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by Flipflop
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Waterproof bike boots.
Replies: 17
Views: 741

Re: Waterproof bike boots.

I’ve had a pair of Forma adventure boots (black smooth leather ones rather than the brown suede looking ones) for a few years now and done a fair few miles. They’re still 100% waterproof and comfortable to walk about in. They come in long or ankle length. I’ve also got a pair of Altberg Hogg all wea...
by Flipflop
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Returning rider can it be done?
Replies: 22
Views: 891

Re: Returning rider can it be done?

Two of the biggest factors in Motorcycle insurance is Post code and overnight parking ie brick garage.
When I moved to Salford for a few years with work I couldn’t get insurance at any price due to my post code.
by Flipflop
Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Daily travel budget in Europe this year ?
Replies: 37
Views: 8163

Re: Daily travel budget in Europe this year ?

Eric sounds like me and my wife.
Of course if you travel with camping gear and it rains you have a choice, if you don’t and you find an amazing camping spot you have to move on and find a hotel.
by Flipflop
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: ABR Ireland 2024 26 - 28th April 2024
Replies: 34
Views: 18320

Re: ABR Ireland 2024

Great news Flintlock, I love that part of the world. There'll be a few of us riding over from the ABR office, I'll confirm numbers closer to the date but most likely 5 Interestingly there were a lot of Irish number plates at the Festival last year and I talked to a few - they were all seriously blo...
by Flipflop
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: How to get rid of musty smell on leathers?
Replies: 6
Views: 752

Re: How to get rid of musty smell on leathers?

Not sure about leathers but I washed a textile suit in vinegar and it worked a treat.
Good luck
by Flipflop
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Daily travel budget in Europe this year ?
Replies: 37
Views: 8163

Re: Daily travel budget in Europe this year ?

There’s too many variables in Europe, with the countries and riders. Camping is cheap in France, food and drink is average Food and drink is cheap in Spain, camping is expensive (compared to France) Italy - food and drink is like France, camping like Spain but you pay for everything, even a swim in ...
by Flipflop
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Flip up helmet or open face with flip up visor?
Replies: 20
Views: 5005

Re: Flip up helmet or open face with flip up visor?

Paul_C wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:42 am Re the open face / no Pinlock issue. I very much doubt that you'll need a Pinlock with an open face helmet.
I’ve got a Nolan open face and had to go straight back to the shop for a Pinlock, even mists up in the summer. My Shoei, on the other hand, doesn’t need one.
So try before you buy.
by Flipflop
Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: GREEN LANES, TRAILS and OFF-ROAD
Topic: "Excelsior", between Eyam B6521 & Grindleford B6001, Derbyshire.
Replies: 16
Views: 9447

Re: "Excelsior", between Eyam B6521 & Grindleford B6001, Derbyshire.

It was a regular haunt for me when I lived in Sheffield - well done to everyone involved
by Flipflop
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: RIDE REPORTS
Topic: South America second trip
Replies: 98
Views: 168313

Re: South America second trip

Good to see you back in SA Eric - we were in contact with you last year via the ‘going south’ WhatsApp group.
Great memories for us already with your photos - keep them coming and enjoy.
by Flipflop
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: kove 800
Replies: 24
Views: 14487

Re: kove 800

I was hoping to see it in the flesh today at the NEC but no Kove stand :(

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