whitedevil

You might struggle to get alot of riders as the bmf show is on that weekend. Good look though and have a safe ride.

I'll be there with the Mrs, hoping to pick up some cheap gear.

good luck

I would practise any problem areas you might get taken too like multi lane roundabouts or awkward junctions etc.

You'll smell it if it was petrol and you'd see the coolant level drop if you had a leak. All you need to do is go for a long ride and get the oil up to temp and the water will evaporate.

I would but im busy this sunday can do saturday tho mate if you're about.

Alright mate, can do saturday but not this sunday or maybe in the week or next weekend

29 at the rear seems to low for street riding i would try a few psi more and see how it feels. The psi will go up as the tyres get warmer. Like megawatt says my cbr manual calls for 36 front 42 rear but i find that a bit much for my riding style so i go a few psi under that. You just need to experiment till you find a good balance you may also need to adjust you suspention as well, something i need to get round to doing as well. As for the pump, any will do but i would suggest getting a double barrel one if you plan on a manual foot pump type. Garrage air pumps are usually way off on the psi reading so just be aware of that and check them with reliable pressure gauge. I've used some that have been over 5 psi out. Good luck with it mate.

I ride all year so textile is the best choice for me as it offers the protection, warmth, comfort and usability. However if your just a fair weather rider or weekend warrior then get some leathers.

everything you need to know here: http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/getdoc/7493 ... -test.aspx I wouldn't worry to much as long as you know the area and are confident at junctions and roundabout etc. All the maneuvers are out the way apart from hill starts, angled starts. just make sure you are smooth on the controls, show good observations and don't cause any other road users to change speed or direction.

wish i had a mate like you lol Nice work megawatt

what bike is it? my cbr calls for 1-2cm free play in the clutch cable

Im after some of the hand cleaner they've got on offer atm. £2.99 for a liter

you need to pass the theory before you do the mod 1 and 2 not before you have lessons. Get one of the practice dvds or do some of the free online ones as there is a knack to getting the maximum score on each hazard. and you need to practice it.

My instructor told me a few but i cant remember any of them anymore :/ THE T-CLOCK INSPECTION The Motorcycle Safety Foundation created the T-CLOCK mnemonic as a memory and orgaization ad for a pre-ride safety check of a typical motorcycle. Each letter represent a particular inspection category, as follows: •T - Tires & Wheels •C - Controls •L - Lights & Electrics •O - Oil •C - Chassis •K - Kickstand TIRES AND WHEELS Tires: Pressure correct (cold), tread condition. No cuts, bulges, punctures of foreign objects. Wheels: Spokes tight and intact; rims true; no free play when flexed; bearing seals intact; spin freely. Brakes: Firm feel; sufficient pad depth, no leaks or links in hoses or cables. CONTROLS Levers: Pivot bolt and nut; action and position correct; pivots lubed. Cables: Ends and shafts lubed; no fraying or kinks; no binding when handlebar turned; proper adjustment. Hoses: Check for damage or leaks, proper routing. Throttle: Snaps closed freely when released; no excess play . LIGHTS Brake and Tailight(s): All filaments work; both levers actuate brake light. Headlight: All filaments work; properly aimed; no damage. Lenses: Clean; no condensation; tight. Reflectors: Clean; intact. Battery: Fluid level; terminals clean and tight; held down securely; vent tube not kinked or mis-routed. Wiring: Check for pinching or fraying; properly routed; no corrosion. OIL AND FLUIDS Levels: Brake fluid, oil, final drive, transmission, coolant, fuel. Leaks: Check all systems for leaks. Condition: Check color of brake fluid & coolant. CHASSIS Frame: Paint lifting or peeling may indicate cracking. Steering head & swingarm bearings: Lift wheels off floor, grab lower fork legs and pull and push to feel for play; repeat at rear. Turn fork to feel for detents in bearings. Suspension: Smooth movement; proper adjustment; no leaks. Chain or belt: Tension; lube, look for wear. Fasteners: Look for missing or loose threaded fasteners, clips, pins. KICKSTAND Sidestand: Retracts firmly; no bending or damage; cut-out switch operates; springintact. Centerstand: Retracts firmly, no damage.

Well done mate, keep it up

Sorry to hear about your bike mate, the t!ts probably left the bike laying on its side which means you probably have all the fluids mixed together. Id start by draining the fuel out, changing the oil and changing the coolant if its water cooled.

Well done on the small test area first LOL

Well done on the small test area first LOL

Yeah some people seem to think they need to cover the back brake all the time while riding

clean it up, apply some acf50, forget about it

Yeah it was a great day with a good turn out. I also felt sorry for the guy who lost his top box going down that dual carriageway. Pm me if you hear of any other events thanks

see you there then Imanupstart

The14th BRASS MONKEY RUN for Rainbows Childrens Hospice, which is a Motorcycle run around the Charnwood forest in Leicestershire for the New Year. The Run starts at 1.30pm then back to The Vic for free soup and a roll and entertainment, normally bikers tend to leave after the soup from about 3pm but as it’s a Saturday, bands will be playing all day long until 1am the next morning, there will be another collection for Rainbows To enter the run costs £2.50 minimum each person, all of which goes to Rainbows, and starts off from different locations around the Midlands at approx 12 noon, ie West Midlands meet at The National Motorcycle Museum Coventry Rd, in Solihull, Birmingham B26 – Burton on Trent meet at The Bass (Coors) Brewery DE14 1YQ – Derby meet at McDonalds on Markeaton Park Island DE22 4AA – Nottingham meet at The Japanese water gardens on the A52 at Stapleford 2 mins from J25 M1 and 10 minutes from the centre of Nottingham NG9 7JA – Leicester meet at Shires motorcycle training, 23 Blackbird Road Leicester, LE4 0AH – Rugby meet at Nightingales motorcycles, Lawford Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2EA, anywhere else please make your own way. Please arrive at The Vic for between 12.30 and 1pm. Volunteer co-ordinators welcome for each locations, or someone to take the initiative to start each run.. more info please e-mail [email protected] or tel 01530 814718 or see website http://www.vicbikerspub.co.uk The Run will leave The Victoria at 1.30 heading for Leicester on the A511 (A50) after passing under the M1 bridge the bikers will take a left at the next roundabout Markfield Lane about a mile into Newtown Linford, traveling down to the T junction at the bottom, taking a left turn here, it is hoped residents of the village will line the footpath on the left hand side to put money into the sidecar as they make there way up the hill towards Loughborough, ignoring the first left hand turn, Ulverscroft Road, they will carry on up the hill to the next left turn which is Benscliffe Rd and turn into it. The Bikers will then travel along this road until they reach the T junction, about 3 miles turning right onto Nanpanton Road and heading straight on for Loughborough, down a steep hill to Nanpanton and a set of traffic lights they will all turn right here down Woodhouse Lane, passing Nanpanton Resavoir on the left heading for Woodhouse Eves, at the T junction at the end of this road bikers will turn left onto Beacon Road passing through Woodhouse Eves at 1.45, then onto Woodhouse at 1.46 arriving in Quorn at 1.48 taking a left towards Loughborough picking up the A6, the convoy will pass through Loughborough approx 1.50 through the town centre and out towards Hathern, just the other side of the last roundabout leaving Loughborough is a large LayBy, Bikers will pull in here to re-group for 15 mins, a crowd could gather here to welcome the bikers at there half way point At 2.10 the bikers will leave the lay-by and head for Hathern, in Hathern at 2.12 there is one set of traffic lights, turn left onto Shepshed Rd and travel up the steep hill for Shepshed town, about a mile away, go under M1 and enter town, keep on this road going through the town until you reach a mini island, turn left onto Brittania St and go to center of town, ‘’The Bull Ring’’ a mini island again, turn right onto Charnwood Road and go up to the traffic lights about a mile, straight over onto Iveshead Road, keep on this road until you reach a T / staggered junction, it’s a right and left here onto Meadow Lane, The Forest Rock pub is on your right as you turn down it, keep on this road until you reach the traffic lights, turning right onto the A511 Stephenson Way to the next island, turn left onto Whitwick Rd and back to The Vic. It is hoped that with the help of Radio, Newspapers and TV it will encourage residents to come onto the kerbside to wave the bikers through and throw money into the last sidecar. The collection point are as follows:- The Victoria, Coalville 1 --- Newtown Linford 2 from the bottom of Markfield Road along Main St towards Sharpley Hill at 1.10pm --- Nanpanton 3 just after the right turn onto Woodhouse Lane at 1.20 – Woodhouse Eves 4 from bottom of Breakback Road towards Quorn on Beacon Road at 1.25pm –Woodhouse - 5 along Forest road towards Quorn..at 1.27 - Quorn – 6 from Chaveney Road to the traffic lights at 1.30pm –Loughborough - 7 all along the A6 through the town to the Bishop Meadow Roundabout,taking about 10 mins1.35 to 1.45 pulling into layby 200 yards futher up. – leave Layby for Hathern 8- at 2.10 arriving at 2.15, collecting along Loughborough Rd to the lights then up Shepshed Road - Shepshed 9 2.20 along Hathern Road, Brook St, Market Place, Brittania St, Field St, Charnwood Rd, and Iveshead Road up to the last house on the left hand side for about 2.25 Agar Nook - 10 - Meadow Lane from The Forest Rock down to lights -- turn right and back to pub!! Then after the run, we are holding a charity concert for rainbows children’s hospice, its free to get in, all that we ask is any spare change you may have is please put in the buckets provided , they’ll be 5 top local bands with local hero’s RADIAL UPROAR headlining the event and a party disco until 1am

You should come and join the Brass Monkey Run for rainbows childerns hospice