Top coat was plasti-cote. excellent finnish and durable, engine has covered 8000km and still looking good :woohoo:

I would of thought that almost all motorcycle travellers will employ zero tolerance with beggars and bribes. Its the package tour operators that should be highlighting such issues which to be fair to some off them they do.....

You have a fantastic bike already in the 1150 ok. Eight grand, EIGHT GRAND...!!! Build yourself something bespoke and unique and with the leftover money buy an Enduro bike and go break some bones....!!! :laugh: :silly: :woohoo:

Anyone remember "Action Honda" back in the eighties, big expanding concern in the Midlands...??? KABOOOMMM......!!!!!!! Remember them? I used to work for them? got out before it all went pop, but Mr G the boss spent some time in a Spanish nick after. It's an interesting story, but quite a...

The government have released pictures of the intended knew high speed rail link to enable families from London to visit there relatives in Birmingham...!! Usefull for getting to the NEC and London bike shows quicker and without hassle..!!

Yep, gone bang for 12.5 big ones fraid just heard..!! :S

Strange request I guess, but I need a little favour from someone in Burton area. That simple if you live there and wouldn't mind helping me confirm an address exists, please let me know. I am in Manchester (clue is in the name :lol: ) it a bit far to go myself. Cheers Pete . :blush: :blush: I was b...

Mixed feelings here, feel for the staff and there future employment etc but Whites have p*ssed me off a little over a very simple matter. Being a main agent for Piaggio (my missus has a MP3 for commuting) I took in a part to be fixed (right hand side engine cover with the water pump attached), seal ...

Don't forget - Charley has done the Dakar ! Well some of it - until he broke his wrists :( Yeah, how badly was he sh*ting himself before the race started and how relieved was he after bustin his wrist...??? Yeah.....!!!! See cant stop the slagging orf, I personally welcome a third series..... :whis...

Wise words Backendbeyond, I took the simple route when 15, copied my mate when he applied to the NCB as an apprentice, after Thatcher reemed our backsides out with her glove puppet Scargill and shut all the pits I carried on my trade to date. Not sure I was looking as far ahead as you though, I'm kn...