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Old 22-11-10, 04:56 PM   #1
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Default Freezing temperatures and the dreaded s-word

Aye, snow is upon us at the end of the week - apparently - temps down to -7 not just up here but down south in that London too so wrap up people and be careful if you have to use your bike to get about...like me But hey, at least I'll be on a 125, better in this weather than an SV
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Old 22-11-10, 05:03 PM   #2
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wide bars, good tyres, heated grips and smooth riding, looking forward to it, a sliding time to enjoy...... ( or am I just strange ?).

Cheers Mark.
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Old 22-11-10, 05:24 PM   #3
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Not strange Mark. Bonkers definitely.
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Old 22-11-10, 05:25 PM   #4
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Not strange Mark. Bonkers definitely.
We knew that though so no surprises really
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Old 22-11-10, 05:38 PM   #5
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well just let me know when the dales are completely frozen over and I'll try to arrange an excuse to come up for a play......
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Old 22-11-10, 05:49 PM   #6
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well will leave off putting the quick action throttle then

i think there's sleet falling right now
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Old 22-11-10, 05:57 PM   #7
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Mark just nuts mate!!

Mines being put up tomorrow, can't really afford a drop and the front tire is on the limit.

MYC this is when I wished I still had the YBR
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Can't wait

First year with rear wheel drive and I routinely have to drive across the peak district passes and into north Wales for work... Awesome.
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Can't wait

First year with rear wheel drive and I routinely have to drive across the peak district passes and into north Wales for work... Awesome.
haha Have fun!

I want one of these for the Winter

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They had a couple of bowler nemesis's at the goodwood festival of speed... £25 a lap... Which lasted less than 15 seconds!
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