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exportmanuk

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  1. Myroute app? https://www.myrouteapp.com/routelab
  2. Every year I meet riders who are looking for additional training. They have done a direct access course and got themselves a 600CC+ bike because they liked the idea and the look of it. Great but they a scared sh!tless by it. They cant ride it properly they have little control and are a danger to them selves and everyone around them. My advice would be take your CBT get a 125 for a while if you like it then consider the additional training and test for a bigger bike. If you dont like it then you have had the experience you can sell the bike without loosing much/any money and you have learned something. You may even end up being a better driver of 4 wheel vehicles. Much better than spending 1000s on a big bike and riding it 300 miles a year because it scares you.
  3. If it is motoring related try Pepipoo.com
  4. I haver a BMW1200RT I filter with this but change the pannier lids for narrower city lids. The panniers may be no wider than the mirrors but if you have to weave a little the back of the bike takes a closer track to the side you moving too.
  5. Joined MAG for a while but the local group was poorly organised and seemed to be an unofficial branch of a major political party, rather than a group advocating for the motorcyclists. The National group would appear to have got their act together recently so may be something I consider again in the future. I note that the Belgium MAG organisation folded before Christmas and the Dutch one had recently too
  6. Pity you cant export the Cafe information to a POI type file. I will add a few more Cafes in the North West that I visit regularly during the summer. My only concern is will they open again post Covid
  7. Cafe in a garage-workshop that renovates old cars
  8. Motorway services popular with Bikers MC Donnald, Costa and toilets
  9. Back in the 70s I used a 125 for days out with the GF all over the north of England that said I'm probably the same weight now as the pair of us where then. In more recent times I have used a ER6 two up A sprint GT and a BMWR1200RT There is certainly more then enough grunt in a ER6 for most requirements and they are much easier to handle than a Trophy or similar. I come across far too many riders who pass the their direct access then go a buy a litre plus bike, only to find it too heavy too bike or too powerful can't ride it well because they are scared by it. Buy a mid size bike get used to it and gain some experience if later you find that does not meet your needs you can always trade up. Also if you are considering touring test ride any bike for several hours before you buy it. If your touring you could be in the saddle for a whole day, not good if your in pain after an hour or two because the riding position does not suite you.
  10. Aprilia to modern you should be looking at bike engines over 10 years old probably 20 years or more
  11. Hi I have been using Helmchat (android) recently works OK if you have a decent 3-4G signal It piggy backs another group chat platform but tweaked for bikes and BT Helmet's. It will work on IOS but you use the app it piggybacking OK if at least one is on Android but I not sue if how well it works is all are IOS.
  12. Hi I have been wearing them for years I wear glasses and can put the helmet on without removing the glasses. No messing about trying to get my glasses back in the right position. Most recent is a Schuberth C3 Pro prior to that Nolans. Not had a problem with any but then thankfully I have not had to test them against something solid.
  13. Hi GMP have one thats used on the Bikesafe events. Usually its ridden by the teams Sargent. Not sure as he will let anyone else near
  14. I don't need to check my shoulders. If they were missing my arms would fall off. Blind spot check on the other hand are often a good idea especially if you have dodgy mirrors or have not been checking them. Then when I filter past you it is not going to be a surprise.
  15. Hi The leather will stretch a little but in winter you may want thicker socks so look for a comfortable fit. Gear change can be moved depending on the bike will depend on how it is adjusted but you should be able to move it to a better position
  16. Many cameras now use infrared not a flash
  17. I had one for a short time it worked much better if you allowed it to rev. It may be a V twin but it liked to rev a bit. It would maintain 70 two up but not in 5th you could throw it around on the twisty bit but you needed to work it. The controls are forward but not as much as say a Harley or the Triumph cruisers.
  18. It would not make any difference pass or not they would still drive. The number of vehicles that are driven by unlicensed drivers with un-roadworthy vehicles and no insurance is staggering. Compulsory retests are not going to bother them, they will drive anyway. Totally self-centered individuals with contempt for the law and the rest of the population. Unfortunately the only way to stop this is for more traffic patrols stopping and confiscating vehicles.
  19. And all the lycra / Spandex fanatics
  20. I covered mine in a plastic garage floor covering from Costco was about £130 per roll ( I used 2 as its a double garage) pattern on it looks like metal decking plate. Had it down for a couple of years or so and no problem easy to clean not been damaged by the bike stand. does the job It seems to have gone up quite a bit now £ 189 https://www.costco.co.uk/Tyres-Automotive/Garage/Garage-Flooring/G-Floor-75-x-17ft-23-x-52M-Floor-Protector/p/112281
  21. Hello I fitted a pair of Fobo Bike TPMs to my sprint GT they worked OK but I had to get the wheels balanced again it was noticeable when travelling near the legal limit. These Fobos replace the Valve cover simple to fit needed new batteries every 12-18 months (CR2032 button batteries) Rread out was via my phone from memory I think it alterted me if the pressures were out even if the app was not on screen . Still got them some place I think. I now have OEM ones fitted and a dash display it is better
  22. Hi Welcome I agree with the above don't ride it call the dealer and get them to collect it from you. The Oil warning light is most probably triggered by low oil pressure, running an engine with low pressure knackers it fast.
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