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In America, a biscuit is a scone. And they eat them with, wait for it, roast chicken and gravy, which is actually a thick white peppery sauce. While we of course eat scones with jam and cream. It's no wonder they're so serious.

I used to use the ukgser forum. They call themselves tossers, and although they're wrong about most things, on this point they're spot-on. Now I use the MV forum; such such a nice a place by comparison. People moan about the parts supply chain and the stupid sprag clutch and the leaky indicators, but they all love the bikes and understand the trade offs and happily post about how to put decent indicators on and still leave room for the luggage. It's a very international group. One guy's even from Magadan; has to go some thousands of miles miles to get to the dealer in St Petersburg.

Ha. Fat chance the GP will do a thing. When the missus had pneumonia last year, the practice nurse told her on the phone all she needed was to get out for walks in the fresh air. In January. She miraculously got better, but then got covid and so had another bout of pneumonia in March. This time she was really ill - temperature of 41.5, spO2 sometimes under 80%. We called 111, they sent an ambulance, and the crew told us to go to the doctor the next day for erythromycin and blood tests. No-one at the GP practice would actually see her, and over the phone the practice nurse refused any erythromycin. However, the blood tests were done and when the results came in the doctor phone to say to go immediately to A&E; she was on the verge of sepsis. At A&E they were 100% great. More bloods, x-rays, antibiotics, and they said to ignore the doctor and go straight them next time. For sure we will.

Really sorry mate. That hurts. I haven't any helpful advice for you. Insurance on a £1200 bike is basically only about meeting the legal requirement; they'll make sure it's no benefit to you. When my bike was stolen I discovered that theft is counted as a fault claim (which would make sense to me if I'd stolen it myself, but not when someone else had made off with it), which means higher premiums for me even now four years on. Hopefully vandalism counts as non-fault.

I'm lucky I guess, I had a reasonable experience with Markerstudy when my bike was nicked. They paid up (not as much as I would have liked, mind) and I had the money 14 days after the theft. I guess it's a lot more straightforward when there's a total loss.

Where are you planning on going? Got any routes or directions planned (clearly not south or west... :D)

Bad luck buddy. You were caught up in a bad situation. Even if he'd really wanted you to pass, the examiner didn't have much choice over the matter - making another road user brake or change course is a major. Next time you'll be fine. Lightening doesn't strike twice in the same place.

No centre stand here, too. Clean the chain using a paddock stand. Only time its inconvenient is when I'm touring, as the paddock stand stays at home.

Pull up. Side stand down. Open tank. Lean over and grab holster, insert and release.

That made me weep a bit.

Got a feeling I've an invitation to attend one of these winging its way to me in the post.

Rode home through a deluge. Soggy but fun. The DRZ is so sure-footed in its new boots; makes it a real pleasure.

You remember that?

Hi and welcome!

Welcome in. Cracking lookjng bike.

Happy birthday!

Import duty runs at about 25% (~4% duty on motorcycle clothing + 20%VAT). I think if this figure comes to under £39 pounds, then you pay nothing. But if you have to pay, the carrier will impose their own handling charge on top. Last time I paid £13 for the handling charge.

Apart from your helmet, which has to meet specific standard and have the right certifications, you're free to wear whatever you like when riding your bike. A lot of the motorcycle clothing for sale in the UK only has CE certification for the armour. So yes, you can do this.

Never worked for me.

Id have thought there's mileage in allowing people to upgrade a1 to a2 to a by waiting a couple of years and then doing something like a cbt in on the bigger bike.

Welcome!

@Simon Davey Decent place, Reiten.

@Andyzx6r in front of the fire like the dog!

I use hostels a fair bit, often when im touring or otherwise on the bike. At their best they're great, and at the worst they're ok. Not all have car parks, especially ones in cities, so safe parking needs a bit of thought. The other problem is that theres precious little room to put your stuff in a dorm (and often nowhere secure) so theres the question of where to keep your lid, your jacket and so on.

Hey Rob. Hope you had a good mate.