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07-28-2008, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Fletch,Jul 28 2008, 12:30 PM
Well, the deal has been struck, the extras have been ordered (inc BFG Zorst 
) and, god willing, I should be able to pick up the bike around 10th Aug. 
I cannot wait. 
It should look pretty much just like this, with some luggage and a backrest for Donna
I'm prepared for much piss taking
but it has been a dream of mine forever to own a HD. I really don't know why I've left it this long 
I don't know how I'm going to cope these next two weeks
Oh, and I also splashed out on the reg CF08 HOG
) and, god willing, I should be able to pick up the bike around 10th Aug. I cannot wait. It should look pretty much just like this, with some luggage and a backrest for Donna
I'm prepared for much piss taking
but it has been a dream of mine forever to own a HD. I really don't know why I've left it this long I don't know how I'm going to cope these next two weeks
Oh, and I also splashed out on the reg CF08 HOG
07-28-2008, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Hale,Jul 28 2008, 05:26 PM
Don't forget to wear all the protective clothing *all* of the time 
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I saw a "kid" on a sports bike yesterday doing at least 100 (aggressively) along the M1 wearing a thin pair of trousers, and a shirt flapping in the wind.
Didn't look safe I must say
Then a guy on a goldwing with shorts and a t-shirt later on.
Is was a chuffing hot day mind.
07-28-2008, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fletch,Jul 28 2008, 05:05 PM
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I saw a "kid" on a sports bike yesterday doing at least 100 (aggressively) along the M1 wearing a thin pair of trousers, and a shirt flapping in the wind.
Didn't look safe I must say
Then a guy on a goldwing with shorts and a t-shirt later on.
Is was a chuffing hot day mind.
07-28-2008, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Welshman,Jul 28 2008, 06:34 PM
If it's hot get a lightweight textile suit with plenty of vents but I whileheartedly agree with Dan - never go out without protective gear. I'd rather be hot and bothered for a bit than suffer weeks or months of pain while I receive skin grafts to cover up road rash.
Yeah, already got a lightweight textile jacket for the nice weather, to compliment the leathers.
Haven't had chance to use it yet
07-28-2008, 02:59 PM
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Not my cup of tea but I can see why people like them so hope you enjoy it....
Glad you are getting the gear sorted, my wife has worked in A&E if you need any stories to convince you!
Have fun
Glad you are getting the gear sorted, my wife has worked in A&E if you need any stories to convince you!
Have fun
07-29-2008, 01:07 AM
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Another question for you guys.
I don't know how many of you are into cruising / touring etc with the wife on board, but do you have any recommendations for intercom systems ?
Autocom seems to be very popular.
I don't know how many of you are into cruising / touring etc with the wife on board, but do you have any recommendations for intercom systems ?
Autocom seems to be very popular.
