Claud 14.7 to 1

Not bad. I'd like to find a car like this and dig it up.

Haha the little jump off the kerb at the end was cool

Run a Google search for sports tourer bikes. These generally come with full fairings (good for wind protection for you and dirt/grime protection for the bike), more comfort and they are not as "aggressive" as an out-and-out sports bike, but will still have a good amount of sportiness, ability in corners and grunt. Depending on the model, they generally are a balance of sports looks and riding feel, comfort, reliabilty and touring ability. A 600cc should be enough but some come with de-tuned 750cc engines which would be approximately the same. 1000cc would be too much I think and not necessary. I like Hondas so a CBR600F or VFR750/800 would be my initial choices, but there are plenty of equivalents from other brands.

A tip from my experience, especially if you have doubts. While you are searching, ask about breakdown recovery if they offer it as an optional extra. I usually get this as it only costs a bit more and I've used it a few times when I ran out of fuel/crashed/bike broke down. I suspect (but not sure) that it would be cheaper as an add-on through your insurance company's cover, rather than a separate service from another company which is what I read people ask about. Also consider if anyone else will likely ride your bike or if you plan to take it abroad (overseas insurance cover) as sometimes these extras really are not very much at all but can be very useful. Also, sometimes if I get a few good quotes, I'll bargain down, especially if I like the company but I think they can do better with the price.

Wow, this is a real classic bike and you don't see them often at all. Take good care of it, I hope the new lease of life goes well and you get to enjoy the bike soonest.

Dear All, Thank you so much to all the participants. I have managed to get the minimum numbers and have closed the survey. I also ran the raffle (blind raffle) and a winner was picked and the winner has received the eGift voucher. In the end I had to run the survey over 4 online forums because it was not possible to get the minimum number of participants from only 1 or 2 or even 3 forums. It was quite a challenge, but got there in the end. In the end the winner was from another forum (link below). Unfortunately I cannot afford to give a prize for each forum. Maybe next time I can offered various, smaller gift vouchers for each forum instead of one big prize for just one winner, so that more members can benefit. Here is the link to the thread so that you can see who the happy winner is and that they received the prize as promised: https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=330005&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75 Again, a massive thank you to all that participated and for your help, patience and support. If you need anything, just let me know and I'll do my best to help. Regards, Claud.

Wow, now they are going after the bikes now? By the way it's a consultation, so you can vote on this proposal (check the link at the end of the page). Or it's here: https://consultation.hackney.gov.uk/parking-services/motorcycles/consultation/intro/ "Closes 18 May 2020"

Hi Guys, Thanks to the new participants! Last call, so anyone who wants to participate, please do before end of this coming Sunday (5th April) as I think I will be able to (and have to) close the survey. I'll get the raffle done and I then will leave you guys in peace I promise . Thank you for your patience, Claud.

And tell him to get a year pass for the local race track Nürburgring is close?

Sure... Hey brother, you need to stop riding like that or you will probably die, or worse, you could become severely handicapped and then probably you can't eat, sleep, have sex with any women, walk, dance, do painting, ride a motorbike, ride a bike, think or use your brain, work, make money, move your body, have a family, look after your family, see with your eyes, go to the toilet by yourself, clean yourself, go to the gym, use a computer, do normal things in life which you like to do (etc.) properly or maybe not at all for the rest of your life which is probably quite a few decades.

Thank you to the latest participants. I literally just need a few more survey responses so please please anyone who has not done the survey yet, please do so (details and link in my first post of this thread). Over the next 7 days would be perfect. Many thanks again to you all and stay safe. Regards, Claud.

Lol, pretty funny actually

I don't remember that film specifically but yeah his early films were like this and it kind of surprised me first time I watched them, but no big deal for me.

Sorry, I've got no useful advice but is this 'mower turbocharged? So cool... can you fit a dump valve/up the boost?

Hiya Guys, Thank you for the interesting comments. I think I can clarify some of them here, but after the survey is ended. Much information is actually in the survey itself, as it's required that participants know certain things in advance and after the test section is completed. There is still some way to go to reach the minimum number of responses which I need for this project, so for those who have not done so and would like to participate, please do take part. I really appreciate it. Also do make sure to follow the instructions in my first post to be entered for the raffle. Amazon still delivers through the quarantine and there's absolutely loads of things you can purchase on Amazon nowadays. It's likely I will have to end the survey next week sometime as time is running short with regards deadlines etc., so I'd recommend getting in early. "You have to be in it to win it" as the saying goes. As stated in the survey, if you have any questions or doubts about taking part in the survey, please message me personally and I'd be happy to clarify. Regards and stay safe, Claud.

I've seen videos and read in the news (with pictures) about people: - taking a tortoise for a walk (on a lead) - taking a chicken for a walk (on a lead) - taking a stuffed dog for a walk (on what looks like a belt), actually dragging the soft toy along the ground - people walking around for hours with plastic shopping bags to make it appear that they had just been out to get some food I'm in Spain at the moment and see all new levels of creativity occurring! Actually, it's very serious here so I advise you all to take the utmost care and attention and be super/hyper vigilant. Do not underestimate this highly contagious and very deceptive virus. You don't want what's happening here to happen where you are

By the way this is a highly highly contagious virus so if you have any symptoms you need to call and get the test and isolate immediately to stop the spread. The medical professionals will advise you better so it's best to speak to them if you need only to isolate or need to go to the hospital to prevent further damage/increased risk.

I've had good experiences with tank bags. It's another idea. I've used them for carrying many different things. Easy access to items as it sits in front of you. With many you can remove them in just a few seconds and many double as a rucksack/swing over bag also. Perhaps you may have to add extra padding if the tank bag is not specifically designed to carry a laptop.

It looks to me like the car may have overcommitted slightly but then came on the brakes. Your defensive riding (and not speeding) helped a lot here to avoid an accident.

It was definitely not right what happened and had this been an adult it may have been classified as attempted robbery. I would say in general it's probably illegal to jump/sit on someone's vehicle without permission. Where I have lived you would not believe what happens. In Spain, Barcelona, some people literally just sit on any random scooter in the street like it's a public seat and make a phone call or do whatever they want etc.. When I first saw this I got angry even though it was not even my scooter! I think perhaps this behaviour has reduced somewhat though. In fact on many bikes if you read the owners/Haynes manual, technically a person should not be putting their whole body weight on the bike when on a stand/side stand so that could be doing damage in itself. In general, motorbikes are not designed for this.

Hiya guys! Thank you so much for participating! I really appreciate it and in general you have been very nice about this which is a real credit and complement to you, and something which I very much appreciate. There is still some way to go in reaching the minimum numbers required, so those who have not done so yet, please keep on participating. To be able to run such surveys there is an extensive ethical approval process and we are required to include an outline of the survey, consent form, data privacy/protection information and a debrief section. These measures are in place to protect participants. The survey does not ask for any personal or contact information because the data must be kept confidential and anonymous. Remember, to be entered for the raffle, please follow the instructions in my first post. Thank you so much once again. Regards and stay safe!

That's cool. I love finding old abandoned stuff in the middle of nowhere. I used to go long distance running and biking in the deserted forests in Germany and I found some crazy stuff like war bunkers and huge derelict mansions etc.. It's like going back in history.

Turbocharge it and supercharge it... and get NOS!

It's so much fun, even small bikes, and I kinda like travelling alone as it's relaxing and I don't have to be thinking of anyone else (in cars, busses etc. there are always other people). For me riding de-stresses me also. I don't know about other people, or it's just me, lol?

Dear All, Please can you help with a short online survey (10 - 15 minutes) for a university project which I'm doing about motorbike/car road traffic accidents? I hope you will find it interesting and useful. As a thank you, for the participants I will do a raffle to win a £50 Amazon gift voucher (eGift). Here is the link to the survey: https://robertgordonuniversity.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/study-of-eye-witness-experience After completing the survey, please send me a personal message saying you have completed the test and I will enter you for the raffle (the raffle will happen end of April). I only need 40 participants so the chance of winning is actually quite high for only 10 - 15 minutes of your time. Thank you very much and good luck to you all. Regards, Claud.