borgy95

Just like the OP i dropped the schools er-5 on mod 1 training... though the jkicker was it was during my training just 30mins or so before i took my mod1... i did pass

It's a lovely ride, sounds sweet and provides a smooth and very comfortable cruise. I'd say its the kind of bike you invest in. to keep it looking pretty it does take investment as in Indian chrome is not necessarily chrome in other words the chrome is a wee bit cheap so elbow grease and polish become your best friend to keep it in good condition and looking good. It will not give you sharp braking, tight cornering or outstantding speeds tops at 85-90mph...but then its not meant to be a speed bike. But what it will give you is a pimp ride, a head turner and something that makes ladies surprisingly wiling to disapppear off into the country side with you Despite the few teething issues i had with mine which were all down to poor maintenance by the previous owner, it is reliable and it starts every time. fuel economy is also good. i'll add my owners review in a couple months once i've clocked a few miles and am in a good position to comment... i will have to buy a pipe now after the OP's comment! have a picnic and persuade a cute girl to jump on the back

I hear the optional extras come in a great variety and are reasonably priced!

silverspring (or anyone else for that matter) How have you been finding these gloves in practice? good? Hows the fit? is medium actually medium?

right ok thnx stu, looking at the pic again now and the material stiching on the wrist should've been a big hint I'll keep looking for that good pair of winter gloves then...

How warm/waterproof are these gloves? Would you recommend them for winter?

thanks boothy.

bakes Just wondering, what is a rear hugger?

I noticed the George white sale for £99 but sadly not my size... anyhow got a pair of competizone earlier this week, but sadly the 12 didnt fit, which is odd as the 12 of the TCX S sport did fit.. but there u go... So since i cant justify spendin £190 on a pair my size (the 12's were £105) i think i may go for the Sidi fusion boots, as i have heard good things about them, plus the £30 less means i can spend abit more elsewhere! and if im really lucky i may get a discount with some good old fashioned shop batering.

Your humor knows no bounds!!! I may have just misunderstood the posts... But to the original question, does anyone own a pair of these or the TCX SS range... are they any good/warm?

I had no intention of spending the £200 - the pair im looking at are going for £105 (£80 off - cant complain there) and given they have all the ankle protection jazz etc i thought they might be a good idea... saw a pair in real, and they are not as garish as the photo makes out, so not to in your face when i walk into the office. at least i hope not... http://www.atm-motocykle.pl/data/gfx/pictures/medium/1/8/81_1.jpg not sure why the skepticism from you guys? I'm not knowledgeable in this so if i could be enlightened as to why this is a stupid buy it would be helpful?

I've been shopping around for some boots, and these seem to be hitting the top of my list atm... sadly i camnt afford the goretex one.. £200+ is abit over budget... so im thinking of getting the non-waterproof ones... however they say they are airtech... this is great for warm weather but will my feet get cold when the wonderous british winter hits... i will use these everyday for commuting so its quite important... anyone have any inside info on the matter? thnx

From past experience working with plastics (not plastics bike fairings specifically), you gonna have a hard/fiddly time just drilling through the plastic without cracking it especially if the surface is flat and you cant clamp it down. Though if you do start with a small pilot hole e.g 2mm then work your way up in small intervals until the needed size that should make things more manageable. and yes washers on both sides of the whole would be good. also the nuts I'd either put two nuts on the bolt or use one with a plastic washer built in (their exact name escapes me) that the nut thread can cut into so it tightens and won't come loose from vibration. However i wouldn't be surprised if its made from ABS and so nice and tough therefore less likely to crack. All in all the word 'bait' comes to mind! Edited to sort my grammer out

I expected nothing more than a massive distance between your good self and this event I know im new and you guys clearly have background in these matters, but surely a protest like this is actually not about the EU's effort to prolong life, but rather the right of a biker to choose whether he/she does or does not need these extra safety features, we each have brains thus should be allowed to use them. thats my two sense, couldnt resist chiming in on these matters... I have a particular loathing for large portions of the EU especially the legislative side of it.

brill, cheers for all the info guys, i can now make a slightly more informed choice on this one... much appreciated.

Ok, So it seems change at work is going to be the wisest option. @Bodica thanks for fitting advice ill keep that in mind and ill check out some of the bits u suggested @Susieque, i have budget for one set to start with, but ill be sure to expand... afterall i do want me a set of leathers! Anyhow cheers guys for the rapid response, question answered.

Hi I'm about to get my first bike and gear to go with it. So im in need of a top tip... I'll be using my bike for a 15-20min commute mon-fri, however i have to wear a suit everyday for work and im wondering whether its feasible to imagine that i can wear my suit under a full set of leathers espcially for those wet days given the wonderful UK weather. i can probably get away without the suit jacket but that still leaves me with the trousers to consider? What would be the best way to approach this? Preferably id like to get leather protective clothing. however im open to textile if its simply not gonna work with a leather solution. thanks