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Willopotomas
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by Willopotomas » Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:43 pm
Just bought meself a new roof. About time really, as the current one is getting a bit long in the tooth. Coming on ten years old, and I'm pretty sure the kids have used it as a ball a few times judging by the scuff marks.
I'm not one for the latest fashions. As long as my bonce is well encased in a protective shell, that'll do me.
Got it from this place
www.lidsdirect.co.uk
Delivered tomorrow.. Shall give a verdict when it arrives. Current lid is also and HJC, so am confident with the size I've picked.

Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.
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blinkey501
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by blinkey501 » Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:36 pm
Just bought myself a new lid for when I am the Honda 90.
What dya think?

Tolerance will be our undoing.
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HisNibbs
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by HisNibbs » Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:31 pm
I just bought a "dayglo" yellow HJC one to match my new over vest now I'm a sensible BMW rider.

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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:19 pm
HisNibbs wrote:I just bought a "dayglo" yellow HJC one to match my new over vest now I'm a sensible BMW rider.

Do you have a special selection of "riding ties" or do you just make do with the ones you wear for all other occasions?
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lazarus
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by lazarus » Mon May 18, 2015 8:36 am
blinkey501 wrote:Just bought myself a new lid for when I am the Honda 90.
What dya think?

Great. Would have been even better with "spock" ears. Are you going to stick a mohican on it?
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Willopotomas
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by Willopotomas » Mon May 18, 2015 6:12 pm
blinkey501 wrote:Just bought myself a new lid for when I am the Honda 90.
What dya think?

Something about this makes me, uneasy.. Not a lot of things do that.. But this does..lol.
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.
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fatboy
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by fatboy » Mon May 18, 2015 6:35 pm
I just bought an AGV Skyline Italia ( what other colour scheme ! )
Fantastic fit, fantastic comfort, ratchet buckle strap fantastic, drop down sun visor fantastic, wind noise... fucking unbearable

Cleverly disguised as an adult !
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BikerGran
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by BikerGran » Mon May 18, 2015 9:36 pm
When I first bought my AGV helmet I found the wind noise unbearable, but not having any more dosh I had to put up with it. But as it got used to the shape of my head - 'bedded in' you might say - the wind noise got less! So I'd say give it a chance!
The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young.
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Willopotomas
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by Willopotomas » Mon May 18, 2015 9:39 pm
Wind noise isn't an issue as I use ear plugs anyway.

Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.
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blinkey501
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by blinkey501 » Tue May 19, 2015 4:40 am
lazarus wrote:blinkey501 wrote:Just bought myself a new lid for when I am the Honda 90.
What dya think?

Great. Would have been even better with "spock" ears. Are you going to stick a mohican on it?

Tolerance will be our undoing.
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Tue May 19, 2015 8:21 am
Is this the only helmet that requires a liberal coating of factor 50 on sunny days?
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MartDude
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by MartDude » Tue May 19, 2015 5:08 pm
D-Rider wrote:Is this the only helmet that requires a liberal coating of factor 50 on sunny days?
If you're into nude sunbathing, no.
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Tue May 19, 2015 5:34 pm
MartDude wrote:D-Rider wrote:Is this the only helmet that requires a liberal coating of factor 50 on sunny days?
If you're into nude sunbathing, no.

You and your anatomical sundial .....

“Scientists investigate that which already is. Engineers create that which has never been.”
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