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by 3Sheds
Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: Isle of Man tt 2015
Replies: 49
Views: 2325

Re: Isle of Man tt 2015

If you want cheap (free) and cheerful you can try the Sulby Claddachs at the back of Sulby crossroads on the course. No showers only washbasins and to…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: Isle of Man tt 2015
Replies: 49
Views: 2325

Re: Isle of Man tt 2015

You could try here ..
http://roadracing.metzeler.com/2015/village-2015/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Saves you bringing your own te…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Touring
Replies: 46
Views: 1918

Re: Touring

Maybe à couple of these strapped on.
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/msr-fuel-bo ... oz-p149228" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Seen à few…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Average forum age as at 1st January 2015 please support
Replies: 114
Views: 2837

Re: Average forum age as at 1st January 2015 please support

You lot all belong in à crèche. I passed my bike test in 1960 (on à Triumph Tiger Cub), and been riding off and on ever since. I,m à war baby at the r…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Calendar
Replies: 3
Views: 531

Re: Calendar

Howsabout ...
http://shop.iomtt.com/prdPA015/Road-Rac ... 5-Calendar" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Man Caves
Replies: 89
Views: 2089

Re: Man Caves

I would advise a word of caution when posting photos of man caves not to be obvious of location. You never know who might be looking. Especially this …login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Import costs for parts.
Replies: 15
Views: 876

Re: Import costs for parts.

Goods coming fron Poland (part of the EU) do not incur duty. Freedom of movement for goods and people.
by 3Sheds
Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: Jokes
Topic: Advent Calender
Replies: 17
Views: 1463

Advent Calender

http://www.legrugru.com/avent/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Probably best not to open at work.…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:44 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Cartagena take 2
Replies: 175
Views: 4384

Re: Cartagena take 2

If you get there early, 5th March, you could join in with the BSB racers testing and show them a few different lines.
by 3Sheds
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?
Replies: 77
Views: 1951

Re: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?

Dank u Wel, Leave the Zwarte Piets alone !!
by 3Sheds
Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?
Replies: 77
Views: 1951

Re: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?

In expectation of having winter rides I fitted heated grips and Michelin PR4.s a couple of months ago (not exactly a Cartegana R1 but I'm too old for …login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?
Replies: 77
Views: 1951

Re: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?

Thanks Jompy for sympathy, it's a bit strange walking out to drive your car and there is just an empty space where you left it parked, first time I've…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?
Replies: 77
Views: 1951

Re: Anyone still riding in winter for pleasure?

Just booked the bike on Eurotunnel to ride up to the Hague on the 22nd to spend Christmas with my family , do not want a white Christmas. Not really p…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Fri Nov 21, 2014 4:22 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: When you're just too old for an R1...
Replies: 25
Views: 1706

Re: When you're just too old for an R1...

This has potential .
Imagelogin to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: When you're just too old for an R1...
Replies: 25
Views: 1706

Re: When you're just too old for an R1...

Might be a disabled rider . Seen many trick 3 wheelers for injured riders, so shouldn't mock too soon. You never know what's going to happen to you in…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Exhaust question
Replies: 5
Views: 681

Exhaust question

Thinking of replacing the standard exhaust on my 14be and not sure whether to go for new or used (probably Akra or Yoshi). Do silencers deteriorate (p…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2015 R1's
Replies: 176
Views: 4076

Re: 2015 R1's

Not aimed at R1 in particular but looking at those new pics reminded me. Why do nearly all manufacturers use a yoghurt pot for the brake reservoir. It…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2015 R1's
Replies: 176
Views: 4076

Re: 2015 R1's

Boise, I think I'm being misunderstood, I am "an old fogey tourer type" and I love my 14be, just saying why could Yamaha have not kept it in the range…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2015 R1's
Replies: 176
Views: 4076

Re: 2015 R1's

PJC, have to agree with you, the bikes we most lust after tend not to be the most practical but they are beautiful. As for the new ranges why are they…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2015 R1's
Replies: 176
Views: 4076

Re: 2015 R1's

Talking out and out 'track bikes' think this looks quite nice 205 bhp 190 kilo wet. New 2015 Panigale.Imagelogin to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2015 R1's
Replies: 176
Views: 4076

Re: 2015 R1's

Dimensions of new bike make it not much bigger than an R6, although the seat height appears to have gone up 20mm. Fuel tank also reduced by 1ltr. So b…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2015 YZFR1
Replies: 47
Views: 1551

Re: 2015 YZFR1

PJC, excuse me, bit of a generalisation there," over 40 , loads of cash, all the gear , no idea " I passed my bike test in 1960 and been riding ever s…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Sun Oct 26, 2014 8:17 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: R1 Euro Trip
Replies: 38
Views: 1400

Re: R1 Euro Trip

The Bol d'Or 24hr endurance race returns to the Paul Ricard circuit in South of France next year (mid Sept). Would make a nice trip, maybe include Spa…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: R1 Euro Trip
Replies: 38
Views: 1400

Re: R1 Euro Trip

Hi Maz636, regarding trip. I took a thousand euros cash (£750) and spent it all. That covered 12 nights hotels, restaurants and bars and fuel for 3k m…login to view the rest of this post
by 3Sheds
Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: R1 Euro Trip
Replies: 38
Views: 1400

Re: R1 Euro Trip

Hi PJC , I think we were on the Pest side ( a bit appropriate for me) . we stayed at the following appartments and can thoroughly recommend them if yo…login to view the rest of this post