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		Comment on WTF Happened? by laser marking machine		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[laser marking machine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hey Arthur, spot on about the black dog, havent met many commuters who understand that properly! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f604.png" alt="😄" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Guess the two wheels really *are* the only solution sometimes. Good luck leaning into this curve – hope the exit is on a scenic road with a decent café at the end. Cheers to that!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Arthur, spot on about the black dog, havent met many commuters who understand that properly! 😄 Guess the two wheels really *are* the only solution sometimes. Good luck leaning into this curve – hope the exit is on a scenic road with a decent café at the end. Cheers to that!</p>
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		Comment on FreedConn T-COM VB Helmet Bluetooth Headset Intercom Review by Andy M		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2016/07/freedconn-helmet-bluetooth-intercom-review/#comment-294229</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy M]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2016/07/freedconn-helmet-bluetooth-intercom-review/#comment-275007&quot;&gt;andy gates&lt;/a&gt;.

I had the same problem. Satnav = Garmin Zumo 396. No resolution so far]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2016/07/freedconn-helmet-bluetooth-intercom-review/#comment-275007">andy gates</a>.</p>
<p>I had the same problem. Satnav = Garmin Zumo 396. No resolution so far</p>
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		Comment on FreedConn T-COM VB Helmet Bluetooth Headset Intercom Review by Andy M		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2016/07/freedconn-helmet-bluetooth-intercom-review/#comment-294097</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy M]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can&#039;t adjust the volume on the T-com VB headset when receiving navigation from my Garmin Zumo 396. It&#039;s way too quiet. Master volume already on highest on satnav. Any clues?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can&#8217;t adjust the volume on the T-com VB headset when receiving navigation from my Garmin Zumo 396. It&#8217;s way too quiet. Master volume already on highest on satnav. Any clues?</p>
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		Comment on ABUS Granit Detecto XPlus 8077 Disc Lock Alarm Review by Gordon Wooler		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2016/07/abus-granit-detecto-xplus-8077-disc-lock-review/#comment-290507</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gordon Wooler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2016/07/abus-granit-detecto-xplus-8077-disc-lock-review/#comment-273530&quot;&gt;Mark Feetham&lt;/a&gt;.

Did you lock it because this is the only case like this I&#039;ve come across.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2016/07/abus-granit-detecto-xplus-8077-disc-lock-review/#comment-273530">Mark Feetham</a>.</p>
<p>Did you lock it because this is the only case like this I&#8217;ve come across.</p>
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		Comment on Alpinestars S-MX4 Boots Review by Kim		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2013/09/alpinestars-smx-4-boots-review/#comment-290398</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[very good review. thankyou <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>very good review. thankyou 🙂</p>
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		Comment on Motovlog: Why Scotland? by Jean-Sebastien Mackay		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2021/12/new-video-why-scotland/#comment-290376</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean-Sebastien Mackay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I went to Scotland back in 2009 for the Family Gathering event but didn&#039;t get the chance to explore on two wheels... If I ever go back, it&#039;s 100% sure I will ride this time... It&#039;s one of the most beautiful country in the world and  I&#039;ve got amazing pictures from there.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I went to Scotland back in 2009 for the Family Gathering event but didn&#8217;t get the chance to explore on two wheels&#8230; If I ever go back, it&#8217;s 100% sure I will ride this time&#8230; It&#8217;s one of the most beautiful country in the world and  I&#8217;ve got amazing pictures from there.</p>
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		Comment on Fazer Clutch Service by Cian		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2017/06/fazer-clutch-service/#comment-289662</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cian]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi Arthur,

Thank you so much for posting this troubleshooting! I am experiencing the exact same issue. I threw out my old springs assuming the &quot;amazing&quot; 15% stronger ones would work perfectly. My Fazer will creep forward and even cut out at stoplights. I noticed when I reduced the torque of the spring bolts the problem reduced. I also removed the clutch basked and lightly filed away any grooving which may have been causing the drag issue. Anyway, I&#039;ve ordered OEM springs. Fingers crossed the problem will be resolved. 

Thanks again!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Arthur,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for posting this troubleshooting! I am experiencing the exact same issue. I threw out my old springs assuming the &#8220;amazing&#8221; 15% stronger ones would work perfectly. My Fazer will creep forward and even cut out at stoplights. I noticed when I reduced the torque of the spring bolts the problem reduced. I also removed the clutch basked and lightly filed away any grooving which may have been causing the drag issue. Anyway, I&#8217;ve ordered OEM springs. Fingers crossed the problem will be resolved. </p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>
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		Comment on Cherry Red Spada Pilgrim Grande Boots Review by Rob		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2022/02/cherry-red-spada-pilgrim-grande-boots-review/#comment-289347</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I got a pair of these Spada boots for similar reasons, mostly for casual rides &#038; summer use - I still prefer full height boots for serious miles. The cherry red ones are not actually distressed (a bit like pre washed jeans) leather, that&#039;s only the brown &#038; black ones. The c&#039; red ones are a full grain leather that should in theory be harder wearing than the other ones. That said, mostly I find soles wear out long before the uppers do &#038; unfortunately, many soles are not easily repairable these days.
What boot cleaner / polish are you using? Our local cobbler who repaired a few of my boots &#038; other bike gear once said not to use dubbin, since it can dry out the leather &#038; cause cracking. I&#039;ve used a cream / oil / wax called Bone Dry on my leathers before &#038; liked it. When I get some more I&#039;ll try it on the Spadas to see how it works on them. Mine are recent &#038; the leather is pretty stiff - the oil should soften them a bit, or at least I&#039;m hoping it will!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got a pair of these Spada boots for similar reasons, mostly for casual rides &amp; summer use &#8211; I still prefer full height boots for serious miles. The cherry red ones are not actually distressed (a bit like pre washed jeans) leather, that&#8217;s only the brown &amp; black ones. The c&#8217; red ones are a full grain leather that should in theory be harder wearing than the other ones. That said, mostly I find soles wear out long before the uppers do &amp; unfortunately, many soles are not easily repairable these days.<br />
What boot cleaner / polish are you using? Our local cobbler who repaired a few of my boots &amp; other bike gear once said not to use dubbin, since it can dry out the leather &amp; cause cracking. I&#8217;ve used a cream / oil / wax called Bone Dry on my leathers before &amp; liked it. When I get some more I&#8217;ll try it on the Spadas to see how it works on them. Mine are recent &amp; the leather is pretty stiff &#8211; the oil should soften them a bit, or at least I&#8217;m hoping it will!</p>
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		Comment on Oxford Aquatex Bike Rain Cover Mini Review by Ben		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2015/01/oxford-aquatex-bike-rain-cover-mini-review/#comment-288285</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No condensation building up under cover after cold nights or big temperature differences?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No condensation building up under cover after cold nights or big temperature differences?</p>
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		Comment on Top 10 Motorcycle Insurance Tips for Cheaper Premiums by Arthur		</title>
		<link>https://www.beginnerbiker.com/top-10-motorcycle-insurance-tips-cheaper-premiums/#comment-288112</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Arthur]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.beginnerbiker.com/top-10-motorcycle-insurance-tips-cheaper-premiums/#comment-288094&quot;&gt;Dawood Ahmad&lt;/a&gt;.

I don&#039;t have first hand experience, but I would expect so.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.beginnerbiker.com/top-10-motorcycle-insurance-tips-cheaper-premiums/#comment-288094">Dawood Ahmad</a>.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t have first hand experience, but I would expect so.</p>
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