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[CC Mac]

When was this, please?

2024

 

[CC Mac]

I always put my GSA on the centre stand (despite the crew protestations) so not to damage the suspension unduly

I claim the side stand is damaged and is inoperable

They accept it on all the ferries I have travelled on

I chok the wheels with wedges on the decks and it’s never moved

Once a crew member has ratcheted it down, I wait a few mins, faffing and then slacken it off to my satisfaction - they are busy elsewhere and not bothered

Never had a bike move in 30+ years on ferries

Centre stand always

My K1200 R Sport didn’t have a mainstand.

 

[CC Mac]

I had a suspension failure after disembarking Bilbao ferry, about an hour into the tour. Had to drop into Motorad Pamplona where they relieved me of 500Euro for a secondhand unit!
Always wondered if the period of strap-down in the warm bowels of the ship was contributory...

I think manufacturers wouldn't advise stressing suspension in such a way, if you asked them.

 

[Fiddlesticks]

Richa Typhoon one piece rain suit.
Bought, used it in the rain. Soaking wet crotch.

 

[jefformston]

I think manufacturers wouldn't advise stressing suspension in such a way, if you asked them.

There would have to be over 150kg of force applied just to equal a Tosser & pillion, a lot more to do any damage to the suspension. The stand on the other hand is a different matter.

 

[MrC99]

The stand on the other hand is a different matter.

I dunno. I've always used the side stand as a) it's inherently more stable than using the centre stand and b) it's less time faffing about on the car/lorry deck and more time in the bar/resto. I've lost track of the number of times the current bike's been over the channel in the last 11 years and frankly I can't see how being strapped down is really going to add that much strain to the suspension or side stand that it wouldn't experience in normal use.

In the early days I used to strap the bike's side stand to the front wheel but I haven't even done that for at least 20 years even in January crossings when they've double strapped the bike due to the rough weather and (touch wood!) I've never had a problem (on BF).

 

[jefformston]

I dunno. I've always used the side stand as a) it's inherently more stable than using the centre stand and b) it's less time faffing about on the car/lorry deck and more time in the bar/resto. I've lost track of the number of times the current bike's been over the channel in the last 11 years and frankly I can't see how being strapped down is really going to add that much strain to the suspension or side stand that it wouldn't experience in normal use.

In the early days I used to strap the bike's side stand to the front wheel but I haven't even done that for at least 20 years even in January crossings when they've double strapped the bike due to the rough weather and (touch wood!) I've never had a problem (on BF).

Same here for the ferry, I’ve never had a problem but the side stand isn’t build to take weight/force in the same way at the suspension.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I dunno. I've always used the side stand as a) it's inherently more stable than using the centre stand and b) it's less time faffing about on the car/lorry deck and more time in the bar/resto. I've lost track of the number of times the current bike's been over the channel in the last 11 years and frankly I can't see how being strapped down is really going to add that much strain to the suspension or side stand that it wouldn't experience in normal use.

In the early days I used to strap the bike's side stand to the front wheel but I haven't even done that for at least 20 years even in January crossings when they've double strapped the bike due to the rough weather and (touch wood!) I've never had a problem (on BF).

Centre stand for me, every time

 

[Nick Marshall]

RST Heated Gloves with Batteries and Spare Batteries.
What a waste of money!

I purchased these because my current bike does not have handguards or heated grips.

Gloves felt lovely and warm wearing them indoors trying them out.

10 degrees outside. Gloves on the hottest setting. Battery lasted about 2 hours max.
Could not feel any heat whatsoever when riding the bike.

Also. They were so bulky in the XL size. They flashed the lights when I used the clutch. (Rocket 3R)

£250! Thankfully I was able to return and received a complete refund.

New bike arriving this week with heated grips.

 

[Warlord]

Petrol.

It's smelly, expensive and slow.

What a waste of money.

 

[Arsey]

Santander ferry to Spain. Bikes packed so close I had to climb over two rows of bikes to get to mine near the wall . I wouldn't like people climbing over my bike either. The crew ratchet down your bike to a steel wire running the length of the parking bay. As each bike is ratcheted down the wire gets progressively tighter meaning the first bikes are very compressed. When I released mine it sounded like an explosion with the suspension being freed. The front Ohlins on my K1200 R Sport leaked after that. One guy was complaining that his sidestand was damaged. Another guy had a damaged seat. Channel Tunnel in future.

P&O ferries , even if they are the cheapest .

So that’s P & O and Brittany Ferries boycotted . Are DFDS cúnts too ?

Personally I love the Plymouth-Santander ferry .
It’s like a mini cruise to start the holiday . Lagunitas IPA on draft. Nice cabins . All good

 

[Arsey]

Weird

RST Heated Gloves with Batteries and Spare Batteries.
What a waste of money!

I purchased these because my current bike does not have handguards or heated grips.

Gloves felt lovely and warm wearing them indoors trying them out.

10 degrees outside. Gloves on the hottest setting. Battery lasted about 2 hours max.
Could not feel any heat whatsoever when riding the bike.

Also. They were so bulky in the XL size. They flashed the lights when I used the clutch. (Rocket 3R)

£250! Thankfully I was able to return and received a complete refund.

New bike arriving this week with heated grips.

Weird !

Used mine in France in January in temps of -3 and batteries lasted about 6 hours on low




Great gloves

 

[dmilne]

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[dmilne]

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