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by Steve398
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Sat. Nav. - Expected Lifetime
Replies: 6
Views: 1056
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Re: Sat. Nav. - Expected Lifetime

In general mine have lasted at least 10 yrs, I’ve only had one car mounted Tomtom go wrong after about 6 yrs.
by Steve398
Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Ram ball X-grip - £15 inc P&P
Replies: 0
Views: 476
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Ram ball X-grip - £15 inc P&P

As above. Used about six times, but has now been replaced by a Ram ball phone case bought for me as a Birthday present.  Size-wise it held my old iPhone SE and currently my 7plus securely, and would guess it would hold most smart phone sizes. It’s about 4 yrs old and did not come with the r...
by Steve398
Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Can You Name Your Tyres ?.
Replies: 5
Views: 1220
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Re: Can You Name Your Tyres ?.

I know what make my car and bike tyres are, ‘cos I spend ages reading reviews and cross checking before making my choices... OCD or what! For me the bike tyres are chosen for being the best for the job pretty much regardless of cost, but the car tyres just have to be OK as the car’s just a way to ge...
by Steve398
Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Difficulty getting sidestand up
Replies: 32
Views: 3412
Isle of Wight

Re: Difficulty getting sidestand up

https://www.iliumworks.com/images/17-200.jpg What side stand foot is this please, and would it fit the LC? Looking through the various forums I've seen mention of a side stand enlarger for the Police model but can't find a photo of it... anybody know what it looks like please? I test rode an LC six...
by Steve398
Fri Jan 15, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Mirror retention cables
Replies: 9
Views: 1484
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Mirror retention cables

Horning make a cable to harness the mirror to the bike if it comes away from its mount by collision or shock, such as a pothole.


According to the description it covers ‘05-‘13, are they necessary for the LC models as well?
by Steve398
Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:45 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Weather Protection - Infill Panels
Replies: 5
Views: 1325
Isle of Wight

Re: Weather Protection - Infill Panels

Perhaps because Puig are made in Barcelona, whereas Pyramid Products were (I believe) originated in Lincolnshire.


I’ve has Pyramid stuff before and the quality was pretty good, but I haven’t had the infills mentioned.
by Steve398
Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How not to do a track day
Replies: 7
Views: 2023
Isle of Wight

Re: How not to do a track day

Hot head, cold tyres?
by Steve398
Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Radiator guards - RT LC
Replies: 7
Views: 2040
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Radiator guards - RT LC

Anyone fitted them? Or more to the point has anyone ever had radiator damage and wished they had fitted them....
by Steve398
Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Passenger Footpeg lowering kit
Replies: 7
Views: 1175
Isle of Wight

Re: Passenger Footpeg lowering kit

Are they only lowering or can they be adjusted to make them put the passengers feet forward?
by Steve398
Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Cover for RT
Replies: 8
Views: 1403
Isle of Wight

Re: Cover for RT

I bought an Ultragard half cover for my Pan European from Amazon.co.uk ( https://www.amazon.com/UltraGard-4-458G-Charcoal-Touring-Motorcycle/dp/B000VVSPX2 ) [size=78%]for about £30, primarily as a dust cover for garage use, and also for covering the bike for both security and sun protection whilst t...
by Steve398
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Motorcycle Tour Operators or DIY
Replies: 21
Views: 9740
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Re: Motorcycle Tour Operators or DIY

Been touring since the late 80's. initially in France generally camping but taking a cheap motel every few nights. In those days we headed south without any real plans, making considered route decisions the night before with the assistance of plenty of cheap wine, and stopping at about 4pm each day ...
by Steve398
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help me plan a tour to Patagonia (Argentina) please!
Replies: 7
Views: 1059
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Re: Help me plan a tour to Patagonia (Argentina) please!

Try this site -
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/
They have regular meetings, their forums are a priceless fund of knowledge. Thoroughly recommended!
by Steve398
Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leathers
Replies: 14
Views: 2192
Isle of Wight

Re: Leathers

I thought Crowtree had stopped trading a few years ago.  I seem to remember reading that the owner had retired and then sadly died. Might be wrong however. No, sadly you’re right. Alec passed several years ago having retired and then returned to work ‘cos he missed it so much. Lovely peopl...
by Steve398
Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Innovv C5 Helmet Camera
Replies: 6
Views: 1114
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Re: Innovv C5 Helmet Camera

I have a C5 as a fitted bike cam having bought it to replace a Dogcam Bullet + that let in water and rusted up. So far the C5 has proved to be pretty good, I don't think it has the best definition for reading reg. nos. but then it isn't the price of a GoPro... Fitting, when I found somewhere suitabl...