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Everything posted by al_stu
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are these in budget for the 125 challenge?
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If they're no good my mate is selling a ybr for 1k based derbyshire but easy enough to sort out delivery if you like it
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Helmet/bike camera
al_stu replied to simpss774's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Sjcams are the best of the budget ones. I've had no issues with mine, comes with waterproof case and loads of attachments. Additional batteries are cheap as chips but only last about 1.5hrs. Does auto loop not sure if has auto save but I think even if you crashed coming out the driveway the battery would die before my sd card filled up.... -
Gear Shopping - Oxford to the NW
al_stu replied to onesea's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
I found CMC clay cross were great when buying the OH body armour, trying on all the different ones and attaching/detaching various parts to match the armour sown into her leathers to try and get a fit. Not sure if I just got lucky with a helpful sales guy though. Service in the discount bit next door has always been a bit shocking, but then again end of line discount shops arent really known for their amazing customer service! -
Keep seeing bikes go past and wondering if it's any of you lot
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Ooo yeah I would use you to teach me how to do some bits on the bike. Wrong timing though, nothing needs doing yet (fingers crossed haha)
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Curse of the fat calf!
al_stu replied to gbed92's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
You could go for the smaller boots that only cover ankle high. Not got the full protection of 'proper' boots but if price of custom made becomes an issue then it's a good stop gap. -
My instructor told me that you don't have to filter so don't. If you filter it's one more thing you can do wrong and get a fail for. Also sitting in traffic is a good way to waste 5 minutes of your test
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Navigation devices
al_stu replied to andyshaw01's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Get what you pay for with headsets. Quote a few use the standard cheap one off eBay, I have it and works fine until 60 or 70 mph then the wind drowns it out. Check the forum it's been discussed loads...search for 'bluetooth ' should do it -
Very nice!!
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Yep, finally talked into downloading it by the guys at work....this will not end well I feel lol
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Get something with removable battery, or one of those leather cases that includes a battery to double battery size. Bit chunky but it solves any battery problems. I have galaxy note, well over original contract and just buy the odd cheap battery to swap out when it starts to struggle
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Oh and make sure you have something that covers as much of the spine as possible, that's the key thing to protect. On the knox one that I bought I like that it cant bend backwards because it's a honeycomb plastic interlinked jobby, others were basically thick foam in places so quite easy to bend further than I'd like my back to.
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I've got knox, the waistcoat type one. Couldn't fit anything else under my leathers so didn't have much choice. Make sure you get ce2. Make sure you try it on with your gear. I find I get a bit hotter with the full armour but nothing unbearable.
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If oh has any holiday left we will be the same bob! Hope to get her some textiles to extend next year's season a bit and generally have a nosey
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Time for a new helmet?
al_stu replied to XmisterIS's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Impossible to say if it's degraded at all. To be fair if it's been used regularly then I'd be tempted to change it, only get one head blablabla etc -
What's shocking is that she got away with so much before they took action!
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Another new school
al_stu replied to Psychybikey's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
I hated the u turn Easier on a big bike though, nice big fat tyres and feels more stable. Glad you're keeping your head up -
My boss set off with his family for a holiday in northern France last night hahahhahhaha
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Mod 2 (3rd attempt) in the bag!!
al_stu replied to scotthamilton75's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Congrats enjoy the summer season -
Do have fun Don't bin it Just relax, maybe watch some of the faster riders to pick up on lines through the corners etc but don't chase them down as they could be on slicks etc and you might find you run out of grip and/or skill.
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Im off this week if anyone fancies a blast? North west
al_stu replied to jayz1000's topic in North West Rideouts and Meets
Grrr it really sucks having to work! Stuck in meetings all week but definately coming into ride out season so hope to meet up soon! -
Same idea just diffrent... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6eupzjilRA Oh that makes me think I much I miss sailing! Bet bmw_dave as well! its been years. Where are you moored? Need a spare pair of (useless) hands?
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MoD1 is booked now....(Updated)
al_stu replied to Troy's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
The nerves are the worst! It's what got me. You'll get there. Failing that I do know someone who eventually gave in after 3 or 4 fails and went for hypnotherapy before taking their mod 1. They passed so looks like it worked, may have been a coincidence though? Lol