Throttled Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 I like that there is a bike called Um. If someone asks you what bike have you got, you can reply "um" and then pause. That leaves the questioner to think, has he forgotten what bike he has? I also like that another company is having a go at importing and selling a new range of bikes. Competition is good and from that, there will be winners who go on to produce quality products.I also like the range Um has, especially the Scrambler and Vegas. Quote
skyrider Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 it seems strange that a lot of bike company's now have a bike called a scrambler even though they will probably never see any off roading Quote
Throttled Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 it seems strange that a lot of bike company's now have a bike called a scrambler even though they will probably never see any off roading I thought that, till I saw some videos of the latest Triumph Scrambler being taken off road. Very capable indeed. High clearance, knobbly tyres and long suspension travel makes any bike at least OK off road. Quote
dynax Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 Further update, visited J&S today, had a look at clothing to see what is available and tried on a few jackets, then spent around half an hour trying on helmets, tried on different styles and makes, and came home with a Frank Thomas flip front, i know it is a budget lid, but out of all the ones i tried on, it fits perfectly, it's comfortable, has the features i wanted, and came in well within my budget, so i am very happy Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Which one did you get? They all look OK - gloves & jacket next! Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Loved my Frank Thomas helmet, so much so I delayed upgrading Show us a pic then. Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 i know it is a budget lid A properly fitting budget* lid is always going to be better than a poorly fitting expensive lid if you need it *Is there such a thing as "budget" if it's still tested to the same minimum standards? I'm not sure there is. There's just helmets, some with more features and maybe better comfort with things like windEdit: not that sort of wind, stop giggling at the back Quote
dynax Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 this one, https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/buy/Frank-Thomas-DV06-Flip-Front-Helmet/26204.htm Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Very nice I hope it give you many happy miles. Quote
dynax Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 Very nice I hope it give you many happy miles. certainly given plenty of steps, been wearing round the house for most of the afternoon Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Very nice I hope it give you many happy miles. certainly given plenty of steps, been wearing round the house for most of the afternoon Nice move. Nothing like swanking about the place in a bit of new gear..... seriously curtailed for me by having workmen in the house but heyho Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Very nice I hope it give you many happy miles. certainly given plenty of steps, been wearing round the house for most of the afternoon Nice move. Nothing like swanking about the place in a bit of new gear..... seriously curtailed for me by having workmen in the house but heyho "Whilst you guys are busy would you mind if I put my leathers on? I'm trying to break them in" Quote
dynax Posted April 3, 2019 Author Posted April 3, 2019 No turning back now, bike bought and paid for, insurance paid, going shopping this aft for some other bits and pieces, locks etc Quote
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