kevin_cambs_uk

I had the same problem when getting ready for my MOD2. So what I used to do was do a life saver opposite the way I was turning. So turning right on a roundabout , left life saver. All well and good I thought. Then I had one extra lesson before the MOD2 and this came up so I announced what I did and then the instructor, who was great, knew his stuff, and came across in a good manner and not a know it all pointed out one slight problem... Going straight on. You can go straight on in either the left lane or the right lane of a roundabout, so to me going straight on was a left turn, but if I was in the right hand lane my way of working it out was wrong. He explained it simply that you make the life saver on the area that you are not in, or the area on the roundabout where there is gap for another vehicle. He said that what your looking out for is cars coming up behind you in your blind area that you need to look for so that when you exit the roundabout they do not crash into you as you make your exit. Because you are so narrow they can try and get up the exit when your turning into it. Once he explained that it was simple then. So if I go over abound about, going straight on, but take it in the right lane, I would look over my left shoulder to make sure there are no cars coming up on me that may take me out. If I go straight on at a roundabout in the left lane, I would look over my right shoulder to make sure no car has come round the roundabout after I have entered that may exit my exit and come across me. That's how I do it anyway! But being only a 1 year old rider someone may point out a flaw in what I have said!

Computer programmer. To be able to code things up for me would be fantastic.

Meguiars stuff for the car and bike.

Well done mate, after seeing my daughter and son in law both become teachers, I know how much work goes into becoming one, so well done its something to be very proud of

That's my biggest problem with people who smoke. I really wish they had banned it in public spaces, but I now go to the pub because they are smoke free, just have to wait for a gap to get in past them all outside!

Fish and Chips. But not just any fish and chips, need to be fried in beef fat, like at the chippy at Aldeburgh, with scraps and mushy peas done the right way, and 5 lots of bread and butter!

blimey I would have been well pissed off! Shop local is what I say !!!

That's incredible. I am getting the impression that the Cat and Fiddle is our 'Mulholland Snake' !

My life insurance, goes down the longer have it. As it was primarily used to pay off the mortgage in the event of mine or the wife death, if I dies with only 1 year left on my mortgage it does not pay out the original amount, but only a percentage that was estimated to cover the mortgage after I had paid the bulk off over the years, if you see what I mean.

so you take it out , ride the hell out of it, then wash and polish when you get home....I see no problem. have a mate with a ducati who has actually been known to jet wash it part way through a rideout lol....doesn't stop him riding it though. if you want a clean shiny bike for an ornament, buy a spare one and keep it in your living room I think that idea has some mileage!

I have a really bad problem with keeping things that I like really nice and clean, so the weather in the country for me is just shite!

Very nice, I like it but after watching loads of Russian motorbike and car videos on You Tube to see how its not done!, Sat Nav in the helmet would be the last thing on my mind!

Ford Focus ST 2.5 Litre Turbo, but not an orange one! Without a doubt best car ever driven. Best car owned was my beloved Ford Puma, had it for 10 years, until it failed it MOT after I hit a kerb and so went to car heaven, but after 190,000 miles it never once broke down or let me down.

Thank you all, much appreciated! Really looking forward to the good weather and meeting some of you more local to me! Take it easy ! thanks Kev

Which do you use? It would appear that dry chain lube, may fling? Wax does not fling but can create a dirty paste after a while? Any advice wold be greatly appreciated before I go and do the wrong thing ! I only ride in dry weather if that makes any difference? thanks people