ho hum, ain't posted recently. Not ridden a bike since 13/5[1]. Aileen took the Bonnievile to the Glengyle Garage in Kippen for it's MOT today & we went for a...
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Nile Blue <niblue@...> writes ... Short version - red traffic light, I stopped, following bike didn't. Clatter, bang, wallop. Longer version - we was on...
... Fsckers!!! Any chance of buying it back from them? If it's like a write off then the salvage rpice might be favourable. May even pay for hire of a ...
... <snip> ... Unfortunately I no longer have a bike trailer as mine never returned after being loaned out. I could probably borrow one though. ... My that's a...
Icenian <I.cenian@...> writes ... Something like that - the really annoying bit was that I wasn't even going to bother claiming as the bloke what hit me...
... well the theory is that the salvage value is less than the write-off payment, so you get your bike back AND some extra dosh... Then again, if you don't...
Icenian <I.cenian@...> writes ... that's what I'm hoping for. ... I know of at least one classic bike owner who had their bike scrapped by the insurers in...
... It's outrageous not to get an opinion of dealer familiar with the marque! Still if they're that dumb... Is there anyone in the Dutch Laverda OC can lend...
... Ouches and commiserations to Bob there... ... ...and the same to the proud mum. <g> 10lb? Ten pounds?! Blimey. Nice name, hope you're prepared for a...
Icenian <I.cenian@...> writes ... Indeed - especially as I'd asked the recovery people to take it to arguably Europe's best Laverda workshop around 80km...
... That's OK, I've been away for week n' then working (busy-busy-busy 8-) ... <All sounding fine... until> ... Eek GWS and all that Bob, sorry to hear about...
... Congratulations on [2] Tim and I hope you've apologised.... 10lb 9oz, Ye Gads! Cheers, Ian. -- Ian Lartey Applications Software Engineer DDI - +44 (0)131...
So, After the "chocolate allen keys" incident and the "how the hell do I get the top yoke to line up with the forks" evening. I am now left with a series of...
For brake lines, try 'wezmoto' on ebay. Ignore the items listed and just email him. Cheapest supplier of Goodridge brake lines that I could find. tim -- The...
Icenian <I.cenian@...> writes ... or work out how long a section you need & ask bob if he's got an appropriate length of braided brake hose in the shed......
Tyre recommendations near Edinburgh? For summat like a standard set of Bridgestones (010 or 020) prices I'm getting quoted are about 200 quid plus about 20...
... I'm ... fitting. ... Yip ...... about £175 ride in ride out for either the 020 or the Metz 6 A wee shop in a Dunfermline ind est for the BT stuff (next...
The Futura guys are having a weekend in North Wales 9/10/11 Sept Travelling down on the Friday, staying over 9th and 10th back on the Sunday. I'm going as I...
... What??? That's a good 50 cheaper than Edinburgh!!! Thanks Rab! ... Erm, any more info possible, that doesn't mean a whole load to me! ... I know where...
Alvins are open late Tuesday and Thursday; they'll do tyres while you wait, I would guess they'll do MOT too. If they find anything wrong I'm not sure I'll...
This is quite interesting: http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/bitstream/1826/237/1/coareport9106.pdf Summary: It's not true that car drivers can't see bikes....
Well, The hugger is on, the tank is on although I stll have no lock for it so it'll have to come back off again :(, the rearset mounting plate is away get...
... Then that'll be the Metz Z6 IMHO... best tyre I've had on the Futura, good miles and grip. The Dunfermline one is ..... 2nd exit after the bridge, turn...
... I'm going to be on holiday at this time I'm afraid, otherwise I'd have been interested (as usual). ... Poor laddie, must organise one for you. The weather...