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Likewise. Happy birthday!!

Very nice. I bet you're rapt!!

And the big bonus for you is that all the 'yellow' boys will be in awe!!

Hi and welcome.

Good thing with the Storms for a build is that the initial outlay is chicken (or hawk) feed!

. . . Even though I am useless I did manage my to do my mcct myself by taking my time and following the guide That really does deserve kudos. :thumbup: I've read most of that instruction thread and am a bit fazed by the prospect. Excellent guide though, and in my opinion far more detailed than anyt...

Hi and welcome, Ian.

Just for the record, I am one of the 'useless' people!!

Nosepicker wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:19 pm New chain and sprocket kit, new rear brake rotor and pads and a thorough clean of the rear caliper. . .

Ah, cleaning excellence. I love it!!

I'm all for adapting to different bikes. Rather than adjust geometry, unless one has severe agility impairments, I think we can quickly accustom ourselves to different riding positions AND be comfortable. Just throwing this in the ring!

Not keen on the leccy scooters flitting about like Mayflys - illegal except if you hire them in town where they are being tested. But if they become widespread which is likely as its legal to sell em to Joe Public it'll be difficult to stop their free-for-all widespread use. Totally agree. I've bee...

I can't use bar end mirrors because the bikes won't fit through my front door!

Looks really impressive!!

Had a good 'old man' ride today, which means I was prepared to take it easy and sit behind the little amount of traffic rather than race past it.

Great on the roads (UK) with schools having returned.

alanfjones1411 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:21 pm ???????????

Yeah, that's some level of expertise being explained. In layman's terms it's a 'high tech ignition system' (I think ). Credit is not to the system itself, but the ability to conceive and manufacture it. Friggin' brilliant!!

MacV2 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:46 pm . . . The not fractured but really is fractured finger is a bit sore, then muppet that I am, I shut the large double glazed door on the extension on me index finger . . .

So you're now relying on the 'Marquez excuse' to gain empathy?

firestorm_al wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:04 pm
Those are my old Microns!!!

Funny!

Really is amazing how so many bits and pieces get 'recycled' amongst members!

Hi there and welcome.

After 20-plus years of these bikes, people are still warming to them. Might be even more popular now than in their supposed prime. Great bike for low cost.