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Yes, but most unlikely to meet those conditions on a GS

Similarly it becomes second nature to un-hook when getting off the bike. A few times in the early days I got a yank back but it takes quite a bit of force to set it off from what I have seen on youtube vids. I fancy testing it but £20 a canister I think I'll hang fire so to speak.

I have the Helite Turtle 2 (tethered). It goes on whether I have my mesh jacket or heavier textile jacket. I like the idea I can change the canister wherever I might be should it inflate. luckily I haven't had to in the two years of ownership. Some say they forget to attach the tether to the bike but in the time of ownership it's become as instinctive as putting my seatbelt on. It's loose fitting so not restrictive at all and it does give me some confidence that I might reduce injury as much as is possible with an airbag vest. I hear so many stories about rib injuries I would hope to fair better in the event. As for weight, I hardly notice it's there when on the torso, not as much as when I get it off the hanger.

I fitted handlebar risers on my BMW F900XR. Ordered from ebay for £18.00 I was expecting them to go in the bin after watching a few youtube videos but I am most surprised. I ran a vernier over them and I admit that they are well matched in every sense. The accompanying bolts were iffy but that was easily solved with spares of my own. To think I nearly forked out £100 for Wunderlich stuff.

For £1580 a throw I'd like it to look a bit less "workwear" than that in the picture.

As a newish rider my experience of getting back into motorcycles has been interesting. I too started in 1979 on a DT50 moving onto a DT175 shortly after, that's where it ended. Fast forward to 2022 and the hurdles getting through my full licence was in itself off-putting. Not financially, but just seemed so many ways to fail which seemed like the objective of the establishment. It never seemed like they wanted me to get there. Obviously I did and out I went buying new bikes. Zontes 125 as a starter. CF moto MT650 (I loved that bike) then a Tracer 7GT. Only a month ago I moved onto a new F900XR. So, four new bikes in two years means I'm doing my bit for the cause. In my learning though I'm cynical about the way manufacturers see the motorcyclist. Take KTM for instance and their subscription policy. There is nothing more that would put me off buying a motorcycle than one that I was expected to continually fund the manufacturer during ownership having paid my money up-front. They deserve to go down the pan.

Seems it helped this gentleman.

Just came home from Brighton today and I have to say my backside is really sore battered in fact to the point I am taking aspirin for the pain. You don't expect that when buying a new bike and the seat is made of solid oak. BMW F900 XR has the worst seat I have ever tried. It just doesn't make sense when it's a known issue that they continue to chuck out sub-standard crap like this. Luckily I am picking up an aftermarket seat tomorrow to replace the standard plank. Fortunately I will collect it in my car if my rear gets me through the night.

All good today and the Tracer 7GT gone, new bike being collected next Saturday. Only conversing via text I was stunned to arrive at Birmingham New Street to pick the buyer up only to find a lovely petite Italian girl all togged up for touring. I could have listened to her talk all day long.

My experience is opposite. My jacket is too warm on setting three whilst the gloves are lukewarm on the highest setting. Have you tried it with the bike running?

Here's my stuff and how I have them set up. One power cable from the bike to the jacket. Check the inside of the waist on your jacket as the cable is hidden there.

He's agreed with my terms. He's travelling by train from Southampton to Birmingham and I will pick him up from the station. He said he has bought a lowering link (Tracer 7GT) and asked would I help him fit it before he sets off. I told him it has a Lust lowering link already fitted. He appears genuine, I'm sure he'll be taking it.

I have both and use them together without any issues with the single cable from the jacket to the bike. The controller adjusts the jacket temperature only. Gloves are controlled independently.

I have a copy of the Simon Weirs "Europe for Bikers" I can let you have on loan which has all the recommended routes and lots of advice around preparation. Pm if you want a loan of it and I'll send it gratis.

It's a 23 plate minter with fdsh and still in warranty. Bit surprised a test ride is called for which is what alerted me.

Morning all. I think I know the answer but just checking how others go about it. I have my bike up for sale and someone (unknown to me) wants to test ride. I have advised I require the full amount as payment and then if they don't the the bike I transfer it back. I think it's just too risky to let a stranger take the bike away without any form of security. Even if they arrive by car there's no guarantee that car's legit? Any advice?

Full service with dealer stamps and service without stamps are different to me at least.

Yes, but which one. Car insurer or bike?

Funnily enough it was Bikesure who called me today when I ran a quote through for my next bike. I'll give them a call.

I am about to kit out the car for a towbar and trailer to cut down on the motorway miles when going to Scotland to tour. Being me, looking at the worst that can happen I thought "what if the trailer unhinged/turned over" whatever. Would you have to claim on the car insurance or the motorcycle insurance in the event of an incident. No doubt the insurer would play ping pong over who's policy would pay out. Anyone ever been in this situation?

The idea of a tracker is to locate the bike in the event of a theft, not tot track your families whereabouts and social media logs.

My Shark Skwal i3 and my Scorpion Exo both became the quietest helmets I know of today. I tried my Ultimate Ears moulded earphones for the first time and helmet noise was eliminated.

Game changers indeed. Tried them for the first time today and very impressed with how they eliminate road/wind noise. Took about 30 minutes to get used to them to the point I didn't feel like they were there. Well recommended.

Oxfords now sold

Pair of Richa & Oxford over trousers. Both unused and medium size. £20.00 Richa. £15.00 Oxford or both for £30.00. I cover postage UK only