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by Elkinell
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: Quick Wales trip
Replies: 14
Views: 4017
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Re: Quick Wales trip

Just back from Wales weekend, puncture on Saturday afternoon spoiled it a bit, never get a puncture on a weekend. BMW assist were great, bike recovered in about an hour but nearest BMW dealers (Chester) closed til Monday. No probs, they give you a hire car! Hire car is in Llandudno. I'm in Dolgellau...
by Elkinell
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: Quick Wales trip
Replies: 14
Views: 4017
Great Britain

Re: Quick Wales trip

Doctor T wrote: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:57 pm Love Wales. I would as i was born in Merthyr.


I've worked with some rum lads from Merthyr...... :shock: ;)
by Elkinell
Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Forum - Facts & Statistics
Replies: 62
Views: 6331
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Re: Forum - Facts & Statistics

simbo wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:51 pm How exciting! :-D
OK which one of you has gone to get their teeth done....? :mrgreen:
by Elkinell
Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: Quick Wales trip
Replies: 14
Views: 4017
Great Britain

Re: Quick Wales trip

Going on Friday for a long weekend in Dolgellau. Been before and have a nice unusual place to stay overlooking the town. People drive north to the Lakes and the Highlands or south to the Cotswolds or the west country and miss out on this gem of a country. Weather isn't looking great but we'll manage...
by Elkinell
Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bike advice please
Replies: 7
Views: 823
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Re: Bike advice please

I'd say it depends on your level of physical and mental fitness. In middle age muscle wastage starts and if you're not active you can quickly lose core and leg strength. Are you mentally fit enough to spot hazards and take action? Do you drive defensively? If the answer is yes to these questions get...
by Elkinell
Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Return to BMW
Replies: 3
Views: 335
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Re: Return to BMW

No shame in admitting a lighter bike makes life easier. I was at the same stage with my K1600 that I'd had for seven years. I got a R1250RT as a loan bike last xmas but they didn't have one without the fancy screen and keyless ignition for sale but when a 20 plate came up in Febuary this year with g...
by Elkinell
Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Pannier protection
Replies: 12
Views: 1478
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Re: Pannier protection

Fablon Clear from Hobbycraft. :mrgreen:
by Elkinell
Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: NC500
Replies: 3
Views: 1446
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Re: NC500

Go up to the Assynt region, beautiful up around Lochinver ;-)
by Elkinell
Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just found this site
Replies: 14
Views: 1114
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Re: Just found this site

Randyjaco wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:58 pm It's not a bad site, but it has a lot smaller selection of products.
Excellent selection of sex toys though :mrgreen:
Sex? Ah...I think I remember it - lots of expensive pushing and shoving.... :-D
by Elkinell
Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just found this site
Replies: 14
Views: 1114
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Re: Just found this site

Links? These are even cheaper! https://www.temu.com/uk/universal-motorcycle-led-headlight-projector-lens-dual-color-atv-scooter-driving-for-cafe-racer-light-auxiliary-spotlight-lamp-g-601099518711338.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2FFancyalgo%2FVirtualModelMatting%2F4925...
by Elkinell
Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just found this site
Replies: 14
Views: 1114
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Re: Just found this site

I found the pair of motorcycle driving lights just like the BMW ones PLUS handlebar switch and all wiring only £7.99! They are 2 inches long... :lol: Gotta lurve the Chinese.... :mrgreen:
by Elkinell
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: FOR SALE: Wunderlich marathon tinted screen 2014>
Replies: 9
Views: 1699
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Re: FOR SALE: Wunderlich marathon tinted screen 2014>

sakm wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:25 pmSold
Nice to hear it. I was in serious danger of having two.... ;)
by Elkinell
Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just found this site
Replies: 14
Views: 1114
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Re: Just found this site

Her Ladyship ordered a fan/water misting device when it was hot recently from Temu and I can't get it to work. Tried other USB leads etc still nowt. This can happen when you order Chinese stuff from anywhere though to be fair.
by Elkinell
Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: FOR SALE: Wunderlich marathon tinted screen 2014>
Replies: 9
Views: 1699
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Re: FOR SALE: Wunderlich marathon tinted screen 2014>

These are a damn good screen, if I hadn't bought a new one I'd be all over this :thumb:
by Elkinell
Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: Remap for an R1250RT - any experience??
Replies: 19
Views: 3028
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Re: Remap for an R1250RT - any experience??

While I don't have any experience with Hillltop or any of their products there was a time a few years ago in a K1600 FB group of which I was a member, when a lot people were raving about this Hilltop remap for the K1600 that was all singing and dancing, did the ironing etc, so a lot more people had ...