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by hotbulb
Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: The Queen
Replies: 67
Views: 13691

Re: The Queen

I gather Triumph have just given HM Mrs Windsor a bike as a birthday present!
by hotbulb
Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: The Queen
Replies: 67
Views: 13691

Re: The Queen

I think she has a whole pack of them! And some Ambassadors.
by hotbulb
Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Can you park your bike in your town ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3299

Re: Can you park your bike in your town ?

There are some dedicated places in Cardiff centre, but also the "Pay & Display" spaces around the Civic Centre can be used ...FREE ... by bikes. A traffic warden confirmed this, and the ticket machines also confirm that bikes are exempt. Finding an empty space is, however, more of a pr...
by hotbulb
Thu May 24, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: a bmw with a big one
Replies: 9
Views: 2461

Re: a bmw with a big one

Is Capt. Mainwaring complaining that the platoon's ration of Brasso has all been used up polishing the German tank?
by hotbulb
Thu May 24, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Scott Oiler
Replies: 15
Views: 4934

Re: Scott Oiler

Chainsaw chain oil seems popular, and it is intended for chain lubrication. Probably a better choice, therefore, than ATF/PAS fluid.
Mind you, I just use Scotoil in mine - haven't bothered to find alternatives.
by hotbulb
Tue May 22, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
Topic: advice needed.
Replies: 15
Views: 4531

Re: advice needed.

Fried Egg Sandwich wrote:Whatever you choose have a fabulous time with it (are you really gonna matt black it?!?) :evil:
But don't BMW now do a "triple black" 1200?...
Grog's very much "on trend"!(albeit not so shiny)
by hotbulb
Mon May 21, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Regular Servicing !!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2575

Re: Regular Servicing !!!!!

A bit late, I know, but did you put Loctite or similar on the bolt when you replaced it? .... (particularly because tightening it fully was a bit awkward)
by hotbulb
Mon May 21, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
Topic: derbit terra adventure 125 or straight to bmw g650gs ??
Replies: 36
Views: 9736

Re: derbit terra adventure 125 or straight to bmw g650gs ??

Welcome. I did DAS,and I think it's worth doing it immediately following the CBT, while you're still in "learning" mode. (Assuming, of course, that doing CBT doesn't put you off biking!). I went straight to a big(ish) bike, a Transalp 650,and I really enjoy its relaxed running and sufficie...
by hotbulb
Mon May 21, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: HOW TO..........
Topic: Farkling with rubber tubing...
Replies: 44
Views: 22954

Re: Farkling with rubber tubing...

I think I might be another pinching this idea....been looking for something to keep soft bags off the exhaust. Thank you, M.Freeloadeur.

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