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Opie Oils 10% discount for Boxertrix members

Last post by lcjohnny « Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:05 pm
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by Paul » Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:37 am

Folks,

Those nice folks at Opie Oils have agreed to give all Boxertrix members a 10% discount on their products 8) To take advantage of this...

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Recommended roads

Last post by andy griff « Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:26 pm
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by Gromit » Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:19 pm

The seed was sown by Mr Bailey where it has henceforth blossomed into this thread for you good people to make others aware of your favourite...
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Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:26 pm
Weather Forecast

Last post by boxerscott « Sun May 05, 2013 10:38 pm
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by Gromit » Fri Feb 20, 2004 9:16 am

Click here for the latest weather forecast, be it :) or :(

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Sun May 05, 2013 10:38 pm
FLASH Tours

Last post by Gromit « Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:13 am

by Gromit » Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:13 am

Many of us have done these, but for those who haven't (shame on you ;) ) you can find them here

:)

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Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:13 am
BMW stuff on eBay - bikes and bits

Last post by arcotplayer « Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:41 am
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by Gromit » Sat Feb 21, 2004 2:09 pm

Bikes

Bike parts

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Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:41 am
Boxertrix calling cards

Last post by Paul « Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:41 am
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by Paul » Fri May 06, 2005 5:06 pm

Folks,

Here's the file containing the Boxertrix calling cards created by Mick Mac for you to cut out and keep, to leave on any unrecognised R1100S...

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Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:41 am
I do not recommend BMW Welwyn Garden City

Last post by NewbeeBMW « Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:23 pm
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by f90x » Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:38 pm

Ordered an ignition module that turned out not to be the fault £80 part that they then refused to take back. An item that they had to get from...

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Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:23 pm
Outstanding penetrating fluid.

Last post by Paulo47 « Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:24 am

by Paulo47 » Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:24 am

For years I struggled on with the so-called penetrating stuff, all worked, to a certain extent, some a wee bit better than others, most were crap,...

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Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:24 am
CHEAP TYRE DEALS - Bikespeeduk.

Last post by boxerscott « Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:13 pm
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Attachment(s) by Blackal » Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:25 pm

Bike speed UK have some great deals on tyres just now.

All the favourites: Angel GT/Metz Roadtecs/BT31/Conti RA3 etc.

I think- cheapest around...

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Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:13 pm
hipster tool kit.

Last post by Blackal « Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:08 am
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by boxerscott » Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:11 pm

Lads, A mate of mine who was sick and tired of nickin` himself with his beard trimmer brought this tool kit to my attention. It looks the dogs bollox...

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Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:08 am
Battery Air Compressor ALDI

Last post by BoxerCup R « Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:23 am
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Attachment(s) by Blackal » Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:29 pm

Aldi are selling a battery Air Compressor for under £30.

On one forum a fella claims to have used one daily for doing expansion vessels and...

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Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:23 am
Anusol

Last post by simon « Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:17 pm
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Attachment(s) by boxerscott » Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:48 pm

lads, this stuff is great. I had some surplus from a recent visit of Farmer Giles. It has many uses , not only (I found) a strong bleaching agent it...

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Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:17 pm
Mark one mobile tyres and servicing

Last post by Skippy « Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:54 pm

by Skippy » Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:54 pm

Used this guy on route back home from Lynton to South Wales, superb service, very friendly and professional service, very knowledgeable...worked on...

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Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:54 pm
Seat repair

Last post by radiohead9999 « Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:34 pm
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Attachment(s) by radiohead9999 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 3:24 pm

I just had my R1200s bike seat re-upholstered (it had a tear along the side), it was £30. i am really pleased with it and it's soooo comfy :-). It...

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Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:34 pm
Independent BMW servicing - North-East England

Last post by radiohead9999 « Sat May 30, 2020 4:00 pm
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by radiohead9999 » Mon May 25, 2020 8:19 am

Hi,

Can anyone recommend an independent garage in the Teesside area? Thanks.

Steve

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Sat May 30, 2020 4:00 pm
Powdercoating

Last post by boxerscott « Thu May 07, 2020 8:43 pm
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by dave the german » Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:05 am

just got the black bits (rear subframe, side stand, battery box, bar ends and pannier supports) powder coated at Bettablast at Shiremoor near Whitley...

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Thu May 07, 2020 8:43 pm
Wanted; City Lids for my R1100S

Last post by GMZEZ « Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:26 pm

by GMZEZ » Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:26 pm

Any advise on who sells these ?...Or do you have a pair sat in your shed and you would like to sell them? Please help...

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Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:26 pm
R1200s Ohlins service

Last post by dave the german « Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:16 am
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Attachment(s) by popsky » Sun Apr 21, 2019 6:27 pm

Had my Ohlins fully serviced by Steve Whitear at Hel Performance Exeter, wow what a difference, never has my bike handled so well even when first...

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Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:16 am
Independent Service South West

Last post by popsky « Sun Apr 21, 2019 5:30 pm

by popsky » Sun Apr 21, 2019 5:30 pm

Just had my R1200s serviced at James Sherlock in South Molton, excellent job very knowledgeable and my bike has never felt better.

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Sun Apr 21, 2019 5:30 pm
Tank knee pads

Last post by metropolis2k « Fri Nov 02, 2018 12:54 pm
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by SLOSR11S » Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:04 pm

Anyone using these on their R11S? There are a few suppliers on line. Some you can cut out yourself. Wondered if any of you have recommendations? I'm...

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Fri Nov 02, 2018 12:54 pm
Sevrvice in Kent/East Sussex

Last post by SLOSR11S « Thu May 17, 2018 6:09 pm

by SLOSR11S » Thu May 17, 2018 6:09 pm

Just had my R11S serviced by Brian at BGMBMW in Pembury. Really good service and reasonable price. A wealth of knowledge and happy to chat giving...

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Thu May 17, 2018 6:09 pm
Mobile tyre fitter - West Midlands - Trusted Tyres

Last post by exoticices « Thu May 03, 2018 8:53 am

by exoticices » Thu May 03, 2018 8:53 am

A 'thumbs up' for Trusted Tyres, mobile tyre fitters in the West Midlands.

I needed some new tyres for my K1, fitted ride-in/out, and having tried a...

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Thu May 03, 2018 8:53 am
LEVERS...............

Last post by Chout1963 « Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:03 pm
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by Blackal » Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:48 pm

If you can't justify the cost of Pazzo or CRG Levers, but are looking for something better than the Chinese ones - have a look at these V-Trec...

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Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:03 pm
Motorworks bike sales

Last post by sjrainsford « Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:43 pm
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Attachment(s) by exoticices » Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:40 pm

A 'thumbs up' for Motorworks bike sales. I bought my K1 from them and was very pleased with the service. The purchase and p/x prices were fair and...

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Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:43 pm
Round Black Ones

Last post by marksmotorcycleparts « Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:14 am
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by boxerscott » Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:18 am

Being a thrifty guy I have just fitted another of the maxxis brand tyres to my griso ( the cheap ones that all biker tyre aficionados avoid) If it is...

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Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:14 am
MoniMoto GPS tracker & alarm

Last post by sjrainsford « Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:54 am
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by Paul » Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:45 pm

With Motorcycle theft on the rise, a "friend" of mine, who has a weakness for buying gadgets, has just bought and fitted a MoniMoto GPS...

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Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:54 am
[NOT recommended] but worth checking out- ALDI

Last post by adam « Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:39 pm
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by Herb » Sun Mar 20, 2016 3:54 pm

Picked up a couple of pairs of socks and some workshop wipes.

If your on a budget, perhaps starting out, its pretty decent gear. I thought the...

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Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:39 pm
Suit repair / alterations

Last post by adam « Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:00 pm
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by SP250 » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:34 pm

Just had a pair of textile trousers altered by the company who are appointed as the official BMW clothing repairers.

Picked the suit up from ebay,...

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Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:00 pm
Cast Wheel Repairs.

Last post by Topcat « Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:05 pm
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by herrman » Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:39 pm

Hi All,
As part of the program of getting Alans bike back on the road his front wheel needed straightening after hitting a pothole some years ago...

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Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:05 pm
Service - Manchester / Cheshire Area

Last post by milleplod « Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:51 pm
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by BoxerCup02 » Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:28 pm

Anyone who can recommend an Independent BMW specialist in the NW. Have the opportunity for. Last minute trip through Spain and into Morocco on my...

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Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:51 pm
Mobile phone repairs.

Last post by milleplod « Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:30 pm

by milleplod » Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:30 pm

I've used this chap, Paul, 3 times in the last couple of months for screen replacements (teenagers....! :evil: ) and can't recommend him highly...

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Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:30 pm
Recommend this helmet

Last post by fontana « Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:24 pm
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by fontana » Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:13 pm

I was in the local dealers the other day to buy a new helmet.
I had in mind a Shoei, Shark, or Schuberth, something high end like that.
The problem...

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Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:24 pm
HOUSE FOR RENT SOUTH WEST FRANCE

Last post by oppy « Tue May 02, 2017 5:29 pm
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by andrew s » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:19 pm

Hi Folks,

My wife and I have a house in South West France that we rent.

The house sleeps 8 and is fully eqipped. If members are interested I...
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Tue May 02, 2017 5:29 pm
R1100 servicing in Hull

Last post by pntours « Mon May 01, 2017 6:07 am

by pntours » Mon May 01, 2017 6:07 am

I'm based in Hull and looking for someone to service my R1100, any ideas.

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Mon May 01, 2017 6:07 am
Biker gite in Normandy

Last post by oppy « Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:09 pm

by oppy » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:09 pm

Owned and run by a dear friend of ours, and a beemer owner too (he has 3 !!!). We go a couple of times a year and I go for the annual 'wild hogs'...

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Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:09 pm
Chris R Harris - BMW technician

Last post by fontana « Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:47 pm
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by Boxermed69 » Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:01 pm

Happened across this fella's 'how to' videos on Youtube recently while researching stick coil failures. Turns out he's made in the region of 300. He...

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Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:47 pm
Adelaide Insurance (Belfast)

Last post by bfisher « Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:30 pm
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by Blackal » Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:02 pm

Phoned up Adelaide Insurance (Belfast) and got a quote for 4 bikes (3 of which are significantly-modified) - great service, and a great quote....

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Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:30 pm
CT1 Spray

Last post by dave the german « Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:56 pm
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by Taz » Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:43 pm

While the plumber was fitting a new shower, he introduced me to a spray called CT1. It's made in Northern Ireland and they make sealants and other...

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Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:56 pm
Tyre Tec Trading Avons cheap

Last post by Britisherspy « Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:55 pm

by Britisherspy » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:55 pm

Cant get any better prices on Avons - I phoned them up and he said they have a special deal with Avon.

Item Sku Qty Subtotal
Avon AV66 Storm 3D...

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Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:55 pm
Independent BMW mechanical services in Worcestershire

Last post by LAZY POWER « Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:19 pm

by LAZY POWER » Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:19 pm

My first Boxertrix post , hello everyone , could anybody recommend an independent mechanic in the Worcestershire area ? I personally rate Feralworks...

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Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:19 pm
Readly

Last post by dave the german « Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:38 pm
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by hobbit » Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:33 pm

Friend told me about this app. ( READLY )

For £7.99/month you can download and read over 1500 magazines including most of the motorcycle ones ,...

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Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:38 pm
Cleaning headers R1100S

Last post by N_Collins « Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:28 pm
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by N_Collins » Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:40 pm

Do you think these would clean up??

If so what/how would you guys recommend?

IMG_3220 by N_Collins , on Flickr

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Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:28 pm
Mick Gardner Racing ~ Barnsley

Last post by Henners « Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:52 pm

by Henners » Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:52 pm

I have received excellent service from Russell at MGR who refurbished my Ohlins rear shock in record time as I need to fly back with it to Spain on...

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Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:52 pm
Recommendations for B&B in Fife please?

Last post by McBoxer « Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:34 pm
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by McBoxer » Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:13 pm

I'm planning to ride up to Scotland in May with my brother, to commemorate 30 years since my father died, and we're looking for a place to stay...

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Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:34 pm
dodgee sat box

Last post by Blackal « Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:17 am
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by boxerscott » Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:16 am

:) looks a cheap way of watching all your bike racing and other sports.

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Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:17 am
Back To Black

Last post by dysondiver « Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:27 pm
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by winger » Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:50 pm

For some months now I've been attempting to sort my late fathers garage out,I've certainly found out that being a hoarder is in the genes :oops: ....

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Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:27 pm
New riding suit

Last post by andy griff « Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:14 pm
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by boxerscott » Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:00 pm

I was lookin for a new pair of riding suits for the missus and I, well to be quite honest we are getting on a bit and most of the models in suits...

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Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:14 pm
Navigator V - excellent price

Last post by roadburner « Fri Jul 17, 2015 5:19 pm
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by andy griff » Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:16 pm

doing Navigator V satnavs for £410 delivered - that is £200 off retail so if that helps anyone else then fill your boots. The unit is a full spec...

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Fri Jul 17, 2015 5:19 pm
Bold plug for a useful parts company

Last post by metropolis2k « Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:24 pm
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by oyster » Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:58 pm

My MOT is due later this month. I am doing a swift tour of France in two weeks, so I booked in to my local shop for 14.00 hrs Tuesday. I thought it...

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Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:24 pm
Leather cleaning

Last post by 3narf « Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:37 pm
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by hobbit » Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:43 pm

Just had my leathers back from cleaning with these guys, looks good very friendly service.

tel 0845 260 6766, cant find an alternative number.

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Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:37 pm
Now I can see where I'm going at night .....

Last post by tanneman « Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:26 pm
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by kfrogzx7 » Sun Mar 29, 2015 2:05 pm

Les Wassal at HID50 is very knowledgeable and helpful and most importantly his products have improved my headlights beyond all recognition.

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