What have you done to Roland?

My first thought would be something in the tank that blocks the pickup once it's running, it can't be though as you've had the tank cleaned properly. From there I'd go for fuel lines like you are, I've seen them split inside so a flap of material folds down & blocks the fuel flow then folds back...

After a mere decade of saying I'd do it I finally fitted a relay fed ignition switched aux feed on my 14 today. I also added a small ebay box that provides two USB power points, this runs off the switched feed along with the heated grips and power lead for my new heated vest. If I haven't mentioned ...

I do like a Brat.

That always amazes me too, or indeed driving them at a normal speed. What exactly do they envisage they were designed for originally?

Ahh, that's who you are! Ello mate.

This is actually a lot more interesting than I was expecting, thanks for posting it all.

I've wussed out & ordered a heated vest today. The Keis X10 is on offer for £95 off sportsbikeshop & I've only heard good things about them. I've had enough of shivering on long rides unless it's summer, so finally splashed out on one. It should arrive tomorrow so I'll see if it fits & g...

I'm enjoying this so far.

Ideal* for cleaning your upstairs windows.