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Overtaking
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Wossname »
Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:30 am
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Stimulated by SLG’s near miss thread….
I’ve been wondering for some time how much space AND time you ‘actually’ need for a safe OT, and if there is...
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Thu Feb 13, 2025 10:55 pm
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Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:41 pm
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Mon Feb 10, 2025 6:40 pm
Headlight glare
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Supermofo »
Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:09 pm
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I wasn't surveyed but seems I'm not alone in thinking some modern headlights are too bright, especially when coupled with SUVs
I'm all for being...
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Last post by asmethurst99
Sun Feb 02, 2025 8:57 pm
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Last post by Cousin Jack
Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:26 pm
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:12 am
They're all out to get you!
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Sadlonelygit »
Sat Dec 14, 2024 7:36 pm
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off to work yesterday at 0530, admittedly i was making 'progress', but along a dead straight bit of road, some oncoming numpty thought it would be a...
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Last post by Dodgy69
Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:38 pm
Tell a young rider
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Horse »
Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:30 pm
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The The National Young Riders Forum has a survey running for those aged between 16 to 24 in the UK, who currently ride a motorcycle, moped or twist...
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Last post by Lutin
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:34 pm
My mate's son doesn't have much luck
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Sadlonelygit »
Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:44 pm
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Buys a shiny new bike........lobs it on a gravelled corner at night
Gets it all fixed up, then this............
Fucker drove straight off as well....
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Last post by Wossname
Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:16 pm
What do points make?
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Horse »
Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:49 am
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A man still holds a valid driving licence despite having 229 penalty points, figures show.
The 26-year-old from Flintshire in north Wales is among...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Fri Nov 22, 2024 4:53 pm
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Last post by Gregor
Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:16 pm
SMIDSY
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Horse »
Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:03 am
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:19 pm
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Last post by Visonja
Sun Nov 03, 2024 11:06 am
Had a 'wtf am i supposed to do' moment
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Sadlonelygit »
Thu Sep 19, 2024 8:19 pm
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And fancy some feedback! It's car based btw.
So, coming along a single carriageway road where I come to a traffic light controlled contraflow. I stop...
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Last post by Sadlonelygit
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:16 pm
How to upgrade you Japanese bike licence
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Lutin »
Thu Sep 12, 2024 4:30 pm
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Came across this video about upgrading your Japanese bike licence so that you can ride bikes bigger than 400cc. Not sure what the real world benefits...
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Last post by Felix
Thu Sep 12, 2024 11:55 pm
Sucidal Bikers :(
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Noggin »
Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:28 pm
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Almost put this in the BMP thread, cos it did!!
We were out on the road today in the coach, four trainee drivers, out for a little under 7 hours. So...
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Last post by Flux
Fri Sep 06, 2024 8:22 am
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Last post by Horse
Thu Aug 22, 2024 8:06 am
Warning signs, cones, lights, etc
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Cousin Jack »
Tue Aug 20, 2024 4:52 pm
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I am well aware this is SS, and safe is not a dirty word here, but these take the biscuit.
About 100 yards up the road a hole has been dug in the...
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Last post by Ian
Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:05 am
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Tue Aug 20, 2024 3:39 pm
New surfacing!
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Horse »
Tue Aug 06, 2024 11:27 am
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'Anti-Hooning', to stop the car boys doing donuts.
Presumably varied levels of grip?
Can't see anything that might affect a two-wheeler leaning...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Tue Aug 20, 2024 1:04 pm
SHARP Survey
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Horse »
Sun Aug 04, 2024 4:04 pm
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Every ride should end with a smile:
Help us make helmet safety better
Please can you help us by taking part in some important research?
The Safety...
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Last post by Hot_Air
Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:41 pm
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Last post by Horse
Wed Jul 17, 2024 9:24 pm
Talk to me about braking with the rear brake
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Noggin »
Sun May 26, 2024 4:15 pm
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I know, I know - 99.9% of bikers don't ever use the rear brake and it's basically useless!!!
I used to be similar TBF - but now, for me, downhill...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:03 pm
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:24 am
Speeding NIP Advice Required...
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mboy »
Tue Jun 18, 2024 9:09 pm
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Hi all
Embarrassingly I could do with a bit of legal advice...
A few weeks ago, I got caught exceeding the limit in a 50... I had forgotten it...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:33 pm
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