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AgaDOo - Black Lace

Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland) - Jimi Hendrix

The Wing but ridden like it was an R6. Fun in comfort

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

What a Waste - Ian Dury and the Blockheads

Anyone going to the Weston Bike Night on Thursdays ? I shall get there this week, but will no doubt will get collered for some work

"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" The Andrews Sisters

World In Union - Kiri Te Kanawa

Used Muc-off for years, get it from M&P at around £20 for two 5ltr containers, also use it on caravans and my camper, does a great job if you use it right. Currently use Fucs-off as that was what M&P were doing as a bogof, also good stuff. Not used any of the other stuff you got, and what is this 'chain' thing you seem to have bought several products for ?

No shock at all, Fred Hill wasn't exactly a spring chicken when he died in prison. For those who don't know Fred never wore a helmet and refused to pay the fines so had a few stays at Her Majesties pleasure. There is good reason for this, I was given the reason by a senior Police Officer. I cannot let you know that reason on open forum.

I wish

'88 Peter Bottomley the then Minister of Transport, wanted to have motorcyclists in reflective clothing, daylight lights and leg protectors (there were a few other things that escape me atm). It was proven that leg injuries would increase, sort of died a death when it was also proven that the Dft testing was using BMW boxer engined bikes with no internals therefore the testing was nothing like what would happen in a real accident.

I agree that there is no chance of repeal Tango, but also believe that it should always be on MAG's agenda, along with the many achievable targets, anti slip drain covers for one (which also won't happen as it would mean councils/road builders would have to pay for them and not the motorcyclist. a safety concern ? Yes. A way of reducing accidents/injuries/deaths? Yes. Can we get the motorcyclist to pay for it ? No. ok lets not bother). Daylight riding lights have come in through the back door, Hi-Viz seems to be happening more and more. When do we get the leg protectors. Anyone else in Hyde Park in '88 ? I support MAG though I'm not a Member, even if a former National President is a good friend of mine

Leather shrinks over the winter while wearing textiles Just keep wearing them, I would suggest while on the bike not watching TV, you sit in a different position on the bike. Get yourself several tins of dubbin and apply a coat each day too, that should help to make them more supple and ensure waterproofing.

Try J&S, they have a huge store in the Midlands. 131-148 High Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 0JU Tel: 0121 7667665 http://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/stores/birmingham

A bit of additional info on the Box lid, it is made by Oxford products (you may have heard of them) and was 60% off. J&S do some good deals so always worth a look when buying any kit. As for the "£25 head", that is the most stupid comment I have heard for a while, as has been stated earlier all helmets have to reach a common standard otherwise cannot be sold in UK, the sharp test proved some years ago that the more costly lids are NOT always the safest.

Box, I got mine at J&S in Bristol, I think it cost me £40

I am against the wearing of helmets being compulsory. Before the PC police that inhabit this place start, I would wear one 99% of the time. Do I have first hand experience of their use ? Yes, infact I would without doubt not be here to type this if it was not for my Centurion F/F fiberglass helmet. I used an aircraft (Concorde) jig as a brake after losing contact with my bike, it caught up with me and hit me up the arse. the impact crushed 2 vertibre and almost leaving me wheelchair bound. This was at 30 mph. MAG have done a grand job by keeping this an open subject had they not I have no doubt that as a minority group we would have to have approved riding gear at all times, not a bad thing you may say. Well when I started to ride I could not afford gear so rode in jeans and an ex army combat jacket with several layers under and DMS boots. Many would never start riding as it would be too expensive to start riding, and would in all likleyhood never start. Freedom of choice. Just MHO Sorry if this offends anyones sensitive nature

Can't help with campsites as I stayed at Lake Garda, but I can recommend visiting the Moto Guzzi factory for a trip around their museum. It is in Como

Don't use anything abrasive on chrome. I use Brasso wadding, harder work but better for the finish.

I would just like to point out that as much as this is a worthwile cause it IS NOT anything to do with The Royal British Legion Riders Branch other than some of our Branch Members may be taking part.

Well the camping looks a bit rough and access roads are iffy at the moment http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/201 ... by-floods/ Gotta feel sorry for Sam

For the RBLR Saddlesore 1000 you can use any route you like but you have to visit the compulsory points and get proof (receipt for fuel or goods), the idea of having pre-planned routes is to make it easier. You only need to average 42mph and it is not a race. Safety is paramount and if you finish in less than 17hrs you will be disqualified as you must have been exceeding the speed limit.

Likewise.

Link to the fool who is attempting the 5000 http://www.justgiving.com/mark-moped-anderson