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by uptoere
Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:37 am
Forum: Recommended products/services
Topic: Roadtecs - the first 1500 miles
Replies: 46
Views: 33642

I think they did you a favour to be honest minivin.

If, in the unlikely event of an unexpected tarmac/arse interface, you may have come a cropper with the insurance assessor. :(

Paul S
by uptoere
Sun Sep 05, 2004 2:07 pm
Forum: Recommended products/services
Topic: Roadtecs - the first 1500 miles
Replies: 46
Views: 33642

I've done 3000 miles on the Z6 now and I'm getting used to the noise from the front end. I've played about with the suspension settings and this has improved the understeer I was noticing.

They performed very well over the alpine roads. Two up with luggage, they stuck to the dry roads at least as ...
by uptoere
Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:56 am
Forum: Recommended products/services
Topic: Roadtecs - the first 1500 miles
Replies: 46
Views: 33642

Sorry to rain on the parade, but... I've just put a pair of Z6 roadtecs on the bike following the rave reviews that they seem to be getting on the forum.

I've noted that they are very noisy at low speed. As Mick noted, they sound as if a wheel bearing has failed. My previous pair of 020s were ...
by uptoere
Thu Apr 15, 2004 2:01 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Hideous panniers
Replies: 42
Views: 28827

are they for carrying road salt??


Tee hee.....excellent :D


Now lets check Ebay for the mountain of Corbin panniers that are about to be put on the market 8)

Panniers are a necessary evil for touring, and it shows that some companies are trying their best to fulfill our needs....for a price ...
by uptoere
Sat Mar 13, 2004 10:59 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Would / do YOU go pillion?
Replies: 9
Views: 11600

78TT e'h Paul!!!!!! still got my Hailwood Martini jacket!!!!!,remember staying in a crappy B+B and throwing all our dirty undies out of the sky light probably still blocking the guttering up!!!! had to share a double bed with a mate christ what an exsperience that was!!!!!.

Chris C

78TT?......I ...
by uptoere
Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:32 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Would / do YOU go pillion?
Replies: 9
Views: 11600

Adam,

When Mike Hailwood made his come-back to the Isle of Man, there was a big lottery held. Second prize was a new Arai helmet, first prize was a lap of the island circuit as Mike's pillion. :shock:

A German lad won it, poor sod. They came past where we were sitting on the mountain section. I ...
by uptoere
Fri Mar 12, 2004 7:37 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: What's your poison??
Replies: 32
Views: 30110

Reg,

Thanks for the info on the Breaker Malt Lager, ABV 4.8 sounds about right. Glad it's still out there. Does the other stuff come in gel form?

Anyone experience the 'Blood Tub' (Ship Inn) beer festival in Burscough, Lancashire?

50 guest beers plus the half a dozen regular real ales, together ...
by uptoere
Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:21 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: What's your poison??
Replies: 32
Views: 30110

Thanks Reg,

It has been sadly missed as part of my calorie controlled diet :lol:

Paul S
by uptoere
Thu Mar 11, 2004 7:20 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: What's your poison??
Replies: 32
Views: 30110

Re: What's your poison??

[quote="bikemad99"]Richard ,

as you know I work for Coors Brewers (Formerly Bass) so I am a bit choosey with beer. It has to be browney colour & wet. There is no bad beer,just some better than others.

Reg.


Reg,

Do Coors (Bass) still brew 'Breaker'? It was an excellent American style beer ...