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by Diesel Pete
Thu Feb 02, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Anyone got a Nexx XD1 helmet? Opinions please
Replies: 14
Views: 5686

Re: Anyone got a Nexx XD1 helmet? Opinions please

Used one for over a year. Did 11 countries and over 8000 miles wearing it. Only complaints I have are: It is very warm, which isn't always a bad thing but I was cooking in it in Southern Italy. The plastic vent cover blew off and I lost it so have been using the mesh one all winter as can't seem to ...
by Diesel Pete
Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: petrol to clean a chain?
Replies: 24
Views: 7029

Re: petrol to clean a chain?

I imagine the seals are made from Nitrile as most are therefore petrol will destroy them.
by Diesel Pete
Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: EDZ Yeti fleece or Knox Cold Killers Winter Jacket?
Replies: 7
Views: 3875

Re: EDZ Yeti fleece or Knox Cold Killers Winter Jacket?

Having tried allsorts of outdoor gear over the years I now generally stick to "RAB" and "Under Armour". Neither are cheap but the quality is fantastic and the stuff lasts forever. "North Face" is good stuff too but a bit of fashion thing just now. I believe "RAB&qu...
by Diesel Pete
Fri Jan 27, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: boring bike industry
Replies: 18
Views: 6523

Re: boring bike industry

On my way Steve! :woohoo:

There are of course exceptional bikes but as a general rule I stand by my comments (thumbs)
by Diesel Pete
Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: boring bike industry
Replies: 18
Views: 6523

Re: boring bike industry

Bikes now are brilliant, they are fast, handle well are comfortable etc etc. I really cannot fault my Tiger 1050 in any way. It is fast, comfortable and handles perfectly after a few little mods. I look forward to my trip, I don't reallly look forward to jumping onto "My" bike now. At the ...
by Diesel Pete
Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Most Underrated
Replies: 50
Views: 14754

Re: Most Underrated

I still regret selling my XJR1200 :(
by Diesel Pete
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Riding instructor in Lanarkshire
Replies: 7
Views: 2238

Re: Riding instructor in Lanarkshire

She is in "Law" Ralph but quite happy to do a few miles for a decent instructor
by Diesel Pete
Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Riding instructor in Lanarkshire
Replies: 7
Views: 2238

Re: Riding instructor in Lanarkshire

Good find sprintster, thanks I'll have a chat with them.

Good point that about the VanVan's Ralph. She will probably buy one and it will get her confidence up.

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by Diesel Pete
Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Riding instructor in Lanarkshire
Replies: 7
Views: 2238

Riding instructor in Lanarkshire

Hi all, A friend of mine got put off riding during her attempt at a CBT a few years back as the instructor laughed at her and took the p*ss in front of the other students when she couldn't get her feet on the floor and got nervous (she is only five foot one or something). She ended up walking away. ...
by Diesel Pete
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: Shooting season started again...!
Replies: 73
Views: 15657

Re: Shooting season started again...!

Myxie is awful. I hope it ends soon Steve :(

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