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MiketheBike

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  1. I dealt with Paul quite some time ago to get a ferret transported and can vouch he is a top guy that is passionate about MVs. I think the rate he charged me was extreme value for money, probably because it gave him a chance to play...although I may be wrong there :)

     

    paul...are you suggesting the recover service is run by MV enthusiasts, for MV enthusiasts? That may be your USP in that case?

     

    mick

  2. Antony,

     

    I suspect that Chris is trying to guide you in the direction of getting your vehicle road registered legally by ensuring the width is below the max permitted whilst on the road (whilst replacing any offending bins or whatever makes it over width whilst at a show or off-road). I don't think I have seen a single piece of duff advice from him on the forum.

    Like sidewinder says, at the end of the day the decision is yours, but the onus is on you if you do drive it on the road (ignorance is no defence in an accident).

     

    the same could be said for those vehicles that require no MOT, the onus is on the owner to ensure it's maintained and in a fit state to be driven on the road.

  3. I have to agree, my recent ferret acquisition had been on SORN for several years. I insured it, and the next day, before going to work on it with view to driving it home I went online to see how far I would get.

    entered reg and v5 number, said it would check for valid MOT, hit "next" thinking it would fail...kaboom..." Thank you for taxing your vehicle, tax will run until Xx June 2016"

  4. Just got back from the show, what a great friendly event this has turned into over just a few seasons.

    a fly past, landing and static display of an RAF Chinook with the crew on hand to provide a tour of this great bit of kit was something not to miss if you have never been in or near one before (there is a small bit of footage on YouTube).

    The team really know how to keep the exhibitors happy!!!!

     

    Clive, was that you with the shorland today? Came past a few times but you must have been wandering around if it was you.

     

    well worth a visit next year if you missed it this year

  5. I found a very large oil drain pan (~15 L) at my local parts store that has a spout on it, apparently for pouring out the old oil when you're done... I bought 2, and set one up on a small stand to overflow into the other and it works quite well with the Saracen.

     

    Cheers,

    Terry

    Hi terry I found a 16L one online like the one you described. I think that will do the trick

    cheers

    mick

  6. I am about to do an engine oil change on the Ferret, and I seem to remember last time I got in a right mess due to the amount of oil, getting on for 14 litres.

    I was thinking of buying a cheap manual oil transfer pump from machine mart, the kind of thing you can use on an oil drum...and draw the majority of the oil through the filler.

    Am I right to assume there are no restrictions or bends in the filler tube, and I can get into the bottom of the oil tank?

     

    Cheers

     

    Mick

  7. mmm curry sounds yummy

    are you driving the ferret there?

     

    I hope its yummy...in fact it better be yummy as you will be head chef :)

    Yes, will be driving the ferret all the way from Surrey, about 100 miles each way...need to replace all the fluids over the next few weeks to make sure I know where I am starting from as it has stood for 8 years. I think its in remarkable condition considering that, and it has a heap of CES including a Larkspur setup...so will be picking brains at W&P for what is correct, how things should look and connect up etc.

  8. I have just done a deal on a ferret with similar, but different issue.

     

    Ferret was let parked for a few years with handbrake on. Release handbrake, but ferret will not move. Brake pedal pretty much solid.

     

    I have not had a chance to get it up off the wheels yet. Do you think this will be:

    1. Cables from hanbrake seized?

    2. Brake pads stuck to drums?

    3. Something else?

     

    Will be going back next week to investigate further and try to get it moving.

     

    Cheers

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