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breakdown

Post by radioman » Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:31 pm

hi youall

just a thought but what do you do if you break the SJ halfway down your favourite green lane and its something that you cant fix there and then...................

I have breakdown cover a but I doubt they will drive up the rough lane to attend...and if you bust the suspension....deep agro

I go out alone (nobby no mates) because I cant be arsed waiting for other people and its a serious problem if your left stranded....I guess a long walk recovery to home to get parts to fix and then back ...long walk...then discover you still cant fix it !

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Re: breakdown

Post by andyrew » Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:42 pm

You're from Luton aren't you? Where do you lane?

I think its one of those things that you just have to figure out when it happens.
You could carry basic spares but id bet the bit that breaks is the bit
You won't have spares for.
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Re: breakdown

Post by Jordi » Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:49 pm

Generally you don't go alone. That's about all you can do or get top notch breakdown cover. Some will get you where ever you are.

Even with all the spares in the world breakdowns aren't always repairable at the side.of the road.
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Re: breakdown

Post by turbo-tom » Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:53 pm

Agreed never go alone i guess now you have learn ya lesson mate! :lol:
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Re: breakdown

Post by dazerede » Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:00 pm

Ye never go alone I whent greenlaning and there was a bit of mud and I went straight in and got stuck and glad my cousin was there in.his sj aswell with me and had to leave my sj in the mud and get some ropes and wellies my house was about 7-10 miles away glad I didn't go alone :guns:
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Re: breakdown

Post by radioman » Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:06 pm

andyrew wrote:You're from Luton aren't you? Where do you lane?

I think its one of those things that you just have to figure out when it happens.
You could carry basic spares but id bet the bit that breaks is the bit
You won't have spares for.
yes I am in Luton.....I go local lanes in Lilly and Whitwell there is not a lot but I am new to this so don't know too many people around plus I like to go ...cant wait.... and so far so good...there is lots of water at the moment :lol:

I guess I will meet up with others but in the mean time I will risk it

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Re: breakdown

Post by ferris » Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:15 pm

The first day i got my SJ i went out laning solo at night. Didn't realise the 4wheel drive didn't work and got stuck and the battery ran out :lol: . Had to leave it there over night and go and dig it out the next day :hahaha: .

I still go out laning on my own tho :guns:
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Re: breakdown

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:04 pm

I go out on my own. Just make sure I have my phone and 12v charger and know someone is available if I need.
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Re: breakdown

Post by andyrew » Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:07 pm

radioman wrote:
andyrew wrote:You're from Luton aren't you? Where do you lane?

I think its one of those things that you just have to figure out when it happens.
You could carry basic spares but id bet the bit that breaks is the bit
You won't have spares for.
yes I am in Luton.....I go local lanes in Lilly and Whitwell there is not a lot but I am new to this so don't know too many people around plus I like to go ...cant wait.... and so far so good...there is lots of water at the moment :lol:

I guess I will meet up with others but in the mean time I will risk it
Ohh right didn't know there was lanes over there.

Im in dunstable so might be able to meet up one day If
you want.
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Re: breakdown

Post by ROBBIE » Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:24 am

dan_2k_uk wrote:I go out on my own. Just make sure I have my phone and 12v charger and know someone is available if I need.
Do the same :D
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