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  1. It may be worth phoning the distributors as well, I think it's Apico but you may need to check. I agree with the others though, go in the shop and demand your money back. Service like this should be stamped out, if you don't get a good result having given them plenty of sensible chances, name them and shame them. Good luck. PS. I highly recommend Alpinestars, had mine for about 4 years and they are brilliant after lots of use, but I can't help feel it's the luck of the draw as I have seen others on here give them a right old slating....
  2. No no, that's Essex OK, I'm leaving.
  3. I bought a nice quality clear 10lt plastic can in Halfords, from their camping range I can't remember the price but it was cheaper than a 'petrol' can and loads cheaper than a metal 10lt can. They come with a handy push in spout. BUT... you need to fit an O Ring into the cap otherwise it will leak like a bugger I've had mine for a 6 months or so, use it a lot and it has been fine. Easy peasy, cheap as fried potaters I switched away from my trusty old metal Jerry Cans because I was told that you can end up with condensation inside the can as the temp' alters in your workshop/garage/van and therfore water in your fuel?
  4. It's not justified at all Unbalanced! You're mates are just not manly enough to carry such a boot off, let them stick with their black, brown, or maybe, oooooooohhh, blue boots. Wear them with pride I've got the Astars and in proud poofy white. The most comfy boot I've EVER owned, including road race, MX, Timberland and Wellies. I see a lot of people make reference to them falling apart, I can only speak from my own experience and say that mine have been brilliant, I have had them for two and half years and they are fine. I ride about 10 -15 hours a month so they've had plenty of use. I have worn a hole on one ankle but only because I stupidly rub them against the chain. I love 'em, whatever the colour, but especially in Vegas suit white
  5. Hi Allan. I bought some of the 661 Kyle Strait pads from someone on ebay [an MTB shop based in Westbury Wilts] and they arrived today, which was an excellent service being here nextday. I went for the 'white' ones in XL, the ones with the red logos are the patriot and I think they have a hard shell, whereas mine are a softer armour. They feel pretty substantial though, actually they are a bit chunkier/bulkier than I thought they would be, but they fit under my normal denim jeans OK so I think they will be fine under my stretchier trials jeans tomorrow. Size wise, I reckon they are about right for my 18" [above knee] and 16.5 [below knee] legs. I hope that helps.
  6. I'm also in the market for a little knee protection. I thought these looked quite good http://www.planet-knox.com/detail.aspx?ID=133 Knox body armour is well respected in the road race world. If I give them a go I'll let you know how they work, fit etc.
  7. dibdab

    Spark Plus Gap?

    Thank you Copemech!
  8. dibdab

    Spark Plus Gap?

    Sorry to ask such a dummies question, but nevertheless : I've just bought an Iridium plug for my 08 290 and I've checked my little tiny manual that came with the bike but can't find the gap spec'. Can anyone help? Thanks!
  9. Blimey, good idea, I have never tried to list them before. ROAD BIKES RD125LC IN 1983 RD350YPVS IN 83 IT175 XJ550 CBX550 VF750 IN '85 CBR600 DT125LC TL1000S GSXR750 CR500 SUPERMOTO XR650 SUPERMOTO KTM400EXC GAS GAS PAMPERA CBR600RR KTM950 SUPER ENDURO [CURRENT ROAD BIKE] RACE BIKES RD350LC TZ350 RGV250 TZR250 GPZ600 CBR600 RC30 GSXR1100 CR500 TL1000 TRIALS, OFF ROAD YZ250 SCORPA250 SHERCO 290 02 SHERCO 290 02 SHERCO 290 03 SHERCO 290 06 SHERCO 290 08 ! [GOT IT YESTERDAY
  10. Worth a look here for you maybe: http://www.dirtbikexpress.co.uk/motocross_...and_accessories
  11. I've had my Astars for 2 years now and use them for about 2-3 hours a week on average, and they have held up brilliantly. Wearing a bit thin on the left ankle but still plenty of meat left. No problems with the soles or any other issues. I give them a bit of a 'birthday' every now and again, with a wash off and a good old treating with some good leather food. They are the most comfy 'shoe' I own as well. But I agree with an earlier poster, it's down to personal preferences.
  12. I've had mine for a couple of years now and it suits me fine. I ride at least once, sometimes three times a week, so it gets pretty stinky and so the lining gets regularily washed. It's all held together really well. I would therefore recomend them, as far as doing the job is concerned, just need to suit your own head I suppose. Hope that helps.
  13. Bikespace, I think it was from the 06 on where they went away from the fixing being like yours where you can handily use cable ties, which worked so well, to 2 bolts on the top of the mudguard. Not quite as practical but luckily I have stopped falling as often as I did a few years ago, other wise I would have been forking out
  14. I broke the rear on my 06 week, I've had it for just over a year and luckily had a new spare. It shattered right on the 2 rear bolt fixings. Has anyone come up with a simple mod to do away with the bolt fixings, to make t less likely to break? The old cable tie fixings on my previous 03 were a bit of a money saver when they used to break rather than the mudguard.
  15. MRS would be a worth a try. http://www.malcolmrathmellsport.com
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