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- Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:06 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: Ecky Thump Rally
- Replies: 43
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Re: Ecky Thump Rally
Grand weekend--thanks to Steve and some helpers who worked their socks off--I just chilled out and drank a bit. Lovely venue with great facilities--at a pittance of a price. One thing I noted is that the invitation to ABR didn't really gain much support (apart from the usual suspects) in contrast th...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: Ecky Thump Rally
- Replies: 43
- Views: 16447
Re: Ecky Thump Rally
great Steve, many thanks. Currently starting work on the R1100RS--but I'm also waiting for bits. Its a voyage of discovery!! I should be able to borrow a bike. I do have my wr250r, but its an opportunity to ride an old airhead. I've submitted an expenses claim for the recovery--we'll see what they s...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: Ecky Thump Rally
- Replies: 43
- Views: 16447
Re: Ecky Thump Rally
Fingers crossed that I can make it Neil--but it won't be the R1100RS as I have to wait a few days for parts. I might blag my son's old airhead. Anyway, I will have minimal kit so can I use the on site catering please Steve?
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:10 pm
- Forum: THE PUB
- Topic: 20 MPH default speed limit in Wales
- Replies: 39
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Re: 20 MPH default speed limit in Wales
Just got back from France--down in the Dordogne on the BMR1100RS--what a difference in road condition, verge condition, signage and so on--we really do live in a shithole. Also the local villages do go down to 30 km/h with big speed humps etc--but everyone takes their time and drive politely--what a...
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:27 am
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: Ecky Thump Rally
- Replies: 43
- Views: 16447
Re: Ecky Thump Rally
Just got recovered from France after a classic (as I found out later) Hall effect failure on my R1100RS. Ended up stranded by the side of the A28 in rain, recovered off then transported to Amiens for a BMW Motorrad dealer to confirm the fault--biggish job and wait for parts. Bike was loaded with all...
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: BIKES
- Topic: what have you done to your bike today??
- Replies: 1203
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Re: what have you done to your bike today??
I've just had a V rated tyre in very good condition repaired properly with a vulcanised "mushroom" plug from the inside--so wheel off. I was at the Overland Event this past weekend and Motoart were selling a very well thought out system that actually (with special tools) injects a mushroom...
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:14 am
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: YULETIDE RALLY 2023 REVIVED its back on
- Replies: 26
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Re: YULETIDE RALLY 2023 REVIVED its back on
great stuff Tim--I'll camp.
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: BIKES
- Topic: Go Big and Ride Small
- Replies: 1590
- Views: 404768
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Just for you Olaf (its not small though--I have a 250 Yam though).
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:27 am
- Forum: BIKES
- Topic: Go Big and Ride Small
- Replies: 1590
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Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Ex army drawstring waterproof bags (in green) are excellent for gear in panniers--but I agree--Lidl bags are very robust to. On the strap front BMW do provide straps on both the inner and lid just for that purpose. They are elasticated but could be a little more robust--and could be replaced if I ha...
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:16 am
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: YULE TIDE RALLY NOW CANCELLED
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2127
Re: YULE TIDE RALLY NOW CANCELLED
Thanks for all your efforts John--happy memories. I'm going to the Overland event and the Ecky Thump--I take it that you will still be rallying.