Assuming you've had a look at Jon Tremlett's who offers a limited but good stock in Ashburton, then I'm with your observations Tilt, internet is best option locally to Torbay. Not seen Justin Gibbs new shop though ....he's a good guy to deal with so maybe worth a look if you are ever Saltash way.

I think stockholding will always be the issue. People come and try stuff and then beat a local dealer's price by 10% discounted buying off internet Where there are no stockholding costs. 

Look ok a sensible post? I prefer alcohol.....

-- Edited by PeterBc on Tuesday 15th of April 2014 07:34:15 PM

Dirty Ming wrote:

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What kit are you after mate?

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 Blow up playthings

 

sorry Mingus you weren't asking me were you.

-- Edited by PeterBc on Tuesday 15th of April 2014 07:37:25 PM

Be careful lest it becomes the thing you most enjoy. Aye I will be shutting up now. Buy orange clothes.

ok thanks for the advice think i will have to build up kit bit by bit as quite expensive but i will get there.
thanks again

Snaf wrote:

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What's in the new(ish) bike place at Trago Mills?

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 Morris oil!

They heard you were coming - was it quiet?

Dude.

Hideous ****tail of chimerical thinking.

On your way

Hallelujah Mate. There's few prepared to expose madness fragility and kindness.

Did I spend chimerical correctly?

Surely some of you ex-Dirty Boys are tripping over your now obsolete armour?  Sell it to Ryan to help fund your purchase of tassled jackets and chaps.

36 waist I am ha ha I'm 6 ft 4 tho so long in the leg

How much does a "smidgen" equate to nowadays, Pete?

 

Thanks very much for the offer Pete but I managed to raise the funds and got myself some body armour and knee pads today after falling off twice last week so I'm OK now thanks a lot though

Nae worries Ryan you can have em. See you the lanes.

Tim you reflecting upon your own foibles?

I clean mine in the dishwasher, comes up nice but probably makes them soft as an egg in accident.

I can't bring myself to buy an new Arai these days, my last two were bought on Asian business trips for half the price they were in the UK. We are looking at a trip that way so may come back with a couple of new ones, do need to try them on though as I have two that fit the same as far as I can tell. Ones a UK spec Medium which came free with my new bike and the other is an Asian size Large.

Visor and specs everytime for me, never had specs mist up apart from when sitting around gassing. Take them off when stopped.

Might this appeaL to someone?. 2010 Shoei VFX DT virtually unused helmet British Motorcycle Sport Acu Approved motocross helmet so does not come with visor. Size large Worn once by me and a couple of times by original owner. The condition is perfect. Gary's post reminded me it was lurking in the loft and on my list of stuff to Flog. PM if interested or off to eblag it will go ....   one extractor vent protector is currently lurking lost in loft.  The colours are a bit suited to the mighty CRF .......

 

 

if interested here's a review - (eblag prep)

 

for years, Shoei has set the high standard for the entire helmet market in style, safety and design. With each new helmet produced, the Japanese company has forced competing manufacturers to improve their lids in order to keep up, which consequently makes life safer for riders like you and me. With the introduction of the company’s newest helmet, the VFX-DT, the bar has again been raised on what is considered premier head safety.Available in sizes XXS-XXL, the VFX-DT features an intricate venting system to keep your melon cool and is available in many colorways, including several Travis Preston and Ernesto Fonseca (pictured) replica designs. As far as fit and finish goes, the Shoei is as expected-top-notch. With precise sizing and a comfortable interior, the Shoei fits exactly like a helmet should. Due to the shape of the foam around the rim, the VFX-DT not only fits on top of your head, it fits around your head, solidly staying put right where it belongs. The paint is first-rate, and the entire lid takes plenty of abuse-especially in the visor-making the helmet great in small crashes. A lot can also be said for the function of the lid, since the venting system actually directs air through the top of the helmet. We liked that the vents were closable, but the look of the obtrusive rear fins is not for everyone. The outer shell is tough and solid but flexible enough to give if need be, and the inner comforts of the removable liner and dense foam have yet to be topped. Protection is also heightened by the comfortable chin strap, in addition to the new roost guard nosepiece that still leaves room for a big pair of goggles.At $579.99, this helmet is far from cheap. Strike that, it is downright expensive. But this is your brain we are talking about here, and protecting it should be at the top of the list. I’ll steer clear of the old “if you have a cheap head, buy a cheap helmet” saying, but I will restate that this is quite possibly the best off-road helmet money can buy. If your budget allows for it, definitely pop for a Shoei. Your head is worth it. -Chris Denison

Read more: http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/parts-accessories/141_0608_shoei_vfx_dt_helmet/#ixzz30fvTHukQ

-- Edited by PeterBc on Saturday 3rd of May 2014 06:50:38 PM

Blimey just like ebay you can write in the description but nobody reads it ... Large

Sorry sold