Bigralphie

Forgive but dont forget Dont form an opinion on anything until it directly affects you

I always buy Oxtar/TCX my evo,s lasted 10 years of touring and 2 crashes lol They were still functioning boots when I threw them but somewhat battled scared

In my experience its easier to bike finance than a bank loan

Have used the free plastic gloves at the diesel pumps with wet gloves before

Sports bike for chunky monkeys that's why I have one http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q531/bigralphie67/Facebook/Wall%20Photos/BELMONT260813135_zps4a03cd1f.jpg

all things being even go for it ....but I have a managerial position same place for 17 years I met and married a motorcycle instructor and a couple of interesting opportunities came our way if we would work as a husband and wife instructing team. So at the age of 39 I started to train after work 1 to 1 with an ex police rider to get to Cardington test standard the hours were crippling with the training and full time , I was doing 80 odd hours a week but I didn't want to jack my job until we had strapped down the offers.. Long story short my wife contracted cancer and sadly passed away within 12 months and I was left as a single parent with 2 daughters and man was I glad of my boring office job and the good standing I had built with years of hitting my marks ,leaving to instruct full time would have been disastrous for me and my family Sorry for the downer but shit really does happen

Playing GT dont help I did that ,the dips ,cambers and rises are as tricky as the corners I have been 4 times , got on twice ,it was closed to bikes twice due accidents/oil As said let the quicker people pass by sticking to the right when they fill your mirrors Dont let your ego drag you into anything And dont max your ZX12R on the final straight on your very first lap and have blast through the run off lane cones.....you look like a cock

I had an EK chain on my ZX12R with no issues

Wales but on diggers

Defo have a look at the air filter it may well be clogged

worth signing up for the e,mail from them I got a 20% off voucher and blagged some Alpinestars SP8 gloves for £44

The problem is we have spawned a monster with vehicle insurance The real money is compensation and repairs and the insurance company's are well aware of this and want to facilitate claims Insurance almost seems like a lost leader to the majority of bikers (old and with NCD like me ) because they cant really make any real money out of us with comparison sites ,that's why youngsters are being fleeced...because they can . shocking on a product required by law

I have angels wings and my late wifes name on my right shoulder ,with a Latin inscription underneath . I have a ying and yang with my daughters initials and flanking dragons in black/red on my left shoulder A large block printed EXTANT (before the telly series lol) down my left arm a colour Gemini twins tattoo on my right arm ,with a abstract dirt bike

Lovely roads I,m going back in July stayed in bitburg but going to Prum this time

Stick your foot in a plastic bag to prevent tangling in the lining

If you use the washing machine run a rinse program with the machine empty first and dont overload the drum as it wont get the muck out very well

I have read tips for riding in france by normad but its slightly out of date, as now I believe you need to take breathalisers etc...Yes at least one but best to buy a twin pack I have heard many new laws in france incl high viz, but do you need to adhere to them if you are just visiting the country... Hi viz is not required for bikes yet but a cheap vest stuck under your seat is a good idea What are the laws/rules? Basically I have only ever ridden in the UK and dont know much about other countries road laws or even road signs/road markings. I presume they are roughly the same as ours?.... yep except your on the other side,, make sure you have insurance/license/V5/Passport to hand if stopped this will normally mean you are just waved on . filtering legal?... not sure but the locals do so meh Are roads tolled? All of them? How much? How to pay? Yes french autoroutes are but you only need to use them if your making up time ,always use manned both,s to pay or you will pay the car rate ,cash/CC speeding tickets - how much? How many can you get before the bike is taken away? If I get ticketed in france, do I get points on my licence or are the DVLA informed?... a lot and if you dont have the money you will be escorted to a cash point if still no cash bike will be impounded. DONT SPEED IN TOWNS very frowned upon, technically you could get points the ability is available to the french but I yet to hear of anyone getting points Just general info, please

Use to lash all round there on my RD400e when I was in the RAF

a brand new helmet will feel too small at first . if you hold the chin bar and can move your head side to side inside the lid its too big

yep ,me and the bother in law riding down south Sat ,staying overnight and square wheeling it home after the race

When you get the invoice ask them to write "paid under protest" before you part with any money ,this will help if you take matters further

great pics ,I was there on Sunday expecting to get soaked but got sun burnt instead

I would ride past ,roll back into your space so your back tyre is in the angle where the kerbs meet ,kickstand, in gear

because most students struggle to balance clutch and throttle at first, looks like you’re a natural

I have only managed one ride with you fine people but being an ex instructor,and a member of a few different forums I have quite a few friends shame they are all hairy arsed bikers