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Your Suggestions and How you can help / like button?
« on: 23 November 2012, 11:50:14 am »
I know its a bit facebook ish but there are often comments in threads that I think are great but dont want to clutter up a thread with
" i agree with" or ha ha  etc
 
 

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General / Speed Awareness courses
« on: 22 November 2012, 08:27:28 am »
Having done a speed awareness course instead of taking the points on my license I read in the news today that Admiral are going to increase your premium if you declare that you have attended a course
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20328860
 
I must admit at the time of going to the course I did think this was going to be a complete waste of time etc and to be fair i probably didn't get the most out of the course as i sat there during the course just looking at my watch. I probably only really listened to an hour out of the 4 hours.
 
HOWEVER on refection I have now noticed that my driving / riding attitude has totally changed and now rarely drive above the limit as to where before i would sit on or just above it. the plus side of this is my mpg has gone up massively and only added about 10 mins to my weekly commute of 250 miles! and only 5 minutes on my daily commute of 35 miles!
 
 

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General / new kit recommendations please
« on: 18 October 2012, 02:43:53 pm »
a colleague of mine is just about to get into biking (he only has a 10 mile / 20 minute commute to work) buying a 125, what would anyone suggest for basic kit to buy?
 
he wants to get cheap stuff as not sure if he will actually take to it!

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General / laptop to PC connection
« on: 25 September 2012, 02:22:22 pm »
Mrs Robbie has decreed that money is tight so we are going to be going out less but so that we can still have pleasant evenings in wants me to be able to connect my laptop (toshiba satellite 4 years old) to the Samsung TV (she already has got a mega sony sourrond sound system connected to TV )
 
now I know I work in IT but just not sure what would be best way to acheive this any ideas
 
from experts or enthusiastic amateurs or from any one that already has done this kinda thing?
 

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General / Legal question.. Leathermans??
« on: 24 May 2012, 10:09:08 pm »
I have a leathermans multitool ( Other makes also available!!!) which I am allowed to wear at work , its actually on my belt and I cant get it off now lol!
 if i wear said belt on / or over my leathers am I breaking any laws?
its longest blade is bout 3 inch long
 
 

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General / Helmet hair!!
« on: 22 May 2012, 09:26:39 am »
Leading on from the thread asking about new lids, i have a question that may seem a bit vain but please humour me....

I have relatively short hair (normally #2 ) when i take my lid off at work I notice with my Shoei I have definate helmet hair. not that I'm too bothered about my appearance but does make it look like I have a Mr T haircut.
 
any advice how I can reduce this?
like I say not bothered when out on a ride out & looking round a town or when I am at home just at work & trying to be professional..
 
oh & if the answer is to grow it longer thats not an option because of the proffesion I'm in.
 
 

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General / Riding in London
« on: 17 May 2012, 01:14:00 pm »
I've been lucky enough to have been selected to work in London for the olympics as part of the Military security team.

not sure where I will be based and we are been taken there by bus. I intend to pick my bike up and then ride it home to Cornwall, or thats the aspiration however I have never riden in London. I have driven cars & mini buses so know that you have to have your wits around you.. are there any tips or words of wisdom that anyone can impart?

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General / Emigrating to NZ
« on: 14 March 2012, 01:22:00 pm »
me & my lady are seriously looking to emigrate to New Zealand in about 18 months / 2 years time.
 
I know its along time off but i was after anyones advice, more about biking but other opinions welcomed
I have a 02 600 Fazer,
a) should I export it or try and find one out there?
b) are the roads suitable for it? or should I be looking for a different style of bike?

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General / Members Map
« on: 02 March 2012, 08:06:00 am »
Sorry if I have missed a thread on here
 
I notice the Members map and have attempted to pin my location but for some reason its not showing up
 
I have tried to put in my postcode & my location in my profile but for some reason its not showing up!
 
any help be nice
 
thanks
 

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General / Strike
« on: 30 November 2011, 01:06:47 pm »
has the Strike affected anyone today?
 
I put the bins out this morning and I'm hoping they will be emptied by the tome I get back tonight!

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General / Posts Status
« on: 11 November 2011, 03:40:04 pm »
Just a quick question, I have noticed that I have a "ranking" according to how many posts I have made
can someone tell me at what point I get promoted up the ladder?
so far I think I have the order sussed out is it:-
Cager in training
CBT Wobbler
Weekend Wobbler
DAS born again ( what is DAS?)
Club Racer
WSB Pack Hound
GP Hero
 
I know its just a bit of fun & I like the idea
 
Ta  :D

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General / Top Box rack
« on: 28 September 2011, 04:01:04 pm »
OK this probably the wrong section to post this but I'd like members advice,
 
I got back into biking after over 10 years out and have just bought a 02 Fazer 600
love it and went to cornwall and back at the weekend
 
when i bought the bike it has a GIVI rack and plate fitted , my question is....
are all givi plates the same and will any size topbox fit it?
whilst using a small rucsac to Cornwall was ok for a one off i'd like to have something I can pack and ride more comfortably
 
also whist I'm on I will be doing that run alot when the weather is good enough any advice on best luggage to get ie throwovers or is it worth investing in hard luggage?

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