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by leester
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:09 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Another question
Replies: 16
Views: 6343

all done !

Thanks for the advice (thanks Kal for the English advice) I went to the local filler today ...found the green pump which just said 'low sulpher unleaded' and used that. Only cost £4.50 ! I was careful with the trigger cause it shot out like crazy ! Must have done the trick cause the bikes ok. So, if ...
by leester
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:47 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Another question
Replies: 16
Views: 6343

Another question

Hi guys. I'm a bit embarrased to ask this question...thing is i've never in my life used a filling station before and i have no idea how those pumps work :oops: Do you just squeeze the trigger thing to start the flow? and does the flow stop when you let go?
Also , is all unleaded fuel the same or is ...
by leester
Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:10 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: starts
Replies: 2
Views: 1909

starts

Ok , been using my brand new Honda Lead scooter.Great fun.Something i have noticed though is that the bike doesnt often start using the electric starter WITHOUT me giving it a bit of throttle. If i tried it 5 times say, it would start using the electric starter WITHOUT throttle maybe 3 of those ...
by leester
Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:45 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: wheyhey !
Replies: 11
Views: 6205

it's great fun

Well, i had my run into the countryside and it was fun. Kept nice and close to the speed limit where safe to do so.....if i did 40 mph the car drivers insisted on doing 50 to pass me. If i did 45 ...they did 55 ! But, it was wonderful being out on the road just cruising. The insurance documents came ...
by leester
Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:31 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: wheyhey !
Replies: 11
Views: 6205

scary

Man, went out to the countryside this morning.There really are some lunatics out there ! I've been cut up 5 times already by people actually trying to overtake me whilst turning into a junction....then they have the cheek to blast the horn at me like it ME that did wrong ! :frusty: welcome to the ...
by leester
Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:29 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: wheyhey !
Replies: 11
Views: 6205

Nippy

Oh it's nippy dude ! Smooth and nippy. I'm not a speed demon and i won't be going any great distance so it's enough for me. :D Spent a couple hours yesterday scootin round town and the time just flew by....today i'm off into the countryside if the weather holds. Tell you what this bike is a LOT ...
by leester
Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:02 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: wheyhey !
Replies: 11
Views: 6205

THE BIKE !

Yes ! It's arrived..Honda Lead 100cc. Nice scooter to begin with. Goes like a dream. Would you beleive some nutter nearly killed me within MINUTES of me going out ! Some loon was doing about 60 in a residential side road ,didn't see me,had to skid and his back end flew round .Jeese what a shock ...
by leester
Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:34 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: wheyhey !
Replies: 11
Views: 6205

lonnng wait man !

Oh that's a long wait dude ! Hope it passes quickly for ya :wink: I'm sat here watching the clock waiting for the delivery guy ......
by leester
Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:34 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: wheyhey !
Replies: 11
Views: 6205

wheyhey !

Well, following the confusion about my insurance i told you about i decided to call the company again today to nail things down.Turns out the first guy i spoke to had got his wires crossed somewhere and given me some wrong information re the cover note ! Turns out that my cover note is in fact free ...
by leester
Sat Oct 15, 2005 10:44 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: another question !
Replies: 7
Views: 3221

aye

I think what i'll do is ring the broker first thing Monday and confirm all this with them to pin them down on it. It's pretty confusing when your a newbie.