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by Richard Simpson Mark II
Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Average speed cameras
Replies: 35
Views: 9638

Re: Average speed cameras

the Govt does very well out of the sale of new ic engined cars
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Average speed cameras
Replies: 35
Views: 9638

Re: Average speed cameras

If it's a National speed limit the truck can legally do 50mph (changed from 40mph a few years ago which helps reduce the frustration of drivers behind). Still 40 in Scotland, and the Scottish police love doing the English truckers! But things still get a bit lively when the Paddy trucks are heading...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)
Replies: 15
Views: 4904

Re: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)

Asgard wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:19 am Well done on being able to listen to that trio for more than 10 seconds Richard 8-)
I confess to fastfwding a few times...and why was the horrible music so loud?
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)
Replies: 15
Views: 4904

Re: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)

A bit over-long and with a contrived 'Top Trumps' format but interesting.

The Triumph comes out best, but so it should at the money!

And I've realised why the Guzzi is so cheap...who chooses the paint colours?

by Richard Simpson Mark II
Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: Razorbacks on special again
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Re: Razorbacks on special again

Similar offer in the UK too...from £29.99...but are they road legal?
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Yet another insurance woe
Replies: 11
Views: 2260

Re: Yet another insurance woe

My advice...call them back and say you have a quote for £X for a stand-alone policy for the BM for 12 months, and unless they can do better the new provider will get both bikes next time.
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)
Replies: 15
Views: 4904

Re: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)

You can look at FB (public groups) without signing up.

Just click 'not now' when the annoying pop-up pops up.
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:56 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)
Replies: 15
Views: 4904

Re: Moto Guzzi V7 iii (Any experience)

I've got a lot of time for Guzzis, and one huge advantage for you would be no chain to clean, lube and adjust. But if I were in the market for a retro, I'd have to find a really good reason not to buy a Royal Enfield 650. It's got all the charm of a Brit twin of the 1970, but without the horrors. In...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Grandad what did you do during lockdown ? Well....
Replies: 11
Views: 4127

Re: Grandad what did you do during lockdown ? Well....

ollydog wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:28 pm cleaned the solar panel on the roof of my camper fell off and broke me fucking leg
That's tragic!
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:34 am
Forum: GREEN LANES, TRAILS and OFF-ROAD
Topic: Edinburgh Trial October 2020.
Replies: 2
Views: 1723

Re: Edinburgh Trial October 2020.

My neighbour with the Dellow is gutted.

MCC had put in a huge amount of work, with electronic scoring systems etc to maximise social distancing.

I think this year is pretty much a write-off now for grass-roots motorsports, and international travel.

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