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    Bobbo1260 replied to the thread Trailer for 806?.
    Have a look at Staticarc. They do some reasonable priced invertor welders suitable for the DIY’er. I bought a stick welder for about...
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    Bobbo1260 replied to the thread Trailer for 806?.
    Blimey Guerney, 75kg!! and I thought 40kg was bad enough. The spec I found for the wheels i used was 46kg so don’t fancy going beyond...
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    Bobbo1260 replied to the thread Trailer for 806?.
    Couldn’t find one that suited my needs one way or another so built my own. Bit of welding involved could have been bolted and I had no...
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    A typical example of where a hi viz or something bright is an advantage to cyclists is a driver waiting to pull out from a side road. A...
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    Blimey you’ve some gizmos on that. I fitted motorcycle mirrors and led indicators to mine powered by 12v 1.2 ah alarm battery as my...
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    Bobbo1260 replied to the thread Trailer for 806?.
    I used a ball and socket hitch connected a self fabricated bracket that also acts as a torque arm. It comes with at an eye bolt that...
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    When I say over the line I’m talking a few feet. Ive always worn an enclosed cycle helmet and hi viz jacket Waterproof or mesh depending...
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    I rode in various parts of London on a motorcycle, bicycle and driven a car For about 10 years. only once was I nearly taken out by a...
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    When the Fido 1st came out I tried a work colleagues. it was ok but I’m no fan of small wheelers. I bought a legal e-bike kit and 2nd...
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    I think the police being able to use their discretion is spot on, providing they are aware of the directive. All those I have met seem...
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    Whilst the Highway Code clearly states you must not cycle on the pavement the police are to use discretion when challenging offenders...
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    i believe uk police now have the right to knock bike thieves of two wheelers as well.
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    Throttles might get one noticed especially at 30mph without pedalling. Don't think they are that bothered about a 68 yr old bloke...