A little lie down

[samgab]

So... Do Motomail sell frame sliders? They're just down the road from me, and I don't want to put any road decorations on the new Gixxer Sixxer. Sorry to hear about your experience, but at least there were some ladies around to help a gent in distress...

[nzspokes]

I got help after they took pic's ... & dignity went right out the door

Thats a good effort. Least we know its not a staged photo.

[vifferman]

I am in the market for a new helmet.

So this morning, on the spur of the moment, I decide to pootle up to d'Auckland and visit Motomail to try on the Scorpion range.

Get up there, no problems. Ride up College Hill and see Moto on t'other side of the road. So I stop on the centre line to wait for a space which duly arrives (a big one fortunately) and proceed to perform the u-turn. Nek minnit the whole fucking thing falls over, me included.

What time was that? I work a few doors down from there. and didn't notice any commotions.

[vifferman]

As for helmets, I went from Arai to Shoei years ago and never looked back.

If you've got a "Shoei head", then there's only one Arai that will fit, as the shell shapes are different.
Did you get a Shoei with removable lining/padding? It's a great feature - just washed mine, and it's like a new helmet.
I really love my XR1100 - it was a revelation after years of AGVs.

[slofox]

Just as well you admitted it was you, the video is already on Youtube...

As for helmets, I went from Arai to Shoei years ago and never looked back. Wife has a Givi and loves it.

And you don't call them scratches on the fairing, character is the correct description. Ladies helping a bike off you, I'm sure there'll be a pun or three coming about that At least it ended without a hospital stay.

I've got an Arai head, for which I am grateful for given I crash other peoples motorcycles with monotonous regularity.

I do have a Shoei which I used for only 6 months - after which time it was loose. So I went Arai and, like MBB, I have an Arai head. Scorpions came nowhere near a good fit really.

[slofox]

What time was that? I work a few doors down from there. and didn't notice any commotions.

About 11.15ish I think. I tried not to draw too much attention y'know...

[mossy1200]

I got help after they took pic's ... & dignity went right out the door

The lengths people will go to to save opening a gate.

[spanner spinner]

techmoto are having a Arai sale starting from $459 see the following link for there curent flyer http://manager.synapsemail.co.nz/t/V...3A73003FEB3522

[insomnia01]

Glad to hear your OK Slo

[slofox]

techmoto are having a Arai sale starting from $459 see the following link for there current flyer

I got a Vector 2 from Cycletreads for $585.00. Instead of $749...or $799.

[caspernz]

If you've got a "Shoei head", then there's only one Arai that will fit, as the shell shapes are different.
Did you get a Shoei with removable lining/padding? It's a great feature - just washed mine, and it's like a new helmet.
I really love my XR1100 - it was a revelation after years of AGVs.

Neotec, and yep you unclip the inner. Clean helmet is always a nice start to a big day out.

[_Shrek_]

Minor scuffs on the fairing (they do have a use after all!) and a slightly bent brake lever. No real damage - apart from to dignity of which I have very little anyway so who cares.

have you tried the scratch repair stick from repco.... works not to bad... good to see you can still ride etc...

[slofox]

have you tried the scratch repair stick from repco.... works not to bad... good to see you can still ride etc...

I haven't used the repair stick but have been curious about them for ages. Might have a go. Either that or The Touch Up Guys. Had great results from them before at low cost as well.

Incidentally, I took the bike to Boyds today to get the brake lever checked. Straightened out at no cost. Great service as usual.

[unstuck]

Shows the generational gap, most fellas these days would have had their phone cameras out trying for an upskirt shot.

Ya silly old coot, you need a spider.

[_Shrek_]

I haven't used the repair stick but have been curious about them for ages. Might have a go. Either that or The Touch Up Guys. Had great results from them before at low cost as well.

Incidentally, I took the bike to Boyds today to get the brake lever checked. Straightened out at no cost. Great service as usual.

I've used it on mrs Shrek's bike & you really have to be looking hard to find the marks