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This months edition of Forward Progress is my 12th, therefore making it a year since I took on the role of editor. I would like to thank everyone that sent me there jokes, contributions and stories that helped filled the pages, and hope that I can count on your support in the future.

I’ve said this before, but if you want to tweak the newsletter with your ideas, then just let me know, and Ill do what I can to accommodate, also if you want to be included in the advertising sections to advertise your business, then just drop me a line.

Also for the next couple of months, I will be running loads of articles about those great, great, great examiners, that do a fantastic job, and in my opinion should all be given knighthoods, which coincidently, are the same great, great people that will be taking me for my test in the next couple of months.

That said, if I fail, then flogging them in public with big sticks would also be a good idea!!!

James Editor

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First Chinese motorcycle enters TT CF Moto leave their mark in the history books

The WK650i that will be entered in the 2013 TT WK BIKES will be entering into the 2013 Isle of Man TT, a first for a Chinese manufacturer.

The Hampshire-based firm will be entering the WK650i in the Lightweight class. The bike will be prepared by Hampshire Motorcycles. WK isn't an actual manufacturer, it is the UK brand name for motorcycles made by CF Moto in China.

Australian David Johnson will be riding the bike, he scored a top 15 finish in both Superstock and Superbike races in 2013 with a fastest lap of 125.831mph.

Paul Phillips, TT and Motorsport Manager, Isle of Man Government, commented:"The TT is back on the map worldwide and this campaign could well represent the start of a new era in motorcycle racing. We originally introduced the Lightweight Race to the TT schedule as it represents an affordable way to go racing and already in only its second year it has become an established part of the TT."

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2013 Triumph Tiger Sport Sharper, more powerful Tiger flaunts sportier intentions

Engineers have focused on improving power and handling: the chassis has been strengthened and suspension upgraded for sharper cornering, while the 1050cc triple now pushes out 123 bhp and 77 lb-ft of torque - 9.8 bhp and 4.4 lb-ft over the 2012 bike.

A new exhaust and revisions to the intake system are behind the additional output, while a one-tooth larger rear sprocket improves acceleration. Triumph claims that the Tiger Sport is also 7 percent more economical with fuel.

The fully adjustable suspension features new springing and revalved damping to give the Tiger Sport its sharper feel, while a marginally steeper steering angle and slightly longer wheelbase are said to improve precision, feedback and stability.

Bodywork has been revised, with a new tail unit, side panels and screen, and a new belly pan is now standard. Four reflector-type headlights replace the previous projector units, reducing weight and, Triumph says, substantially improving the lighting performance.

The seat is 5mm lower (down to 830mm) and narrower at the front to improve reach to the ground and make the bike more accessible to a wider range of riders. The rear seat has also been lowered for better wind protection for the pillion.

A single-sided swingarm and a stronger rear subframe allow the fitment of larger optional panniers, with double the payload of the previous ones at 10kg each.

Prices for the Tiger Sport will be announced next month, with bikes in dealerships from March.

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French bike cops' helmet hell Furious French continue to defy just about everything

MOTORCYCLE officers in the Morbihan region of France are making a stand against shoddy issued kit, exercising their right of withdrawal (a work stoppage for safety reasons), specifically citing the poor state of their helmets.

Patrolmen were issued with their latest helmets in 2007, but have become disgruntled since replacements have not been forthcoming. Helmets usually have a working life of between three and five years, depending on intensity of use.

Police riders are now refusing to take to the road on their bikes, opting for their squad cars instead.

According to the police union, within just a year and a half of use, the helmet shell had begun to flake. Officers were told that it was not detrimental to safety, but subsequently the situation has worsened.

'The shells become brittle and no longer protect crash. Visors, weather-worn, no longer offer the minimum visibility. Inside, the foams are packed and no longer maintaining normal protection' said Dominique Le Dourmer, departmental secretary of the GSP Police Unit. 'It is not acceptable for us to continue to drive in these conditions.'

'Under the intensive use of the national police motorcyclists, the situation is alarming.'

The Ministry of the Interior has promised replacements by the end of the year - but not in time to stop these uppity cops from making their voices heard. The administration has blamed 'supply issues'.

Motorway junction signs are usually positioned a mile and a half mile in advance. Use them to plan your exit speed and lane position early

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Booby trap found on the Isle of Man Police have appealed for information

A SMALL road has apparently been booby trapped on the Isle of Man.

According to iomtoday.co.im, the crude trap was found on a 'green way' road (a right of way that vehicles can use but that is not tarmaced) near the town of Peel - this is latest in a series of booby-trapping incidents reported in the area.

A member of the public stumbled upon the traps (pictured), which had apparently been 'left intentionally on the track'. They constitute two six inch square pieces of plywood with two inch nails hammered through.

Investigating Constable Ian Scott said: ‘This matter is being treated very seriously.

‘It is an offence to cause anything to be on a road that would be obvious to a reasonable person that it was dangerous to do so.

‘While we can only speculate as to the motivation of those responsible at this time, the objects are presenting a very real danger to users of the Green Way Road in this location.

‘Not only could the likes of pedal cycle and motorcycle tyres be damaged causing the riders to lose control, but walkers and livestock using the lane could equally face serious injury if the objects were stepped on.

‘Green way roads are a public highway and can be used by all concerned as long as they comply with legal requirements.'

Anybody with any information regarding the incident should contact Isle of Man Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, or Peel police station on 842208. A reward may be payable as a result of your information.

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Side-saddle only for female pillions Ban on women straddling motorcycles proposed in Aceh,

Breaking the law WE may moan about the latest EU laws effecting how we ride bikes in , but a proposed change in the law in Aceh in Indonesia may see female pillions limited to side-saddle riding only.

In the Islamic law stronghold of Aceh, it has been proposed that women pillions must sit side-saddle with both legs dangling off to one side of a motorcycle. This is instead of straddling bikes as normal when passengers, which is being deemed improper by the local administration. Apparently the new law is to restore fading local values and make it easier to differentiate the sex of a passenger.

Mayor Suaidi Yahya told news agency AFP "Women sitting on motorbikes must not sit astride because it will provoke the male driver. It's also to protect women from an undesirable condition […] It's improper for women to sit astride. We implement Islamic law here."

Women riders may straddle a motorcycle, but only if dressed appropriately. According to the Lhokseumawe Legislative Council this means no denim, and without showing any curves.

Many Muslim and women's activists have condemned the planned law, which is due to be assessed by the local government in the coming weeks.

Perfecting your vision and observation will keep you out of trouble on Britain’s roads. Improving your observation takes commitment, consideration and lots of practice.

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Motorcycle travel hits primetime TV with BMW GS rider ’s ’South African Adventures’

Filmmaker and author Charley Boorman has once again teamed up with his producer/ director friend Russ Malkin to complete an amazing journey, ‘South African Adventures’, using a BMW R 1200 GS Adventure to travel between the many locations and experiences he filmed for the show..

Charley, who is no stranger to motorcycling adventures, travelled over 6,200 miles on the GS to complete a full circuit of , taking in the southern coast of Africa as well as the borders of Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia. However, this was more than just a motorcycle tour; along the epic ride Boorman faced some of his most fearsome and difficult challenges to date.

From detonating dynamite deep underground in a gold mine, swimming with deadly great white sharks and coming face-to- face with wild elephants and rhinoceros, Charley’s latest African adventure was no easy ride.

Viewers will get to watch Charley learning how the natives live off the land in the vast and utterly inhospitable Kalahari desert, one of the harshest environments on the planet. From blistering heat to freezing cold, Charley also took on the majestic Sani Pass, where he had to battle through almost impassable, frozen roads to reach the icy peak.

Charley Boorman said: "I’ve had the most amazing time travelling through South Africa over the six weeks I spent there. I fell in love with the continent the very first time I came here during my second riding adventure, ‘The ’. On some of my big rides, we’re travelling so far that you just don’t have the time to stop and enjoy the country. So I decided to concentrate on South Africa, and explore a little more of what’s on offer here.

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How to Avoid the Five Most Common Motorbike Accidents If you were a motorcyclist back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, ignoring safety was as much a badge as honour as how fast your bike could go. While it’s all too easy to romanticise the desperado glamour of all that, no one really wants to lose a limb or their life in a motorbike accident.

Wheels locking It’s especially dangerous if your front wheel does this, as it automatically means you lose steering. Causes include gravel, dust, wet leaves and litter getting caught up in the wheels. Be aware of such objects, which tend to gather a bit away from where car tyres roll i.e. more often than not where motorcycles go when filtering, especially at junctions. You should also be an expert at knowing how to do an emergency stop properly, too. In fact, it should be second nature.

Cars emerging from side roads Cars may well come out of side turnings without ever looking. If you see a vehicle doing this and you are at all in doubt, then look the driver in the eye (if possible), sound your horn and flash your headlamp. This is to alert the driver - and other drivers - to your presence, not a signal for them to go. However, this is, unfortunately, a common misconception among car drivers, so be prepared for this eventuality and be ready to stop and let them go if in any doubt.

Pedestrians walking onto the road An obvious point perhaps, but one that’s easy to overlook for that very reason. Keep vigilant at all times and follow instructions on alerting the pedestrian as above (i.e. sound your horn and flash your light if it’s dark).

Maintenance mishaps This can include bald tyres, useless brakes, broken lights, rubbish suspension - and more. The list goes on. A simple way of avoiding this to show your bike the love it deserves (which is surely why you ride it, after all). In short: keep your motorcycle maintained to a level of roadworthiness!

Cornering at speed Either learn how to do this properly, or kill your speed.

Another potential accident waiting to happen can result from changing lanes without indicating or while you are filtering. For this to be safe and successful, you need a sixth sense for it (or to develop one). Otherwise, you are better off riding defensively.

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Positioning Hugging the kerb or middle of the road? A motorcycle's width, or its lack of it, gives riders huge flexibility for changing position to their best advantage. Moving a couple of feet to the right or left can make the difference between seeing approaching hazards or not and being seen by other drivers or not. And correct positioning in corners is key to smooth progress. Yet learners are taught to remain in a largely inflexible position a metre or so from the left- hand kerb. "The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) are so regimented on it," says Gary. "Moving towards the centre of the road is like slaughtering your first born to them, but positioning correctly on a bike is crucial."

Kevin explains that need not be the case:"I think it's partly a hangover from what was true 10 or 12 years ago. If you read the DSA manuals in depth they do say you should consider changing your position when dealing with a hazard. If one of my pupils is approaching an on-coming articulated lorry and they can just make out the headlamp of a car behind it, I would tell them to move to their left to give them line of sight to the car - see and be seen. The essence of that isn't very different from what you would do on an advanced test.

"There isn't quite the gulf there needs to be, but I would say a lot of CBT/DAS instructors will stick to the 'one third of the way across the lane from the left' position at all costs. That can be over-emphasised. You can position flexibly during learner training, but the examiner will be asking 'Do you know why you're doing it?' and if you are doing it are you moving to a safe position or making your life more dangerous?"

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The key is to be flexible and think about the best place to be in any given situation. While moving to the centre of the road on the approach to a left-hander gives a much better line through the corner, rigid insistence on doing so every time doesn't take into account the occasions when it isn't safe: oncoming lorries, traffic waiting to turn out of a junction on your right or any number of other hazards might mean a position nearer the left is safer. Likewise, moving as far left as possible on the approach to right- handers may hide you from the view of cars turning right across your path, or put your tyres in debris at the side of the road.

Look at the picture on the left. By moving from a left-hand position to one nearer the centre of the road on this gentle curve, the rider has opened up his forward view to see all the way to the crest at 'A' . He has also brought himself out from behind the Land Rover in front, and into the view of any vehicles waiting to turn out of the driveway ahead ('B'). While this position opens up the forward view, it's not the best place to be in if there are oncoming vehicles, especially large lorries. If that was the case, sacrifice the enhanced view for a safer position back towards the left.

If you're experimenting with road positioning make sure you know what's going on around and behind before you move around too much - you don't want to be lurching across to the centre of the road as someone tries to overtake. Try small changes in position at first to improve your forward view on the approach to junctions and corners, but keep your movements smooth and don't put yourself in a position you're not comfortable with.

No dictionary has been able to adequately explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. However, in a recent linguistic conference held in and attended by some of the best linguists in the world, David Smith was the clear winner. His final challenge was this: Some say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. Please explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy to understand.

Here is his astute answer: "When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE; but, when you marry the wrong woman, you are FINISHED. And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!" His answer was received with a standing ovation lasting over 5 minutes.

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Bike Trip, By John Martin

In 2012 Graeme Stroud, John Barclay and myself decided on a short break to France. At various Sunday meets we discussed the timing of the trip and the route we would take to my maison in the Haute Vienne, Limosin. Graeme’s time off from his job defending the UK was a limiting factor so we decided on a short crossing on Eurotunnel and a direct run from Calais to my house. Early October should see us with reasonable weather.

Day 1. Wednesday 5 October We met at Midsummer Meadow at 0530, it was Dark but no rain. We set off and in order to meet our Shuttle stuck to the Motorways. This allowed us to practice filtering through the road works congestion between Toddington and the M25. The drizzle started near the Dartford crossing and continued all the way to Folkestone.

We stopped for Fuel at the M20 services and decided to make for the Tunnel Terminal and Breakfast there. We arrived at the Terminal with half an hour to spare, time for a coffee and breakfast roll, but we were sent straight through to the Boarding Lanes. Oh well we would soon be across the Channel and could eat there. However we were then informed our departure would be delayed, it ended up an hour late. We eventually boarded and during the crossing were able to chat with other bikers.

The beauty of the Tunnel is the other end, straight off and smoothly onto the A16 Autoroute, south to Rouen, stopping at the services for Coffee and Croque Monsieur. We hit fairly heavy traffic in Rouen and due to this and a last minute lane change I became separated from John and Graeme, this was not really a problem as we had planned our Route from Rouen to Evreux, Dreux then Chartres, I stopped after the Peage toll. (Tip on a bike don’t use the automated lane or you pay the car fee!) on the N154 to contact the other two, they arrived after a couple of minutes. As we continued it started raining and we had some heavy showers. We stopped for coffee and to discuss the next part of the route just prior to Chartres. Our plan had been to avoid the Autoroute and take a more scenic route, but due to the weather and time we decided to get there as quick as possible, so after Chartres we picked up the A71, A10 then A20. Heavy showers surface water and spray from Lorries ensure you are at maximum concentration, so by the time we left the A20 just north of Limoges, I was tired and looking forward to getting there.

When we arrived at the house it was great to see my neighbour and friend had received my message and had opened the shutters and turned the water and heaters on. We parked the bikes away in the garage raided the freezer for supper, and a few drinks, I certainly slept well.

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Day 2. Having travelled over 560 miles the previous day, we had an easy day, only venturing to nearby St Junien so I could pay a bill and use the supermarket. We stopped for a coffee in McDonalds in order to use the wi-fi, as we had decided to set of for home a day earlier and break the journey with an overnight stay in Rouen, we booked in at an Ibis Hotel with secure parking.

Day 3 After breakfast John and Graeme rode to Oradour-sur-Glane to visit the martyr village, whilst I did some gardening. Oradour-sur-Glane is very moving, The SS Panzer Division Das Reich, destroyed the village on 10 June 1944 during WWII, in retaliation for an attack on some German troops by the resistance. The SS rounded everyone up, the women and children were placed in the church, the men taken off and shot, they then tried to blow up the church but failing to blow the roof off they threw grenades inside and shot the occupants. Some 642 men women and children were killed. As a memorial the village was left in its ruined state and a new village built next to the site. After John and Graeme’s return, we all went for a ride up to Le Dorat then across to Confolens via Bussiere Poitevine. The sun was out and the temperature in the low 20’s, perfect biking weather. After returning to my house John having looked at his map decided to visit a town called Le Blanc where some years back he had holidayed. He was gone for some time, Graeme and I were beginning to wonder how long he would take as it was by now dark. When he did return he confessed that he had not made Le Blanc but turned back. Tip when looking at French maps places that look quite near are further away than you think.

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Day 4 After turning everything off in the house and securing it we set off for Rouen, the morning was very pleasant. We had a good run on more interesting Departmental roads through Le Blanc, Chatillion sur Indre towards Blois, stopping for lunch in one of the small pretty towns we passed through. It was here that it started to drizzle at first. We headed off after lunch taking in the scenery. As we continued the constant rain got heavier and heavier. Graeme and I got separated from John, we tried to phone him, but we all knew where we were headed. Cold and wet we stopped for a coffee and to warm up, then pushed on north getting wetter and wetter. By the time we neared Rouen I was soaked through, my jacket hadn’t leaked but the trousers had. As we entered Rouen the evening traffic was busy with mad French commuters racing for home. As we neared the hotel we rejoined John. Arriving at the hotel we parked the bikes in the underground car park, very secure with roller shutter doors and CCTV. We booked in and found our rooms, the hairdryer was put to serious use drying out sodden kit, and a warm shower was very welcome. Opposite the hotel was a leisure complex with a choice of restaurants, we went for a meal then back to the hotel for a few beers prior to bed.

Day 5 We woke to a dry clear day, Graeme and I went for breakfast whilst John enjoyed a lay in. We had planned to ride up to Calais via the coast, but decided to head straight for the Terminal and get an earlier crossing. The combination of a chill in the air and slightly damp kit meant we were cold to start with.

We stopped for coffee and fuel in the Bay of the Somme, it was here John discovered that his wallet was missing, he had left his jacket pocket unzipped. We phoned the hotel who searched the room and the garage area to no avail. John had been ahead of us on the Autoroute and as neither Graeme nor I had spotted a wallet on the carriageway we decided it would be pointless to retrace our steps. Phone calls were made to cancel bank cards etc.

We arrived at the tunnel a good few hours ahead of schedule, but were horrified to discover how busy it was, and they wanted about £60 for us to get an earlier crossing, in my experience I have never been charged this before. We went through to the terminal, and Graeme pulled a few strings with an operative who put us on the next crossing at no charge.

On the train it was rather warm, I decided to remove by fleece for the trip from Folkestone to home, Graeme said “You’ll regret it”. Of course he was right, by the time we got to the M25 I was freezing.

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Sausage Carbonara (Linguine alla carbonara di salsiccia) Ingredients Ingredients 4 quality Italian sausages olive oil 2 slices thickly cut higher-welfare pancetta, chopped sea salt freshly ground black pepper 320 g dried linguine 4 large free-range egg yolks 100 ml single cream 50 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated zest of 1 lemon 1 sprig fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped extra virgin olive oil

Preparation method With a sharp knife, slit the sausage skins lengthways and pop all the meat out. Using wet hands, roll little balls of sausagemeat about the size of large marbles and place them to one side.

Heat a large frying pan and add a good splash of olive oil. Gently fry the sausage meatballs until golden brown all over, then add the pancetta and continue cooking for a couple of minutes, until it's golden. While this is cooking, bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the linguine, and cook according to the packet instructions.

In a large bowl, whip up the egg yolks, cream, half the Parmesan, the lemon zest and parsley. When the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander, reserving a little of the cooking water, and immediately toss it quickly with the egg mixture back in the pasta pan. Add the hot sausage meatballs and toss everything together. The egg will cook delicately from the heat of the linguine, just enough for it to thicken and not scramble. The sauce should be smooth and silky. If the pasta becomes a little claggy, add a few spoonfuls of the reserved cooking water to loosen it slightly. Sprinkle over the rest of the Parmesan, season if necessary, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve. Eat immediately! email:[email protected] IAM Affiliate: 7226. Reg. Charity No: 1107148 Page 19 Information - Positioning - Speed - Gear - Acceleration

Useless Facts

All of the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" are stuck on 4:20.

All porcupines float in water.

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

Almost a quarter of the land area of is taken up by automobiles.

America once issued a 5-cent bill.

America's first nudist organization was founded in 1929, by 3 men.

Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone.

An animal epidemic is called an epizootic.

An average person laughs about 15 times a day.

An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

Armadillos are the only animal besides humans that can get leprosy.

Armadillos have four babies at a time and they are always all the same sex.

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Got something to sell, looking for something, or know of a good service provided by a 3rd party, then share it here.

For Sale

Ladies Richa Motorcycle jacket and trousers. Size 12/14, black with thermal liners. Purchased 14 months ago but only probably worn four times on sunny days, hence immaculate condition. £100

Contact: Andy Blucher 01908 562050 or [email protected].

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For Sale: For the Adventurous Backpacker or Youniversitee Stewdent

K-Way Venture75 Backpack

It is little used, carries more than I can, has all soarts of zips and pockets and straps galore (may suit fetishists)

£ 25

CoD to: Whitters @ Midi-Meadow Car Park

NB: Whitters not included.

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