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That's interesting, the Manx really is becoming popular! Glad to hear you go it sorted. It's on my list, especially watching the classics racing around the island. As for the TT, if anybody wants ferry tickets start enquiring now as this is the month when lots of people drop out as the full balance is due. As Del Boy would say, he who dares...

Nice to see that he is getting on with his life. Brilliant

Which one is that? Got a link?

Fantastic. Great prices and very quick delivery. No issues.

1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1951-vincent-hrd-series-b-rapide.htm Thanks

Saw this little beauty outside my local Tesco today. Thinking Vincent but not sure of exact model. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/cruxiform/IMG_20150201_152748.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/cruxiform/DSC_0018.jpg

I haven't. It's not on my 'to do' list either.

Anything greater than 0 mph Well said! And just to clarify my comment about braking in bends was a direct reply to the poster ingingee saying never use front brakes in a bend. I agree, I rarely touch the rear brake at all. I brake going through corners too but scrub most speed off before I hit my entry point, if that makes sense.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/cruxiform/IMG_2215-1.jpg I did a lap in 2012 and also visited in 2014 but couldn't get on due to an accident on the track. It's halfway between exciting and terrifying. My main issue was car drivers who use the whole road so you have to have eyes in your arse. That Porsche in the picture was up my chuff in about 2 seconds after that picture was taken. It's like a rollercoaster ride in that it is over before you realise what's happened. Bear in mind that your insurance is invalid when on the Nordschleife so have an off and you pay for recovery, track closure time and repairs. It won't be cheap. Forget about Top Gear and breaking lap times, they're bollocks. No matter how confident you think you are, you'll be made to look like a fool by local riders. Don't even attempt to keep up with them or it'll end in tears. Enjoy it your own pace. With that in mind, it's a rush and well worth sticking on the motorcycle bucket list. I can't wait to go back this year. Also, this is how busy it gets at weekends (filmed on my gopro) so try an evening session in the week if you can: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZhEpWV6S4c Another tip. The local roads are almost as good as the Nurburgring so try them without the hassle.

Well done

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I agree. However for us Honda owners, I'd also say check your alternator and reg/rec are in good fettle before a trip. On my euro trip in 2013 I used a charger and it was charging all day long for a week. The day after I got back my battery was dead and wouldn't charge. This was waiting for me when I removed the alternator cover: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/cruxiform/20140405_114812.jpg

Bingo. I'll reply soon

I have, there's no messages there fella.

Android with navigon for me. I can plan routes in ITN and transfer them to my phone. This is what I did for my Germany trip in 2014. I keep my phone in an inside pocket and use headphones for instructions. I got myself lost in the middle of Strasbourg in 2013 and doing it this way got me out of there without harm. I tried having the phone in the clear bit on the top of my tankbag but couldn't keep my eyes on the road for looking at directions. Respect to those who can, I just can't.

Has the jetting changed or K&N air filter been fitted? If it was me, I'd grab my haynes manual and strip & clean the carbs. Sounds like a blockage to me, possibly jet related. While I was at it I would balance them using a carbtune or similar. I had a GSXR750 in the mid 90's with a similar problem and stripping the carbs fully, cleaning them and balancing had them spot on afterwards.

http://www.carlsalter.com/download.asp?p=1508 The manual is here, in case you need it.

Cool, just thought I'd ask. Hope you get it sorted

Have you changed engine oil recently? I went from semi-synth to fully-synth on the 'blade and suffered horrendous clutch slip. I switched back and cured it immediately. Worth a thought.

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcy ... prod/52020 Very good winter gloves. I bought mine a size bigger and wear inner gloves if I need to venture out on very cold days. No discomfort or windchill effects at all. Well recommended.

Well done sir. Take it easy for a while and enjoy the ride

Can you get a loan of an ABBA stand? They are brilliant for swapping shocks. If you can afford it, they are worth investing in, I got mine second hand on ebay. They are very very versatile: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/cruxiform/20140512_115002.jpg

I can thoroughly recommend the Oxford rainex cover. It's kept my bike dry for over a year. http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/prod ... cover/1257