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by Mickdb1
Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: A rusty chain
Replies: 36
Views: 7960

Re: A rusty chain

After 3 ATs a translapp and xt600 tailbikes
I have 3 shaft drives now nowt wrong with chains mind I just prefer older bms
by Mickdb1
Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: A rusty chain
Replies: 36
Views: 7960

Re: A rusty chain

I was told by a "proper" engineer that paraffin should not be used on chains as it is abrasive use petrol if owt - he also said finest cheap stuff for chains is gearbox oil as it has no detergents in it = engine oil has
HTHY
by Mickdb1
Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: RIDE REPORTS
Topic: Does this earn me a BBRR sticker.
Replies: 3
Views: 1290

Re: Does this earn me a BBRR sticker.

You maybe aught to not go out on yer own with such a big bike We all do it mind "Sandy Lane" was hopefully dry although the stoney loose bit in the middle was a tadge nervous I bet If you want a ride around the easiest lanes send us a mail and I will escort yer or mark you a easy route map...
by Mickdb1
Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Useful pressure washer tip
Replies: 2
Views: 1676

Re: Useful pressure washer tip

Another tip from me
Is do not connect the hot water to the pressure washer Thinking it will work better
It sometimes buggers the seals/bearings as they are not normally made for hot
DAMHIKT
HTHY
by Mickdb1
Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: a french letter
Replies: 20
Views: 4223

Re: a french letter

Does it matter that much to you to wear a dayglotag 6 inch square I was riding without a helmet cos I am old enough to be stupid enough to say at the time it was a daft idea to wear a lid :silly: You wear them, dayglo's, on building sites almost every company insists that people in traffic area of t...
by Mickdb1
Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: What i did in the garage today - or how i may have siezed my engine
Replies: 16
Views: 3626

Re: What i did in the garage today - or how i may have siezed my engine

I bet, if were honest, we have all dropped the odd bollock like that :blush:
Thanks for having the balls to post it and help warn others (like me)
by Mickdb1
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: The end of the world is nigh...
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Re: The end of the world is nigh...

Thats a Cracker
by Mickdb1
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: on the outskirts of madrid...
Replies: 5
Views: 1767

Re: on the outskirts of madrid...

Thats a picture and story to be proud of
well done matey
by Mickdb1
Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Sad news It's not a cracker!
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: Sad news It's not a cracker!

A great comedian, one of the few, He even got mentioned by the Pope for his charity
loved by all who ever saw or heard him
Top Man another gone :(
by Mickdb1
Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Insurance from home or in country....
Replies: 4
Views: 1077

Re: Insurance from home or in country....

I recon If you do not report an accident you have had in the past, be it on a bike in a car or owt else the insurance companies will not need to pay out "Where there's a way there's a get out clause" Also off tarmac is not necessary "off road" = It can be a road just poor surfaced

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