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Offline MartinW

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This is how things work on here
« on: September 13, 2021, 22:11:38 »
A comprehensive guide.
Tall, Dark and Handsome (In 1987) - Just tall now !!

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2021, 22:52:50 »
Sounds quite accurate.

Now what tyre pressures are people using with Bridgestone A41's?



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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2021, 00:39:10 »
Fully synthetic.
Seems pearl asbo orange is faster after all....

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2021, 04:45:34 »
Givi airflow.
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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2021, 06:35:27 »
Which orange bike shall I swap my strom for?



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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2021, 07:18:32 »
I've had eleven of those, the Nolan single cylinder v4 was more economical, but that was in 1942 and it was 2-star diesel. Did I ever mention that my aunt in Rhyl owns a paper bag that once contained cream buns?

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2021, 07:24:12 »
Have you checked the kill switch yet?

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2021, 08:02:17 »
New tall screen on the exhaust beak, removed silver frame, usb filter,  off-road slicks, two speed horn.Thousands spent. £895 ovno.

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2021, 08:15:03 »
Have you checked the kill switch yet?

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2021, 17:27:27 »
.......................unlike the Octopus which has a beak for a reason
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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2021, 20:44:38 »
..... removed silver frame .....
Suspended rude member for a week, reinstalled Silver Frame.

I really like Custard Creams.

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2021, 22:07:46 »
A pig's orgasm can last up to 30 minutes.



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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2021, 22:19:19 »
You've met my ex wife, then?

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Re: This is how things work on here
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2021, 22:21:41 »
That's the rumour ...
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