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Forum: Racing 05-19-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 10,941
Posted By windmills
Really happy for Cal, that's been coming... and...

Really happy for Cal, that's been coming... and nice comment at the end regarding the team boss.
Delighted for Scott. That was a very controlled race from him. In the past have seen him backing it...
Forum: Beasts 04-25-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 69,929
Posted By windmills
Yeah, they come with all the quick release...

Yeah, they come with all the quick release fixings.
Nice, quarter-turn release and sturdy.

SW Motech Quick-Lock Evo...
Forum: Beasts 04-24-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 69,929
Posted By windmills
Wolfman bags will certainly fit with the SW...

Wolfman bags will certainly fit with the SW Motech quick release racks. Thats what I use.
You will need to select the option of mounting to non wolfman racks, and it will come with velcro wrap loops...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-16-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 44,298
Posted By windmills
Dodging sheep

Hey Matt,

enjoying the vids mate and your commentary is entertaining, keep up the good work.

I have been on a good few of the roads you are showing, stayed at Killin and Lochearnhead last time...
Forum: Racing 04-08-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 17,470
Posted By windmills
That just about sums the last couple of seasons...

That just about sums the last couple of seasons up perfectly.
Stoner had that edge too, and (bless him) Marco of course. But there just weren't enough to consistently provide good racing in the top...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-28-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 44,298
Posted By windmills
Good on you Matt! Looks like the pom poms and...

Good on you Matt!
Looks like the pom poms and cheerleading worked mate. (Sorry I drew the line at the skirt... )
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-21-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 7,212
Views: 2,190,341
Posted By windmills
Beautiful old-style SV man, thats a really nice...

Beautiful old-style SV man, thats a really nice find.
I had a red SV650S for about 8 years and absolutely loved it. I'm sure you will enjoy the heck out of yours!

Two tips, just in case you...
Forum: Ride reports 03-20-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 22,959
Posted By windmills
Hey Gliga, this is a gem of an RR! Your...

Hey Gliga,
this is a gem of an RR!

Your part of the world is all new to me, and being able to experience it through your report it pure pleasure.
The scenery is simply stunning, your words (in...
Forum: Road warriors 03-15-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 119,577
Posted By windmills
Hehe, some good stuff in this thread. I used...

Hehe, some good stuff in this thread.

I used to make a bit of a habit of buying totally the wrong bike in my earlier days. Right back to the very first (on the road legally) bike I ever had. Back...
Forum: Racing 03-14-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 987
Views: 42,077
Posted By windmills
Hello chaps! thanks for keeping the F1 fires on...

Hello chaps!
thanks for keeping the F1 fires on tickover over the layoff. :1drink

About the above...
Oh I dont know, I reckon at heart all great racers have that edge to them, are a bit...
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 37,046
Posted By windmills
Hey Oisin, thanks for putting all that...

Hey Oisin,

thanks for putting all that together mate. Just watched the first couple now, and really enjoyed them. I was going to crack on with the rest, but I'd better make a token effort at work,...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-07-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 44,298
Posted By windmills
Go get 'em Matt! Thats the ticket!

Go get 'em Matt!



Thats the ticket!
Forum: Trials 03-01-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 88,109
Posted By windmills
Oh bugger. Rather gave away my ignorance there...

Oh bugger. Rather gave away my ignorance there didn't I?

I'll get my coat.
Forum: Trials 03-01-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 88,109
Posted By windmills
non-stop vid

I am no trials rider, wish I had a fraction of that skill...

But that Non-stop malarkey is contrived nonsense. Holding/regaining balance, and repositioning at a standstill has always been a part...
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-19-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 44,298
Posted By windmills
Hey Matt, congrats for the new bike! Its always...

Hey Matt,
congrats for the new bike! Its always a good feeling.



yeah, I was going to say that, I had them on my old SV. Great tyres in the dry too, but outstanding in the wet, so might come...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-01-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 539
Views: 212,092
Posted By windmills
Good grief! That looks like something Escher...

Good grief!
That looks like something Escher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relativity_%28M._C._Escher%29) would have dreamt up.

Great pics, and inspiring rides, thanks.
...
Forum: Ride reports 01-24-2013, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4,652
Views: 2,513,596
Posted By windmills
I hope its not too much of an annoyance to quote...

I hope its not too much of an annoyance to quote back a few pages, as I catch up, but this image floored me.
Thank you all so much for this RR.
...
Forum: The Garage 01-18-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By windmills
Love it!

Love it!
Forum: Racing 01-15-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 932,797
Posted By windmills
Nicely put! It does tend to irritate some...

Nicely put!
It does tend to irritate some people a bit, compared to the more genuine type personalities... but a persona like that is something a good few sportsmen cultivate.

This also caught...
Forum: Racing 01-10-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 932,797
Posted By windmills
Yep! That time every day if I remember rightly.

Yep! That time every day if I remember rightly.
Forum: Racing 01-09-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 932,797
Posted By windmills
Haha! Yeah, they might enjoy that a bit huh? :D

Haha! Yeah, they might enjoy that a bit huh? :D
Forum: Racing 01-09-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 932,797
Posted By windmills
Yep me too. Quit VLC and restarted it and got...

Yep me too.
Quit VLC and restarted it and got it for a while, but it quit pretty quickly.
Hoping it will be back for their stunning programme...
Forum: Racing 01-09-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 932,797
Posted By windmills
Radio Maray: I didn't know it was possible...

Radio Maray:

I didn't know it was possible to talk that fast... while kind of singing at the same time. Top effort!
(Wish I could see what they are though.)
Forum: Racing 01-08-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 932,797
Posted By windmills
Like everyone else I'm sure, hoping Andrew Scot...

Like everyone else I'm sure, hoping Andrew Scot is ok.

My first year here following the Dakar this way, thanks to all you good folks for all the fun.
Its intense! Loving it.
Forum: Beasts 11-29-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 17,175
Views: 2,762,587
Posted By windmills
Thanks for the quick reply mate, thats that...

Thanks for the quick reply mate, thats that sorted then.
Forum: Beasts 11-29-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 17,175
Views: 2,762,587
Posted By windmills
Hey fbj, got a random question for you... ...

Hey fbj,
got a random question for you...
would those hand guards be these ones (http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/ACERBIS-RALLY-PRO-XSTRONG-HAND-GUARDS#), by any chance?

Did they need any...
Forum: Day Trippin' 11-13-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 44,298
Posted By windmills
Hey Matt, just checking back in to see how you...

Hey Matt,
just checking back in to see how you are doing.
Well done on the test part 1 (of 759...). If I was cynical, I might think that they are making it so complicated, and expensive, to get a...
Forum: Day Trippin' 11-05-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,810
Posted By windmills
Oh my. Thank you very much for your...

Oh my.

Thank you very much for your thoughtful posts and your gorgeous photography.
There is a lovely tranquility to your writing and the beautiful countryside that you obviously love, despite...
Forum: Racing 10-21-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 8,291
Posted By windmills
Moto 2/3, that is proper racing! Rain helps. ...

Moto 2/3, that is proper racing! Rain helps.
Moto GP is a snooze-fest, we need a field of similar bikes and let the riders decide who wins.
Way to go Gino and Westy. Delighted for you boys.
Forum: Beasts 10-10-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,271
Posted By windmills
Hey Motosickle, hope you don't mind me butting...

Hey Motosickle,
hope you don't mind me butting in here...
Those Givi racks look about the best I've found so far (I also don't like the rack sitting way out on the left side of the bike when it...
Forum: Beasts 10-05-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 17,175
Views: 2,762,587
Posted By windmills
greasy rider, I had the same thing happen to me. ...

greasy rider, I had the same thing happen to me.
Don't know if you have got this sorted with your dealer yet, but there is a new update available now that sorts this all out.
I had mine done on...
Forum: Australia 10-02-2012, 03:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,526
Posted By windmills
Cool Ren, enjoy your new bike. Mine is all...

Cool Ren, enjoy your new bike.
Mine is all sorted now, hope you boys down there get your bikes sorted soon.

cheers!
Forum: Australia 10-02-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,526
Posted By windmills
Thats what I heard too. Got the call last night,...

Thats what I heard too. Got the call last night, and am taking the bike in this morning to be remapped.

CaptainQ, hoping you get the bike out of their bungling hands soon, and can get on with the...
Forum: Australia 10-01-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,526
Posted By windmills
Haha, yeah exactly what I thought when you...

Haha, yeah exactly what I thought when you posted.

Yes of course, I'll let you know when I get the call.
Forum: Australia 09-27-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,526
Posted By windmills
Yeah, that was my dealers first suggestion. But...

Yeah, that was my dealers first suggestion. But he went to check with the tech and asked if I wanted to hold on a day or so more for the corrected new one.
I'm ok with that, having been assured the...
Forum: Australia 09-26-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,526
Posted By windmills
Hey folks, Glad you posted this mate, thanks. ...

Hey folks,
Glad you posted this mate, thanks.

yeah, I just got bitten by this too. I went to pick up mine today too, I made it home though... with the engine management system light on the dash,...
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-07-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,892
Posted By windmills
What a place to live! You are a lucky man. ...

What a place to live! You are a lucky man.

Your videos are breathtaking, and you are one hell of a good rider. Respect mate.
Forum: Ride reports 09-06-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6,454
Views: 1,902,936
Posted By windmills
I have been lurking long enough! I've enjoyed...

I have been lurking long enough! I've enjoyed your photos, vids and words through all the Mobius trips so far.
Thanks for all the work Doc.

So here are some wishes for a great trip to you all,...
Forum: Ride reports 08-17-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,974
Posted By windmills
Great stuff mate, thanks for sharing. Really...

Great stuff mate, thanks for sharing.
Really nice photos of glorious roads, and the bikes aren't too shabby either! ;)

Dreams of those roads will have to do to get me through the winter, couldn't...
Forum: Trip Planning 07-22-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,515
Posted By windmills
Yeah me too. Its a very tidy piece of kit, and...

Yeah me too. Its a very tidy piece of kit, and very comfortable. Best airbed I have used.
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