Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
09-08-14, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,249
Re: Motrax Rip Off Merchants.
Hello
Thanks Davie not had a SV for a long while but bought a fixer when I had my SV and have carried for years just in case
Peg fixer saved me this week when on holiday in Cornwall on my...
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Forum: Idle Banter
18-01-13, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 122
Views: 5,645
Re: Snow..
Loads of snow in the Midlands about 5-6 inchs
Walked the 5 miles to work to find they closed the office due to low numbers getting in , at least I get paid as I got sent home
Then walked the 5...
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Forum: Tyres
27-08-12, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,345
Re: Michelin Pilot Road Tyres
Have used PR 1's on my sprint , good life about 8k , enough grip and used for winter commuting fine
Replaced with PR 2's and these are a lot gripper and give more confidence
But would def use...
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Forum: Idle Banter
04-08-12, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,673
Re: how many miles in the last 12 months
about 15 k , mostly commuting / work related , have managed a couple of bike weekends and off to Scotland next week so another 1000 then
Cost of petrol stopping pleasure miles at the moment
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
30-07-12, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,773
Re: your views on vtr1000?
My thoughts from a while ago from a test ride on firestorm
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=100500
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
28-07-12, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,708
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
28-07-12, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 725
Another local dealer gone
Looks like Action Motorcycle's at Redditch has gone , not surprised with the recession & weather , real shame , have purchased a bike from them and they were really good to deal with
Received...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
16-06-12, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 18,773
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
16-06-12, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,961
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
16-06-12, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 18,773
Re: Reasons not to like a Triumph Sprint ST1050?
Been pleased with my sprint had it 18 months and have done 25 k with no major problems , likes the longer journeys more and copes well with luggage & pillion , not bad to run for a big bike 50 mpg ,...
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Forum: The Madlanders
11-06-12, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 23,434
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Forum: The Madlanders
11-06-12, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 23,434
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Forum: The Madlanders
10-06-12, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 23,434
Re: Ok, another uk carnage trip.
Phil great weekend , thanks for sorting & providing the chilli
Good to meet some new faces and drink lots of Brains SA :)
Cheers
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Forum: The Madlanders
08-06-12, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 23,434
Re: Ok, another uk carnage trip.
Got a small mess tin & small burner if that helps , there no way I'm taking any of the other halfs cooking pots , not worth the hassle ...
Cu @ Quatt
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Forum: The Madlanders
07-06-12, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 23,434
Re: Ok, another uk carnage trip.
Took the kids for a walk in Worcester today , it absolutely pi##ed down most of the day
Have been off all week for kids half term holiday and can't believe how f**king carp the weather has been...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
06-06-12, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 663
Re: New Tyres and Rain
Hi Dan
U will be fine , I fitted new tyres before going on the Boat Race and it pee'd down
I find the biggest shock with tyres is with my wallet ....
Cheers Steveg
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Forum: The Madlanders
05-06-12, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 23,434
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Forum: The Madlanders
21-05-12, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 23,434
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Forum: Tyres
05-05-12, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,228
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Forum: Tyres
05-05-12, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,228
Re: Michelin PR2 or PR3
Nothing wrong with PR1's really liked them and for the price can't be beaten
The PR2's are a lot grippier as they have softer edges, just scrubbed them in on the sprint and pegs down no problem ,...
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Forum: Tyres
05-05-12, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,228
Re: Michelin PR2 or PR3
The PR1's lasted 8100 miles before nailed again as down to 1.5mm changed
have pushed the boat out and gone for pr2's
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
09-01-12, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 643
Help re Hein Gericke Jacket
Hi All
My Winter Jacket has finally given up the ghost , does not owe me nothing as been used daily for 5 years Jacket is a HG Entry Gortex Jacket
Been looking on HG and can't stretch to a...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
01-01-12, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,935
Re: Bike year stats 2011
last year
approx 15k miles
75 tanks of fuel ( average 200 miles per tank / 48 mpg)
fuel cost approx £1850
2 pair of tyres
2 services
50 quid in spares
Cheers Steveg
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
01-01-12, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 7,521
Re: Who uses a bike for work?
Don't have access to car to get to work so its a bike everyday
Distances change depends what I'm up to , normally only 200 miles a week , but can be 500 miles per week
Only time I don't ride...
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Forum: Idle Banter
09-12-11, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,670
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