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On 06/05/2023 at 09:29, Ian Frog said:

Probably not !

I actually miss that old girl a surprising amount.

At least I know you will look after her.

Anyway I hope you are feeling better now?

Cheers

Ian

Yeah , I'm fighting back to regain my health . I've joined Slimming World again and lost over a stone in 5 weeks . The Harley is running great again after I changed the plugs but it might have just been my imagination . I think my riding technique on it has greatly improved having come to it fresh after the winter . Last year I had to transition from the Sportster which needed more gear changes whereas this year everything feels  more natural . 

On 03/05/2023 at 07:33, Ian Frog said:

Dates align for us as well !

Look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks @Grumpy Old Git for sorting.

Cheers

Ian

Will you be able to cope emotionally with seeing your old bike ?

38 minutes ago, Stu said:

 

Not sure how you got 36 months Bob as it only goes up to 12  unless you added it 3 times 

 

https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/subscriptions/

6x6 months by mistake , done now . 

Trying to subscribe , accidentally clicked on 36 months . Now I can't find subscriptions at all . 

Slow day at the paint testing facility was it ? 

F**k me ! You've actually agreed on a date and venue . 

Probably won't be camping but I'll definitely make every effort to look in at some point ..

I draw the line at Twitter ..

The amount of oil and or additive that is " Absorbed " by Clutch Plates is negligible in my opinion . Good luck though . 

43 minutes ago, Steve_M said:

That’s the one. The road to the south, from Langholm to Newcastleton is a nice little run. Single track with passing places, it’s not one for speed merchants but perfectly pleasant with fine views.

I'm always looking for alternative routes for my next trip to Scotland .

The title says it all . 

1 hour ago, Steve_M said:

That’s on the road from the A7 near Fiddleton to Hermitage Castle. The first half mile or so is more like trail riding, with gravel and potholes galore, but then becomes this pleasant little lane. 
 

If I find a moment or two I’ll share the route using MyRouteApp.

Found it . I have a large map of Scotland on my wall made from pulling apart two cheap atlases and sellotaping the pages together .  

On 07/01/2023 at 12:47, Steve_M said:

I went for an amble around the Scottish Borders yesterday. This is probably the best of the bunch of photos I took.

 

 

Where exactly ? 

On 02/01/2023 at 15:46, Grumpy Old Git said:

Heard back from Bull in't'Thorns

 

They are open from April

32 camping pitches

Function room available for hire

NO B&B rooms!

 

Perfect for me . That's a brilliant run from Coventry . 

You do realise that this thread is essentially a clunky version of Facebook . 

On 02/01/2023 at 08:49, Ian Frog said:

That would be just lazy lol.

I think the place suggested by @Grumpy Old Git would be fine !

Good to see you back after your sojourn in hospital mate.

Cheers

Ian

A long way to go but I'm on the mend  . 

I'm sure there are some excellent venues equidistant from Burton Latimer  and Coventry .

5 hours ago, MikeHorton said:

What about a yurt?

If it fits on a bike , fine . 

I'd be up for that but I don't think Campervans are very in keeping with the spirit of the thing . Just saying . 

I've been aware of this thing for years but what exactly is it ? 

A happy new year to everyone on the forum . It's been a bitter sweet one for me . I can say that I've owned two Harleys but sadly not at the same time . On the downside I have been neglecting my health and put on loads of weight which was a major contributory factor in my recent spell in hospital . BUT , I got away with it and I'm not about to blow a second chance . Slimming World , lookout ! 

4 hours ago, Calum Brown said:

Currently running a Keeway K light 125cc. However the dashboard display light is always on. This is very distracting while riding, especially at night. 

 

Does anyone know how to dim it. It doesn't dim when using full beam either. 

Any help appreciated 

What exactly do you mean by Dashboard Display Light ? 

5 hours ago, Troy said:

 

must think I’m an MP!?

Oh yeah , I had this shit the minute I put my Sportster up for sale . One bloke from Ireland got really ratty about it . He might have actually been legit but there's no way I'd entertain the idea . 

Best : GSXR 1100 WP . Worst : Z 1000 ST . Wish I'd been able to keep GSX 1100 / Harley Davidson 1200 R . 

So that's practically unanimous in favour . I'll tell you what I think has no place at the Christmas dinner table , Cauliflower Cheese . Cauliflower if you must , but cheese ?