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From: T i m on 1 Sep 2008 19:26 On Mon, 1 Sep 2008 23:22:12 +0100, "JB" <JB(a)Nospam.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Based on the idea that soft wears hard, I wonder if I made replacement >> bushes in brass they would work better against the nylon than steel >> (but would they be strong enough)? >> >They were originally all needle rollers, so someone's already swapped them >out. Ok .. > Just machine some more bushes up in Nylatron. That sounds fancy? > I've got a metre or two >of ~30mm dia at work I can let you have a few bits of if you like. Oh, you are very kind. >Email me at jMbyrne_AT_greenyonder_DOT_co_DOTuk (changing the colour to blue >obviously). Will do. Another thought, what about (me) turning the inner bushes in stainless? All the best .. T i m
From: Champ on 2 Sep 2008 03:59 On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:56:56 +0100, T i m <news(a)spaced.me.uk> wrote: >On Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:40:01 +0200, Andy Bonwick >>Get out there and ride >>bikes because they're fun and not because it's some kind of retro >>fashion statement. > >Oh, so we all have to do what Andy Bonwick says and for the reasons he >states now eh? Certainly not. As a recipe for sanity, that would be a disaster. >This may offend your whole weird little trip but I don't generally >ride motorbikes for fun. eh? What other reason is there? -- Champ Two standard issue crutches To email me, neal at my domain should work.
From: T i m on 2 Sep 2008 05:51 On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:59:38 +0100, Champ <neal(a)champ.org.uk> wrote: >On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:56:56 +0100, T i m <news(a)spaced.me.uk> wrote: > >>On Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:40:01 +0200, Andy Bonwick > >>>Get out there and ride >>>bikes because they're fun and not because it's some kind of retro >>>fashion statement. >> >>Oh, so we all have to do what Andy Bonwick says and for the reasons he >>states now eh? > >Certainly not. As a recipe for sanity, that would be a disaster. > >>This may offend your whole weird little trip but I don't generally >>ride motorbikes for fun. > >eh? What other reason is there? Hehe. Efficient transport in congested areas. Easier parking in congested areas. An 'alternative' form of transport (for a change). They used to be more economical than most cars. Easier to maintain (lighter engineering, better access). HTH. All the best .. T i m
From: T i m on 2 Sep 2008 06:55 On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:12:27 +0200, Ace <b.rogers(a)ifrance.com> wrote: >On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:51:10 +0100, T i m <news(a)spaced.me.uk> wrote: > >>On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:59:38 +0100, Champ <neal(a)champ.org.uk> wrote: >> >>>On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:56:56 +0100, T i m <news(a)spaced.me.uk> wrote: > >>>>This may offend your whole weird little trip but I don't generally >>>>ride motorbikes for fun. >>> >>>eh? What other reason is there? >> >>Hehe. >> >>Efficient transport in congested areas. > >Bollocks. A push-bike is much better. A push bike can be more efficient under some (many) circumstances but the bike is more efficient than a car and for my general usage. > >>Easier parking in congested areas. > >Push-bike. Agreed, sort of. You can generally leave a motorbike locked (to itself) and unattended in the road and not get it stolen. Not the case with a push bike. > >>An 'alternative' form of transport (for a change). > >Push-bike. Yup, and I've got a MTB, Trail bike and tandem. > >>They used to be more economical than most cars. > >Push-bike. Agreed. > >>Easier to maintain (lighter engineering, better access). > >Push-bike. Agreed. > >So why do you want a 120mph motorbike instead? I don't, I would happily have it limited to 80 mph (to allow overtaking on the motorway). I got it because it was cheap, not because how fast it went. I got it so that our Daughter could have the CB Two Fifty (for the moment). [1] > Could it possibly be >because it's more fun? It could be but in this case it isn't. Some thoughts for you then (I was going to say 'questions' but as some of you appear to know me better than I know myself). Ok, in my 35+ years riding motorcycles, how many sports bikes have I had? How many times have I done 'the ton'? How many times have I been out on rides 'wiv me mates'. How many points have I got on my licence? How many times have I been tugged by the police (on a bike)? Good luck. All the best .. T i m [1] I phoned her insurance company yesterday (she was on a driving lesson) re transferring her policy from her scooter to my CB. Her existing Co wouldn't even offer her cover but they did find one who would offer TPFT at �900 (via the NU). TP only was �484 via AXA.
From: Champ on 2 Sep 2008 13:39
On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:09:46 +0100, T i m <news(a)spaced.me.uk> wrote: >Luckily, we are all different ... I'm not! <scarpers before Eddie arrives> -- Champ Two standard issue crutches To email me, neal at my domain should work. |