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by steve_h80
Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Watch out lads when in Scotland.
Replies: 28
Views: 8019

Re: Watch out lads when in Scotland.

Hi Al Not nit picking or ought,, but I notice you often address your posts to "the lads" ,there is prolly lasses on this forum as well . We were visiting friends at the weekend ,a couple ,, and believe me the " Lass " of the couple can properly ride a bike Even if she did insist...
by steve_h80
Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Camping in Northumbria
Replies: 6
Views: 3214

Re: Camping in Northumbria

There is Whinshields on Hadrians wall near the once / twicebrewed pub.
All basic facilities and a cracking pub.
No fire though.
by steve_h80
Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Zips
Replies: 3
Views: 1751

Zips

I need a new joining zip for my rst jacket to match my rst pants.
Anyone know where I can get one?
by steve_h80
Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Name the best motorcycle rallye you have attended
Replies: 15
Views: 6591

Re: Name the best motorcycle rallye you have attended

MAG / FEMA Euro demo 1996.
Incredible experience, something over 30 thousand bikes I believe. And all to stop the proposed100hp limit.
by steve_h80
Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Recommend me a camera
Replies: 11
Views: 4393

Re: Recommend me a camera

Dont get hung up on pixels, anything over 8 meg is fine. Get one that fits you, big hands and small fiddly buttons is bad.
And read the manual to get the best out of it.
by steve_h80
Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: TRAVEL GEAR
Topic: Learning from last years mistakes
Replies: 34
Views: 14071

Re: Learning from last years mistakes

I take an old helmet bag, before bed I put some soft clothes (fleece etc) in it - instand pillow! Decent sleeping mat etc to keep you off the ground. Air beds are great till they go down. Best I ever found was a 6 reed air bed each reed with it's own valve so even if one went down I still got a good...
by steve_h80
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Spruce up spoked wheels
Replies: 26
Views: 9685

Re: Spruce up spoked wheels

Just nip the spokes up till they ping the same note as the rest.
It's what us S10 riders do all the time - well it gives us something to complain about :-)
by steve_h80
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:56 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: good riddance
Replies: 22
Views: 7313

Re: good riddance

Reading some of these comments it becomes obvious why the hatred continues on both sides.
by steve_h80
Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: RIP Chuck Berry :(
Replies: 14
Views: 4651

Re: RIP Chuck Berry :(

Sad, but 90 is a good age and playing till the end. Top man :-)
by steve_h80
Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Bike for a new rider ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2269

Re: Bike for a new rider ?

If he just wants domething to ride about on I suggest a Honda CB500. Reliable, cheap and easy to sell on. Later fz6's are a bit too revvy for a beginner, the later 600 diversion is a good bet if he wants a fairing - down on hp but much better midrange. Traillies tend to hold there value too well pus...

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