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Moo I use an oxford Titan disc lock. I also plan to get an Oxford hardcore xl chain. About £80 but looks beefy.

Never ridden with a chain draped, don't plan to... Working on basis of do best I can and cross everything else

It should be noted that bikes can't always take corners as quickly as a car can. Mainly because 4 tires vs 2 does mean a grip difference... Defo look through the turn though. That does help more than you would think.

Disc lock goes everywhere so it always has that and the alarm/immobiliser built in. The alarm hurts my ears so any grotty teenagers will hopefully be put off by it. Think I will get the Oxford Hardcore XL for when it's in the garage with a ground anchor and something like an Oxford Barrier or Oxford GP if they will fit under the seat of the Thundercat. I'm sure they will put off the average bugger who would try wheel it away, but I imagine even a £200 chain will be useless if it's a determined thief.

Cheers guys, It's a fairly quiet and nice neighborhood but you never know.... Will be moving soon, so looking for a garage actually attached to the house (but hey, it's out of sight for thieves atm) If I am out and about, likely either going to be parking in town, or at a relative/mate who is fairly well tucked out the way or in a nice area.

Had the disc lock years so OK with that one! Fully aware if they want it, they will get it. Looks like hefty chain may be the best option for home. I have an Oxford Titan disc lock atm. Would you recommend upgrading it? The alarm goes off on the bike if you so much as have a breeze blow on it...

Hey guys and gals, I need a new chain(s) to lock up the bike. Currently have a ground anchor in current garage, so either need a chain that can go through that and be transportable on a Thundercat, or 2 chains (1 for the ground anchor and 1 to take on the bike). Currently have an alarm/immobilizer on the bike and an Oxford Titan disc lock, but really feel a chain is a no-brainer. How do you transport a chain as well on bikes like this? My only thought is putting under the seat, but feel this may take me down the 2 chain route... My thoughts are to use an Oxford HD chain or Oxford barrier for out and about and an Oxford Hardcore XL with the ground anchor.

Good luck and everything crossed!

Just had a read of the wall of text and just to say, hope things work out for you

Happy birthday

Got the rst pair. Will never ever buy alpinestar again. Pain in the ass to get on and off, bulky and heavy.

I remember watching WSBK as a kid in the late 90's and watching him race then. Saw him take a stonking 3rd in the wet at Silverstone, one of the highlights of what I have seen there (along with Webber taking 3rd last year in F1). Looks like I need to find some MotoGP ticket money then....

Which particular Sidi are you referring to?

Tbh, being only a 125cc it may be that as long as you don't lose engine power that cleaning up the airflow around the bike makes a difference to mpg or the bikes handling. Never tried it myself, but logics states it should have an impact. How big and good or bad depends on the quality of the work

In theory an exhaust there balances the bike better as you centralise the exhaust weight rather have it hanging off the side. Having said that, there's a hell of a lot of race/road bikes with the exhaust on the side still and a fair few motogp teams run an exhaust under the tail and the right side (Honda RC213V being a great example). Panigales have the exhaust exits at the bottom of the engine casing right in front of the rear wheel. Supposedly to lower centre of gravity and centralise the weight. Whether it makes a massive difference to performance, I'm skeptical despite being a Duc fan, but can see the aesthetics of it.

2007 Clio 1.4. French piece of cr...

My wife has pink and black top to toe.... My bike is black, silver and gold. Colour clash much... Hope the jeans are comfy, I believe they can zip to the jackets as well which I would recommend doing, stops bare skin

Holy christ, those look so much like my first pair of bike boots... which were Sidi's and fairly waterproof. They look comfy.

In need of some waterproof boots. Stipulations are must not be alpinestar and look not out of place on a Thundercat Any recommendations? Looked at the RST Tracktech WP and Sidi B2 Gore-tek. The RST where comfy in store but what are they like walking round in?

Congrats Sabs, well done! I see you are in Bracknell, once you get one give us a shout as I am just over in Newbury. If you are after a Yammy or Suzuki, Pro-bike in Newbury are a dealer and have a good range there. Ask to speak to Kev if you see something there, he dealt with me the other week buying a YZF600R and he's a good chap.

Some roads near Newbury have some nice bends that can be fun. Some near Hungerford too. A33 near Basingstoke end is pretty sweet too.