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I just purchased this intercom (bought the twin pack). fitted it tonight and will try it out tomorrow.

Ah, thanks for the info. Will see what I can do tomorrow night. It maybe related to the other electrical issues I'm having.

Thanks for the heads up I'm loving the bike at the moment. The only thing I have noticed to be a bit crap is the headlights. It seems I would be better off wearing a head torch occasionally! Is this normal for these bikes? Any upgrades I should be aware of?

I'm off to the Le Mans Race in May with a friend. It will be my first big ride. Is anyone else going to be there from here?

Haha thanks all. Decided I couldn't wait for better weather and went for a quick ride last night. it was a little bit hairy but it all started coming back to me. I love being on it and when I get off, I'm inventing excuses to justify the next time I get on it.

Thanks all for your replies. I had to get the guy who sold it to me to ride it home as I was bricking it too much. To start off with I will go up and down my road this bank holiday and get used to being back on a bike. After that I will start to use it on the 7 mile commute to work.

Just collected my first bike today after passing my DAS last year! Can't stop grinning and can't wait to get out on her! http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t392/9akermanj/Mobile%20Uploads/50393B5F-C995-4A16-A3D5-ACD095C55AAB.jpg

Thanks for the pic JRH. Looks like it will only be a small cut to get to a bolt as well.

It's a Mk3 Mondeo estate, post facelift if that makes any difference?

I've already ordered a replacement belt so will try to fit it once it's arrived. Had another look at the back of the seat today and can't see any obvious fixings to take it apart, but maybe I'm looking and not seeing. Wouldn't be the first time. Thanks for all your inputs

Thanks all. Looks like I might as well replace it. The only snag is that, as it's a three point harness, I will have to cut into the back of the seat to do it.

My estate is up for its MOT next month so I carried out a few cursory checks recently. I found that the centre seat belt on the rear seat wouldn't extend from its retracted position. It was so tight against the seat back that it had snapped the plastic trim around the hole the belt is fed, in the top of the seat. It was also beginning to cut through the fabric. I imagine that the belt was snagged in some mechanical part when the rear seats were lowered/raised. I couldn't free it so I ended up cutting it out. My question is would this be a failure on the MOT? I have had a look at the MOT testing procedure and it seems to suggest only fitted belts are examined. But doesn't mention anything about missing belts. I should mention that I have every intention of refitting the belt but as the other two are occupied by child seats, the centre seat is not going to be used for the distant future. I am wondering if I could save myself the hassle for a little while longer. Thanks in advance

Good luck. Just remember, it's not a race.

Keep the revs up when slow riding. The centrifugal force of the engine helps with the balance. Good luck.