyre (part worn ...

Welcome to ABR, I am in Bognor Regis.

This sounds similar to me.

I have an XL650V and am 5' 8", though with short legs my torso is more like a 'standard' 5' 10" and I cannot get a decent spot for my Vario. I am seriously getting a fixed higher screen.

The interesting thing was that if I stood slightly on the pegs I could get my ...

Well, a bit of jiggery-pokery and I did the trip on the TA, which was great! :)

I took the LD Lines from Portsmouth to Le Havre and was really pleased to see they have roll-in wheel-chocks like this: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock/steady-stand/ace-bikes-steady-stand.jpg .

The ...

Clever idea.

Well guys, thanks for all the help but I have now found out that I have to take some stuff with me for the job in hand so I have had to book the crossing with the car again - really ticked-off as I was looking forward to this.

If you are sleeping on the floor put your Karrimat either inside your sleeping bag or under the groundsheet to avoid slipping off it in the night.

Thanks guys,

I have done the crossings many times in my car but never on a bike so useful stuff. I do have a short velcro strap that I used to use a coaching-aid in archery so will be ideal for the brake lever.

Thanks.