AndyW

....not as cheeky as it might have been if it wasn't a charity shoot! Full size photos plus a lot more here ... odel-Photo Another cheeky one http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Multistrada-1200-Model-Photo/IMG0556/1051531653_HHHnz-L.jpg and one of the 'pro' photographer shots of my bike... http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Multistrada-1200-Model-Photo/Ducati-01-BW/1069694377_yH4U9-L.jpg

I got an invite to take my bike along to a photo shoot down in Exeter yesterday.......what a pleasant day out! Some shots I took myself.... http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Multistrada-1200-Model-Photo/IMG0537/1051538303_7nqfA-XL.jpg http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Multistrada-1200-Model-Photo/IMG0546/1051535835_UVuKq-XL.jpg http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Multistrada-1200-Model-Photo/IMG0557/1051531249_SSigo-XL.jpg http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Multistrada-1200-Model-Photo/IMG0542/1051537101_TUkto-XL.jpg http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Multistrada-1200-Model-Photo/IMG0483/1051542149_JxmUW-XL.jpg ...lots more here: ... odel-Photo And a nice shot I took at home... http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-Multistrada-1200/Andys-2010-Multistrada-1200S/IMG0412/1005889689_cq4xJ-XL.jpg ... trada-1200

Hope you had 100% by then!

Phew.......passed 48/50

Lots of links to online resources here: Motorcycle Manuals & Parts Fiche Online + Downloads http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/index.cfm?fa=contentGeneric.efqfogzxxrcwvkgn&pageId=260991

Well worth a visit The link above takes you to an editorial on the 2008 show - To view more info about the 2009 follow this link: http://www.bikesafe-london.co.uk/nationalbikesafeshow2009.html National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show 2009 Saturday June 20th & Sunday 21st June 2009 10am to 5pm Hosted again for 2009 by BikeSafe-London Metropolitan Police Training School The Peel Centre, Aerodrome Road, Colindale, London NW9 5JE http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/photos/536233695_SjfDi-L.jpg

I see, good idea..........but Hull is a bit far for me and it's difficult for me to commit to anything at the moment in any case (bloody NHS!)

I did an FBoS course a few weeks back..........well organised, very good presentation and 'practical' exercises, recommended! Basically it teaches you what to do if you come across a bike 'crash', such as assessing the situation, making safe, what action to take and how and when to remove a helmet, also CPR, logrolling and recovery positions. Everyone on the course I attended found the course interesting and beneficial, hopefully we will never need to use our new found skills but who knows?

Interested for sure just can't say yes or no right now.......where's the 'maybe' option for the poll?

Bike on Abba Stand.....small bottle jack under the sump somewhere (block of wood to protect the sump), jack up just enough to lift the front wheel off the ground, secure the bike with axle stand/blocks of wood or whatever is handy http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/photos/416910906_8nMMU-L.jpg Larger version Abba stands are bloody excellent Photo of mine in use (pre BMW days! ) with a better shot of one of my favourite purchases ever!!!! http://andyw-inuk.smugmug.com/photos/416903066_Kjy8B-M.jpg Larger version

A few photos from today http://cvam.smugmug.com/gallery/6301278_3VamZ We didn't do the bridge crossing, the thought of crawling along over the bridge and to Chepstow at sub 20mph just didn't appeal!!!!......went for a proper ride instead!

Here ya go....

I agree......... ....any sudden change of direction i.e. swerve stands a good chance of ending in tears and so does practising such maneuvers so going back to what Hoody said, observation is your best defence. That said, we can all make mistakes and things can go wrong, effective breaking is a good thing to practice but otherwise experience is what you'll have to count on. As I said we all make mistakes......look at my avatar! Acouple of phrases we use on my local IAM groups' website **************************************************** Have you ever gone into a corner thinking sh*t…sh*t…sh*t! Avoid the sh*t - Learn to ride to a system A skill for life - IAM Advanced Rider Training **************************************************** **************************************************** 'suddenly' is the most frequently used description after an accident Take the suddenly out of your riding - Learn to ride to a system A skill for life - IAM Advanced Rider Training **************************************************** **************************************************** Motorcyclists represent just 1% of road miles covered but 25% of those killed or seriously injured on UK roads Break the mould NOT your body - Learn to ride to a system A SKILL FOR LIFE **************************************************** http://www.cvam-advanced-riders.co.uk/ Find an IAM group in your area http://www.iam.org.uk/iamgroups/groupdirectory/

Autoglym Motorcycle Cleaner for the general wash, all over....you spray it on, leave a few minutes, hose off. Tooth brush/small brushes and parafin to get at stubborn greasy bit (chain fling etc), then wash the bike with Autoglym Shampoo. Hein Gericke bike cleaner is as good as Autoglym and cheaper ACF50.....brill! Like Pete247 said be carefull, it spreads/creeps and you REALLY don't want it on brake disks/calipers Scottoiler FS365 is good as well Cleaning your bike :-0 How to become a Cleaning Freak... Cleaning Spoked Wheels