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  1. Such Fun 07 Rocket in Spain!

    It goes on at Olivers mount (road racing circuit for the unitiated) at Scarborough. Didn't realise it was ESP - now all is clear.

  2. Such Fun 07 Rocket in Spain!

    Pamplona? Still a couple of hundred miles

  3. Ferry Rides - How to Tie Down

    Ditto. Do not put on centre stand and leave in gear. Some European operators do the tie down for you others expect you do it yourself. Personally I prefer to do it myself cos you'll always take more care of your paintwork than they do. It is normal to put one of the straps across the seat - use...

  4. R3T tyres

    Thanks for this Ian. Really helpful. I've found the thread you refer to and it clearly links to Metz saying you can use a rear on the front, though not vice versa of course. I agree that the stock Metz is fine in terms of handling but the Michelin Commanders are being rumoured to cover in...

  5. R3T tyres

    I'm thinking of trying the Michelin commander 2 as it seems to be getting good reports especially as regards longevity. Rear is no problem - R16 180. Problem is they don't do a front in the right size - requires a 150 and the biggest they do is 130. They do however do a rear tyre of the right...

  6. Protecting metal work

    err...Queensland?...Australia?..thought cricket was the only thing more important than...well, nothing more important!

  7. Protecting metal work

    Poor b.....r! Hope you're wrapping up warm. Quite a few of my countrymen are over your way watching some pretty exciting cricket

  8. Protecting metal work

    Waxing and proper polishing is good longer term protection. Essential really. However for short term use - especially use in a wet climate or through winter - more temporary fixes are needed. I use Motorex 645, as recommended by Triumph (I think it's now called 'Clean and Protect') is very...
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