[weeveetwin]

crm250 - Yes, the tyres are Bridgestone, and the front is standard 120 size. They've just been fitted, so are barely scrubbed in really. They feel great so far (mind you, it came with Bridgestone Cyrox's on it, so after swapping these it could hardly feel poor!) Standard size is on the rear too, at the moment.

It's already had an HRC upper radiator fitted (I had the choice of standard or HRC rad. before I bought it), and this is operated by the little alloy push/pull switch you can just make out behind the tax disc (on the cockpit photo). It runs around 80deg most of the time, but rises pretty quickly at stop lights etc. You're right, the fan hardly brings the temp. down - it just slows the rise..! When it's on, and the bike's not moving, the hot air blown around the thighs is immense! I've a spare fan here, so I aim to fit it to the other side of the rad. when I get the chance.

I've been watching the oil level. I've been checking it with the bike held upright, and the dip-stick just pressed firmly onto its housing (ie. not screwed in). I'm assuming this is correct? Hasn't seemed to use any yet - although it ain't been thrashed. A gentle bimble through Weardale was all I seemed to want yesterday. Just revel in the handling, and only occasionally over 8,000rpm - bliss! Averaged 53mpg over 200mls too! (Bet Foggy never managed that..!!)

Steve

Mike: Stanhope -> Middleton-in-Teesdale (photos) -> High-Force -> Alston -> Hartside. Then back in the reverse direction for a run along the North East coast (to cool off!) 'Twas hot hot hot in Weardale! Even up top at the Cafe was sweltering.