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Filtering in France
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KungFooBob »
Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:44 pm
I somehow stumbled on that article.
I'm confused.
So filtering wasn't illegal and was 'tolerated', but they then made it more legal and more people...
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Arai Tour x4
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IanB »
Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:00 pm
I want a lid for touring & also riding the mighty DT175MX down the occasional dusty lane. As the peak can be removed for road use or left on & the...
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Interviewing Paul Varnsverry
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Horse »
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:00 pm
Interviewing Paul Varnsverry On Protective Motorcycle Gear, EN Standards And CE Certifications
Spread over three pages:
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:22 am
Is this why you make rubbish decisions?
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Horse »
Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:46 pm
You know those *fail* videos? The ones we all watch, 'tut' at, and mutter about how the performer must be an idiot.
Here's one:
You have to ask...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:56 pm
PPE standards post-Brexit
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Hot_Air »
Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:33 pm
Now that the Brexit transition is complete, we have Government advice about Designated Standards for PPE. Exciting news! Now I can see why it was...
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Last post by Horse Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:48 pm
Consultation on changes to bike test
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Horse »
Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:12 am
Happened across this:
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation on a number of proposals that could see a...
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Last post by Bigyin Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:18 pm
Surprise & Startle
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Horse »
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:54 pm
You may be aware of Spin's involvement with the ''No Surprise, No Accident' capaign.
Some of the principles behind the campaign are:
- Existing...
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Last post by Scootabout Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:54 pm
Major vs. marginal gains in safety
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Hot_Air »
Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:39 pm
Talk to me about what riding approaches, skills or safety gear make a significant difference to safety, compared to marginal gains.
Cornering,...
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The Steering Thread
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Horse »
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:35 pm
There's a lot of really good information on steering / countersteering in the 'book' thread, so it seems a good idea to give it a thread of its own,...
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CBT Booked
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Tigs »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:04 pm
So today I went and had a one hour taster session.. I can pull off.. change up gear - go in a big circle -and brake .. I only stalled once.. which I...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:24 pm
SMARTening motorways
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Horse »
Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:24 pm
Highways England has confirmed a number of proposals as part of its commitment to improve smart motorways.
The plans come as part of the...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:11 pm
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Last post by Horse Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:56 pm
Hudway
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dayglo jim »
Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:17 am
Sorry if its been done before but I couldn't remember if it was a web discussion or one I had with a customer.
Does anyone have any experience...
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"Sacrifice position for safety"
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Horse »
Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:24 pm
Sacrifice position for safety
Recently, I treated myself to a book. Actually, I buy quite a few books, but this particular book is non-fiction...
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MSF Downloads
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Horse »
Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:02 pm
Happened across this page of downloads provided by the MSF (US Motorcycle Safety Foundation):
Includes:
RIDERCOURSE℠ MATERIALS
SAFETY BOOKLETS...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:49 pm
Can your indicators be seen?
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Scootabout »
Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:57 pm
I was turning right at a mini roundabout 2 or 3 weeks ago. 4 exits, all at 90 degrees. I entered the roundabout and planned to go round the island -...
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Last post by Dodgy knees Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:18 pm
Fight or Flight - Is It Enough?
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Horse »
Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:56 am
You may well be aware of the principle of 'fight or flight'. If not, here's a quick primer:
The fight-or-flight response (also called the...
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