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by BB1961
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: SPEEDO PROBLEMS ??????
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

SPEEDO PROBLEMS ??????

Been a while since I last posted but I wonder if anyone can help with a problem I am having on my '97 Storm. Over the last couple of days my speedo stopped working in 4th gear when accelerating hard but came back when lifting off - it has this morning started to affect other gears mainly 3rd/4th and...
by BB1961
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: tyres ??
Replies: 3
Views: 706

Re: tyres ??

Reminds me of my Garelli Tiger Cub cica 1972 two up to college every day on the cheapest old crap i could find ! :?
by BB1961
Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: tyres ??
Replies: 3
Views: 706

Re: tyres ??

It is always preferable to have the same type (family) both front and rear. I have tried Conti Sport attacks and more recently Dunlop RoadSmart's which have been brilliant but as always whats best for you is a subjective choice depending on how you ride etc etc. Because tyre technology moves on at a...
by BB1961
Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: The Futures Bright The Futures Orange in Barnet
Replies: 0
Views: 431

The Futures Bright The Futures Orange in Barnet

Orange Storm in Barnet High Street going north at about 6.45 this evening - it looked like the best kind , used everyday for a bit of commuting fun .........................
by BB1961
Sat May 29, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Another yellow one (or is it all just one quick one)
Replies: 0
Views: 425

Another yellow one (or is it all just one quick one)

Hi all - yet another yellow one seen on Friday night in Bessemer Rd , Welwyn Garden City .What is it with yellow at the moment ? Off to the Ace by van for lunch now and then onto wembley to watch the mighty Lions ..
by BB1961
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic: A10 ENFIELD
Replies: 0
Views: 1269

A10 ENFIELD

HAVING SEEN ONE BIKE STOPPED ON THE WAY TO WORK AND ONE CAR ON THE WAY HOME . I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE TRAFFIC BOYS ARE STAYING ON THE A10 TILL THE END OF THE MONTH BETWEEN THE M25 AND A406!
BE WARNED !
by BB1961
Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Old Kent Road
Replies: 7
Views: 1326

Re: Old Kent Road

Only if Millwall are at home !
So only Saturdays or Tuesday nights otherwise always North of the river !
Bananas are Best.
by BB1961
Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: How long have you been riding?
Replies: 37
Views: 3585

Thinking about it just makes me feel old ! 1st 1977 Garelli Tiger Cub 2nd 1978 DT125 3rd 1979 Suzuki GT250 4th 1979 Suzuki GT380 5th 1981 Suzuki GS550 CRASH FIRST FLAT 6th Honda 250 wet dream (stolen April Fools Day) boy did i laugh ! FIRST HOUSE MARRY CHILDREN At last once my youngest is 4 she says...
by BB1961
Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic:
Replies: 2
Views: 1663

If there were any cones around (normally just before the van) it is used to monitor the flow through and out of coned off sections of motorway.It was recently on the lower section of the M11 before the 2 lane bit that joins the A406 by the speed camera.It looks rediculous as tho someone has grafted ...
by BB1961
Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New Member ? Introduce Yourself Here
Replies: 87
Views: 12448

Hi

Hi everyone just to introduce myself,i aquired a 1997 VTR (Yellow) last week after using a VFR for commuting.Now that is no longer the case a VTR it had to be ! Only done 150 miles so far but loving every second of it.Though i enjoyed the VFR for what it was i had forgotten how much fun you could ha...