hints n tips

CLEAN VISOR

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get half a tennis ball & cable tie to handle bars, put a piece of wet sponge in , handy visor clean any time
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get a set of ultra seal tyre pressure monitor valve caps,
you then can check your tyre's at a glance,
well worth the money,
more info at http://www.tyrepressuremonitor.biz
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SO THERE YOU GO OKIDOKI

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PUT A RED GLO STICK UNDER SEAT INCASE YOUR BACK LIGHT BULB GOES OR YOU BRAKE DOWN
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Don't get caught out without earplugs. Carry spare set in the lining of your helmet. At least then if camping & someone is snoring you know you have some ... and to wear when riding long distances.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get some of those free plastic gloves from the petrol pumps,
to put in gloves on long wet runs , keep a set under your seat,
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GET COUGHT OUT IN THE RAIN WITH JUST TRAINERS ON , OR ON A LONG RUN PUT SOME PLASTIC BAGS OVER YOUR SOCKS THEN PUT TRAINERS OR BOOTS BACK ON, = DRY FEET
BAGS FREE FROM ALL GOOD SUPER MARKETS,

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Washing up liquid rubbed onto the inside of your visor helps stop it misting up

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KEEP YOUR BLACK EXHAUST BLACK WITHOUT USING SPRAY PAINT,

USE BLACK GREAT POLISH , ITS THE POLISH THEY USED ON THE OLD BLACK COOKERS, ITS ABOUT £3 A TUBE (ZEEBO IS ONE MAKE )
IT PROTECTS , & IF YOU USE IT ON STAINLESS & POLISH OFF IT GIVES A NICE BLUE-BLACK SHEEN
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Going touring?
want to smell nice, Before you go, scrounge some of those after shave samples from Boots etc.. 3 or 4 will last a 10 day tour...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------another use for carierbags,
Get waterproof trousers on easily
and quickly when you get caught in
rain, take a super market carierbag put the bag over
your boot first then the trousers
will not get snagged and will
slide on easily, no more
hopping around by the
side of the road
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Fed up with the sweaty smell of your leathers when you take them off make a mixture of 40% lemon juice and 60% water and spray onto and inside your leathers to make them smell fresh and the lemon smell lasts ages...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------zoflora anti bacteria spray, smells ok citrus is one of the smells
spray inside of lid & wipe with a clean cloth
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------now can you build it yes you can, motorcycles, animals lots of things out of paper, go to the link to see ,


http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/index.html
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Ice
Ice is an ever present danger when the temperature is below 40 degrees. Shadows can keep the road cool and moisture will freeze. If you hit ice, hope you are not in a turn. If you hit ice and you are going straight you have a pretty good chance of riding it out, as long as you don't panic. Don't change your speed and keep a smooth line. If you hit ice while turning, you will be on the ground before you know it.

Sand and Salt
A winter of snow removal will leave patches of sand or salt on the road even into the summer. While the intent is to increase traction when spread over snow and ice, once the snow is gone, it gathers into piles on corners and on the centerline of the road and will cause you to lose traction; usually when you need it most.

Falling Leaves
The winter makes deciduous trees lose their leaves. A layer of dry leaves will reduce traction, but mixed with moisture and cold weather it can be super slick. The temperature underneath a layer of leaves can be 5-7 degrees colder than the air above them, so ice is more likely.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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