What did you do today?
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Doctor T
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Re: What did you do today?
At last, got the tyres fitted. The only review i can give is they are black and round
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Glenn
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Re: What did you do today?
Took my sister-in-law out for her first pillion ride in 40 years, she was nervous as we started but soon relaxed. The first words as she got off the bike was "I loved it" with an ear to ear grin.
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Ed Harley
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Re: What did you do today?
Looks like RT is about ready for some touring - weekend weather should be around 20°C.
Just need to pick up the Barry Manilow Greatest Hits collection and I'm set for the road.
"Ooooooooooh Maaaandeeeee!!!"
Just need to pick up the Barry Manilow Greatest Hits collection and I'm set for the road.
"Ooooooooooh Maaaandeeeee!!!"
1983 GS1000G | 1984 GSX1100EF | 1997 FLHR | 1998 FLSTS | 1999 R1100RT | 2016 Triumph 1200 XRT
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Doctor T
- Posts: 1998
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Re: What did you do today?
She's at the Copacabana
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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MikeS
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Re: What did you do today?
Couple of days round North Wales, weather's been kind and the Porthmadog Premier Inn is pretty good.
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burridge01
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Doctor T
- Posts: 1998
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Re: What did you do today?
My cousin was born there. He's the outcast as the rest of the family come from south wales 
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Steve398
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Re: What did you do today?
As long as they’re a real Islanders they’re bound to be nice chaps, it’s the bliddy Over’ners that are the problems!
Cum Dubito Desisto
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Doctor T
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Re: What did you do today?
True, with the mushy peas, gravy on chips and oatcakes they can stay up there
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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burridge01
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Re: What did you do today?
Are you on the Island Steve.I went there in 89 for a weekend piss up with 1 of me scooter mates(Who lived in Nettlestone)met me Mrs and stayed for 14 years.Work bought us up to Basildon and it was the best thing we could have done.
And the fella was from Gosport having moved to the Island 3 years ago,he was a nice chap all the same
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Steve398
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Re: What did you do today?
I left the Island when I was 19 (many years ago) although I’ve got a large extended family group still over there.burridge01 wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:29 pm Are you on the Island Steve.I went there in 89 for a weekend piss up with 1 of me scooter mates(Who lived in Nettlestone)met me Mrs and stayed for 14 years.Work bought us up to Basildon and it was the best thing we could have done.
And the fella was from Gosport having moved to the Island 3 years ago,he was a nice chap all the same
Ah.. the Easter Scooter Rally, great fun for all! I policed about five or six of them when I was on bikes. We were always told to be gentle and not to nick many, so lots of bollockings and few tickets. Pleased you enjoyed it and it had a happy ending for you
Cum Dubito Desisto
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Ed Harley
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Re: What did you do today?
"Bless me for I have sinned..."
As much as I liked the RT my aging body somewhat disagreed with - footpeg lowering kit helped a bit but it was not enough.
I was looking at 1200 and 1250 GS but they were either way too expensive or the mileage was for me too much. And e v e r y b o d y seems to have one.
Then I found this at same dealer where I got my RT. Went to see it and that was it. This is a 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 XRT with just about every accessory there was to have. Mileage is reasonable 4300 miles ie. just under 7000 km. This should do fine for some time or even for the rest of my riding years.
As much as I liked the RT my aging body somewhat disagreed with - footpeg lowering kit helped a bit but it was not enough.
I was looking at 1200 and 1250 GS but they were either way too expensive or the mileage was for me too much. And e v e r y b o d y seems to have one.
Then I found this at same dealer where I got my RT. Went to see it and that was it. This is a 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 XRT with just about every accessory there was to have. Mileage is reasonable 4300 miles ie. just under 7000 km. This should do fine for some time or even for the rest of my riding years.
1983 GS1000G | 1984 GSX1100EF | 1997 FLHR | 1998 FLSTS | 1999 R1100RT | 2016 Triumph 1200 XRT
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Ed Harley
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Re: What did you do today?
Well, I did finally get also my GS up and running after carb cleaning and other maintenance.
1983 GS1000G | 1984 GSX1100EF | 1997 FLHR | 1998 FLSTS | 1999 R1100RT | 2016 Triumph 1200 XRT
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scunny12
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Re: What did you do today?
Ahhh, the old Krauser panniers. I remember going to Norwich to meet my girlfriend years ago. When I arrived I noticed one pannier missing. It had apparently fallen off on a roundabout near Kings Lynn and luckily a kind person picked it up and handed it to Kings Lynn Police. Those rear locks were very flimsy and reinforced with tie downs every trip after.
