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Messages - Matt_Harrington
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« on: July 28, 2024, 06:04:17 PM »
Turns out my wife is interested in one so we may head over to Fowlers in Bristol. If she likes it she'll trade in her '19 750 Honda that she bought there.
I think she may be very surprised!
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« on: July 27, 2024, 10:01:18 AM »
I would expect considerable vibration at higher speeds compared to the CB400. Is that the case or have they tamed that characteristic of a single?
Vibrations are no worse than any other bike I have. Triumph have had a few issues which seem to be mainly centered around Euro5 'features' (and so have other brands). If you want to see how good it is, take one on a test ride. I think you will be very surprised at the performance.
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« on: July 26, 2024, 02:07:39 PM »
Mike, I have the Speed 400 and I love it. It's lights, plenty of torque and well built. It performs well - not super fast but I'm not after that any more! The 400/4, in comparison, is a much more revvy bike but still fun. (I have 2 of those!)
It'll be interesting to see how the RE Guerrilla 450 does against the triumph - similar type of bike and being launched in Spain - today, I think.....
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« on: July 25, 2024, 06:25:10 PM »
The problem, Ted, with lined or half lined over trousers is that the lining catches on my boots and thus in an frantic bid to put them on, I end up in a pile on the ground!! I really like the Oxford ones but their lining is like the net material you get in swimming trunks.....
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« on: July 25, 2024, 06:05:16 PM »
Good grief, they are cheap!!
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« on: July 25, 2024, 05:08:12 PM »
Anyone tried one of these ceramic oil additives? I was wondering if it was better than MoS2 (like the old MolySlip etc)
If it is really good, I would say mind your clutch
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Actually I was thinking about it in my Guzzi Le Mans (which is a dry clutch) - but good point....
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« on: July 25, 2024, 05:07:13 PM »
Doesnt the handle of the mug get stuck in the filler hole
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« on: July 25, 2024, 02:48:14 PM »
Ted, I remember you mentioning the fire a while back but never saw the photo - It must have been awful.
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« on: July 25, 2024, 02:44:14 PM »
Anyone tried one of these ceramic oil additives? I was wondering if it was better than MoS2 (like the old MolySlip etc)
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« on: July 25, 2024, 02:37:42 PM »
Ted, I don't think so. I would just let the Loctite cure.....
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« on: July 25, 2024, 10:14:58 AM »
Dennis, those were the days - no fancy luggage either!
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« on: July 25, 2024, 09:55:36 AM »
Ted, I bet they were better looking than my rubberised trousers I bought from Pride & Clark. They looked absolutely awful and were quite heavy (Dispatch rider issue maybe!) BUT they were 100% waterproof - which was what I was after as I did a lot or riding throughout the winter months. Oh, those were the days....
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« on: July 25, 2024, 09:39:40 AM »
Thanks Ian, I was pondering about walking gear etc - will see what I can find in my local Outdoor clothing centre.....
BTW, it's p***ing down here!!
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« on: July 24, 2024, 03:09:23 PM »
Mmm, GPO ones - now there is a thought! PS - I'm sure they have shrunk!
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« on: July 24, 2024, 12:37:52 PM »
I know the word 'waterproof' is a misnomer but I want a pair of waterproof trousers that I can put on when out and about and then suddenly caught in the rain. Thus, I do not want to remove my boots and I do not want to have a lining that catches on the tread of my boots making the whole process something like a farce.
Any suggestions?
I like the Oxford rain & storm seal range (I have the rainseal jacket) but they have mesh linings....
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