Yorky
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Any petrol in the tank??
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Any decent apps for route planning? Gpx file creation etc?
Yorky replied to AstronautNinja's topic in Touring
MRA for me also. Gold lifetime thanks to @Stu. Also using the nav app now through a Carpuride and Android Auto. I tried using the BMW Connected app for 3 years, 1st year was garbage, 2nd year was good and I thought all was sweet, this year it's gone back to garbage so I've given up with it. -
I'll raise him by a Snicker
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CBT Auto or Manual?
Yorky replied to ChrisBiggsUK's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Here's a quote from a reply to the same question posted in 2009. "I have done my cbt on both a small auto and a large 125 manual. And I found it easier to do it on a manual, mainly because they're easier to control at slow speeds because you can use both the clutch and back brake." Seems to make sense to me. -
From my expernence I will be surprised if you can find a difference
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I'm jealous, and I've only been back just over a week
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Lucky you !! As said in an earlier post I was there a couple of weeks ago, and the weather was the same as I think you had last year, ridiculously hot, 36c one day. Better than rain, no doubt, but very draining. Low 20s is my ideal. We had 4 nights in the Black Forest area to start with but wouldn't bother doing that additional mileage next time, the roads in the Eifell are equally as good and probably better flowing, as you already know. Hope you all have a great trip
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Tie wraps and gaffer tape. Sorted
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Yes, . I have a 20l Kriega but didn't want to knacker it up on a trail riding holiday so bought a Rhino. In my opinion/experience, just as good at a fraction of the price
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Good advice, but then you're stuck with a great big oil drum taking up space. I bought 25 ltrs of ATF for my Beta and then sold the bike, I'm still dancing around the bloody container near the bench
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I'm going to beat you there this year Only 8 days before I leave for 4 days in the Black Forest and then 4 days at the Schloss. But it's thanks to you that I know of the Schloss
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The disadvantage of a trailer is that if you want to take the bike any distance that includes an overnight stop en-route then the bike is on full display to everyone, and may not be there in the morning.
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When trying to manoeuver them in the garage etc they are big, heavy and cumbersome. The moment the engine is running and you are doing anything over about 2mph the weight just disappears and they are sublime. I was always a sports bike kind of person but the ever increasing risk of no longer having a licence made me change, and I've got to say it hasn't been a bad experience, and as @Capt Siskostates, the torque is fantastic.
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Optimate or similar ?
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Bikes shouldn't need deflectors as the beam is straight ahead.
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I would have thought that the quack would consider 6 cans a day for 3 consecutive days to be too much??
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Motorbike insurance Interesting Motorbike insurance quotes
Yorky replied to Comus1964's topic in Motorbike Chat
The words "insurance" and "logical" have NEVER belonged in the same sentence. It's all a case of "how much can we get off him". -
Absolutely of no interest to me personally but I think the idea is brilliant
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In my opinion a comfortable distance is 200 / 250 miles a day. Yes, more is easily do-able, and I've done it, but it takes away from the enjoyment. Lots of coffee stops / lunch etc. and reach your nights destination late afternoon.
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Found a Yamaha tzr50
Yorky replied to meotomayn's topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations
I would say that if you are looking to learn how a bike works / is built, then you would be better off buying a rough around the edges runner and doing a refurb job. That way you can take it apart in your own time, taking photo's as you go, and you are sure that you have everything for a running bike. -
Well if you'd gone on holiday and forgot your toothbrush !!
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Does it come with those two adornments on the stern ??
