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Of course, the good thing is that you don’t have to give it back when you retire.

Not just modern spark plugs. I had a lambretta in the early 70's. If it didn't start on the 3 or 4th kick change the plug and then it was fine. I used to carry several spare plugs.

Always had a pair of safety shoes under my desk to change into. Had to have these when going into the factory etc.

Pull fuel pipe off and check fuel coming out when pump is supposed to be running pull a plug and check it is sparking. give up and use the MV Augusta

When you download from MRA to a SatNav device (Garmin or TomTom) you do need to check closely as the satnavs will use their own algorithm to join the waypoints which sometimes differs from the MRA route.

@Lucifer have a look at MyRoute-App. There is a free version or you can pay for add on options which can include a “satnav” option to run on your phone. This covers UK and Europe. The plotted routs can then be down loaded to Garmin or Tom Tom if you want or you can use the myroute guide on your phone. probably worth a look. Dont forget to check any visa requirements days allowed in EU countries and of course insurance and breakdown / recovery services.

There you are

Seems like this village vicar spends more time in the pub and on the bike than the church.

@ChrisBiggsUK I was pondering the same question yesterday after 190 miles. I’m usually ok but haven’t done too many long rides this year. I’ve looked at those shorts and wondered. I think you should get some then you can be the forum guinea pig. .

Long ride out for 3 tags and a good breakfast (at 1:45) at Moss End Garden Village.

South Midlands # 10 National Trust Sharpenhoe SouthMidlands # 11 Wendover Woods South Midlands # 12 Moss End Garden Village ( and a breakfast and coffee was had)

Part number for master cylinder is 43015-1088. so you need to do a search on that part number. A Quick Look shows that the GPZ550 uses part number 43015-1085 which appears to replace the -1088. the Z1300 also seem to use the same M/C

I still have stuff for a bike I haven't had for about 10 years.

As @Yorky said. Distinguished Gentlemans Ride. They had a meet at Broadway in the Cotswolds. Just leaving when I saw them.

Had 2 races, finished 6th in both. First time out this year so it was a bit of a shake down after last changes to last seasons set up.

Watching this guy race at Silverstone on Saturday.

Happy birthday @Grumpy Old Git

I have a similar issue (seems to be a Suzuki issue) with the Bandit. However if the side stand is moved the neutral light comes on. Cleaning and lubricating the side stand switch solved the problem, for a while. The Bandit circuit and probably the GSX May be the same, so the side stand switch and the neutral switch are in the same circuit to inhibit starting and show the neutral. I know for the bandit Suzy issued a modified switch. i ended up getting a Healtech gear position indicator for the bike from a bike show as it was cheaper than a new switch from Suzuki. Not sure if that is still the case.

There should be 2 indicator cables into the integrated unit, 1 for left and 1 for right. The integrated unit will then have 1 cable for the earth (negative ). This earth will be for the stop light and rear light as well. the separate indicators have 2 cables. 1 for earth (negative) and 1 for the indicator feed. You may find the cable colours for the rear indicators are the same as the front, otherwise you need to find an electrical schematic for the bike to show the correct cable colours. otherwise it will be a case of disconnecting cables one at a time to find which ones are for the indicators. check are the indicators LED or filament type.

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Lifeboat day at the model boat club.

Happy birthday @oldgrump

For video editing check costs of software. i had to replace my quite old laptop that was initially windows 8. Then upgraded to 10. Wasn’t suitable for win 11. Took 15 minute to boot up let alone run a program. So I bought a new one. then found all my old software for photo editing and video editing no longer ran under win 11. Wouldn’t even run under the so-called compatibility mode. then found you couldn’t buy the software only rent at £19 / month . eventually found some from (I think) NCH which can be bought for a one off payment. i still have a really old windows NT machine to run my cad software. This doesn’t go on the internet.

Years ago I did a lot of work car plants, mainly paint shops. Mobile phones were banned in the paint mix rooms. In fact the staff had intrinsically safe phones for use in these areas.

Good ride out to get 3 tags. fosse way to Moreton then across to snowshill. Back to Stow then onto Daylesford across to bunkers hill near Kidlington. then back home via Banbury.