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by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA)
Replies: 7
Views: 3401

Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA)

Sort of bike related, so here goes. I have severe hearing loss in both ears (no, not due to 'er indoors!), and it will get worse as I age, and it is! I have the opportunity of being fitted with a BAHA which requires an implant (abutment) in my skull which a hearing aid attaches too. This allows bone...
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: Raptor 650
Topic: Steering shakes at high speed
Replies: 51
Views: 25509

Re: Steering shakes at high speed

Only had head shake on my 1000 under very hard acceleration, but it settles down once you reach the desired speed.
I don't find it disconcerting at all, if anything I find it re-assuring and certainly don't feel that it will turn into a slapper.
It's just a bit more feed back!
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Have a beer or two...
Replies: 6
Views: 3157

Re: Have a beer or two...

shebee wrote:Margeurita anyone?
That's not your Mother is it. I'd rather have a Doombar please, cheers.
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Rough Idle and in lower rpm
Replies: 39
Views: 16183

Re: Rough Idle and in lower rpm

Thanks for that weirdo, I've just popped to the shed to start it while it's dark cant see any little sparks (apart from those from the neighbours lol) :lol: :lol: :lol: My bikes running a little rough at low revs. Some so called "friends" have said it's the rider, but I'm pretty sure it's...
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Adjustable footrests
Replies: 3
Views: 2581

Re: Adjustable footrests

Red Mist wrote:They look neat but it doesn't look like they fold
Isn't the fold in the footrest mounting bracket? They should then fold in any position.
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Italy
Replies: 13
Views: 5058

Re: Hi from Italy

Welcome Andrea. I've never been to Italy but it must be a great place to produce so many beautiful motorcycles.
Let's hope some of your sunny weather makes it's way over to us. :cold:
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 16
Views: 6834

Re: Hello everyone

How ignominious, was anyone watching? Hope you mend soon, but you're not missing anything weather wise at the moment. As for the blood it's a timely reminder to us all that we may be in need of it one day. I have donated blood regularly for years but was identified as having a high platelet count, s...
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Spring
Replies: 5
Views: 2911

Re: Spring

Similar to our walk this morning :brrr: - minus the dogs as we don't have any.
I'm sure this time last year I was out on my patio basking in the sunshine.
That was before the rains came of course! :x .
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I'm famous!!
Replies: 10
Views: 4024

Re: I'm famous!!

Yeah, I've heard the gossip about you ..... oh, hang on, I thought that said "I'm infamous" ! :D
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hello from Kent!
Replies: 14
Views: 6733

Re: Hello from Kent!

Welcome JJT. Mines a pint of Doombar please. :drunk:

We cant be a million miles from each other so, as soon as I get my Raptor back together maybe we can meet up sometime. :ride:

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by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 16
Views: 6834

Re: Hello everyone

Have a look on here OEM Motorparts , but make sure you have a tight hold on your credit card.. I've just received (Friday) my first consignment from them and can vouch for their integrity. Kept me informed of progress via email and delivered within the quoted period. So, you can get what you need b...
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: Ride-Outs & Events
Topic: Buell and Italian Motorcycle Festival 2013
Replies: 89
Views: 163892

Re: Buell and Italian Motorcycle Festival 2013

Hmmm... I could be up for this, it would be good to see a few other Raptors. 8)
Not so sure about other Raptor owners though! :wink:

I will consult my busy social calendar and see if I can squeeze it in.
How many are going at the moment?
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 16
Views: 6834

Re: Hello everyone

Welcome back Oaf. So, did you think you were turning Japanese, turning Japanese, did you really think so? :biggrin: (well, someone had to say it) My Raptor is having a makeover, but it's taking a loooonnnnggg time as I always seem to be at work! I too need a few "bits" so I would also be h...
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Paint on wheels!
Replies: 15
Views: 5290

Paint on wheels!

Hello again everyone, I've been hibernating! Advice please. I've just had my wheels, swing arm and footrest hangers powder coated, and very nice they look too. However, they powder coated the whole wheel including the disc mounting area. Do I need to take this back to bare metal, as original and lik...
by JimBo
11 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Arrgghh Oil Leak -- sympathy needed
Replies: 19
Views: 6164

Re: Arrgghh Oil Leak -- sympathy needed

Sympathy coming your way.... :hug: .

I'm so glad I have a nice warm garage to take my bikes apart in.
It's just getting them back together that I find difficult :? .