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I agree that stopping on a clear road for no apparent reason can be dangerous. But that does not mean that anyone following should hit them. You should always be able to stop safely in the distance you can see to be clear. The rear vehicle in a crash is almost always 100% to blame for simply not leaving enough of a stopping distance. Think on.

We don't have the most expensive petrol in Europe, I think Norway takes that title: http://www.staveleyhead.co.uk/utilities/petrol-prices/ The general trend is always going to be upward, fuel is a finite resource after all. Enjoy it while we've got it. And then when we haven't maybe we'll get to blast about on hydrogen-powered bikes?

George Whites have this week closed 4 of their stores, London, Slough and two in Cornwall I believe, plus made some staff in other stores redundant. They recently opened a clothing superstore, along the lines of J&S, at Donington. Looks like they are moving away from being a bike dealership and moving into large volume gear retailing.

Crime pays, there's no deterrent to it. Career criminals make a very fine living from crime. Taking benefits away from opportunist criminals risks turning them into career criminals, unless of course they are simply too stupid for this. I suspect successful career criminals are generally rather intelligent.

Bex, what a nightmare. I'm hearing so much of this lately. Great news that you got the bike back, well done to the scary man and dog eh? No such luck for Vicky's Fireblade, it's probably in bits on fleabay right now, several different seller accounts, no way of knowing that they're all part of the same bike. The police aren't even investigating, they just sent Vicky a crime number for her insurance company saying 'vehicle not traceable'. So a much better result for you chick. Hope it gets fixed soon.

Most bank accounts include insurance for account fraud, so you should be covered. Plus most home insurance policies will cover you for changing the locks and new sets of keys.

Since insurance companies now make hardly any profit from premiums due to the hugely increasing number and value of claims, they have resorted to trying to make money through other avenues.

No. Two wrongs do not make a right.

1. Move away from the UK.

Throttled, just be careful of that. A loose fit may mean that in the event of a spill, the armour moves around and does not protect the vulnerable parts it is designed to protect. In fact armour that has moved can in itself contribute to injury. With motorcycle clothing you should always aim for a snug but not restrictive fit. Back to the OP, there seems to be a whole world of difference between motorcycle clothing sizes. Most of the off-the-peg stuff made in Pakistan (Alpinestars, Dainese, FT, RST, etc.) comes up very small. I have found more realistic sizes with HG and Halvarssons gear, but there really is no substitute for trying things on and getting advice for a good fit. Fit is far more important than brand. With textile clothing look out for a Cordura or Ballistix outer shell with kevlar reinforcements and weatherproof features such as Goretex/Dryway. Avoid polyester outer shells, they are not particularly resistant to abrasion and readily melt due to friction. They are cheap for a reason.

Aye, I was at the café at Whitwell with Rachel & Martin (and lads & dogs!). Didn't realise everyone was at the boat club! I did see Ash but didn't recognise him. We found everyone eventually but sorry to miss Rennie & Susie.

We'll I've only just gotten up and I'm going. See yas there.

Which bit of north shore? Barnsdale or Whitwell?

I can meet yas all down at Rutland Water. Any idea what time?

I'm free if owt gets organised. I don't do early starts either. Sunday is my one day off each week, I need a lie in!