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Top man, thanks

Thanks, but all suspension OK, been looking into it a bit deeper on a strom site, there is an option of low and touring seat. Think I ended up with the low option as its quite dippy from previous owner. Preload and settings fine, mechanically she's up as high as it can go on its links, it's the seat...

Hi all, long time no posting, but occasionally popping in and out. I've got a Vstrom 650 09 plate as a winter hack, had it a while, great bike but seems a little low in the saddle. Book specs say seat height 835mm, but I've got 800. It has the standard dog bones at 140mm ctrs, and a decent shock wit...

Think all 3 had the dreaded yellow envelope

Pays to read the small print on the board eh? I had similar down Cornwall, sometimes the info is focused on cars and campers, and limited specifics for MC's
I don't think any ticket would stay put today with 15 foot waves over the breakwater!

Had a little drive down to West Bay for some retail therapy in Helmet City. Big number of bikes out today, so much so, that the top, main slipway MC park was full and spotted 3 unfortunate riders having 3 fines for group parking within a single car space. There was plenty of space down by the usual ...

MarcusBrigstock wrote:There should be at least 2 tickets so far.

Yeah, I have one spare, see you in the morning on the black ZZR.
Wayne

We'll be a ZZR1400 Black, a ZX6 green & a ZRX, welcome to tag along

One Spare Ticket....... £30 inc paddock pass.

Three of us will be leaving Podimore fuel station at 8am tomortow, and as above, I have one spare ticket with paddock pass.
Regards,
Wayne

Hi guys and girls, not posted for a while, just a heads up and wondering if anyone here is venturing to this coming Sunday 21st, Breakfast Meet at the Haynes Museum, Sparkford? We've been a regular with the car this year for the 4 wheeled meets (vids on Haynes Breakfast Club......youtube to give you...

I use http://www.xcweather.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; a lot, it don't look good at the track mid day. Checking Amesbury weather see's light rain most of day. As usual, check tomoz on the day and take some wet gear.

Skippy, I'll now be making my way a bit earlier bud, so no need for Cartgate. Have a good day out.

In the past I have done this............ Maci d,s N/abbott.............7.30 to 8.00 Exeter Services.............8.30 Cartgate [A303].........when we get there Little chef [near circuit] to fill up..............so can make way home without stopping for fuel....well further home Skippy, we'll see nea...

Here's my input guys & gals, hope its constructive :) As long as it's not raining 8) , I am planning to leave Cartgate picnic rest area 9am Sunday for BSB Thruxton on the bike. Those requiring brekky from further afield, theres a sit down cafe and toilets for you. A straight run from there, east...

Bumpty bump,
Hi skippy, been away from the forum, but looking to make the trip up to the circuit on Sunday 24th. Willing to lead out a group from Cartgate Picnic area A303 or join up with others more westerly on their way through. Boring trip on me tod! Terrier