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Thanks Shorty, I bear that in mind. Cheers!

Thanks for the replies. Since initially posting, I've found out my bike, a Triumph, has a factory fitted plug connection in the electrical loom to which a DIN / Hella type socket can be attached (via a bracket already part of the frame). So, I'm going to order a DIN / Hella socket and a suitable lead/kit to charge a sat nav. Until a couple pof days ago, I'd not heard of DIN sockets, they look like a smaller version of cigarette lighter sockets. Apparently, a few manufacturers ie Triumph, BMW have these sockets alreaday on the bikes or at least a connection plug which accommodates them...............

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

I'm looking to fit a 21v socket (cigarette lighter type) to the bike's handlebars so that I can power my sat nav I've seen the ones where you attach the socket the bars and run the wires to the battery, theres a fuse included. Are these generally OK? I'll only be using the socket to charge the sat nav when I'm riding, not for charging phones etc when parked up. I've read that some guys earth the -ve wire to the bike's frame rather than attach it to the -ve post of the battery ……What do you think of this technique? Cheers!

You're welcome!….. hope he can do what you need.

There's a guy up Westgate Road who does seat recovering and also leather / textile clothing repairs too. He repaired the wife and mine's textile clothing after we knocked off on the way to the Isle of Wight a couple of years ago. His prices were pretty good and the workmanship was very good. Maybe drop in to see him and he might be able to help you out. https://www.facebook.com/pages/DP-Leath ... 7591409387

I'm developing a something at the moment. I'm going to call it the "Bee Gee Stand". I'm aiming for it to be more universal than Abba. HaHa.......... I saw what you did there lol

Due to starter motor issues with the scooter, I had to use the bike to go to the National Scooter Rally which was being held at Kelso, Scotland over bank holiday weekend. Scooter was all packed and loaded the night before, went to start it Saturday morning and then discovered the problem with the starter motor..... bugger! (starter motor was constantly engaged) The wife and I didn't want to miss a rally so loaded up the Triumph and headed North........ passed a few scooters in petrol stations, cafes, and on the road etc. on the way up. It was a good ride up to Scotland, the weather was great and the A68 is a good road to ride. http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k501/Scoot65foto/Kelso%20Triumph%203_zpsaoteoqjy.jpg http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k501/Scoot65foto/Kelso%20Triumph%204_zpsvqihfnsu.jpg

Good tip, but just one question............ does this method not make stearing the bike a tad difficult? Are you using your knees?

You're welcome! The guys I linked to are based in Denton, Manchester, so maybe a ride over see how the seats / pads fit on your bike.

These guys do seats and pillion pads………. have a look on their online store. http://www.maverickcustoms.co.uk http://maverickcustoms.bigcartel.com/pr ... 800-models

...........and don't ride with the chain draped over you. If you have an off, you'll end up with a series of broken ribs following the line where the chain was.

Thanks for the reply………….. confirmed my thoughts. Cheers!

I'm in the market for a new textile Gore-tex jacket and trousers. My last ones were from Hein Gericke and were the 'Performance Shell' type i.e. the jacket had a gore-tex lining hanging underneath the outer textile layer, which was great, but meant that outer fabric wetted out and took ages to dry out. This time around I'm thinking about Goretex's 'pro shell' which is when the gore-tex is laminated to the outer fabric. Some of Dainese's Gore-tex jackets are described as being "Breathable, waterproof Gore-Tex membrane laminated to the outer fabric." Although not specifically called "pro shell" the description sounds the same. Has anyone got any experience using Dainese Gore-tex Textile jackets / trousers? If so, what's your views? Cheers!