I had a din strait of me battery on the RT to run the desert fox compressor,but for the life of me I couldn't remember which one i had bought.Having read your reply I went to Nippy normans and double checked the draw from the Fox.The din I posted earlier will do the job.What really caught my attention was the jump starting the bike via said din,very handy to know
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Think you have misread or I haven't explained meself properly.
I had a din strait of me battery on the RT to run the desert fox compressor,but for the life of me I couldn't remember which one i had bought.Having read your reply I went to Nippy normans and double checked the draw from the Fox.The din I posted earlier will do the job.What really caught my attention was the jump starting the bike via said din,very handy to know
I had a din strait of me battery on the RT to run the desert fox compressor,but for the life of me I couldn't remember which one i had bought.Having read your reply I went to Nippy normans and double checked the draw from the Fox.The din I posted earlier will do the job.What really caught my attention was the jump starting the bike via said din,very handy to know
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Just a little update on this.I've backed out of the Roadlok after reading varying reviews,last thing I want is having issues with it when abroad. So I've today bought the Hiplock DX1000 that will fit round the front wheel(not the disc but actual wheel)burridge01 wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 4:06 pm I'm tempted after reading your's and owls experience with it.Got to be better than a normal disc lock and me Hiplock doesn't really fit me bike anywhere I'm happy wiwi.Cheers gents.

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I hereby declare beach season 2026 opened.
It was +8 °C and windy today.
It was +8 °C and windy today.
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Today i received an appointment for my next knee replacement. When my hips are done ill be like the bionic man 
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This lovely warm (20C) dry and sunny weather tempted me out for a run to the seaside. Very quiet at Selsey, as the holiday park is not yet open for the season - that will come into force after Easter.
Did a bit of "windmill spotting", before a lunch stop at the Community Café in Fittleworth. They do a superb sausage bap and really good coffee. What's not to like? Well, the potholes, for one! The roads in Sussex are appalling - almost as bad as my native Berkshire and that's saying something!
Managed a very comfortable 165 miles and loved every minute!
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Did a bit of "windmill spotting", before a lunch stop at the Community Café in Fittleworth. They do a superb sausage bap and really good coffee. What's not to like? Well, the potholes, for one! The roads in Sussex are appalling - almost as bad as my native Berkshire and that's saying something!
Managed a very comfortable 165 miles and loved every minute!
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Should have given me a shout out as i live in sunny SelseyOld Foxy wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 5:17 pm This lovely warm (20C) dry and sunny weather tempted me out for a run to the seaside. Very quiet at Selsey, as the holiday park is not yet open for the season - that will come into force after Easter.
Did a bit of "windmill spotting", before a lunch stop at the Community Café in Fittleworth. They do a superb sausage bap and really good coffee. What's not to like? Well, the potholes, for one! The roads in Sussex are appalling - almost as bad as my native Berkshire and that's saying something!
Managed a very comfortable 165 miles and loved every minute!
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And I’m about a mile from Fittleworth…Doctor T wrote: Fri Mar 20, 2026 12:22 pm Should have given me a shout out as i live in sunny Selsey
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Thought you moved to the IOW Steve
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Nah, born on the Island but escaped after 19 years. The ferry’s way too expensive to live over there! Maybe when I give up biking and re-take up fishing…
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I can get to France and back cheaper than a return ticket from white link. Can never work out why they charge so much
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Because they have the monopoly. But,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,get a holiday and ferry deal,as my son does when he goes to visit his grandparents, then you can get the crossing for as little as £60 return.When i lived there and worked away, i made sure I only ever got the mail boat from Southampton, was the cheapest way.No idea if it still isDoctor T wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 2:24 pm I can get to France and back cheaper than a return ticket from white link. Can never work out why they charge so much
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It’s the most expensive crossing per mile in the world. There have been numerous complaints over the cost since I was a kid, but they’ve never lead anywhere.
£60 day return for me and a bike, Robbing beggars!
£60 day return for me and a bike, Robbing beggars!
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How often do you go back Steve.I've not been back for over 10 years.Steve398 wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 8:44 pm It’s the most expensive crossing per mile in the world. There have been numerous complaints over the cost since I was a kid, but they’ve never lead anywhere.
£60 day return for me and a bike, Robbing beggars!
