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by exportmanuk
Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Forum Names
Replies: 16
Views: 8046

Forum Names

Hello Thought I would start a new thread, following on from Rik mentioning names My pseudo name has been in use since the early 1980s, it was suggested to me as a CB handle by the HGV drivers I managed, stuck with it ever since. I use it (with or without the UK Bit) on just about every forum I parti...
by exportmanuk
Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Really? This will go well
Replies: 8
Views: 4355

Re: Really? This will go well

I always wondered why so many advanced civilisation from the past collapsed and disappeared.
by exportmanuk
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hypermiling
Replies: 23
Views: 12493

Re: Hypermiling

Gareth wrote:
exportmanuk wrote:49.93MPG is not bad for me

Save fuel by driving :lol:

Not half as much fun and would have added at least an hour on to my total journey time for the day
by exportmanuk
Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hypermiling
Replies: 23
Views: 12493

Re: Hypermiling

Filled up the bike last night at Costco cheapest petrol around still costs £37.90 FOR 21.67L £1.749 per l Need to ride more economically but 49.93MPG is not bad for me
by exportmanuk
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hypermiling
Replies: 23
Views: 12493

Re: Hypermiling

I have driven Manchester to London and back a couple of times last month. Kept my speed down to around 60 using cruse control set the system into ECO mode and returned 68 Mpg against a normal 43 ( measured by full tank to full tank) Eco mode (BMW 220D auto) reduces the engine braking. Using the same...
by exportmanuk
Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What has one learned over the years ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3491

Re: What has one learned over the years ?

Pre 1970 cars were about half as wide as cars are now (Austin A35? 1960 mini?) there was room to position. Room to park and get out of the car without trying to fold yourself in half. Brakes and tyres were rubbish so you had to plan ahead. Steering was a work out You had to know how to fix them at t...
by exportmanuk
Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: It’s chilling that people drive at 81 mph on the motorway – says IAM Roadsmart
Replies: 123
Views: 38432

Re: It’s chilling that people drive at 81 mph on the motorway – says IAM Roadsmart

Yesterdays Facebook post Acceptability of speeding on motorways is still far too high but the downward trends of drivers’ opinions are a positive sign. Actual speeding behaviour in towns and cities has also improved as more and more drivers appear to understand the link between speed and serious inj...
by exportmanuk
Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: It’s chilling that people drive at 81 mph on the motorway – says IAM Roadsmart
Replies: 123
Views: 38432

Re: It’s chilling that people drive at 81 mph on the motorway – says IAM Roadsmart

Not only did the close the forum in the years since they have also stopped the annual conference and all the regional forums. Divide and conquer seems to be their tactics. Like many other observers I don't do it for the IAM I do it to help other riders, but also to keep my own skills up to a reasona...
by exportmanuk
Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Motorcycle airbag jackets
Replies: 46
Views: 38697

Re: Motorcycle airbag jackets

Ohlins wrote:
And, if riding spiritedly, it's a reason to wear boots with toe sliders on a cruiser :)

I thought that was just for the sparks :D
by exportmanuk
Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Motorcycle airbag jackets
Replies: 46
Views: 38697

Re: Motorcycle airbag jackets

Horse wrote:
Unfortunately, even now many riders don't have particularly great understanding - or acceptance - of risks, what can go wrong, etc.


Many of them are working in the gig economy for local delivery companies.

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