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by carpkisser
Sat Jun 28, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Jet washing--a cautionary tale
Replies: 20
Views: 1713

Re: Jet washing--a cautionary tale

I'll give that a try--many thanks.
by carpkisser
Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Jet washing--a cautionary tale
Replies: 20
Views: 1713

Jet washing--a cautionary tale

I jet washed mine the other day. At first glance it looked like the droplets of water were collecting between the radiator fins, making them appear bent out of shape. On closer inspection they had been bent out of shape! This was of course caused by the water pressure. I obviously got too close but ...
by carpkisser
Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: mirror extenders
Replies: 108
Views: 18413

Re: mirror extenders

Had the chance to test mine properly. They're superb, transforming the rear view. Previously I got a good look at my arms but now I can see all I need. I'm 6'2", quite broad & don't see the need for 3" extensions. However my bike has Renthal bars so those with standard or other bars ma...
by carpkisser
Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22526
Views: 1924742

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

Collected from the garage with a new MoT. Sailed through with no advisories. Oil & filter renewed, clutch fluid changed. Out for the first ride of the year with new Pilot 3's. What an amazing difference! So much more sure footed & no sign of the white lining experienced with the old knackere...
by carpkisser
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Certain Members...
Replies: 34
Views: 3586

Re: Certain Members...

Silver Sisterhood? Perhaps not....
by carpkisser
Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: new tyres :)
Replies: 196
Views: 158539

Re: new tyres :)

Just ordered pair of Road Pilot 3's to go with the new MoT.
by carpkisser
Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: mirror extenders
Replies: 108
Views: 18413

Re: mirror extenders

Thanks Richard. Just got mine & fitted them in 15 mins. A minor miracle for a duffer like me. They're brilliant. Now I can see from whence I came & who's trying to do me up the rear. So to speak.... :D
by carpkisser
Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is Going on with the Weather
Replies: 46
Views: 4243

Re: What is Going on with the Weather

The abysmal 'Summer' of 2012 was I believe caused by the Gulf Stream shifting some 400 miles South from its usual track.
by carpkisser
Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is Going on with the Weather
Replies: 46
Views: 4243

Re: What is Going on with the Weather

There's been snow in March in years gone by!
by carpkisser
Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: american mo farrah interview....doh!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 680

Re: american mo farrah interview....doh!!!

Nothing exists outside their borders. Only 20ish% have a passport! Domestic sports referred to as 'World' Series.
by carpkisser
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Racing
Topic: BSB at Brands
Replies: 6
Views: 1990

BSB at Brands

It's my 50th this year. Rather than have a one big bash I'm doing a few things during the year. One of these is some bike racing so my missus has booked Sun 21st July in the Paddock grandstand. I've not been to Brands for years so any tips on where to go, what to do etc appreciated. Or any other Sto...
by carpkisser
Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fire Brigade Rescue Squirrel Costs £6000
Replies: 6
Views: 937

Re: Fire Brigade Rescue Squirrel Costs £6000

Muntjack? Chuck it in the boot, nice bit of venison!
by carpkisser
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: The worst bike you have owned.
Replies: 36
Views: 4450

Re: The worst bike you have owned.

CB 250 early model 1973 (?) vintage. Bought from a mate cheap, as I wanted a big bike after my FS1E.

An utter dog. The performance of a C90, supposed sports pipes which actually just made a racket, mouse attack wiring and an oil leak both lethal & unfixable.They're the good bits!
by carpkisser
Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: mirror extenders
Replies: 108
Views: 18413

Re: mirror extenders

I'll have a pair please. Look just the job, PM details when ready. Many thanks.
by carpkisser
Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tyson Fury
Replies: 20
Views: 5975

Re: Tyson Fury

More like Tyson A Little Bit Cross. Mind you, I'd imagine a right hander would lay me out!