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by mr.john.coates
Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: typing speed test!
Replies: 25
Views: 2582

Re: typing speed test!

Sorry, you're all pussy - this is what you call typing...
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by mr.john.coates
Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Replies: 8
Views: 425

Re: Sir Ranulph Fiennes

cybercarl wrote:...no worse than cutting your nails or hair...
WTF? 8O
by mr.john.coates
Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: For all you parents
Replies: 16
Views: 710

Re: For all you parents

Brill!

Loved number 11 - twins-in-your-panniers - I could have used that when mine were little!
by mr.john.coates
Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what is it.....
Replies: 8
Views: 728

Re: what is it.....

bazza696 wrote:...Michelle was a lot quieter and did not talk to us much.
That was 'cos you were talking at her tits!
by mr.john.coates
Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: crash update )
Replies: 21
Views: 1180

Re: crash update )

Nice result!

Well done :D :D :D
by mr.john.coates
Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: An easy mistake to make
Replies: 5
Views: 340

Re: An easy mistake to make

geodude wrote:Have you been smokin' what your avatar used to :?:
That's no avatar, that's a genuine photo of me in my younger days.
by mr.john.coates
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: An easy mistake to make
Replies: 5
Views: 340

An easy mistake to make

If you spell 'Storm' wrong, you could get Strom...as in Vee-Strom...as in a hated motorcycle...arghhh, forgive me, I said a banned word :oops:
by mr.john.coates
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Bar Muffs
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Re: Bar Muffs

Wicky wrote:Just be careful and not try to push it at speeds over 70+ as you'll soon find your brakes applying and the clutch getting pulled in in simultaneously :wtf:
Good point. However speeds of 70+, wouldn't that be wrong :wink:
by mr.john.coates
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Engine Temperature Sensor
Replies: 17
Views: 1588

Re: Engine Temperature Sensor

A useful mod I've done on my Deauville is to fit an override switch to run the fan manually. It might not be as necessary on the Storm but the DV fan is prone to seizing especially if you ride all year and it never gets to come on in the winter. I run it once a week or so to keep it free. I might do...
by mr.john.coates
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Bar Muffs
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Re: Bar Muffs

Good post. I want some, so knowing Tech7's are a good fit is useful info !
by mr.john.coates
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22526
Views: 1927539

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Collected a hugger from lloydiecbr today - Thanks, mate :D :thumbup: :thumbup: 70 mile round trip - 5 degrees when I started out, 2 when I got back. A good test for my new heated grips which came with a faulty connector and required a bit of soldering to make a good connection. They're fine now and ...
by mr.john.coates
Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: spoilt sp2...
Replies: 20
Views: 770

Re: spoilt sp2...

Those dents in the tank and fairing are going to reduce its value a lot.
by mr.john.coates
Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Ebay Finds (unusal/cheap/rare/or just good value)
Replies: 5673
Views: 518414

Re: Ebay Finds (unusal/cheap/rare/or just good value)

iridium screen on ebay, if i had the spare cash, i'd be going for this, lloydie i reckon this would suit your bike matey..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-VTR-FIRESTORM-IRIDIUM-SCREEN-/330837204951?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4d076f1fd7 If you look closely you can see the photographer is...
by mr.john.coates
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ho, Ho, Ho...What a glorious day for...
Replies: 9
Views: 1004

Re: Ho, Ho, Ho...What a glorious day for...

One of the dangers of being a casual car driver - I drive perhaps once per week - is that when I do, I try to filter 8O
by mr.john.coates
Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ho, Ho, Ho...What a glorious day for...
Replies: 9
Views: 1004

Ho, Ho, Ho...What a glorious day for...

...sailing past mile after mile of silly buggers wed to 4 wheels :D

The revenge of the Biker! Major road closure near me meant gridlock all day...apart from me and few fellow 2-wheelers !