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HONDA CG 125 FOR SALE

nickhemsley — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:09:28 GMT

2007 model, black, 4500 miles, taxed and mot'd, brand new top box, L plates, 1100 no offers 01903 265666/07889 461930, nick@southerndecoratorsltd.co.uk

Forum: For Sale & Wanted

vintage Brando/Sid vicious leather jacket size 46

Russell — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:14 GMT

nice old late 70s jacket, quality item with YKK zips. that is now too big for me. and probably will allways be too big for me. so looking for some one to use it as it should be used, not left in storage.
http://brighton.gumtree.com/brighton/43/49083743.html

Forum: For Sale & Wanted

The British legal system surpasses all others

Doug — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:02 GMT

Stiffer speeding penalties for leading rideout

By Steve Farrell -

General news

19 November 2009 16:34

Motorcyclists at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a crown court ruling.

Being the lead rider in a group is an aggravating factor making you partly responsible for speeding offences of those behind you according to the decision.

The ruling can be applied in any future cases where two or more motorcyclists riding together are accused of speeding. The head rider might be only a few mph over the limit but could be given the same penalty as the worst offender behind.

Road traffic solicitor Robert Dobson said: Any crown court decision can be stated in future cases. This is potentially a very dangerous judgement for motorcyclists.

"Riders in a group change position frequently.

If you are riding at the front any group at excess speed, then the very fact youre at the front is an aggravating factor.

Ken Clark, 49, reached 85mph on his Yamaha R1 while leading a group of three riders on the 60mph A272 near Rogate, Sussex, last June.

The speed is within the usual threshold for a fixed penalty of three points and a 60 fine.

But Chichester Crown Court ruled he should receive the same penalty as a following rider accused of going 103mph.

Barrister notes on the ruling given to Clark after the hearing state: Although his was the lesser speed, found it an aggravating feature that he was the lead motorcyclist, was setting the pace and he knew that the other two motorcyclists would want to catch him up and would be speeding to do so.

The court rejected Clarks appeal against six points, a 100 fine and 250 court costs.

Clark said: This should have been three points and a 60 fine but so far its cost me 2,500 including solicitors bills and I have six points on a licence which has been clean for the last 24 years.

Clarks solicitor, Philip Somarakis, said 103mph was the speed reached by a police officer on an unmarked bike while tailing Clark's two friends, but the prosecution accepted it was not possible to prove from video evidence that Clark himself had exceeded 85mph.

The gist of the ruling is that to be a lead motorcyclist makes you somehow responsible for the actions of those behind you, he added.

Gary Baldwin, former police motorcyclist and co-director of advanced riding school Rapid Training, said: It's a dangerous precedent to suggest you are now responsible for someone who's in control of another vehicle.

"How do I control what they do? If someone is following me and I get in an overtake that they don't, they may go faster to catch up but that is their choice.

....

Someone remind me what the usual penalty for having NO numberplate displayed is again?

Or Sussex Trafpol's current policy on bike pursuits...

Forum: General

STW - Sunday 22nd November

CaptainDeano — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:55:38 GMT

Well, i've got this week, and part of next week off, figured i might as well try and organise a rideout this sunday, obviously Subject To Weather, might try heading out West Sussex direction, and see where we end up...

Forum: Ride Outs

wanted helmet cam

sidtheslasher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:42 GMT

wanted helmet cam used under 100

Forum: For Sale & Wanted

Motorcycle Test Taiwan

Sven — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:23 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZuLnnxWllw&feature=sub

Bit different eh?

Forum: General

GEAMCC Ex Autumn Wander - Sept 2009

Dan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:46:59 GMT

Just in case anyone is interested, 5 Part Video Series of the Offroad Challenge we did in September, failed to finish unfortunately, mostly due to mechanical problems and probably not enough determination on my part. Still we took part and had fun which is always important.

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGABm2CKzvc

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB8TqIT6r78

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYniQQ27PYw

Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q6frh_JQ4o

Part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ0D6O8xLOg

I'm about to start training for another event next, it's clear from these video's that my fitness leaves a hell of a lot to be desired, i have a huge amount of work to do in the next 8 months (namely, quit smoking, shed at least a stone in weight and most importantly learn to ride the ktm properly) all good fun though.

If anyone is interested in the GEAMCC events, checkout there website http://www.geamcc.com/

Forum: Off Roading / Track Days

LOST DOG!!

Jasondrumcom — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:19:19 GMT

Hi guys i would be really greatful if you could have a look at this page for me.

Some friends of mine lost their dog some time ago, although there have been lots sightings they have not been able to grab her yet!

If you see her please contact Craig or Nicky on

07886 271 411

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000484173699&ref=nf

Thanks guys!

- Jase

Forum: General

Raincoat Visor Treatment & El Nino Rainsuit

underwaterimage — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:29 GMT

Hi all,

Been doing a fair bit of long distance wet weather riding so thought id give this stuff a punt. Have to say i was scepticle but after some good testing i must say im impressed. Not sure it lasts several days like the manufacturer claims but it does the job well.

I had to ride in Saturdays storms and was extremely thankful i didnt have to take one hand off the bars to keep wiping my visor clear. So from a safety aspect, very good indeed. Also good in this mornings wet and windy ride.

It does not work so well with fine road spray but does make the droplets group together. Superb in heavy rain.

Rainsuit, lashing down for all of a two hour journey, stayed totally dry and warm. Thumbs up again me thinks.

Forum: General

Heathrow bike parking?

underwaterimage — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:15:26 GMT

I see on their website it's in terminal 1A. But how does this work. Can a bike go round the barriers? Or get a printed ticket like a car? Any tips appreciated :0)

Forum: General

Alpinestars El Nino Rainsuit

underwaterimage — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:33:26 GMT

Alfs are selling these way cheap at just under 60 compared to 90 elsewhere. These suits came first in the latest Ride Magazine tests and after a soaking in the last two days storms i thought id invest.

Forum: Dealer Offers

Ride Magazine Dec 2009 - Recognise Anyone ???

Dan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:55:06 GMT

Nice one Angela and the very best of luck with it

and oh did i say that i thought this was

Forum: Off Roading / Track Days

Moto GP Roller Coaster

underwaterimage — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:08:21 GMT

This is being built near the girlfriends place.

http://www.aamulehti.fi/uutiset/pirkanmaa/161509.shtml

Forum: General

GoPro camera goes HD!

Sven — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:22:52 GMT

Have you guys seen the new GroPro HD? I know some of you use the standard GoPro, if you can suffer the new pricetag the results are outstanding, youtube simply doesn't do it justice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=konsX6eKftw

Forum: General

Self Assembly

Drinkinghorn — Thur, 12 Nov 2009 15:28:45 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlax5L8BVGc

Forum: Bike Pics & Vids