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by Sanqhar
Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: ccm gp 450 happy day
Replies: 703
Views: 183553

Re: ccm gp 450 happy day

The matter of seats is interesting, different bums for different folks. I'm 5'6" and a 29" inseam. I bought the lowered bike with a lower seat. I found it uncomfortable to say the least. My conclusion was that my knees were too high so putting more pressure on my 'sit' bones. I changed to ...
by Sanqhar
Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: RIP Chuck Berry :(
Replies: 14
Views: 4658

Re: RIP Chuck Berry :(

Saw him live at Ipswich Regent many years ago. He just played with a pianist and a drummer (probably locally hired, as was his way). What adjectives could you use, legendary, electric, magical, the list goes on. There were people dancing in the aisles and the show ended with him inviting all and sun...
by Sanqhar
Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: HEROES
Topic: Sad News R.I.P JOHN SURTEES
Replies: 12
Views: 7361

Re: Sad News R.I.P JOHN SURTEES

Treadtrader wrote:
Should have been Sir John Surtees.
+1

Tom
by Sanqhar
Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: BMW F650/800GS Spot Lights
Replies: 11
Views: 5332

Re: BMW F650/800GS Spot Lights

The relay also bypasses the full current running through the switch. The full current goes direct (via the relay) to the lights.

Tom
by Sanqhar
Mon Feb 27, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: TRAVEL GEAR
Topic: Camping newbie!
Replies: 63
Views: 19635

Re: Camping newbie!

Get a porch area just big enough for your gear and a tarp to sit under.
Better still pitch the tents facing each other and put the tarp between them to sit under.

Tom
by Sanqhar
Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Ancestry site . Help needed please.
Replies: 8
Views: 1191

Re: Ancestry site . Help needed please.

Try your local library. There is a free access library edition.

If not get on their email list. They have free access periods on a regular basis.

Tom
by Sanqhar
Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Panzers not well
Replies: 25
Views: 6516

Re: Panzers not well

First phone Darren at the factory. They pride themselves in their after sales service.
At the least he will give you good advice.

Tom
by Sanqhar
Sat Feb 18, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Crap headlights.
Replies: 15
Views: 3707

Re: Crap headlights.

If it hasn't got a relay in the headlight circuit, fit one.

Tom
by Sanqhar
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: starter motor turns very slowly on a new battery but fine on car battery ( xt600)
Replies: 6
Views: 1069

Re: starter motor turns very slowly on a new battery but fine on car battery ( xt600)

If you have another bike put that battery in it. If the result is the same then it's the battery.

Tom
by Sanqhar
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Summer mayhem ride?
Replies: 13
Views: 4751

Re: Summer mayhem ride?

Paris? You'll need your emissions sticker.
Some older vehicles are just banned including motorbikes registered befor June 2000

Tom

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