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by Cyclepeasant
Fri Feb 28, 2020 12:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Track Pump
Replies: 11
Views: 1945

Re: Track Pump

Apologies, replacement hoses and connectors only listed, seals nla. :sad:
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Feb 28, 2020 12:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Track Pump
Replies: 11
Views: 1945

Re: Track Pump

Topeak used sell replacement seals etc for the track pumps,I think Extra was the importer.
by Cyclepeasant
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:28 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2020.
Replies: 923
Views: 129560

Re: Bivvy a month 2020.

Whaaaaat! The members were supporting too??? Double :cry: Should av cycled and just turned up late for job no.1. (Parcel sorting)mostly unimportant shi...te...like,clothes,shoes , electronics,TV channel sales guff etc. A well below minimum wage job 🤐 Job no2 starts at 9am. Another minimum wage job. ...
by Cyclepeasant
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Last call: next Fri 21st, gigpacking, Rezillos, Northampton....
Replies: 11
Views: 3327

Re: Last call: next Fri 21st, gigpacking, Rezillos, Northampton....

Envious! How was it RIP? Had a crap day at both jobs today. Wish I had got car sorted. Heating system still not working. Can't find problem with fans and heated rear screen. Must be a secondary set of fuses in a zx away from main fuses under steering column. After all...it is french! Plus Central do...
by Cyclepeasant
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildcamping spots - the 8 best.
Replies: 45
Views: 6992

Re: Wildcamping spots - the 8 best.

Hear! Hear!
by Cyclepeasant
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike Pressure Washers
Replies: 11
Views: 2392

Re: Bike Pressure Washers

6ltr Hand pumped weed killer sprayer works fine, doesn't need charging,cost less than a tenner ,lasted over 25yrs ,I have washed bike after events before putting bike inside car or riding home...... :lol:
by Cyclepeasant
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Do I want a Geared Hub?
Replies: 21
Views: 3568

Re: Do I want a Geared Hub?

Aha! IGH's! An engineer's dream...sort of! I have bikes with all systems, derailleurs,IGH,and working to a pinion. 2spd SRAM auto...lethal,steer clear! 3spd SA,GB ... reliable, keep well oiled. 4spd nexus,noisey,rough,regrease every 4-5yrs. 7spd nexus, reliable,regrease every 4-5yrs, easy task. 8spd...
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:34 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Last call: next Fri 21st, gigpacking, Rezillos, Northampton....
Replies: 11
Views: 3327

Re: Last call: next Fri 21st, gigpacking, Rezillos, Northampton....

Damn! It's on Friday...am parcel sorting at 3am Saturday then day job starts at 9am ☹️,been lazy and not bothered to repair any of the cars. Fencing and greenhouse has taken priority since last weekends storm damage. More ☹️! Did get 4.5hrs riding early this morning, couldn't feel my fingers or toes...
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Last call: next Fri 21st, gigpacking, Rezillos, Northampton....
Replies: 11
Views: 3327

Re: Last call: next Fri 21st, gigpacking, Rezillos, Northampton....

WOW! Is that Faye Fife and Eugene Reynolds?? Can't stand the rezillos LP and top of the pops!! Saw them in '78 I think. I wonder if any tickets are available.....
by Cyclepeasant
Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Gigpacking Holland
Replies: 13
Views: 3331

Re: Gigpacking Holland

Interesting gig journey!
An exceptionally swear-free vid Dave!
Especially considering the weather conditions!! :wink:
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hang On, There's ADDERS In Kielder?!
Replies: 27
Views: 4893

Re: Hang On, There's ADDERS In Kielder?!

Midge's .... they are the ones to worry about in kielder...munch any visible flesh!! Bivvied there in the 80's . My face had swollen so much I couldn't ge my motorcycle lid on for two days...learnt a valuable lesson!! :YMSICK: (fat Face!)
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hang On, There's ADDERS In Kielder?!
Replies: 27
Views: 4893

Re: Hang On, There's ADDERS In Kielder?!

Adders are surprisingly quite prolific around the UK. Like most wild animals,more afraid of us humans!
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hang On, There's ADDERS In Kielder?!
Replies: 27
Views: 4893

Re: Hang On, There's ADDERS In Kielder?!

Lots of creepy crawlies!!! That why we love the outdoors!! :-bd
by Cyclepeasant
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Needle and Thread
Replies: 5
Views: 1090

Re: Needle and Thread

Just a suggestion,I have had splits in tyres , (particularly lightweight road tyres) next time ,use a folded £5 or £10 note in an emergency on the inside between the tyre and tube. Have covered over 100 miles on a Sunday night once riding back from an event!
by Cyclepeasant
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More WTF
Replies: 55
Views: 7749

Re: More WTF

Mmmmm....is a marine engine?
by Cyclepeasant
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: More WTF
Replies: 55
Views: 7749

Re: More WTF

OMG! My dad also had a scooter! A triumph Tina then a Li150 special and drove a reliant supervan MK3. That's how as a kid I learnt to repair mechanicals, fiberglass,spray and weld,...I should have accidentally set light to it,but it's reason why I am what I am today! Couldn't understand why I wasn't...
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More WTF
Replies: 55
Views: 7749

Re: More WTF

LOL!! Rufus748 I remember fitting a RD400 engine into my mates "L plated" coffin tanked RD 250 . He was another one with his front wheel up in the air at any opportunity! I am amazed he survived his teens too! Unfortunately my parents wouldn't allow me to have a motorcycle at 17, hence I s...
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More WTF
Replies: 55
Views: 7749

Re: More WTF

Z looks nice n tidy stu.
Is that one of your mods on the front end? (The retardation unit) :-bd
Looks like it could be off a commando/trident/rocket3?
The original jap ones were dire!
And the (now) classic motad zorst!
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More WTF
Replies: 55
Views: 7749

Re: More WTF

Sorry, couldn't remember the model,but the Darth Vader one , everyone wanted,but couldn't afford! Think the alien was a cheap copy but ACU /BS approved. We all had iridium visors too!! :cool: Had my ear clipped by a few officers for err...minor infringements, small no.plates,black visors....etc! Sig...
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More WTF
Replies: 55
Views: 7749

Re: More WTF

Are we talking 1980-90 "illegal" Darth Vader bandit? 👽

You bad boy!! :o
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Brake pad material
Replies: 18
Views: 2855

Re: Brake pad material

TNW.... :-bd
Well....you know us youngsters....
....we never learn!! :cool:
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Brake pad material
Replies: 18
Views: 2855

Re: Brake pad material

" Fireball of death" 😱
LOL!
Good to see a GOSH on here.
Some forums are... :roll:
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Brake pad material
Replies: 18
Views: 2855

Re: Brake pad material

Fwiw. There appears to be a lot of overthinking about stuff . 😱 If you are happy with OE fitment,stick with it. IME everyone likes things to perform in different ways. Life is , after all,a big experience and part of it is experimenting ,it's really the only way to learn. Surely it's the reason we g...
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Brake pad material
Replies: 18
Views: 2855

Re: Brake pad material

My experience is similar, except, sintered are better in the wet and muddy conditions,ie,better bite. Organic wear out very quickly in the muddy conditions. However,It depends on your riding style, confidence etc. Majority of my sintered pads last 3+ years. I have used various brands,all performed w...
by Cyclepeasant
Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Holy Seatpack Batman!
Replies: 17
Views: 3076

Re: Holy Seatpack Batman!

Ha! Ha! Ha!
Tick,Tock,Tick,Tock,
A perfect wind up!! :lol: