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by rickbat
Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:33 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Chinese bike thread.
Replies: 835
Views: 135185

Re: Chinese bike thread.

Rik, how does it handle with the bars rotated so far forward? http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/rickbat69/20140918_135132.jpg on the road well... havent tried it off road yet tho, so i shall find out soon, but if you ever rode a BMX as a kid you would be use to it and not notice any differenc...
by rickbat
Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: WEBSITE AND FORUM STUFF
Topic: Message box issues on mac
Replies: 8
Views: 3400

Re: Message box issues on mac

Oddly, this issue has returned. Quote a message to reply, try to edit the post by removing some of the text & it all gets deleted! And tonight I've realised, when using my iPad, I can't see videos :( Whatever software this forum is based on, it doesn't like Macs. nothing to do with the forum im...
by rickbat
Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Laptop advice
Replies: 19
Views: 5373

Re: Laptop advice

I've got a feeling my laptop is on its way out (ASUS X5DC) so as there are a lot of computer savvy guys on here I thought I would ask what should I be looking for in terms of memory, storage & processor etc in the replacement? Please don't be to technical in your replies! PS I've read some stra...
by rickbat
Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Weise stuff any good?
Replies: 7
Views: 3297

Re: Weise stuff any good?

I posted recently asking what textile suites were TRULY waterproof. The answers that came back suggested Halvarssons, Klim and Rukka were the brands you could trust. I was looking in a store this week at some Weise kit and the top of the range jacket looked well designed. 3 in 1 drop liners, double...
by rickbat
Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:46 am
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: 2005 BMW 1200RT
Replies: 4
Views: 2363

Re: 2005 BMW 1200RT

just a heads up

the new tax disc rules only come in to place from next month, so if bought it before the end of this month, the new owner will get to keep the tax (thumbs)
by rickbat
Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Chinese bike thread.
Replies: 835
Views: 135185

Re: Chinese bike thread.

I'm not normally a fan of sticker bombing but that looks good rickbat, you had much use out of it yet? That's the same as mine Africa john, except they'd sprayed the hole thing back and it had ended up with a 4 speed 150 engine, wouldn't even do 65 :blink: a bit more oomph is nice and there a fee l...
by rickbat
Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:21 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Morocco Christmas/New Year 2014/15
Replies: 12
Views: 4283

Re: Morocco Christmas/New Year 2014/15

guys in portugal avoid the IP5 dual carriageway like the plague, its known as the death road for a very good reason
by rickbat
Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:15 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Chinese bike thread.
Replies: 835
Views: 135185

Re: Chinese bike thread.

here's mine http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/rickbat69/20140917_205903.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/rickbat69/20140916_184145.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/rickbat69/20140918_135115.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/rickbat69/20140918_135132.jpg http://i...
by rickbat
Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Is There A Reason No One Rides A BMW Sertao?
Replies: 47
Views: 14071

Re: Is There A Reason No One Rides A BMW Sertao?

So I'm down to a choice of two bikes for that first big bike, the Sertao or the Enfield. That's a gulf as wide as the Pacific between the two. The head says Beemer, the heart says the Royal. The mates of course say "hurry up and take your test". you already have the perfect adventure bike...
by rickbat
Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
Topic: Hello
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

Re: Hello

hi and welcome to the forum

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