bonio
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Welcome in. Cracking lookjng bike.
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Happy birthday!
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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.
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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.
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Challenge 2024 Challenge 2024 - Registration!
bonio replied to Hoggs's topic in General Rideouts/Meets
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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.
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Welcome!
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@Simon Davey Decent place, Reiten.
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@Andyzx6r in front of the fire like the dog!
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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.
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Hey Rob. Hope you had a good mate.
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I think about it. Not sure I'd get round the corner if I didnt.
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Happy birthday, sir.
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Any injury? I hope not. The usual advice to someone who's fallen off is to get back on as soon as you can.
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It's always the family that's the tie. We were living in the States when my Dad was dying here in the UK. We came back. I knew the missus wouldn't be able to do it.
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I don't like squidgy tyres. Grim feeling.
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I have similar thoughts about Oz. It's a body-breaking grim journey, and when you get there it's almost as good as loads of places that are a lot nearer. But I have wondered about biking in Tassie: great roads, no traffic, lots of bends, mountains and the lot. Cracking scenery to boot - it's so unlike most of Oz. In fact it's a lot like Wales - and that includes the weather. And Wales is so much nearer home...
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Great pic. Congratulations on the pass
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Budget camera, second hand?
bonio replied to Duplex's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
I used to power my GoPro from the bike's USB port. Like that it would run all day long, no worries about the batteries. I had to swap the battery door out for one that allows the USB cable to be inserted, which meant it was no longer waterproof - fine in a shower, but not in a downpour. I wasn't interested in recording stuff the rain, so it worked for me. -
And potholes hidden under floodwater. I've only found them in the car so far.
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If you get yourself a decent secondhand Japanese bike, you'll get your money back and perhaps even a tad more when you come to sell it on.
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Hi Paul. Welcome in. What are your plans? CBT and then ride a 125? Or CBT and then DAS? Geoff
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Had some trouble a few years back when I'd left the DRZ idle for a few months over winter. Took a lot of starter motor to get it going again. I find it's ok if I give it a run once a month. But the tank is so small, a quick trip out is at least two refills.
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Highway Code and related literature
bonio replied to Steve_M's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Dabbled into Roadcraft about 2 and half years ago. Not the latest edition. To be honest, It's hasn't got a great plot, and it isn't great as a reference book either. Would rather take on War and Peace. Looked up the lasted changes on the Highway code whenever they last changed - a couple of years ago? -
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