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by leatherpatches
Jan 3rd, '11, 16:39
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Repairing a tyre
Replies: 12
Views: 2916

Re: Repairing a tyre

Thanks - how far from Plymouth are you?

As I say, Gupa P flat out (no pun intended) refuse. I assumed other places would be the same.
by leatherpatches
Jan 3rd, '11, 16:26
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Repairing a tyre
Replies: 12
Views: 2916

Repairing a tyre

Grrr... just had a new Dunlop Roadsmart put on because the old one had a screw in it and... guess what? Less than 300 miles later this one now has a screw in it. The screw is smack bang in the centre of the tread. Is there somewhere or someone that will undertake a repair for me? With such little tr...
by leatherpatches
Dec 10th, '08, 19:39
Forum: Off-Topic Banter
Topic: I should come clean...
Replies: 47
Views: 5022

Re: I should come clean...

It's just like one huge protracted cry for attention.

Sad, really.

*sits back and waits for the withering, poorly spelt comeback*
by leatherpatches
Oct 4th, '08, 12:25
Forum: Off-Topic Banter
Topic: Makes you think twice.
Replies: 15
Views: 2016

Re: Makes you think twice.

I actually agree with the message of what is being said, it's the method of delivery that leaves me feeling a little... queezy. I personally don't think photo montages with crying soldiers and dead children, interspersed by patronising comments which assume we have no sympathy with the armed forces,...
by leatherpatches
Oct 1st, '08, 17:48
Forum: Off-Topic Banter
Topic: Makes you think twice.
Replies: 15
Views: 2016

Re: Makes you think twice.

Bit sentimental...?
by leatherpatches
Sep 24th, '08, 17:37
Forum: Off-Topic Banter
Topic: Managed to squeeze £60 worth of petrol into my car yesterday
Replies: 11
Views: 2034

Re: Managed to squeeze £60 worth of petrol into my car yesterday

Luckily didn't start the engine. Cost me £194 to get it drained, pumped and petrol disposed of (yeah right into their cars I expect). No tow fee as I did it at the lorry park Texaco in Exeter. Apparently if I'd started it then it could have cost about 10 times that with a common rail diesel engine s...
by leatherpatches
Sep 9th, '08, 20:55
Forum: Off-Topic Banter
Topic: Congrats Arron
Replies: 5
Views: 1228

Congrats Arron

...on the birth of little Alfie. Born on Monday 8 September at around 8am and weighing 8lb.

Popped in to see them at Derriford in the evening. Alfie's a real smasher.

Mother and baby doing well. Father still a nobber. :lol:
by leatherpatches
Aug 26th, '08, 08:03
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: May be useful when planning a ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1064

Re: May be useful when planning a ride

...and just received this email: Thank-you for submitting a recommendation for Cap'n Jaspers on BikerCafes.com. We wanted to let you know that, although your recommendation was originally approved, we have today received an email from Cap'n Jaspers asking to be removed. We hope you'll continue to re...
by leatherpatches
Aug 21st, '08, 16:37
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: May be useful when planning a ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1064

Re: May be useful when planning a ride

Nice one. Just recommended Jaspers, which wasn't on there yet.
by leatherpatches
Aug 18th, '08, 10:38
Forum: Off-Topic Banter
Topic: Congratulations Sue!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1765

Re: Congratulations Sue!!

Nice one - they aren't easy.
by leatherpatches
Aug 13th, '08, 21:12
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: 125s
Replies: 40
Views: 4658

Re: 125s

fluffybunny wrote:leatherpatches
started it lol
Hey, I didn't post that avatar...

(I'd ignore the 125s and 500s and go for a smaller 600 or 650, to be honest)
by leatherpatches
Aug 12th, '08, 21:50
Forum: Off-Topic Banter
Topic: THe Mad Mullah is retireing.......
Replies: 7
Views: 1861

Re: THe Mad Mullah is retireing.......

Good riddance.
by leatherpatches
Aug 12th, '08, 17:21
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Bike Buying Etiquette
Replies: 17
Views: 2381

Re: Bike Buying Etiquette

Got to be careful even with a banker's draft. Fakes are very popular.

To be honest I'd only take cash and I think you did the right thing refusing a cheque.
by leatherpatches
Aug 12th, '08, 07:47
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: 125s
Replies: 40
Views: 4658

Re: 125s

Not sure about 125s but nice left boob.