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Nice solution there Herr P :-bd . I did almost exactly the same on my Sprint, not to keep road crud off the shock but the single side swinging arm linkage. Also, when I dismantled and serviced the linkage I squeezed rubber O rings into the gap between the SA and the top linkage bolt - a new mod for ...

billinom8s wrote: ↑Feb 5th, '26, 19:13 Get ya dirt Bike sorted and come out in the mud

It's not the dirt bike that needs sorting, it's me .

Now I'm the proud possessor of an extra 125 cc's in the shape of an '09 Chink trailie, I was wondering what you folks with many bikes in your garage do in the shape of multi-bike insurance? Or do you insure them separately? I'm with Bikesure for my Triumph but before I contact them I would like to k...

Pretty effin depressin innit ? Am thinking of getting a boat, it'd be more use .

Yep, been bashing the axe (oooh Matron ;;) ) for years now, also play a bit of banjo for my sins :shock: - all acoustic I'm afraid, non of yer elecktrickery antics, I'm too old and unskilled to cross over to that sort of malarky. Was running a four-piece stringband on and off for quite a few years b...

billinom8s wrote: ↑Feb 3rd, '26, 14:15 Give me a shout Next time.

O.k. but it deffo won't be on the bike as will be dropping off a guitar in Ashburton and have people to see in Plymouth and Plympton. Might have Mrs R with me too.

billinom8s wrote: ↑Feb 3rd, '26, 08:37 When did you visit?

Rainbow Moto? 18th January and again (briefly) on the 26th. Might be popping down that way again on the 13th.

Ta for the heads up Rob. I'm heading down to Plymouth again soon so will look in and see for myself. Incidentally folks, having now thoroughly road tested it, I can recommend the new Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge cafe at 371 Cattewater Road in Prince Rock, Plymouth. Ian the owner tells me that as wel...

Yep, if you know your mid 20th century history the parallels are worrying.

Should be up for this Si'.

billinom8s wrote: ↑Jan 12th, '26, 21:23 are you going down there?

Yep, don't know when yet though. Previous comments about rain gods still apply and I might then put together a rideout taking in a visit.

Ming wrote: ↑Jan 10th, '26, 15:43 I think Rainbow Motorcycles are moving to Plymouth. Not sure when

I can confirm that they have now moved. More info' here: https://www.southwestbikers.com/viewtopic.php?t=102642

For info' Rainbow Motorcycles have moved from their Ashburton address to a new location. They are now located at 371 Cattedown Road, Prince Rock, PLYMOUTH PL4 0SF. Tel' 07989 762 131. It's the old Plymouth Reptiles and Aquatics building and is directly opposite GSF Car Parts at Faraday Mill. They've...

billinom8s wrote: ↑Jan 10th, '26, 14:55 When are you going?

When the rain gods have called it a day. I'll let you know if you want - but first I'll phone Rainbow M/C's to see if Ming's heads up is true.

Anyone any experience of Trago2Wheels? I might take a jaunt down there for a sniff around when the weather picks up. There's some mixed reviews online so if it's carp then I'll give it a miss and ride on down to Rainbow Motorcycles' cafe in Ashburton.

Here's a link: https://www.trago2wheels.co.uk/