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Make: HJC Model: IS-17 Decal: Lorenzo 99, Angel & Demon, base black Weight: 1450g Price: £170 Features: - pinlock anti-fog visor with one spare (double glazing ); removable for cleaning - spring-loaded lock/lever to open visor - air inlet at chin (stepless) and on top (2 steps) - rear exhausts (they really call it that lol... creates a nice airflow within the lid when inlets are open) - integrated sun visor, removable for cleaning - removable and washable liner - double D-ring straps - breath deflector - ACU Gold approved I picked the helmet essentially because it just fit perfectly, snug yet comfortable. No pressure points anywhere, not even on the forehead. The helmet is surprisingly quiet and the vents and visors (sunvisor included) are easy to operate with gloves. I also like that the lowest opened setting of the visor is barely open at all. It lets in more air, but the gap isn't big enough for suicidal insects to find their way in. It stays in that position [strikeout]beyond[/strikeout] at 70mph without being closed by the wind. How waterproof it is, I haven't been able to test sufficiently yet. Two short downpours didn't cause any issues, neither with water getting in, nor with misty visor. The only downside I have found so far are the flimsy plastic knobs which are supposed to hold the liner in place. They don't look like they can cope with too many liner replacement cycles.

I've got factory fitted Immobiliser, Datatag, and Bike Trac (GPS tracker with SMS and email alerting). A disc lock is under the passenger seat, so that's available if I park the bike somewhere out of my sight. When I'm not riding, it's in my garage, which is in the backyard in plain sight of a number of flats and only accessible through a massive iron gate. But to be honest, these are all just deterrents to the occasional crook and measures to reduce insurance premium. A pro thief will get your bike, no matter what. I am rather worried about that too, despite all those measures, because my bike being new and apparently rather rare on English roads, seems to attract a lot of interest when I'm out and about. Or maybe British riders are just more curious and a lot more polite than what I'm used to

Haha love that one! Will we get some of the "can't be bothered to hunt cats" footage?

This looks like a real steal. Quality is sub par at 1080p, but for that price it's more than good enough! Thanks for sharing! Are all the different mounts included? Can you tell how long it lasts on its own battery?

I'd heard that's the worst you can do, as your screen gets a coat of water and your visor still will as well. As a result you end up looking through visor, water, screen, water and can seriously hamper your view. Never tried it myself, I've always kept my head in the clouds Depends on the windscreen I guess. On my Bandit I was able to peak just over the rim of it and still enjoy reduced amount of water on the visor. It wasn't a riding position I particularly liked but worked okay. I had much more trouble with my slightly too short trousers, which made all the water run straight into my boots, especially in a crouched position! As you said yourself, you'd normally avoid such weather if you can. Just don't let it distract you too much from what's going on on the road.

Rain can be a bit unnerving if you're not used to it. You made it back home safe and sound though, so it wasn't THAT bad Just make sure your visor is properly cleaned before setting off in bad weather, if possible. All the little dirt particles from suicidal insects just make it a bit worse (until they are washed off by the rain). Baby wipes and a piece of kitchen roll are all you need really. You might want to take a few with you as well, in small plastic bags so that the wipes stay moist and the kitchen roll stays dry. Especially when cars in front of you throw up some dirt from the road, it can help to have them at hand. On the go, if it's pissing down at higher speeds, use the windshield to your advantage (cower behind it), if you have one. It helps a little, but don't expect miracles.

My bad, you're right. Maybe give them a call and ask them if it's ACU approved, and if yes, why there's no sticker on it?

Cheers guys

Flip fronts, too? I noticed that some helmets didn't seem to sport the sticker, when I recently purchased a lid, and asked the dealer about it. What I took away from his lengthy explanation was that ACU and Sharp standards are very different (different impact speeds and scenarios) and flip fronts usually don't pass the ACU requirements, but are still perfectly fine for the (slower) road. The same allegedly applies to some strap mechanisms. Just repeating what the dealer told me, so don't hold it against me if it's not accurate. The helmet in question is a flip front.

Brilliant, thanks a lot!

Hi guys, This might sound like an odd question, but I'm wondering if it's okay in the UK to wash your vehicle on the street or in the backyard? I know it's not allowed (and actually quite expensive if caught) in Germany in most areas, for environmental reasons. What's the situation here? Cheers!

Just watching your weight for you. You managed to get through the opening, so you're good. Enjoy more seafood!

If you intend do to some sight-seeing, don't plan too much time for Edinburgh Castle. It is impressive from outside, but not very entertaining inside (and the long queue for the crown jewels is just a joke) Instead, go to the seaside for a stroll and also visit this: http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/ And on a day with good visibility you'd probably want to go to Arthur's Seat for an amazing view over Edinburgh, or the Scott Monument. Do that after you had one of your amazing meals, and you'll feel less guilty

Sorry missed your reply here (must have incidentally marked the email read without following up). That's bad news! Hope his mum will be better soon. No rush regarding ELAM, really. It's irrelevant in comparison!

Fixed that for you Well done

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Well done! If you can go for a DAS I would do that ASAP. Reason being that once you are happy on the 125 you'll quickly want more (especially if you're old enough to go for DAS). And then it's already late summer and you might not get to ride a bigger bike much this year... I'd really go for the big package straight away and aim for something like 600cc and ride that for the rest of the summer. Others have done that, so there's no reason why you couldn't It also saves you one round of finding, buying and insuring a bike.

Be yourself, be confident in yourself. Be honest. If they ask questions which you genuinely don't know the answer to, say so. Nobody likes to employ pretenders. And nobody searches for the 100% perfect candidate, because they simply don't exist. So man up and be able to admit weakness *) However, if they ask questions where you are certain about the answer, then don't be afraid to waffle a bit. It buys you time (they haven't got all day to ask you stuff), shows your confidence, and reassures them that pressure doesn't get to you too much. As you're applying for a job in a gym, don't totally overdress. Smart casual is probably fine. Depends on the exact role. Most importantly: Be on time (a few minutes early)! Let them wait and they'll be pissed off before they even met you. No excuse is good enough to rectify that. It's a good idea to do some research on the company in general, not necessarily your particular role. What do they do? What differentiates them from competitors? What kind of slogans/mottos/taglines do they use? And also more specifically for your role there: Where did you find the vacancy, and why did you apply there? Last but not least, they will come to the "have you got any questions for us?" stage. You MUST ask something relevant. It's impossible to not have any questions at all after an interview. Prepare things you are curious about. And failing that, just ask if they could give you a tour around the premises, because you are so curious about it This bit really scores! Being curious/eager gives brownie points, being indifferent and not having questions can suggest that you aren't very keen at all. (Source: I have interviewed and employed people in the past, and in previous permanent and recent contract jobs I've had 80%+ success once I get to the first interview stage.) *) Edit: The dreaded "what are your weaknesses" question... Use positive weaknesses: You sometimes work too thorough and feel like your day is too short. You get annoyed when other people delay your work, because you have to wait for them. Stuff like that. Just be careful not to overdo it and not to use anything which is completely irrelevant for your role (though it would still be better than not having any weaknesses at all) To be honest I haven't heard this question often in interviews, though, and have never asked it; I'd rather hear what people think their strenghts are, because I can then measure them by their own claims

What? People complain about free stuff?? Nobs!

I've done my refresher (after quite some time without bike) with http://www.probiketraining.com/ They are in Chelmsford. Nice, laid-back instructors. No idea how good their basic courses are, but I had a blast with them!

You rode home without helmet?

That would be really cool, if you get the chance!

I'm curious who of you guys and gals have done the IAM training and test? As there seems to be a local group literally around the corner (East London Advanced Motorcyclists = ELAM), I'm pondering... What I hope to get from it: a) Better riding -- Getting rid of bad habits mainly b) Meeting other riders in this area c) Savings on insurance (that's not priority, though a nice side effect) Most of what I've seen in videos/articles focuses on -sorry- common sense, like positioning yourself for better visibility, giving others a chance to see you etc. I'm sure there's way more to it! Their official advanced riding book is on its way to me; should give me a better idea of what to expect. Nonetheless I'd be really curious what others think: What are your experiences with IAM, if you have done it? If you haven't, why not? Or did you do a different advanced riding course? Which? Why? Cheers!

The nob of the day award goes to a rider who contributes to the bad reputation we have among non-riding cagers. 40 mph limit, I was already a teenie tiny bit over , but he shot past at least twice as fast if not more. On the other side of the double solids, obviously. And who cares about junctions, horses and cyclists, right? Nob!