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Haven't been on for ages, & still an ageing rocker at heart. But this is one of those guilty pleasures (it would still take half a dozen slammers before I considered 'groovin' to it though) YouTube - Boogie wonderland - Earth Wind and Fire

A crushed aluminium beer can will do at a push.

Jesus loves you ..... Everyone else thinks your'e an *******!

I'm in. Provided the dates are ok. I'm 400 yds from the 'Midland Oak' in Leamington, which was for centuries regarded as the Centre of England. So, I'm not bothered, north, south whatever. One thought, could we try & do it on a dry day this time :D

When there was any doubt about a procedure. my observer would always say 'This is advanced riding, there is no right & wrong, as long as you can justify your actions to the examiner' That said I trained with a IAM group in Worcestershire & was tested in Birmingham, here they like the Hendon...

Thanks to you all for the good wishes. What is it? The IAM is the 'Institute of Advanced Motorcylists' (& motorists). Principally they promote safe riding & a positive image of bikers. What next? I think I'll start the training to become an observer, teaching others how to ride to...

After 12 months of training & at the second attempt I passed my IAM Advanced Motorcycling test on Monday. I believe it's now compulsory for me to buy a BMW & some slippers:D

My old Dad lived in the States for a while. He bought me an 'Old Timer' back, I used & abused it for a long time until I lost it. A great tool. A quick look on google threw up the following link Single Blade Pocket Knives: Schrade Mighty Mite Single Blade Clip Point Pocket Knife [Model...

We don't seem to have the choice over here that you get in the US. But surely, any decent bike shop should have a range of oil.

Hot tip. If your going to try the welding route; drain & remove the tank first!:shakehead:

Hiya Nelly, good to see you back. The wife has family in Roscommon & Longford, lovely part of the world. Glad you seem to have settled in well. (BTW if you're planning on staying I'd update your location):rolleyes:

There is no doubt that that filtering is legal in the UK: Extracts from Highway Code Rules for motorcyclists Rule 88 Manoeuvring. You should be aware of what is behind and to the sides before manoeuvring. Look behind you; use mirrors if they are fitted. When in traffic queues look out for...

Congrats Mark. Blew my test big style about a month ago. Still plucking up courage to re-apply. And 65 quid!

Remember if you go the lowering shock route, you also need to drop the forks in the yoke (Triple? US). This maintains the geometry of the bike, but beware it does cause the bike to 'Turn in' much quicker. And, you will have to shorten the side stand, otherwise it will fall over when you park up.

Warwickshire has already imposed 50mph on most major roads. It is lunacy! A clear indication that the people who are making the decisions do not understand road safety. Some of the best biking roads in the district are now ridiculously limited. And I fear, worse is yet to come.

Was talking to an old TT regular recently. He said IOM magistrates are tolerant of a lot of ****, cos the TT brings in so many tourists dollars. But whatever else you do don't have a single vehicle accident. Because the only reason for it was that you were TFF (Too F'in Fast). And, they will...

Well spin my nipple nuts and send me to Alsaka - tonights the night!

Always had mine serviced at a Yamaha main agent - J&S in Birmingham. 6000 mile sevice is about £100 / £110. About due a major service which will be about £250, but that includes doing the valve timing etc. £250 for an interim service sounds bloody dear to me!

Hi Pink, I lowered mine using a shock from the Fi International people. Got mine for 80 quid off e-bay rather than the £499 list. It is a bit of a faff, as someone already mentioned you need to drop the forks through the top yoke to keep the geometry right*. More importantly you need to get...

Last set of tyres I bought (BT020's) were from a very small Bridgestone approved dealer, a one man band in fact. He went to great lengths explain that 'modern' motorcyle tyres had to be scrubbed in for about 100 miles. Not because of releasing agents but due to the nature of the moulds (?)...