Old-codger

Sorry for your loss Dynax look after yourself in these sad times.

I would sell my soul and anyone elses soul and all body parts for one of these, I have adored and drooled over these ever since they were made such a beautiful work of art. Ive got to have a lay down now.

To those that follow GP racing from the eighties and more recently as a Moto GP team boss Fausto Gresini has passed away after a long battle with covid. Another good guy taken far to young by this bloody virus. MotoGP team boss Gresini passes away after battle with COVID-19 | MotoGP News | Autosport

Is this any good it has a sleeve to reduce it to 12mm. 6" Rubber Wheels,Trolley/Sack Truck/Castors/Barrow/Cart | eBay What is the overall diameter of the wheel.

It does not surprise me having seen the state of driving and riding in French cities. There does seem to be a death wish among riders on major roads especially in heavy traffic with bikes travelling at 2 and 3 times the speed of vehicles around them and weaving from lane to lane with no indication or cutting traffic up.

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My brother has owned an early 748 for many years now and they are a fantastic piece of kit. make sure what you go to look at has a good maintenance record that belts have been changed regularly. If you are going after one of the limited edition ones check it for authenticity as there are a lot of basic models done up to be what they are not. The only thing the 748 lacks is the top end of the 916 but the mid range grunt is the same just ride the wave. If it is looked after it costs no more than any other superbike but its not a bike just to ride then stick in the garage until next time to go out, it will need checking looking after. Clutch slave cylinder is a known weak spot but that is an easy change with an oberon cylinder. They can suffer from electrical issues and reg/rec failures and fuel pumps issues but easily fixed and a bike getting on for 28 years now is bound to have the odd problem. The 748 is a stunningly beautiful work of art and so small compared to other sportsbikes. Buy the best you can afford. You will have highs and lows but hopefully the highs will win but that comes with owning a Ducati.

You are correct Mississippi Bullfrog when they said on the local news this morning I thought then it doesnt sound like there is going to be a good outcome. Rest in peace old soldier.

Keep trying the vaccination website today as groups are being added all the time. I haven't received my letter yet but I am in the high risk group but not sixty yet but I was able to book a vaccine on friday for today. For the last week I had been trying the website a couple of times a day seeing if I would be able to book a Jab.

Yes I agree S-westerly distance is a problem but the old folk I mentioned all have families within 10 miles of them and in one case lives in the next village.

The thing I find very sad is some old folk I know in their eighties that live on their own who all have grown up children but they never go round to see them or help out around the house and garden. They only turn up when the children want something usually bailing out or cash for a new looney venture. I listen to the parents saying how wonderful their children are doing and they are so busy they havnt got the time to visit let alone cut the grass or get some shopping for them. Deep down I hope they realize what selfish tossers the children are and leave any money to a charity or something.

Thanks for the support lads its much appreciated, unfortunately there are thousands out there like me or worse trying to get treatment yet that twat Hancock keeps saying hospitals are open for business. What a sick joke.

Hopefully getting my cancer treatment sorted out, spent last year being strung along and forgotten about but ive been patient and had enough. The main hospital have been really good but the hospital that are meant to be doing the treatment couldn't organize a raffle.

I see your point Bob if he is not willing to pay a small amount to get the job done properly I would walk away and let him try and sell it as a non runner and see where it gets him. Or you could make him a cheeky offer to take it off his hands and do it to your usual standard Bob.

I am more than willing to pull the lever the more heinous the crime the longer and painful I would make it.

I am beginning to think Suzi Dent has joined the forum under a pseudonym or taken over one of the moderators as every thread no matter what its about descends into a grammar or spelling thread.

You deserve the award Bob have a good Christmas and a better new year, this goes to the cat s well.

That is very sad news I saw him race in the seventies, he was a brilliant racer and a very talented engineer.

Im a bit late to the poll but my vote has gone to Bob this year for his outstanding contribution to Bikes and cats but I feel I would of voted for S-Westerly if he had been nominated for his outstanding outbursts against the Fe'#king chinese and their virus they have inflicted on the world.

Cheers stu getting to grips with it slowly.

For one minute I thought i had landed on Facett##t with the layout and blue colour but I worked it out in the end and even managed to get logged in. Now my head hurts and I need a lay down. Well done you have all done very well,

Ive just coughed up so take me off your hit list Six30

Ive used those tectite fittings in tight places or where unable to use a blow torch to save damaging wallpaper. The decent plastic fittings have locking rings that you twist when fitted and they cannot come apart. Never had one leak yet touch wood I used to be sceptical of them but over the years dont think twice about using them.

Is there enough room to put a push fit fitting on like a Hep2o or the brass type if space is tight. I would not trust silicone and a clamp somewhere you cant see it. I know its hassle but in the long run it could save a lot of grief.

My god thats ugly that certainly has been hit with the ugly stick many many times.