Alex

You can always fit an easy pull clutch device, obviously there are nicer ones than this one https://www.thirdgear.com.au/easy-pull-clutch-system take a look on ebay

Just finished the dreaded server move whilst you guys were sleeping, let me know if you have any issues. Cheers

Hi Grimo the Yamalube is fully synthetic

Anyone fitted either of the above to their bike? Or know generally which is a better shock? Cheers

Yeah that should be fixed, there was another software update and I changed some caching settings to speed up the site. I didn't realise it was caching the forum pages which it shouldn't. Are you still getting issues?

Nice idea, but my sexy one piece body condom wouldn't fit. Will have to just keep my eye out for the right tail pack.

That would have been perfect if half the size Still has the hassle of taking on and off, I'll eventually get the right tail bag, just harder to find than expected.

Have you done anything with IAM or BMF?

Welome to the mad house mate

Yamaha don't make a specific tail bag. Ironically I didn't even think about a tank bag, even though I've had a bagster tank cover with mounts on for the last year. I've just kept it on to stop the tank getting scratched when parked amongst the bikes outside work. I'll take a look but I don't think they do any tank bags which still give easy access to the filler cap. Had a look at Kriega but they look like bags and I'm quite vain, I'd like something which looks like a small shell bag, similar to the hard shell type motorbike backpacks.

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I've had enough carrying a backpack just to carry my waterproofs and disc lock, can anyone recommend a smallish tail bag I can leave permanently on the bike?

@blackhat250 Should be fixed now, are they working for you?

I wish they had something like Bikerdown out here, all the training that I've found so far is track based. Which sort of defeats the object for me. They don't teach SMIDSY out here, not sure why. Anyone who doesn't know of it.

Yeah I've noticed that, I'm still waiting for support to get back to me on it. Oh well we have super smilies now, animated gifs!

Just to confirm, everything is ok now for everyone?

Hi, yeah there was an issue over the weekend, the hosting company auto upgraded Linux which needed patching which took the server down.

@bippo I haven't seen the C4 out here, will have to take another look and see if can be ordered from anywhere. I've currently got the Shark Evoline 3 flip which lets a lot of wind noise through, that and the horrid droning when commuting is awful. That aside, I got the new plugs through and tried them this morning and they are noticably better than the previous foam ones I was using.

Hi all, it was that time I was dreading, updating the forum software, luckily it all went smoothly! Few new things you might notice: Post before registering - allows new users to pre post and then register. Hopefully that'll help increase our members Animated GIFs - Not sold on this, but I've had a few requests so let's see how it goes Faster! - Lazy loading images and better image optimization As always let me know if you notice any issues. Cheers Alex

I'm tempted by the Schuberth C3 Pro Helmet, just expensive and I can't get one to try before buying.

What helmet are you using and did it actually make much difference?

I've had enough of listening to the droning noise from the akropovic on my commutes and have just ordered some 'better' foam ear plugs (Hearos Xtreme Protection NRR 33). I'm now thinking I should have gone down the custom route, is anyone using them?