Stocky

That's irrelevant, the OP states that he was stationary, you don't need to be displaying a brake when sat still

Brain the size of a planet, and all they ask me to do is open doors. SIGH

How would stewards be able to get past?

Just looking at GOG's latest pic's, there is no evidence of bike or bike gear in them. I am not doubting that he rode there but if this type of photo is acceptable then it does open up the challenge to the more unscrupulous.

Right let's get this back on track. Four more pubs for me. Royal Oak Barley Mow Castle Cross Keys

First four pubs today: The George Eight Bells Prince of Wales The Railway

I think there should be extra points for getting the Applecross Inn, although the reward for getting there is a fantastic ride.

WHAT, this is serious, after finishing 2nd last year my ambition this time around is to at least make GOG sweat a bit.

Is the word Inn allowed with the pub name, after Castle, Cuckoo, Windmill or Railway?

The latest range of Oxford heated grips will switch themselves off if you forget, so they can be safely just connected across the battery. I have tested this (unintentionally) several times, and it works a treat. They also have about 6 different heat settings, from just removing the chill all the way to WTF.

That's what most of the knobs who drive them think is going off-road.

What? I've already booked my holiday on the north coast of Scotland next year, especially so that I can complete that group. Are you saying that there won't be a group for the far North?

That went straight into the diary. Just a stunning 2 hour ride to get there, along some of the best roads in the country.

What if it doesn't respond to stroking? Do you have to kiss and cuddle it?

A little jaunt out around the North Midlands today, 470 miles and 9 tags. Dogs Trust Holme Pierrepont Carsington Water Bookstore Brierlow Bar Sheffield Winter Gardens Cadwell Park On Your Marques Ye Olde Red Lion Wheels Motorcycles

Ban him for life.

Wales - Cornhill Inn Wales - Y Talbot

I am pretty sure your RT has linked brakes, so although you're only using the hand lever the rear brake is also being applied.

A few tags on the way to holiday. Stayed on North Uist so no chance of any more during the week. Puddleduck Tea Rooms The Fat Lamb Sanquhar Post Office Scotland Street School Museum Touchdown Cafe Haddock Bay Edinbane Pottery

Was the engine hot when you tried? It should be hot when you drain the oil so that it flows out more effectively and quickly. The plus side is that the plug should be easier to turn then too.

I have Hein Gericke gear, bought from ebay for about £70 total for jacket and trousers. Washed and proofed using the Nikwax stuff you had a link and it is properly waterproof. I have had long days in Scotland on the bike where it rained continuously and the only part of me to get wet was my hands, but then the gloves didn't claim to be waterproof. There is a sequence with the trousers though: 1 - You think they might have leaked around the crotch a bit. 2 - You're pretty sure they have. 3 - You know they have 4 - You get to your destination, take them off, and find they haven't I guess it's because they lose a lot of their breathability when really wet. It may also help that I ride a BMW RT1200, which means a lot of the weather just passes me bye as long as I'm going at a reasonable pace.

I try to make it at least once a year. North Uist this August

I've fitted one to three different bikes now, it's fairly simple, but just spend some time to make certain all the pipes are routed well, and that the reservoir is easily accessible for topping up the oil. Is your friend selling you the whole kit as it should come with numerous zip-ties, sticky pads, brackets and a small tube of superglue. Keep an eye on the amount of oil on the chain, particularly as you head into winter. As the temperature drops the flow of oil will reduce and you may need to turn up the dial on the top of the unit. IMO they are fantastic bits of kit, as long as you don't mind the small amount of oil that it throws onto the bike, they make chains nearly as maintenance free as shafts.

Down to the South West to do the whole group. Bike wouldn't start this morning so bump started, R1200RT BMW and I'm only 5' 6". Then got a puncture about 10:00 so had to abandon and head home. Coach House to complete the pub set. Beoveys Tea Rooms Lemon Arms St Austell Brewery Market Inn

WHAT, you mean to say that you don't plan every ride with the tag points in mind!!