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by RiceBurner
Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: bye bye telelever
Replies: 12
Views: 25818

Re: bye bye telelever

The only thing I missed when going from the GS (and R1100S) to the RS was the telelever. I liked the 'neutral' feel and lack of fork dive, but I'm no racer so maybe in more extreme riding it didn't inspire confidence amongst the fast boys. I even liked the separate indicator switches on the 1100S s...
by RiceBurner
Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: bye bye telelever
Replies: 12
Views: 25818

Re: bye bye telelever

Has to be said, Telelever is something I too am loathe to lose. I've ridden a few "normal" bikes in the past few years and without exception I find them "boingy" compared to the Rockster. That said, the R1250RS with Active/Dynamic suspension adjustment is very nice... until you ...
by RiceBurner
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Thin Blue Line, third pullover in one lifetime
Replies: 6
Views: 4252

Re: Thin Blue Line, third pullover in one lifetime

A bit annoying Gawaine but sounds like they were just doing a public service by highlighting a couple of minor errors of safety on your part. Thankfully for you they just imparted some observations and let you go on your way :wink: You can't be too unhappy with only 3 pulls by the Lads 'n' Lasses i...
by RiceBurner
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: bye bye telelever
Replies: 12
Views: 25818

Re: bye bye telelever

Has to be said, Telelever is something I too am loathe to lose. I've ridden a few "normal" bikes in the past few years and without exception I find them "boingy" compared to the Rockster. That said, the R1250RS with Active/Dynamic suspension adjustment is very nice... until you d...
by RiceBurner
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Hood biking jeans.
Replies: 5
Views: 4077

Re: Hood biking jeans.

I've got/tried/ridden in: Hoods (can't remember the model name): Thick heavy denim, Aramid shorts built in, hot as hell on a hot day and far too thick to wear in the office. Good Spring/Autumn jeans. Lindstrands Macan : Oddly cut, very small pockets, not terribly comfy on the bike. Rokker ML Legend:...
by RiceBurner
Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Am I missing something
Replies: 4
Views: 4540

Re: Am I missing something

The first one was an obvious crossing of the solid white - that's a direct contravention of a rule. The group of 4 is less obvious, but it's possible it's a known black spot (maybe the bends are blind, hard to tell from directly above), and there's an obvious property entrance at the end of the shor...
by RiceBurner
Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Bits'n'bobs for sale
Topic: WTD T40 toolkit wrench and seat rubbers
Replies: 3
Views: 4094

Re: WTD T40 toolkit wrench and seat rubbers

Is a 'Stealer' not an option for both, Looks like they are still on the parts list 52 53 7 650 966 TORX WRENCH - 40 16 11 2 323 615 BUMP STOP Cheers for that Jez I feel daft asking now the rubber stops are only a few quid from motorworks. I'll buy them from there. Motorworks tend to be my first opt...
by RiceBurner
Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Humour
Topic: Idiot sighting
Replies: 3
Views: 5773

Re: Idiot sighting

A mate of mine went into the services and asked for a black coffee, the assistant asked if he wanted milk with it I get that all the time. I think it's more that they are so bored in shit jobs that they aren't really listening to you, and anything that isn't in their list of trained products requir...
by RiceBurner
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: Geeks' Corner
Topic: Heat Pumps
Replies: 5
Views: 63072

Re: Heat Pumps

So we have a decree from a Politician Nett Zero Carbon 2050 (UK) and to go one better from another Politician 2045 (Scotland) WTF Nett Zero means is that it is anything but "Zero" Gas boilers redundant 2035. In terms of powering our homes they want us to use renewables such as Solar, Wind...
by RiceBurner
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: The cost of running Boxertrix
Replies: 17
Views: 9577

Re: The cost of running Boxertrix

Subs paid. Is it worth renewing the domain name for a longer period? The annual cost would then be reduced for that particular cost at least. Also - is it worth looking into a subscription system? Maybe have a 'free' membership level with limited permissions (eg not able to post photos, or something...
by RiceBurner
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Remember Hein Gericke knee pads?
Replies: 5
Views: 5158

Re: Remember Hein Gericke knee pads?

Are they still trading in Germany? I've still got 2 jackets and a pair of trousers and think they're brilliant. I don't think I've ever proofed them and they're still waterproof. Maybe a product of their own success? I think I remember reading somewhere last year that they'd shut down, even in Germ...
by RiceBurner
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: Bits'n'bobs for sale
Topic: Wanted: pannier liner
Replies: 7
Views: 5117

Re: Wanted: pannier liner

Long shot but has anyone got a pannier liner (one will do) for an R1100S/r11x0gs, rs, r, rt k1200rs/ early gt pannier? I bought a pair from ebay a few years ago - they fit well, and weren't that much. (can't put up a link - ebay doesn't seem to keep a purchase history longer than 3 years, and I bou...
by RiceBurner
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Boxerpix
Topic: Nice conversion of a r11s
Replies: 3
Views: 4617

Re: Nice conversion of a r11s

slparry wrote:Nice work... Only proviso I would make is it just makes an 1150R :)



I suppose the extra framework around the gearbox makes the S a bit stiffer than the R-R/Rockster ?

(and obviously there's the under-seat exhausts... )
by RiceBurner
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Remember Hein Gericke knee pads?
Replies: 5
Views: 5158

Re: Remember Hein Gericke knee pads?

Hi. Hein Gericke used to sell lightweight, flexible knee/elbow/shoulder armour that fixed to the lining of your clothes with snap-on studs. I don't think it was their own brand. It was very reasonably-priced. Does anyone recall this product? Is anything like it still made? Asking for a young studen...
by RiceBurner
Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Father forgive me ....
Replies: 14
Views: 9256

Re: Father forgive me ....

Well ... this weekend I spent out on the BCR upped the speeds by 10 mph (but still at legal limits in 30's and 40's of course) as was riding alone. Also filled up with E10 in Llangollen (the petrol station in Llan doesn't have E5 ... note to Welsh Weekenders) The extra speed and the use of E10 brou...

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