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+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

I use Rain X plastic treatment on my visor, have done for some time now. It does work but requires re-application every couple of days in my experience. Water tends to bead on the visor, and with a bit of angling of the head and some moderate speed, the rain just runs off. I'm happy with its performance anyway, and I ride in a lot of rain on this rock.

I'm currently on my second pinlock in my Shoei Neotec helmet. I'm pretty disappointed with them in fairness, I do ride through the winter months and have found that both visors still have a tendency to mist up. I've fiddled about adjusting the pinlock and have now just lost the will. Not sure if I'll bother when I need a new visor, I may just go back to using anti-mist spray which seemed to do a relatively ok job, just needed re-applying frequently.

I've hidden one away on my bike. Easy to hide, even when inside a waterproof holder. I would definitely do what @Capt Sisko recommends, removing the speaker. I found it a bit fiddly to do, but worth the effort. At the end of the day it's fairly cheap, and may just help get the bike back. Monimoto is also a good option, the latest version is a lot easier to conceal on the bike.

Have a good day

Happy birthday @Westbeef have a good un

Happy Birthday Mucka, have a good one

WOW ...... Both lucky and unlucky! Unlucky with the timing belt, but damned lucky the car was still under warranty. Not a good advert for Honda.

Not that bad if you opt for used like I did, I paid £35 plus postage so I was pretty happy with that, came with the case as well. just had a Quick Look on eBay and there's currently a couple of good deals there now.

Not a tyre inflator, but I use a NOCO GB20 Boost starter. I stick it in the back box when I'm away, never had to use it on my own bike, but did use it on some fella's GSA at the ferry terminal last year. Worked a treat and doesn't take up a great deal of space. Bought used of Flebay, thus far happy, seems a good little unit. As a bonus you can use it to recharge things like phones. The tyre inflator I use came as part of the tyre repair kit I have which is the stop & go 6000.

I agree, these things shouldn't be given a 100% trust rating. IMHO they're good for giving you an early heads up that something may be amiss.

I used to have a Michelin system on my old MT10, but the cap on the front wheel never seemed to seal correctly, it was like having a continual slow puncture on the front wheel. I ended up taking them off. Seen these Chigee ones and was just wondering what they were like in the real world, seem to get OK reviews.

Anyone in the group using the above TPMS system? Considering getting them for the Versys, but would be interested in hearing from anyone using the system, and getting their opinion on how good they are. TIA

Have a good un

I agree with what the others have said here. I've use a tinted visor on bright sunny days, but, yes, they are complete shite at night, especially going down unlit country lanes. When it came round to replacement I was actually about due a new lid, so purchased one with the drop down, internal visor, seems to do the job, best of both worlds.

It is an awkward one this. When I've sold a bike privately I either want the full amount, cash in hand or bank transfer, which I refund if they don't want it. I also insist on them providing proof of insurance to ride. On top of that I used a document, that I blagged of the internet, which they signed, to say they would carry responsibility for and pay for any damage done whilst test riding, not sure if it would stand up in court, but better than nothing. All very much a pain in the arse. Mostly, on the occasions I have sold privately, buyers have been satisfied with me taking them for a spin as pillion. Not the same as riding, but better than nothing. Another option is to sell through a local dealer. Some dealers will sell your bike for you, the downside is they take a 10% cut of the proceeds, maybe even more now, but I do know of a couple of dealers that offer this service.

All the best