Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
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Bounced because i need to get my bike repaired, anyone?
Doc Lynam
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- Jun 19, 2011
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Bikes of Brighton down Preston Circus.
Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
They don't do repairs, only spares, clothing and servicing.
Doc Lynam
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Since when, they used to have a garage out the back!? There used to be a really good one outside Shoreham Harbour in the dip, but not sure if he's still there.
GingerBeerMan
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I know a good mechanic, dunno if all mechanics do repairs though 
Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
they garage out the back is for servicing and repairs (mechanical) not paint/cosmetic.
Have known some of the guys in there for years, was only taking to them about it a while back, they recommended someone, but he currently got so much work on cant fit me in for 3 months, i want it done quicker
do you have a name or number for the guy in Shoreham?
Doc Lynam
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Sorry didn't read the original post just repair line! There is a good spray painter think he does bumps as well, again at Preston Circus next to the viaduct bridge, going down the hill towards the fire station. Don't know his name but friends have had work done by him, so you would need to snoop around. Had a look online and kind find it but i know he's there. Again Shoreham guy was a mechanic so ignore that one.
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Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
Thanks, will pop along and have a look.
GingerBeerMan
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Guys, thought i'd bump this thread. Having real trouble trying to find my next bike. I've heard 600cc's are silly to restrict because their PWR means they can't go much faster than a 125. I've been told 250cc's are not much different to 125's and there seem to be no 400cc bikes on the market that are naturally 33bhp. Anyone had any experience of buying a restricted bike or buying a bigger bike and restricting?
Can 600's be reasonable restricted and still give good performance? Thanks for any advice.
Can 600's be reasonable restricted and still give good performance? Thanks for any advice.
Northstand CAT
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I have just finished my 2 years restriction, had my bandit 600 restricted to 33bhp. The difference in power compared to the 125 that i learnt on is huge. Its hard to find any decent 400s about, and the 250s are generally quite expensive to buy, plus you will probably want something more powerful after a year or 2. Would recommend restricting a 600, its relatively cheap to do. If it uses carbs, just buy the right washers on ebay and get it will take your local bike garage less than an hour to fit them. You'll easily get a restricted 600 up to 90mph and better acceleration than the majority of cars on the road.
GingerBeerMan
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Ok thanks, i'll probably look for a 600 then. 90mph is more than enough for what I need.
DanielT
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The line of bikes looked great last night
I am absolutely freezing my tits off on my bike at the mo.
Anybody got any recommendations?
Already wear thermal base layers, and have decent winter textiles but still so cold.
The only thing is my textiles aren't gore tex, but I think that only affects their water proof rating not warmth.
Anybody got any recommendations?
Already wear thermal base layers, and have decent winter textiles but still so cold.
The only thing is my textiles aren't gore tex, but I think that only affects their water proof rating not warmth.
Uncle C
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Heated grips are a real bonus.
DanielT
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Coupled them with hand guards (not the wooly hand cosies, the plastic shields like on motocross. Acerbis ones look good and you can fit leds)
The guards stop the wind which is most of the problem. You can get heated layers too but then you're messing around with battery packs or plugging yourself in to the battery
Doc Lynam
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Ok old courier trick, this is going to sound a bit Blue Peter but it absolutely works. First get heated grips an absolute must, then buy some handle bar mitts and this is the trick! At high speed the wind pushes the mitts onto the clutch and brake so get a piece of curtain rail, cut it so one long piece will completely fit in both mitts. Then bend it round the front of the handle bars creating a bow effect (bending away from the rider). Its not been done in this picture below but the rail would bow in front of the black cables. This keeps them from collapsing at high speed. Absolutely work's a dream and the added bonus your hands are so warm you can wear summer gloves so you have greater sensitivity and control on the levers, which you dont get with big winter gloves.
Also buy a decent fog city insert like below this will allow you to close visor completely without it steaming up. I also used something like a pollution mask which attached inside the helmet, which seemed to added to the clarity.
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One last tip get a wind and rain proof snood, keeps you neck warm. Hope that helps, happy riding.
Ok old courier trick, this is going to sound a bit Blue Peter but it absolutely works. First get heated grips an absolute must, then buy some handle bar mitts and this is the trick! At high speed the wind pushes the mitts onto the clutch and brake so get a piece of curtain rail, cut it so one long piece will completely fit in both mitts. Then bend it round the front of the handle bars creating a bow effect (bending away from the rider). Its not been done in this picture below but the rail would bow in front of the black cables. This keeps them from collapsing at high speed. Absolutely work's a dream and the added bonus your hands are so warm you can wear summer gloves so you have greater sensitivity and control on the levers, which you dont get with big winter gloves.
Also buy a decent fog city insert like below this will allow you to close visor completely without it steaming up. I also used something like a pollution mask which attached inside the helmet, which seemed to added to the clarity.
One last tip get a wind and rain proof snood, keeps you neck warm. Hope that helps, happy riding.
Thanks for the great advice mate.
Have already got heated grips and a fog insert but the mitts idea is a good one.
Might look a bit daft on my VFR but not sure I care that much.
It seems to be my chest and thighs that get super cold.
Any courier tips for that, or do I just need to man up?
Ok old courier trick, this is going to sound a bit Blue Peter but it absolutely works. First get heated grips an absolute must, then buy some handle bar mitts and this is the trick! At high speed the wind pushes the mitts onto the clutch and brake so get a piece of curtain rail, cut it so one long piece will completely fit in both mitts. Then bend it round the front of the handle bars creating a bow effect (bending away from the rider). Its not been done in this picture below but the rail would bow in front of the black cables. This keeps them from collapsing at high speed. Absolutely work's a dream and the added bonus your hands are so warm you can wear summer gloves so you have greater sensitivity and control on the levers, which you dont get with big winter gloves.
Also buy a decent fog city insert like below this will allow you to close visor completely without it steaming up. I also used something like a pollution mask which attached inside the helmet, which seemed to added to the clarity.
One last tip get a wind and rain proof snood, keeps you neck warm. Hope that helps, happy riding.
Thanks for the great advice mate.
Have already got
heated grips and a fog insert but the mitts idea is a good one.
Might look a bit daft on my VFR but not sure I care that much.
It seems to be my chest and thighs that get super cold.
Any courier tips for that, or do I just need to man up?
Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
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Like you said when you are cold you don't care what you look like, if it keeps you warm!
For the legs make sure you have invested in a real descent pair of leather trousers with lining, for me they are the only thing that keeps you truly warm. Not a thin pair but the heavy duty ones, another tip buy a strong pair of braces to keep them up if you have a thin figure. Then invest in gore tex winter trousers which should fit over the top. Those two layers with as you have said thermals will be more then enough, again this is proper winter wear you will roast if it's not bloody cold. For the chest never really had a problem to be honest, had a good Buffalo winter jacket that had lining that could be removed in spring, i did wear a thermal top, jumper and North Face fleece underneath when it was really cold. Also for your feet if its pissy weather, wear thick socks put them inside plastic bags then put them, inside your boots. Keeps feet dry nearly every time!
Hope that helps anything else just ask.
Ps Your chest maybe cold because your jacket is lose around the neck letting air rush in, if it is i would get a snood.
Also with the double trousers' try them in the shop and find a pair that you can bent the knees in fairly comfortably.
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