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bought this bag the other day, and am impressed with it so far, although i haven't tried it in the rain yet (won't be long until that happens i'm sure!). Basically, the bag is a waterproof drybag (the kind you normally use as a rucksack liner) but it comes with straps so you can wear it as a rucksack. it also has a chest strap which i find useful to keep the bag more stable when riding. holds a lot of stuff, will keep everything dry, and is very light weight. No longer do i need to carry around a rucksack waterproof cover (they were such a hassle anyway... would never stay on properly) worth a look if you commute all year round and need a light weight bag to hold a few essentials out on the bike.

you can't go wrong with those howard leight max ear plugs, very good! glad they work well for you.

looks awesome! i'm so tempted to test ride one of these, had a go on the cb1000r the other week, and it got me thinking about the blade....

hit 5000 miles today on these tyres, and they are still performing very well. the tread still looks as good as the last pic i posted! honestly, i wish i'd switched to these tyres sooner. The way things are going i think i'm going to get at least 10,000 miles out of the rear Wet weather riding is easy on these, they really do inspire confidence.

i considered these tyres before getting the pilot road 3's, but wasn't that impressed with the bt012s that i had on my hornet. But then again, i think the bt012s were more a road race tyre, so long life isn't their main purpose. Glad to hear good things about the bt023s! are they classed as a sport tourer tyre techno?

don't know if i'm too late, but have you tried the Howard Leight max ear plugs? they stay in place well, but as they are disposables they don't last that long (pretty cheap off ebay though). or the earsoft fx ear plugs are good as well.

luck you blow it on a new bike!

the rear has now done 4000 miles! unbelievable i'm expecting to get at least 8000 miles out of this tyre

Not that i can really afford one, but i like the idea of their new roadcrafter light suit. Has anyone got an Aerostich suit? If so are you happy with it? Looks like there aren't any UK retailers, so i'm guessing there is quite a lot to pay on import duty/tax? Delivery looks to be around $100 as well Any alternatives out there that people currently use? Alpinestars do a suit similar to the Aerostich, a drystar 360 i think it's called.

cheers!

well whatever has happened, it feels so good shifting from 1st to 2nd smoothly!

try holding down any 'select' buttons for more than 2 seconds, might work.

On the ride in to work this morning, i noticed that my bike now shifts from 1st to 2nd so easily, prior to the oil change i really had some trouble getting it in to 2nd. I thought this was probably down to my riding as the bike is not even 2 years old (and has been serviced by Honda since new), but i'm guessing now that it had something to do with the oil? Does anyone know why that would cause shifting problems? Too much oil perhaps?

i'm another one who likes the vulcan style gloves! i've got some by hein gericke, wish i'd got a pair sooner. They give you that extra bit of time before you hands start to go numb, and as my commute is only 30 minutes, they work great for me.

back on topic, yes they give good room. I have them done up quite tight and there is still room for my leathers to tuck in. With them fully open you do get a lot of space. I'd say they would be perfect for what you're looking for. Plus they are a great boot, they even do a goretex version for a bit extra (50 quid ish), but the standard is pretty water proof as it is, unless you're in a real downpour.

did you try the Sidi vertigo?

Google the following for good web sites, sportsbikeshop hein gericke lids direct mandp and for the prices you stated, i would take a look at the RST range of clothing. helmet for £150 easy, lots of people on here would spend a lot less, me personally i always wear an Arai. But a recent thread on here is talking about Lidl helmets, i think they are about £40, up to you really. gloves for £50 no problem, plenty to choose from for that price. Check out RST, Spada, Buffalo, Hein Gericke. boots for £75, yep you can do, but i would spend a bit more on boots. A good pair of boots will last for a long time, and wet feet when riding is horrible, having to dry your feet off and change socks is a right pain! and if you can, get a proper pair of motorbike trousers! i always think getting a back protector is a good idea, not the type that fits in the jacket, a separate one that you strap to your back - Forcefield are excellent!

Why's that??? Not having a go, just curious! Personal choice. Don't think i'll wear anything other than an Arai. Reasons behind that are down to what i've researched, and what other riders have told me. Plus the fit of an Arai is perfect (for me they are anyway).

I've got a spare saucepan if you want? only £5 seriously though, can't really help you, but there's no way i'd wear a helmet from Lidl. as others have said, fit is very important!

Ok, bit of an update. I've done nearly 3000 miles on these tyres now, and i'm amazed they still look like new. I'm so confused by these tyres, they offer such good grip (especially in the wet) yet they just don't seem to wear down In comparison, the set of Bridgestone tyres i was using before (came stock on my bike - BT012s) were almost done by 3000 miles. Needless to say, i'm a massive fan of these tyres!

that must cost you a fair bit?

nice 2 piece, i tried that on a while ago, was over my budget though.

i've had a cheap RST jacket for quite a while now, good value for money. So +1 for RST jackets. They do a cheaper touring jacket, Tourmaster or the Alpha.

hein gericke is the place to go! they are nice and friendly and always doing deals. If you tell them you'd love to get some new kit but just can't really afford anything at the moment, you'd be surprised what sort of deals they will offer you.... plus they do a buy now pay later option. plus, their gear is very good. ebay is good for bargains, but with leathers you really need to try them on before you buy. edit: sorry, not heard of anyone doing student discounts.

Sorry, I re-read my post and it wasn't very clear. I agree 100%- I ment to say that Jeans are not worth the money, but if you do at least pimp them up with knee & hip inserts. I've heard some pants have straps you can wrap round the knee to hold it in place, then unstrap for when you go for a mince to the shops. Personaly I like my leathers the best. They feel great on, everything stays in place, and you get the nice looks from the young ladies (if that's your thing ) FYI HeinGerike have some craze promos at the moment - 20-30% off is getting the norm and their stuff is the kitten's mittens. yeah, they've got a sale on this weekend with 30% off everything (i think), you just need the discount code pm me if you want this