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by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sun May 19, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Classics
Replies: 4
Views: 165

Classics

Government consultation on what constitutes a 'classic vehicle'. https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/registering-historic-classic-rebuilt-vehicles-and-vehicles-converted-to-electric-call-for-evidence/registering-historic-classic-rebuilt-vehicles-and-vehicles-converted-to-electric I can'...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Wed May 15, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: F700GS Owners
Replies: 7
Views: 255

Re: F700GS Owners

It's very unfortunate...mechanical issues as well as electronics. There's loads of YouTubes citing ridiculously-early catastrophic cam failures on that engine, with KTM denying all blame. One guy did a film of a start-up with the cam cover off, and there was just a slight dribble of oil out of the n...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Tue May 14, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: The reason you wear proper clothing
Replies: 5
Views: 229

Re: The reason you wear proper clothing

A good point well made.

Even if you were not injured, you need to bang in a claim against the 3rd party for a new set of kit.

Hope the aches are over soon.

Look after yourself

Richard
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Mon May 13, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: F700GS Owners
Replies: 7
Views: 255

Re: F700GS Owners

In my experience, the majority of faults in modern vehicles are not vehicle faults, just sensor faults. Luckily most can be cured with the judicious application of a small piece of masking tape over the offending part of the display. And don't get me started on replacing haptic switches with touchsc...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Fri May 10, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Excellent customer service
Replies: 2
Views: 208

Re: Excellent customer service

while other comparable fabrics are now available. Goretex warranty is still the best.
They will honour it even if the company that made the garment has gone bust!
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Tue May 07, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: GREEN LANES, TRAILS and OFF-ROAD
Topic: It's the Guardian again...
Replies: 8
Views: 396

Re: It's the Guardian again...

My response...which will probably not be printed I’m puzzled by Mark Cocker’s implication that a few trail bikes on a vehicular right of way at Three Shires Head in the Peak District are somehow responsible for just 6% of the national parks nationwide being “in good health for nature.” Judging by th...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Thu May 02, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Lands End/Cornwall Trial 100th edition
Replies: 7
Views: 1116

Re: Lands End/Cornwall Trial 100th edition

I entered the Edinburgh full-on all-nighter last night.
The start and finish are at the same location this year, so logistics are going to be much easier...no tedious run from the van to the start, or from the finish back to the start after the event.
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Wed May 01, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: A photo you took, today
Replies: 10608
Views: 2675388

Re: A photo you took, today

Paul_C wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:23 pm Out on the Guzzi today. Parked up next to another classic at The Old Smithy in Monyash.
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Will you stop putting pictures of that Guzzi up! It makes me want one.
Love the reg on that Kawaker!

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