Nice one everyone, been busy with a few things and didn't get time to check things out. Appreciate all the replies. I fully take the point don't take things you can't use, and my mechanical chops are just developing. Very good to work on the bike with the same tools you carry.

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Cheers fella. Think tool tube and fender packs will be attached to the old gas gas gas, but I've seen chains bound in plastic to the swing arm and levers tied to the inside of hand guards. Did have a go at that but didn't seem to leave much room for me ands!

Lurk a lot, lot more than I post. Apologies if this has been covered but cant find owt in my rudimentary search. When I'm out riding, a lot of the old fellas strap spares and parts to ingenious places, usually to a Serow. In attempt to get weight down I hope to emulate these gentlemen of the trails ...

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That I prefer to go at a speed where I can check out the view, most of the time.

I live in Shipley near Bradford by the way.

After a fair bit of lurking hereabouts, I've decided to spend the time getting acquainted. Partly because I'm hoping to get a trail bike in the coming months, but also I'd quite like to meet some like-minded fold that might like a road ride -out in our stunning local country side. (fast approaching ...