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lol i see the hole.Im jumping.Its like following the riddler

Its getting deeper

2001, 2006 and 2008 WSBK champion.........that makes 3

1999 BSB champion

Im as argumentative as you

You said racers do i said they dont point over.

Just admit your wrong as the hole is getting deeper

3 time wsbk champ needs to go to the "Techno Superbike School"

The video being a mere example of smooth clutchless downshifts.Not from TOTW

Youll have to watch Twist of the wrist i think.

And if done correctly does not knack anything.

I am assuming that why you always see racers using a clutch to down shift slipper clutches or not!

what like Troy Bayliss

Keith Codes Twist of the wrist 2 at 84 in minutes explains clutchless downshifts.quote"Suprisingly easy when you get the timing right with or without a slipper clutch"

I dont mind going down the gears either just not 2nd to 1st although i can do it i wouldnt say it was seemless.When you have just the right amount of throttle so the bike isnt pulling or slowing you can select up or down gear without the bike surging or slowing just the revs change up or down depending on selection.

I feel its more benefit going up through the gears as you can pin it and just roll off for a split second and pin again

Why dont you offer the bike shop a bit extra so they actually make some cash?Ask them how much to make it worth their while

Dont understand how they dont make any money.Surely they charge you for the parts and then for the labour.If your not willing to pay the labour charge they ask then do it yourself.

Just reading this months Ride mag.They were testing 2 piece suits.Impact resistance,stitching and abrasion.I was shocked to see such a bad performance from Dianese.The abrasive test where the leather is mechanically held against a belt sander made mince meat of the Dianese suit.The RST suit withstood alot more as did Hein Gerikes own brand.The best on test was Hideout,but at 800 notes it wants to be.

Mine will read 13-14 at idle and 12.3 standing(no ignition).

If your only concerned is when your ignition is on(not started) but it holds a charge and charges,is it not just the fuel pump priming or ecu or lights taking up a bit of power?

cant choose as all the makes are good.

I have an Arlen Ness 1 piece(that pictured looks like a 2 piece) and its great but so are the others.Whatever your budget as long as they fit correctly.Tailored BKS wouldnt be cheap but they are very nice.

Crowtree,Teknic,berik are all good too.

RST is an option if you want to go a bit cheaper.Its the only cheap brand i would consider.

I usually service mine once a year or 3000 mile which ever comes first.(think its 4k in the manual)

Basic oil/filter change i will do myself.If its a major service checking shims/valve clearences and other technical stuff ill take it to a garage.

It will tell you in your service manual the intervals and type of service.Probably 4k between,which will mean a minor service at 12k oil/filters/break fluid and a major service at 16k.

Holy [email protected] teeth on the sprocket shouldnt be hooked like that.Looks like 20k done on it.In fact its probably never been changed before.

Get a chain'n sprocket kit,will be so much smoother.

I wasnt aware that there should be a tight spot in the chain,doesnt sound right to me.

Cheap stuff is a false economy as the better more expensive oils will prolong the life of your engine.

Its more of a spur of the moment thing for me.If its a nice day and work is slow ill nip out for a bimble.Crack on with ya DAS mate im sure youll be tagging along.We dont do a full route in one go we always have stop offs to let the others catch up and get some blood back in the fingers.

Looks great - who owns the cabin you stayed in? Is it private or up for general rental?

Drumnadrochit Lodges google them,run by Allen and Agnes Spence they have about 6 lodges up on the hill side over looking Loch Ness all 4 star s/c.We paid £100 each for 3 nights.Didnt fancy lugging around camping gear.Somewhere to come back for a shower and chill was worth the money especially after the 12hr second day ride.

Not so much a quality issue more a usage issue.Any fabric will click and fray if you rub it back and forth along a velcro strip.

Ive tried chewing gum but end up chewing my cheeks and it hurts.

New helmet!Do you know how much an Arai costs?

It has been caused by velcro rubbing,collar not closed properly.Every time you put it on or turn your head youll be catching it.It will be strong enough but id still take it back even if it costs you to get another strap fitted.

I'm always aware when wearing my textiles so normaly wear a neck tube to keep them apart.Leathers arent a problem cause of the low cut neck.

If you keep putting gloves in your lid youll end up snagging the cheek pads in the same way.

just a cheapy Blueflame sounds nice tho.

Not this cat then

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That cat was just in the village and it just came over and sat on my knee.Real friendly.

I carry my spare plate incase i get the tug.Ive had more bother with the light protectors.

Day 1.

Set off from Newcastle at 6.30am,bit chilly but the sun was playing out,to get to Drumnadrochit which was to be our base camp for the weekend 314 mile from home.

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Scottish boarders

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Took the jedburgh road onto Peebles Through Glasgow to Dunbarton.Then the fun begins.

Brekkie stop at bike friendly cafe in Peebles

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A lovely run up Loch Lomond to Tarbet.From Tarbet to Tyndrum and the Green Wellie Stop was a cracking ride.

Quick stop

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Tarbet

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Green wellie stop

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Off again on the A82 Tyndrum through Glen Coe what a fantastic place great roads great scenary the odd di@k head coming toward you on the wrong side but you expect it with all the tourists.

Had a quck stop at Invagarry(Loch Garry)tried to help an old couple who'd locked themselves out their camper van keys in ignition mobile phone in there too so we called for recovery.

Invergarry(Loch Garry)

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Onward and upward from Invergarry to Drumnadrochit about 30 mile of total biker heaven.Grippy good quality surfaces with some real epic corners twisting left right all the way up past Urquart castle Loch Ness.

Followed the sat nav to the lodges to find a closed gate and a dead end lol.

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We got some more directions from Allen and Agnes and about 4 mile away we found our cabin.

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100 yards up the lane a view over Loch Ness.

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Day 2.

We headed off after brekkie at about 11am for John'o'groats.

Quick stop

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90 mile of crap straight square tyre roads later we came to Wick.From Wick to JOG was an ok road some nice twisties along the east coast,id never go again it was dissapointing.

Hayfever field every ones eyes started streaming

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Got a photie taken and headed to Thurso for some lunch.

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Deliberating over some fish'n'chips we decided being there we may aswell go across to Durness and down through Ullapool.This now turned a 230 mile day into a 340 mile day.There wasnt much happening along the north coast until we got to Durness and the place went from good to absolutely effin awsome.Met a guy traveling around on his own(nutter)who mentioned there is only 1 24hr garage in the Highlands in Scourie.

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This road is definitley the best road i have ever been on it had everything from smooth grippy tarmac to any amount of bends carving through the mountains lack of pics as it was just too nice to stop all the time.As we came through Scourie to fill up we had done 110 mile from the previous stop.My mate infront kept riding through and didnt notice the 1 pump on the side of the road.I tried to flash him but he kept going.I stopped the other guy behind stopped i told him the score that it was the last fill up point for another 40 mile which we wouldnt make.He went back to the garage while i headed up to tell my mate expecting him to be stopped round the next corner.4 mile up the road he was stopped in a layby.We went back filled up drama over.

Last garage in the Highlands(take your card!)

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Another 40 mile down the road and we arived at Ullapool at a closed petrol station.

Ullapool what a beautifull place.

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Was now 60 mile from Drumnadrochit 9.30pm,dark visor and midgies are not a good combination.We made it back to base for 11.20pm!

Day 3

Couple of bacon butties then off to the Isle of Skye.A nice easy day ahead only 200 mile.Again headed down past Loch Ness on the amazing A82 took the high road around Invergarry and on toward Portree.Weather wasnt great but now i know how quick i can corner in the wet i was surprised.Fantastic roads and scenery again was amazing.

Quick stop.

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Another quick stop.Isle of Lochlash in the background

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Portree

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We went back almost the same way but around the bottom of Loch Garry.

Skye bridge in the background

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The old couple in the camper van wernt there lol.

Garry next to Invergarry

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Now coming to the third time up the A82 from Invergarry we picked up the pace the guy horsing his Maserati trying to keep up soon gave up as did Jag man lol.Grabbed some pizzas from the shops to take up to the cabin to get settled for the MotoGP.A bat hit the window as we stood outside.So much for sonar.Was dazed for 5 minutes before it flew off

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Day 4

Sad journey home.Kicked out the cabin at 10am and off again down the A82.Virtually the same route home as we came.Made it home at about 7.30pm.

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Fort bill

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last view point

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Total of 1300 mile (ive wrecked my front tyre)Excellent company excellent roads a total amazing time.Roll on Ullapool next year.

just got back from the Highlands.The A82 from Tyndrum to Drumnadrochit is mind blowing,surface quality is great.The views through Glen coe are stunning and the constant left,right,left,rights all the way up the side of Loch Ness is biker heaven.At the time this was the best road id been on.

Right up the north west the road from Durness to Ullapool has got to be the best road i have ever ridden.Scenic is one word for it,jaw dropping is another from roads carved through mountains dropping into mythical valleys with castle ruins built on the lochs.Not a straight road in sight.Oh and only one self service 24hr filling station in Scourie on route so take a bank card.

I can definitely see air under that rear phil

Been there,i know

Was talking about ya sister

That looks as dry as a witches tit.Bit of tlc will sort it.As long as the links arent stiff should be fine.

"Hard lines Rossi "would imply he didnt do very well

"Nice one Rossi" implies he did do well.

Thats was my take anyway.I was at work today so had to wait for the iplayer.

Still a cracking race.Thought he would have faded toward the end not be battling it out with winger.