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by Mickdb1
Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Trailer plates
Replies: 14
Views: 6095

Re: Trailer plates

Cant help you with the BIG trailers But I weighed mine by simply putting each wheel at a time ont bathroom scales and taking the weight as I get it balanced (This is all whilst its empty of course) Bugger it I will send a mail tooo to The VOSA folk If they can inforce rules - they should be able to ...
by Mickdb1
Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Look what I made
Replies: 7
Views: 1799

Re: Look what I made

Good job there Paul - could save you a fortune in crankcases

Anyone can "Go buy one" I am always looking for summat to make rarther than buy

There is a Thread somewhere I think that is for the Look what Ive made - and if there aint = There aught to be
by Mickdb1
Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Trailer plates
Replies: 14
Views: 6095

Re: Trailer plates

Amazing I have just been doing the same as you, I recon, Mike. I have tried to track down any new laws that seem to be the foreunner to a maybe MOT test for trailers I have been informed that any trailer which is unbraked and has a gross loaded weight limit of up to 750kg HAS to have a proper brakea...
by Mickdb1
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: HEROES
Topic: A big thank you and recommend.
Replies: 6
Views: 3030

Re: A big thank you and recommend.

I would also like to sing the praise song for ABW in manchester. A 10/10 shop Jono one of the technical mechanics there told me he could make my gspd headlamp work good enough to get into 4th gear on a dark lane . Bloody hell 65 quid later there is a HID conversion that is nothing short of brilliant...
by Mickdb1
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Best German and French roads
Replies: 32
Views: 5649

Re: Best German and French roads

I would reccomend the Viamichelin site and follow/copy the "green routes" OR Find the ADAC - german AA motor site and they have a 13 or 14 map config of all the best biking routes in europe as well/inculding the connecting roads this is first class I have had day after day of perfect ridin...
by Mickdb1
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: help please paris dakar
Replies: 2
Views: 694

Re: help please paris dakar

Ive a dvd recorder that is as simple as = er = me it says in the instuctions
Insert the Video - insert the DVD - press GO
Jobsagudun
if thats OK I will send you my address and tel number
by Mickdb1
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: bmw r100gs pd
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

Re: bmw r100gs pd

Proper Traveling Bike Al
suit looks abit "suits you sir"
Q did the high mudguard affect the steering at top speed much - Mine does at 80/90+ but I didnt have the stiffener bit on the nose
Heres mine Parked in a dodgy spot I think
GSPDtrain.jpg
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by Mickdb1
Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: How a GS should be ridden or in some cases shouldn't!!
Replies: 18
Views: 3965

Re: How a GS should be ridden or in some cases shouldn't!!

dubber68 wrote:Excellent photos couldn't help quite a few sharp intakes of breath. I would love to be the repair agent of some of those guys.
yep and you went out on yer own :woohoo: :cheer: ;)
sent you a pm regarding a rideout pal
by Mickdb1
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Sat Nav brackets and mounting options.
Replies: 10
Views: 4087

Re: Sat Nav brackets and mounting options.

The only TT lockable bracket I have used was poor as anti-theft goes
The do look the business though
Most folks go for the "ram" mounts as they are easy off and in yer bag/pocket
HTHY
by Mickdb1
Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: It was nice while it lasted, but it's all going Pete Tong, so so long!
Replies: 37
Views: 7252

Re: It was nice while it lasted, but it's all going Pete Tong, so so long!

This forum does not need people leaving, or being banned
Moderators cant be doing the job right if the only option is to walk away from the site
These are long standing and well thought of members I beleave
Get it sorted better please

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