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by essexbloke
Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:23 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Essex Air Ambulance Run
Replies: 6
Views: 1636

Jonesy - you have PM......... :wink: (yep - me, wifey & hopefully some others will be there....)
by essexbloke
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:13 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Essex Air Ambulance Charity Ride
Replies: 1
Views: 910

Essex Air Ambulance Charity Ride

This Sunday - 16th Sept, Riding from Ford Technical Research Centre, Dunton (nr Laindon), to Old Harwich. (approx 60 miles) Leaves Dunton from 11am onwards.

Entry - £5.00 per rider - all for the charity. Full Festival in Harwich.

Expect 5000+ bikes in attendance.......
by essexbloke
Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: This here rec/reg prob then.....
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Err - that dont help much :? - i've got the suzuki unit here waiting to fit!!!!
by essexbloke
Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:10 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: This here rec/reg prob then.....
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

This here rec/reg prob then.....

I've managed to get hold of a suzuki replacment unit - nice and substantial - made of metal etc etc.... (thinking that it's got to be better than the plastic honda doo doo) Any wiring guru's out there - been looking at the "how to" guide - but the suzuki's got different colour wiring..... ...
by essexbloke
Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Dodgy electrics???? need help....
Replies: 6
Views: 1679

This rec/reg prob?.......

I've managed to get hold of a suzuki replacment unit - nice and substantial - made of metal etc etc.... (thinking that it's got to be better than the plastic honda doo doo) Any wiring guru's out there - been looking at the "how to" guide - but the suzuki's got different colour wiring..... ...
by essexbloke
Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Dodgy electrics???? need help....
Replies: 6
Views: 1679

We know it's not the batery - that's fine - err i'm a numpty when it comes to mechanics - you mention "reg" who/what is reg? seems to be a comn demoninator...

How much? where from? easy to replace?
by essexbloke
Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Hot Starting
Replies: 15
Views: 2425

Hmm - doh :oops: I've just posted a thread for the same fault!!!! (that'll teach me to read properly eh) Have you found a cause yet? I know it's not the battery (less than 6 months old - constantly on optimate). The bike is garaged and very very rarely out in the rain... here are my symptoms.. http:...
by essexbloke
Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Dodgy electrics???? need help....
Replies: 6
Views: 1679

Dodgy electrics???? need help....

Hi all - not been around too much lately -Still got the storm, but it's now been handed down to the wife... (she's now the official proud owner) It's a W plate (2000) now done 39k miles (yup - nearly 40k!!) It's developed a really annoying fault.... It lives on an optimate all year round, now only d...
by essexbloke
Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:04 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Front forks repaint
Replies: 29
Views: 4518

Did mine about 3 months ago with hammerite silver spray - came out looking like the original finish _ (slightly smoother)

so far so good, no chips etc

down side - it ainst cheap paint - about 6.00 a can, i used 2, one each leg
by essexbloke
Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Boots
Replies: 24
Views: 2801

i'd still swear by AStars.....
by essexbloke
Mon Dec 19, 2005 8:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: T-shirts
Replies: 20
Views: 1923

as b4, black polo for me, size xl - thanxs
by essexbloke
Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: T-shirts
Replies: 20
Views: 1923

Hi Kaz, good work...

What type of "T" are we talking, normal cotton jobby, or Polo shirt style, i prefer the latter. - Black XL plse.

Thanxs.
by essexbloke
Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: THANKS TO ALL
Replies: 16
Views: 2455

shes with Zurich...........don't know if thats good or bad. I've got solicitors looking at everything, excess is covered, clothes and helmet come to about £800, personal injury compo, oh and bike gets fixed. so unless anything goes wrong all should be fine, got to admit will feel a little apprehen...
by essexbloke
Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Jealous.
Replies: 12
Views: 1218

Assuming you get the all clear & depending on overall cost - i'm in...

(quote for a Black Polo t. shirt with Emblems plse) :roll:
by essexbloke
Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: 1999 Blackbird
Replies: 7
Views: 1822

I'm presuming he's given a valid reason for being stored for 3 years? ie, Was letting the heat cool of a bit after it was nicked!!, or, Was used in a smash n grab, so couldnt ride it about for a while!!, or equally as sinister, - Couldnt afford to be spotted after the drive by shooting me & me m...