What was that black bike you had last year, a 125?
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- Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Two wheels good.
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- Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:16 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Two wheels are better* than four
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Re: Two wheels are better* than four
Fixed, I remembered I had some contact adhesive for shoes. I stick to it like shit to a blanket now. A LOT of gravel about now thanks to the heavy rain, back wheel wobbled in a few corners!
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:08 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Two wheels are better* than four
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Re: Two wheels are better* than four
Seems to be a fairly common complaint, either seats or trousers being too slippy. One idea I saw is to try 'Glove glu' as used by goalies. I've sanded the pants of my trousers and cleaned the seat with meths, I'll go for a ride later and report back.
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:14 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: What did you do today?
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Re: What did you do today?
I'm looking at a house later today, fingers crossed it is suitable for me. Then I can get all my stuff in there and have a spare garage again....
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Two wheels are better* than four
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Re: Two wheels are better* than four
Ooo kinkyEddie Honda wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:29 pm You just need to work on your arse cheeky muscles to grip the saddle better.
The street triple is comfy and fairly upright, OK for an oldish fart.
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:21 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Two wheels are better* than four
- Replies: 85
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Re: Two wheels are better* than four
What bikes do folks on here currently use? I'm thinking I'll get a Triumph Street Triple when I've passed my test.
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:15 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Two wheels are better* than four
- Replies: 85
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Re: Two wheels are better* than four
I've not known any textiles that don't slide about, seems to depend on the sear cover as far as I can tell. Some are a lot worse combinations than others though. This is like its been given a spray with Mr Sheen, maybe a wash will sort em out. No, I think I'll rub over the arse of em with a bit of ...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:13 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Two wheels are better* than four
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Re: Two wheels are better* than four
Same as I would in a car, it is mega slippery material though, the old pair were less so. I think you get to be real picky after a little while biking.DodgeRover wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:15 pm The number of bikes I used to see in Aus with a sheep skin on the seat would surprise you.
How hard are you braking to be sliding into the tank?
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: It's French, it's beige. Am I on the correct forum?
- Replies: 77
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Re: It's French, it's beige. Am I on the correct forum?
Good, wouldn't like to think you were letting your guard down etc etc.
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:47 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: It's French, it's beige. Am I on the correct forum?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 6468
Re: It's French, it's beige. Am I on the correct forum?
Has Hooli let off any vile hatred about things French yet??