Simon Davey

@Gerontious There's nothing for it, but to buy a new bike..... A thorough pre-rinse is useful, and I've even washed a car whilst raining, great results were had, and just a leathering to dry when the rain stops.

Was sat on the loo 20 minutes ago and thought some feckers had let fireworks off outside the window. It was quite scary to realise that it was the power lines. We still have power though.

@Grumpy Old Git I've actually done that, I cut a large branch which knocked me from the ladder. I fell backwards into a dry ditch, chainsaw still in my hand. It was "pretty uncomfortable" and not something I'm proud of

Good morning bikers

Darn, you've reminded me, I'd better check my solar panels. They're only bolted to a tin roof. They're pretty much facing the current gale.

I was supposed to be driving a horse and trailer for 90 minutes to Ipswich today. Thankfully, my daughter suggested we didn't go. I didn't want to be the mean Dad that cancelled the trip. Sadly, it was her first competition in over a year. Already had one tree go over on the edge of the farm, and the storm hasn't really hit us yet.

Well done @Johnny.H

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Jeeeeeeeeeez, sod that.

I drive a brilliant Korean pickup truck, and also have a Korean tractor. Both 8 years old and ultra reliable. Sometimes we help ourselves by looking over to the other side of the fence.

Happy birthday @manxie49 make sure you overdo it

The roads are starting to become "cleaner" now. There's less mud from farming, and the leaves are clearing to the sides. Bear in mind that a properly wet road is better than a damp greasy one. All the same, your tyres are perfectly capable of keeping traction on wet roads. As previously mentioned, give yourself time to reduce any sudden braking etc. Look well ahead and assume that every vehicle at a junction could pull out in front. Choose a good road position, don't hug the curb,keep out in the road and be as visible as possible. Perhaps buy a hi-viz over jacket for wet weather. I used to commute in to London, even when snowing. Good luck.

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Strewth @Tinkicker glad you're OK.

Good evening

https://mag-uk.org/motorcycle-action-group/motorcycle-action-group-how-to-contact-us/

I missed it, but I reckon we'll soon be seeing the Chinese machines on the roads more frequently. I find the Voges 900 ADV quite interesting, and immensely good value.

50cc has to be the most dangerous sized engine, it's just too underpowered to keep up in city and urban traffic, let alone out of town. I often see small bike/mopeds/scooters pootling along at 30Mph, huddling the curb-line to keep out of the way, this leaves the rider open to danger from impatient drivers who pass very closely. If anything, I personally feel that 125cc should be the minimum, with of course a mandatory CBT in place. The motorcycling demographic is older, but there are still lots of 125 riders on the roads, the problem from there forward is the immense cost of gaining a full license, this is what inhibits the 125 riders progression. Perhaps @G robbo you should contact MAG (the Motorcycle Action Group).

So the trick with anything like this, especially when included/built in, is to expect absolutely nothing from it. Then anything more than nothing is a positive.

I miss those days.... Was always a major cause of embarrassment though.

Difficult to judge without seeing it but..... I reckon that your split second and subconscious decision making probably knew you made the right choice.

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Have you broken it?

Good luck with the test @Fiddlesticks

I love port. I'm on the sherry some evenings, poor man's port