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Why don't you get one of these? https://www.diy.com/departments/brown-green-tarpaulin-l-3m-w-2m/3663602576204_BQ.prd put it on the ground before starting and you can then remove it when you finish. Make sure one side is next to a gully and you will be fine.

The main difference between Madeira and Azores in a touristic point of view is that Azores is less "developed" for tourism than Madeira. So if you enjoy a nature holiday instead of a more urban type you would want to visit the Azores.

According to manufacturers if the battery have a built-in cell balancing system you don't need to change it. This would for most newer batteries. Allegedly, If you try to charge a battery that doesn't have the balancing system you will be putting excessive power to some cells that would charge faster and this will damage them. Because the bike's alternator charging rate is usually around the 800mA mark to 12V and it will drop above this figure up to 13.8V. This will allow a slow charge that won't affect much the individual cells. Keep in mind that Li-on batteries are made of several cells of 1.2V connected in serie to add up to 12V and in parallel to make up the operating current. However, as I said, newer batteries have the CBS built-in. This is only for the bike's charging system and not for a external charger.

Just for information, last place being part of Portugal is Macau.

Of course. Madeira and Azores are part of the country

TW@T!!

This really makes me proud of being Portuguese. Not only we are friendly, regardless of what some may (and surely will) say. We have many very beautiful places to visit. Add that to good food, excellent wine (or beer) and second to none patisserie/deserts European best destinations 2021 With presence in almost all categories. Ok we suck at skiing places Some of them Portugal is represented by up to 5 or 7 (lost count) different places. https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/best-of-europe/best-dolphins-and-whales-destinations-in-europe/ https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/top/best-amazing-monuments-in-europe/ I know it wouldn't be everybody's cuppa however still makes me immensely proud of my country and my people.

And I was under the impression that it was something that would only happen to us foreigners... Portugal is oot the red list. I wonder if I ride non-stop through France and Spain if I'll be fine.

Exactly @Mississippi Bullfrog my thoughts precisely. I would put other as first choice but do I want to be associated with french?

Now.... Are you saying that we're not tw@ts????? How very dare you sir????? A person goes to all the trouble and this is what we get.

Happy Tuesday to all the good people in here. The rest I give you my 2nd golden rule

No, you stop with the nonsense....

As I said. You will need a charger if your bike is sitting for more than 4 weeks. 2 weeks if there is anything draining the battery like alarm or immobiliser system like honda's HISS. The bike charging system will stay the same for normal frequent use. Maybe I'm not making myself clear enough.

https://www.gobatteries.co.uk/products/manufacturers/shido/ Do I need a special charger? No; you can use any motorcycle specific charger as long as it doesn't charge above 15 volts. When the battery is fitted to the bike it will receive the same charge from the bike as any other battery. Can I use a float / trickle charger eg: Optimate / Oximiser etc? Yes, but we advise against it unless the charger is a Lithium specific type. This is because this type of charger can have different modes which may charge over 15 volts (this will destroy the battery). If you use this type of charger you MUST disconnect the battery as soon as it is fully charged; failure to do so will kill the battery. How do I maintain the battery when not in use? Disconnect it from the bike, store in a dry place at room temperature, charge occasionally Do I need to charge this battery before use? For best results a quick top up charge is recommended before first use

Yes unless the battery have an integrated cell balancing system and standard charger converter built-in. Most "decent" newer batteries come with it. absolutely that if your bike have an alarm or anything that will eat up the juice then you need to have a Li-on trickle charger. Note that this is not needed if the bike runs at least once every 4 weeks for a period of time that will allow the charge to recover.

I wonder if I can reclaim all my taxes back... That will definitely make a dent

They won't chuck me out but I don't want to stay.

Means that I will have to sell the house and go down south... No way in hell I'm going back to the EU.

Get your passports ready... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-56482881

Some times I find myself holding the grips as if I was upside down. Resting the fingers on the brake lever helps easing the grip and get the blood back in the fingers. Why I do it I have no idea.

try these guys https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/exide/?ordering=&A-10=Lithium

Depending where you live I'm sure if you take a couple of buckets with water to an isolated parking space that is close to a gully and you don't make a mess out of it nobody will complain about it. What usually gets people upset is after washing the bike leaving a puddle of soapy water and dirt all over. Using a diy carwash station is a good idea too, as said electrics and wheel bearings are the spots to be careful with the water. You will need 2 chips to wash the bike. First for starting then the second to rinse after hand wash it. It takes longer to wash a bike but the interval between the 2 chips is as long as you want.

I'm surprised people think that UK is not European... I know there is a bit of water around it but still the same continent.

Instead of heated grips look into heated gloves as alternative. For the look of it I'll be looking into fatty grips Or, being a cheap git a length of foam pipe insulation

Holywood and Holyrood are actually twin places. Lots of pretentious, useless, low-lives brainless tw@ts. Then you have the ones who can actually act.