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Because it was dry last night and its coming off the road soon I took the electra X to work. On the way in it was into a strong headwind and the bike struggled to maintain 50mph. This morning what a difference , I was using so little throttle I don't think it used any fuel I rolled off the throttle and it didn't slow down the tail wing was so strong. Well this week its off the road to get the seat re-upholstered and maybe a paint job. I am going to miss riding it so much.
So rise safe everyone
Cheers Dave

That's lovely, and I know how much you can miss a bike when not riding it.



I don't suppose you have a short vid of you on the bike? Only I've never seen one working.

Hi scaly. Sorry no vids I can barely post on forums as for pics haven't got a clue. Will ask my other half if she can help.

Hi again scaly. Im starting negotiations with the other half to get a 7-10 day pass to hit europe on it .If I pull it off I may have to come and knock on your door. At least you will believe it runs. Actually it starts better than the K1200lt I had if it stands for a month.

7-10 day pass? you mean for the ferry?

great! Nods, 22580, France, about 25 miles from swiss border!

Switzerland will want you to buy a vignette sticker which is a yearly motorway pass. either pay about 40 swiss franks (34 euros), or avoid the motorway system. If you enter swissel-land on a motorway, you have to pay it. I don't use the motorways on my EFI, so don't pay, as I enter the country on a standard secondary road. Tax link below

swiss motorway tax

Have a good time, and enjoy. Miss the winter out though, unless you are confident on ice.


Thunderbolt on snow covered sheet ice.

Felt the need to add to this post as i decided to ride into work today due to the inclement weather we are experiencing......Great. 1st time i've ridden it in the dark...Usually my bike is sorn but i've decided to keep it taxed and give it a bit of a ride out on any dry days during winter (as long as it is above freezing)!!.............Hope i haven't jinxed it now and the bulb goes on me....(my headlamp is a sealed unit ooooeer)!!

Inclement weather? I thought we were having pretty good weather for end of October!