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by Parky
Thu May 01, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Into the valley.
Replies: 0
Views: 1824

Into the valley.

Anyone going to the MAG do at Sledmere this weekend?
Bring on the party,can't wait.
Parky..
by Parky
Thu May 01, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Headlight failure again!
Replies: 8
Views: 5650

Standard bulbs my friend. I will take it to bits after the weekend as it is needed.
Parky
by Parky
Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Headlight failure again!
Replies: 8
Views: 5650

Thanks guys but where is the reg/rec?
by Parky
Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Headlight failure again!
Replies: 8
Views: 5650

Headlight failure again!

Hi,
I have put about 6000 miles on my r1100s and have got through 4 headlight dipped beam bulbs in that time.Can anyone tell me what I need to be looking at to cure this or is it just that boxer vibes that cause it to blow.It blew yesterday at the Mot station but was o.k. when I left the house.(new ...
by Parky
Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: In the dark!
Replies: 14
Views: 8208

My R1100s went for it's Mot the other day and the dip beam was o.k. when I set off but had blown at the test centre,Failure.Not a problem I had a spare one under the seat as it seems to eat them so last time I bought two.I'll swap it now,easy job,I thought but would it hellers like go in the hole ...
by Parky
Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: TYRE WEAR!!
Replies: 21
Views: 10440

I can tell you what's wrong with your tyres mate.
North Yorkshire County Council Highways funding policy.
I think the roads have got a lot worse than they used to be,even the good lines on a lot of corners from last year don't seem to be there anymore nevermind the surface dressing that's a poor ...
by Parky
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:31 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Now I can have whatever I want I don't know what I want.
Replies: 15
Views: 10339

The rules did change for commercial vehicles because of bosses buying them and only having to pay van tax 500 points on tax code (£110 a year roughly)so two years ago they doubled it and either this april or next unsure which now but if you don't keep records and receipts you get charged for fuel to ...
by Parky
Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: Boxerpix
Topic: Off-road pics
Replies: 7
Views: 4719

How many guys here used to do enduro riding? I used to do the north of england rounds and the fast eddy's too.Iwas only in it for fun but to ride on the same course as knighter and paul edmonson e.t.c certainly was a better view than stood in the sidelines.I stopped after seeing too many mates going ...
by Parky
Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Now I can have whatever I want I don't know what I want.
Replies: 15
Views: 10339

You might be better off getting a big flash motor and then trading your own car for a bike of choice then!
Watchout though cause a lad at my old job had a company van for four years personal use as well and at first it was free but when the accountant made a mistake with the tax return he had to ...
by Parky
Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Now I can have whatever I want I don't know what I want.
Replies: 15
Views: 10339

Now your showing off.
If you want two wheels and your firm expects four you might have to compromise and get a Plaggy Rat.
Parky..

In all seriousness what's the trade off cause you'll have to earn it?
Oh and don't forget the company car tax.
Vans are cheaper tax and weekend rubbish tips are easy ...
by Parky
Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Planning a Scotland tour mid April
Replies: 29
Views: 13367

Shame your not going till monday.Me and a mate or two are doing a similar route starting Friday morning and getting home Sunday evening weather permitting.You'd have been more than welcome. Dossing down in a wigwam or two as there fairly cheap.If I was in a B&B I wouldn't want to get up if it's cold ...
by Parky
Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: an impending knock of doom?
Replies: 8
Views: 6123

I have just bought my old bike back which I sold last year and it's doing the same thing.It seemed to take a while to start and vibrated at certain revs. Swapped the paralever bearings put on some new hoops(cured the vibes),done the valve clearances and plugs but it still skipped a beat at tickover ...
by Parky
Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Gearbox Problem (URGENT)
Replies: 2
Views: 2172

Gearbox Problem (URGENT)

Hi,
I have a question about my gearbox.I changed the oil in my gearbox last week and rode it on sunday and it performed fine..Tonight I went out for about 100 miles and when about twenty miles from home it jumped in and out of third in rapid succession while accelerating out of a corner just after ...
by Parky
Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: SCOTLAND ROUTES
Replies: 14
Views: 8699

SCOTLAND ROUTES

Hi to all,
especially the guys in Scotland as I am seeking your wisdom.
When I got my baby a month ago I went to stay at Killin for a long weekend as an excuse to test the bike.I am going back up to Scotland on the 14 to the 17 of July and my yearning for Scottish roads and scenery isn't satisfied ...
by Parky
Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Jacket over gloves or vice versa?
Replies: 14
Views: 7865

Iv'e always worn a leather jacket and never had a problem with gloves over even in the rain.But I just got a goretex jacket recently and found I had to tuck my gloves under as they were filling up sharpish.