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Mac is a class act with twisted funny humour . You will get used to it or go mad trying to understand it
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

Kev that VTR is not as good as mine even with the polish. :)

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alternative_vtr wrote:MacV2 wrote :- cheap a & free buckets can often be picked up from the side of most major roads, they may have dried plaster or something in them & often have no handles...but their free, what's not to like It wasn't broken till I got hold of it!!!



You are winding us up? If my life was that sad that I have to scour the roadsides for old buckets and take them home, knock out plaster and clean it up for washing my bike I think I would end it all :whatever
A bucket costs a couple of quid, just buy one, if you are that desperate for a bucket then you obviously need to cancel your broadband subscription and not bother with forums and treat yourself to a bumper set of buckets :biggrin I can't believe you actually recommend we do that.
Yes I was.
When you read it, did you not see the bit ''Top Tip'' (as in Viz Top Tip ) ?
I thought It was mildly amusing if not funny, but not as funny as I found your post TBH.
I have 3 perfectly serviceable buckets none of which have ever had plaster in them, so I don't need to buy any more thanks.
Would you stick your hand in a fire if I recommended that ? :confused

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I am a bit dim to not realise you were winding us up - the joke is on me :)
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For your viewing pleasure :) I'll probably get shot for it but I did it for you :thumbup:

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A useful video taken from the Driven and Ridden DVD - DrivenandRidden.com

I have 3 of their DVDs and bought them individually a couple of years ago for £8 a pop :evil:

This video is copyright of Driven & Ridden

I highly recommend them though. Over 4 Hours of Essential Step-By-Step Motorcycle Maintenance Instruction on this Triple DVD and its only £19.99
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DISC 1: Upgrade Your Brake Pads & Rotors / Service Your Bike
DISC 2: Replace Your Fork Seals / Replace Your Chain & Sprockets / Replace Your Headstock Bearings
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chric sorry fo jackin' yo thread bro' but using your approach combined with that in the vid will result in bike cleaning awesomeness :thumbup:

I'm still waiting for your next stage :)
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Just buy another one in the Spring, before prices rise.
Only £400 or so if you get one with knackered CCT's and swap yours over.

That's less than you'd spend on AutoPolish Extravanganza Pro Multi-use, Zebra chipolata Ultrapolish Shiny-Glym, probably.

And the old one can be scrapped for spares.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Zebra chipolata
How did you know that Zebra chipolata was such a food polish. :lol: :lol:

The funny thing is that if a bike could be bought for £400 it would work out cheaper except all the parts would need cleaning before swapping over. :lol:

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cybercarl wrote:
Zebra chipolata
How did you know that Zebra chipolata was such a food polish. :lol: :lol:

The funny thing is that if a bike could be bought for £400 it would work out cheaper except all the parts would need cleaning before swapping over. :lol:

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Yeah Yeah, but like you could just put them in the dishwasher as you you took them off like innit. :biggrin
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I need to start spell checking properly. :lol: :lol: Half the time I don't look at the keys and sort of touch type as I half no where the keys are.

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cybercarl wrote:I need to start spell checking properly. :lol: :lol: Half the time I don't look at the keys and sort of touch type as I half no where the keys are.

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It's the other half you want to practise on, then.
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Cleanliness is important.

I wash mine every year whether it needs it or not.
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Rob wrote:Cleanliness is important.

I wash mine every year whether it needs it or not.
So do I.

Don't always bother with the bike, though.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Are you going to finish this post chric?
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yes be weekend most likely :thumbup:
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