Monthly Archives: October 2006
College… there was blood everywhere
Brake blood as far as the eye could see… we were dripping in brake fluid as we finally got our hands dirty and stripped callipers, replaced brake pads, and used compressors to blow pistons out – and when that failed we hit them with hammers. It was so much fun to just mess around and … Continue reading
This blogging lark is fun
You may be able to tell I’m on leave…! But just quickly it’s nice to see that Robin has the measure of me http://www.cybersoc.com/2006/10/two_big_guys_on.html
Mobile phones
This could be a traditional rant from a biker about how people using mobile phones are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road. And it is. I know from personal experience that when I’m in the car and I’ve used a mobile I think it’s fine… no problem I’ve got control… but … Continue reading
Bloody manhole covers!
Why oh why oh why do they insist on putting them in the middle of bends? Does anyone at the council know what they do to bikers!? On the way to my new house I counted 12 manhole covers in places where they can cause me to lose grip as I’m going around a corner…12… … Continue reading
What’s this all about then?
Journey To Russia is explained simply; 3 Blokes, 3 Bikes, 3 Weeks. The journey starts in September 2007, when Matt, Patrick and Stace leave the weekly londonbikers.com meet for the far flung cities of St Petersburg and Moscow. The journey will cover several thousand miles in a very short period, crossing the familar western Europe … Continue reading
Schuberth S1 Helmet – Review
I apparently own the best helmet money can buy, it’s nice to know that my £350 has gone some-way to giving me the quietest, safest lid on the market. If you enjoy this review – I’ve written a few others you may like. Whilst this image doesn’t do the lid any favours design wise, I … Continue reading
TomTom Rider Review
I’ve lived with the Rider for a little under six months now. I’ve gone through using it in rain, hail, snow, wind… for short rides, for France, for get out a jail free card when I want to go ‘off route’… and I love it… I’ll say now it has one serious short-coming, but I’ll … Continue reading
All stop, brakes on.
Turns out I was right, Brakes are quite exciting. The disks that glow are made from Carbon Fibre and are REALLY expensive, the braided hoses are cheep but make a huge difference and it turns out my brakes are really bad and need replacing before I start scoring the disk The course at Merton is … Continue reading
Excited about brakes
Yes it’s true… I’ve got all excited about brakes. Tonight at my Motorbike Mechanics couse at Merton College we’re learning how to deal with brakes and it’s got me all turned on… there’s all kind of geeky things I didn’t know… like special kinds of lines that improve the performance, you can buy disks that … Continue reading
The Barge Inn Review
I love this place, I really do. The beer was outstanding (Brains SA don’t ‘ya know) the people where friendly, the sun was out and I managed to pinch a plot right in the middle of an Ariel bike club meet.. couldn’t be much more perfect. The field is small, but will easily accommodate up … Continue reading
