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by Horizontally opposed
Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: Days Out
Topic: Hey HerrFlick
Replies: 1
Views: 3512

Hey HerrFlick

Two BM tourists passing Brisbane 24th on route to Maleny. One tourist (me) at loose end Friday. If you are a freelance gentleman, want to join up in Maleny, Thursday or Friday? I've always thought that two mango and graphite R1100s would look good together in front of a coffee shop for a photo-op., ...
by Horizontally opposed
Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Boertrix Fantasy Road Race League
Replies: 8
Views: 4553

off topic.

Al,

PM sent
by Horizontally opposed
Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: This looks great
Replies: 2
Views: 5044

Alps bike hire

Thanks for suggesting an alternative, although the possibility of back-to back rides on different makes is appealing. However cost must be considered, and I am after all, a Trixter. Wear a dinner jacket under the leathers, and drop in to Klosters or Garmisch. for a James Bond moment. Well I can drea...
by Horizontally opposed
Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: This looks great
Replies: 2
Views: 5044

This looks great

Anyone zeroed in on this yet?

http://www.highbike-paznaun.com/welcome/

I haven't done it, but I would really love to.

To me this looks sensational. I could fly in from Oz. Base myself nearby, and ride up and down on a great mix of bikes.

Any reports yet??
by Horizontally opposed
Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:07 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: This means war.!
Replies: 1
Views: 2188

This means war!

Sorry couldn't get the link to work.

Owner described bike as an agricultural all terrain vehicle.
by Horizontally opposed
Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:03 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: This means war.!
Replies: 1
Views: 2188

This means war.!

I found this for sale.

The description warrants the owner being dragged behind the bike over a cowpasture, but it is still a good deal. In the main ad it is registered to 2102.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/used/bmw/r50,
by Horizontally opposed
Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:51 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Jets
Replies: 54
Views: 19807

Jets.

For aircrew, or anyone who ever dreamed of being one, the following blog is great reading.

http://www.pprune.org/aviation-history- ... ory-3.html

Apparently a blog for ex test pilots.
by Horizontally opposed
Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Jets
Replies: 54
Views: 19807

Re previous post.

Please excuse previous alzheimers moment.

Rolly Beaumont flew the TSR2 from Scotland to Wales very quickly, not the Lightning.

I should proof read my own work.
by Horizontally opposed
Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Jets
Replies: 54
Views: 19807

Folland aircraft etc.

Long shot, but there was also a Folland Midge. It's a big step from 'midge' to 'meek' but it is all I can offer. You can Google Folland Midge for more facts. Of the great, very much lamented, Lightning. I once heard an interview with Rollie Beaumont who described flying the aircraft from the South c...
by Horizontally opposed
Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Fear of Falling, The Epilogue.
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Fear of falling past

Not on your sweet bippy I don't. http://www.hardracing.com/shocks%20&%20steering%20damp/Penske.htm Penske pretty much dominates US racing (I know, I know) but I just love having something no one else has. The pose value is huge. (probably so is the price.) Ohlins are just so yesterday. (':lol:')...
by Horizontally opposed
Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Fear of Falling, The Epilogue.
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Fear of falling less

Thanks for the link on Conti pressures. Never thought to check. I never take a pillion, so hoped a lower and softer pressure would be okay, but I will pump them back up to make sure no overheating problems. Never heard of Conti Attack2 C until you mentioned it. Too late now. Ah well. We live and (so...
by Horizontally opposed
Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Fear of Falling, The Epilogue.
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Fear of Falling, The Epilogue.

It was tyres. Fitted a set of Conti Attack2 and all my problems went away. Tips in easily and tracks true. No longer necessary to have two strong men prise my fingers off the handlebars. I have gone back to 33/38 pressures, which is near factory recommendation. Jury still out on that, but feels good...
by Horizontally opposed
Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Fear of falling
Replies: 26
Views: 12368

Fear of Falling

Very fair point Vince, but I don't think I am the cause, but I am probably magnifying the symptom by gripping too hard (either with hands or sphincter.) However no point in doing a course until I am confident the bike is as good and as safe as I can make it. Plenty of courses here-about, though sadl...
by Horizontally opposed
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Fear of falling
Replies: 26
Views: 12368

Fear of falling

Fear of falling now becomes fear of running out of money. I don't disagree with any suggestions, but the cost of tyres plus shocks (even Wilbers) now approaching 20% of value of bike. Better to jack up the spark plugs and wheel a new bike in underneath. (':)') Anyway one thing at a time or I won't l...
by Horizontally opposed
Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:52 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Fear of falling
Replies: 26
Views: 12368

Fear of falling.

A Welsh wedding and a chopper club wedding at Caerphilly Castle.

Now we know why that bastion is leaning at 30 degrees.

It was wild knees-up.(':lol:')

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