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« on: 19 June 2013, 06:28:33 pm »
And that my friends is why this country is in such a shit state! Too many people that THINK they know better, too much crap info on the internet misleading people into believing they know better, and too many lefty's beating the drum out of beat. Yes, don't argue, don't stand up for your rights, just be an obedient member of the sheeple, knuckle under, tug your forelock, do what you're told, when you're told... I could have sworn my grandfathers fought a war against this sort of crap...
2752
« on: 19 June 2013, 06:21:11 pm »
There is another point at issue here: The cost of treating brain injuries that might have been avoided by wearing proper head gear. If you're going to go down that route, you should include the cost of treating every accidental injury that might have been mitigated had someone been wearing protective gear. Tripped over a kerb? Hurt your knee? Should have been wearing knee pads...
2753
« on: 18 June 2013, 11:51:33 pm »
the original 'offence' is still perverting the course of justice, especially where the speed vans are manned by non police staff. Really? What is perverting the course of justice?
Perverting the course of justice is an English common law crime involving one of a number of actions which are designed to interfere with the administration of justice. This crime is triable on indictment only. Instances of other statutory crimes, such as perjury, fraud or witness tampering can also amount to perverting the course of justice. A similar statutory crime called obstruction of justice is enforced by the American legal system. It is a serious criminal offence to pervert the course of justice.
In order to pervert the course of justice a positive act to actually do this is required. Inaction in itself is not a sufficient ground to use for this charge.
In order to pervert the course of course of justice any one of three acts may be carried out. These are:
Intimidating or threatening a case witness or juror
Intimidating or threatening a judge
Disposing of or fabricating of evidence
http://www.inbrief.co.uk/offences/perverting-the-course-of-justice.htm
Which of these did the driver do?
2754
« on: 18 June 2013, 11:33:13 pm »
It would be nice to do some low speed maneuvering without a helmet, which is technically illegal. Especially on hot days. No more than about 10/15 mph.
I've done that at Slow Riding training events (on a private car park), although it's interesting that, if you're used to a lid and earplugs, you over-estimate your speed because the engine sounds are louder. At any other time I'd wear a helmet without question, however I think it should be a matter of personal choice since it's pretty much only your own life you're risking.
2755
« on: 18 June 2013, 01:25:18 am »
So how's this work, they measure your speed front facing and then record your plate after you've passed? Automated or some dude sat inside writing down the plate? I've seen vans with a small CCTV style camera stuck on the side, so it will clock your plate as you pass. BTW If I were you, I'd be interested at which point they actually saw you. AIUI they're supposed to look to see if you appear to be speeding before putting the detector on you, rather than simply scanning every vehicle that comes in to range (although I'm not a lawyer, so you'd better check this first!)
2756
« on: 16 June 2013, 09:29:25 pm »
Anyone fitted one to a FZ6? How easy is it and is it worth it?
I haven't fitted one, but there was one on my FZ6 when I bought it and the OEM chain and sprocket lasted 28,000 miles!
2757
« on: 16 June 2013, 10:35:02 am »
Nice road (apart from the potholes!)
2758
« on: 14 June 2013, 12:33:49 pm »
But you did get pulled over for a chat, which is fair enough. Yes, however under every other Zero Tolerance approach I've ever heard of, that would not have just been a quiet chat, but a fine and points. You appear to be trying to use a different definition of Zero Tolerance to everyone else.
2759
« on: 13 June 2013, 03:56:57 pm »
Warning: Contains swearing!
This guy was seriously lucky...!! 
2760
« on: 13 June 2013, 03:30:03 pm »
Zero tolerance is the way to go "Zero Tolerance" = Zero Common Sense. I got pulled on the M27 for making a bit too much progress and the copper said "I'm not going to give you a ticket because you weren't riding like an idiot". That did more good than a simple "£60 fine, three points" zero sense attitude would have done.
2761
« on: 13 June 2013, 03:25:49 pm »
Or my Schuberth with a flip down internal visor !
Sure, *if* they'll fit your head shape. I tried both the Schuberth and Caberg lids with the sun visors, but they just didn't fit me.
2762
« on: 12 June 2013, 04:37:42 pm »
splashing people with puddles is not nice! Driving through a puddle to splash bystanders is an offence of "careless, and inconsiderate, driving" under the Road Traffic Act section 3 and carries a fine of up to £2,500.
Four years ago, a driver who admitted soaking a workman by driving through a puddle was fined £150 and given three penalty points by magistrates in Yeovil. http://news.sky.com/story/731893/driver-charged-for-splashing-school-kids
2763
« on: 12 June 2013, 04:31:48 pm »
just as a footnote, the risk of retinal damage is far higher when using a fully black visor (unless it's a genuine arai/shoei) as there are no UV filters on them and the pupil is more dilated due to 'less' light hitting the retina.
A good point. I much prefer to use a pair of sunglasses under the visor, I don't have to carry a spare visor for if it gets dark and they give UV protection. Add a couple of strips of Electrical Tape across the top of the visor for a sun-screen and you're sorted.
2764
« on: 08 June 2013, 10:46:18 pm »
So.... I'm aloud to don a Hi Vi, stand by my nearest duel carriageway pointing a gun shaped object at the traffic without a Traffic Cop in sight. I DON'T THINK SO. 
Is wearing Hi Viz illegal? No. Is standing by a dual carriageway illegal? No. Is holding a hairdryer illegal? No. Now if you tried to do it in a fake Police Uniform, you probably would be doing something illegal, but apart from that, yes, I do think so.
2765
« on: 08 June 2013, 10:38:38 pm »
As I'm sure I've mentioned once or twice before  I prefer Puncturesafe which plugs the hole *before* the tyre starts deflating, so you don't wreck the sidewalls or have to fix it and then pump it back up again. Fortunately I've not yet needed it, but it's always good to know it's in there (and, no, before anyone says, it's not the nasty stuff that tyre repairers hate, given that I got it installed by Russ's Tyres in Horndean  )
2766
« on: 08 June 2013, 12:07:38 pm »
I'm sure they think they are useful but IMHO they are likely to cause a serious accident as drivers over react to their presence. Sorry, but *WTF*?! They are not the ones who will "cause" the accidents, but the idiots who are driving "Without due care and attention" to the speed limit or what's going on ahead of them and the prats behind them who are driving too close to be able to stop in the distance they can see clear on their side of the road! PS it may not even have been a radar gun, but a hairdryer! It's a good way of getting people to slow down...
2767
« on: 07 June 2013, 06:51:22 pm »
Stuck a new tax disc on it so I can go out for a ride tomorrow
2768
« on: 05 June 2013, 08:20:00 pm »
Also how do we know that this is a land mark ruling - says who? It's a ruling from the Court of Appeal. AIUI this sets a Precedent higher than ordinary Case Law.
2769
« on: 05 June 2013, 11:46:51 am »
Motorway tailgaters and middle-lane hoggers are to face quick justice with on-the-spot fixed penalties under new measures announced by the government.
From July, police will be able to issue £100 fines and three points for careless driving offences that would currently have to go to court.
Current fixed penalties for using a phone while driving or not wearing a seatbelt will also rise by £40 to £100.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22770064 I'm sure we've all seen (and experienced) instances on motorways of Lane 1 being empty whilst someone blithely cruises along in Lane 2 (ignoring the rule of "Keep left unless overtaking" or, worse, an impatient idiot who thinks that they can "bully" you out of their way by driving six feet from your rear wheel, so this is a good thing. The question is, of course, given the limited numbers of traffic police on our roads, do people think that this is actually going to have a positive effect on people's driving (or even riding!) or is it just a cynical money-making exercise designed to rack up more fines for the Government's coffers? What are your opinions?
2770
« on: 05 June 2013, 01:38:43 am »
However, by the same token, bikers filtering need to keep their eyes open in situations where others may manoeuvre in a position where the biker might not see them immediately.
I don't know what that means
Sorry, I probably could have been clearer there. Imagine, for instance, you're filtering past traffic and you go past a lorry and a bus and then suddenly there's a car coming across in front of you because you'd not seen that there was a side turning on the left and the bus had stopped to let the car out. If you'd noticed that there was a gap forming in front of the bus you should think "hang on, why isn't the bus moving on? Let's just slow down a minute and take things slowly..."
2771
« on: 05 June 2013, 01:35:20 am »
There's some good advice here
2772
« on: 04 June 2013, 07:09:50 pm »
From the old Yuku forums... http://fazerowners.yuku.com/topic/6327/Filtering-accidents-Powell-Vs-Moody-and-Davis-Vs-SchroginThe main point about Davis vs Schrogin AIUI is that it establishes that drivers making a manoeuvre are responsible for making sure it's clear and safe to make their move, they should not expect others to watch out for them and take avoiding action. However, by the same token, bikers filtering need to keep their eyes open in situations where others may manoeuvre in a position where the biker might not see them immediately.
2773
« on: 04 June 2013, 07:00:12 pm »
I had a bit of a chat with the guy and asked for his details (name, mobile number, registration), but once I tried to phone the number he gave me, he quickly told me that was his wife's phone, and gave me a new mobile number with a single different digit! Good move! 
2774
« on: 28 May 2013, 12:37:48 am »
I've considered the heated kit but when I looked closely it said not for use in the wet which is on use for me.
Which brand was this? What good is heated kit if you can't use it in the wet???
2775
« on: 28 May 2013, 12:36:54 am »
Anyway has anyone tried heated gloves? My hands get cold even when the weather is not that cold. Yep, I use the Gerbing heated gloves which, although expensive, are bloody brilliant! There's several posts about them on here from me if you do a quick search.
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