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Well I asked the question last week about a phone mount for my bike and the consensus was Quadlock is the one to have. Some money later I had a mount and vibration damper on my bike. Works very well and holds the phone securely. Anyway I went for a mini bimble today to try it out. I decided to follow the directions exactly just to see how I got on with the Nav software (I used Apple Maps but will experiment with others) first impressions was that it is vastly superior to the RE Tripper I had on my Himalayan. Just so much easer to use, I dare say user limitations may be a factor but I found my current set up so much better. First off I went to St Aweful (Austell) to pay a cheque in for my eldest daughter’s birthday then went on to Dameralls to look at the shiny. I will post some pics in another thread. I had a mooch around and then decided to go on to Thor motorcycles to look at some more shiny. The directions were just as easy to follow as my cars sat Nav even though I couldn’t hear anything. Thor stocks Shoei helmets and they had a Glamster in my size in Laguna Blue, I only got out of there without it using all the willpower I had. I think the Quadlock is excellent But a little fiddly to use, I think that will get easier the more I use it. The vibration damper doesn’t help clipping on and off but it definitely does it’s job. Even though my bike is pretty smooth the phone gets shaken by the Road surfaces. I think the Quadlock is worth the money, even though it’s a bit spendy, there are copies available but I don’t think the saving is worth risking a phone loss. Even though I used one of my kids old cast offs I still don’t want to throw it down the road.

The view from site today bloody loud down the bottom

Found a canoe round back of the shed , talked the mrs into having a go … and she did , I videoed and photograph … but she wouldn’t fall in .

Back in the land of laid back sunshine at last. Got to ferry friend around for a week and then tadadaaaa I’ll get to

The twins 16th birthday today ( so where da fuk did THAT time go?) so ive been out with them to burger king and then the theater. ( burger thing was their idea not mine! )

You seen the film Wrong Turn , I think I’m there .

I haven't been out on my bike for 5 days and was feeling a little stir crazy so had to get out there. I went up to have a look around Damerells as they always have so nice stuff to look at in stock. My old Himalayan is behind that lovely CRF. Nice looking old Fireblade They have sold several Interceptors since my last visit. I do like the blue one. I do like the new Hornets, I could see one of them in my future, a lot of bike for £7K. I do like the new Triumphs. No shortage of Gold Stars at Thors now. Just pick your colour. Lots of Indians Nice little Beta Alp, 200cc of fun there. New Chiefs, funny how Indian Motorcycles didn't get the cultural appropriation grief that Exeter Rugby Club got, given their Logos are near identical. Not suggesting they should just observing. I wish these Mash X-Cross bikes were better quality as I think they look the mutts nuts.

Just tried it and I think you are right it is better without the bar.

It appears we can’t anyway, even tho you haven’t…

Used a seabass tail to make a delicious roast. Nothing like a proper fresh line caught big seabass on the oven with onions and olive oil: Tried to immitate Sofia's pastries but it was a fluke, too bland flavours: The sweet ones used for dessert to go along a coffee were a big success though, with pumpkin jam and cinamon Sunday lunch, roasted beef with oven cooked raisin rice, and creamed spinach (these don't have cream though, just garlic, butter, olive oil and a little flour), last sunday's lunch, reminded me of my childhood when sunday was a special day: Melanzane alla Parmigiana, just cooked that for dinner tonight for my parents. No meat, it's grilled aubergines (traditionally fried but I dry grill them with a little olive oil midway through) with tomato sauce, plenty of basil, mozzarella and parmesan, assembled like a lasagna. It turned out pretty great.

A little free advice check the tyres before you go

Google maps has got a lot better over the years, there was a time it was terrible, I used to have the Tom Tom app on my phone but ditched it over a year ago as Google maps caught it up.

She cleaning her imaginary BSA.

Gay!

Yes, you don’t do enough miles to wear them you know I joke out of love

Not far from here that was Claerwen Dam over the hill this one I was at Craig Goch on the map here

She concentrating …, or she’s shit herself

I use calimoto on the bike and I always ride with a tank bag can't honestly remember the last time I didn't have one on the bike apart from on track obviously

Doesn’t need to, it’s the bike

You don’t get anything Italian because it is reliable, wether that be cars, bikes or women.

That’s a shame, there are no mid weight singles like this anymore and the Mash looks the part and seems to have decently beefy forks and looks solid.

If I know where I'm going, and it involves motorways and main roads I try to remember to turn on Waze even if not needed, and just leave notifications off except alerts. This works well for speed camera warnings. To use as a digital map, stopping and checking the roads around, figuring out where to go, and maybe even silent navigation, Google Maps is way better than the apple version. Searching for hotels and having accurate prices instantly on your map, searching restaurants around, etc, for stuff like that Google is really impressive. As a guide, I'll be able to ride through most offroad paths that show up on google maps, it's a great way to find places I wouldn't consider otherwise.

I have a Cardo, works very well for sat nav, music etc. Not really tried it on bike to bike. It mounts to the outside of the helmet and is easy to detach to charge. Buttons are fiddly with gloves to the point where if I press the wrong thing and stuff it up I have to stop to get sat nav working again. Does have voice control but I’m to inept to use that.

Quadlock kit was £44.99 delivered, Damper was £14.99 and the phone case was £16. So £76 in total, you can get clones for much less but a good Iphone is going to be £800 plus so I think it is worth getting the best to protect it, even though I am using an old one at the moment I may use my good phone in the future.

20c here!

So you took the car and not the bike, then? All good?

ITV/MOT done! First one for the bike is due by 12th April!

wheres @Slowlycatchymonkey when you need her.. hands that do dishes feel as soft as your face with mild green fairy liquid

Back for the ITV/MOT retest this morning!

I'm now looking at a new surround amp. Think I've decided which one but prob won't be using the "smart" functions.

Feckin dishwashers

I don't know, shouldn't you check to see if your washing machine is posting rude things about you in facebook?

Nice one Saul......how much did all the Quadlock kit come to?

Most people I know with classic cars are getting on a bit, most more than my age so no.

any one going.

The one positive thing about being snowed in for half of the year is that you never loose the desire to ride....it's like getting a new bike every year...

I'm not sure that scruffy cunt has ever used a washing machine......can't imagine it would cope with the amount of filth that he carries. He took some stuff to the Laundrette once apparently.....