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General Discussion / Re: 1st ride with new winter gear
« on: November 23, 2019, 10:33:17 AM »
mine was also sitting in its sleeve for almost 3 years. While I thought it would be simple to install (or attach?) I ended up watching a youtube video or 2 to see how it was done. You bend the pinlock a lot more than I thought you'd have to in order to get it to snap in place. Give it a try and let us know how it works on the chilly morning rides.

I’ve used my pinlock insert (in an HJC) for 2 years now, year-round. In rides of down to 4c (39f) it works fine with no fogging. Also works well on humid days in a downpour where I used to get really difficult misting.

Still to find a good solution to genuine foggy conditions though, other than to avoid riding!


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General Discussion / Re: Saw my 1st X-Town 300 today
« on: November 14, 2019, 09:00:23 AM »

Decent looking bike, & Kymco quality.  If that's your market you could do a lot worse.

Which is basically the rationale behind my decision to purchase my XT300. So far, no regrets.
PS Can’t fault the after sales service either!



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Roadcraft / Re: Not making much headway with this Cat
« on: November 09, 2019, 04:16:28 PM »
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Roadcraft / Re: Not making much headway with this Cat
« on: November 09, 2019, 11:36:31 AM »
Judging from that first photo, if you pet it, do so with your gloves on!


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Roadcraft / Re: Ohio riders still riding
« on: November 09, 2019, 11:34:46 AM »
Whenver you see a British bike, you know you'll pass it an hour later as it either spews oil or the prince of darkness strikes the electrics.

Prince of Darkness? That was Joseph Lucas wasn’t it?
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General Discussion / Re: Parking a scooter
« on: November 09, 2019, 11:30:22 AM »
I've seen that before, the issue with them is ya gotta keep it somewhere. the velcro strap you can keep handy right on the handlebar

You’re right of course, but having splashed the cash on one on the grounds it’s a whole lot cheaper than my pride and joy toppling over, I find it fits neatly into the LH cubby hole on my X-Town 300!


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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: How long till spring?
« on: November 08, 2019, 03:14:49 PM »
In answer to the post question, too damn long!  That said, we shouldn't wish our lives away  :D

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General Discussion / Re: I love living and riding in the Southeast USA
« on: November 08, 2019, 09:39:18 AM »
Looks wonderful Al, thanks for sharing!

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General Discussion / Re: Humorous Truck Serv. Tech.
« on: November 06, 2019, 07:29:40 PM »

My daughter would have been proud of me.

As are we all!


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General Discussion / Re: Parking a scooter
« on: November 06, 2019, 07:24:47 PM »

One-hand use - broccoli bands....from the Corleone family's Sicilian produce shop, NYC. (put 'em around the neck of something - they're really tight!)

Stig

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General Discussion / Re: Parking a scooter
« on: November 06, 2019, 12:19:58 PM »
Parking brake should be required by law on rubber band drive scooters!!  Since they cannot be put in "gear" to provide some rolling resistance.   My Helix/Reflex/SilverWing/Burgman 400/TMAX had these brakes and were handy.
Fully agree John!  There are sometimes occasions where it's just not possible to park facing uphill.

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General Discussion / Re: Parking a scooter
« on: November 06, 2019, 09:51:36 AM »
I keep a wrap of velcro handy on my handlebar, that I can unroll a wrap around the grip and brake, for a parking brake

Yep, that'd work Randy and a quick browse on line shows me there are more high-tech options:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=ACEBIKES+Handbrems-Locking&ref=nb_sb_noss

Might try one   ;)

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General Discussion / Re: Parking a scooter
« on: November 06, 2019, 08:26:38 AM »
On the subject of parking...  Anyone else carry a stout rubber band for those odd occasions when you have to park on a slight downward slope (decline?)?  Side stand down then apply brake and hold in place with band.

I see the odd manufacturer is now offering scooter parking brakes. A great and useful addition imo.


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Roadcraft / Re: Big winds - parking!
« on: November 06, 2019, 08:17:25 AM »
I had a friend that owned a big Honda motorcycle. It had a straight kickstand on it. I can remember it blowing over two or three times in moderately high winds. It happens more often than you think.

Seem to recall earlier Ducati’s (SS900?) had self-retracting side stands. Caused many an accidental topple!


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General Discussion / Re: What do you use your scooter for?
« on: November 06, 2019, 08:14:04 AM »
And is that a thing in the US? Thought it was just London.


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