Christopher Ward Forum

I was 90% through my IAM motorcycle observer training and was due to be let loose with my first live observation one week after lock down started. So, having spent most of the winter doing the training, after a couple of months break I’ve now become pretty rusty. However, my course recommences on Su...

I’ve had a few of these GMT’s over the years and not had any issues.

That’s not to say it doesn’t happen - because I’ve seen them on here and elsewhere.

Personally I would not let it put me off buying one.

Rode past Beeston Castle this afternoon. This is the 19th Century gatehouse. The castle itself is somewhat older...

I understand that on a CBT you can ride an electric bike up to 125cc (11kw max). That equates to 14.8 hp. The initial acceleration is apparently quite quick as you so rightly surmise. I have seen motobob's review. Your other selections are nice bikes but not really for me. I went for The Monkey bec...

^^^ Just watched MOTOBOB's review. Looks a lot of fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddoOwklnc_M I also like the look of the Fantic Caballero 125 scrambler or Flat Tracker: https://images.medialinksonline.com/imagestream/284292/2350315x1024x600_FFFFFF_E.jpg https://images.medialinksonline.com/imag...

Churlish indeed. How do the current licence rules apply to electric bikes concerning power/cc etc? I assume each electric bike is 'rated' at an equivalent CC/KW to determine which licence is required?

I understand the initial acceleration on electric bikes is a bit special...

Beautiful sky. What sort of distance do you cover on one of your days out? Mine seem to be in the range of 60 - 100 miles. If you were offered the gift of a new highly specced motorbike or high end watch which would you take? The only proviso is that you were not allowed to profit in the future by ...

Resuming my IAM Observer training next week so I spent some time refreshing my memory one of the routes on the GS. It passes through some rather nice parkland in Cheshire:

Nice pics, scooter. I'd like to get to see the sea asap although the interesting coastline that is near to me is mostly in Wales - so it's out of bounds for now.

scooter wrote: ↑

Fri May 29, 2020 2:52 pm

Bike looks great, road looks inviting.

Bl**dy sheep.

scooter

I know. Anyone would think they had the right to roam!

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑

Fri May 29, 2020 6:45 am

On balance I would call that a good decision, Richard.

stefs wrote: ↑

Fri May 29, 2020 2:42 pm

In all honesty Richard it aint even close. Your IWC wins by a country mile. A properly classy watch

Viognier wrote: ↑

Fri May 29, 2020 2:29 pm

^ Aligned Richard. IWC is fantastic

Cheers chaps.

richtel wrote:Lovely bike. Classic big bruiser looks. Some of the road surfacing looks to need a bit of attention.

Yes, not the best road - but fine for pottering along waiting for the sheep to move.

Enjoyed a pretty perfect morning ride on the Honda...





Although there was some traffic...

I have concluded that I am quite happy with my Ingenieur, having worn it these past couple of days.



An amazingly comfortable watch...