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by Sharkfighter
Mon May 15, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Auxiliary light brackets
Replies: 40
Views: 2535
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Re: Auxiliary light brackets

They look okay, I've got some aux lights arriving this week, you don't fancy knocking up a couple for me do you :-D
by Sharkfighter
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Disabled riders
Replies: 6
Views: 526
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Re: Disabled riders

I’m classed as disabled, diagnosed with ME in 2009, hasn’t really affected me of late. I just feel tired now and again, after long rides I do feel it though.
by Sharkfighter
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Riding in France. New Rules ?
Replies: 4
Views: 854
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Re: Riding in France. New Rules ?

Have a read of this article
https://www.drive-france.com/faqs/motorcycling-france/

Don’t have to carry a warning triangle , it says you have to carry a hi viz vest for when stopped at the road side.
by Sharkfighter
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Spam mail
Replies: 3
Views: 302
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Re: Spam mail

I get a lot for dating sites for east European women, also had a few waiting for me to ‘look after’ some African Princes millions :lol: :lol:
by Sharkfighter
Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Crit Air
Replies: 13
Views: 2001
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Re: Crit Air

It doesn’t say on the V5, just send a jpeg of page 2 and the French work it out. Both my bike and motorhome didn’t have anything on the V5 but I received a crit air cat 2 for both
by Sharkfighter
Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: 2023 Poll of Tyre Options
Replies: 92
Views: 12904
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Re: 2023 Poll of Tyre Options

David they’re GT
by Sharkfighter
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: 2023 Poll of Tyre Options
Replies: 92
Views: 12904
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Re: 2023 Poll of Tyre Options

I’ve got Michelin Pilot Road 4 fitted to mine, were on it when I got my bike and replaced like for like last year, can’t fault them.
by Sharkfighter
Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: AMBIENT TEMPERTURE SENSOR
Replies: 2
Views: 727
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Re: AMBIENT TEMPERTURE SENSOR

If it worked intermittently and not when you changed the sensor, suggests to me that there could be a wiring fault somewhere and not the sensor.
by Sharkfighter
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Battery grounding during storage
Replies: 5
Views: 415
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Re: Battery grounding during storage

I’m the same, just leave it on trickle charge with an optimiser.
by Sharkfighter
Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Electronic payment on French toll roads
Replies: 16
Views: 2880
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Re: Electronic payment on French toll roads

I’ve got an emovis tag and use it regularly in France. I used it when I went to the Dolomites in June and it worked fine, just popped in in my left chest pocket and the sensor picked it up. The pro’s If you approach the toll barriers at 30 kph then the sensor usually picks it up, so no stopping. No ...
by Sharkfighter
Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Tested cheap Chinese copy parts
Replies: 25
Views: 2186
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Re: Tested cheap Chinese copy parts

In my previous employment I once attended a week long counterfeit seminar in Germany, attended by police from all over Europe, I had my eyes opened as to what is copied, even pocket tissues. It was mentioned that not all counterfeits are in fact counterfeit. What does appear to be happening is that ...
by Sharkfighter
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Sat Nav
Replies: 6
Views: 563
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Re: Sat Nav

+1
by Sharkfighter
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:42 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front Headlight Bulb Removal
Replies: 9
Views: 1726
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Re: Front Headlight Bulb Removal

I’ve got a 2013 RT and I’ve had to change two bulbs. My hands aren’t small either, size 10 or extra large gloves. All I did was take the plastic off on the side affected, this gave some more room. I found it straight forward enough and didn’t take any skin off my hands either. I’ve even done it in t...
by Sharkfighter
Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 6
Views: 1306
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Re: Gloves

Dr T where did you buy them from?
by Sharkfighter
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Security whilst touring.
Replies: 24
Views: 1758
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Re: Security whilst touring.

I use Oxford disc lock and chain. Despite what you use a determined thief will get it anyway.