In addition to Corbin, mentioned by Graham, David Scott posted the following on 23 May 04: " Try P and P seating ofKitts Green Birmingham. They'll do whatever...
Kenp, Sorry, can't help personally as am in the wrong location, but has Roy tried the National Association for Bikers with a Disability - www.nabd.org.uk ? I...
MY WIFE AND I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A SHORT BIKING HOLIDAY WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY WITH THE DV PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT.HOWEVER ON THE RETURN JOURNEY WE...
The wind this weekend was really strong and gusty....... I honestly think most bikes would experience some problems and with 2 people on it, there's a much...
Mod kit? The only bikes not so sensitive to cross winds are those without fairings but even so you have to lean into the wind. You might try taking the fairing...
I am ex deauville, I now ride a Pan Euro which is a lot heavier than the Deauville, and I was being Chucked around, I am also no light weight myself I think...
I agree to Steve here. The duvv is a rather high and has a rather large fairing, so it is quite sensitive for sidewind. What I have learned when I was on the...
Hello everyone, Has anyone upgraded the bulb on their Deauville? I was thinking of going for some super brilliant xenon but I have heard story's of the plastic...
I remember one here that said he used a 100W bulb (connected via an relay), and he said it worked OK. But for how long time he had used it I dont recall. And I...
A few months ago, along with some friends, I went up to Blakey Ridge on the North York Moors on my NT650V. It was a very windy day and several of the group...
Believe me, in time and with experience it will get easier as your muscles learn to counteract the cross-wind automatically. It is worst with tall screen/top...
Hi Trevor, I put a Lucas Xenon 50% brighter bulb in my headlight 18 months ago with no mods and I have had no problems. I bought it from a motor factors rather...
HI EVERYONE THANK YOU TOO ALL WHO REPLIED TO THE SIDE WIND PROBLEM.MUCH APPRECIATED. I HAVE A BRAND NEW PAIR OF PANNIERS FOR SALE . I AM OPEN TO SENSIBLE...
HI ALL I NOTICE RECENTLY PEOPLE TRYING TO WORK OUT FUEL CONSUMPTION I USE A SPEADSHEET CALC WHICH IS EASY TO USE JUST ENTER AMOUNT OF FUEL PUT IN TANK AND...
Hi Everyone, I have decided to visit the continent on my CV for the first time this year. My query is simple, when travelling on the ferry or Tunnel, is it...
The crew on the ferry usually recommend putting it on the side stand with the bike in gear. The crew will usually advise you what to do and on most ferries...
Do not use main stand as it minimises the tripod effect (think about it) also grab one of the cushions (normally orange) to put on the seat for the tie down as...
Mac, If you go on the Channel Tunnel you stay with the bike and put it on the side stand. You are usually loaded on last and a bit of advice, when you ride...
OK I'm going to argue & say that centre stand is best. Certainly the way the straps go over the bike on Brittany ferries you'd end up putting a lot of stress...
In that case why do all ferry crews including those that I use frequently to cross the Irish sea always instructriders to put the bikes on the side stand. The...
Ok, here's my 2p. - Side stand, definitely side stand. (the triangle it forms with the tyres is so much wider than the centre stand and width equals stability)...
There is some mixed views here, I've done a fair few crossings when I was in the forces stationed in germany, All I've done myself is strap it down using the...
OK guys, worked mine out.... 55.6MPG going up and down the motorway at legalish speeds, while we are being this tight has anyone ever bothered to see if the...
56 mpg is about what I get on motorways at legalish speeds as well. But on A-Road, I get 60+ and I am a bit surprised that extra 10 mph makes that much of a...
In a total of 14 ferry and 2 chunnel crossings I have always used sidestand, first gear, rubber band on the front brake lever (a slice of old inner tube -...
Trevor I have the same set up, and drive longish distances (typical round trip 130 miles) across mixed roads. I'm getting between 60 and 65 mpg. The big ...
Thats interesting, because on the a-roads where I get the best mpg, I'm at 4000-4500 and on the M-roads I'm at 5000 for most of the trip and get lower mpg. I...
Oh dear, I must be doing something wrong then, the worst I've got is 45 mpg.... ops. ... I'm at 4000-4500 and on the M-roads I'm at 5000 for most of the trip ...
No no, nothing wrong. You know what the handle at right side is for.. ;-)) In my case I went down in consumption when I took of the original exhaust (with...
