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Now that is funny. Is it going to take a week because she is 600 pounds and that is how long it takes to order the crane? All you need to know on the UK MP's thieving - so far!!!! Here Thieving b**tards.

It sounds like the petrol tap. Take it off the tank and take it apart to give it a good clean. I would use carb cleaner to clean it. I would guess that the top net filter (used when on main fuel) is blocked and the lower net filter (used for reserve) is clearer. You can get a repair kit for these in case you want to referb the whole unit and the net filters are still available new.

Lucky there was no giant sausage with cheese on the menu.

Thanks Cynic, I still like the Distanzia's but understand the boots comment. I agree that it would not look good as a supermoto. Cheers.

Indeed an honour. I am touching my forelock. Albeit receding It is quite a good likeness and the copy was just what I was thinking when I made it.

Good morning all, Have any of you any thoughts or experience on tyre selections for a DT175? On road use only, obviously tubed. I am leaning towards Avon Distanzia AM43/44's (Sizes 80/90-21 48S and 4.10-18 60S) but Dunlop Trailmax D604 also look OK. I am guessing that these are both tube and non tube types as, From memory I thought that you can not use tubes in tubeless tyres as the inside of the tyre is rough and tears the tubes. Thanks.

Errr..............Thanks Goff!!

Ouch! Mind you I am a West Ham fan so what do I know about football?

The theory was heat then cold from the minus degrees co2 confusses the dent so it pops out. A bit like childbirth I guess. I will fill it I think. Cheers though!

Enough of your DIY dentistry skills Drewps!!

Thanks WF. The tank on the bike is better with no creases or dents but this came along as part of a bundle of stuff and it would be a shame to waste it. Cheers.

A youngest Son askes his dad "What is the difference between Potentially and reality? His Dad replies "I will explain it to you." The Dad turns to his wife and asks her, "Would you sleep with Robert Redford for 1 million Pounds?" The Wife replies "Yes, off course! I would never waste such an opportunity!" The Dad asks his daughter "Would you sleep with Brad Pitt for 1 million Pounds?" The Daughter replies "Wow! Yes! That is my fantasy!" Dad turns to his eldest son and asks him "Would you sleep with Tom Cruise for 1 million Pounds?" The Eldest son replies "Yeah! Why not? Imagine what I could do with 1 million Pounds!" So the father turns back to his younger son and says "You see son, 'potentially' we are sitting on 3 million Pounds. But in 'reality' we are living with two hookers and a Bi guy!"

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Ok the first thing is to get your photos on the web somewhere. They will not work if they are just on your pc. you need to upload them using a site like photobucket where they can be viewed. So open a photobucket account and follow the instructions there to get a single picture on that you can view online but not via this site. Once you have done that come back if that is Ok?

Hi Mike, Firstly you need somewhere on the web to host your pictures. If you have your own web space, great. If not you will need to join a free one like photobucket.com. You put your pictures on photobucket and then link to them using the Insert image logo at the top of where you type in your posts. you then add the pictures to your post by putting in the web address something like http://www.photobucket.com/blah/xxx.jpg It sounds harder than it is. Get the photobucket thing sorted and your pictures on there and come back and ask again.

Hi Drewps, Pic's below. The biggest is about 3 inches long. The pictures make it look worse and bigger than it is. Cheers

I don't know. I have not read the tin.

Hi all, I have picked up another petrol tank for the DT. Generally it is in great condition but it has a small crease at the top righthand side. At the moment I am considering 3 options. (Apart from waiting for a better tank to come along) 1 Fill it 2 put a self taper in to pull out what I can, then fill the rest. (I know heat, sparks and fuel do not mix) or glue something to the crease with epoxy and then try and pull it. 3 Try the heat it and then spray co2 or rub with dry ice. I can't plunger it out or beat it out and I would be worried about pressurising the tank given it is old. Has anyone got a better method or advice please? I am not worried about the paint Cheers

As Cynic say's. Not a good idea.

Lucky it is only your hands. You have other parts where the shock would be even more painful. As OG says the HT will be the only shock to hurt unless, you are getting some kind of static buildup which is conducted in the wet and earths normally in the dry. This could allow static buildup through tyres or clothing. I would check the HT lead for cracks and melts, The spark plug cap for cracks or fit and the porcalin on the spark plug for cracks. If it is the HT then the bike will miss when you get a shock but I guess you would not notice this having the volts shooting up your arm. Little dave - I love Vegas.

Normally the fob holds the chip which is a passive transponder. It does not need power but can be recognised by proximity to a pick up which is normally around the ignition switch. Specialist auto electricians can program keys if the alarm fob has one (or a space for one) This is about £65 at your door. I have heard that people superglue the chip to the ignition switch but I would not recommend that. It would also remove one layer of security. The transponder could be glued to the alarm fob. Personally I would not mess about with it. I messed about with something similar on my sons Jeep once. I buggered it and it cost me £500 to get the jeep to a dealers and for them to fit and reprogramme a new ignition. Ouch.

What is wrong with just using your pants? That is what I do. I don't have any friends though. Bus rides are great, I always get a seat to myself!!

Hi, Greece is nice too. It just means that you have something great to look forward to when you hit the 18 mark. It still shows what a shambles the harmonised licences will be across the European States. Here is an extract from another site. Mopeds From the age of 14, children can ride a moped (variously known as a cyclomoteur, scooter, vélomoteur or Mobylette, the last being a trade name) with an engine capacity below 50cc capable of a maximum speed of 45kph (28mph) – despite the contorsions of riders attempting to eke an extra kph or two from their machines. Mopeds must be registered and riders without a full licence must take a test ( brevet de sécurité routière/BSR) consisting of a theory paper ( attestation scolaire de sécurité routière/ ASSR1), taken at school, and five hours of practical training, four and a half of which must be on public roads, with a driving school (at a cost of around €75). Third-party insurance is necessary, and a metal tab with the owner’s name ( plaque de nom) must be attached to the handlebars. Mopeds aren’t permitted on motorways, and riders must use cycle paths where provided. Two-stroke petrol ( mélange deux-temps) is available at most petrol stations, although an electric version of the classic Solex (last manufactured in the 1980s, although imitations are still built), known as the E-solex, may be available in the near future. Mopeds can be lethal in the wrong hands (most teenagers have as much road sense as hedgehogs and rabbits) and hundreds are killed each year. If you have a child with a moped, it’s important to impress upon him the need to take care (particularly in winter) and not take unnecessary risks, e.g. always observe traffic signs and signal before making manoeuvres. Other Motorbikes Sixteen-year-olds can ride a motorcycle of up to 125cc (officially known as a moto légère), for which they require a licence A1. The requisite theory test, the ASSR2, can be taken at school. Eighteen-year-olds can begin ‘progessive training’ ( formation progressive) for a full motorcycle ( motocyclette or moto) licence ( A), although they’re limited to bikes below 34 horsepower until the age of 21. If you aren’t at school, you can take an attestation de sécurité routière ( ASR), which takes the place of the ASSR1 and 2, through an adult education provider such as GRETA. A car licence ( entitles you to ride a motorcycle of up to 125cc, provided you’ve been driving for at least two years (although you must retake the theory exam if you’ve held a licence for more than five years without riding a motorcycle). However, it’s recommended that you take a course of riding lessons with a moto-école, which costs around €300. So the differences between the Frence bike laws and ours are huge. I would guess that this is the same across the EU. Looking at the above we could get 14 year old on mopeds and not being able to ride anything over 34bhp until you are 21. That is unless the new bike test hasn't killed or put off all prospective bikers!!

When you get off the ferry all the foreign reg cars shoot up the M2 or M20 with the speed camera's flashing so I guess we don't chase them when they go home. In France you get stopped and empty your wallet. That doesn't count the toll roads that used to start south of paris but now are right by the ports. I am not moaning though. Drove to Brittany last year from Dover in the car and going to Normany this year by car. Fabulous. Biking in france is fantastic.