Okay, things under £50 which have made a big difference to riding enjoyment.
1 Bar risers – the extra inch makes all the difference (there's a comedy window open here)
2 Mirror extenders – riding becomes a whole new experience when you can see past your shoulders
Little things that make a hell of a difference
Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
Bar Displacers
Sheepskin
thermal coffee mug with one hand opening
Cramp buster
throttle lock
side stand pad (easier to sleep when your not worried about the bike falling over)
Sheepskin
thermal coffee mug with one hand opening
Cramp buster
throttle lock
side stand pad (easier to sleep when your not worried about the bike falling over)
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Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
crampex, 1000 mile socks , bacon buttie and steaming coffee on a cold day by the roadside.
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Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
Motrax ear plugs and the new Merino Wool Buffs
Wicking base layers
Mars Bars ....mmmm..... Mars Bars....
Wicking base layers
Mars Bars ....mmmm..... Mars Bars....
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Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
My waterproof socks which after a week mask out the smell of the French cheese in the tent!!!
Too many Cagiva Elefants, Gran Canyons and Ducatis!
Azzalin SP and various others.
Azzalin SP and various others.
Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
Alun wrote:
Baby oil.....Okay, things under £50 which have made a big difference to riding enjoyment.
Treat every situation like a dog..
If you can't hump it or eat it, piss on it and walk away.
If you can't hump it or eat it, piss on it and walk away.
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Hey Phil, do you not keep slipping off the bike?
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Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
Philzafuka wrote:
Adventure riders use syntheticAlun wrote:Baby oil.....Okay, things under £50 which have made a big difference to riding enjoyment.
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Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
A flask. Great for those days when you stop after a ride and fancy a cuppa whilst admiring the view.
Baby oil????? wtf!
Baby oil????? wtf!
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Re:Little things that make a hell of a difference
highway pegs
push bike handlebars from halfords
rest your ankles over them not your feet 25 quid
a duff right knee ..able to streach out on the long boring bits is nice
traying to figure the varadero cos the tank and lower fairing has yer legs spayed at 45 degrees ..dammiit
ive done 1266 miles and one ferry on this bike in 21hours
would i do it again ....
no u can piss off hmy: :unsure:
took me three days to recover iron butt thing is not for me
still its on me cv but never again :blink:
By minkyhead at 2009-06-21
push bike handlebars from halfords
rest your ankles over them not your feet 25 quid
a duff right knee ..able to streach out on the long boring bits is nice
traying to figure the varadero cos the tank and lower fairing has yer legs spayed at 45 degrees ..dammiit
ive done 1266 miles and one ferry on this bike in 21hours
would i do it again ....
no u can piss off hmy: :unsure:
took me three days to recover iron butt thing is not for me
still its on me cv but never again :blink:
By minkyhead at 2009-06-21
whats the wether forcast ..wheres me map