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On 23/11/2023 at 18:52, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

Same here. My cheap Oxford Rainseal kit has constantly outperformed and outlasted my goretex kit. 

 

 

 

Really? I would never by any Oxford product again, The Rianseal kit I had was absolutely useless and the Oxford Mondial Advanced kit was just as bad, had to send the kit back twice, I gave up in the end and now just use it for summer use. Its no use in anything more than a light shower. 

Yep, its that time of the year, I need to put the thermal liner back in the jacket and change to my winter gloves. The pesky gritters were out tonight too 

There is always the well known auction site for old military/navy gore-tex clothing to go over your bike gear. 

Grass Roots Rugby on Sunday, 4th Round of the Lancashire Cup, followed by a couple of sherbet's in the bar afterwards 

20 hours ago, Joe85 said:

Test ride the 1300 GS today. What a preposterously awesome bike. Wheelies for days, fast, light and nimble and still comfortable. 

Ended up buying a Trophy edition. Pick it up Saturday. Oh dear.

 

 

 

Oh FFS. We're nearly in December, don't be having any silly ideas of a winter tour. 

On 19/11/2023 at 22:46, RideWithStyles said:

Acf50 was the best and easiest to het hold of for many years, plus it didnt turn turn you bike yellow but the new clear xcp looks like its just pipped it and better availably.

And easier to apply, straight from the tin 

The day I straight line bends is the day you find me riding a Harley    

That's plain crazy. Fair play to you though, you kept plugging at it and did well to pick up the behemoth as many times as you did. 

I use XCP, it usually takes a few washes before the need to reapply, I use their degreaser to clean the bike in the spring. But until then its Just a cold water hose down in winter once the bike has cooled down. 

Textile kit over my thermal base layers/long johns, accompanied by a heated gillet and heated gloves, neck buff and skull cap or balaclava, helps to keep the lining of my lid clean and mi yed warm.  

Between the football on Saturday and Rugby on Sunday, I will find some time to call at the cemetery with some flowers for my folks. before heading off to the Sportsbike shop in Preston. 

Good Evening from Lancashire 

Optimate for me. Not a fan of anything Oxford. 

7 hours ago, Tom Redknight said:

Ride a Harley ( ) & gsz750 inazuma 

 

It was all sounding good until you mentioned the 'Hardly Ableson' but you pulled it back with Suzi. 

Welcome to the forum 

Wife's Birthday this weekend, night out around Madchester , Staying at some posh hotel apparently 

Is this a cryptic clue.

Hiya 

The adventure lid does have far better visibility, once on my way home from watching the SSDT & Pre 65 trials, I was heading south on the M6 and travelling on the speed limit, I did a shoulder check, and in doing so the peak was caught by the wind & turbulence, I thought it was going to rip the helmet off my head .  

That sounds Phlegming awful. Apparently there's a cold and flu virus running rampant across the country.  

Looks like you have your own Merseyside posse already 

Although I own a peaked helmet, I never wear it on the road, its intended purpose was to protect you from the shite thrown up from the bike in front when they power out of the turn, tilt your head down to stop all the crud hitting your goggles or visor. As I don't really go off road as such, I see no need to wear one, each to their own tho. 

3 hours ago, Stu said:

No good to me! 

 

Order on line using this link https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/#/27907,3203,1186 and the forum get commision helping keep this place open  

Ah, but it is. At least I can go and try on before ordering on line 

Long awaited, new shop opening on the 6th November. Just what we needed a decent shop supplying good quality gear. I think a ride over is inevitable next weekend. 

Welcome 

Next year I will be taking my tent, however; after the 633 mile ride, the first nights accommodation will be a Hotel, then decide where to go from there. 

Next year will be an Iron Butt Tour. Day 1 will be a Big Ass Ride to Langres then 4 Days camping around the Swiss/French Alps, weather dependant