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General / Re: Fitting "always on" indicators
« on: 19 January 2023, 11:12:49 pm »
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In the BMW world they are called "Cruising Lights" and are no doubt an extra cost £££ option for your GS, but this reviewer says what @fazersharp mentioned, that with just a quick glance a cager could think you are signalling to turn.  Mmmm. May have to rethink this option :-(


Noticed lots of cars have amber side lights as standard these days, and yes they are confusing when turning. Are these a mot fail? Presumably not



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I think that's the point. US staff being 'allowed out' with insufficient preparation.

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Cars on US Military Bases in the UK drive on the right. This has been a known issue for many years, yet still nothing has been done about it.


That's what I thought, but apparently not https://www.quora.com/When-actually-on-a-US-base-in-the-United-Kingdom-such-as-Croughton-do-personnel-drive-on-the-left-or-right-of-the-road


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It's a bit pointless as she's unlikely to commit another crime in the UK. On the other hand it is a conviction and technically a prison term, which will stop her getting visas for some countries.

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We can see where this is heading.....


Now ignoring the judge's direction to appear in person. The one-way 'special relationship'


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-63871733

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General / Re: Etiquette at Dartford Crossing
« on: 04 November 2022, 04:17:39 pm »
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christ it's changed - and not for the good. Drugger, dosser and tosser senses are hightened 

'City drugger, dosser and tosser' if you don't mind  ;)





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General / Re: Etiquette at Dartford Crossing
« on: 03 November 2022, 10:38:14 pm »
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Mtread - Things haven't changed then with the trucks. Probably worse now with more Euro trucks about but will stick to my 2nd/3rd gear approach when filtering between them so am ready for a quick "twist n gone".
In my experience, tends to be worse on the south side going north - queuing for the tunnels. Lorries, cars, vans change lanes suddenly as they see the lane on the inside/outside gaining a 2 yard advantage.
PS welcome back to Sarfend  :D

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General / Re: Etiquette at Dartford Crossing
« on: 03 November 2022, 09:44:16 am »
The only issue now is filtering between the juggernauts trying to change lane  :eek

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It's nobody's "fault", you just get used to doing something one way and it takes time to adjust if you suddenly need to reverse everything you've taught yourself to do as naturally as possible.
That's probably why both sides settled on 'careless driving' rather than 'dangerous'. Dangerous requires intent to break the law, such as speeding or crossing a solid white line. All that matters is whether Harry's family are content with the verdict, and they seem to be.

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The judge has said she must come back to the UK for sentencing, but we all know that's not going to happen. She'll probably get a suspended sentence at most, which is pointless as she's not likely to return here. You get the impression that the deal has already been done between the UK and US governments. Something must be said about driving on US airbase 'villages' where they drive left hand drive cars on the right hand side of the road. So as soon as they come outside the gates they are disoriented. We in the UK are used to driving in Europe in a left hand hire car, but the USA behaves like it is the only country in the world.

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: HOW FAR CAN YOU GO ON FLAT REAR TYRE
« on: 13 October 2022, 12:31:21 pm »
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Makes total sense to me to just let the engine tickover when using the pump.When i get a chance and another pair of hands to help i'll find out what the Airman uses when it's switched on and add it to the battery voltage readings link.

Just checked and found that the Airman also has its own inline 10 amp fuse. Should have spotted that first  :rolleyes
My Optimate lead is at the headstock on the Fazer because I occasionally used it to power a Tomtom.
My Tiger has a permanent satnav connection, so like Robbo, the Optimate/Airman lead is more safely attached to the rear master cylinder, out of the way.

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Plastic carburetor intake valve
« on: 12 October 2022, 07:13:28 pm »
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AIUI usually, if the part number changes, it's because they're not compatible.
Or sometimes they've improved the part and it's backwards compatible. Anybody knows whether the carbs are the same one's through 98-03? As said above, Fowlers will know.

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: HOW FAR CAN YOU GO ON FLAT REAR TYRE
« on: 12 October 2022, 10:44:19 am »
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Oh i see, it's not something i've ever used so not familiar with it. Handy to know though.Are you risking anything with the Optimate when charging though, with the higher fuse?And out of curiosity where does the lead sit for easy access?

Given the Optimate self regulates the amount of current it uses to put through, I'm guessing upping from 5 to 10 won't be an issue. But I'm no electrician.
The only issue might be a short across the connector terminals, but again I'm hoping a 10a is sufficient.
On the Fazer it's near the headstock, protected by a cap. Next to the same type of connectors for the heated grips

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: HOW FAR CAN YOU GO ON FLAT REAR TYRE
« on: 11 October 2022, 07:05:16 pm »
Yes crocodile clips no problem, but a permanent Optimate lead (on all my bikes) saves removing the seat. And Optimate leads have an in-line 5 amps fuse = pop. Replace it with a 10 amp fuse = brrrrr

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: HOW FAR CAN YOU GO ON FLAT REAR TYRE
« on: 11 October 2022, 04:58:37 pm »
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?crid=PQCH2RPN5WA8&keywords=Airman+electric+pump&qid=1664515053&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU5IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=airman+electric+pump%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-17
One word of warning. The pump draws quite a lot of current. If you're connecting to an Optimate or another permanent lead, it needs to be protected by a 10 amp fuse or above. Two 5 amps blown this afternoon....

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: HOW FAR CAN YOU GO ON FLAT REAR TYRE
« on: 04 October 2022, 03:07:06 pm »
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Get one of these, they really are the business. Very well made and compact.Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?crid=PQCH2RPN5WA8&keywords=Airman+electric+pump&qid=1664515053&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU5IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=airman+electric+pump%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-17



Just had one of these delivered today (based on your recommendations) and it's great. Like that the valve adapter is screw on. My previous one was clamp on, and the rubber seal eventually gave way, meaning more air was coming out than going in!


 :thumbup

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I'm no expert, but the question was about the FZS600 not the FZ6. In other words a carb bike with fixed fuelling, rather than a fuel injected bike which manages the fuelling and air intake. I have a K&N in my FZS600, and it's a breath of fresh air  ;)  Well worth the extra money

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General / Re: FAQ: ULEZ charge and how it effects you!
« on: 25 August 2022, 06:32:57 pm »
 :thumbup

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General / Re: Buying (shhh!) a used car
« on: 25 June 2022, 01:17:13 pm »
Think you can still drive one of these without passing your car test  ;)




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General / Re: never ending inflation madness
« on: 22 June 2022, 01:41:15 pm »
I think you've perfectly described 'spiralling inflation'. Prices go up, so wages go up, so costs go up, so prices go up. The 'solution' to this is usually recession. Where a large proportion of the population are left behind and can't afford to pay the increased prices, so demand falls, production falls, unemployment rises. Prices eventually drop. It takes a while, and the majority suffers.


Not sure North Sean oil and gas is sufficient for our needs, or cheap enough to extract. We're b*ggered.  :(


Just a point on taxation, Fuel Excise Duty is of course fixed per litre irrespective of price. All the extra tax is coming from VAT. So the price rises on most things, as well as petrol and diesel means more tax revenue

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General / Re: Got rear ended at a pelican crossing
« on: 11 June 2022, 03:50:44 pm »
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Yes i have, I'm liable for £650 excess if I crash it and that's it. I will of course be thoroughly checking it for existing marks and make sure they are all loggedAll companies/corporations will blag as much as they can off you given half a chance. You are right, be very careful what you sign

What I meant was, check that under no circumstances will you be expected to pay the hire charge. The daily rate is often astronomical. Your 'agent' will try to claim this back from the 3rd party, and if it is for a long period it can be more than the value of your bike repair. That's where your agent makes their money. Terrible stories of 3rd party refusing to pay for hire as excessive, and the bill landing on you. As said, check the small print, don't necessarily believe what your 'friendly' agent tells you.

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General / Re: Got rear ended at a pelican crossing
« on: 11 June 2022, 11:28:40 am »
Be careful what you sign for the 'loan' bike. Read the small print and check what you might be liable for if things don't turn out as planned.

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General / Re: Lidl O ring set
« on: 12 May 2022, 01:06:39 pm »
I bought a set when they came up in Lidl a while ago. Never had to use them yet though  :thumbup

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Introduction / Re: HI from Paris
« on: 18 April 2022, 11:13:21 pm »
Bonjour. Welcome to the forum. Your English is much better than our French  :lol

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