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by scotsy
Sun May 03, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: DCT Africa Twin 1000
Replies: 11
Views: 4997

Re: DCT Africa Twin 1000

I have had DCT bikes since 2012. Its brilliant :lol: D mode is dull and boring but makes it economical. M = change with the lhs triggers but if you chug it will take over and downshift at low revs I've had 2 x DCT crosstourers then a manual AT and now back on DCT AT I am older and weaker nowadays so...
by scotsy
Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Double take adventure mirrors
Replies: 19
Views: 7641

Re: Double take adventure mirrors

OB1 wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:50 pm I've never understood why people are willing to spend so much on a pair of Double-take mirrors when you can buy these from Amazon for just £15 a pair including the universal fitting.
I have similar on my 250X and they work a treat :D
by scotsy
Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Lowering Africa Twin weight
Replies: 7
Views: 4126

Re: Lowering Africa Twin weight

Hi, I am on my 2nd AT but when I bought the 2018 I was determined not to resort to lowering it like I ended up doing with my previous 2016 bike. Well after 23,000 miles in last 18 mths I recently resorted to fitting a LUST lowering collar for the rear spring (and slipped the forks through to match) ...
by scotsy
Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:32 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Open invite for a Easter camp 9/10/11 April
Replies: 25
Views: 11834

Re: Open invite for a Easter camp 9/10/11 April

I should be up for this Eric, have you booked the sunshine again? :lol:

Ian :mrgreen:
by scotsy
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Wigan Motorbike and Scooters. ( Keys )
Replies: 6
Views: 4357

Re: Wigan Motorbike and Scooters. ( Keys )

Wigan Honda is closing soon and being served by blackpool honda now (as is Lancaster)
by scotsy
Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: ABR FESTIVAL 2020/21
Topic: ABR Festival 2020 - The Details
Replies: 36
Views: 38242

Re: ABR Festival 2020 - The Details

VFM and chance of a discount for booking early, whats not to like 😍

Ian 🤗
by scotsy
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Klim Overshell Pants - Caution
Replies: 27
Views: 19932

Re: Klim Overshell Pants - Caution

i witnessed a mates low speed lowside (no names but he is on here) wearing some Klim gear and it literally fell apart. The worrying thing was that the hip armour came out but he was very lucky not to receive tarmac rash as there was a gaping hole about a foot long. I think he only escaped more sever...
by scotsy
Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:27 am
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Ardnamurchan 2019
Replies: 119
Views: 43868

Re: Ardnamurchan 2019

Our little group of 5 are going up thursday about 10.15am from TT services fuelled then brecky break at Dumfries (McDs) around 12.15pm but we are staying at Inchree on Thursday night and doing a ride on Friday before getting to Strontian at teatime for the other 2 nights

Ian :mrgreen:
by scotsy
Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: easter 2019
Replies: 17
Views: 5187

Re: easter 2019

Strontian with RedEric for me and a few others again going up on 18th April for a long weekend :)
by scotsy
Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
Topic: 10 year break from biking now I’m back
Replies: 14
Views: 5290

Re: 10 year break from biking now I’m back

I swear by my Barkbusters (others are available) i had a 28 years gap after getting married in 1976 so your 10 years should be ok. :lol:

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