manxie49

Personally I've always stuck with what it says in the manual and I've never had any issues. I've changed tyres from one brand to another frequently before sticking to Michelins. Michelins are not OEM tyres for my bike but I still follow the manual, whether solo, or two up fully loaded.

Happy Birthday, all the best

Have a good un .....

I agree, ride can be a little harsh. However, if you take the time to mess around with rider mode you can set the suspension up quite nicely. The snatchy throttle seems to be getting better now I've put a few thousand miles on the bike, not sure why, maybe things are just loosening up a little?

No, never had any issues, thus far anyway. Some of the roads are pretty damn rough here, and all seems pretty good. The jacket lasts longer than I expected between charges as well. I tried it from full charge to completely flat and got 22hrs continuous use. I was a little worried at first about water ingress into the electronics, but again, I've had no issues, and it gets used in all weathers, right through the winter.

All the best ....... Happy Birthday

I have an untethered Helite 2. I bought it locally, second hand from a guy who was giving up biking. Sent it away and got it serviced, they even cleaned it. It's perfect. I purchased the fork stem adapter, so it detects and works with things like a rear end shunt. Never been used in anger, but I've heard lots of good things, and if it helps keep all my internal organs where they should be, then happy days ...... Oe other thing, it's great in the winter, gives an added layer of insulation plus it's rain proof.

+1 for the Ducks Wax, brilliant stuff, been using it for a few years now on my boots, that are used in all weathers. Tried it last year on my leather jeans and it worked a treat.

Never owned a cruiser and never will ...... I did test ride a Triumph Rocket. It was at one of those come and try days organised by dealers. I thought it looked comfortable and fun, how wrong was I! Firstly at 6'2" It just didn't feel right, I felt like I was having to re-learn how to ride a motorbike. I knew after the first 100 meters that this was going to play havoc with my long term back injury problems, and I wasn't wrong, definite down tick for comfort. I didn't feel confident on roundabouts or tight turns, it just felt like it was going to ground out far too easily. Slow speed was awkward, I found myself wobbling all over the place, and I certainly wouldn't have liked to have gone two up. I would definitely recommend a good long test ride before parting with the coin, because you'll find it's going to be night and day different from what you're currently used to.

Belated Happy Birthday

I think that was Snake Pass you're confusing it with. I know they closed it a couple of years back and there was a big kick off by the cycling community ....... Great shame about the Ponderosa, was a great stop off for a brew and to chew the fat with other bikers. Doesn't surprise me sadly and I think there'll be more to follow.

Have a good one

This is the rub ....... Road traffic collisions on this island are pretty much few and far between. Yes, like everywhere, we have the minor prangs, rear end shunts, but serious accidents and fatalities are indeed rare occurrences. Even TT, bearing in mind how many bikes are here, only see's a flurry of minor spills. Yes, there have been fatalities during TT but they're now much less than they ever were historically. Pretty much 80% of the roads they wish to enforce this lunacy on have never seen any accidents full stop. My wife has been working on the front line of health over here for many years, and even she says that they rarely get anyone through the doors anymore following an RTC. Most of her work is medical related. Unfortunately the Island has a small group of very vocal people, mainly older, retired people who have moved over here, and cycling groups that are very proactive in lobbying politicians. They pander to the net zero farce and see everything with an engine as the work of the devil. They forget that it was motorsport that made this island famous. Like everywhere now, the island is slowly sinking into the pan, infra structure is a mess, roads are a disaster and health care a joke, they keep dipping into the islands reserves to fund vainity projects, and word on the street is that this island could potentially be bankrupt by 2035. `Sadly I think it's only going to get worse ...... A lot worse!

Thanks everyone, every signature helps. I personally think the decision is made, but there's no harm in letting them know how everyone feels. Absolute disgrace, they just seem to be running rough shod over everyone, everywhere at minute.

One of our local politicians (A greeny surprise, surprise) is intending to turn all 30mph roads in towns and villages into 20mph roads (copying Wales), This has already begun. It will effectively see virtually the whole island, with the exception of a few roads, have a blanket 20mph speed limit enforced. In a conversation, One local motorcycle dealer has already muted concerns stating it could be the beginning of the end for him. Others are saying that it'll put another nail in the coffin for TT & MGP, lets face it, a lot of people aren't going to pay through the nose to come here when all they can do is ride around in 1st gear. A local biker has started a petition, and we're all trying to get support to have this absolute madness stopped, or at least reviewed by someone with a bit of real world common sense. 20mph achieves absolutely nothing and is little more than a money making virtue signal. If you can please sign the attached petition and forward it around as many other bikers as possible, I believe it's already been sent to MAG? Cheers. https://www.change.org/p/halt-the-department-of-infrastructure-s-all-island-20mph-project