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The Lion King, Be Prepared - Tim Rice.

My baby, before her new set of black circles.

Excellent, thanks for the head up, and I appoligise about the mistake. I'll be up in the garage sorting this and fitting the restrictor washers tomorrow.

I thought aligning and tightening was meant to be done on centre :/ So how would you do it? Side stand? And should you actually get someone to sit on it (your weight) while you do it to compress the suspension?

New Grange - Clannad

Which bike is it? On a lot of bikes the chain is meant to run on the plastic protector at the front of the swingarm. Did you push your bike forwards and put it on a side stand? As that would make the bottom slightly tighter than the top. If you've got a centre stand use it. It's rather difficult to adjust the chain and wheel alignment while the bike's on the side stand.

That'd be my personal opinion too, after sitting on both and now owning a bandit, however I have to say the underseat exhausts of the hornet look lush... (Not that you can't buy & modify a bandit in the same way for the same amount of money or less.) There are more spare parts and modifications for the bandits, so it's easier to make one your own, and you can almost fit anything from any other bike to it. On average (and I'll admit prices dip and rise a fair bit) the bandit is about 400 to 600 pound cheaper than a hornet of the same age and condition. I bought a 1999 mk1 b6 for £750 and all it really needed was new rubber. It was/is in great condition with absolutely no rust, with just 13k miles on the clocks and came with a whole bunch of accessories. It's your choice at the end of the day, as both are rather hard to split apart. Good luck with it all, Bullet5.

Thanks everyone, I've since installed the software above, and it gives you the clips that could be on the test. (I believe) So i'm now working my way though them all, and there's a "review" button where you can see what hazards occured on that ride, and where the timing points are. I can now confirm that remains true, along with vechiles wanting to pull out on you/merge on dual carriageways and cyclists. I really appreciate all the input, now it's time to kunkle down and revise before it. Many thanks, Bullet5.

That's exactly what I was told at the dealers, and in fairness I agree. If you go down the chances are your little finger will get caught 1'st and take a big blow, you want to give it all the support you can and it would also help if you got caught filtering a little too close to cars. It was rather irritating at 1st but I've kept it on and am now used to it. It's one of those little safety features that will help in the long run. The possibility of one less badly damaged finger is enough for it to earn it's place.

Excellent thanks once again. I'll keep on at these mini tests. 1st of June here I come!

Yup, thankyou for the explanation. It's just knowing where the boundaries are which I find difficult, as I watch almost everything while I ride. Thanks again! Bullet5.

I managed to find one site that'd let me have a go at it and give a score at the end. Managed to get a pass on the 2nd go, (all be it a few marks over the pass boundary). Is there a guide to what you need to click for? I find that I over-click as i'm watching people on the pavements, animals, all the nearby cars etc (that could be 40 or so meters away). Rymez, you've got a PM. Many thanks, Bullet5.

Thanks for the offer, but my test is on the 1st, and with it being a bank holiday weekend then postage will be off, so wont get here in time. I've already got the DSA's DVD pack, and its says "tests your hazard awareness skills" on the back, but it doesn't. Thanks again.

Hello everyone. Does anyone happen to know where I can locate some free online practise hazard percetion tests? I've just spent half an hour looking and can't find anywhere that's free. I appoligise if i've missed a previous topic which talks about it and the links aren't dead within it. Most appreciated. Bullet5.

The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy

I Get Around - Beach Boys

I prefer the built in visors, due to the ease of use, and practicality. It mean's I have to carry one less visor, spend less time swapping them over, as I ride day and night so wouldn't like to swap it over 8+ times a week, and it's one less thing for the plod to pull me over for. And oddly enough I like the look, when I've got the shaded visor down, the front flipped up, a balaclava on and a mic at the ready. (I usually have the front of the lid flipped up at speeds below 20mph. Above that and it's down because of wind noise.)

Chris if you find the specifications of one, then i'm pretty sure that a member or two on the forum would gladly knock you up a set, for a small price. (PM sent)

I'll go check now, and edit this post when I've got an answer for you. --- Just been up and tested and the answer is no. Only it's key will open it. None of the other 23 keys on my set will release it. Those two keys you used must have been of the same type and score number, that just so happened to be a close enough match. Well at least you know you've always got a spare

Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx

Excellent thankyou stu.

Most top boxes have the same locking mechanism. It's something most manufacturers see as "if it works, it'll do." Tech7 are a strong topbox, and i've never had any problems with mine. It does the job superbly. But i'd never leave anything expensive/valuable inside if I leave the bike for a while. I'd rather use my little hidden storage compartment. Oh & if it count's, mine's the 32L version. Not exactly confidence inspiring but it's what we're given for motorbike security.

Gah sorry, and thankyou chiz. Excellent, thanks for the rapid responses. Looks like I may invest in one then, as apart from the sister and a neighbour biker, I shall be carrying people who have none / very little experience as pillion, so if it'll improve their experience and make trips safer, then it'll be a welcome addition. Thanks again!

Has anyone ever looked into these, or got one for a matter of fact? I'd just like to know whether they work or not, and if so, are they worth it? Bike in question is a bandit mk1 600 with an original seat (it is slippery i'll admit). http://im1.ebidst.com/upload_big/1/2/4/1259070582-8934-0.jpg Many thanks, Bullet5.

If you do it too often (and I mean a lot) then there is a chance of the leather becomming too supple / soft, and if you come off, you may find that the arm of the jacket has just fallen away. The stiching will pull through the leather. Personaly I use clear dubin on my jacket once every 3/4 weeks, (mainly because I enjoy the smell and shine it gives them) but I will give them a clean up after every big run. (say 90 miles to the coast, etc). I hate having bugs on them or my bikeys Thanks for raising the issue about cleaning/treating gloves though, i'd done it once but wasn't sure I was meant to.