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Old 15 Apr 2008
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I've never owned a Gucci handbag either, but I'll still stick to my Macpac rucksack thanks!
Macpac is for fashion victims and wannabes

I use a cheap chinese made rucksack instead that does the same job, but is much cheaper
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Macpac is for fashion victims and wannabes

I use a cheap chinese made rucksack instead that does the same job, but is much cheaper
Good comeback! Actually, have used a £3 indian army shoulder bag as a lunch bag on my XT for ages. Damn thing refuses to die so I can buy a 'proper' tail pack!

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I notice that the UK MoD Police (MDP) have recently chosen RUKKA to supply their S.E.G outriders with plain black textile suits whereas all leather suits have always been provided "made to measure" by BKS Leathers. The textile suits are tendered at only £350 each and the Leathers are only £500. I guess they get a reduction for buying in bulk?

Personally I have always thought Frank Thomas gear represents outstanding value for money compared to the more expensive German options. I still have my old venerable "Aqua" Jacket and reckon it's got a few miles left in it yet.

It would be interesting to compare which suits the different police authorities use because it's common knowledge that they usually pick the best quality in terms of longevity and protection. Although looking at my Council Tax bill this year I reckon they don't give a toss about cost...
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Good comeback! Actually, have used a £3 indian army shoulder bag as a lunch bag on my XT for ages. Damn thing refuses to die so I can buy a 'proper' tail pack!

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My 'desert fuel tanks' came out of a market in Buchara and was meant for a camel - essentially it's just a throw-over type thing that goes over the hump, whack it over the bike tank, ad three empty coke bottle to each side and hey presto, another 15 litres of go-go juice! Cost about 10 bucks. Good for the thrill as well as it gives the impression of riding a massive incendiary device

It's sort-of visible in this shot (from KZ) (tanks empty)
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I was born in a hole in the road.

My fuel I distill each evening from sugar cane I find by the highway, and my backpack is a big blue 50p IKEA tarpaulin bag that I have sewn an old zip to. I retread my tyres by melting stray rubber bands to them when the rubber gets low. For food I roast road kill. And I have found that you dont really need toilet paper if you stick to the "one hand principle".

But I still wear a BMW "twat suit" ... cause it fits, its very comfy, I have had no quality control problems at all (my trousers were made in Turkey?? and the jacket in Hungary??) and its done its job well in plenty of tumbles.

I have however (in concession), long ago removed all the BMW badging from it.
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I was born in a hole in the road.

My fuel I distill each evening from sugar cane I find by the highway, and my backpack is a big blue 50p IKEA tarpaulin bag that I have sewn an old zip to. I retread my tyres by melting stray rubber bands to them when the rubber gets low. For food I roast road kill. And I have found that you dont really need toilet paper if you stick to the "one hand principle".

But I still wear a BMW "twat suit" ... cause it fits, its very comfy, I have had no quality control problems at all (my trousers were made in Turkey?? and the jacket in Hungary??) and its done its job well in plenty of tumbles.

I have however (in concession), long ago removed all the BMW badging from it.
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