learningtofly

Just to play devil's advocate, I ride a Thruxton (with clip-ons) and don't have any wrist discomfort at all after riding for long periods in stop/start London traffic. I think you'd definitely need to test ride the bike, though, as much depends on individual ergonomics.

Bugger. Maybe a pro lab could salvage it if they know in advance what you did?

Maybe a post-lockdown plan, then. Can't argue with Super Sausage.

Very unlikely, Ian, but I suppose there's a very slim chance of being proved wrong Medbourne around Easter sounds like a decent option. Edit: You can't be very far from me, actually - I'm close to St Albans.

Well, given that a very quick search threw up the mirror below ("Genuine KTM Duke Genuine 64112940000 Bar End Mirror Motorcycle Replacement Part"), it looks like you just bought the wrong one.

Well, we might just be a bunch of rambling knobbers but I'd be up for a rally

Ordered. Come on, @dynax, stop messing about on social media and do some work!!!

I'd actually love one of these for having a bit of fun/popping out to the shops on.

I fear you're fighting a losing battle but good luck (you'll need it)

Not cool.

I've always loved this video, which kind of epitomises my spiritual biking world - far more so than sports bikes and race leathers, anyway.

Their statement: Bell is the most famous name in the motorcycle apparel arena. The company invented the open-face helmet as we know it today. They then invented the full-face helmet, and then the off-road helmet. But the path that Bell is now taking with its retro collection is not one we want to accompany them down. Bell is all about style; and whilst we still offer some of the coolest gear on the planet, we are no longer prepared to put form ahead of function. There’s nothing wrong with Bell’s helmets, but these days, even though you might have to pay a bit more, there are helmets that are nicer to wear and that are, let’s say, better performing from a functionality standpoint. We’ve worked with the Bell ever since it re-launched the Custom 500 back into the European market, so we didn’t take this step lightly but, simply put, Bell is no longer really our kind of brand. Now we have been running a helmet Sale across our range of brands for a while now, in order to move on colourways and styles that were not being continued into 2021. But we’ve decided to increase our discount on Bell to a frankly ridiculous figure of 40%. Now this is our buying price, so with free P&P, we are actually losing money on every helmet we sell. That hurts, but they will serve no purpose taking up space on our shelves. Personally I can't wear Bell helmets anyway, although I love their retro ranges in terms of style. I have to say, though, that I really admire Motolegends stance on this, and - with my recent very positive buying experience with them - they're right up there on my list of top retailers.

Haha - same!

What a drama queen. God knows how you'd handle manual labour!

Well, we're not eating until mid-afternoon, I've already cleaned and tidied the house, Bea will be doing the cooking, no guests for a while yet... so I'm going to jump on the bike!

Is "hitting the slopes" a euphemism?

Seasons greetings, everyone, and have the best day possible tomorrow.

Nice won.

Nice one, @fastbob, although I'm a tad surprised that @learningtofly wasn't nominated this year. Great member*. *Errr, not in a smutty way. Although I've had no complaints.

654 was/is a wonderful format, and both the Mamiya and Bronica systems were solidly built and superbly functional. I had a spell shooting weddings and a bit of commercial stuff, and it made everything affordable for those of that that could only dream of Hasselblad. TLR's are a bit of an anachronism now, of course, but the beauty of them (IMO) was the way in which they forced you to approach every image as if it was a military manoeuvre. The absolute antithesis of point & shoot.

I was a Bronica man. Started on a Yashica-Mat, though!

Some good reads in this series, Stu - will be coming back to it for sure.

Got you - just needed to update my address to the nearest pub! Not many members on there actually, no wonder I'm always riding on my tod!

Indiecentally, I can't seem to add a member marker at the moment - the option is greyed out.

Nice one, Stu - Bike Shed added!