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Bought my carberg trip nearly 2 years ago online for 80 quid, maybe I got lucky but I followed the measurement method, and touch wood, has done me extremely well.

Will be getting an AGV one next and probs will try one in local store first to make sure as be over 200 quid, and need to make sure fits first.

But overall I have had the carberg from the net and got my misses a box helmet, and both fitted exactly right.

If under 100 quid id risk buying online, anything more id check fits perfectly first in a store before ordering online.

BMF show is in may in Peterborough, 15th and 16th I think, and be very surprised if draggin jeans wont be there, loads of retailers going. I would try there,and link didnt work for me mate so couldent look.

Keep an eye out on the usual ebay. I got mine from Excel Motorbike show this year at half price, so might be worth waiting for one of the big shows when the official retailer for draggin jeans attend, some mega deals.

Had car licence for 6 years, did CBT on my 125, rode around on that for a year and a half, then did my MOD 1 and MOD 2 (restricted to 33bhp 2 years), only training ever had was CBT. Used youtube and learn to ride book to help out. An excellant book.

which filter did you clean?, might do it on mine as simlar problem.

I used the gaps between the white lines on an early sunday morning in a huge retail car park, seemed to help. And as another person said above, for the swerve, just drain covers in the road, obviously if safe to do so and no traffic around. And for the emergency stop, a long quiet road.

Cheers, I found a diagram in the end as mine had rubbed off. Say you were knelt down looking at the switch, Left is reserve, middle is off and right is full tank.

thanks for help.

I am not sure which is which, is forwards reserve tank? and facing backwards is full tank? Also mine clicks when reachs middle too, as in is pointing downwards, anyone know? Cheers

I have a pair of black kevlar cargo trousers from Draggin Jeans, bought at MCN show, half price!, and although ,touch wood, havent had a spill with them on, they do seem great and very comfy. Also got a pair of kevlar jeans to from Bulletproof. Again cant fault them. Much happier wearing either of them instead of normal jeans or the big heavy textile trousers.

Go for it and get some

exactly what I was going to say, and you will probs find they are made in a similar factory to the ones that cost a lot less.

I dont see how can spend amounts of 150 or 200 on a pair of gloves. Unless you really have lots of money going spare. And I wonder how much better when it comes down to it they are compared to say a 40 pound pair. My first ones cost me 12 quid and lasted me nearly 2 years, and recently bought some winter ones for 20 and summer ones for 14.99 and extremely happy with them. But each to their own

Congrats on passing MOD 2, is great feeling isnt it. ..........Not sure how doing direct access would only be 60 quid more though, unless didnt need any training and that was purely for bike hire? Anyway just interested.

Hi, I have a Givi one with the fitting plates on my varadero 08. And I do not use it, I would be interested in selling it, with everything included etc. It is good condition, the colour black of the box is slightly faded from the weather but nothing back to black couldent sort. Comes with one key.

Was used for around a year and then around 6 months ago took it off and been in cupboard.

Willing to sell as be changing my bike in the summer.

PM or leave message on this thread if interested.

Cheers

Hello mate, does sound a bit odd. Mine is an 08 plate and I have had it from new. Nearly 2 years now. Only problems have had with it is battery dying due to cold. But never had problem like you have described. Did you get it from a dealers? If so, ask them what they think. I doubt the cold should be having that affect.

p.s mine does as you described,fast idle when cold by itself and then calm down to normal revs once warmed up.

No you dont, just book a CBT and take your car licence with you, simples!

Nothin bad about it mate, I did restricted even though Im 25. Was just wondering though, be lucky to test ride a Ducati, unless restricted?

Nice one mate, you take restricted test?

Good luck mate!

Na no u turns in MOD 2, that is whole idea of MOD 1 to do all of that stuff off road. When did my MOD 2 in November, was purely how you ride on the road. Cant remember doing any hill starts either but maybe I just got lucky.

In regards to lane thing, at one point at some lights which joined a dual carriageway, I was in outside lane and my examiner was in inside lane, as we would be taking first exit as he told me. But I just corrected it by doing checks, indicating and moving back into correct lane. Long as use common sense and what you already know, should be fine.

Good Luck mate!

Yeah if only after a 250, then def do restricted test, as by time you want to move on, 2 years be up and will have full licence.

Well been to the show today, having been first bike show ever been to,was impressed. Enjoyed looking at all the bikes and the live event show was very good. Whilst looking at BMW Bikes, I was looking around one of them, and turned around to see Charley Boorman just chatting away. Was odd as used to watching him on the bike trips on tv he has done.

I personally thought Yamaha was one of the better dealers there. Honda were a bit un-interested, and heard one of the representatives saying Honda arent bothered about doing the shows. There were loads of bike gear stalls too. I decided to part my cash with Draggin Jeans for me and the misses in the end. Was 80 quid cheaper than buying from a shop or even online retailer. Very happy with them! In all highly reccomend the show, was a good day out!

Charley Boorman

Yeah me and the misses were going to try take train, but at 58 quid for both of us return, is cheaper to drive. Ordered the tickets today and going on the thurs, should be good. Just hope my rubbish sat nav takes us to the excel centre, as might as well pay for the parking there.

I used my mates car charger on my bike battery and been fine since did that. It was a 6v/12v charger, but dont think was 20amps charger. Think was lesser, if my memory is right the bike ones are 6 amps i think? Am sure someone will correct me hehe

Wow, thanks for all replys, just finished work again and tonight key turned no problems in ignition. However as been at work all day, didnt see replys. So I kind of earlier before went to work, I decided to use WD40 as only thing I had, and wasnt turning.

After used that, it turned fine but now I know isnt long term solution. Ill try this graphite method as like someone said WD40 isnt the right cure to it. Also i did try spare key before used WD40 and didnt make a difference so key isnt the problem.

Thanks again.

oo new post, conducts electricity? blimey dont wanna cause more problems, lol, I might just drop it off at dealers if keeps happening and let them sort it, after all might as well make most of honda warranty white its there.

Ta for quick reply

Ive tried wiggling bars, and pushing down the key and mixture of both, and doesnt work. Basically keep doing that and eventually just seems to work. But should not take like 15 minutes to turn an ignition key.

Whats 3-1 oil? Guessing just type of oil would lubricate key with?

Like you said mate if doesnt work, i wont hesitate in taking it down dealers, I just know though if I take it, it will start working fine for them lol