Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial
General => General => Topic started by: BIG MAC on 10 August 2019, 02:36:15 pm
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That will be me then :)
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last
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not for too long
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WTF! :lol
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Me me me
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last
^ You might as well close the thread now. How much is my cash prize? £10,000 seems fair
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Sorry, Last infinity.......
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:lol
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I'm not getting involved.... its silly
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.
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?
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Bugger...thought I'd won
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https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+last+post+music&qpvt=the+last+post+music&view=detail&mid=90EEAC8131583919DA0190EEAC8131583919DA01&&FORM=VRDGAR (https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+last+post+music&qpvt=the+last+post+music&view=detail&mid=90EEAC8131583919DA0190EEAC8131583919DA01&&FORM=VRDGAR)
This is definitely the last post.
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How long with this thread go on?
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Too long I'm sure
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Will it run and run like others have?
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will what run?
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1998 FZS
2001 FZS
2008 FZ1 Kylie
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Enough of these negative waves. :lol
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Woof woof
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I'm last for now.
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No you're not 😊
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im permanently fucking last ive got a Harley 1340...beat that you buggers :lol
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Serves you right 🙄
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I cant argue with that :)
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The End .
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The End .
Or is it?
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what
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Here we go again :lol
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last
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is this still going?
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No :lol
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ok
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ok
:rolleyes Your worse than my Wife , always got to have the last word ;)
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Me?
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Ain't bothered anymore,this thread now sucks so I'm going to go on and on and on and on and on ad infinitum.....................................................
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Forever
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:wall
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:pokefun
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42
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Alex Rins
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Jackie Robinson
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What is 8 x 6???
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The same as 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3
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The same as 2A (Hexadecimal)
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55%
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Have we started this again? #winning
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Didn't know it had stopped?
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know what stopped?
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It hasn't :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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really?
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yes.......................................................................................... :z
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Morning all #winning
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It still hasn't..….
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No, of course not.....
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but why would it?
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Well. because you are all losers #winning
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Well. because you are all losers #winning
Really?
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Well. because you are all losers #winning
I'm not sure that's correct......
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Last Is Best
There you go, feckin winner by a mile :lol
The clue is in the title you losers :rollin
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last
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no you're not :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Who isnt?
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You
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no, not you, him.
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Me?
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no,you can't be ........last
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He could be !!!
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smee!
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no it's not
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I'm with Fazerscotty
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getting bored now
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :z
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This topic is a load of B*ll*cks
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Haha lol. :lol :lol :lol
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if anyone posts on this subject again I will shoot myself. :foc
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:useless
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if anyone posts on this subject again I will shoot myself. :foc
Coffee was serious
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Now I remember why. :rolleyes
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Now I remember why. :rolleyes
The medication is working then. :D
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:angel Wow ! it's great up here,I get to meet all my old relatives and heroes ,no bikes but I just fly around all day,and occasionally even talk to THE MAN. 8)
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Have a word with Him then about your spelling,(dyslexia) :rollin :rollin
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How do you know that wasn't part of it,diskeslia word blindness. :lol
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That's very true, spelling mistakes are associated with dyslexia. Like I said, have a word with Him, I've heard He can be very accommodating. Also, any chance of next weeks lottery numbers. :lol
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Did you hear about the dyslexic pimp? He bought a warehouse :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Or the dyslexic, agnostic insomniac, who tossed and turned at 3 in the morning muttering "Is there a dog?".
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Or the dyslexic, agnostic insomniac, who tossed and turned at 3 in the morning muttering "Is there a dog?".
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Fazerscotty, glad you liked it :thumbup
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I did, made me laugh...…...
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In that case, how about the dyslexic gay guy, who refused to admit his sexual persuasion.....he was still in daniel. :D
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sunk up to his nits,I'll bot.
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:rollin :rollin :rollin
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I've got plenty more :lol
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Go on then
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My pal used to have dyslexia. Now he has dailysex instead. :D
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Oh,don't be so topsid.
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Can they get any worse? :lol
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Oh yeah...definitely :lol .
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Well.....go on then.
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Ok....How about the dyslexic gay who just can't wait for February 14th........he thinks it's Vaseline Day.
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He used to celebrate the 5th November with a gang bang thinking it was bumfire night.
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He used to celebrate the 5th November with a gang bang thinking it was bumfire night.
But he was so drunk, he choked on his own Vimto.
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You are sock. :lol
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:rollin :rollin :rollin Brilliant.......
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:rollin :rollin :rollin Brilliant.......
You're too kind sir.... :)
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There are times when humour is required to keep the darkness away...……. :lol
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Oh I totally agree, what with the clocks changing as well :) .
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And not to mention the 'B' word :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Yeah...bollocks is a favourite word especially in the garage when things go wrong :lol
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Balls to it all
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Didn't somebody write a song about that.
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Didn't somebody write a song about that.
What, about balls, or about bollocks.
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Didn't somebody write a song about that.
Do you mean 'Balls to the wall' by Accept?
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That's the one. AC/DC wrote "I've got big balls" :lol :lol
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On a different note, hooooray, it's the weekend #winning
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When does the weekend officially start, would have guessed midnight tonight #harryhornbynotwinning :lol
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The weekend starts whenever you want it to!
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I'm retired, so mine's forever, in that case :lol . However long forever is, is up for debate though :)
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Forever, its as long as you want it to be (or as long as your allowed it to be)
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So it's all down to HIM :)
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I'll have another word.
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Can you?
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Form an orderly queue people. :)
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What for?
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To find out what HE says after coffee's asked HIM.
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As he asked him yet?
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Dunno :)
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Asked him what? #winning
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Come on HH, keep up :lol .
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He can't - maybe he's got a blue one :rollin :rollin :rollin
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He's got no excuse, HH's is a fast red one :rollin :rollin
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You're right there - unless of course there is a shift of opinion and red is no longer the
fastest, quickest, best colour Fazer to own. I'd be in a quandary as well. :lol :lol
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I've took so long to post because The Man has never had such pressure put on him since the 2 world wars,Vietnam,Twin Towers and Brexit,anyway after much deliberation it came down to Kenny Roberts' block pattern and Black/Grey and Black/Grey took it,before I shook off this mortal coil my own FZ1N was Black/Grey !! weird Ay?
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Black and grey?. That's not grey, that's primer. Must be a Friday afternoon build. They forgot to spray on the red paint :rollin :rollin :rollin
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You're right there - unless of course there is a shift of opinion and red is no longer the fastest, quickest, best colour Fazer to own. I'd be in a quandary as well. :lol :lol
I thought it was common knowledge that the blue Foxeyes were the best 600 Fazers to own and anyone who disagrees is just jealous cos they haven't got one. :D
Although the red, black and silver paint job boxeyes run it pretty close. :rolleyes
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You're right there - unless of course there is a shift of opinion and red is no longer the fastest, quickest, best colour Fazer to own. I'd be in a quandary as well. :lol :lol
I thought it was common knowledge that the blue Foxeyes were the best 600 Fazers to own and anyone who disagrees is just jealous cos they haven't got one. :D
Although the red, black and silver paint job boxeyes run it pretty close. :rolleyes
And that of course depend on what tyres are fitted...…... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Oh I go for black and round every time :rollin :rollin
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Oh I go for black and round every time :rollin :rollin
Not like this then?
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It's a no for me, but A- for effort :) .
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That Blue tyre reminds me of a guy on youtube who was demonstrating a new Tyre paint. But it isn't to paint lettering on the side of the tyre, you actually DO paint the centre of the wheel. Then ride down the road, the paint rubs off the surface, but you are left with a painted tyre tread pattern.
Not cool. :rolleyes :foc (also dangerous, as water wont be channelled away properly through the tread).
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That Blue tyre reminds me of a guy on youtube who was demonstrating a new Tyre paint. But it isn't to paint lettering on the side of the tyre, you actually DO paint the centre of the wheel. Then ride down the road, the paint rubs off the surface, but you are left with a painted tyre tread pattern.
Not cool. :rolleyes :foc (also dangerous, as water wont be channelled away properly through the tread).
Seen something similar on the internet somewhere.
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Had a look at a few of the youtube clips. What a waste of time ,money and effort. They all look crap.
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several years ago there was someone on here advertising different coloured tyres. Instead of black, you could have red, blue or some other colours. Never seen them on the road though
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Yeah, they were branded Tomahawk I think. I've never seen them on the road, for some strange reason they never really caught on.
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Yeah, they were branded Tomahawk I think. I've never seen them on the road, for some strange reason they never really caught on.
I wonder why :lol .
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Black is the best colour......
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Black is the best colour......
Without a doubt :thumbup
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Black is the best colour......
Without a doubt :thumbup
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Black is the best colour......
Without a doubt :thumbup
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Cool, instead of buying tyres to match the colour of you bike, you bought a bike to match the colour of your tyres. :thumbup
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What's your favourite tyre colour then HH, I'm intrigued.
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I kind of like unicorn coloured tyres, but have never managed to find them. #winning
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I kind of like unicorn coloured tyres, but have never managed to find them. #winning
Mmm, a mytholigical colour. Very interesting.
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Do they come with a horn?????
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http://unicorntyreretreads.com/ (http://unicorntyreretreads.com/)
These are the closest I could find, but they're retreads from Sri Lanka and they don't appear to do motorcycle tyres.
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[url]http://unicorntyreretreads.com/[/url] ([url]http://unicorntyreretreads.com/[/url])
These are the closest I could find, but they're retreads from Sri Lanka and they don't appear to do motorcycle tyres.
And all in the best colour... black.
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[url]http://unicorntyreretreads.com/[/url] ([url]http://unicorntyreretreads.com/[/url])
These are the closest I could find, but they're retreads from Sri Lanka and they don't appear to do motorcycle tyres.
And all in the best colour... black.
No Horn either.
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If they don't have a horn, I'm just not interested! #winning
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If they don't have a horn, I'm just not interested! #winning
Well they don't, so that's you done....loser :lol .
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:'( :'( #winning
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No your not……. :lol
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No your not……. :lol
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No your not……. :lol
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Lol :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I seem to recall there was someone on here years ago that was selling blue and red (maybe yellow and other colours too) tyres
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I seem to recall there was someone on here years ago that was selling blue and red (maybe yellow and other colours too) tyres
Hope he didn't give up his day job, as they're as useful as a chocolate fireguard :lol .
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Or a catflap in a elephant house :lol
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Or a pork chop at a bar mitzvah :lol .
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A bubble out of a spirit level :lol
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or even Spurs in a cup final....... :rollin :rollin
#winning
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Or, an ashtray on a motorbike :lol .
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or,a sky hook :lol
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or this gate. :lol
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Or a handbrake on a canoe......
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Or, an inflatable dartboard.
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Or, T**s on a fish...….
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Or, diarrhea in a spacesuit.
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Or, Leon Haslam on yet another fabulous bike.
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Or, Leon Haslam on yet another fabulous bike.
It certainly looks fabulous.......but so did the last one, until Guy and McPint tried riding it.
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Or, Leon Haslam on yet another fabulous bike.
It certainly looks fabulous.......but so did the last one, until Guy and McPint tried riding it.
:useless
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2020 Fireblade taken at NEC.
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or,juggling soot .
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Or, a single chopstick.
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Or a one legged man in an arse kicking contest...….
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Or, waterproof sandals.
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Or a one legged man in an arse kicking contest...….
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Or a one legged man in an arse kicking contest...….
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
It wasn't that funny :lol .
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Or a one legged man in an arse kicking contest...….
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
It wasn't that funny :lol .
Obviously I did not intend to discriminate or take the piss out of any amputees with my comment......
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I keep imagining in my minds eye the bloke falling over. :lol
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Or,a packi not in a corner shop.
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Or, a lighthouse in a desert.
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Or, Leon Haslam not moaning about his latest ride.
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Leon Haslam is a spoilt brat, who no doubt over the years has deprived more talented riders of decent rides. Obviously I'm not a fan.
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. :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup maybe when he's watching Bautista beating him on the same bike instead of Rea the penny will finally drop. :finger
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Yep. I really hope all the cloak and dagger, behind closed doors testing that Honda have been doing, reveals a competitive bike that'll give Bautista the armoury he'll need to seriously mix it with this seasons top runners. Together with the Toprak/Lowes swap and Scott replacing Bautista, next season can't come soon enough for me.
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Yep. I really hope all the cloak and dagger, behind closed doors testing that Honda have been doing, reveals a competitive bike that'll give Bautista the armoury he'll need to seriously mix it with this seasons top runners. Together with the Toprak/Lowes swap and Scott replacing Bautista, next season can't come soon enough for me.
Haha lol - that's gone right over my head. I follow MotoGP when I have the time, haven't watched BSB/WSB in years.....
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Give WSB a go next season fazerscotty, it has all the ingredients of being a very exciting series.
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I like the lot,the thing for me with WSB is 2 races and the 10 lap flyer,same with BSB you get 2 sometimes 3 races whereas Moto GP is just the one,I know you've got Motos 2&3 but still only 1 GP,then again if I was forced to watch only 1, Moto GP would be my favourite by far. :thumbup
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When Doohan ruled the roost, I think the premier class took a bit a backseat and WSB became the most watched series. Fogarty had obviously a lot to do with that, although Russell, Whit and Edwards were my favourites. BSB has had years that's encouraged large crowds as the grid has been very competitive. Last season was good with all eyes on Redding, whereas Bautista in WSB looked like he'd romp it, but didn't. Having competitive grids is the key, as with foregone conclusions everyone is wondering who's going to be second, like with Marquez and not only this year. For me his talent is off the scale, but personalitywise I like mavericks like Jack Miller. I agree though, if you could only watch one class, it would be MotoGP in it's current format. I doubt it when it goes electric, I'll just watch reruns of past races then. :lol
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I doubt it when it goes electric, I'll just watch reruns of past races then. :lol
That's why YouTube was invented - wasn't it ;)
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That's why YouTube was invented - wasn't it ;)
Very true. A smart tv it is then........more expense. :D
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Smart TV's are like Smart Motorways...………..
Useful if used correctly :lol
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Smart TV's are like Smart Motorways...………..
Useful if used correctly :lol
What.....like never breakdown in one. :eek
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Smart TV's are like Smart Motorways...………..
Useful if used correctly :lol
What.....like never breakdown in one. :eek
Haha - never thought of it that way. But then again, when I'm driving, (or riding) I generally stay alert enough to recognise that the vehicle I'm driving (or riding) is still fit for purpose. I never understand how people can run out of fuel for instance!
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Maybe there should be a financial penalty or even points on your license for running out of fuel on a motorway, irrespective of it being a smart motorway.
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Maybe there should be a financial penalty or even points on your license for running out of fuel on a motorway, irrespective of it being a smart motorway.
I believe this is the case in Germany (please correct me if I'm wrong), but I'm also of the opinion that some people shouldn't be allowed behind the wheel, let alone on any motorway, smart or not :lol
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Yep fazerscotty, you are quite correct regarding German Autobahns. If you're a member of ADAC, which is an AA equivalent, they will bring fuel out to you, however if the cops get to you first the fine ranges between 30 and 105 euros, depending on the length of time you've been there and also the level of danger you have caused. I suppose all countries have their fair share of iffy drivers, and riders come to that.
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Yep fazerscotty, you are quite correct regarding German Autobahns. If you're a member of ADAC, which is an AA equivalent, they will bring fuel out to you, however if the cops get to you first the fine ranges between 30 and 105 euros, depending on the length of time you've been there and also the level of danger you have caused. I suppose all countries have their fair share of iffy drivers, and riders come to that.
Some of the worst drivers are a lot closer to home than we think :rollin
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Got anyone in mind?
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Got anyone in mind?
Well, let me think...…...
Looking at the crease in the wife's Jag door, our son-in-law would be a good contender :lol :lol :lol
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Well, let me think...…...
Looking at the crease in the wife's Jag door, our son-in-law would be a good contender :lol :lol :lol
Ouch.........kerching. I'll bet he's as welcome in your house as a fart in a spacesuit. :lol :lol .
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Well, let me think...…...
Looking at the crease in the wife's Jag door, our son-in-law would be a good contender :lol :lol :lol
Ouch.........kerching. I'll bet he's as welcome in your house as a fart in a spacesuit. :lol :lol .
She hasn't told him yet :rollin :rollin
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I think that'll be my task - possibly over a single malt or 3! :lol
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Have you given him the bill yet?. :)
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Have you given him the bill yet?. :)
Not yet - he'll shit himself when he's told - he's scared of the missus :lol :lol :lol
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Has he shit himself yet :lol .
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Has he shit himself yet :lol .
Everytime she walks in the door :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Fear is a natural laxative. :eek
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Fear is a natural laxative. :eek
Haha lol. He asked about the dent last night - there was an awkward silence followed by much finger wagging and pointing.
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What. Pointing towards the cash point :lol .
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What. Pointing towards the cash point :lol .
Funny you should say that...... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Only takes a card and 4 numbers.....job done.
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Jammy git - I usually have to walk to the cash point. She gave him a lift :grumble .
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Hope he had a high enough withdrawal limit.
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Me me me
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Hope he had a high enough withdrawal limit.
All sorted - and to top it off, our daughter has made him pay for parking sensors for his own car :lol :lol :lol
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A bloke who can't park. He's a disgrace :lol :lol .
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Aaahaa.
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A bloke who can't park. He's a disgrace :lol :lol .
Haha - its not the first time I have questioned not only his sexuality, but also his parentage :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Maybe your daughter should give him the Spanish archer. No doubt then a lot less hassle all round. :)
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Maybe your daughter should give him the Spanish archer. No doubt then a lot less hassle all round. :)
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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My boy wants to know if she's single yet. :lol
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My boy wants to know if she's single yet. :lol
Not yet (who? The wife or the step-daughter :rollin :rollin :rollin )
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He said "Whoever's got the least miles on the clock". :rollin :rollin :rollin
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He said "Whoever's got the least miles on the clock". :rollin :rollin :rollin
Ones got 62K and the other has 41K on the clock!
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I'll let him know :) .
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I'll let him know :) .
:lol :lol :lol
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I think he's sorted. Got a one previous owner with 32k. Result :thumbup
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Excellent news.
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Excellent news.
I thought so. I'm happy, if he's happy.
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I'll let her know - she'll be happy too...….. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Everyone's a winner. Brilliant :thumbup .
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This could go on and on over the next few weeks
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It could - if you're (un)lucky enough to be stuck at home. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Deffo :lol
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This thread reminds me of the scene in "Dude, where's my car" - at a drive thru Chinese takeaway the machine keeps saying "And then?" :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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:lol :lol :lol
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And then.......
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More.... :lol :lol :lol
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More.... :lol :lol :lol
More what?
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More.... :lol :lol :lol
More what?
More laughter... :lol :lol :lol
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And then.....
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Haven't stopped laughing yet... :lol :lol
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:thumbup
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Phew....sides are still aching. I can't stop seeing the drive-in speaker hanging on its wires, and still the voice manages to croak out.......and then :lol
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Phew....sides are still aching. I can't stop seeing the drive-in speaker hanging on its wires, and still the voice manages to croak out.......and then :lol
It's a shite film really, but that scene has stayed in my head ever since...….
And thennnnn
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And thennnnn....(but with a Chinese accent). Why don't Chinese play cricket.....Cos they've eaten all the foccin bats.
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And thennnnn....(but with a Chinese accent). Why don't Chinese play cricket.....Cos they've eaten all the foccin bats.
:lol :lol :lol
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And theennnnn....
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bollix
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Or maybe bollocks :lol
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I wandered where you'd all gone :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Locked down, bored witless, but still here :thumbup
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But you are not last
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That was so true.
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still is
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Until today.
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Quality.... seems the people have spoken lol
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never know when to ...........
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never know when to ...........
leave, or how long you should have stayed.
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never know when to ...........
leave, or how long you should have stayed.
That's also a line from a great song by Hayes Carll
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Who??????????
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Who??????????
No. that's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend.
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:rollin :rollin :rollin
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Who??????????
No. that's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend.
Not forgetting Keith Moon and John Entwistle.
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I read Roger Daltrey's book a couple of months ago - must have been a blast on the road :lol :lol :lol
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Very much part of My Generation :thumbup
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And laugh - we went to see The Hu in February. A little bit different to Messrs Daltrey etc :lol :lol :lol
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Foc me, a Mongolian rock band.(Had to look them up). Proper off the wall stuff that is. First time I'd heard of Ulaanbaatar, where they're from, was when Charlie and Ewan passed through on their beemers.
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Foc me, a Mongolian rock band.(Had to look them up). Proper off the wall stuff that is. First time I'd heard of Ulaanbaatar, where they're from, was when Charlie and Ewan passed through on their beemers.
Was a good night out - seen them twice over the last year or so. Shame that the current tour has been postponed due to Covid.
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I had "Meaty,Beaty,Big and Bouncy" on vinyl and 8 track years ago,still brings memories flooding back whenever I hear a track off it,the other day I heard "the kids are alright" and actually felt emotional ! :rolleyes
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The Kids are Alright is my ringtone :lol
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I like "The Real Me" and "I Can't Explain".
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I like "The Real Me" and "I Can't Explain".
Won't get fooled again, that scream is iconic
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Will be watching Quadrophenia for the gazillionth time today now. :lol
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Will be watching Quadrophenia for the gazillionth time today now. :lol
I always found it odd, that whilst The Who were featured heavily in Quadrophenia (did they have something to do with the script writing?) and on the back of Mods parka's, that they were a chuffin great rock group.
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Pete Townshend was one of the four screenplay writers. I've often wondered if they financed the film as the production company was The Who Films Ltd. Despite the many glaring errors in the film, I've always found it a good watch as it successfully captured the mood of the time.
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Funny isn't it, I started riding in '83 and even then the 'mods and rockers' thing was still going on and no motorcyclist I knew would ever admit to liking The Who cos they were a mod band.
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If someone genuinely likes music, they'll like what they hear irrespective of what group of people identify with that music. Born in 1946, rock'n'roll was my natural music genre, until via older kids I discovered Radio Luxembourg, which opened up a whole new music experience, made greater by the advent of pirate radio a few years later. Can't stand jazz or reggae though :lol
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Funny isn't it, I started riding in '83 and even then the 'mods and rockers' thing was still going on and no motorcyclist I knew would ever admit to liking The Who cos they were a mod band.
I started riding a little before you, I've never like heavy rock, my mates pretty much all didn't either, we were big 'Who, Madness most scar actually, even sole and chart stuff. So you're not alone ;)
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If someone genuinely likes music, they'll like what they hear irrespective of what group of people identify with that music. Born in 1946, rock'n'roll was my natural music genre, until via older kids I discovered Radio Luxembourg, which opened up a whole new music experience, made greater by the advent of pirate radio a few years later. Can't stand jazz or reggae though :lol
I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed listening to "the Tony Prince show" on luxembourg and our mom threat'ning to larrup all of us if we didn't turn it off and get to sleep. :lol our old man pissed off when we was very young and I swear we never missed one second of him 'orrible fucker,I was glad when he died.
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Radio Luxembourg always seemed to be clear as a bell during the adverts, but always seemed to fade out when one of your favourites was being played. "Horace Batchelor,Keynsham,Bristol" was always loud and clear :lol :lol
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Radio Luxembourg always seemed to be clear as a bell during the adverts, but always seemed to fade out when one of your favourites was being played. "Horace Batchelor,Keynsham,Bristol" was always loud and clear :lol :lol
Yeah!!! BS20YSG :lol :lol
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Plenty of people did the football pools back then......then along came the lottery.
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
You been on your holidays :lol
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
What's T.M.I. ?
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
What's T.M.I. ?
Too much information
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
No - unfortunately, work has gotten in the way for a few days :lol :lol :lol :lol
You been on your holidays :lol
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Holidays are out of the window for this year now I think :'( . Just hoping to get deposits back.
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Same here - booked to fly to Cyprus on the 20th May, waiting for Jet2 to get in touch :rolleyes :rolleyes
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We’re booked with BA later in the year. They’ve already published that they won’t be using Gatwick in future, which is a must for us. Expecting a struggle to get cash back, but used a credit card, so worse case scenario, the bank can sort it out. Getting the deposit back from the cattery could be a problem possibly. Have to wait for the govt. announcement regarding travel for bookings later in the year. Be happy just to have a day out on the bike at the moment. :lol
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I work in aviation - thankfully at the lighter end of the market. There are times when I almost feel sorry for the big players affected by this - doesn't last long though :lol :lol :lol
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When we do get over, or are able to safely handle this pandemic, there'll be a change in the high street, with companies no longer trading, as well as changes to the way we're used to doing things. If airlines were forced to maintain social distancing, then seat prices will need to be around 3 times dearer. In yesterdays paper, there was an article regarding the govt laying on a repatriation flight, might have been from Turkey. Instead of being grateful for being flown home, they moaned about having to sit next to someone. Nowt as strange as folk :lol .
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
What's T.M.I. ?
Too much information
A definate sign of the age we live in,all completely innocent then,we were 9,11 and 12 there were no such thing as duvets then and we would cuddle on cold nights with just a sheet and couple of blankets till we fell asleep,I'm not coming the poor old me bit,we knew no diff then,it was the same for most kids in the early 60's,you didn't think you were hard done by at all.
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
What's T.M.I. ?
Too much information
A definate sign of the age we live in,all completely innocent then,we were 9,11 and 12 there were no such thing as duvets then and we would cuddle on cold nights with just a sheet and couple of blankets till we fell asleep,I'm not coming the poor old me bit,we knew no diff then,it was the same for most kids in the early 60's,you didn't think you were hard done by at all.
Without a doubt. Frozen pipes in winter, frost on the inside of your bedroom window, home made draught excluders to block the gap at the bottom of doors, smog in cities. Todays snowflakes wouldn't last five minutes.
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"I remember me and my brother and sister sharing a big old double bed"
T.M.I. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
What's T.M.I. ?
Too much information
A definate sign of the age we live in,all completely innocent then,we were 9,11 and 12 there were no such thing as duvets then and we would cuddle on cold nights with just a sheet and couple of blankets till we fell asleep,I'm not coming the poor old me bit,we knew no diff then,it was the same for most kids in the early 60's,you didn't think you were hard done by at all.
Without a doubt. Frozen pipes in winter, frost on the inside of your bedroom window, home made draught excluders to block the gap at the bottom of doors, smog in cities. Todays snowflakes wouldn't last five minutes.
You're not wrong there :lol :lol :lol
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Most folk only had one telly.care of Radio Rentals :lol so 208 was brilliant when you were sent to bed. :woot you tried every night to leave the dial where it was the night before but you always had to mess about turning it and moving the tranny to get the best reception. :rollin
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Blimey, you had a telly........Well posh :lol
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Radio Rentals - now there's a company you don't hear about anymore. Kinda dates you! :lol :lol :lol
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I was on a cabling gang for British Relay Wireless, no doubt the first cable tv company in the UK, wiring up Crawley when it had just been built in 1964. Our van was a column change Thames 15cwt, the forerunner of the Transit. Loads of wheelspin on every corner, happy days :thumbup .
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Gosh - that went quiet for a while...…..
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Yep, you could almost hear a pin drop :lol
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Ping...…….. :lol :lol :lol
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Ping.....echo......echo (it was a real long way down). :lol :lol :lol
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Sorry guys, not been around for a while. Nice to come back and see I'm winning!
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Sorry guys, not been around for a while. Nice to come back and see I'm winning!
not for long
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:agree (Not that you are, of course) :)
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:agree :rollin :rollin :rollin
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"Great minds think alike, and fools seldom differ", :thumbup :lol
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Everyone had a good weekend then?
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YIPPY its me :)
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:o
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I don't think so.
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Nor do I......
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We agree again :thumbup .... love it. :lol
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There maybe a thread there...……. :lol :lol :lol
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What, like a common thread you mean. Yep,you’re right, because without one,it would be threadbare :lol .
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What, like a common thread you mean. Yep,you’re right, because without one,it would be threadbare :lol .
Definitely not bare of threads on here :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I’ll bet you’ve got a walk-in wardrobe for all those threads :lol
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You know how to needle someone, don't you.........
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You know how to needle someone, don't you.........
No.......I’m all ears :)
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Afternoon all, thought I’d pop my head in & see what’s going on these days and what do I find? Trev’s imitation thread is still going ;) Not a patch on the original :lol
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Afternoon all, thought I’d pop my head in & see what’s going on these days and what do I find? Trev’s imitation thread is still going ;) Not a patch on the original :lol
Oooooo, what was it like, do tell......
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Afternoon all, thought I’d pop my head in & see what’s going on these days and what do I find? Trev’s imitation thread is still going ;) Not a patch on the original :lol
Oooooo, what was it like, do tell......
Pretty much like this one but a bit sooner, I'd imagine.
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Afternoon all, thought I’d pop my head in & see what’s going on these days and what do I find? Trev’s imitation thread is still going ;) Not a patch on the original :lol
Oooooo, what was it like, do tell......
Pretty much like this one but a bit sooner, I'd imagine.
But much better, because originals always are, so they say..........whoever “they” are.
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Same as this to be honest :)
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My mate said he was screwing this girl and her twin, I said you lucky *unt, How do you tell them apart, he said her brother has a moustashe. :D
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My mate said he was screwing this girl and her twin, I said you lucky *unt, How do you tell them apart, he said her brother has a moustashe. :D
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Some say the old ones are the best........
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Some may say so, but I assume rest don't agree :rollin :rollin
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Some may say so, but I assume rest don't agree :rollin :rollin
I guess it depends on which old ones you're referring to.
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My mate said he was screwing this girl and her twin, I said you lucky *unt, How do you tell them apart, he said her brother has a moustashe. :D
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Some say the old ones are the best........
Good point vinnyb, which old ones are you referring to Mr.Scotty :)
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My mate said he was screwing this girl and her twin, I said you lucky *unt, How do you tell them apart, he said her brother has a moustashe. :D
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Some say the old ones are the best........
Good point vinnyb, which old ones are you referring to Mr.Scotty :)
All of us......... :lol
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Are you including a young blade like your goodself in the "us" :) .
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Are you including a young blade like your goodself in the "us" :) .
I don't feel particularly young today - just had the four (yes 4) grandchildren visit!
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Pah. You wait when you've got great-grandchildren. There's nothing great about it that's for sure :lol .
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Pah. You wait when you've got great-grandchildren. There's nothing great about it that's for sure :lol .
Haha lol. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Trust me, there’s nothing to :rollin :rollin :rollin about. :lol
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Trust me, there’s nothing to :rollin :rollin :rollin about. :lol
Ooooo. I don't know - not so sure that I'll get old enough to meet any Great Grandchildren.....
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Trust me, there’s nothing to :rollin :rollin :rollin about. :lol
Ooooo. I don't know - not so sure that I'll get old enough to meet any Great Grandchildren.....
I had the notion that you’re still a youth and in your prime. :)
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Trust me, there’s nothing to :rollin :rollin :rollin about. :lol
Ooooo. I don't know - not so sure that I'll get old enough to meet any Great Grandchildren.....
I had the notion that you’re still a youth and in your prime. :)
I don't know whether to thankyou for the compliment or laugh at the thought of still being: a) a youth or b) in my prime :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Depends whether you're blushing more than you're laughing :lol :lol
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Depends whether you're blushing more than you're laughing :lol :lol
No blushing here - still laughing though........ :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Well, as you may know......laughter is the best medecine :lol
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Well, as you may know......laughter is the best medecine :lol
You've just reminded me of all of the Carry On films - innocent humour at its finest.
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I don't really know why, but Carry on Cabbie in black and white, was one of my favourites. :thumbup
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Never a big fan but that was the best,I really liked Peter Butterworth though. :)
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my turn
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my turn
And theeeeeen......(in a Chinese voice) :lol
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my turn
For what?
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my turn
Who can tell
For what?
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my turn
Who can tell
For what?
How did you manage to do that?
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my turn
Who can tell
For what?
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How did you manage to do that?
As an administrator BB has got a magic gizmo....trust me. ;)
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my turn
Who can tell
For what?
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How did you manage to do that?
As an administrator BB has got a magic gizmo....trust me. ;)
Haha lol - I bet he has........
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He hasn't used it for a week or so though.
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Does it run off batteries by chance? :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I'd of thought solar powered. In this recent weather it'll be revving off the scale. :lol
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I'd of thought solar powered. In this recent weather it'll be revving off the scale. :lol
Be shite in the winter then :lol :lol :lol
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I'd of thought solar powered. In this recent weather it'll be revving off the scale. :lol
Be shite in the winter then :lol :lol :lol
Oh, it’ll be non existent that’s for sure. :)
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I'd of thought solar powered. In this recent weather it'll be revving off the scale. :lol
Be shite in the winter then :lol :lol :lol
Oh, it’ll be non existent that’s for sure. :)
It hibernates - thats cool! :D
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I'd of thought solar powered. In this recent weather it'll be revving off the scale. :lol
Be shite in the winter then :lol :lol :lol
Oh, it’ll be non existent that’s for sure. :)
It hibernates - thats cool! :D
Yeah, just like a squirrel. Give it a sack of nuts, it'll be happy as Larry. :lol
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I'd of thought solar powered. In this recent weather it'll be revving off the scale. :lol
Be shite in the winter then :lol :lol :lol
Oh, it’ll be non existent that’s for sure. :)
It hibernates - thats cool! :D
Yeah, just like a squirrel. Give it a sack of nuts, it'll be happy as Larry. :lol
:eek :eek :eek TMI :eek :eek :eek
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TMI (Too much ingredients), yeah you're right....only half a sack of nuts. :lol
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TMI (Too much ingredients), yeah you're right....only half a sack of nuts. :lol
Do you think he's watching? :rollin :rollin :rollin
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TMI (Too much ingredients), yeah you're right....only half a sack of nuts. :lol
Do you think he's watching? :rollin :rollin :rollin
Sssssshhhhush.....He sees e v e r y t h i n g :eek
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He maybe related to my missus - she hears everything!!!!!!!
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He maybe related to my missus - she hears everything!!!!!!!
They hear everything, whereas we possess selective deafness. :lol
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The all seeing/listening eye, kinda like Lord/Lady of the Rings thing going on :lol :lol :lol
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The all seeing/listening eye, kinda like Lord/Lady of the Rings thing going on :lol :lol :lol
I expect it's wifi sonar :)
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The all seeing/listening eye, kinda like Lord/Lady of the Rings thing going on :lol :lol :lol
I expect it's wifi sonar :)
Not wife sonar then............
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The all seeing/listening eye, kinda like Lord/Lady of the Rings thing going on :lol :lol :lol
I expect it's wifi sonar :)
Not wife sonar then............
No, definitely something technical :lol
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The all seeing/listening eye, kinda like Lord/Lady of the Rings thing going on :lol :lol :lol
I expect it's wifi sonar :)
Not wife sonar then............
No, definitely something technical :lol
Ha Ha lol :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Hope your mrs. doesn’t catch you laughing with her sixth sense all knowing/seeing capability. You know what they’re like :lol .
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Hope your mrs. doesn’t catch you laughing with her sixth sense all knowing/seeing capability. You know what they’re like :lol .
I like think that after 34 years, she's given up and joins in :rollin :rollin :rollin (sometimes!)
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I appreciate "you'd like to think that etc", but, the all seeing all knowing, are a very strange breed of people :rollin :rollin .
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I appreciate "you'd like to think that etc", but, the all seeing all knowing, are a very strange breed of people :rollin :rollin .
That they are indeed.
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I appreciate "you'd like to think that etc", but, the all seeing all knowing, are a very strange breed of people :rollin :rollin .
That they are indeed.
If you understand
Why pizza is made round
Packed in a square box
And eaten in triangles.
Then,my friend
You understand women :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I appreciate "you'd like to think that etc", but, the all seeing all knowing, are a very strange breed of people :rollin :rollin .
That they are indeed.
If you understand
Why pizza is made round
Packed in a square box
And eaten in triangles.
Then,my friend
You understand women :rollin :rollin :rollin
And cheese triangles come in round boxes!
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And ”Squaring the circle”. What’s that all about?
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And ”Squaring the circle”. What’s that all about?
Never heard that one before...... :\
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And ”Squaring the circle”. What’s that all about?
Never heard that one before...... :\
It’s an expression that has cropped up in the media recently, possibly an “in” buzz word, sort of thing. It means trying to do the impossible. Quite apt when it comes to understanding women. :lol
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And ”Squaring the circle”. What’s that all about?
Never heard that one before...... :\
It’s an expression that has cropped up in the media recently, possibly an “in” buzz word, sort of thing. It means trying to do the impossible. Quite apt when it comes to understanding women. :lol
:rollin :rollin :rollin Fully understood :rollin :rollin :rollin
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If you understand
Why pizza is made round
Packed in a square box
And eaten in triangles.
Then,my friend
You understand women :rollin :rollin :rollin
Pizza is round because traditionally you "spin" the dough to stretch it.
Boxes are square because they're easier to make that way.
It's cut in triangles because cutting across the diameter of a circle is the easiest way to divide it up evenly.
If you understand this, you'll understand how sexist (and ignorant) the original author of that was being...
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And ”Squaring the circle”. What’s that all about?
It's a mathematical conundrum, involving creating a square that has the same area as a circle.
Since the area of a circle is measured by pi * r^2 and pi is an irrational number (it never ends) it's impossible to precisely measure the area of a circle.
It's a metaphor for other impossible tasks...
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:agree
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There's always someone who raises the intelligence bar :rolleyes
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There's always someone who raises the intelligence bar :rolleyes
Certainly put a dampener on the craic, for sure :lol
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There's always someone who raises the intelligence bar :rolleyes
Certainly put a dampener on the craic, for sure :lol
Its as if it was my wife logging in under an assumed name................ :eek :eek :eek
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Its as if it was my wife logging in under an assumed name................ :eek :eek :eek
How do you think she got access to my account...? :D
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Oh no. Not only the sixth sense going on, but technical as well. This is worrying. Very worrying. We need to combat this, and fast.
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Oh no. Not only the sixth sense going on, but technical as well. This is worrying. Very worrying. We need to combat this, and fast.
Yes, but how?
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Thinking caps on over the weekend I think. Maybe an alcohol fuelled idea, could be the best approach. :)
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Thinking caps on over the weekend I think. Maybe an alcohol fuelled idea, could be the best approach. :)
I've had far too many alcohol fuelled ideas, which after implementing, seem to go wrong. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Thinking caps on over the weekend I think. Maybe an alcohol fuelled idea, could be the best approach. :)
I've had far too many alcohol fuelled ideas, which after implementing, seem to go wrong. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Alcohol fuelled ideas, implemented sober maybe the way to go then.
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Thinking caps on over the weekend I think. Maybe an alcohol fuelled idea, could be the best approach. :)
I've had far too many alcohol fuelled ideas, which after implementing, seem to go wrong. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Alcohol fuelled ideas, implemented sober maybe the way to go then.
The trouble with that, is that by the time you’re sober you’ve forgotten what the idea was. Well, certainly true in my case, but then that could be just an age thing.
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:agree
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:agree
I kinda figured you might be :rollin :rollin :rollin
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:agree
I kinda figured you might be :rollin :rollin :rollin
Along with about 95% of the other furum users :lol :lol :lol
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:agree
I kinda figured you might be :rollin :rollin :rollin
Along with about 95% of the other furum users :lol :lol :lol
I'm putting my tin hat on, for when the five percenters rock up. :)
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:agree
I kinda figured you might be :rollin :rollin :rollin
Along with about 95% of the other furum users :lol :lol :lol
I'm putting my tin hat on, for when the five percenters rock up. :)
I bet they would rather argue about Brexit, lockdown, home delivery slots etc, than venture here. :lol
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Nowhere’s sacred I’m afraid :'( :lol
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Nowhere’s sacred I’m afraid :'( :lol
We'll see.......
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All quiet so far :rolleyes .
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All quiet so far :rolleyes .
On the western front :lol :lol
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All quiet so far :rolleyes .
On the western front :lol :lol
That’s a bit directionist. What about the north, south and east fronts :lol :lol .
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All quiet so far :rolleyes .
On the western front :lol :lol
That’s a bit directionist. What about the north, south and east fronts :lol :lol .
Ah, nothing like a bit of diversity! Bring on the cold, warm and occluded fronts as well :rollin :rollin :rollin
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We’re certainly not going to be seeing any warm fronts until next year now. Never been a fan of cold fronts, although a bit of snow at Christmas always looks the part, not that it happens much in my neck of the woods.
I had to check the dictionary for occluded. Very meteorological. :thumbup :lol
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It was a last burst of intelligence before going into hospital to have a clot removed from my femoral artery :lol :lol .
Back now and on the mend.
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Blimey, that sounds nasty. Glad you're on the mend. Hope you're being a patient, patient. :)
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Blimey, that sounds nasty. Glad you're on the mend. Hope you're being a patient, patient. :)
I am being as good as I can be :lol :lol :lol
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When I'm good, I'm very good. When I'm bad, I'm even better :lol .
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When I'm good, I'm very good. When I'm bad, I'm even better :lol .
I had a girlfriend like that (a long, long, long time ago!) :eek :eek :eek
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Bet you still miss her. :rollin :rollin
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Nice try
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Bet you still miss her. :rollin :rollin
:thumbup
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I *have* a girlfriend like that... :D
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Got a mistress now, she's been with me for just over 6 years. Best thing is, I spend lots of money on her and spend time alone with her without any problems!
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Sounds like a Femme Fatale Fazer to me. Other than points on your license, definitely less aggro.
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Sounds like a Femme Fatale Fazer to me. Other than points on your license, definitely less aggro.
Much easier :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Not so much fun when it’s raining and there’s nothing on tv though :lol .
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Not so much fun when it’s raining and there’s nothing on tv though :lol .
Now that depends on where she is........ :D
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Not so much fun when it’s raining and there’s nothing on tv though :lol .
Now that depends on where she is........ :D
Mmmm, I’m thinking along the lines of a rain free zone in that case. Is there such a thing? :)
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Not so much fun when it’s raining and there’s nothing on tv though :lol .
Now that depends on where she is........ :D
Mmmm, I’m thinking along the lines of a rain free zone in that case. Is there such a thing? :)
I was thinking garage - heated of course, with a choice of freeview or music. Chilled beer from the fridge and of course mood lighting.
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I'm seeing a 200 play Rock Ola jukebox tucked away in one corner as well. Like your style :) .
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I'm seeing a 200 play Rock Ola jukebox tucked away in one corner as well. Like your style :) .
Spent most of the day in her company today, unfortunately otherwise engaged, changing the front discs and pads on the Jag. I did pat her on the tank each time I passed - even tried to talk her into a trip to Yorkshire and back. Almost time for the end of season shower and rub down :eek :eek :eek
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Mine was definitely overdue for a wash and brush up, which I attempted this afternoon only to get caught in a cloudburst. It was a tad difficult leathering her off in the confines of a very cramped garage, but the compressor came in handy to administer a well executed, ahem, blow job. The garage doors were open at the time, God knows what the neighbours must have thought. I do hope all this effort was appreciated :lol .
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What you do with your other half is your own business.
This is a bike forum! :lol
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What you do with your other half is your own business.
This is a bike forum! :lol
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What you do with your other half is your own business.
This is a bike forum! :lol
Of course it's a bike forum. What else could I have been referring to :)
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I can only hope that you used warm water in these temperatures. Using cold at this time of the year is just plain cruel.
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Let’s just say, the cloudburst certainly didn’t help proceedings.
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Let’s just say, the cloudburst certainly didn’t help proceedings.
Haha lol. I must of upset my lovely, won't start at all, must have a strop on!
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Treated mine the other day to a battery condition monitor, so at least I'll now know what sort of a mood she's in when it comes to pressing her button :) .
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Treated mine the other day to a battery condition monitor, so at least I'll now know what sort of a mood she's in when it comes to pressing her button :) .
:rollin :rollin Still haven't had chance to look at mine :'( .
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Oh...the old cold shoulder treatment. Know where you're coming from. Treat'em mean keep'em keen. Like your style :thumbup
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Oh...the old cold shoulder treatment. Know where you're coming from. Treat'em mean keep'em keen. Like your style :thumbup
Oh, she'll definitely be cold - haven't dealt with the insulation or put the heater on yet :lol :lol :lol
NOT looking forward to the retribution at all :eek :eek :eek , whatever form it takes!
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is this still going?
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is this still going?
Yep. Me and fazerscotty are here for the long haul. We'll be swapping Christmas cards at this rate :lol
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really? :pokefun
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is this still going?
Yep. Me and fazerscotty are here for the long haul. We'll be swapping Christmas cards at this rate :lol
Christmas? Don't start on Christmas - she'll want something expensive, I've no doubt about that :eek :eek :eek
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My bad, mentioning Christmas. I should have known better. Money’s tight this year. I was just going to throw a sheet over her, and maybe take a few of her bits for a trip down the powder coasters. If I’m feeling flush, maybe get her belly pan resprayed, providing I can find someone reliable, certainly no one with a red nose. :)
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My bad, mentioning Christmas. I should have known better. Money’s tight this year. I was just going to throw a sheet over her, and maybe take a few of her bits for a trip down the powder coasters. If I’m feeling flush, maybe get her belly pan resprayed, providing I can find someone reliable, certainly no one with a red nose. :)
What's wrong with having a red nose?
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hic! burp nuffink tharri can, hic! mek out, burp,hic,top us up hic!, barman.
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My bad, mentioning Christmas. I should have known better. Money’s tight this year. I was just going to throw a sheet over her, and maybe take a few of her bits for a trip down the powder coasters. If I’m feeling flush, maybe get her belly pan resprayed, providing I can find someone reliable, certainly no one with a red nose. :)
What's wrong with having a red nose?
I was thinking along the lines of, Christmas, red nose, alcohol and paint everywhere except on her bellypan. I don't know anyone called Rudolph, does anyone, let alone being a paint sprayer. :lol
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Not going down the paint route this year - wanted to do something with the carbs, maybe a slip on kit. However, as you pointed out, money will be tight - hope she is okay with just an oil change instead...........
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Not going down the paint route this year - wanted to do something with the carbs, maybe a slip on kit. However, as you pointed out, money will be tight - hope she is okay with just an oil change instead...........
:lol Like when your Mum used to say, "All you're getting for Christmas is an apple and an orange".
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Not going down the paint route this year - wanted to do something with the carbs, maybe a slip on kit. However, as you pointed out, money will be tight - hope she is okay with just an oil change instead...........
:lol Like when your Mum used to say, "All you're getting for Christmas is an apple and an orange".
Blimey - you must of been rich. We never had oranges when I was a lad :lol :lol :lol
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*WHOOP* *WHOOP* *WHOOP* Four Yorkshiremen sketch warning!! *WHOOP* *WHOOP* *WHOOP*
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Not going down the paint route this year - wanted to do something with the carbs, maybe a slip on kit. However, as you pointed out, money will be tight - hope she is okay with just an oil change instead...........
:lol Like when your Mum used to say, "All you're getting for Christmas is an apple and an orange".
Blimey - you must of been rich. We never had oranges when I was a lad :lol :lol :lol
My Mum was a grafter, and worked hard to make little extras possible. Nowadays they get Marcus Rashford to sort that out :lol :lol
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Not going down the paint route this year - wanted to do something with the carbs, maybe a slip on kit. However, as you pointed out, money will be tight - hope she is okay with just an oil change instead...........
:lol Like when your Mum used to say, "All you're getting for Christmas is an apple and an orange".
Blimey - you must of been rich. We never had oranges when I was a lad :lol :lol :lol
My Mum was a grafter, and worked hard to make little extras possible. Nowadays they get Marcus Rashford to sort that out :lol :lol
Haha lol, whilst sitting with the new playstations!
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Haha lol, whilst sitting with the new playstations!
And if they do tear themselves away and meet up with real people up the park to play football, they want to wear gloves ffs. :lol . I know they’re just copying players they see on tv, but short sleeves and gloves, what’s that all about.
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Haha lol, whilst sitting with the new playstations!
And if they do tear themselves away and meet up with real people up the park to play football, they want to wear gloves ffs. :lol . I know they’re just copying players they see on tv, but short sleeves and gloves, what’s that all about.
That's no difference to the scarf and jumper brigade who go christmas shopping in freezing temperatures - then ring in Monday with a cold!
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Haha lol, whilst sitting with the new playstations!
And if they do tear themselves away and meet up with real people up the park to play football, they want to wear gloves ffs. :lol . I know they’re just copying players they see on tv, but short sleeves and gloves, what’s that all about.
That's no difference to the scarf and jumper brigade who go christmas shopping in freezing temperatures - then ring in Monday with a cold!
Exactly. People need to know how to look after themselves, but fashion always seems to outweigh function. Then there’s the blokes that walk about wearing their COVID mask under their chin. That’s as useful as putting a condom on your bollocks. :lol
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Haha lol, whilst sitting with the new playstations!
And if they do tear themselves away and meet up with real people up the park to play football, they want to wear gloves ffs. :lol . I know they’re just copying players they see on tv, but short sleeves and gloves, what’s that all about.
That's no difference to the scarf and jumper brigade who go christmas shopping in freezing temperatures - then ring in Monday with a cold!
Exactly. People need to know how to look after themselves, but fashion always seems to outweigh function. Then there’s the blokes that walk about wearing their COVID mask under their chin. That’s as useful as putting a condom on your bollocks. :lol
And don't get me started on the car drivers, on their own in the car, wearing a mask - is the car contaminated?
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Haha lol, whilst sitting with the new playstations!
And if they do tear themselves away and meet up with real people up the park to play football, they want to wear gloves ffs. :lol . I know they’re just copying players they see on tv, but short sleeves and gloves, what’s that all about.
That's no difference to the scarf and jumper brigade who go christmas shopping in freezing temperatures - then ring in Monday with a cold!
Exactly. People need to know how to look after themselves, but fashion always seems to outweigh function. Then there’s the blokes that walk about wearing their COVID mask under their chin. That’s as useful as putting a condom on your bollocks. :lol
And don't get me started on the car drivers, on their own in the car, wearing a mask - is the car contaminated?
Looking at some of the drivers, I’d say...yes.
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Haha lol, whilst sitting with the new playstations!
And if they do tear themselves away and meet up with real people up the park to play football, they want to wear gloves ffs. :lol . I know they’re just copying players they see on tv, but short sleeves and gloves, what’s that all about.
That's no difference to the scarf and jumper brigade who go christmas shopping in freezing temperatures - then ring in Monday with a cold!
Exactly. People need to know how to look after themselves, but fashion always seems to outweigh function. Then there’s the blokes that walk about wearing their COVID mask under their chin. That’s as useful as putting a condom on your bollocks. :lol
And don't get me started on the car drivers, on their own in the car, wearing a mask - is the car contaminated?
Looking at some of the drivers, I’d say...yes.
:lol :lol :lol :lol
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Thought that might have caused a grin :lol
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I think, at the moment, most things cause a grin (especially wind!)
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Rennies is your friend in that case. ;)
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Unfortunately, I was raised (dragged up) to let it just go and not rely on chemicals :lol :lol :lol
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Unfortunately, I was raised (dragged up) to let it just go and not rely on chemicals :lol :lol :lol
Maybe sprouts are your friend in that case :rollin
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Unfortunately, I was raised (dragged up) to let it just go and not rely on chemicals :lol :lol :lol
Maybe sprouts are your friend in that case :rollin
Hahaha lol, actually, I quite like sprouts - had some last Sunday :eek :eek :lol
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I guess you were sitting on your own after dinner then :lol
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I guess you were sitting on your own after dinner then :lol
That's normal. Sometimes I get banished to the garage............
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I guess you were sitting on your own after dinner then :lol
That's normal. Sometimes I get banished to the garage............
Aah.....I see what's going on here. You eat sprouts..become Mr.Unpopular and get banished to the garage.....just so you can be with...her. ;)
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I guess you were sitting on your own after dinner then :lol
That's normal. Sometimes I get banished to the garage............
Aah.....I see what's going on here. You eat sprouts..become Mr.Unpopular and get banished to the garage.....just so you can be with...her. ;)
:lol :lol :lol Bugger - Busted.............
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Fortunately, although she has many talents....a sense of smell is not one of them :rolleyes .
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Fortunately, although she has many talents....a sense of smell is not one of them :rolleyes .
Talents? The wife or "her" :lol :lol :lol
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Why, "her" of course. That little minx that will do anything to get you out in the garage. Sprout farts, or no sprout farts. :D
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Why, "her" of course. That little minx that will do anything to get you out in the garage. Sprout farts, or no sprout farts. :D
Haha lol and as we head into the season of eating too much, things can only get worse/better *
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Why, "her" of course. That little minx that will do anything to get you out in the garage. Sprout farts, or no sprout farts. :D
Haha lol and as we head into the season of eating too much, things can only get worse/better *
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Could be a long Christmas. Have you got heating in your garage?
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Why, "her" of course. That little minx that will do anything to get you out in the garage. Sprout farts, or no sprout farts. :D
Haha lol and as we head into the season of eating too much, things can only get worse/better *
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Could be a long Christmas. Have you got heating in your garage?
Garage is heated. Fridge is full of beer. There is a carrier bag full of McCoys crisps somewhere. I have a TV and music. Christmas can be as long as it wants :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Why, "her" of course. That little minx that will do anything to get you out in the garage. Sprout farts, or no sprout farts. :D
Haha lol and as we head into the season of eating too much, things can only get worse/better *
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Could be a long Christmas. Have you got heating in your garage?
Garage is heated. Fridge is full of beer. There is a carrier bag full of McCoys crisps somewhere. I have a TV and music. Christmas can be as long as it wants :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Blimey. You’re living the dream boy. Living the dream. :thumbup
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Why, "her" of course. That little minx that will do anything to get you out in the garage. Sprout farts, or no sprout farts. :D
Haha lol and as we head into the season of eating too much, things can only get worse/better *
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Could be a long Christmas. Have you got heating in your garage?
Garage is heated. Fridge is full of beer. There is a carrier bag full of McCoys crisps somewhere. I have a TV and music. Christmas can be as long as it wants :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Blimey. You’re living the dream boy. Living the dream. :thumbup
I try, I try :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Beam me to that garage scotty..
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Beam me to that garage scotty..
I like what you did there :thumbup
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Beam me to that garage scotty..
I like what you did there :thumbup
Not so sure there's enough room for all of us!
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It might be like the Dr. Who Tardis. You won’t find out until we test it out.
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It might be like the Dr. Who Tardis. You won’t find out until we test it out.
That's going to get messy :rollin :rollin :rollin
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It might be like the Dr. Who Tardis. You won’t find out until we test it out.
That's going to get messy :rollin :rollin :rollin
That is very true. Got enough room for an awning?. Get a little fire going. Could be cosy. :)
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It might be like the Dr. Who Tardis. You won’t find out until we test it out.
That's going to get messy :rollin :rollin :rollin
That is very true. Got enough room for an awning?. Get a little fire going. Could be cosy. :)
I could put a gazebo up at the front (would have to move the Jag) - got a gas fired space heater already :lol :lol :lol
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I've got a gazebo that we normally use at camping race meetings. That, and your space heater. We're cooking with gas. :thumbup
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I've got a gazebo that we normally use at camping race meetings. That, and your space heater. We're cooking with gas. :thumbup
Now there's a thought - I'll drag the BBQ round - save on gas :lol :lol :lol
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"Save on gas, spend more on beer". That's got a certain ring about it. Rishi Sunak better watch out...fazerscotty's coming for ya. :lol
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"Save on gas, spend more on beer". That's got a certain ring about it. Rishi Sunak better watch out...fazerscotty's coming for ya. :lol
Sorry - not that keen on kebabs :lol
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"Save on gas, spend more on beer". That's got a certain ring about it. Rishi Sunak better watch out...fazerscotty's coming for ya. :lol
Sorry - not that keen on kebabs :lol
They must be an acquired taste, but do nothing for me either. :thumbdown
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All sprouted up - ready to be banished to the garage for the rest of the year. :lol
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All sprouted up - ready to be banished to the garage for the rest of the year. :lol
Whew. Your garage has been pinpointed as the epicentre of Storm Bella :lol
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All sprouted up - ready to be banished to the garage for the rest of the year. :lol
Whew. Your garage has been pinpointed as the epicentre of Storm Bella :lol
And what's worse is, just before Christmas, we adopted a 9 month old Husky puppy, which had been bought by mistake during the lockdown.
She blows more nasty niffs than I do! Looks like the garage will become the doghouse by default :rollin :rollin :rollin :'(
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Used to know a guy who ran a team of huskies on a wheeled sled, over our local woods. I don’t know if it’s true, but he said they only stop moulting for only 2 weeks a year. Lovely looking dogs though, you’ll just have to keep the hoover handy. At least you’ve got a sprouts scapegoat now :lol .
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Used to know a guy who ran a team of huskies on a wheeled sled, over our local woods. I don’t know if it’s true, but he said they only stop moulting for only 2 weeks a year. Lovely looking dogs though, you’ll just have to keep the hoover handy. At least you’ve got a sprouts scapegoat now :lol .
So far there's no hair - but she's still a pup. I do know about the "shedding" though :lol :lol
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Maybe get the Henry hoover Ivanised, so that you’ve got more than enough suck for those pesky hairs when they start to get everywhere.
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Maybe get the Henry hoover Ivanised, so that you’ve got more than enough suck for those pesky hairs when they start to get everywhere.
What I really need, right now, is some way of creating a positive pressure in the house, so that the nasty niffs vacate quicker.
Oh and I think there maybe some etiquette training to be done on when and where to bottom burp. My nights TV has just been interrupted by a parp :'( :'( :'( [size=78%] [/size]
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So far there's no hair - but she's still a pup. I do know about the "shedding" though :lol :lol
Get a Shark vacuum cleaner. They've got a great feature that stops loose hair on the carpet from getting tangled around the brush
Also they have a neat "lift away" feature that lets you detatch the central vacuum section out of the handle/ wheels so you can use it as a mini hand-held cleaner too.
Neat! :thumbup
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So far there's no hair - but she's still a pup. I do know about the "shedding" though :lol :lol
Get a Shark vacuum cleaner. They've got a great feature that stops loose hair on the carpet from getting tangled around the brush
Also they have a neat "lift away" feature that lets you detatch the central vacuum section out of the handle/ wheels so you can use it as a mini hand-held cleaner too.
Neat! :thumbup
Will it suck parps?
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So far there's no hair - but she's still a pup. I do know about the "shedding" though :lol :lol
Get a Shark vacuum cleaner. They've got a great feature that stops loose hair on the carpet from getting tangled around the brush
Also they have a neat "lift away" feature that lets you detatch the central vacuum section out of the handle/ wheels so you can use it as a mini hand-held cleaner too.
Neat! :thumbup
Will it suck parps?
:lol Haven't heard the expression "parp" since reading of the exploits of Johnny Fart Pants in Viz, in the 90's :rollin :rollin
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So far there's no hair - but she's still a pup. I do know about the "shedding" though :lol :lol
Get a Shark vacuum cleaner. They've got a great feature that stops loose hair on the carpet from getting tangled around the brush
Also they have a neat "lift away" feature that lets you detatch the central vacuum section out of the handle/ wheels so you can use it as a mini hand-held cleaner too.
Neat! :thumbup
We've currently got a Henry and a Sebo for use in the house . I've got an Electrolux in the garage to Hoover up any dropped food and snacks and to keep the car semi tidy. We've had Dysons for years but they aren't made the way they used to be - there is a distinct lack of sucking power going on.
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So far there's no hair - but she's still a pup. I do know about the "shedding" though :lol :lol
Get a Shark vacuum cleaner. They've got a great feature that stops loose hair on the carpet from getting tangled around the brush
Also they have a neat "lift away" feature that lets you detatch the central vacuum section out of the handle/ wheels so you can use it as a mini hand-held cleaner too.
Neat! :thumbup
We've currently got a Henry and a Sebo for use in the house . I've got an Electrolux in the garage to Hoover up any dropped food and snacks and to keep the car semi tidy. We've had Dysons for years but they aren't made the way they used to be - there is a distinct lack of sucking power going on.
So with such a fine arsenal of hoovers, which one deals with dog farts the best. Which Magazine doesn’t have a dog fart category, and this could be the deciding factor for my next vacuum purchase. :)
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So far there's no hair - but she's still a pup. I do know about the "shedding" though :lol :lol
Get a Shark vacuum cleaner. They've got a great feature that stops loose hair on the carpet from getting tangled around the brush
Also they have a neat "lift away" feature that lets you detatch the central vacuum section out of the handle/ wheels so you can use it as a mini hand-held cleaner too.
Neat! :thumbup
We've currently got a Henry and a Sebo for use in the house . I've got an Electrolux in the garage to Hoover up any dropped food and snacks and to keep the car semi tidy. We've had Dysons for years but they aren't made the way they used to be - there is a distinct lack of sucking power going on.
So with such a fine arsenal of hoovers, which one deals with dog farts the best. Which Magazine doesn’t have a dog fart category, and this could be the deciding factor for my next vacuum purchase. :)
Robbo - I think your on to something - could almost do with a Fazer Show (Gen 1), similar to "Top Gear" with the three dickheads, testing household appliances and there usefulness at all things unimportant. :lol :lol :lol - just need to find three dickheads. :rollin :rollin :rollin
(Henry Cole need not apply)
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I'm just visualising a top three cordless vacuum cleaner shoot out. Each one is being used to clean a caravan, whilst being towed by double decker buses round a stock car track,( and that's without a drink). Trouble is, no matter who the three dickheads/presenters are, no-one would want to be Capt. Slow :lol .
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I'm just visualising a top three cordless vacuum cleaner shoot out. Each one is being used to clean a caravan, whilst being towed by double decker buses round a stock car track,( and that's without a drink). Trouble is, no matter who the three dickheads/presenters are, no-one would want to be Capt. Slow :lol .
An update - I've had Sprouts tonight AND I'm allowed indoors :eek
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I do hope your mrs. hasn’t lost her sense of smell. No doubt it’s her New Years resolution, to embrace sprout farts.
Happy New Year :thumbup
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HNY to you too. :D
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Well, we're five days in to the New Year. Are you still allowed indoors? :)
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Well, we're five days in to the New Year. Are you still allowed indoors? :)
I am - as long as sprouts are off the menu. Now that we're into lockdown, I've no doubt we'll be eating all kinds of things that have been found at the back of the cupboard - with the expected results. The Husky seems to be getting better - it's that or she's fed up with getting the blame all the time. :lol :lol
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Won't be long before the Husky will able to find what's at the back of the cupboards herself. Our Alsation, when we had her, was very nosey :lol .
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Won't be long before the Husky will able to find what's at the back of the cupboards herself. Our Alsation, when we had her, was very nosey :lol .
She's in, everytime a door gets opened. Very nosey - typical woman :rollin :rollin :rollin
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She's in, everytime a door gets opened. Very nosey - typical woman :rollin :rollin :rollin
Mmm..typical woman. Women like shoes. Dogs absolutely love shoes, preferably in their mouth :lol .
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She's in, everytime a door gets opened. Very nosey - typical woman :rollin :rollin :rollin
Mmm..typical woman. Women like shoes. Dogs absolutely love shoes, preferably in their mouth :lol .
:groan Now you gone and done it - its bound to happen now! :eek
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She's in, everytime a door gets opened. Very nosey - typical woman :rollin :rollin :rollin
Mmm..typical woman. Women like shoes. Dogs absolutely love shoes, preferably in their mouth :lol .
:groan Now you gone and done it - its bound to happen now! :eek
Thought you got away lightly with "typical woman", so figured I'd chuck in "shoes", for the possible hand grenade effect :lol
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She's in, everytime a door gets opened. Very nosey - typical woman :rollin :rollin :rollin
Mmm..typical woman. Women like shoes. Dogs absolutely love shoes, preferably in their mouth :lol .
Too late - a singular shoe has already been munched (not one of mine!)
:groan Now you gone and done it - its bound to happen now! :eek
Thought you got away lightly with "typical woman", so figured I'd chuck in "shoes", for the possible hand grenade effect :lol
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It’s the makers fault. Why the hell do they call ‘em Jimmy Choos. It’s asking for trouble :lol .
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It’s the makers fault. Why the hell do they call ‘em Jimmy Choos. It’s asking for trouble :lol .
:groan Get your coat!
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Be fair....Jimmy Choos wasn’t that bad. Quick wit,I’d call it :lol .
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Be fair....Jimmy Choos wasn’t that bad. Quick wit,I’d call it :lol .
Yeah, okay, I'll give you that one........
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Most gracious, kind sir :) .
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One of my worst traits - to forgiving :lol
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One of my worst traits - to forgiving :lol
Forgiveness is a very admirable trait, however I feel in this case you’ve not needed to forgive anything. Merely, on reflection, seeing my quip in a slightly more favourable light. Hopefully my coat is back on the hook :lol .
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One of my worst traits - to forgiving :lol
Forgiveness is a very admirable trait, however I feel in this case you’ve not needed to forgive anything. Merely, on reflection, seeing my quip in a slightly more favourable light. Hopefully my coat is back on the hook :lol .
:rollin :rollin :rollin LOL. You've just reminded me why I never wear a coat to parties :rollin :rollin :rollin
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You certainly won’t need a coat at today’s party. Happy birthday :thumbup
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You certainly won’t need a coat at today’s party. Happy birthday :thumbup
Thanks - the wife asked me what did I want to do. Spent a couple of hours in the garage with the Fazer :woot
Carbs are now off, ready to be stripped and cleaned. I was thinking about a jet kit, but work and the cash that comes with it are a bit scarce at the moment.
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Shame you can’t do the Ivan’s mod, as you’ve done all the hard work getting the carbs off. You’ll be very pleased with the result if you can find find some dosh down the back of the settee. Even more so, as you’d have done it yourself. ........go on, you know it makes sense :) .
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Shame you can’t do the Ivan’s mod, as you’ve done all the hard work getting the carbs off. You’ll be very pleased with the result if you can find find some dosh down the back of the settee. Even more so, as you’d have done it yourself. ........go on, you know it makes sense :) .
This isn't going back together anytime soon - in fact the carbs will be the last to go back on, so there is hope yet. Is there a UK dealer for Ivans stuff?
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As far as I’m aware there is no UK distributor, and has to be ordered directly from Ivan’s Rockland County Motorcycles in Greenville S.Carolina. The only website I know of is www.ivansperformanceproducts.com (http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com) which has all the info you’d need. Maybe if you pm’d Falcon, he may have some alternative info re:European distributors. Good luck :thumbup
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As far as I’m aware there is no UK distributor, and has to be ordered directly from Ivan’s Rockland County Motorcycles in Greenville S.Carolina. The only website I know of is [url=http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com]www.ivansperformanceproducts.com[/url] ([url]http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com[/url]) which has all the info you’d need. Maybe if you pm’d Falcon, he may have some alternative info re:European distributors. Good luck :thumbup
Cheers for that - gives me some food for thought.
Cleaned off the frame covers each side ready for painting and the rad guard.
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Are you painting or powder coating the frame covers?
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Are you painting or powder coating the frame covers?
They're being painted - Ford Moondust Silver.
I've also removed the Givi kit for a clean off and repaint.
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When it warms up, I want to get mine powder coated satin black, along with the footpeg hangers and heel plates, which should go quite well with the black engine and swingarm....hopefully, fingers crossed.
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When it warms up, I want to get mine powder coated satin black, along with the footpeg hangers and heel plates, which should go quite well with the black engine and swingarm....hopefully, fingers crossed.
Foot peg hangars and heel plates - they're going on the polishing wheel :D
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Nice cheap job, just a little patience needed. Do you lacquer them when you've finished the polishing?.
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Nice cheap job, just a little patience needed. Do you lacquer them when you've finished the polishing?.
Yes, certainly will be. :thumbup
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Be nice to have a heated garage so that spray jobs can be successfully completed in winter. I'd like to respray my bellypan as it's picked up more than its fair share of stone chips, but will have to pay someone to get it done, as the garage is far too cold.
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Be nice to have a heated garage so that spray jobs can be successfully completed in winter. I'd like to respray my bellypan as it's picked up more than its fair share of stone chips, but will have to pay someone to get it done, as the garage is far too cold.
I'm all for a heated garage now - it's amazing though, how many paint jobs arise in the winter :lol :lol
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Be nice to have a heated garage so that spray jobs can be successfully completed in winter. I'd like to respray my bellypan as it's picked up more than its fair share of stone chips, but will have to pay someone to get it done, as the garage is far too cold.
I'm all for a heated garage now - it's amazing though, how many paint jobs arise in the winter :lol :lol
Well I suppose it's a case of not wanting to waste riding time in the summer to get any paintwork jobs done, whereas, you save them up for the winter, when it's too cold for the paint to go off properly. :lol
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Be nice to have a heated garage so that spray jobs can be successfully completed in winter. I'd like to respray my bellypan as it's picked up more than its fair share of stone chips, but will have to pay someone to get it done, as the garage is far too cold.
I'm all for a heated garage now - it's amazing though, how many paint jobs arise in the winter :lol :lol
Well I suppose it's a case of not wanting to waste riding time in the summer to get any paintwork jobs done, whereas, you save them up for the winter, when it's too cold for the paint to go off properly. :lol
This year, I'm catching up on paint jobs that were supposed to be done 2 - 3 years ago. (And I've got a 19kg gas cylinder to hepl :lol )
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Mmm, seems liked you’ve got it sorted. How do you fancy doing my belly pan for me, whilst you’ve got the gun out :lol
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Mmm, seems liked you’ve got it sorted. How do you fancy doing my belly pan for me, whilst you’ve got the gun out :lol
Gun? Rattle can more like.
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Mmm, seems liked you’ve got it sorted. How do you fancy doing my belly pan for me, whilst you’ve got the gun out :lol
Gun? Rattle can more like.
Plenty of good finishes have been achieved using cans. Like most things, it's all down to the boring bit.....preparation. At least you've got some heat, which is key. I suppose I could leave my bellypan until summer and rattle can it, as finding a reliable sprayer who'll take on a small job, is quite difficult in my neck of the woods.
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Mmm, seems liked you’ve got it sorted. How do you fancy doing my belly pan for me, whilst you’ve got the gun out :lol
Gun? Rattle can more like.
Plenty of good finishes have been achieved using cans. Like most things, it's all down to the boring bit.....preparation. At least you've got some heat, which is key. I suppose I could leave my bellypan until summer and rattle can it, as finding a reliable sprayer who'll take on a small job, is quite difficult in my neck of the woods.
And tomorrow's mission is - empty the garage, re-carpet with one piece (instead of many pieces and lots of bodge tape), fix the main bench, refill the garage and continue.............
I've gotten the rack and rear box metalwork all sprayed, new rubber bungs ordered and the paint I ordered for the frame is a cracking match.
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It's nice to get the garage all squared away neat and tidy. That doesn't happen often for me as I'm too much of a hoarder. My project has hit the buffers, waiting for a tool to remove the clutch cover bearing which needs to be removed prior to powder coating. The footrest hangers will be a bit of a gamble getting powder coated, due to the rubber bushes that might survive the oven heat. The firm I'm using have done them before and got away with it. Beginning to wish I hadn't started. :'( :'( :lol
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"Beginning to wish I hadn't started. "
Been there, done that, if I look hard enough, I've probably still got the T-Shirt :rollin :rollin :rollin
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So the blind bearing tool turned up. Heated up the clutch cover, gave it a go, and out came the bearing ,minus the outer roller cage. Deep joy. An hour with the Dremel finally got it out. Could have achieved that without the expense of the tool :wall . In the hands of the powder coater now, new bearing and seal ordered. Not cheap. Going to order the t-shirt tomorrow :lol
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So the blind bearing tool turned up. Heated up the clutch cover, gave it a go, and out came the bearing ,minus the outer roller cage. Deep joy. An hour with the Dremel finally got it out. Could have achieved that without the expense of the tool :wall . In the hands of the powder coater now, new bearing and seal ordered. Not cheap. Going to order the t-shirt tomorrow :lol
With all that exercise, calories burnt off, you'll only need a small t-shirt :rollin :rollin :rollin
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So the blind bearing tool turned up. Heated up the clutch cover, gave it a go, and out came the bearing ,minus the outer roller cage. Deep joy. An hour with the Dremel finally got it out. Could have achieved that without the expense of the tool :wall . In the hands of the powder coater now, new bearing and seal ordered. Not cheap. Going to order the t-shirt tomorrow :lol
With all that exercise, calories burnt off, you'll only need a small t-shirt :rollin :rollin :rollin
:lol It’s a long time since I last got into a medium, let alone small :rollin :rollin
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So the blind bearing tool turned up. Heated up the clutch cover, gave it a go, and out came the bearing ,minus the outer roller cage. Deep joy. An hour with the Dremel finally got it out. Could have achieved that without the expense of the tool :wall . In the hands of the powder coater now, new bearing and seal ordered. Not cheap. Going to order the t-shirt tomorrow :lol
With all that exercise, calories burnt off, you'll only need a small t-shirt :rollin :rollin :rollin
:lol It’s a long time since I last got into a medium, let alone small :rollin :rollin
Haha lol - its been that long since I typed small, I had to google it, to spellcheck it! :lol :lol :lol
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It’s amazing the amount of perfectly good riding kit that’s accumulated over the years between me and my mrs. , that seems to have shrunk in the wardrobe. Obviously should have got more upmarket wardrobes :lol
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It’s amazing the amount of perfectly good riding kit that’s accumulated over the years between me and my mrs. , that seems to have shrunk in the wardrobe. Obviously should have got more upmarket wardrobes :lol
Haha tell me about it. We found two helmets in the storage unit the other day, been in there at least 6 years, never going to wear them again and one of them had her first pair of gloves in from 1987!
Gone now........ :lol :lol :lol
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Crash helmets certainly do take up a lot of space. Being a bit of a hoarder, I find it very difficult to aim stuff in the skip. Was the same with motorbikes. Couldn't sell anything because of sentimental value, until I got to the point of every one needing something. A tyre here a chain a there etc. So got rid of three of them and bought the Fazer. The rest as they say, is history. Still got a spare room full of crash helmets though :lol .
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And I'm up for replacing mine this year, so that'll be another one "stored" :'( :'(
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And I'm up for replacing mine this year, so that'll be another one "stored" :'( :'(
What’s on your shortlist?
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Caberg, flip front, in grey.
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Caberg, flip front, in grey.
Just a matter of looking for the best deal if you know your size then. My Arai, although coming up for 5 years old, is only used for pleasure riding, so doesn't get the constant use like when commuting. Being a staunch Arai user, I'd consider the new Quantic, when a change is due.
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Caberg, flip front, in grey.
Just a matter of looking for the best deal if you know your size then. My Arai, although coming up for 5 years old, is only used for pleasure riding, so doesn't get the constant use like when commuting. Being a staunch Arai user, I'd consider the new Quantic, when a change is due.
have you seen the new Ruroc?
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Caberg, flip front, in grey.
Just a matter of looking for the best deal if you know your size then. My Arai, although coming up for 5 years old, is only used for pleasure riding, so doesn't get the constant use like when commuting. Being a staunch Arai user, I'd consider the new Quantic, when a change is due.
have you seen the new Ruroc?
Wow, had to google that as had never heard of that make. Reminded me a little of the Simpson Bandit. I must admit there are quite a few good quality little known helmet makes, outside of the mainstream Arai/Shoei etc.
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Caberg, flip front, in grey.
Just a matter of looking for the best deal if you know your size then. My Arai, although coming up for 5 years old, is only used for pleasure riding, so doesn't get the constant use like when commuting. Being a staunch Arai user, I'd consider the new Quantic, when a change is due.
have you seen the new Ruroc?
Wow, had to google that as had never heard of that make. Reminded me a little of the Simpson Bandit. I must admit there are quite a few good quality little known helmet makes, outside of the mainstream Arai/Shoei etc.
If it wasn't the cost/unknown history, I would be going for one. Needs a track record really.
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“Needs a track record”. Exactly. I remember, a good few years ago, a racer, an Arai fan, receiving a paid sponsorship to wear a little known make that no other racers were wearing. Having no knowledge of how it would perform, and not wanting to be a celebrity guinea pig, he logoed an Arai with the other brands signature logo. He felt safe and the sponsor got their tv exposure. Only problem would have been anyone wanting to buy that model of helmet, which obviously didn’t exist. Personal recommendation tends to go a long way with me.
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“Needs a track record”. Exactly. I remember, a good few years ago, a racer, an Arai fan, receiving a paid sponsorship to wear a little known make that no other racers were wearing. Having no knowledge of how it would perform, and not wanting to be a celebrity guinea pig, he logoed an Arai with the other brands signature logo. He felt safe and the sponsor got their tv exposure. Only problem would have been anyone wanting to buy that model of helmet, which obviously didn’t exist. Personal recommendation tends to go a long way with me.
:lol If only there were more like us - I'd be surprised if China would exist!
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The trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there, even though you may believe you're buying a european/us product. It's quite disheartening when you've paid good money for a branded product, only to see Made in China, when you open the box. :'(
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The trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there, even though you may believe you're buying a european/us product. It's quite disheartening when you've paid good money for a branded product, only to see Made in China, when you open the box. :'(
I read an article earlier, where somebody had bought a "Lectek?" exhaust system. U.K. based company, but the product had been produced in China, on the cheap, then shipped halfway round the world to be sold as "British". :eek
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No doubt on eBay you’ll be able to find a Lextek copy for a third of the price, that’s come out of the same factory. A pal bought an Akra copy with the link pipe, hanger and exhaust springs for £37 a year ago from China. It took about a month to be delivered, but is still going strong showing little signs of ageing. When you know it’s Chinese and is cheap, it’s sometimes worth the risk, because if it’s no good it’s in the bin. Rukka is always associated with Scandinavia, people believing that’s where it’s made. Their latest suit, the Kingsley, is £2,399.98 RRP. It does have a long guarantee, 5years I think, but it’s made in China. Imagine what the mark-up is on that :eek
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The trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there,
The difference is that, if you're buying direct from China, you've got very little comeback if the product is faulty.
You might get a refund, but you've no legal right to it.
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The trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there,
The difference is that, if you're buying direct from China, you've got very little comeback if the product is faulty.
You might get a refund, but you've no legal right to it.
Can I send Covid back then? Not bothered with a refund :lol :lol
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The trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there,
The difference is that, if you're buying direct from China, you've got very little comeback if the product is faulty.
You might get a refund, but you've no legal right to it.
The point I was making is, buying directly from China, as you say, is very much getting what you pay for, and agree there's no chance of recompense if faulty etc. It's just very disappointing, after making a researched decision to buy a named make quality item, you find out it's made in China. Admittedly there will be a guarantee on the item, but the stigma of Made in China certainly takes the wind out of your sails, when you thought the item was made in the UK/Germany/USA etc.
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No doubt on eBay you’ll be able to find a Lextek copy for a third of the price, that’s come out of the same factory. A pal bought an Akra copy with the link pipe, hanger and exhaust springs for £37 a year ago from China. It took about a month to be delivered, but is still going strong showing little signs of ageing. When you know it’s Chinese and is cheap, it’s sometimes worth the risk, because if it’s no good it’s in the bin. Rukka is always associated with Scandinavia, people believing that’s where it’s made. Their latest suit, the Kingsley, is £2,399.98 RRP. It does have a long guarantee, 5years I think, but it’s made in China. Imagine what the mark-up is on that :eek
Who the f*** pays that much for a set of waterproofs?
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That's where firms like Klarna come into play. "How much", says the customer, "Yes it is expensive, but comes with a 5 year guarantee and we can sign you up for interest free payments". Before you know it you've got the boots and gloves to go with it, and you're making some serious monthly payments. Believe it or not, Motolegends sell shed loads of high priced riding gear like this, and easy finance makes it possible.
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That's where firms like Klarna come into play [...] and easy finance makes it possible.
Unfortunately very true.
Would you pay almost £500 for a model car? No? But if it's only £4.99 a week over 100 weeks to get all the bits like some partworks offer you.. :rolleyes
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Facilities like Klarna are fine if you do the maths and don't get too carried away. A few years back I used a similar company to get some Halvarsson (poor mans Rukka) trousers that a pal had recommended. They were £400, which was way too much for my budget, but £40 deposit and £30 a month for a year, got me something I could never have afforded otherwise, and avoided the buy crap, buy twice scenario.
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For years, I bought my waterproofs from a Farmers supply shop. Two piece, with pockets in the jacket. They were brilliant in the rain (obviously!) and only cost about £6 each time they needed replacing.
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When you’re on a tight budget it’s surprising what can be managed. If you’ve got to ride in the rain without waterproof boots, a couple of carrier bags, not the ones with holes in, and a few elastic bands to hold them in place, before putting your boots on. Waterproof boots sorted :lol . Had to do that on a particularly wet TT in the ‘90’s. Then along came Gore Tex to make life a lot easier, although more of a threat to the wallet.
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When you’re on a tight budget it’s surprising what can be managed. If you’ve got to ride in the rain without waterproof boots, a couple of carrier bags, not the ones with holes in, and a few elastic bands to hold them in place, before putting your boots on. Waterproof boots sorted :lol . Had to do that on a particularly wet TT in the ‘90’s. Then along came Gore Tex to make life a lot easier, although more of a threat to the wallet.
A long time ago, in a galaxy very close, I had a winter job in a quarry. All of us had carrier bags inside our boots, everyday, irrespective of weather.
No trench foot reported!
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For years, I bought my waterproofs from a Farmers supply shop. Two piece, with pockets in the jacket. They were brilliant in the rain (obviously!) and only cost about £6 each time they needed replacing.
I've always got my waterproof stuff from a good outdoor supplier. Reasonable quality, does the job, at a fraction of the price of some of the trade names above.
I've found its sometimes an advantage to be a short arse (sorry, vertically challenged). Often find good quality gear in the sales rack at dealers, just because its a small size and they've not managed to sell it during the season. I picked up a brilliant leather jacket some years ago, I looked at it in the rack and decided that £299 for a jacket was way too much. The wife was with me that day, and a few minutes later, she walked over to me with the jacket. "Try this on" she said. "**** off" I replied, "I'm not paying that for a jacket". Turns out it was £29.90. Still got it and it still looks superb. In the sale rack because it was unsold for a while. I guess my brain couldn't accept that such a garment could be sold for such a low price, so represented the price to my brain at what I expected to see.
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Agree, it must be handy not needing to buy a regular size, as bargains can certainly be had, sadly not by me. I’ve a pal who got a short legged Rukka suit from a stand at the Birmingham bike show, just before closing on the last day. It was one less suit for the dealer to carry on the long walk out to the van as they were packing up. The suit fitted him perfectly, you’d have thought it was tailor made.
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"I've found its sometimes an advantage to be a short arse (sorry, vertically challenged). Often find good quality gear in the sales rack at dealers, just because its a small size and they've not managed to sell it during the season. I picked up a brilliant leather jacket some years ago, I looked at it in the rack and decided that £299 for a jacket was way too much. The wife was with me that day, and a few minutes later, she walked over to me with the jacket. "Try this on" she said. "**** off" I replied, "I'm not paying that for a jacket". Turns out it was £29.90. Still got it and it still looks superb. In the sale rack because it was unsold for a while. I guess my brain couldn't accept that such a garment could be sold for such a low price, so represented the price to my brain at what I expected to see."
Yeah, yeah, we've all done it - visit to Specsavers on the cards maybe?
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Specsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby :lol .
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Specsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby :lol .
Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.
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Specsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby :lol .
Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.
Exactly. I've a pal who lives in France, and as an experiment we booked return eurotunnel trips for the same date/time/mode of transport(motorcycle). His ticket price was far less than mine.
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Specsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby :lol .
Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.
Exactly. I've a pal who lives in France, and as an experiment we booked return eurotunnel trips for the same date/time/mode of transport(motorcycle). His ticket price was far less than mine.
It'll be more expensive to use the Eurostar from that side soon!
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Specsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby :lol .
Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.
Exactly. I've a pal who lives in France, and as an experiment we booked return eurotunnel trips for the same date/time/mode of transport(motorcycle). His ticket price was far less than mine.
It'll be more expensive to use the Eurostar from that side soon!
Why, what's happening?.
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Specsavers....... Now that's another expensive hobby :lol .
Anything, absolutely anything, spelt in the English language is expensive, or so it seems.
Exactly. I've a pal who lives in France, and as an experiment we booked return eurotunnel trips for the same date/time/mode of transport(motorcycle). His ticket price was far less than mine.
It'll be more expensive to use the Eurostar from that side soon!
Why, what's happening?.
It's asking for British taxpayers to bail it out of financial trouble - but it's still putting € buy the billions into another infrastructure scheme elsewhere in Europe and still wants to pay-out to share holders.
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Maybe they’ll set up one of those crowd funding requests. People seem to do it at the drop of a hat nowadays.
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Maybe they’ll set up one of those crowd funding requests. People seem to do it at the drop of a hat nowadays.
Talking of which - I need a new helmet............ :lol
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Maybe they’ll set up one of those crowd funding requests. People seem to do it at the drop of a hat nowadays.
Talking of which - I need a new helmet............ :lol
I like your style :thumbup .......fancy one of the new Arai Quantics myself.
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Picked up another Caberg flip front - the Duke II. Just go to transfer the intercomm over from the old one. Then finish the fettling on the Thou. Then keep fingers crossed for the good weather. Then hopefully get a day off to myself.......
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Picked up another Caberg flip front - the Duke II. Just go to transfer the intercomm over from the old one. Then finish the fettling on the Thou. Then keep fingers crossed for the good weather. Then hopefully get a day off to myself.......
It’s a catch 22 situation. When I worked I had plenty of projects on the back burner that I could afford to work on but had no time. Within six weeks of retiring I wondered where I found the time to go to work, but with reduced income had little chance of seeing out the projects :'(
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Got the possibility of a half day - however, my car has died and now needs replacing......... :'( :'( :'(
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Got the possibility of a half day - however, my car has died and now needs replacing......... :'( :'( :'(
Oh mate.....feel your pain. In my case, if it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. :'(
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Got the possibility of a half day - however, my car has died and now needs replacing......... :'( :'( :'(
Oh mate.....feel your pain. In my case, if it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. :'(
HAHA LOL, I keep meaning to use that one.........but you beat me too it. :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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The other good quip regarding luck is, “ My luck is so bad it’s like a bald man winning a raffle, and first prize is a comb”. :lol
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Car replaced :D
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So, what's sitting on the drive at Chez Fazerscotty now?
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So, what's sitting on the drive at Chez Fazerscotty now?
Just a small runabout - for work mainly :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Not sure how to rotate the image......
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So, what's sitting on the drive at Chez Fazerscotty now?
Just a small runabout - for work mainly :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Not sure how to rotate the image......
But then again........ Nope
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Nice :thumbup . V6 diesel?
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Nice :thumbup . V6 diesel?
Yes, the baby of the range - only 3.0L :'( :'( :'(
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Nice :thumbup . V6 diesel?
Yes, the baby of the range - only 3.0L :'( :'( :'(
Pretty certain that's a Merc lump, so that won't be giving you any trouble,keep up the servicing and jobs a goodun :thumbup
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Nice :thumbup . V6 diesel?
Yes, the baby of the range - only 3.0L :'( :'( :'(
Pretty certain that's a Merc lump, so that won't be giving you any trouble,keep up the servicing and jobs a goodun :thumbup
Yep, Merc lump it is. Driven about 500 miles this week, so doing a basic service this weekend.
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Nice :thumbup . V6 diesel?
Yes, the baby of the range - only 3.0L :'( :'( :'(
Pretty certain that's a Merc lump, so that won't be giving you any trouble,keep up the servicing and jobs a goodun :thumbup
Yep, Merc lump it is. Driven about 500 miles this week, so doing a basic service this weekend.
Is the Fazer finished?. Thought you had some carb issues.
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Almost there - needs a quick road test to settle a few things (clutch cable adjustment & balance carbs) and then its sorted.
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Almost there - needs a quick road test to settle a few things (clutch cable adjustment & balance carbs) and then its sorted.
No doubt it will feel like a new bike. I know mine did yesterday on the first ride since finishing it. Took a couple of 10mm open ended with me to adjust the gearlever position. Hope all goes well :thumbup
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Almost there - needs a quick road test to settle a few things (clutch cable adjustment & balance carbs) and then its sorted.
No doubt it will feel like a new bike. I know mine did yesterday on the first ride since finishing it. Took a couple of 10mm open ended with me to adjust the gearlever position. Hope all goes well :thumbup
Since I last rode it in September '20, I've fitted progressive fork springs, had a blood clot removed from my leg and given the Thou a bit of a spruce up (new clutch and throttle cables, oil & filters and carbs ultrasonically cleaned), so I'm not sure what to expect.
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Almost there - needs a quick road test to settle a few things (clutch cable adjustment & balance carbs) and then its sorted.
No doubt it will feel like a new bike. I know mine did yesterday on the first ride since finishing it. Took a couple of 10mm open ended with me to adjust the gearlever position. Hope all goes well :thumbup
Since I last rode it in September '20, I've fitted progressive fork springs, had a blood clot removed from my leg and given the Thou a bit of a spruce up (new clutch and throttle cables, oil & filters and carbs ultrasonically cleaned), so I'm not sure what to expect.
Well your health is the priority, everything else is metal and plastic. Hope you’re now fit and well and ready to enjoy your revitalised Fazer. I suppose there’s no way of changing the throttle cables without removing the carbs, as would like to replace mine as a precautionary measure.
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LAlmost there - needs a quick road test to settle a few things (clutch cable adjustment & balance carbs) and then its sorted.
No doubt it will feel like a new bike. I know mine did yesterday on the first ride since finishing it. Took a couple of 10mm open ended with me to adjust the gearlever position. Hope all goes well :thumbup
Since I last rode it in September '20, I've fitted progressive fork springs, had a blood clot removed from my leg and given the Thou a bit of a spruce up (new clutch and throttle cables, oil & filters and carbs ultrasonically cleaned), so I'm not sure what to expect.
Well your health is the priority, everything else is metal and plastic. Hope you’re now fit and well and ready to enjoy your revitalised Fazer. I suppose there’s no way of changing the throttle cables without removing the carbs, as would like to replace mine as a precautionary measure.
Changed my cables purely by chance - I'd taken the carbs out to clean them and noticed one of the cables was frayed. Best to change it before it breaks at the worst time...........
Changed as a pair.
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Planning on changing them soon, as a precaution. Would really spoil a trip if one let go whilst abroad. Not exactly a roadside job. :eek
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Planning on changing them soon, as a precaution. Would really spoil a trip if one let go whilst abroad. Not exactly a roadside job. :eek
Haha lol. I did throw a few FFS when changing mine :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Planning on changing them soon, as a precaution. Would really spoil a trip if one let go whilst abroad. Not exactly a roadside job. :eek
Haha lol. I did throw a few FFS when changing mine :rollin :rollin :rollin
There was me thinking you’d say “It’s a piece of cake” :lol
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Planning on changing them soon, as a precaution. Would really spoil a trip if one let go whilst abroad. Not exactly a roadside job. :eek
Haha lol. I did throw a few FFS when changing mine :rollin :rollin :rollin
There was me thinking you’d say “It’s a piece of cake” :lol
I think it may have been easier if:
a). I wasn't rushing to do stuff between my daytime jobs
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b). I wasn't suffering from arthritis in my hands.
hence the odd FFS. :lol :lol
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Nothing worse than having to spin too many plates, as concentration levels drop a bit I suppose. My wife suffers from arthritis in her hands, so can sympathise on that score. I now have to limit myself to one job at a time, or else nothing will get done properly :lol .
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Nothing worse than having to spin too many plates, as concentration levels drop a bit I suppose. My wife suffers from arthritis in her hands, so can sympathise on that score. I now have to limit myself to one job at a time, or else nothing will get done properly :lol .
Haven't got any plates left to spin. They kinda broke :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Nothing worse than having to spin too many plates, as concentration levels drop a bit I suppose. My wife suffers from arthritis in her hands, so can sympathise on that score. I now have to limit myself to one job at a time, or else nothing will get done properly :lol .
Haven't got any plates left to spin. They kinda broke :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
I always found fish’n’chips tasted better out of the paper. Mind you, Sunday dinner could get a bit messy :lol
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Nothing worse than having to spin too many plates, as concentration levels drop a bit I suppose. My wife suffers from arthritis in her hands, so can sympathise on that score. I now have to limit myself to one job at a time, or else nothing will get done properly :lol .
Haven't got any plates left to spin. They kinda broke :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
I always found fish’n’chips tasted better out of the paper. Mind you, Sunday dinner could get a bit messy :lol
Are you one of those peasants who pours gravy over chips?
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Nothing worse than having to spin too many plates, as concentration levels drop a bit I suppose. My wife suffers from arthritis in her hands, so can sympathise on that score. I now have to limit myself to one job at a time, or else nothing will get done properly :lol .
Haven't got any plates left to spin. They kinda broke :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
I always found fish’n’chips tasted better out of the paper. Mind you, Sunday dinner could get a bit messy :lol
Are you one of those peasants who pours gravy over chips?
I think thats a southern thing inst it?
Must have eaten tons of chips over the lifetime, best one I ever had were at the Black Country Museum, cooked in beef dripping, on newspaper. HHmmmmm lovely
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Are you one of those peasants who pours gravy over chips?
If it was fish'n'chips, I'd just have vinegar. Chips on their own, no doubt mayo(blame the Belgians). Lifetime southerner, never been given the option of gravy, would have guessed more of an oop north choice. I mean the jocks offer battered Mars bars ffs.
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I think its a northern thing, brought about by a lack of sunlight....... :lol
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I think its a northern thing, brought about by a lack of sunlight....... :lol
Could you imagine having to eat in the dark. You wouldn't have a scoobie what you were putting in your mouth. :eek
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I think its a northern thing, brought about by a lack of sunlight....... :lol
Could you imagine having to eat in the dark. You wouldn't have a scoobie what you were putting in your mouth. :eek
Is that why some couples turn off the lights before bed? :lol :lol :eek :lol :lol
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I think its a northern thing, brought about by a lack of sunlight....... :lol
Could you imagine having to eat in the dark. You wouldn't have a scoobie what you were putting in your mouth. :eek
Is that why some couples turn off the lights before bed? :lol :lol :eek :lol :lol
Without a doubt :lol :lol
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I haven't got an answer to that!
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I haven't got an answer to that!
Well that's very unlike your goodself :) .
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I haven't got an answer to that!
Well that's very unlike your goodself :) .
It does happen - and don't forget, I'm usually stared into silence by she who must be obeyed :lol :lol :lol
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I haven't got an answer to that!
Well that's very unlike your goodself :) .
It does happen - and don't forget, I'm usually stared into silence by she who must be obeyed :lol :lol :lol
Oh noooo :eek ...............I thought we’d managed to slink away from that subject. And things were going so well too. :lol :lol
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I haven't got an answer to that!
Well that's very unlike your goodself :) .
It does happen - and don't forget, I'm usually stared into silence by she who must be obeyed :lol :lol :lol
Oh noooo :eek ...............I thought we’d managed to slink away from that subject. And things were going so well too. :lol :lol
You can run - but you can't hide :rollin :rollin :rollin
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The term "hiding in plain sight" comes to mind. :lol
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The term "hiding in plain sight" comes to mind. :lol
Going to try that tomorrow - need to spend some time in the garage. :eek
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Good luck :thumbup
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The term "hiding in plain sight" comes to mind. :lol
Going to try that tomorrow - need to spend some time in the garage. :eek
Managed to get three days in a row, in the garage tinkering :D :D
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The term "hiding in plain sight" comes to mind. :lol
Going to try that tomorrow - need to spend some time in the garage. :eek
Managed to get three days in a row, in the garage tinkering :D :D
Hope you don’t think you’ve got away with those three days. She, is just deciding on your punishment, and worst of all you won’t know when it’s time to pay. My advice would be, to keep looking over your shoulder. :lol :eek :lol
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I've just cricked my neck after reading that.......
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I've just cricked my neck after reading that.......
:rollin :rollin :rollin .......Sorry about that. Was just friendly advice, as you need to be on top of your game :thumbup
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I've just cricked my neck after reading that.......
:rollin :rollin :rollin .......Sorry about that. Was just friendly advice, as you need to be on top of your game :thumbup
As for punishment - that's sorted. Grandchildren :'( :'( :'(
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I've just cricked my neck after reading that.......
:rollin :rollin :rollin .......Sorry about that. Was just friendly advice, as you need to be on top of your game :thumbup
As for punishment - that's sorted. Grandchildren :'( :'( :'(
Oh noooo :eek :eek :eek . That’s a punishment of the very worst kind. Fortunately mine are in their 20’s and 30’s now, so the worst thing they can do is take me down the pub :lol .
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Punishment - yes, definitely punished! :lol :lol
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Punishment - yes, definitely punished! :lol :lol
I feel your pain, although for me a distant memory. On the up side. When they're older, that's one punishment less to deal with. :lol
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Punishment - yes, definitely punished! :lol :lol
I feel your pain, although for me a distant memory. On the up side. When they're older, that's one punishment less to deal with. :lol
Being self-employed, I've now made sure I have work booked on the next three or four Fridays..........
I bet I get busted on that one :eek :eek :eek
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Punishment - yes, definitely punished! :lol :lol
I feel your pain, although for me a distant memory. On the up side. When they're older, that's one punishment less to deal with. :lol
Being self-employed, I've now made sure I have work booked on the next three or four Fridays..........
I bet I get busted on that one :eek :eek :eek
Nice :thumbup , like your style. However, that means there'll be no POETS day for you then.(Piss off early, tomorrow's Saturday) :lol
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Punishment - yes, definitely punished! :lol :lol
I feel your pain, although for me a distant memory. On the up side. When they're older, that's one punishment less to deal with. :lol
Being self-employed, I've now made sure I have work booked on the next three or four Fridays..........
I bet I get busted on that one :eek :eek :eek
Nice :thumbup , like your style. However, that means there'll be no POETS day for you then.(Piss off early, tomorrow's Saturday) :lol
Haha lol. No there will still be a Poets day EVERY FRIDAY. "SHIT THAT TRAFFICS BAD!"
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Aah, that old chestnut.....traffic. It always worked for me, go for it :thumbup :lol .
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And with the threat of an overnight/weekend stay, I'm now "working" the next two Saturdays :lol :lol :lol
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And with the threat of an overnight/weekend stay, I'm now "working" the next two Saturdays :lol :lol :lol
Wow. All bases covered :thumbup
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And with the threat of an overnight/weekend stay, I'm now "working" the next two Saturdays :lol :lol :lol
Wow. All bases covered :thumbup
Mate, used to be a Scout - Be Prepared :rollin :rollin :rollin and all that........
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Dib dib dib :)
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Dib dib dib :)
Mmmmmm Sherbert dib dabs........
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Could you two maybe just call it a draw and move on? :lol :lol :lol
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Could you two maybe just call it a draw and move on? :lol :lol :lol
Why......we've only just got started :lol
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Could you two maybe just call it a draw and move on? :lol :lol :lol
Why......we've only just got started :lol
There's a song about that........ "we've only just begun"
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Could you two maybe just call it a draw and move on? :lol :lol :lol
Why......we've only just got started :lol
There's a song about that........ "we've only just begun"
A bit before your time, but a similar song title......."This Could Be the Start of Something Big" :lol
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Could you two maybe just call it a draw and move on? :lol :lol :lol
Why......we've only just got started :lol
There's a song about that........ "we've only just begun"
A bit before your time, but a similar song title......."This Could Be the Start of Something Big" :lol
I've heard that said before - mind you it was a long time ago.........
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Could you two maybe just call it a draw and move on? :lol :lol :lol
Why......we've only just got started :lol
There's a song about that........ "we've only just begun"
A bit before your time, but a similar song title......."This Could Be the Start of Something Big" :lol
I've heard that said before - mind you it was a long time ago.........
I expect you were in your push chair at the time :)
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Could you two maybe just call it a draw and move on? :lol :lol :lol
Why......we've only just got started :lol
There's a song about that........ "we've only just begun"
A bit before your time, but a similar song title......."This Could Be the Start of Something Big" :lol
I've heard that said before - mind you it was a long time ago.........
I expect you were in your push chair at the time :)
Haha lol, could have been, but no. There are so many permutations running around in my head at the moment, most of which would get me banned :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Banned, surely not..........maybe a yellow card at worst :lol
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Banned, surely not..........maybe a yellow card at worst :lol
Lol, not going to find out either.... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Banned, surely not..........maybe a yellow card at worst :lol
Lol, not going to find out either.... :rollin :rollin :rollin
If the woke brigade have a trawl back through previous posts, they'll find something, don't you worry :rollin :rollin
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Banned, surely not..........maybe a yellow card at worst :lol
Lol, not going to find out either.... :rollin :rollin :rollin
If the woke brigade have a trawl back through previous posts, they'll find something, don't you worry :rollin :rollin
Really? I can't imagine that :lol :lol
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In this day and age.....nothing surprises me :eek
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In this day and age.....nothing surprises me :eek
Ah, been there, done that, got the t-shirt I see.
(I bet when you watched Watership Down, you would of commented "and ate the pie!")
Somethings still surprise me.
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Other than knowing that Watership Down is a cartoon about rabbits, the rest is totally lost on me. Bet that surprised you :lol
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Other than knowing that Watership Down is a cartoon about rabbits, the rest is totally lost on me. Bet that surprised you :lol
:eek
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Other than knowing that Watership Down is a cartoon about rabbits, the rest is totally lost on me. Bet that surprised you :lol
:eek
Not sure if that’s a surprised or a shocked face :)
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Other than knowing that Watership Down is a cartoon about rabbits, the rest is totally lost on me. Bet that surprised you :lol
:eek
Not sure if that’s a surprised or a shocked face :)
Bit of both really.
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Other than knowing that Watership Down is a cartoon about rabbits, the rest is totally lost on me. Bet that surprised you :lol
:eek
Not sure if that’s a surprised or a shocked face :)
Bit of both really.
I think my lack of Watership Down knowledge is no doubt due to a large age gap between us. According to google, the film was released in 1978. I'd have been battling a 10% mortgage interest rate, rising to 17% a few years later, so a cartoon about rabbits would definetely have not been on my radar :lol .
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Other than knowing that Watership Down is a cartoon about rabbits, the rest is totally lost on me. Bet that surprised you :lol
:eek
Not sure if that’s a surprised or a shocked face :)
Bit of both really.
I think my lack of Watership Down knowledge is no doubt due to a large age gap between us. According to google, the film was released in 1978. I'd have been battling a 10% mortgage interest rate, rising to 17% a few years later, so a cartoon about rabbits would definetely have not been on my radar :lol .
Haha lol, I was still too young to get into the cinema still!
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I bet your pals used to let you in through the emergency exit door. Always worked for me, except on a sunny day when the usherette would notice a sudden shaft of bright light piercing the darkness :lol .
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I bet your pals used to let you in through the emergency exit door. Always worked for me, except on a sunny day when the usherette would notice a sudden shaft of bright light piercing the darkness :lol .
Didn't have pal's rich enough to go to the cinema :o - in my day.................. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I bet your pals used to let you in through the emergency exit door. Always worked for me, except on a sunny day when the usherette would notice a sudden shaft of bright light piercing the darkness :lol .
Didn't have pal's rich enough to go to the cinema :o - in my day.................. :rollin :rollin :rollin
You just needed enough for one ticket, then he'd let everyone else in. Telling your Mum that the subs at cubs was 6d, when in fact it was 3d, always guaranteed a bag of chips on the way home. Happy days :)
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I bet your pals used to let you in through the emergency exit door. Always worked for me, except on a sunny day when the usherette would notice a sudden shaft of bright light piercing the darkness :lol .
Didn't have pal's rich enough to go to the cinema :o - in my day.................. :rollin :rollin :rollin
You just needed enough for one ticket, then he'd let everyone else in. Telling your Mum that the subs at cubs was 6d, when in fact it was 3d, always guaranteed a bag of chips on the way home. Happy days :)
Haha lol - now who's showing their age. Went to decimal before I went to cubs :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Never mind about decimal. I can remember when rationing on sweets ended. No doubt dentists earned a fortune within a few years of that happening :lol .
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Never mind about decimal. I can remember when rationing on sweets ended. No doubt dentists earned a fortune within a few years of that happening :lol .
Judging by my last dental bill - I think they still do make a fortune!
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Never mind about decimal. I can remember when rationing on sweets ended. No doubt dentists earned a fortune within a few years of that happening :lol .
Judging by my last dental bill - I think they still do make a fortune!
Certainly agree. My recent dealings with the dentist, optician and vet, have all resulted in considerable wallet pain :'( . Wish I’d paid more attention at school :) .
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Never mind about decimal. I can remember when rationing on sweets ended. No doubt dentists earned a fortune within a few years of that happening :lol .
Judging by my last dental bill - I think they still do make a fortune!
Certainly agree. My recent dealings with the dentist, optician and vet, have all resulted in considerable wallet pain :'( . Wish I’d paid more attention at school :) .
You can say that again regarding vets - our Rottie, has just been ill. Had to combine the services of two vets practices to get to the bottom of it. Hate to think how much that's going to come too.
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What annoys me is if you’re on some kind of benefit, you just rock up at your local Blue Cross, have a shed load of surgery performed on your pet, Chuck £20 in the donations box……happy days.
Last year our cat came home with damage to his tail, apparently the term is “gloving”. The bill was £700 to have the tip of his tail removed. I’ll never get a newer bike at this rate :lol
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What annoys me is if you’re on some kind of benefit, you just rock up at your local Blue Cross, have a shed load of surgery performed on your pet, Chuck £20 in the donations box……happy days.
Last year our cat came home with damage to his tail, apparently the term is “gloving”. The bill was £700 to have the tip of his tail removed. I’ll never get a newer bike at this rate :lol
We had a Vizla/Labrador who liked socks. £650.00 to extract a sock from his stomach (and that was a few years ago). When he became ill and died (of something completely unrelated) the total (including cremation) was over £2000.00.
These incidents (and many others) give me ideal reasons to work when the grandkids show up. :lol :lol :lol
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What annoys me is if you’re on some kind of benefit, you just rock up at your local Blue Cross, have a shed load of surgery performed on your pet, Chuck £20 in the donations box……happy days.
Last year our cat came home with damage to his tail, apparently the term is “gloving”. The bill was £700 to have the tip of his tail removed. I’ll never get a newer bike at this rate :lol
We had a Vizla/Labrador who liked socks. £650.00 to extract a sock from his stomach (and that was a few years ago). When he became ill and died (of something completely unrelated) the total (including cremation) was over £2000.00.
These incidents (and many others) give me ideal reasons to work when the grandkids show up. :lol :lol :lol
Wow. That just underlines how expensive the true cost of pet ownership can be. Good grandkids avoidance ploy as well :lol .........every cloud :)
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What annoys me is if you’re on some kind of benefit, you just rock up at your local Blue Cross, have a shed load of surgery performed on your pet, Chuck £20 in the donations box……happy days.
Last year our cat came home with damage to his tail, apparently the term is “gloving”. The bill was £700 to have the tip of his tail removed. I’ll never get a newer bike at this rate :lol
We had a Vizla/Labrador who liked socks. £650.00 to extract a sock from his stomach (and that was a few years ago). When he became ill and died (of something completely unrelated) the total (including cremation) was over £2000.00.
These incidents (and many others) give me ideal reasons to work when the grandkids show up. :lol :lol :lol
Wow. That just underlines how expensive the true cost of pet ownership can be. Good grandkids avoidance ploy as well :lol .........every cloud :)
Mate - down there for dancing, up here for thinking...... :rollin :rollin :rollin
Worked this weekend. Checked when the grand terrorists kids are next with us and it happens to coincide with another job! :lol :lol
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I've got a vision of your wall chart work planner :lol . "Oh no, have we got them this weekend. Oh what a shame, because I'll be in Plymouth,Exeter,Huddersfield",........fill in wherevers a long way away :lol .
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I've got a vision of your wall chart work planner :lol . "Oh no, have we got them this weekend. Oh what a shame, because I'll be in Plymouth,Exeter,Huddersfield",........fill in wherevers a long way away :lol .
Your not that far from the truth - only it's a black diary, kept in the laptop bag, well away from inquisitive eyes :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I've got a vision of your wall chart work planner :lol . "Oh no, have we got them this weekend. Oh what a shame, because I'll be in Plymouth,Exeter,Huddersfield",........fill in wherevers a long way away :lol .
Your not that far from the truth - only it's a black diary, kept in the laptop bag, well away from inquisitive eyes :rollin :rollin :rollin
Bet the crucial diary entries are coded, and maybe an Abus on the laptop bag. You can't be too careful when you're involved in the higher echelons of skullduggery :lol
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I've got a vision of your wall chart work planner :lol . "Oh no, have we got them this weekend. Oh what a shame, because I'll be in Plymouth,Exeter,Huddersfield",........fill in wherevers a long way away :lol .
Your not that far from the truth - only it's a black diary, kept in the laptop bag, well away from inquisitive eyes :rollin :rollin :rollin
Bet the crucial diary entries are coded, and maybe an Abus on the laptop bag. You can't be too careful when you're involved in the higher echelons of skullduggery :lol
Haha lol and I never leave it in the same place twice either :rollin :rollin
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Haha lol and I never leave it in the same place twice either :rollin :rollin
Or if you do, use a decoy with a cryptic note inside :lol
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Haha lol and I never leave it in the same place twice either :rollin :rollin
Or if you do, use a decoy with a cryptic note inside :lol
Hadn't thought of that - might get hold of two diary's for next year!
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Haha lol and I never leave it in the same place twice either :rollin :rollin
Or if you do, use a decoy with a cryptic note inside :lol
Hadn't thought of that - might get hold of two diary's for next year!
Collins 2022 diary range is out now. Couldn't find a 2 for 1 deal for you though. :)
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Haha lol and I never leave it in the same place twice either :rollin :rollin
Or if you do, use a decoy with a cryptic note inside :lol
Hadn't thought of that - might get hold of two diary's for next year!
Collins 2022 diary range is out now. Couldn't find a 2 for 1 deal for you though. :)
I tend to go for "day to a page" A5 diaries - makes me look busier :lol :lol
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Haha lol and I never leave it in the same place twice either :rollin :rollin
Or if you do, use a decoy with a cryptic note inside :lol
Hadn't thought of that - might get hold of two diary's for next year!
Collins 2022 diary range is out now. Couldn't find a 2 for 1 deal for you though. :)
I tend to go for "day to a page" A5 diaries - makes me look busier :lol :lol
Haha, and plenty of space if you get bored to do some “colouring in” :lol .
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Haha lol and I never leave it in the same place twice either :rollin :rollin
Or if you do, use a decoy with a cryptic note inside :lol
Hadn't thought of that - might get hold of two diary's for next year!
Collins 2022 diary range is out now. Couldn't find a 2 for 1 deal for you though. :)
I tend to go for "day to a page" A5 diaries - makes me look busier :lol :lol
Haha, and plenty of space if you get bored to do some “colouring in” :lol .
All that preparation and I've just been informed that we'll be looking after the grandchildren this weekend - time to do a deal with the devil I suppose!
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Nooooo :eek ........I don't believe it. You were teflon, or so I thought..... Thoughts of Robert Johnson and Crossroads spring to mind :evil . Hope you make the correct choice :thumbup .
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Nooooo :eek ........I don't believe it. You were teflon, or so I thought..... Thoughts of Robert Johnson and Crossroads spring to mind :evil . Hope you make the correct choice :thumbup .
I think I just created a win win situation, a Bank Holiday weekend away on the Fazer at a rally. :lol :lol :lol (On my own, no wife etc, just 800 other people!)
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Enjoy the rally :thumbup .......you'd have certainly earned it :lol .
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Enjoy the rally :thumbup .......you'd have certainly earned it :lol .
Trust me, I will.......... :guitar :guitar :guitar :lol
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Enjoy the rally :thumbup .......you'd have certainly earned it :lol .
Trust me, I will.......... :guitar :guitar :guitar :lol
Just realised your rally is the Bank Holiday weekend, in two weekends time. I'd keep a very low profile, be invisible even, in the mean time, as I'd hate to see your plans come undone by some last minute plotting by, you know who ;)
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Enjoy the rally :thumbup .......you'd have certainly earned it :lol .
Trust me, I will.......... :guitar :guitar :guitar :lol
Just realised your rally is the Bank Holiday weekend, in two weekends time. I'd keep a very low profile, be invisible even, in the mean time, as I'd hate to see your plans come undone by some last minute plotting by, you know who ;)
Haha lol - it's already started..........
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Enjoy the rally :thumbup .......you'd have certainly earned it :lol .
Trust me, I will.......... :guitar :guitar :guitar :lol
Just realised your rally is the Bank Holiday weekend, in two weekends time. I'd keep a very low profile, be invisible even, in the mean time, as I'd hate to see your plans come undone by some last minute plotting by, you know who ;)
Haha lol - it's already started..........
Noooo :eek ..........I knew it.
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Enjoy the rally :thumbup .......you'd have certainly earned it :lol .
Trust me, I will.......... :guitar :guitar :guitar :lol
Just realised your rally is the Bank Holiday weekend, in two weekends time. I'd keep a very low profile, be invisible even, in the mean time, as I'd hate to see your plans come undone by some last minute plotting by, you know who ;)
Haha lol - it's already started..........
Noooo :eek ..........I knew it.
I have already established the head in the sand approach lalalalala......... :rollin
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Mmmm…head in the sand approach. Methinks you’ll need a better strategy than that. Only a week to go, so you must be on your “A” game. You know it makes sense :lol .
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And I've turned on my selective hearing as well :lol
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When you get older you'll learn it's best to have it(selective hearing) cranked up to the max all of the time...just in case :lol
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When you get older you'll learn it's best to have it(selective hearing) cranked up to the max all of the time...just in case :lol
Haven't needed to get older to incorporate selective hearing into everyday life.
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When you get older you'll learn it's best to have it(selective hearing) cranked up to the max all of the time...just in case :lol
Haven't needed to get older to incorporate selective hearing into everyday life.
It's certainly an acquired skill that many have not quite got the hang of yet. Glad to hear you've got it nailed. :)
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This was taken, on Friday, before the drinking became serious :lol :lol :lol
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Glad you got your weekend away. A little table is such an essential bit of kit, often overlooked by many, at their peril. After all, spilt beer is a very serious offence, especially after all the cunning planning to get there in the first place. :lol
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Glad you got your weekend away. A little table is such an essential bit of kit, often overlooked by many, at their peril. After all, spilt beer is a very serious offence, especially after all the cunning planning to get there in the first place. :lol
And today I've been banking brownie points. Family funeral tomorrow and she has "nothing" to wear. So, drove her to Cheltenham (better shopping than Worcester!) and basically encouraged her to try and shop everywhere.
Still hasn't gotten anything to wear, but a healthy deposit made into the bank of getoutofititus. :rollin :rollin
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Nice one, just look upon today as a solid investment. As from Thursday I’ll be well out of the grandkids zone as off to Spain for the Aragon GP. Nine days of bikes and beer, what’s not to like :) .
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Nice one, just look upon today as a solid investment. As from Thursday I’ll be well out of the grandkids zone as off to Spain for the Aragon GP. Nine days of bikes and beer, what’s not to like :) .
Have a great time and stay safe.
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Nice one, just look upon today as a solid investment. As from Thursday I’ll be well out of the grandkids zone as off to Spain for the Aragon GP. Nine days of bikes and beer, what’s not to like :) .
Have a great time and stay safe.
Well that week or so soon flew by. I guess the old adage of “Time flies when you’re having fun”, is true to a certain degree. :)
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Good too see you're back and safe.
The piccy's posted elsewhere look great.
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The panniers were overkill, only containing spares, extra tools, cables, oil etc. I figured if I took them they wouldn't need opening, whereas I'd be tempting fate if I'd left that stuff at home. Most of the others had fairly new bikes, so just had to pack clothes and waterproofs. Very pleased how the Fazer went :thumbup
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save the best for the last
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save the best for the last
But thats not the last.......... :lol
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save the best for the last
But thats not the last.......... :lol
It certainly isn’t……………Now, where were we? :lol
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Not last anymore?
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Not last anymore?
Exactly :thumbup
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Not last anymore?
Exactly :thumbup
Nor are you...... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Slipstreaming in Moto3 has got nothing on us :lol
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save the best for the last
Where did he/she go?
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save the best for the last
Where did he/she go?
Where did he/she come from? :rollin :rollin :rollin
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save the best for the last
Where did he/she go?
Where did he/she come from? :rollin :rollin :rollin
Sounds like a song, a song from a long time ago..........
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You thinking of Cotton Eyed Joe? :lol
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You thinking of Cotton Eyed Joe? :lol
Hadn't thought of that one!
Nah, I was thinking more along the lines of Peter Sarsted(?) :rollin :rollin
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Peter Sarsted, of course :thumbup . That was a chart topper in 1969, and he lived a few miles from my secondary school. Quite a musically talented family, his brother was Eden Kane, an early rock'n'roller on the UK scene.
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Peter Sarsted, of course :thumbup . That was a chart topper in 1969, and he lived a few miles from my secondary school. Quite a musically talented family, his brother was Eden Kane, an early rock'n'roller on the UK scene.
1969? I was 2! :eek
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Peter Sarsted, of course :thumbup . That was a chart topper in 1969, and he lived a few miles from my secondary school. Quite a musically talented family, his brother was Eden Kane, an early rock'n'roller on the UK scene.
1969? I was 2! :eek
Well....you've got loads to look forward to then :thumbup .....unlike me :'( . Got my booster jab and my BSB Brands ticket yesterday, so not all bad :lol .
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Peter Sarsted, of course :thumbup . That was a chart topper in 1969, and he lived a few miles from my secondary school. Quite a musically talented family, his brother was Eden Kane, an early rock'n'roller on the UK scene.
1969? I was 2! :eek
Well....you've got loads to look forward to then :thumbup .....unlike me :'( . Got my booster jab and my BSB Brands ticket yesterday, so not all bad :lol .
Waiting for mine (booster jab that is) - working as much as I can where there is a danger of grandchild visitations. :rollin :rollin
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If you need any phantom call outs….let me know. You need as much kid free time as possible :lol
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If you need any phantom call outs….let me know. You need as much kid free time as possible :lol
I get plenty of call outs - oddly enough :D
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If you need any phantom call outs….let me know. You need as much kid free time as possible :lol
I get plenty of call outs - oddly enough :D
Some you might even have to go on..... ;)
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If you need any phantom call outs….let me know. You need as much kid free time as possible :lol
I get plenty of call outs - oddly enough :D
Some you might even have to go on..... ;)
Mmmmmm.....Like Biggin Hill yesterday :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Biggin Hill, home of the Nightingale Cafe, very popular rocker hang out in the ‘60’s. Sadly now Squires Timber, and not very exciting at all. :lol
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If you need any phantom call outs….let me know. You need as much kid free time as possible :lol
I get plenty of call outs - oddly enough :D
Some you might even have to go on..... ;)
Mmmmmm.....Like Biggin Hill yesterday :rollin :rollin :rollin
And Sherburn-in-Elmet today........ :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I see what you did there…Squires Timber at Biggin Hill…Squires Cafe in Sherburn-in-Elmet :lol
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I see what you did there…Squires Timber at Biggin Hill…Squires Cafe in Sherburn-in-Elmet :lol
There's probably a tenacious link somewhere. :b
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I see what you did there…Squires Timber at Biggin Hill…Squires Cafe in Sherburn-in-Elmet :lol
There's probably a tenacious link somewhere. :b
That tenacious link might need a padlock….made by Squire……..I’ll get me coat :)
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I see what you did there…Squires Timber at Biggin Hill…Squires Cafe in Sherburn-in-Elmet :lol
There's probably a tenacious link somewhere. :b
That tenacious link might need a padlock….made by Squire……..I’ll get me coat :)
Some of the best padlocks around - a long time ago :lol :lol
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I see what you did there…Squires Timber at Biggin Hill…Squires Cafe in Sherburn-in-Elmet :lol
There's probably a tenacious link somewhere. :b
That tenacious link might need a padlock….made by Squire……..I’ll get me coat :)
Some of the best padlocks around - a long time ago :lol :lol
That's my main problem, I can clearly remember about stuff from 50 years ago, but totally snookered on what happened last week :lol
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I see what you did there…Squires Timber at Biggin Hill…Squires Cafe in Sherburn-in-Elmet :lol
There's probably a tenacious link somewhere. :b
That tenacious link might need a padlock….made by Squire……..I’ll get me coat :)
Some of the best padlocks around - a long time ago :lol :lol
That's my main problem, I can clearly remember about stuff from 50 years ago, but totally snookered on what happened last week :lol
The last couple of years, I have had trouble remembering what day of the week it is - I think that's down to working odd days though. :rolleyes
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I expect it’s easy to get days confused if on shifts especially nights. I used to be “on call” one week in four, and if you had a few busy nights the days of the week became a bit irrelevant. Always got Sunday right, as that was double time :lol
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After over 2 years, this is still going!!
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I'm remembering when Friday's are - that's when the Grandchildren invade! Not working this weekend though, time for a garage session.
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I'm remembering when Friday's are - that's when the Grandchildren invade! Not working this weekend though, time for a garage session.
You’ll be in there right now then :lol
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After over 2 years, this is still going!!
Yes. :lol
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After over 2 years, this is still going!!
It certainly is, alive and kicking :thumbup
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After over 2 years, this is still going!!
It certainly is, alive and kicking :thumbup
Simple Minds - 1985 I think?
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Am I too late to the party?
Gesendet von meinem F1 mit Tapatalk
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Not at all.
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Everyone's welcome - the more the merrier......... :lol
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well i will join then :D
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well i will join then :D
You are most welcome :lol
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Blimey, just like buses......none for ages, then three turn up :lol
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Blimey, just like buses......none for ages, then three turn up :lol
Well there is fuel available now :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Blimey, just like buses......none for ages, then three turn up :lol
But at least their not the same No.10 :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Blimey, just like buses......none for ages, then three turn up :lol
But at least their not the same No.10 :rollin :rollin :rollin
Speaking of No.10...M&P have got the Putoline E10 Fuel Fighter back in stock. Worth carrying a small container of it under the saddle if you're an E10 sceptic like me. :D
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I hate the stuff. Filled mine up with it. Parked the bike and couldn't ride it for 4 weeks, due to work commitments. Now it won't start.
I now have 22 litres of cleaning fluid!
I'll drain and flush the system, new filter etc and get some E5 methinks.
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I only bought it to use in, hopefully, a rare occasion when I’m stranded with E10 being the only option. Esso Synergy Supreme+, is my all time first choice, no ethanol at all :thumbup
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I only bought it to use in, hopefully, a rare occasion when I’m stranded with E10 being the only option. Esso Synergy Supreme+, is my all time first choice, no ethanol at all :thumbup
We have an Esso station about 3/4 mile away. I need to check which pumps, pump Heineken and which pumps, pump Skol :lol :lol
BTW, where is everyone?
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My local Esso is about a mile away. Always ethanol free 99 octane on tap. No lagers though, more like London Pride or Harveys. Both nice pints though. :thumbup :D
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My local Esso is about a mile away. Always ethanol free 99 octane on tap. No lagers though, more like London Pride or Harveys. Both nice pints though. :thumbup :D
But "Heineken refreshes parts other beers cannot reach" :rollin :rollin :rollin
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My local Esso is about a mile away. Always ethanol free 99 octane on tap. No lagers though, more like London Pride or Harveys. Both nice pints though. :thumbup :D
But "Heineken refreshes parts other beers cannot reach" :rollin :rollin :rollin
In that case, maybe it can do what the E10 Fuel Fighter can't :lol
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My local Esso is about a mile away. Always ethanol free 99 octane on tap. No lagers though, more like London Pride or Harveys. Both nice pints though. :thumbup :D
But "Heineken refreshes parts other beers cannot reach" :rollin :rollin :rollin
In that case, maybe it can do what the E10 Fuel Fighter can't :lol
I hope so - there's a lot of snake oil being sold at the moment.
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My local Esso is about a mile away. Always ethanol free 99 octane on tap. No lagers though, more like London Pride or Harveys. Both nice pints though. :thumbup :D
But "Heineken refreshes parts other beers cannot reach" :rollin :rollin :rollin
In that case, maybe it can do what the E10 Fuel Fighter can't :lol
I hope so - there's a lot of snake oil being sold at the moment.
That’s very true, but I can’t see why a company like Putoline for example, would want to risk tarnishing their brand, by entering a product market, if the product isn’t up to scratch. If you have been disappointed with it, you’re hardly likely to choose them specifically for anything else, be it oil, chain lube etc. However, you can’t beat personal experience, it beats the ad men every time. :thumbup
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Happy days - my Ivan's kit has shown up. Looking forward to many hours fettling in the garage over the winter......... :D :D
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Well, you're already a "how to get the carbs out" specialist :lol . Are you doing the airbox mod as well?
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Well, you're already a "how to get the carbs out" specialist :lol . Are you doing the airbox mod as well?
May as well..... :D
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Well, you're already a "how to get the carbs out" specialist :lol . Are you doing the airbox mod as well?
May as well..... :D
Time to get the Dremel fired up then :thumbup
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Well, you're already a "how to get the carbs out" specialist :lol . Are you doing the airbox mod as well?
May as well..... :D
Time to get the Dremel fired up then :thumbup
Arrived today........
Instructions downloaded and printed. :D :D :D
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The Federal Emissions Cops will be banging on your door anytime now. Mind you, you’d rather have them on your case than grandkids :eek :eek … :lol
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Well, you're already a "how to get the carbs out" specialist :lol . Are you doing the airbox mod as well?
May as well..... :D
Time to get the Dremel fired up then :thumbup
Arrived today........
Instructions downloaded and printed. :D :D :D
Is the air box mod applicable to the ‘slip on’ kit?
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I hadn’t noticed that fazerscotty has gone for the slip on kit, which has smaller main jets and different needles compared to the full monty kit. The full monty benefits from mods to the air box and carb rubbers, but needs a free flowing exhaust to work properly, whereas the slip on would be a benefit even using a stock silencer, in my opinion.
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I hadn’t noticed that fazerscotty has gone for the slip on kit, which has smaller main jets and different needles compared to the full monty kit. The full monty benefits from mods to the air box and carb rubbers, but needs a free flowing exhaust to work properly, whereas the slip on would be a benefit even using a stock silencer, in my opinion.
I've fitted a full Black Widow system already. Going to remove that for cleaning purposes, replace the gaskets etc and to make sure I have NO leaks on the exhaust side of things.
Then the carbs.........
New pin vices arrive today - leaving nothing to chance at the moment.
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As you’ve changed the headers, why didn’t you go for the MB kit as opposed to the Slip On, or is that not available any more.
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As you’ve changed the headers, why didn’t you go for the MB kit as opposed to the Slip On, or is that not available any more.
Not sure
a). why
or
b). whether they are available as I didn't look :eek :eek :eek
:rollin :rollin :rollin
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Had a quick look on Ivan’s site and both kits are available for the same price. It might be worth having a read up, unless you’ve already done that, as it would seem the airbox mod is not necessary with the slip on kit, and in fact could be detrimental to performance. Something to do with airbox flow being matched to the needle profiles. I’m sure you’ll do an ace job whatever you decide. :thumbup
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Not trying to be a pendant, as a happy owner with a slip on kit modification I’m interested to understand how people get on with the full monty kit. Is it so much better that I should invest?
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Not trying to be a pendant, as a happy owner with a slip on kit modification I’m interested to understand how people get on with the full monty kit. Is it so much better that I should invest?
In real world motorcycling I wouldn’t have thought there was a great deal of difference. The full monty would give a top end rush if you were giving it the berries, and how often that opportunity arises must depend on the quality of local roads. Only a side by side roll on would give you a definitive answer. When Mike was fitting these kits, the difference in price was negligible. The full monty was more time consuming, so therefore more expensive. I’d hazard a guess that more folks went for the full monty, however, you have the option of using a stock silencer if you wish, with little or no detriment to your performance gain.
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I'm happy - just reading through the instructions and I reckon if I do one step a day, I'll be in the garage, peace and quiet for
absolutely ages :lol :lol :lol
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I'm happy - just reading through the instructions and I reckon if I do one step a day, I'll be in the garage, peace and quiet for
absolutely ages :lol :lol :lol
Especially if you have a beer to celebrate each stage, screw turn, drill revolution. Looks like you’re sorted until Easter. :lol
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I'm happy - just reading through the instructions and I reckon if I do one step a day, I'll be in the garage, peace and quiet for
absolutely ages :lol :lol :lol
Especially if you have a beer to celebrate each stage, screw turn, drill revolution. Looks like you’re sorted until Easter. :lol
I'm not sure I've got enough gas in the heater cylinder to last that long :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I'm happy - just reading through the instructions and I reckon if I do one step a day, I'll be in the garage, peace and quiet for
absolutely ages :lol :lol :lol
Especially if you have a beer to celebrate each stage, screw turn, drill revolution. Looks like you’re sorted until Easter. :lol
I'm not sure I've got enough gas in the heater cylinder to last that long :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
A man of your calibre…..I’m sure you can improvise. :lol
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I'm happy - just reading through the instructions and I reckon if I do one step a day, I'll be in the garage, peace and quiet for
absolutely ages :lol :lol :lol
Especially if you have a beer to celebrate each stage, screw turn, drill revolution. Looks like you’re sorted until Easter. :lol
I'm not sure I've got enough gas in the heater cylinder to last that long :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
A man of your calibre…..I’m sure you can improvise. :lol
;) :thumbup
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You started project jet kit yet?
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You started project jet kit yet?
Apart from getting new pin vices, not yet, just got in from two days in N.Yorks. Overnight at home then off to Biggin Hill for two days. Then back to Gloucester on Saturday - then home. :'( :z :z :z
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You started project jet kit yet?
Apart from getting new pin vices, not yet, just got in from two days in N.Yorks. Overnight at home then off to Biggin Hill for two days. Then back to Gloucester on Saturday - then home. :'( :z :z :z
Biggin Hill....that's only about 5 miles from me.
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You started project jet kit yet?
Apart from getting new pin vices, not yet, just got in from two days in N.Yorks. Overnight at home then off to Biggin Hill for two days. Then back to Gloucester on Saturday - then home. :'( :z :z :z
Biggin Hill....that's only about 5 miles from me.
I went past Squires as well this morning.......(DIY :lol :lol :lol )
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Yep, the site of the Nightingale cafe. Many a scooter didn’t make it passed there back in the day. Now, on a Sunday, the cafe in the High Street is a haven for scooters.
If you’re stopping over there again and fancy a beer, let me know. :thumbup
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Yep, the site of the Nightingale cafe. Many a scooter didn’t make it passed there back in the day. Now, on a Sunday, the cafe in the High Street is a haven for scooters.
If you’re stopping over there again and fancy a beer, let me know. :thumbup
OOoooooh beer, will do. :lol :lol
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Getting really thirsty :lol , when are you back this way.
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Getting really thirsty :lol , when are you back this way.
Good question, well presented.
Not sure :lol :lol :lol
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Have you started on the Ivanising project yet. Ideal time to be tucked away in the garage out of harms way. Have a good Christmas :thumbup
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Have you started on the Ivanising project yet. Ideal time to be tucked away in the garage out of harms way. Have a good Christmas :thumbup
Haven't started anything yet - typing this from N.Yorks, so still have to drive south!
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Have you started on the Ivanising project yet. Ideal time to be tucked away in the garage out of harms way. Have a good Christmas :thumbup
Haven't started anything yet - typing this from N.Yorks, so still have to drive south!
You might see Chris Rea driving the other way :lol
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Have you started on the Ivanising project yet. Ideal time to be tucked away in the garage out of harms way. Have a good Christmas :thumbup
Haven't started anything yet - typing this from N.Yorks, so still have to drive south!
You might see Chris Rea driving the other way :lol
Must of missed him......
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Have you started on the Ivanising project yet. Ideal time to be tucked away in the garage out of harms way. Have a good Christmas :thumbup
Haven't started anything yet - typing this from N.Yorks, so still have to drive south!
You might see Chris Rea driving the other way :lol
Must of missed him......
Never mind, wouldn't have been life changing anyhow. Have you got those carbs off yet?.
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Have you started on the Ivanising project yet. Ideal time to be tucked away in the garage out of harms way. Have a good Christmas :thumbup
Haven't started anything yet - typing this from N.Yorks, so still have to drive south!
You might see Chris Rea driving the other way :lol
Must of missed him......
Never mind, wouldn't have been life changing anyhow. Have you got those carbs off yet?.
Not yet - started to clear the bench this morning though........
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I've been putting off a precautionary throttle cable change for quite a while, as it looks a bit of a mare of a job. Been making a few notes from various "how to's" including of course Mike and Pat's procedures. In order to gain as much space between the airbox and carbs prior to removal, is it possible to withdraw the intake rubbers into the airbox if the filter was removed. I know you've got a fair idea how to tackle carb removal from the cable change you did a while back.
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I've been putting off a precautionary throttle cable change for quite a while, as it looks a bit of a mare of a job. Been making a few notes from various "how to's" including of course Mike and Pat's procedures. In order to gain as much space between the airbox and carbs prior to removal, is it possible to withdraw the intake rubbers into the airbox if the filter was removed. I know you've got a fair idea how to tackle carb removal from the cable change you did a while back.
I can't remember moving the filter. All I did was remove the battery, loosen the airbox and slide it back towards the number plate (and then tighten the bolts). That gave me enough room to remove the carbs etc.
Changing the cables isn't actually as bad as some make out - I'm glad I did mine and I'm glad I went for Slinkies.
Not sure when I'm going to get around to tackling mine - currently in the office preparing estimates for a job in Hungary!
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Blimey, Hungary. That’s a long way from Biggin Hill :lol
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Blimey, Hungary. That’s a long way from Biggin Hill :lol
It sure is - and the client has gone quiet.
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Oh well, time for you to get the carbs off then. I’m trying to get a bit more info regarding pushing the airbox boots into the airbox to create more space. Everything’s undone, just waiting for the info as don’t want to risk mullering anything, and as I’ve got plenty of time it would make sense if it makes carb removal/replacement easier.
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Oh well, time for you to get the carbs off then. I’m trying to get a bit more info regarding pushing the airbox boots into the airbox to create more space. Everything’s undone, just waiting for the info as don’t want to risk mullering anything, and as I’ve got plenty of time it would make sense if it makes carb removal/replacement easier.
This little job, in fact any job, big or small on the Thou, is getting further and further away.
Her car developed an electrical fault - I think I've sorted that now, to discover my Chrysler 300 has sprung an oil leak! Following some research, I've discovered that to fix that its a two day job for me - and £££££££'s for a local garage.
Gasket set ordered. I'm going to find this interesting - I cannot remember if I've ever taken apart a V6 before! Had a V12 cylinder head off a Merlin once!
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Oh boy. Not the time of the year for a car project. Don’t suppose you can put it off until it’s milder as you do big mileages in the Chrysler. Did a fair bit of work on my old Mustang V8 years ago, but that was with the engine out of the car, making it a lot more straightforward. If I lived nearer I’d give you a hand. Very best of luck, it will no doubt be a piece of cake for a man of your calibre. :)
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Car is booked to deal with this weekend - come rain or shine!
I have a tarpaulin which goes between the top of the garage door (up and over) to the "A" pillar on the car, so I can be undercover and out of the draught as much as possible.
Getting loads of tips from the Facebook owners club as well.
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Weather forecast at this end of the country is looking dry for the weekend. I suppose no wind is what you'll need if using a tarp.
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Weather forecast at this end of the country is looking dry for the weekend. I suppose no wind is what you'll need if using a tarp.
Supposed to be sunny round our neck of the woods as well - shame the garage faces North :'( .
Currently still in N.Yorks - got to get this finished before I can go home. :eek
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A dribbly old gypsy major? You get all the best jobs.
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A dribbly old gypsy major? You get all the best jobs.
Not me in the picture - don't have to get my hands dirty as much now, just need to make sure there's ink in my pen!
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Think I'd prefer to be driving home in the Chrysler with an oil leak, rather than flying in that. Fair play to anyone who does though :) .
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At least the gypsy is meant to be dripping oil out the bottom. :lol
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A dribbly old gypsy major? You get all the best jobs.
Not me in the picture - don't have to get my hands dirty as much now, just need to make sure there's ink in my pen!
Bet you’re getting your hands dirty about now :lol
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A dribbly old gypsy major? You get all the best jobs.
Not me in the picture - don't have to get my hands dirty as much now, just need to make sure there's ink in my pen!
Bet you’re getting your hands dirty about now :lol
Yeah - I did, but not as planned. On the drive back from N.Yorks, the wife's Jag decided to make a mess of it's nearside wheel bearing.
That kept my hands full on Saturday!
As you can see from the picture - we hang the aircraft up so the oil drains out!
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Isn’t it marvellous. There’s always something that gets in the way (Jag)of what you want to do (Chrysler), even though that is not what you really want to be doing(Fazer). :'(
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Isn’t it marvellous. There’s always something that gets in the way (Jag)of what you want to do (Chrysler), even though that is not what you really want to be doing(Fazer). :'(
Haha LOL you have no idea - still, brownie points are brownie points :lol :lol :lol
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Isn’t it marvellous. There’s always something that gets in the way (Jag)of what you want to do (Chrysler), even though that is not what you really want to be doing(Fazer). :'(
Haha LOL you have no idea - still, brownie points are brownie points :lol :lol :lol
I think I see where you’re coming from. Brownie points guarantees the house will be kid free when it’s time to do the bike. Playing the long game. I like it :thumbup
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Isn’t it marvellous. There’s always something that gets in the way (Jag)of what you want to do (Chrysler), even though that is not what you really want to be doing(Fazer). :'(
Haha LOL you have no idea - still, brownie points are brownie points :lol :lol :lol
I think I see where you’re coming from. Brownie points guarantees the house will be kid free when it’s time to do the bike. Playing the long game. I like it :thumbup
LOL Up here for thinking, down there for dancing :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Well, you’ll certainly be dancing for joy at the results of your Ivanising project, when you can get around to doing it. Did you make a start on the Chrysler this weekend?.
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Well, you’ll certainly be dancing for joy at the results of your Ivanising project, when you can get around to doing it. Did you make a start on the Chrysler this weekend?.
Haven't started that yet. I have however, welded and beefed up my ramp extenders ready for the up and coming car servicing season.
Then the welder broke - it's not been brilliant for a while, the overtemp thingy would keep popping and the sheath in the hose (MIG) is broken and would snag the wire feed. The damn things only 30 Years old!
So that went in the bin and I bought a new welder this morning. I feel better - this retail therapy has something going for it :lol
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Well, you’ll certainly be dancing for joy at the results of your Ivanising project, when you can get around to doing it. Did you make a start on the Chrysler this weekend?.
Haven't started that yet. I have however, welded and beefed up my ramp extenders ready for the up and coming car servicing season.
Then the welder broke - it's not been brilliant for a while, the overtemp thingy would keep popping and the sheath in the hose (MIG) is broken and would snag the wire feed. The damn things only 30 Years old!
So that went in the bin and I bought a new welder this morning. I feel better - this retail therapy has something going for it :lol
Nothing like a bit of male retail therapy, especially when it’s a new toy :thumbup :lol .
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Well, you’ll certainly be dancing for joy at the results of your Ivanising project, when you can get around to doing it. Did you make a start on the Chrysler this weekend?.
Haven't started that yet. I have however, welded and beefed up my ramp extenders ready for the up and coming car servicing season.
Then the welder broke - it's not been brilliant for a while, the overtemp thingy would keep popping and the sheath in the hose (MIG) is broken and would snag the wire feed. The damn things only 30 Years old!
So that went in the bin and I bought a new welder this morning. I feel better - this retail therapy has something going for it :lol
Nothing like a bit of male retail therapy, especially when it’s a new toy :thumbup :lol .
Mate, I've got a loyalty card at Machine Mart, Amazon etc etc......
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Wish I could get a Halfords trade card. Their tool range is more than acceptable, with a lifetime guarantee, and good savings can be had with the card. Mind you, I expect the Snap On van knows it’s own way to your house :lol .
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Wish I could get a Halfords trade card. Their tool range is more than acceptable, with a lifetime guarantee, and good savings can be had with the card. Mind you, I expect the Snap On van knows it’s own way to your house :lol .
Haha lol. I haven't seen inside a Snap-On for about 12 Years. (That's saying something for the quality!)
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The last Snap On van I was in was in 2001 in Key West Florida, when I bought a T handled ratchet screwdriver, from America's southernmost Snap On man :lol . Still going strong. :thumbup .
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The last Snap On van I was in was in 2001 in Key West Florida, when I bought a T handled ratchet screwdriver, from America's southernmost Snap On man :lol . Still going strong. :thumbup .
The quality is not so good nowadays - I heard that Snap-On went around buying up tool manufacturers, putting their label on the tools etc, however the quality is not as good as it should be for the price paid.
And then there's the battle with the vans regarding warranty. Some of the dealers don't want to know. They just want to sell, sell and sell some more.
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I suppose in general the quality of long established products starts to tail off when the bean counters get involved. The tool choices at very reasonable prices, aimed mainly at the diyer are numerous nowadays, and some of them possibly are sold under Snap ON’s Blue Point banner, if they still have that range. I should imagine having needed top notch reliable tools in a professional capacity, you’ve noticed first hand, the decline in quality and longevity of a range of tool items besides Snap On. Nothing’s made to last I suppose, sadly.
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I'm pretty lucky in that I'm not using the tools as much as I used too - so having spent out earlier in my career, I can now relax in the knowledge that what I have, will more than likely see me through. Any new kit is generally sourced from whoever has it in stock. I even have an Aldi set of metric stubby spanners. Not going to get used very often, so I made that choice to save a few quid. (They are actually quite good!)
I've got spanners & sockets etc in metric, A/F, B.S.F./Whitworth & B.A. Had them for 30+ years and yes, they still get used. I suppose the majority of any new tool purchases are the specialist stuff for the cars Fazer :lol . Although, I have just spent best part of £100 on a crankshaft seal tool for a Lycoming aircraft engine!
I only bought my first JIS screwdriver set a couple of years ago - who'd of thought I needed more screwdrivers :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I too only bought my first set of JIS screwdrivers within the last 5 years, adding some 1/4" drive JIS bits for the Snap On ratchet driver. All those years of moaning about chocolate Japanese phillips headed screws, when all that was needed was the proper screwdriver :lol . Aldi, Lidl and tool firms like Bergen all do a good job at diy level and beyond in some cases. Sadly all my Whit, AF, BSF and BA, are now confined to a large metal toolbox under the workbench. No doubt destined for the scrapyard when I'm pushing up daisies :lol .
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Sadly all my Whit, AF, BSF and BA, are now confined to a large metal toolbox under the workbench. No doubt destined for the scrapyard when I'm pushing up daisies :lol .
Get rid of them at either an Autojumble or a car boot. There's always someone with a spanner fetish looking around!
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Happy birthday young’un :thumbup
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All my old imperial stuff went to the tip, just taking up room in the tool boxes and never likely to be used by me again. Interestingly, an old work pal donated his to one of those railway restoration places and they were well received. I wish Id done something similar now
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All my old imperial stuff went to the tip, just taking up room in the tool boxes and never likely to be used by me again. Interestingly, an old work pal donated his to one of those railway restoration places and they were well received. I wish Id done something similar now
That's a good idea - hadn't thought about that. There are several aircraft restoration things going on near me. If I remember :lol I'll see if their interested.
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I had thought of Amberley Museum, which has a lot of transport and mechanical engineering exhibits. I often pass by on rides, last Sunday in fact. However it's £12 to get in, so will give that a miss. A motorbike based jumble, like Kempton Park, is no doubt the answer.
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I wandered around an autojumble on Sunday and some of the tools they were trying to sell - Jeez.
A lot were broken or missing parts and they still wanted stupid money for them.
An awful lot of old codgers looking at them though.
I think that when my time comes - the younger generation won't know what a tool is :eek or what to do with it :lol :lol
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I wandered around an autojumble on Sunday and some of the tools they were trying to sell - Jeez.
A lot were broken or missing parts and they still wanted stupid money for them.
An awful lot of old codgers looking at them though.
I think that when my time comes - the younger generation won't know what a tool is :eek or what to do with it :lol :lol
I think you're right. The way things are moving, you wont be allowed to alter/modify/adjust etc anything on bikes or motor cars. It will all be sealed units, have to be taken to dealers, replacement parts having to be programmed in to be accepted by the vehicle. Mechanics will become parts changers rather than fault finding and rectifying. I saw this starting in the few years before I retired from work, service engineers were just swapping parts until faults disappeared.
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Mechanics will become parts changers rather than fault finding and rectifying.
With the advent of EVs, I think most major components will simply be "plug and play".
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It'll be plug'n'play that's for sure. A shimano electric mountain bike motor has no available parts, and by all accounts last about 2 years if used fairly regularly. So that'll be £600, thanks very much :eek .
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Its only going to be the very rich and wealthy who will be able to afford replacement parts etc for the new breed of vehicle - I saw an article the other day about a Merc owner needing a new battery............... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I read the Merc battery article as well. It really is nuts isn’t it. I watched a programme a good six months ago, how JCB have gone such a long way with hydrogen engines, apparently only really suited to larger vehicles, heavy plant, trucks, buses etc. If I remember correctly the bottom half of their current diesel engines remained the same, and diesel mechanics would be able to do a conversion course, to work on/maintain the hydrogen engines. Haven’t heard much since.
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Its a mad mad world. My all in one printer/scanner/copier/fax came up with a print head fault, and Ive been unable to cure it, save for buying a new print head, at a cost of £80. Given that the second print head is the same age and had the same useage, I searched around for a similar machine. £59.99 for an Epson. So an otherwise perfectly good machine will go to the tip on Monday
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I read the Merc battery article as well. It really is nuts isn’t it. I watched a programme a good six months ago, how JCB have gone such a long way with hydrogen engines, apparently only really suited to larger vehicles, heavy plant, trucks, buses etc. If I remember correctly the bottom half of their current diesel engines remained the same, and diesel mechanics would be able to do a conversion course, to work on/maintain the hydrogen engines. Haven’t heard much since.
25 years ago, I worked for a company that took the Norton Rotary engine and converted it for aviation use. One of the many offshoots of the development was a single rotor engine, coupled to a generator which ran on Hydrogen. The MD would drink the by product in front of the press whenever he got the chance. :eek
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The drinking the by product stunt reminded me of a guy called Trevor Jackson, who bought the right to the Austin Motor Co logo. His company is Austin Electric. He’s developed the aluminium/air battery a stage further and came up with a non toxic electrolyte, that he would drink in demos to would be investors. His batteries are non rechargeable and are changed and recycled. He regards them as fuel cells rather than batteries, but reckons one of his cells of equivalent weight to the battery in a Tesla S, which apparently has a range of 370 miles, would carry the Tesla 2700 miles. There must be a glaring negative to this idea as it’s certainly not making any headlines.
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The drinking the by product stunt reminded me of a guy called Trevor Jackson, who bought the right to the Austin Motor Co logo. His company is Austin Electric. He’s developed the aluminium/air battery a stage further and came up with a non toxic electrolyte, that he would drink in demos to would be investors. His batteries are non rechargeable and are changed and recycled. He regards them as fuel cells rather than batteries, but reckons one of his cells of equivalent weight to the battery in a Tesla S, which apparently has a range of 370 miles, would carry the Tesla 2700 miles. There must be a glaring negative to this idea as it’s certainly not making any headlines.
The fuel tank in my car holds 72 litres, which is lighter than a Tesla battery and can go 500 + miles. Does anyone else see a pattern?
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Yep. Recommission nuclear power stations, get fracking and invest in North Sea oil. Cancel the green tax……..sorted :thumbup
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Yep. Recommission nuclear power stations, get fracking and invest in North Sea oil. Cancel the green tax……..sorted :thumbup
Haha lol - nope.
EV's are too heavy. It's already accepted that they burn through brakes quicker and as for tyres, where does all of the worn off rubber particles go? (say's he with a 2 ton 3 Litre V6 Diesel :rollin :rollin :rollin [size=78%]) [/size]
What's really needed is to match a lightweight composite chassis with a decent electric motor - almost like a Reliant Scimitar :eek and for the really green customers (you know the ones, they've bought C1's in the past) they could have the three wheeled version :lol :lol
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Robbo, did you get wet? :lol :lol
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Rained all the way home yesterday,320 miles, but combination of Halvarsson suit with Scott waterproofs over the top, got me home dry. Packing a tent up in the pouring rain, was no fun. Today will be spent trying to dry stuff in the garden, and ponder on whether I had a good weekend…..or not :lol
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Yep. Recommission nuclear power stations, get fracking and invest in North Sea oil. Cancel the green tax……..sorted :thumbup
Haha lol - nope.
EV's are too heavy. It's already accepted that they burn through brakes quicker and as for tyres, where does all of the worn off rubber particles go? (say's he with a 2 ton 3 Litre V6 Diesel :rollin :rollin :rollin [size=78%]) [/size]
What's really needed is to match a lightweight composite chassis with a decent electric motor - almost like a Reliant Scimitar :eek and for the really green customers (you know the ones, they've bought C1's in the past) they could have the three wheeled version :lol :lol
Interesting reports on some news feeds at the weekend, suppliers to drain electric cars overnight to boost supply to the grid. :rolleyes
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Yep. Recommission nuclear power stations, get fracking and invest in North Sea oil. Cancel the green tax……..sorted :thumbup
Haha lol - nope.
EV's are too heavy. It's already accepted that they burn through brakes quicker and as for tyres, where does all of the worn off rubber particles go? (say's he with a 2 ton 3 Litre V6 Diesel :rollin :rollin :rollin [size=78%]) [/size]
What's really needed is to match a lightweight composite chassis with a decent electric motor - almost like a Reliant Scimitar :eek and for the really green customers (you know the ones, they've bought C1's in the past) they could have the three wheeled version :lol :lol
Interesting reports on some news feeds at the weekend, suppliers to drain electric cars overnight to boost supply to the grid. :rolleyes
hehe - would love that too happen. It would wipe the smugness of some of them.........
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The high cost of replacement batteries in EVs, cropped up on the news this morning. This lead to the fact that due to their increase weight, tyre wear is accelerated as well as brake pad life shortened as there's no engine braking. They went on to say that some areas where EVs have become popular, the air quality has in fact decreased. :eek
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Our local coal fired power station has now been continuously burning since the beginning of November, well past its closure date now. My youngest lass has 4 horses and a trailer, and competes them throughout the midlands. Taking them out to a show/competition looks like becoming an impossible task, 50 miles each way pulling the trailer with two three quarter ton equines loaded. Doubtless hundreds of thousands like us in similar situations, showgrounds/yards unlikely to provide charging points and normally stay for only around three to four hours. This mad dash for electric has to stop until we have the generating capacity and vehicles to maintain our society as we would want
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Looks like it will be curtains for the Fazer then :'( :'( :lol :lol
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Why, why the F*** does it do that? I was not lying down when I took that picture......... :rolleyes
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Why, why the F*** does it do that? I was not lying down when I took that picture......... :rolleyes
:lol
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Been in Hungary for 24 hours - haven't seen any bikes over 50cc! :eek
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Maybe it’s a time of the year thing. Loads of organised tours offered by companies, both on road and adventure tours. What’s the weather like?
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Maybe it’s a time of the year thing. Loads of organised tours offered by companies, both on road and adventure tours. What’s the weather like?
Bright & sunny. 12 degs C during the day. Had a good walk around the town I'm in (Bekescsaba) - definitely not a tourist destination :lol
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Maybe it’s a time of the year thing. Loads of organised tours offered by companies, both on road and adventure tours. What’s the weather like?
Bright & sunny. 12 degs C during the day. Had a good walk around the town I'm in (Bekescsaba) - definitely not a tourist destination :lol
Are you back in the UK now?
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Maybe it’s a time of the year thing. Loads of organised tours offered by companies, both on road and adventure tours. What’s the weather like?
Bright & sunny. 12 degs C during the day. Had a good walk around the town I'm in (Bekescsaba) - definitely not a tourist destination :lol
Are you back in the UK now?
Yes - I think my timing was impeccable! Extra security at every airport meant nearly missing the connecting flights :eek .
A very interesting place to go to - however, the local political scene leaves a lot to be desired.........
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Must have been well scary :eek
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Must have been well scary :eek
Wasn't to bad. I do feel sorry for the locals though - the Hungarian government is pro Putin. They have national elections in April and it would appear that the top post has already been paid for (again!).
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Having watched a lot of the live news from Ukraine over the last week or so, the grit and determination of the population, became more than evident. I watched a documentary film on Netflix, Winter on Fire. It certainly gave an insight how a city’s residents can really strive against adversity, no matter how ill quipped they were. Certainly made an impact on me.
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Having watched a lot of the live news from Ukraine over the last week or so, the grit and determination of the population, became more than evident. I watched a documentary film on Netflix, Winter on Fire. It certainly gave an insight how a city’s residents can really strive against adversity, no matter how ill quipped they were. Certainly made an impact on me.
What worries me a tad, is that Putin is former KGB (Cold War) - he's looking at reclaiming the territories that went from their control when the wall came down. With that as a target, he will not tolerate any humiliation from the West/NATO. If he becomes humiliated in anyway (example withdrawal from Ukraine), I wouldn't be surprised to see a limited nuclear strike, which would be closely followed up by a retaliatory strike from the Alliance. Then it snowballs from tit for tat into China having a go at Taiwan, to antagonise the US into making a bad move.
Putin will certainly go down in history for something - lets hope its more humanitarian than starting the end of the world as we know it. Some people will regard this as a conspiracy theory, along with a tin foil hat, but................
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Were hoping it's conspiracy theory but so very easy to happen with a megalomaniac like putin, lets hope someone inside gets to him first.
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The crying shame is the inability to provide no fly zones, as much as we would like and as much as Zelensky pleads for it, as this would play straight into Putins hands, with the threat of a horrific result. As fazerscotty said, he’s trying to rewrite history and re-establish former territories. Maybe NATO ought to sign up Finland and Sweden a bit sharpish, as Putin is acting like the worst playground bully, that no-one, at present, can do anything about.
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And of course, lets not forget that he's terminally ill, so nothing personal to lose.
I did see a news article somewhere that stated he may have Parkinson's - can you imagine the scene in the Kremlin?
"I didn't mean to push the button - it's the shakes!"
Which I suppose is only a little better that Dementia...
"It wasn't me - don't remember invading Ukraine"
If you look back at history, just after World War 1, the Ukraine has been picked on time and time again by "Mother" Russia. Stalin was no innocent!
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"I didn't mean to push the button - it's the shakes!"
Which I suppose is only a little better that Dementia...
"It wasn't me - don't remember invading Ukraine"
That reminds me of the spitting image special for ronnie regan, "The presidents brain is missing" :lol I know it's no laughing matter but that jumped straight into my head.
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"I didn't mean to push the button - it's the shakes!"
Which I suppose is only a little better that Dementia...
"It wasn't me - don't remember invading Ukraine"
That reminds me of the spitting image special for ronnie regan, "The presidents brain is missing" :lol I know it's no laughing matter but that jumped straight into my head.
I have vague memories of that sketch... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Despite Regan’s gaffes, I think I’d prefer him in the US driving seat, than Sleepy Joe. :lol
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Despite Regan’s gaffes, I think I’d prefer him in the US driving seat, than Sleepy Joe. :lol
Plus one on that...
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Any news on your Ivanizing project. Sun's coming out, it's Fazertime :lol
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Any news on your Ivanizing project. Sun's coming out, it's Fazertime :lol
Carbs are off, currently wrapped in a pillowcase. Work has gone ballistic, so as the saying goes, I'm making hay whilst the sun shines (and not doing anything else!)
SWMBO wants to go out on the bikes on Friday (Its her birthday), so the 600 Divvy which has been parked outside through the winter with everything connected (without an optimate) was resurrected a couple of days ago. Just need to see if the 750 Shadow will play nicely. Its been in the garage, optimated and covered in a duvet since last September!
I'll do that whilst she's cooking my breakfast on Friday morning :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Hope you managed to get out over the weekend, weather was almost perfect, if a tad cool first thing yesterday. At least you’ve got got some two wheeled backup, whilst the mighty thou slumbers on, making full use of its pillowcase. :)
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Hope you managed to get out over the weekend, weather was almost perfect, if a tad cool first thing yesterday. At least you’ve got got some two wheeled backup, whilst the mighty thou slumbers on, making full use of its pillowcase. :)
I've put all of the parts required in a box which is on the bench in the way. That'll remind me to get cracking.
Started to clean the exhaust up. Was sorely tempted to go down the Harpic route, however, I have read articles that mention that the chemical reaction "embrittles" the metal and that if you don't neutralize it properly the rust will be back very quickly.
Out with the Autosol on the headers - and they are starting to look good. Might even run them over the polishing wheel.
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Used the Harpic method on my Triumph with no ill effects, but will certainly take on board the “embrittle” advice. My Fazer was fairly mint when I bought it with only 8,000 on the clock. That’s allowed me to keep on top of the state of the headers that now have got 40k+ on them. Solvol and thin strips of rag or mutton cloth work well if you don’t have to take them off.
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Used the Harpic method on my Triumph with no ill effects, but will certainly take on board the “embrittle” advice. My Fazer was fairly mint when I bought it with only 8,000 on the clock. That’s allowed me to keep on top of the state of the headers that now have got 40k+ on them. Solvol and thin strips of rag or mutton cloth work well if you don’t have to take them off.
I've taken mine off - I'll freshen up the paint on the front of the engine at the same time. Problem is - each time I start to clean/refresh something, something else to do hove's into view :'( .
Never mind, can't see too many miles being done this year.........
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Nice job :thumbup . Shame they don’t stay like that for long when they’re back on the bike. Very rewarding, doing a proper job though. Hope the engine paint refresh goes ok.
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Nice job :thumbup . Shame they don’t stay like that for long when they’re back on the bike. Very rewarding, doing a proper job though. Hope the engine paint refresh goes ok.
Not getting very far - laid up with a viral infection (not covid). Drained the coolant though. Will take the radiator off - there are some fins which need a straighten and I'll blow it over with some fresh paint....... :lol
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Sorry to hear you're a bit under the weather, hopefully just a short term thing, that will soon see you well. The rads do take a lot of abuse with the short front mudguard. A couple of years back I succumbed to a fender extender, think they look awful, but certainly do their job. It'll be valve check time this winter, so might consider getting my rad recored while it's off the bike.
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Sorry to hear you're a bit under the weather, hopefully just a short term thing, that will soon see you well. The rads do take a lot of abuse with the short front mudguard. A couple of years back I succumbed to a fender extender, think they look awful, but certainly do their job. It'll be valve check time this winter, so might consider getting my rad recored while it's off the bike.
I've got the extender on - previous owner installed it. I even have a rad guard, but there is a small area, approx 1" x 1" where there are about half a dozen fins that are no longer straight.
Radiator re-core? How much will that cost?
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Robbo - here's more progress.
I hope you've had a good weekend in the home of cheese eating, surrender monkeys........ :lol
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Excellent job you're doing there :thumbup . Currently at a heaving Eurotunnel terminal, full of screaming kids....if only they had on OFF switch :lol
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Yesterdays progress......
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Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place :thumbup . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon :lol .
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Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place :thumbup . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon :lol .
I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?
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Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place :thumbup . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon :lol .
I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?
For blocking off a hose ?
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Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place :thumbup . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon :lol .
I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?
For blocking off a hose ?
Mmmm - possible, I hadn't thought of that :eek .
Meanwhile, bypass holes drilled this afternoon. New O rings fitted to the mixture screws and screws adjusted to the recommended setting.
Float bowls removed ready for the next stage - changing the main jets and O rings fitted to them. New float needles and seats and then sort out the float heights.
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Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place :thumbup . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon :lol .
I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?
For blocking off a hose ?
I know what it for............
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Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place :thumbup . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon :lol .
I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?
For blocking off a hose ?
I know what it for............
And……..
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Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.
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Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.
haha lol - exactly that.
Only got the needles/clips/slides to do, then the carbs can go back on.
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Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.
haha lol - exactly that.
Only got the needles/clips/slides to do, then the carbs can go back on.
Out on it this weekend then. It’s the Mayday Run on Monday down south. That would be a good shakedown trip. :thumbup
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Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.
haha lol - exactly that.
Only got the needles/clips/slides to do, then the carbs can go back on.
Out on it this weekend then. It’s the Mayday Run on Monday down south. That would be a good shakedown trip. :thumbup
'Fraid not - just finished the carbs. They're ready to go back on but my hands are giving me grief, so I've called it a day today - maybe tomorrow :'( .
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Fortunately yours is not a "must do" task, so you can go back to it when you feel like it and are up to it. Certainly have to be in the right mindset for that carb job, that's for sure........by the way "Maybe Tomorrow" was Billy Fury's debut single in 1959....I'll get me coat :lol
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Fortunately yours is not a "must do" task, so you can go back to it when you feel like it and are up to it. Certainly have to be in the right mindset for that carb job, that's for sure........by the way "Maybe Tomorrow" was Billy Fury's debut single in 1959....I'll get me coat :lol
And "Remember Tomorrow" came from Iron Maidens 1980 Album "Iron Maiden"!
Got mine on already - coat that is............
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It suits you sir….the coat that is. :lol . Not that familiar with Iron Maiden’s music, but have just listened to a few tracks off that album on You Tube :thumbup
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Been listening to them for years - even seen them live. Some of their more recent stuff is not so good as the early tracks, but I think that happens a lot with rock bands anyway.
Hoping to get cracking with the carbs on Friday - just been told that we're going on holiday in a week or so...........
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Been listening to them for years - even seen them live. Some of their more recent stuff is not so good as the early tracks, but I think that happens a lot with rock bands anyway.
Hoping to get cracking with the carbs on Friday - just been told that we're going on holiday in a week or so...........
Hopefully you might get a chance to get out for a ride at the weekend. It’ll be like a new bike, certainly looks it.
We’re on hols soon, first chance of some proper sun for three years, can’t wait.
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Done (still needs a clean IMHO).
Ready for MOT on Tuesday - not due yet, but I don't want to faff around when we get back from our break.
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Looks great,well done :thumbup . Did you try the “push the rubbers in the airbox” trick to give yourself more space, or soldiered on with the conventional carb fit routine? . Be interested with your opinion performance wise, now that the bikes good to go.
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Looks great,well done :thumbup . Did you try the “push the rubbers in the airbox” trick to give yourself more space, or soldiered on with the conventional carb fit routine? . Be interested with your opinion performance wise, now that the bikes good to go.
I had the battery out, undid the airbox mounting bolts and pushed it all the way back. A small squirt of silicone spray on the inlets and they were in position in less than 5 minutes with no scrapes on the knuckles!
Looking forward to tomorrow - after the pass, I'll take it for a small runout to satisfy the itch before the holiday :D
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Done (still needs a clean IMHO).
Ready for MOT on Tuesday - not due yet, but I don't want to faff around when we get back from our break.
I'm loving the kitchen worktop bench, mines a sawn up pallet 👍
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Looks great,well done :thumbup . Did you try the “push the rubbers in the airbox” trick to give yourself more space, or soldiered on with the conventional carb fit routine? . Be interested with your opinion performance wise, now that the bikes good to go.
I had the battery out, undid the airbox mounting bolts and pushed it all the way back. A small squirt of silicone spray on the inlets and they were in position in less than 5 minutes with no scrapes on the knuckles!
Looking forward to tomorrow - after the pass, I'll take it for a small runout to satisfy the itch before the holiday :D
Enjoy your whizz out tomorrow, hope you like it. I suppose you had a dry run on the carb removal when you did the cables, and knew exactly what to expect. I did the same as you for removal, but used the cheat method to give me more room when replacing them. Silicone spray was a great help for sure :thumbup
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Done (still needs a clean IMHO).
Ready for MOT on Tuesday - not due yet, but I don't want to faff around when we get back from our break.
I'm loving the kitchen worktop bench, mines a sawn up pallet 👍
That worktop was bought for the purpose - 20 years ago. It's easy to wipe of and its a nice smooth hard surface to work on.
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Looks great,well done :thumbup . Did you try the “push the rubbers in the airbox” trick to give yourself more space, or soldiered on with the conventional carb fit routine? . Be interested with your opinion performance wise, now that the bikes good to go.
I had the battery out, undid the airbox mounting bolts and pushed it all the way back. A small squirt of silicone spray on the inlets and they were in position in less than 5 minutes with no scrapes on the knuckles!
Looking forward to tomorrow - after the pass, I'll take it for a small runout to satisfy the itch before the holiday :D
Enjoy your whizz out tomorrow, hope you like it. I suppose you had a dry run on the carb removal when you did the cables, and knew exactly what to expect. I did the same as you for removal, but used the cheat method to give me more room when replacing them. Silicone spray was a great help for sure :thumbup
Whizz out went well - I think I'm going to have to restrain my right wrist somehow - that Slip On kit and the tweaks have transformed the acceleration in a way I was not expecting. It's even more rideable than before, with it seems more mid range grunt :eek .
Got back from the run out and remembered that it was 8 years ago that I hit a deer - I was doing about 70mph on a FJR1300! Broke a collarbone and a couple of ribs, wrote off the bike and killed the deer.
I remember it mainly because it means it's coming up to the 8th Anniversary of me getting the :faz .
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Glad it all went well, you certainly get a good bang for your buck with that kit, and it’s all your work :thumbup . Fuel consumption may increase a tad, but the grin outweighs any negatives.
You were lucky regarding the deer event, as could have turned out a lot worse. One of my pals hit one in his car only a couple of years ago, but it’s really affected his bike speed confidence, especially passing through woods/forests, which is quite understandable. The car took a good hit which would have been much worse on a bike. I had one decide to cross the road in front of me up in Scotland, fortunately giving me time to do something about it. However I did start thinking that if the car that baulked me a mile or so back, hadn’t, then I’d have been further up the road towards the deer, with no doubt a different outcome :eek .
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Glad it all went well, you certainly get a good bang for your buck with that kit, and it’s all your work :thumbup . Fuel consumption may increase a tad, but the grin outweighs any negatives.
You were lucky regarding the deer event, as could have turned out a lot worse. One of my pals hit one in his car only a couple of years ago, but it’s really affected his bike speed confidence, especially passing through woods/forests, which is quite understandable. The car took a good hit which would have been much worse on a bike. I had one decide to cross the road in front of me up in Scotland, fortunately giving me time to do something about it. However I did start thinking that if the car that baulked me a mile or so back, hadn’t, then I’d have been further up the road towards the deer, with no doubt a different outcome :eek .
I have developed a habit of easing off when I see the signs or when passing through woodland.
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Glad it all went well, you certainly get a good bang for your buck with that kit, and it’s all your work :thumbup . Fuel consumption may increase a tad, but the grin outweighs any negatives.
You were lucky regarding the deer event, as could have turned out a lot worse. One of my pals hit one in his car only a couple of years ago, but it’s really affected his bike speed confidence, especially passing through woods/forests, which is quite understandable. The car took a good hit which would have been much worse on a bike. I had one decide to cross the road in front of me up in Scotland, fortunately giving me time to do something about it. However I did start thinking that if the car that baulked me a mile or so back, hadn’t, then I’d have been further up the road towards the deer, with no doubt a different outcome :eek .
I have developed a habit of easing off when I see the signs or when passing through woodland.
Yep, err on the side of caution. Nothing wrong with that :thumbup
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Glad it all went well, you certainly get a good bang for your buck with that kit, and it’s all your work :thumbup . Fuel consumption may increase a tad, but the grin outweighs any negatives.
You were lucky regarding the deer event, as could have turned out a lot worse. One of my pals hit one in his car only a couple of years ago, but it’s really affected his bike speed confidence, especially passing through woods/forests, which is quite understandable. The car took a good hit which would have been much worse on a bike. I had one decide to cross the road in front of me up in Scotland, fortunately giving me time to do something about it. However I did start thinking that if the car that baulked me a mile or so back, hadn’t, then I’d have been further up the road towards the deer, with no doubt a different outcome :eek .
I have developed a habit of easing off when I see the signs or when passing through woodland.
Yep, err on the side of caution. Nothing wrong with that :thumbup
Haha lol - yes, err on the side of caution. Tends to be my mantra now - for anything to do with the missus :rollin :rollin :rollin
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They’re the fastest thing in the world from zero to bitch :lol . Treat with caution, err on the side of caution, and look before you leap, are all very useful adages………if you want a quiet life :D
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They’re the fastest thing in the world from zero to bitch :lol . Treat with caution, err on the side of caution, and look before you leap, are all very useful adages………if you want a quiet life :D
In the process of earning brownie points - taking her on holiday tomorrow :eek :eek
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They’re the fastest thing in the world from zero to bitch :lol . Treat with caution, err on the side of caution, and look before you leap, are all very useful adages………if you want a quiet life :D
In the process of earning brownie points - taking her on holiday tomorrow :eek :eek
Snap :lol . Where are you going, somewhere hot?
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They’re the fastest thing in the world from zero to bitch :lol . Treat with caution, err on the side of caution, and look before you leap, are all very useful adages………if you want a quiet life :D
In the process of earning brownie points - taking her on holiday tomorrow :eek :eek
Snap :lol . Where are you going, somewhere hot?
South coast of Cyprus - between Paphos and Limassol. It's hovering around 28* C here at the moment. Beers nice and cold though (and plentiful! :lol :lol :lol
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Nice :thumbup Enjoy. Used to be able to hire trail bikes where you are, to go up in to the Trodos Mtns. Tenerife for us, similar temp 26°. Costa Adeje, very nice.
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Back now - temps went up and stayed 30 - 32 degs, dropping to 22 - 24 in the evening.
Chaos at the airports, not so much going out, but coming back was horrendous, so much so that every time something else went wrong, I'd laugh out loud. Seems a lot of people expect too much and have no sense of humour :rollin :rollin :rollin .
And then I found out - SWMBO has booked us to go again in November!
A bit cooler at that time of the year and I'm looking at M/C hire :D
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The heat of the holiday sun seems a long time ago, even though it's maybe only a few weeks. Just back from Belgium,famous for chocolate and beer. No wonder, it's pissing with rain half the time, the cows can't eat the grass fast enough, and there seems to be a river around every corner for the breweries to make use of. :lol
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As an update on the
winter spring upgrade - I took the :faz for a trip out on Saturday. The Ivans mod is really worth it. Much smoother, encourages hooligan type behaviour. Overall, motorway at 90 and A roads up and down the box saw 40+mpg.
Going for new tyres next.
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Nice, glad you like it, even more so as it's all your own work, as Mike did mine. I like the way it pulls so cleanly out of slow uphill corners, as well as the top end rush of course. On the tyre front, Red Ceri of this parish, put me on to the Metz Roadtec 01's, which have now morphed into the 01 SE. Not cheap, but they are very confidence inspiring in all road conditions. If I tried an alternative it would be the M9RR from the same company and recommended on the Tracer forum. Tyres are so very expensive of late, but you've gotta have them :D
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Nice, glad you like it, even more so as it's all your own work, as Mike did mine. I like the way it pulls so cleanly out of slow uphill corners, as well as the top end rush of course. On the tyre front, Red Ceri of this parish, put me on to the Metz Roadtec 01's, which have now morphed into the 01 SE. Not cheap, but they are very confidence inspiring in all road conditions. If I tried an alternative it would be the M9RR from the same company and recommended on the Tracer forum. Tyres are so very expensive of late, but you've gotta have them :D
It came with Angel GT's, which were worn but rideable.
I then fitted PR 2's, which I found really good.
I have tried Metz Z6's, which was a laugh. Changed the way it handled to something more akin of a BMW!
Currently got PR 4's on.
Was thinking of the Avon XM Storms, but........
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I tried a pair of conti road attack 3's on my TDM850 and it transformed the feel, so much more confidence in the corners now and they don't need scrubbing in.
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I tried a pair of conti road attack 3's on my TDM850 and it transformed the feel, so much more confidence in the corners now and they don't need scrubbing in.
Interesting. How come they don't need scrubbing in. I thought all tyres had some sort of "release agent" residue left over from the molding process. Tyre fitters always give the "take it easy for the first 100 miles or so", advice.
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I don't know about any other manufacturers, but Bridgstone say that they don't use a release agent.
Personally, I wait for a dry day when I have to get a new tyre, then go for a ride along the motorway to wear in the centre line, then do arcing lane changes to start working in the sides.
After that, I head out to the twisties, gradually increasing the speed through the turns until I'm getting towards the edges.
Here's a lot more info: https://www.banditforum.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14664.0 (https://www.banditforum.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14664.0)
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Well, whatever I go for, I'm looking forward to new rubber. Fitting the Ivans kit has transformed the way the bike runs and accelerates out of corners and roundabouts. Pushed it a bit the other evening and found it has a huge surge at around 7k and I mean a real surge :eek
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Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
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Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree
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Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page :D
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Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page :D
Still haven't decided which brand to go for yet. I would really like to try the Avon's, but no one on here seems to have done so yet. :'(
Still got a few miles left in the rear so it's not mega urgent.......... :lol
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I stuck a pair of conti road attack 3's on my TDM 850 and no scrubbing in required, transformed the feel and just seems to hang on like something brown and squidgy to a blanket right from the start, I'd reccomend.
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Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page :D
Still haven't decided which brand to go for yet. I would really like to try the Avon's, but no one on here seems to have done so yet. :'(
Still got a few miles left in the rear so it's not mega urgent.......... :lol
Maybe do a search on the forum for Avon Storm, see what hits you get, then pm anyone who seems knowledgeable about them. Just a thought :)
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Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page :D
Still haven't decided which brand to go for yet. I would really like to try the Avon's, but no one on here seems to have done so yet. :'(
Still got a few miles left in the rear so it's not mega urgent.......... :lol
Maybe do a search on the forum for Avon Storm, see what hits you get, then pm anyone who seems knowledgeable about them. Just a thought :)
Ordered the Avon's £212 delivered. I've gotten about a 1000 miles left on the PR 4's - going to enjoy those :rollin :rollin :rollin
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That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
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That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
What do I pay for fitting? To a loose wheel, it's normally a grazed knuckle or two, generally covered by several lagers at the bench afterwards :lol :lol :lol
Its the same price if I have to remove the wheels myself............ :eek
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That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
What do I pay for fitting? To a loose wheel, it's normally a grazed knuckle or two, generally covered by several lagers at the bench afterwards :lol :lol :lol
Its the same price if I have to remove the wheels myself............ :eek
That’s the very best price………….I know where to come now :lol , I’ll bring the beer. Balancing as well?
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That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
What do I pay for fitting? To a loose wheel, it's normally a grazed knuckle or two, generally covered by several lagers at the bench afterwards :lol :lol :lol
Its the same price if I have to remove the wheels myself............ :eek
That’s the very best price………….I know where to come now :lol , I’ll bring the beer. Balancing as well?
I always balance as well - although I cheat a little from time too time.
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Yep, you can cheat a bit with the rear, but you soon know about it on the front :eek
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Yep, you can cheat a bit with the rear, but you soon know about it on the front :eek
Haha lol - just give it the berries and keep the weight off it.........
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Yep, you can cheat a bit with the rear, but you soon know about it on the front :eek
Haha lol - just give it the berries and keep the weight off it.........
Ivanizing works ok then… :lol
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Yep, you can cheat a bit with the rear, but you soon know about it on the front :eek
Haha lol - just give it the berries and keep the weight off it.........
Ivanizing works ok then… :lol
Certainly seems like it - easier to ride quicker than before. I had been mulling over the idea of upgrading to a newer bike, but this has breathed new life into the Fazer.
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In real world road riding in this country, there’s no great advantage in having a later bike in my opinion, other than the smile factor of having something new, or feel abs, a quickshifter, engine maps etc are a must have.The Fazer is a real Swiss Army knife kind of bike, that’ll have a good go at most aspects of biking, off road excluded, without being outstanding at any one discipline. Mine will be loaded up with camping gear and off to the Bol d’Or in September, and I know she, and I, will lap it up.
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In real world road riding in this country, there’s no great advantage in having a later bike in my opinion, other than the smile factor of having something new, or feel abs, a quickshifter, engine maps etc are a must have.The Fazer is a real Swiss Army knife kind of bike, that’ll have a good go at most aspects of biking, off road excluded, without being outstanding at any one discipline. Mine will be loaded up with camping gear and off to the Bol d’Or in September, and I know she, and I, will lap it up.
I went to Sherburn yesterday - brilliant ride up in the morning, but it was a bit warm on the way back. Didn't miss a beat, went through 80k on the way back. Burnt a bit of oil - not surprising really, 20yr old engine, 80+ cruising speed, 37degs OAT etc etc.
Worse bit of the trip back, was filtering through 6 stationary miles of traffic on the A1. Filtering was okay, but the heat coming from under the HGV's was horrendous!
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In real world road riding in this country, there’s no great advantage in having a later bike in my opinion, other than the smile factor of having something new, or feel abs, a quickshifter, engine maps etc are a must have.The Fazer is a real Swiss Army knife kind of bike, that’ll have a good go at most aspects of biking, off road excluded, without being outstanding at any one discipline. Mine will be loaded up with camping gear and off to the Bol d’Or in September, and I know she, and I, will lap it up.
I went to Sherburn yesterday - brilliant ride up in the morning, but it was a bit warm on the way back. Didn't miss a beat, went through 80k on the way back. Burnt a bit of oil - not surprising really, 20yr old engine, 80+ cruising speed, 37degs OAT etc etc.
Worse bit of the trip back, was filtering through 6 stationary miles of traffic on the A1. Filtering was okay, but the heat coming from under the HGV's was horrendous!
Nice part of the country to ride in. At least you could keep moving. Drove back from Donington yesterday morning, no air con(broken), stationary around Birmingham several times. Had to have the heater on to keep engine temp down whilst 35 degrees OAT, deep joy, thought my trainers were going to melt :lol . Brands should be a bit cooler this weekend and is only 20 miles away, if that.
Never known an engine like the Fazer to have the ability to “hide” oil. I don’t always add oil if it looks lower than normal as invariably the next time I check it, it’s back to normal. A 100cc here and there is a small price to pay for the Gen 1 experience. Some beemers do a litre/1 thousand miles as normal :eek .
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"Some beemers do a litre/1 thousand miles as normal ."
Suzuki GS & GSX fours were the same.
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"Some beemers do a litre/1 thousand miles as normal ."
Suzuki GS & GSX fours were the same.
That’s an oil change on a 3k mile trip :lol . Easily done on a week to the south of France with some days out, whilst there. I’ll forget about the K7 I was toying with getting then. :lol
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"Some beemers do a litre/1 thousand miles as normal ."
Suzuki GS & GSX fours were the same.
That’s an oil change on a 3k mile trip :lol . Easily done on a week to the south of France with some days out, whilst there. I’ll forget about the K7 I was toying with getting then. :lol
I used to own a GSX1100-FL, the "Powerscreen" model with 16" rims front and rear. After it passed 70K, it was easier just to keep topping the oil up, but change the filter on a regular basis. Got rid at around 98K and its still going strong!
Their probably made a bit better now :rollin :rollin - although, when looking for a replacement in 2011, the then GSX1250 had the same fuel consumption as a bike made 20 years earlier - passed on that and bought an FJR1300 :D
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Strange how one manufacturer can produce an engine with negligible oil consumption, whereas another make may consume a litre per 1000miles and is regarded as normal.
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Strange how one manufacturer can produce an engine with negligible oil consumption, whereas another make may consume a litre per 1000miles and is regarded as normal.
And not forgetting Harley's - they've got shit brakes etc from the showroom and yet people still buy them :rollin :rollin :rollin (Awaiting incoming insults........)
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Strange how one manufacturer can produce an engine with negligible oil consumption, whereas another make may consume a litre per 1000miles and is regarded as normal.
And not forgetting Harley's - they've got shit brakes etc from the showroom and yet people still buy them :rollin :rollin :rollin (Awaiting incoming insults........)
Although it keeps aftermarket brake companies like Harrison and Performance Machine in business. Talk about inbuilt obsolescence :lol
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I still laugh about a club ride out a few years ago - I lost track of the number of times we had to stop, pick up the part which had dropped off and then wait while it was bolted back on (or ty-wrapped!) to the HD. The rest of us all had Jap built machines, I don't even think there was even a European built machine present. :lol :lol :lol
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It’s funny how a make of bike can have an unreliability stigma, although most are true. I remember at the ‘95 Bol d’Or, virtually every recovery truck had a Ducati strapped on the back. Nearly all were current, at the time, 900SS’s. Now owners are putting some serious miles on Multistradas, but most seem to be sold before the 3 years are up :lol
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It’s funny how a make of bike can have an unreliability stigma, although most are true. I remember at the ‘95 Bol d’Or, virtually every recovery truck had a Ducati strapped on the back. Nearly all were current, at the time, 900SS’s. Now owners are putting some serious miles on Multistradas, but most seem to be sold before the 3 years are up :lol
Going back further, Suzuki GS electrics, made better with Honda Superdream Regulator/Rectifiers, or the Honda VF750F with chocolate cams, made better with Honda cams.
I think we are blessed to have a bike as reliable as the Fazer Thou..
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It’s funny how a make of bike can have an unreliability stigma, although most are true. I remember at the ‘95 Bol d’Or, virtually every recovery truck had a Ducati strapped on the back. Nearly all were current, at the time, 900SS’s. Now owners are putting some serious miles on Multistradas, but most seem to be sold before the 3 years are up :lol
Going back further, Suzuki GS electrics, made better with Honda Superdream Regulator/Rectifiers, or the Honda VF750F with chocolate cams, made better with Honda cams.
I think we are blessed to have a bike as reliable as the Fazer Thou..
Totally agree :thumbup
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Fitting the Avons tomorrow - a rare day off, hopefully get some miles done in the afternoon.
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Chain and sprockets will be my next job, sometime over the next few days. Providing the weather stays fine, I should be doing my annual day trip to Cornwall next Sunday. Not much planned after that until mid September, when it’s Bol d’Or time :thumbup
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Rubber fitted. PR4's came off nicely and the Avons went on easily. Both wheels done in about 2hrs.
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A scrub-in this morning and you're all sorted then. :)
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A scrub-in this morning and you're all sorted then. :)
Worked today.
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A scrub-in this morning and you're all sorted then. :)
Worked today.
And today - maybe tomorrow :D [size=78%] [/size]
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Leave it until next Sunday, and come to Cornwall for the day. You’d certainly get the highest mileage travelled award :lol
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Leave it until next Sunday, and come to Cornwall for the day. You’d certainly get the highest mileage travelled award :lol
Would love to - but working in Nottingham area all weekend. (I heard the grandkids are coming) :rollin :rollin :rollin .
Helmets are on charge, as SWMBO wants to get out on the XJ600S for an hour or two, so tomorrow it is. Out from Worcester along the A4103, cracking scrubbing in road. :D
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Did you go down towards Hereford. Certainly a nice part of the country, know it quite well :thumbup
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Did you go down towards Hereford. Certainly a nice part of the country, know it quite well :thumbup
Yes we did, stopped at a little cafe for refreshments as well :eek .
Tyres are nearly scrubbed in - will finish it tomorrow.
The only downside to the day was watching my wife run wide on a roundabout, leave the road and drop the XJ at about 5 - 10 mph on a footpath.
Pride dented. It took about 15 minutes to get her back on to get home.
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Oh no :eek . Hope she’s ok, bet that dented her confidence more than the bike. At least she had an escape route by the sound of it. Hopefully you can both get out again soon, get some miles under the wheels, and put that days event firmly in the past. :thumbup
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Oh no :eek . Hope she’s ok, bet that dented her confidence more than the bike. At least she had an escape route by the sound of it. Hopefully you can both get out again soon, get some miles under the wheels, and put that days event firmly in the past. :thumbup
A bent indicator stalk and a scratch on the exhaust. There's a possibility that she's cracked a rib or two and I keep cracking jokes :lol :lol :lol
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Ouch…cracked ribs take ages to heal, something like 6 months in the couple of occasions it’s happened to me. Going up to the bar always gives you a reminder, as you lean on the bar to get served and give yourself a dig in the ribs :lol . Still I suppose wives aren’t “getting them in” that often ;) .
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Ouch…cracked ribs take ages to heal, something like 6 months in the couple of occasions it’s happened to me. Going up to the bar always gives you a reminder, as you lean on the bar to get served and give yourself a dig in the ribs :lol . Still I suppose wives aren’t “getting them in” that often ;) .
Mate - you are a star. You have just given me an idea :rollin :rollin :rollin
Still, she's got to get through the next 4 days - I'm working away and the Grandkids are visiting :lol
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Well played.....grandkids coming, so you've got to go away for work :lol ......Love it :thumbup
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Well played.....grandkids coming, so you've got to go away for work :lol ......Love it :thumbup
Same again next weekend :lol . And the best bit by far, we're moving at the end of this month. She's doing all the packing of stuff, whilst I've been busy working. :eek
Still - I've yet to straighten the indicator stalk, which will mean hours in the garage making sure its the same as the other one........... :rollin
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Well played.....grandkids coming, so you've got to go away for work :lol ......Love it :thumbup
Same again next weekend :lol . And the best bit by far, we're moving at the end of this month. She's doing all the packing of stuff, whilst I've been busy working. :eek
Still - I've yet to straighten the indicator stalk, which will mean hours in the garage making sure its the same as the other one........... :rollin
Blimey, you’re smashing the “on the missing list” caper, out of the park. :thumbup
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Hey Robbo, long time no speak. Sorry, I've not been on here for AGES. How are things, Sir? But what a comeback, I'm winning on this thread! :rollin
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Hey Robbo, long time no speak. Sorry, I've not been on here for AGES. How are things, Sir? But what a comeback, I'm winning on this thread! :rollin
Hiya. Palace were winning for the first half, however that didn’t quite work out…..a little bit like yourself :lol
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Hey Robbo, long time no speak. Sorry, I've not been on here for AGES. How are things, Sir? But what a comeback, I'm winning on this thread! :rollin
Nah - I don't think so.......... :lol
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Hey Robbo, long time no speak. Sorry, I've not been on here for AGES. How are things, Sir? But what a comeback, I'm winning on this thread! :rollin
Nah - I don't think so.......... :lol
Anyhow...where were we. Oh yes, you being top of the "on the missing list" league :D
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Hey Robbo, long time no speak. Sorry, I've not been on here for AGES. How are things, Sir? But what a comeback, I'm winning on this thread! :rollin
Nah - I don't think so.......... :lol
Anyhow...where were we. Oh yes, you being top of the "on the missing list" league :D
Mmmm and I think she's clocked my plan. Working this weekend near Henley-on-Thames and then the weekend after I'm at the Ogri Rally - my first weekend off in August and I'm planning on defending it! :lol
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Ogri Rally.....nice :thumbup . Are you taking your tools in case you get a cash job at the airfield :lol
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Ogri Rally.....nice :thumbup . Are you taking your tools in case you get a cash job at the airfield :lol
Absolutlyfoccinot! :eek :eek :eek
Friday - Ride up, a beer or two, pitch tent, more beer until the small hours of the Saturday morning and recover............. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Sounds good…..enjoy :thumbup
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Sounds good…..enjoy :thumbup
O I will, I will - that's a definite, in fact if I was a betting man I'd be down the bookies betting on it :lol
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Good job you're not a betting man. After all, to coin a phrase, you don't see many bookies with their arse hanging out of their trousers :rollin :rollin
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Good job you're not a betting man. After all, to coin a phrase, you don't see many bookies with their arse hanging out of their trousers :rollin :rollin
Oi - I'm not a teenager - my arse fits in my trousers!
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Good job you're not a betting man. After all, to coin a phrase, you don't see many bookies with their arse hanging out of their trousers :rollin :rollin
Oi - I'm not a teenager - my arse fits in my trousers!
No, not you….bookies. Betting is a mugs game, so you don’t see poor bookmakers, but in some cases a punter would put their last fiver on a bet, when it would be better spent on themselves. Maybe it’s just a southern saying.
Anyhow, what’s the thing with youth and low slung trousers. They couldn’t run for a bus. There again they’re more likely to phone for an Uber than run for a bus. :lol
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Good job you're not a betting man. After all, to coin a phrase, you don't see many bookies with their arse hanging out of their trousers :rollin :rollin
Oi - I'm not a teenager - my arse fits in my trousers!
No, not you….bookies. Betting is a mugs game, so you don’t see poor bookmakers, but in some cases a punter would put their last fiver on a bet, when it would be better spent on themselves. Maybe it’s just a southern saying.
Anyhow, what’s the thing with youth and low slung trousers. They couldn’t run for a bus. There again they’re more likely to phone for an Uber than run for a bus. :lol
What's a bus?
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Good job you're not a betting man. After all, to coin a phrase, you don't see many bookies with their arse hanging out of their trousers :rollin :rollin
Oi - I'm not a teenager - my arse fits in my trousers!
No, not you….bookies. Betting is a mugs game, so you don’t see poor bookmakers, but in some cases a punter would put their last fiver on a bet, when it would be better spent on themselves. Maybe it’s just a southern saying.
Anyhow, what’s the thing with youth and low slung trousers. They couldn’t run for a bus. There again they’re more likely to phone for an Uber than run for a bus. :lol
What's a bus?
Big red thing that I can travel on for free. Also available in other colours I expect, but ours are red. :)
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Good job you're not a betting man. After all, to coin a phrase, you don't see many bookies with their arse hanging out of their trousers :rollin :rollin
Oi - I'm not a teenager - my arse fits in my trousers!
No, not you….bookies. Betting is a mugs game, so you don’t see poor bookmakers, but in some cases a punter would put their last fiver on a bet, when it would be better spent on themselves. Maybe it’s just a southern saying.
Anyhow, what’s the thing with youth and low slung trousers. They couldn’t run for a bus. There again they’re more likely to phone for an Uber than run for a bus. :lol
What's a bus?
Big red thing that I can travel on for free. Also available in other colours I expect, but ours are red. :)
hahaha lol. I think we have at least three different companies serving Worcester, however, living about a mile outside the town centre, we don't see a bus after 6pm! I generally leave before the first bus runs and get home after the last bus goes!
Makes me chuckle when the greens then expect people to use public transport :rolleyes :rolleyes
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When I was camping down at Swanage last year, the campsite was about 5 miles out of town. It was a military operation factoring in a bus timetable that only had one bus into town which ran once every 50 minutes. Must be nice living in the sticks though. Shelsley Walsh hill climb must be near you. Nice part of the country for sure, lucky man. :thumbup
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When I was camping down at Swanage last year, the campsite was about 5 miles out of town. It was a military operation factoring in a bus timetable that only had one bus into town which ran once every 50 minutes. Must be nice living in the sticks though. Shelsley Walsh hill climb must be near you. Nice part of the country for sure, lucky man. :thumbup
We currently live about 100yds from the main A44 into Worcester, about 1/2 hrs walk in ( :eek :eek ), but no buses in the evenings - apparently everybody is supposed to use taxi's, which cost an arm and a leg. The big issue is when the three new housing estates on this side of town are full and everyone will be using their cars to get into town - carnage.
Yes, Shelsey Walsh, haha lol, getting used to the run out to the hill climb, cracking bit of road. I lost a BMW 1 Series on the wife's VT750 Shadow a few weeks ago (and a bit of chrome from the exhaust :lol :lol ).
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The expansion of house building is certainly ruining lots of areas. If it's hard enough now to find an NHS dentist or get a doctors appointment, building a shed load of houses in the locality will just make a bad situation a whole lot worse. When I'm out and about in Kent and Sussex, there's villages that have expanded to the next village making suburbs that never existed five years ago.
The Shadow sounds like a real street sleeper :)
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Well, back from the Ogri rally and straight into packing everything up, ready for moving on Thursday. Started on the garage today - I reckon another day might do it. Moving to a double garage - planning the layout already........
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Wow,a double garage. I’m green with envy :look . Good luck with the move :thumbup
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Wow,a double garage. I’m green with envy :look . Good luck with the move :thumbup
Might be a few days before I get to peruse the forum........
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Understood :thumbup
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Understood :thumbup
Or maybe not :lol
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What are you doing this weekend, fettling your new garage/man cave. :)
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What are you doing this weekend, fettling your new garage/man cave. :)
Got the main benches up and ready - just got too make space for another two bikes, a hydraulic workbench and a few other toys.
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Hydraulic workbench is a godsend. Bought mine from Machine Mart when they used to do VAT free nights years ago. Would be impossible for me to do my own maintenance nowadays, without one. Exup valve overhaul almost becomes a pleasure :lol
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Wow,a double garage. I’m green with envy :look . Good luck with the move :thumbup
Slowly getting there - creating room for the other bikes to come over.
Fiddled around and got the electric roller door to function as it should.
CCTV will be going up.......
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Saw an ad for quite a good security gadget, but only available in the US as far as I can see. It’s a 50 quid lightbulb, that is a 360 degree camera,and a motion detector light. It’s blue toothed to your phone, so providing there’s been no incidents, you delete the footage whenever it starts to eat up memory. Obviously can be fitted anywhere there’s a lightbulb holder. Seemed a good idea.
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Saw an ad for quite a good security gadget, but only available in the US as far as I can see. It’s a 50 quid lightbulb, that is a 360 degree camera,and a motion detector light. It’s blue toothed to your phone, so providing there’s been no incidents, you delete the footage whenever it starts to eat up memory. Obviously can be fitted anywhere there’s a lightbulb holder. Seemed a good idea.
That advert keeps coming up - might try one in the kitchen :lol :lol :lol
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Just need the light fitting to be changed from bayonet to screw in. Think I’ll give one a go in the porch. Plenty on Amazon/eBay.
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I'm also wandering - I could get one in the lounge and see what the dogs are up to at 3 am..........
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I'm also wandering - I could get one in the lounge and see what the dogs are up to at 3 am..........
At least you'll know which one to blame :lol
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I'm also wandering - I could get one in the lounge and see what the dogs are up to at 3 am..........
At least you'll know which one to blame :lol
They are both as bad as each other - can't think where they get it from lol :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I'm also wandering - I could get one in the lounge and see what the dogs are up to at 3 am..........
At least you'll know which one to blame :lol
They are both as bad as each other - can't think where they get it from lol :rollin :rollin :rollin
Aaah…..you’ve been leading by example, that’s the spirit. :thumbup
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I'm also wandering - I could get one in the lounge and see what the dogs are up to at 3 am..........
At least you'll know which one to blame :lol
They are both as bad as each other - can't think where they get it from lol :rollin :rollin :rollin
Aaah…..you’ve been leading by example, that’s the spirit. :thumbup
In my defence..........
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What always made me chuckle when we had dogs, was the look you got when they’re surrounded by the damage they’ve caused, that said “Moi”. As though someone had come in, smashed the place up while they were asleep. :lol
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Meanwhile - had a quick spin down to Devon today (a small airfield near Seaton). I am loving the Avon's. Absolutely brilliant. 280 miles round trip.
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Nice to be able to have a whizz out on the bike, and you get money for doing it :lol
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Nice to be able to have a whizz out on the bike, and you get money for doing it :lol
Made me feel like a MotoGP star for a day - good handling, performance (albeit in a different league) and I get paid...........
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Nice to be able to have a whizz out on the bike, and you get money for doing it :lol
Made me feel like a MotoGP star for a day - good handling, performance (albeit in a different league) and I get paid...........
What’s not to like, all boxes ticked….excellent :thumbup
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Nice to be able to have a whizz out on the bike, and you get money for doing it :lol
Made me feel like a MotoGP star for a day - good handling, performance (albeit in a different league) and I get paid...........
What’s not to like, all boxes ticked….excellent :thumbup
And what's more, I didn't spend any brownie points, meaning I could still go to the Stafford show on Sunday :woot
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Blimey, brownie points in credit, being paid to ride your own bike…….you’re living the dream :lol . Shame Stafford clashed with BSB at Brands, as I would have gone. Still, can’t do everything, more’s the pity.
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Blimey, brownie points in credit, being paid to ride your own bike…….you’re living the dream :lol . Shame Stafford clashed with BSB at Brands, as I would have gone. Still, can’t do everything, more’s the pity.
Living the dream? And working at weekends.........
Gathering points lol :lol :lol
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Blimey, brownie points in credit, being paid to ride your own bike…….you’re living the dream :lol . Shame Stafford clashed with BSB at Brands, as I would have gone. Still, can’t do everything, more’s the pity.
Living the dream? And working at weekends.........
Gathering points lol :lol :lol
And what do points make?……….. :lol
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Blimey, brownie points in credit, being paid to ride your own bike…….you’re living the dream :lol . Shame Stafford clashed with BSB at Brands, as I would have gone. Still, can’t do everything, more’s the pity.
Living the dream? And working at weekends.........
Gathering points lol :lol :lol
And what do points make?……….. :lol
Me - a happy bunny lol... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Mmmm....I hope you're not getting ahead of yourself, as it's that time of the year when the little varmints come visiting....unexpectedly :eek :eek ... :lol
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Mmmm....I hope you're not getting ahead of yourself, as it's that time of the year when the little varmints come visiting....unexpectedly :eek :eek ... :lol
We've just had 48hrs of what can only be described as hell - I am now convinced that grandkids are the spawn of satan :'( :'( :'(
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From personal experience, the first 36 years are the worst :lol and counting :rollin :rollin
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From personal experience, the first 36 years are the worst :lol and counting :rollin :rollin
I disagree - I think it goes on and on and on...............
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Exactly…..and counting :eek
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Exactly…..and counting :eek
And on and on........
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Exactly…..and counting :eek
And on and on........
That's a line out of Journey's big hit record "Don't stop Believing" ......"it goes on and on and on and on" :)
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Exactly…..and counting :eek
And on and on........
That's a line out of Journey's big hit record "Don't stop Believing" ......"it goes on and on and on and on" :)
Crikey - I hadn't thought of that.
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Exactly…..and counting :eek
And on and on........
That's a line out of Journey's big hit record "Don't stop Believing" ......"it goes on and on and on and on" :)
Crikey - I hadn't thought of that.
Every days a schoolday :lol
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Exactly…..and counting :eek
And on and on........
That's a line out of Journey's big hit record "Don't stop Believing" ......"it goes on and on and on and on" :)
Crikey - I hadn't thought of that.
Every days a schoolday :lol
Mind on other things
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Exactly…..and counting :eek
And on and on........
That's a line out of Journey's big hit record "Don't stop Believing" ......"it goes on and on and on and on" :)
Crikey - I hadn't thought of that.
Every days a schoolday :lol
Mind on other things
Oh. That sounds serious.
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Hahaha lol - yes pretty serious. Still unpacking and sorting the garage...... :lol
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Hahaha lol - yes pretty serious. Still unpacking and sorting the garage...... :lol
Aah, sorting the garage. Now that is serious. If you only get one room right, make sure it's the garage :lol .
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Hahaha lol - yes pretty serious. Still unpacking and sorting the garage...... :lol
Aah, sorting the garage. Now that is serious. If you only get one room right, make sure it's the garage :lol .
Managed to unpack a few boxes today - finding homes for things.
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Hahaha lol - yes pretty serious. Still unpacking and sorting the garage...... :lol
Aah, sorting the garage. Now that is serious. If you only get one room right, make sure it's the garage :lol .
Managed to unpack a few boxes today - finding homes for things.
No doubt a few “Aah, that’s where that was”, moments.
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Hahaha lol - yes pretty serious. Still unpacking and sorting the garage...... :lol
Aah, sorting the garage. Now that is serious. If you only get one room right, make sure it's the garage :lol .
Managed to unpack a few boxes today - finding homes for things.
No doubt a few “Aah, that’s where that was”, moments.
More than a few - and a lot of that's where that foccing thing went :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I cannot believe this is still going
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I cannot believe this is still going
Neither can I :lol .
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I cannot believe this is still going
Neither can I :lol .
It's a bit like a Fazer Thou - just keeps going...........
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I cannot believe this is still going
Neither can I :lol .
It's a bit like a Fazer Thou - just keeps going...........
Exactly. :thumbup Took the words right out of my mouth.……cue for a song there :D
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I cannot believe this is still going
Neither can I :lol .
It's a bit like a Fazer Thou - just keeps going...........
Exactly. :thumbup Took the words right out of my mouth.……cue for a song there :D
On and on and on.............. :lol
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I cannot believe this is still going
Neither can I :lol .
It's a bit like a Fazer Thou - just keeps going...........
Exactly. :thumbup Took the words right out of my mouth.……cue for a song there :D
On and on and on.............. :lol
obviously Don’t Stop Believin’ The Best of Journey…is on your Christmas list. :)
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I cannot believe this is still going
Neither can I :lol .
It's a bit like a Fazer Thou - just keeps going...........
Exactly. :thumbup Took the words right out of my mouth.……cue for a song there :D
On and on and on.............. :lol
obviously Don’t Stop Believin’ The Best of Journey…is on your Christmas list. :)
I have several versions of the damn song lol.
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There’s a musician called Dovydas on youtube who does a very good cover of that song, a really talented guitarist. :thumbup
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Is this thread the only movement on the Forum?
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Seems that way. Sad but true :'(
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Is this thread the only movement on the Forum?
Perhaps time is leaving us behind, after all, its over a decade since fazers were last produced, and despite our efforts to maintain ours, its inevitable that they fall away in numbers. A rollicking good social debate is likely to be stopped in its tracks by admin ;) [size=78%] [/size]
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Well I have not posted on here since 2019 I think it was.
when I sold my FZS 600, best bike I ever owned and I have had a good number over 54 years of riding.
Do I regret sell her, in some ways yes as I had done just about every upgrade I could have done to improve what was already a great motorcycle. cartridge emulators to the rebuilt forks with new L
linear springs, Nitron shock on the rear, all set up for my weight. Blue S/Steel braid brake pipes, The mighty thousand rear calliper, all engine case screws replaced with blue anodised hex heads, S/Steel rad guard and downpipes with a race can, carbon hugger and chain guard. And al, in the Super Fast metallic Silver of course the proper colour for a FZS 600 Fazer.
I have to go now as I can't see my keyboard because of the tears streaming down my face.
tommyardin
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Well I have not posted on here since 2019 I think it was.
when I sold my FZS 600, best bike I ever owned and I have had a good number over 54 years of riding.
Do I regret sell her, in some ways yes as I had done just about every upgrade I could have done to improve what was already a great motorcycle. cartridge emulators to the rebuilt forks with new L
linear springs, Nitron shock on the rear, all set up for my weight. Blue S/Steel braid brake pipes, The mighty thousand rear calliper, all engine case screws replaced with blue anodised hex heads, S/Steel rad guard and downpipes with a race can, carbon hugger and chain guard. And al, in the Super Fast metallic Silver of course the proper colour for a FZS 600 Fazer.
I have to go now as I can't see my keyboard because of the tears streaming down my face.
tommyardin
You forgot the very important 59 Club sticker.
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Unfortunately most regular posters appear to have moved on to Facebook or other Forums :(
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It'll just be fazerscotty and me then :lol
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It'll just be fazerscotty and me then :lol
Jeeez - what did I do to deserve that :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Haha :lol .It is a shame how quiet the forum has been of late. The Fazer is such a reliable all rounder that there’s certainly nothing to complain about.
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Haha :lol .It is a shame how quiet the forum has been of late. The Fazer is such a reliable all rounder that there’s certainly nothing to complain about.
I would imagine that the onset of winter, the deterioration of the economy is not helping, along with the war in Ukraine and of course not forgetting Brexit......
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Haha :lol .It is a shame how quiet the forum has been of late. The Fazer is such a reliable all rounder that there’s certainly nothing to complain about.
I would imagine that the onset of winter, the deterioration of the economy is not helping, along with the war in Ukraine and of course not forgetting Brexit......
And that's before we get to the millions being spent keeping illegal migrants housed and fed, whilst many of our ex forces are living on the streets.
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Haha :lol .It is a shame how quiet the forum has been of late. The Fazer is such a reliable all rounder that there’s certainly nothing to complain about.
I would imagine that the onset of winter, the deterioration of the economy is not helping, along with the war in Ukraine and of course not forgetting Brexit......
And that's before we get to the millions being spent keeping illegal migrants housed and fed, whilst many of our ex forces are living on the streets.
Don't go there...........
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Haha :lol .It is a shame how quiet the forum has been of late. The Fazer is such a reliable all rounder that there’s certainly nothing to complain about.
I would imagine that the onset of winter, the deterioration of the economy is not helping, along with the war in Ukraine and of course not forgetting Brexit......
And that's before we get to the millions being spent keeping illegal migrants housed and fed, whilst many of our ex forces are living on the streets.
There are three hotels in our town, two have been "requisitioned" and house illegal immigrants, approx 500 in total. The third is currently undergoing refurbishment, and it has not been denied that it too will be a similar centre. Groups of these yuong men can be seen walking around the town most of the day, all smartly dressed in new sporty casual clothes. I have heard, but not had confirmed, that each is receiving the equivalent of £27,000 per annum, has three free meals a day, and free health and dental care. The car park of the largest former hotel has approx 30 cars parked there daily for those running the show/staff etc. It seems that we can solve accommodation problems at the drop of a hat and fund it, but not for our own citizens
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If Border Farce and RNLI must insist in providing a taxi service for these illegals, then just take it a step further. Load them on coaches with adequate security, a short drive to Dover, straight on the next ferry, paying compensation to those people who get bumped out of the ferry queue, and they’ll be back in France in time for tea. Would be far cheaper than what’s happening now.
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If Border Farce and RNLI must insist in providing a taxi service for these illegals, then just take it a step further. Load them on coaches with adequate security, a short drive to Dover, straight on the next ferry, paying compensation to those people who get bumped out of the ferry queue, and they’ll be back in France in time for tea. Would be far cheaper than what’s happening now.
That assumes there's someone on the beach at the landing point, which is rarely the case. Since this is illegal entry, the army should be patrolling the beaches and initiating the roundup of any arrivals. As you say, then straight on the ferry or charted aircraft and back to France. Once returned there, they wont have any money left to buy another attempt and the French will then have to deal properly with them
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If Border Farce and RNLI must insist in providing a taxi service for these illegals, then just take it a step further. Load them on coaches with adequate security, a short drive to Dover, straight on the next ferry, paying compensation to those people who get bumped out of the ferry queue, and they’ll be back in France in time for tea. Would be far cheaper than what’s happening now.
That assumes there's someone on the beach at the landing point, which is rarely the case. Since this is illegal entry, the army should be patrolling the beaches and initiating the roundup of any arrivals. As you say, then straight on the ferry or charted aircraft and back to France. Once returned there, they wont have any money left to buy another attempt and the French will then have to deal properly with them
The military have got their hands tied with greeting them on the beaches - the Rules of Engagement changed in 1945 unfortunately :lol
Most of the hotels in Worcestershire are being given notice to expect arrivals, which is tearing what is left of the tourism industry to shreds. Even the local punters can't get a dirty weekend in Kidderminster :eek
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I suppose hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place. After the covid shut down, the offer of, in some cases, one years full occupancy, is hard to turn down.
We need someone like the ex Australian PM Tony Abbott. He doled out hard measures against illegals. He expected, and got, flack from the left, but got the job done.
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I suppose hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place. After the covid shut down, the offer of, in some cases, one years full occupancy, is hard to turn down.
We need someone like the ex Australian PM Tony Abbott. He doled out hard measures against illegals. He expected, and got, flack from the left, but got the job done.
But I don't see the situation changing. Having more of our civil servants based in offices in France wont make a difference, neither will giving the French more money. Until we start sending them back to France, or the country in which they first arrived at in Europe, they'll continue to boat over here for 4 star accommodation. Like many other of the problems facing the nation, govt doesn't appear to have actionable plans in place
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I suppose hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place. After the covid shut down, the offer of, in some cases, one years full occupancy, is hard to turn down.
We need someone like the ex Australian PM Tony Abbott. He doled out hard measures against illegals. He expected, and got, flack from the left, but got the job done.
But I don't see the situation changing. Having more of our civil servants based in offices in France wont make a difference, neither will giving the French more money. Until we start sending them back to France, or the country in which they first arrived at in Europe, they'll continue to boat over here for 4 star accommodation. Like many other of the problems facing the nation, govt doesn't appear to have actionable plans in place
But it's not just this government that's at fault - somebody ('97 - '09) invited them!
Anyway, at this rate, at least one of us is going to get reported/arrested for hate speech lol lol :rolleyes
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I suppose hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place. After the covid shut down, the offer of, in some cases, one years full occupancy, is hard to turn down.
We need someone like the ex Australian PM Tony Abbott. He doled out hard measures against illegals. He expected, and got, flack from the left, but got the job done.
But I don't see the situation changing. Having more of our civil servants based in offices in France wont make a difference, neither will giving the French more money. Until we start sending them back to France, or the country in which they first arrived at in Europe, they'll continue to boat over here for 4 star accommodation. Like many other of the problems facing the nation, govt doesn't appear to have actionable plans in place
But it's not just this government that's at fault - somebody ('97 - '09) invited them!
Anyway, at this rate, at least one of us is going to get reported/arrested for hate speech lol lol :rolleyes
Id go further back than that. Govts for several decades have failed to take longer term actions to safeguard the nations interests, of both parties
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I suppose hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place. After the covid shut down, the offer of, in some cases, one years full occupancy, is hard to turn down.
We need someone like the ex Australian PM Tony Abbott. He doled out hard measures against illegals. He expected, and got, flack from the left, but got the job done.
But I don't see the situation changing. Having more of our civil servants based in offices in France wont make a difference, neither will giving the French more money. Until we start sending them back to France, or the country in which they first arrived at in Europe, they'll continue to boat over here for 4 star accommodation. Like many other of the problems facing the nation, govt doesn't appear to have actionable plans in place
It is a waste ploughing more money into the French effort to prevent them. France is glad to see the back of them, and why wouldn’t they, as they become somebody(us) else’s problem. With all the hand wringing regarding the conditions at Manston, and lawyers predicting getting compo for the illegals having to endure such conditions, is every country expected to have palatial reception centres for illegal migrants. I thought the key word, illegal, meant not legal, against the law, and you’re on the next boat/flight back.
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While out jogging yesterday, I got chatting to another long time town resident. She lives close to a Council run care home which was closed down this autumn despite a strong campaign by local councillors and residents to keep it open. Allegedly, it was no longer fit for purpose and the Council had no funds for making it so. So all of the residents were passed on elsewhere. She has her finger on the local pulse and told me that the care home will, in the very near future, be accommodating illegal immigrants, just like the two hotels elsewhere in the town, and the one a mile just up the road in the next village. A bit of searching reveals the extent of the problem across the country, with private companies now commissioned by the govt to seek out and find accommodation for them. One such company has increased its profit in the last year from just £4.5m to £28m, with 37,000 illegals in approx 200 hotels across the country, at a cost to the taxpayer of £6.8 million a day. If that is the case, it will appear that the Council has chucked out the old folk, tarted up the care home, and prioritised the illegals
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While out jogging yesterday, I got chatting to another long time town resident. She lives close to a Council run care home which was closed down this autumn despite a strong campaign by local councillors and residents to keep it open. Allegedly, it was no longer fit for purpose and the Council had no funds for making it so. So all of the residents were passed on elsewhere. She has her finger on the local pulse and told me that the care home will, in the very near future, be accommodating illegal immigrants, just like the two hotels elsewhere in the town, and the one a mile just up the road in the next village. A bit of searching reveals the extent of the problem across the country, with private companies now commissioned by the govt to seek out and find accommodation for them. One such company has increased its profit in the last year from just £4.5m to £28m, with 37,000 illegals in approx 200 hotels across the country, at a cost to the taxpayer of £6.8 million a day. If that is the case, it will appear that the Council has chucked out the old folk, tarted up the care home, and prioritised the illegals
This is, unfortunately, the modern way.
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While out jogging yesterday, I got chatting to another long time town resident. She lives close to a Council run care home which was closed down this autumn despite a strong campaign by local councillors and residents to keep it open. Allegedly, it was no longer fit for purpose and the Council had no funds for making it so. So all of the residents were passed on elsewhere. She has her finger on the local pulse and told me that the care home will, in the very near future, be accommodating illegal immigrants, just like the two hotels elsewhere in the town, and the one a mile just up the road in the next village. A bit of searching reveals the extent of the problem across the country, with private companies now commissioned by the govt to seek out and find accommodation for them. One such company has increased its profit in the last year from just £4.5m to £28m, with 37,000 illegals in approx 200 hotels across the country, at a cost to the taxpayer of £6.8 million a day. If that is the case, it will appear that the Council has chucked out the old folk, tarted up the care home, and prioritised the illegals
This is, unfortunately, the modern way.
But it shouldn’t be. Getting out of ECHR would certainly be a step in the right direction in stemming the numbers coming, together with reducing the number of those already here. £6.8 million a day is obscene.
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While out jogging yesterday, I got chatting to another long time town resident. She lives close to a Council run care home which was closed down this autumn despite a strong campaign by local councillors and residents to keep it open. Allegedly, it was no longer fit for purpose and the Council had no funds for making it so. So all of the residents were passed on elsewhere. She has her finger on the local pulse and told me that the care home will, in the very near future, be accommodating illegal immigrants, just like the two hotels elsewhere in the town, and the one a mile just up the road in the next village. A bit of searching reveals the extent of the problem across the country, with private companies now commissioned by the govt to seek out and find accommodation for them. One such company has increased its profit in the last year from just £4.5m to £28m, with 37,000 illegals in approx 200 hotels across the country, at a cost to the taxpayer of £6.8 million a day. If that is the case, it will appear that the Council has chucked out the old folk, tarted up the care home, and prioritised the illegals
This is, unfortunately, the modern way.
But it shouldn’t be. Getting out of ECHR would certainly be a step in the right direction in stemming the numbers coming, together with reducing the number of those already here. £6.8 million a day is obscene.
Yes, it is, and it's hidden in plain sight, whilst everyone else gets upset about LGBTQVC rights. There's always a hidden story going on in the background, which with the media pushing the popular story, the truth seems to get forgotten about.
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While out jogging yesterday, I got chatting to another long time town resident. She lives close to a Council run care home which was closed down this autumn despite a strong campaign by local councillors and residents to keep it open. Allegedly, it was no longer fit for purpose and the Council had no funds for making it so. So all of the residents were passed on elsewhere. She has her finger on the local pulse and told me that the care home will, in the very near future, be accommodating illegal immigrants, just like the two hotels elsewhere in the town, and the one a mile just up the road in the next village. A bit of searching reveals the extent of the problem across the country, with private companies now commissioned by the govt to seek out and find accommodation for them. One such company has increased its profit in the last year from just £4.5m to £28m, with 37,000 illegals in approx 200 hotels across the country, at a cost to the taxpayer of £6.8 million a day. If that is the case, it will appear that the Council has chucked out the old folk, tarted up the care home, and prioritised the illegals
This is, unfortunately, the modern way.
But it shouldn’t be. Getting out of ECHR would certainly be a step in the right direction in stemming the numbers coming, together with reducing the number of those already here. £6.8 million a day is obscene.
Yes, it is, and it's hidden in plain sight, whilst everyone else gets upset about LGBTQVC rights. There's always a hidden story going on in the background, which with the media pushing the popular story, the truth seems to get forgotten about.
and if it couldn't get any worse, the govt now wants to detain them for longer, which will mean more hotels becoming holding centres (without the appropriate "change of use" planning approval)
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While out jogging yesterday, I got chatting to another long time town resident. She lives close to a Council run care home which was closed down this autumn despite a strong campaign by local councillors and residents to keep it open. Allegedly, it was no longer fit for purpose and the Council had no funds for making it so. So all of the residents were passed on elsewhere. She has her finger on the local pulse and told me that the care home will, in the very near future, be accommodating illegal immigrants, just like the two hotels elsewhere in the town, and the one a mile just up the road in the next village. A bit of searching reveals the extent of the problem across the country, with private companies now commissioned by the govt to seek out and find accommodation for them. One such company has increased its profit in the last year from just £4.5m to £28m, with 37,000 illegals in approx 200 hotels across the country, at a cost to the taxpayer of £6.8 million a day. If that is the case, it will appear that the Council has chucked out the old folk, tarted up the care home, and prioritised the illegals
This is, unfortunately, the modern way.
But it shouldn’t be. Getting out of ECHR would certainly be a step in the right direction in stemming the numbers coming, together with reducing the number of those already here. £6.8 million a day is obscene.
Yes, it is, and it's hidden in plain sight, whilst everyone else gets upset about LGBTQVC rights. There's always a hidden story going on in the background, which with the media pushing the popular story, the truth seems to get forgotten about.
and if it couldn't get any worse, the govt now wants to detain them for longer, which will mean more hotels becoming holding centres (without the appropriate "change of use" planning approval)
Sorry mate - but my eyesight is not that good. Can you type it louder :lol
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Nope. Cant remember what I said now
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Nope. Cant remember what I said now
Lol, I get like that too............ :lol
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On the ECHR subject, I've just read an article by David Davis, who said that Sweden are signed up to the ECHR and don't take Albanians or anybody from safe countries, and send them straight back. We might be hamstrung by the anti-slavery ruling on this front however. Countries apparently don't have to follow ECHR guidelines, as we didn't in maybe 2010 when we rejected giving the vote to prisoners.
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On the ECHR subject, I've just read an article by David Davis, who said that Sweden are signed up to the ECHR and don't take Albanians or anybody from safe countries, and send them straight back. We might be hamstrung by the anti-slavery ruling on this front however. Countries apparently don't have to follow ECHR guidelines, as we didn't in maybe 2010 when we rejected giving the vote to prisoners.
I'm of the opinion, that if you've been found guilty of committing a crime, where a custodial sentence is handed out, then any privileges, such as voting, access to social media etc, should be removed and not given back until a period of rehabilitation has been carried out in the community.
I'm also of the opinion that the Schengen agreement was the worst thing ever for Europe. Free and unrestricted movement. Great for immigrants!
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Totally agree on both points :thumbup
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Totally agree on both points :thumbup
I've often thought about going into politics lol...... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Well, as an amateur you speak far more sense than some of the clowns that actually do it for a living :lol
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Well, as an amateur you speak far more sense than some of the clowns that actually do it for a living :lol
:rollin :rollin :rollin the only thing I can't do is juggle lol
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Well, as an amateur you speak far more sense than some of the clowns that actually do it for a living :lol
:rollin :rollin :rollin the only thing I can't do is juggle lol
Any good on a monocycle? :lol
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Well, as an amateur you speak far more sense than some of the clowns that actually do it for a living :lol
:rollin :rollin :rollin the only thing I can't do is juggle lol
Any good on a monocycle? :lol
On a motorcycle yes. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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:lol . I should have said unicycle, same thing though. My neighbours brother lives in a posh road not far from Biggin Hill Aerodrome, and his very rich neighbour always challenges any visitors to ride his unicycle the length of his drive. The reward has ranged between £1k to £5k. His money is still in his pocket :lol
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When I used to go juggling, I knew a guy who rode a 5' unicycle.
I should introduce him to this bloke and split the money 50/50!
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"When I used to go juggling, I knew a guy who rode a 5' unicycle."
I was expecting a joke after an opening line like that....... :lol
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Lol, nope, just factual :)
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When I used to go juggling, I knew a guy who rode a 5' unicycle.
I should introduce him to this bloke and split the money 50/50!
As far as I know, the challenge to ride the unicycle is made to guests invited to his house. I would love to see the smile wiped off his smug face though, especially when it came to counting the money out :lol .
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When I used to go juggling, I knew a guy who rode a 5' unicycle.
I should introduce him to this bloke and split the money 50/50!
As far as I know, the challenge to ride the unicycle is made to guests invited to his house. I would love to see the smile wiped off his smug face though, especially when it came to counting the money out :lol .
Would you be selling tickets?
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When I used to go juggling, I knew a guy who rode a 5' unicycle.
I should introduce him to this bloke and split the money 50/50!
As far as I know, the challenge to ride the unicycle is made to guests invited to his house. I would love to see the smile wiped off his smug face though, especially when it came to counting the money out :lol .
Would you be selling tickets?
:lol . No, I wouldn't a look in, the rich bloke would have that covered. He doesn't miss a trick, that's why he's so minted.
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When I used to go juggling, I knew a guy who rode a 5' unicycle.
I should introduce him to this bloke and split the money 50/50!
As far as I know, the challenge to ride the unicycle is made to guests invited to his house. I would love to see the smile wiped off his smug face though, especially when it came to counting the money out :lol .
Would you be selling tickets?
:lol . No, I wouldn't a look in, the rich bloke would have that covered. He doesn't miss a trick, that's why he's so minted.
They walk among us - loads of them have the luck of the Irish, whilst the rest of us......... :'(
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When I used to go juggling, I knew a guy who rode a 5' unicycle.
I should introduce him to this bloke and split the money 50/50!
As far as I know, the challenge to ride the unicycle is made to guests invited to his house. I would love to see the smile wiped off his smug face though, especially when it came to counting the money out :lol .
Would you be selling tickets?
:lol . No, I wouldn't a look in, the rich bloke would have that covered. He doesn't miss a trick, that's why he's so minted.
They walk among us - loads of them have the luck of the Irish, whilst the rest of us......... :'(
Yeah…….but are they happy?………….I know I would be :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I'd have a go at being happy.
Had a win on the Lottery on Saturday night - however I don't think £5 will go far :lol :lol :lol
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Drinks are on fazerscotty! :D
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I'd have a go at being happy.
Had a win on the Lottery on Saturday night - however I don't think £5 will go far :lol :lol :lol
I was in a Spoonies in Herne Bay at the beginning of December. Two pints of Fullers London Pride would have got you 30p change out of your fiver, certainly made me happy.
Happy New Year by the way. :thumbup
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I'd have a go at being happy.
Had a win on the Lottery on Saturday night - however I don't think £5 will go far :lol :lol :lol
I was in a Spoonies in Herne Bay at the beginning of December. Two pints of Fullers London Pride would have got you 30p change out of your fiver, certainly made me happy.
Happy New Year by the way. :thumbup
You'll be lucky if you can get a pint in Worcester for a fiver!
And yet yesterday I could of bought 2 pints in a pub on the Gower yesterday - and had a quid change!
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I'd have a go at being happy.
Had a win on the Lottery on Saturday night - however I don't think £5 will go far :lol :lol :lol
I was in a Spoonies in Herne Bay at the beginning of December. Two pints of Fullers London Pride would have got you 30p change out of your fiver, certainly made me happy.
Happy New Year by the way. :thumbup
You'll be lucky if you can get a pint in Worcester for a fiver!
And yet yesterday I could of bought 2 pints in a pub on the Gower yesterday - and had a quid change!
You’ll be mending loads of plane engines on the Gower then :lol .
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I'd have a go at being happy.
Had a win on the Lottery on Saturday night - however I don't think £5 will go far :lol :lol :lol
I was in a Spoonies in Herne Bay at the beginning of December. Two pints of Fullers London Pride would have got you 30p change out of your fiver, certainly made me happy.
Happy New Year by the way. :thumbup
You'll be lucky if you can get a pint in Worcester for a fiver!
And yet yesterday I could of bought 2 pints in a pub on the Gower yesterday - and had a quid change!
You’ll be mending loads of plane engines on the Gower then :lol .
No way - the beer looked awful.
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I'd have a go at being happy.
Had a win on the Lottery on Saturday night - however I don't think £5 will go far :lol :lol :lol
I was in a Spoonies in Herne Bay at the beginning of December. Two pints of Fullers London Pride would have got you 30p change out of your fiver, certainly made me happy.
Happy New Year by the way. :thumbup
You'll be lucky if you can get a pint in Worcester for a fiver!
And yet yesterday I could of bought 2 pints in a pub on the Gower yesterday - and had a quid change!
You’ll be mending loads of plane engines on the Gower then :lol .
No way - the beer looked awful.
That’s why it was 2 quid a pint :lol
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I'd have a go at being happy.
Had a win on the Lottery on Saturday night - however I don't think £5 will go far :lol :lol :lol
I was in a Spoonies in Herne Bay at the beginning of December. Two pints of Fullers London Pride would have got you 30p change out of your fiver, certainly made me happy.
Happy New Year by the way. :thumbup
You'll be lucky if you can get a pint in Worcester for a fiver!
And yet yesterday I could of bought 2 pints in a pub on the Gower yesterday - and had a quid change!
You’ll be mending loads of plane engines on the Gower then :lol .
No way - the beer looked awful.
That’s why it was 2 quid a pint :lol
Lol - it looked that bad I was tempted to call trading standards and let them know someone's selling sewer water labelled as bitter. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Herne Bay Spoonies was a real bargain then :thumbup
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Herne Bay Spoonies was a real bargain then :thumbup
Sounds like it - a nice pint without the added bacteria!
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Not sure about bacteria, but Spoonies can sell major brands so cheap by buying stock with short sell by dates. So can therefore pile high, sell cheap.
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Not sure about bacteria, but Spoonies can sell major brands so cheap by buying stock with short sell by dates. So can therefore pile high, sell cheap.
One of the 'Spoon's' in Worcester has recently closed - popular place. The other one is a bit of a dive, sticky carpets an' all :lol :lol :lol
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:lol Sticky carpets in Spoonies is almost compulsory.
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There's at least one Spoons down here in Portsmouth near the seafront which is quite a nice place.
There's another which is not that far from Fratton Park... :rolleyes
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There's at least one Spoons down here in Portsmouth near the seafront which is quite a nice place.
There's another which is not that far from Fratton Park... :rolleyes
Not a football fan then?
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Very much not!
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Had some good times at Fratton Park when my team were in the Championship.
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There's at least one Spoons down here in Portsmouth near the seafront which is quite a nice place.
There's another which is not that far from Fratton Park... :rolleyes
Not a football fan then?
What's football?
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Something that people watch instead of riding motorbikes!
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Something that people watch instead of riding motorbikes!
OMG. So there is something else to do aside from riding bikes.........
(Apart from eating, drinking, listening to music, drinking, reading, drinking, going to bike rallies) :lol :lol :lol [size=78%] [/size]
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Quite a few ride to football matches. Home games are a pleasant two and a half mile walk each way for me. A bit of excercise and a few pints at the end of the day. I would have been thinking about motorbikes though :)
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Quite a few ride to football matches. Home games are a pleasant two and a half mile walk each way for me. A bit of excercise and a few pints at the end of the day. I would have been thinking about motorbikes though :)
I've just had to look up the word "exercise" :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Mate, when you get to my age, if you don’t keep moving, you’ve had it :lol
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Remember, if you get up in the morning and nothing hurts...
... you probably died in your sleep :eek
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Remember, if you get up in the morning and nothing hurts...
... you probably died in your sleep :eek
Hahaha love that... :lol
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Plenty hurts when I get up. Trust me.
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Plenty hurts when I get up. Trust me.
I reckon that's why I enjoy a good general anaesthetic - bliss........... :lol
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Knockout! ;)
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Knockout! ;)
Exactly :thumbup
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Plenty hurts when I get up. Trust me.
I reckon that's why I enjoy a good general anaesthetic - bliss........... :lol
Eight pints of London Pride usually has the same effect, although not so blissful the following morning……. :lol
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Self-inflicted injury... :rollin
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Self-inflicted injury... :rollin
Exactly……..Always seems like a good idea at the time :)
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A lot of things do... :(
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Knockout! ;)
Exactly :thumbup
Have a good day birthday boy :thumbup . Only another 20 years and you’ll have caught me up :rollin :rollin .
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Knockout! ;)
Exactly :thumbup
Have a good day birthday boy :thumbup . Only another 20 years and you’ll have caught me up :rollin :rollin .
Thanks - going to be careful tonight, got to function tomorrow.........
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Thanks - going to be careful tonight, got to function tomorrow.........
Go for it, what could pissibly go wrong?
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Thanks - going to be careful tonight, got to function tomorrow.........
Go for it, what could pissibly go wrong?
"Thanks - going to be careful tonight, got to function tomorrow........."
That seemed like a good idea at the time lol - 2 hours late getting to a customers site this morning :eek :eek
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That seemed like a good idea at the time lol - 2 hours late getting to a customers site this morning :eek :eek
Put a stamp on your head and blame a postal strike.....
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Thanks - going to be careful tonight, got to function tomorrow.........
Go for it, what could pissibly go wrong?
"Thanks - going to be careful tonight, got to function tomorrow........."
That seemed like a good idea at the time lol - 2 hours late getting to a customers site this morning :eek :eek
Well, that’s one birthday that might fall in the ……..”memorable”, category :lol
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If you can remember it, it wasn't a good one ;)
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fazerscotty will certainly remember turning up 2 hours late for a customer appointment on the day after his birthday I’m sure. Wait until he’s 60. The one’s with a zero on the end are usually very special……one way or another ;)
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That seemed like a good idea at the time lol - 2 hours late getting to a customers site this morning :eek :eek
Put a stamp on your head and blame a postal strike.....
Love that.. :lol :lol :lol
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That seemed like a good idea at the time lol - 2 hours late getting to a customers site this morning :eek :eek
Put a stamp on your head and blame a postal strike.....
Love that.. :lol :lol :lol
At least you got there. If it had been my postman you'd have been stolen :lol :lol
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You could have been dumped in the green bin...
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You could have been dumped in the green bin...
haha lol - I've been in worse places :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Your local pub...? ;)
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You could have been dumped in the green bin...
haha lol - I've been in worse places :rollin :rollin :rollin
Care to share…. :lol
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You could have been dumped in the green bin...
haha lol - I've been in worse places :rollin :rollin :rollin
Care to share…. :lol
Yes, in an aircraft lavatory and not as a customer!
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TMI!
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You could have been dumped in the green bin...
haha lol - I've been in worse places :rollin :rollin :rollin
Care to share…. :lol
Yes, in an aircraft lavatory and not as a customer!
Sounds like it could have been a bit messy….maybe?
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Yes, in an aircraft lavatory and not as a customer!
:lol :lol :\ :\ Do you deal with light aircraft or just the real ones?
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The incident occurred whilst working on a 1950's twin engined aircraft, used for aerial surveys. Yes it was messy, very.
Lol - it was an "Elsan" toilet, similar to the ones you found in caravans in the 1970's. The chemical on it's own stank, but when mixed with "floaters" it became nasty.
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The incident occurred whilst working on a 1950's twin engined aircraft, used for aerial surveys. Yes it was messy, very.
Lol - it was an "Elsan" toilet, similar to the ones you found in caravans in the 1970's. The chemical on it's own stank, but when mixed with "floaters" it became nasty.
I take a “loop the loop” would certainly be out of the question in one of those. Not a Dakota by any chance.
Timon
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Talk about "getting your own back"... :evil
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The incident occurred whilst working on a 1950's twin engined aircraft, used for aerial surveys. Yes it was messy, very.
Lol - it was an "Elsan" toilet, similar to the ones you found in caravans in the 1970's. The chemical on it's own stank, but when mixed with "floaters" it became nasty.
I take a “loop the loop” would certainly be out of the question in one of those. Not a Dakota by any chance.
Timon
Twin Pioneer.....
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The incident occurred whilst working on a 1950's twin engined aircraft, used for aerial surveys. Yes it was messy, very.
Lol - it was an "Elsan" toilet, similar to the ones you found in caravans in the 1970's. The chemical on it's own stank, but when mixed with "floaters" it became nasty.
I take a “loop the loop” would certainly be out of the question in one of those. Not a Dakota by any chance.
Timon
Twin Pioneer.....
There’s a restoration project of one those planes on eBay for £25k. Maybe it’s the Elsan Flyer.
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The incident occurred whilst working on a 1950's twin engined aircraft, used for aerial surveys. Yes it was messy, very.
Lol - it was an "Elsan" toilet, similar to the ones you found in caravans in the 1970's. The chemical on it's own stank, but when mixed with "floaters" it became nasty.
I take a “loop the loop” would certainly be out of the question in one of those. Not a Dakota by any chance.
Timon
Twin Pioneer.....
There’s a restoration project of one those planes on eBay for £25k. Maybe it’s the Elsan Flyer.
You're going to need deep pockets, a lot of time on you're hands and access to experience lol :lol
Have you got a link?
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I just googled Twin Pioneer and it was the first hit. I’ll try and find it, but won’t know how to post a link.
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It turned out to be an old eBay advert (2017)on the Key Aero forum.
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Defo me 😂
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It turned out to be an old eBay advert (2017)on the Key Aero forum.
I think that, that particular aircraft was taken apart at Coventry due to a life expired component and never put back together again :'( . But then again it maybe another one.
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Like with old bikes, when spares run out it’s down to old guys with superb engineering skills to fabricate parts. The sad thing is, that young people will inherit classic cars, bikes, planes, boats etc, and will have no interest and also no appreciation as to the history and value of their inheritance. When I visit the Hollyville cafe, about half a mile past the Brands Hatch main entrance on the right towards M25, on Sundays, it’s usually awash with ‘50’s to ‘70’s bikes ridden by old guys like me. Give it less than 20 years, where will all those bikes be. I know where the old guys will be. Quite sad really. :'(
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Like with old bikes, when spares run out it’s down to old guys with superb engineering skills to fabricate parts. The sad thing is, that young people will inherit classic cars, bikes, planes, boats etc, and will have no interest and also no appreciation as to the history and value of their inheritance. When I visit the Hollyville cafe, about half a mile past the Brands Hatch main entrance on the right towards M25, on Sundays, it’s usually awash with ‘50’s to ‘70’s bikes ridden by old guys like me. Give it less than 20 years, where will all those bikes be. I know where the old guys will be. Quite sad really. :'(
You've hit the nail on the head - you don't really see many 50 - 65 year old's belting around on classic British stuff, but you'll see them on GS's, Z'ds and the like.
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I was in my early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. They were fine for the odd rockers run to the coast and regular Sunday runs with like minded souls, but I didn’t really enjoy the constant tinkering and jumble searches for parts. Regular visits to either the magneto man or the chronometric clock guy, used to empty my pockets quite regularly. I know a lot of people who really enjoy that side of ownership, but I really like to ride bikes, and so, as you mentioned, Japanese is the way to go, for reliability in the main, as well as a good turn of speed. Parts might be getting a bit more elusive, but there’s usually a way of solving problems. I missed out on early Japanese super bikes as children got in the way of that, but have certainly appreciated them.
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
Hahaha…cruel :lol . You’re obviously a very talented guy, but selling bikes before you’re even a twinkle is truly remarkable. Chapeau :lol
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
Hahaha…cruel :lol . You’re obviously a very talented guy, but selling bikes before you’re even a twinkle is truly remarkable. Chapeau :lol
Meanwhile, back at the ranch..........
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
Hahaha…cruel :lol . You’re obviously a very talented guy, but selling bikes before you’re even a twinkle is truly remarkable. Chapeau :lol
Meanwhile, back at the ranch..........
Talking of ranches, have you watched Yellowstone on Paramount+. Certainly worth a watch if you haven’t seen it. :thumbup
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
Hahaha…cruel :lol . You’re obviously a very talented guy, but selling bikes before you’re even a twinkle is truly remarkable. Chapeau :lol
Meanwhile, back at the ranch..........
Talking of ranches, have you watched Yellowstone on Paramount+. Certainly worth a watch if you haven’t seen it. :thumbup
I'm not old enough to watch Paramount :lol :lol
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
Hahaha…cruel :lol . You’re obviously a very talented guy, but selling bikes before you’re even a twinkle is truly remarkable. Chapeau :lol
Meanwhile, back at the ranch..........
Talking of ranches, have you watched Yellowstone on Paramount+. Certainly worth a watch if you haven’t seen it. :thumbup
I'm not old enough to watch Paramount :lol :lol
Whaaaat. You can’t beat an afternoon of Paramount+, a bag of Werther’s Originls, followed by a nap. Perfect :thumbup
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
Hahaha…cruel :lol . You’re obviously a very talented guy, but selling bikes before you’re even a twinkle is truly remarkable. Chapeau :lol
Meanwhile, back at the ranch..........
Talking of ranches, have you watched Yellowstone on Paramount+. Certainly worth a watch if you haven’t seen it. :thumbup
I'm not old enough to watch Paramount :lol :lol
Whaaaat. You can’t beat an afternoon of Paramount+, a bag of Werther’s Originls, followed by a nap. Perfect :thumbup
You've just confirmed it with the reference to Werthers Originals :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Shh! Don't wake up grandpa ;)
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It was in the early 60’s when I sold my last two old British bikes. :lol :lol :lol (sorry - it was too tempting)
Hahaha…cruel :lol . You’re obviously a very talented guy, but selling bikes before you’re even a twinkle is truly remarkable. Chapeau :lol
Meanwhile, back at the ranch..........
Talking of ranches, have you watched Yellowstone on Paramount+. Certainly worth a watch if you haven’t seen it. :thumbup
I'm not old enough to watch Paramount :lol :lol
Whaaaat. You can’t beat an afternoon of Paramount+, a bag of Werther’s Originls, followed by a nap. Perfect :thumbup
You've just confirmed it with the reference to Werthers Originals :rollin :rollin :rollin
Aah, you fell in to the old Werthers Originals stereotype trap. It was either going to be Werthers, or Fly Fishing by J.R.Hartley, so decided on Werthers, being more well known. Never ever eaten one by the way :lol .
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Shh! Don't wake up grandpa ;)
Let’s have it right, it’s great grandpa :lol
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Shh! Don't wake up grandpa ;)
Let’s have it right, it’s great grandpa :lol
Not here it's not (TF) - I'm sticking to just the one level of punishment :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Shh! Don't wake up grandpa ;)
Let’s have it right, it’s great grandpa :lol
Not here it's not (TF) - I'm sticking to just the one level of punishment :rollin :rollin :rollin
I’m afraid it will be circumstances beyond your control that will take you to level two in the punishment department. However, all the excuses and schemes you’ve honed so far, work just as well on level two :lol
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Shh! Don't wake up grandpa ;)
Let’s have it right, it’s great grandpa :lol
Not here it's not (TF) - I'm sticking to just the one level of punishment :rollin :rollin :rollin
I’m afraid it will be circumstances beyond your control that will take you to level two in the punishment department. However, all the excuses and schemes you’ve honed so far, work just as well on level two :lol
I found a new trick - we went to see two granddaughters on Friday. I promptly fell asleep in a comfy chair (I was knackered) and I could hear the occasional "Shhh, grampy's asleep" :D
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Shh! Don't wake up grandpa ;)
Let’s have it right, it’s great grandpa :lol
Not here it's not (TF) - I'm sticking to just the one level of punishment :rollin :rollin :rollin
I’m afraid it will be circumstances beyond your control that will take you to level two in the punishment department. However, all the excuses and schemes you’ve honed so far, work just as well on level two :lol
I found a new trick - we went to see two granddaughters on Friday. I promptly fell asleep in a comfy chair (I was knackered) and I could hear the occasional "Shhh, grampy's asleep" :D
It’s funny, when you can vaguely hear them being told not to wake you, it works out ok. However when you’re deeply asleep is when one of the little blighters spoils it all. Bloody grandkids eh…. :)
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Unless I've had a skin full, I rarely sleep that deep lol.
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"Rarely"? ITYM "Frequently" :pokefun
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"Rarely"? ITYM "Frequently" :pokefun
Do we know each other? :lol
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Your reputation precedes you ;)
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Your reputation precedes you ;)
I hear that a lot............ :rolleyes
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From what I've heard, you're lucky to still have a reputation :lol
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From what I've heard, you're lucky to still have a reputation :lol
It's all a fabrication ........honest :rollin :rollin :rollin
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He has a reputation...
... I'm not saying it's a *good* reputation... :pokefun
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He has a reputation...
... I'm not saying it's a *good* reputation... :pokefun
Mmm...Are you privy to some inside info :)
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He has a reputation...
... I'm not saying it's a *good* reputation... :pokefun
Mmm...Are you privy to some inside info :)
It was not me.......
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He has a reputation...
... I'm not saying it's a *good* reputation... :pokefun
Mmm...Are you privy to some inside info :)
It was not me.......
I didn’t expect it to be :)
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And he'd like 37 similar offences to be taken into consideration so he can deny them too... :rollin
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And he'd like 37 similar offences to be taken into consideration so he can deny them too... :rollin
37? Okay, I wasn't counting, but it seems like more........ :lol
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And he'd like 37 similar offences to be taken into consideration so he can deny them too... :rollin
37? Okay, I wasn't counting, but it seems like more........ :lol
Yeah...much more I bet :lol
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And he'd like 37 similar offences to be taken into consideration so he can deny them too... :rollin
37? Okay, I wasn't counting, but it seems like more........ :lol
Yeah...much more I bet :lol
I think (from memory) there is a possibility, not a definite, but a possibility, that you needed to put more much's into that sentence :eek [size=78%] [/size]
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And he'd like 37 similar offences to be taken into consideration so he can deny them too... :rollin
37? Okay, I wasn't counting, but it seems like more........ :lol
Yeah...much more I bet :lol
I think (from memory) there is a possibility, not a definite, but a possibility, that you needed to put more much's into that sentence :eek
When you next have work at Biggin Hill, we must have a beer, and you can tell me ALL about it :lol
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And he'd like 37 similar offences to be taken into consideration so he can deny them too... :rollin
37? Okay, I wasn't counting, but it seems like more........ :lol
Yeah...much more I bet :lol
I think (from memory) there is a possibility, not a definite, but a possibility, that you needed to put more much's into that sentence :eek
When you next have work at Biggin Hill, we must have a beer, and you can tell me ALL about it :lol
It's a possibility that it's the beer that could be (I'm not saying it is mind) the root cause of the rumours :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I wonder what the percentage of “reputation denting instances”, have a common denominator of alcohol :lol .
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I wonder what the percentage of “reputation denting instances”, have a common denominator of alcohol :lol .
I would imagine it's very quite high :rolleyes
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I wonder what the percentage of “reputation denting instances”, have a common denominator of alcohol :lol .
I would imagine it's very quite high :rolleyes
I’m getting the feeling in your case, definitely in mine, that you’re a tad nearer the “very” than “quite” end of the aforementioned spectrum :lol
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I wonder what the percentage of “reputation denting instances”, have a common denominator of alcohol :lol .
I would imagine it's very quite high :rolleyes
I’m getting the feeling in your case, definitely in mine, that you’re a tad nearer the “very” than “quite” end of the aforementioned spectrum :lol
Sound's like you'd like to talk about a few faux pas from your end then? :rollin :rollin [size=78%] [/size]
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I’ll be playing the selective memory card, as have no doubt forgotten more faux pas events, than I can easily remember :)
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I’ll be playing the selective memory card, as have no doubt forgotten more faux pas events, than I can easily remember :)
Alcohol does that........ :lol :lol :lol
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I’ll be playing the selective memory card, as have no doubt forgotten more faux pas events, than I can easily remember :)
Alcohol does that........ :lol :lol :lol
It’s certainly got a lot to answer for :rolleyes . Shame we can’t plead the 5th in this country :lol
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I’ll be playing the selective memory card, as have no doubt forgotten more faux pas events, than I can easily remember :)
Alcohol does that........ :lol :lol :lol
It’s certainly got a lot to answer for :rolleyes . Shame we can’t plead the 5th in this country :lol
Did you know that alcohol is responsible for more births than deaths? :eek
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I’ll be playing the selective memory card, as have no doubt forgotten more faux pas events, than I can easily remember :)
Alcohol does that........ :lol :lol :lol
It’s certainly got a lot to answer for :rolleyes . Shame we can’t plead the 5th in this country :lol
Did you know that alcohol is responsible for more births than deaths? :eek
I can well believe that, judging by the number of pregnant munters you see about. Beer goggles or what :lol .
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I’ll be playing the selective memory card, as have no doubt forgotten more faux pas events, than I can easily remember :)
Alcohol does that........ :lol :lol :lol
It’s certainly got a lot to answer for :rolleyes . Shame we can’t plead the 5th in this country :lol
Did you know that alcohol is responsible for more births than deaths? :eek
I can we’ll believe that, judging by the number of pregnant munters you see about. Beer goggles or what :lol .
For some it's the only way :rollin :rollin :rollin
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The Fat Slags from Viz magazine come to mind :eek
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The Fat Slags from Viz magazine come to mind :eek
Haha lol - brings back memories from my time in the military and the occasional "Pull a pig" night :lol :lol :lol
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The Fat Slags from Viz magazine come to mind :eek
Haha lol - brings back memories from my time in the military and the occasional "Pull a pig" night :lol :lol :lol
The company I worked for had a training facility on an ex-army base, and used hire a band and bus in local willing participants for Thursdays “Grab a Grannie” night :eek .
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The Fat Slags from Viz magazine come to mind :eek
Haha lol - brings back memories from my time in the military and the occasional "Pull a pig" night :lol :lol :lol
The company I worked for had a training facility on an ex-army base, and used hire a band and bus in local willing participants for Thursdays “Grab a Grannie” night :eek .
Yep, sounds like every other military facility in the UK (apart from the Navy - buses don't run to well in water), but I bet things are different now :lol :lol :lol .
Whilst working at a certain N.Yorks airfield over the last two years, not too far from the Squires Café as it happens, I did bump into a middle aged "lady" whom admitted to attending such evenings. She was shocked to learn that we had a nickname for them - "The Sherburn Commandos" - who were very adept at creeping around undetected in the early hours :rollin :rollin :rollin . Even more shocked when she found out that I'd been a young airman at the very same evenings and that we may have "known" each other :eek :eek :eek
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That’s classic :lol :thumbup . The old saying of “It’s a small world””, is never truer. In the early days of the army camp being acquired, the accommodation was Nissen huts. These were later converted to have a central corridor with 2 person rooms off of either side. The corridor had a door at each end. One winter, a room occupied by a couple of serious students, who weren’t there for the craic, had their room filled with snow. Herding a few of the farmer next doors cows down the corridor didn’t go down too well either. Happy days :lol
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Well, I hope you had a good weekend. Grandkids - little shits!
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Well, I hope you had a good weekend. Grandkids - little shits!
Oh dear, sounds as though you had a tough weekend. Eight euros a pint :'( was as tough as it got for me, after the rain stopped late on Friday.
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Well, I hope you had a good weekend. Grandkids - little shits!
Oh dear, sounds as though you had a tough weekend. Eight euros a pint :'( as as tough as it got for me, after the rain stopped late on Friday.
Lol - it was that bad, we were both too knackered to drink on Sunday once they'd been picked up. The dog's are still recovering!
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:lol Now got visions of dogs with their front paws in their ears, hiding under a chair :lol
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I've got a picture of a dogs nose appearing from under a sofa - just need to find it :lol
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Excellent. Post the pic if you find it. Like you, the dogs must be so relieved when the front door closes, and the little blighters are……..gone. You can almost hear the silence :lol .
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Here it is..... :lol
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"I say, I say, I say, my nose has no dog!"
"Don't you mean 'My dog has no nose'?"
"Nope!" :rollin
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"I say, I say, I say, my nose has no dog!"
"Don't you mean 'My dog has no nose'?"
"Nope!" :rollin
Hope your driving test goes a lot better than your joke :lol
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"I say, I say, I say, my nose has no dog!"
"Don't you mean 'My dog has no nose'?"
"Nope!" :rollin
Hope your driving test goes a lot better than your joke :lol
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Any news about the driving test.
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Any news about the driving test.
It's next Saturday.
I had my last lesson today which went very well, I might have picked up a couple of minors, but nothing to worry about.
One was a stall where I got the clutch/ accelerator balance wrong, another was on an odd-shaped roundabout where, the "straight on" was top right and there was a road at top left. My instructor said I should have indicated and done a mirror check, even though it was pretty obvious that it was clear where I was going and there was nothing else around.
I just have to be a little more careful and be certain I play it safe :thumbup
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Must be difficult to learn “by the book” for the car test, when you’ve gained years of road sense/ survival instincts from riding motorbikes. Still I suppose it’s a case of learning how to pass the test, then after passing, you learn how to drive :) .
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Mostly the only issues with instincts I've really had are when I default to thinking "bike" rather than "car".
To start with, several times the instructor had to nudge the wheel to the right because I was positioning as if I was on two wheels, not four.
Then there was a time when a car came a little too far out of a T-Junction and I jumped on the brakes because that's my automatic reaction for "I don't know they've seen me".
Also there was the time I first tried a Dual Carriageway (three lanes) and a car suddenly chopped from lane 3 to lane 2 (I was in lane 1), making me flinch as I wanted to get more distance from them...!
But all of these have only happened once and as I did my Advanced Test back in 2011, I'm applying pretty much all of the same principles now that I've got vehicle handling sorted out.
I now "talk along" to my driving (I do this on the bike sometimes too) because it helps me concentrate and describes what my driving plan is which means the Examiner won't be thinking "why did they do that?" as I'll have just explained it :)
Also I downloaded a bunch of Test routes and went round practicing them to get familiar with the roads I'm likely to be using and, especially, any awkward roundabouts etc.
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"I had my last lesson today which went very well, I might have picked up a couple of minors,"
Can you re-phrase this in anyway? :rollin :rollin :rollin
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I will merely draw attention to the fact that you saw something amiss in that and I didn't... ;)
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"I had my last lesson today which went very well, I might have picked up a couple of minors,"
Can you re-phrase this in anyway? :rollin :rollin :rollin
Hopefully there’s no schools on your test route :lol
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It's on Saturday, so they'll all be closed!
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It's on Saturday, so they'll all be closed!
That's lucky :car
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Yay! Just passed my Driving Test :thumbup
Only picked up two minors (that's minor *faults* you dirty minded sods!) :lol
The first was pulling out of the Test Centre, there's a mini roudabout onto the main road and there was traffic to my left and right, plus it's slightly uphill, so I stopped for the cars on my right, then a car on my left (which *should* have given me priority!) decided they weren't going to wait for a learner and pulled out :rolleyes
This meant my pull out was less smooth than I'd have liked, also, in trying to get around the white circle of the roundabout without running over it, I went slightly too deep, so then had to haul the car around and then haul it back before I went over the wrong side of the road :eek
I apologised for my test nerves and the very nice lady examiner said "Don't worry, just brush it off and carry on".
The only other issue was where I was pulling out of a T Junction onto a 60mph B road and there was a bend in the distance on my right, but a large tractor was parked right in my sight line, so I although I could see vehicles coming around the bend, I then lost sight of them behind the tractor.
I eventually started to pull out, but then saw a bike coming and, knowing that some riders tend to hoon it along that bit of road at 80mph (not me, of course :angel ) I said I was going to wait (I tend to talk along to my driving, it helps me concentrate on what I'm doing and also makes it clear to the Instructor or Examiner what my thought processes are.)
So I waited, only to wait a bit more and eventually, as it finally came into view I went "Oh, it's a 125!" realising that I would have had plenty of time to clear the junction before it arrived.
The Examiner said "How can you tell at this distance?!" and I explained that it had a skinny front tyre, so it was obviously a small bike.
"Oh, I didn't know that!" 8)
Anyway, I had got slightly over the Give Way line, so I decided to roll back a bit, but, as she said in the debrief, there was nothing behind me, so I could have easily rolled a bit further back to get back behind the line so traffic wouldn't have to possibly move out past me.
Apart from that, everything was fine and then I drove down the M275 on the way home as a newly qualified driver :car
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Well done :thumbup …..you’d have been alright if your test had been next week, as it’s half term :lol
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Errr, right...!
Now I just need to sort out a car.
I'm looking at something like a Skoda Octavia which can take a 9' longboard in the back, except the cost of one I've seen locally is £6,499 and the cost of the cheapest online insurance quote is £1,025!! :eek
I'm going to phone up my bike insurers on Tueday and say "Look, you know I'm not some irresponsible teenager who's going to show off to his mates. I've already done my Advanced bike test, and probably going to do Pass Plus or similar, so can you do me a better price...?"
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Well done Graham
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Thanks :thumbup
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Excellent news.
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Errr, right...!
Now I just need to sort out a car.
I'm looking at something like a Skoda Octavia which can take a 9' longboard in the back, except the cost of one I've seen locally is £6,499 and the cost of the cheapest online insurance quote is £1,025!! :eek
I'm going to phone up my bike insurers on Tueday and say "Look, you know I'm not some irresponsible teenager who's going to show off to his mates. I've already done my Advanced bike test, and probably going to do Pass Plus or similar, so can you do me a better price...?"
9ft is a lot to get into an estate car, unless the front passenger seat back folds forward or you take the seat out. I considered an Octavia for transporting fishing gear in 2009, but settled on a Vectra estate which gives a perfectly flat surface with the rear seats folded and has a load length of around 84” to the back of the front seats, much greater than the Octavia, and perfectly comfortable to sleep in. Been happy with my choice. However one end of a 9ft board would be touching the dashboard, with the near side head restrains, front and back,removed. A van would be a better choice but the insurance would be very steep.
If the little weasel Khan gets his way, then the Vectra will be for sale, but fingers crossed it won’t come to that.
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I've checked the measurements and I could get a 9' board inside an Octavia or Superb estate with the front seat down, but the cost including insurance would be really stretching my budget.
I can get a Fabia hatchback which has a much lower insurance group (only £700 insurance instead of over a grand!) and will take a 7'6" board that I have and if I can get a year of safe motoring and NCD, the premium should drop substantially.
There are also lockable roof racks for surfboards, so if I do get the 9 footer but conditions dictate a shorter board, I can store that safely without needing to put it inside the car.
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Nice one :thumbup The Superb is a great car, usefully bigger than the Octavia. Has won the annual best in class for several years, but as you say, the cost of insurance is a killer.
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Well my shiny new driving licence turned up in the post today fortunately still including my bike qualification too.
(I'd taken a picture of the old one just in case someone made a mistake...!)
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Making a copy of your old license was certainly a good idea. I’ve known of two people who have lost their motorcycle license entitlement, when their licenses have been renewed. Pretty sure there is a DVLA dept. where you can check and print your entitlement prior to renewal.
The trick now will be to try and keep your shiny new license, stamp free :)
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I do actually still have my Bike Test pass certificate from 2007 (I don't throw stuff like that away), so I could prove I've got the qualification if necessary, but I'm glad I didn't have any hassle.
As for the new licence, I'm probably going to get a Skoda Fabia 1.2 for the first year or two because it's got a low insurance cost and the small engine means you *can't* hoon it around (not that I ever would... :D ) and risk picking up tickets...
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Good choice :thumbup
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There's several on offer locally, but I need to figure out which is the best option.
One has a good price, but it's an ex-fleet (Enterprise) car which I'm a bit dubious about because of the number of people who may have driven it without much care about what happens to it after...
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Fleet owned vehicles are usually religiously maintained, however an ex-hire would have had a multitude of drivers with varying degrees of mechanical sympathy, so understand your reservations on that particular one.
Would it be worth going to a car auction just to see what you’d get for your money, but leaning more towards “trade” prices.
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An afterthought would be the timing belt kit change interval being approx 75k miles. If it’s due to be done you’d need to factor in that cost, which including a waterpump would be around the £300/£350 mark, if done by an independent mechanic. Some are mobile and will come to you to do the work. Just a thought.
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The cars I'm considering have done around 90k miles +/- 10% and there are notes on them about various parts having been replaced, but I'll certainly do some checking.
I'm also not averse to paying for a full AA/ RAC check because finding out about a problem that I didn't even know to look for could be more expensive than the cost of getting that done.
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"I'm also not averse to paying for a full AA/ RAC check because finding out about a problem that I didn't even know to look for could be more expensive than the cost of getting that done."
Wise move - I would also look at the owners forums on the internet and see if there any recurring problems that pop up.
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Yep, I've been checking out reviews and comments from owners as well.
Fortunately the Fabia (especially the later models) seem to be very good on reliability, even with high mileages.
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Yep, I've been checking out reviews and comments from owners as well.
Fortunately the Fabia (especially the later models) seem to be very good on reliability, even with high mileages.
Have you bought one yet?
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Not yet.
There's a couple locally, one that I want to test drive but probably not buy because it has "boy racer" striped wheels, however it will let me get a feel for the car.
The other (the ex-fleet one) has come down by £200, so I may well go for that one, however I'm going surfing in Bristol on Wednesday and Thursday, so I've not got the time at the moment.
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Hang ten :thumbup
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So, where did we get to?
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I tried to get a test drive in the "Boy Racer" one last week, but just got voicemail and left them a message.
I called them again yesterday, only to find they'd sold it on the weekend.
So I called the other showroom...
... and they'd sold theirs on the weekend too..!!
Oh well, I'm not in a rush, so I'll keep looking.
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I tried to get a test drive in the "Boy Racer" one last week, but just got voicemail and left them a message.
I called them again yesterday, only to find they'd sold it on the weekend.
So I called the other showroom...
... and they'd sold theirs on the weekend too..!!
Oh well, I'm not in a rush, so I'll keep looking.
That size car is in short supply - ideal first car, ideal runabout etc etc. I know it's not helpful due to costs, but have you tried looking at what is called a "Luxobarge". I picked up a Chrysler 300CRD Touring on a 56 plate for less than 2k. Any change left over went towards the insurance costs. For a 3.0l V6 diesel automatic, I can get approx 45mpg on the motorway, 500 mile tank range. Massive inside. ;) ;)
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I’d agree on the “luxobarge” suggestion, although as more towns and cities adopt “compliancy” eg ULEZ, perfectly good cars like your Chrysler and my diesel Vectra will have to be sold, or pay through the nose every day your car is used. It would seem diesels are a big no-no now :'(
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I’d agree on the “luxobarge” suggestion, although as more towns and cities adopt “compliancy” eg ULEZ, perfectly good cars like your Chrysler and my diesel Vectra will have to be sold, or pay through the nose every day your car is used. It would seem diesels are a big no-no now :'(
It's simple - especially if you don't live in a ULEZ environment. Don't go there! I've now taken London, Bristol & Birmingham off my wife's list of shopping haunts lol, whether we're on the bikes or in the car.
Diesels are not as bad for the environment as the media make out.
#1. It's cheaper to produce (from a carbon footprint point).
#2. It's one of the first products from the refining process.
#3. Diesel engines tend to last longer, therefore requiring less maintenance per mile and the associated carbon footprint thereof.
#4. When I "recharge" my tank, I know that I have a definite 500 mile range and that there are generally fuel sources along the way. Oh, and it takes 10 minutes max to recharge at the end of that 500 mile sector :lol :lol .
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Don't go there. Great advice unless you live within the catchment area, then what. Either £12.50 every day you use it, sell it, move or have moody plates made up. :'(
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have you tried looking at what is called a "Luxobarge".
Thanks for the suggestion, but I'll pass...
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Don't go there. Great advice unless you live within the catchment area, then what. Either £12.50 every day you use it, sell it, move or have moody plates made up. :'(
I admit that introducing an unfair form of taxation based on location is a bit much, however, the local economy will suffer when the punters vote with their feet. Those that cannot move, will inevitably face higher prices/taxes, as the revenue stream dries up.
I had a customer at Bristol Airport - I don't go there anymore as the easiest route to the airport from the M5, now takes you into the ULEZ zone and subsequent charges. I feel sorry for people going on summer holiday and just following the signs (not :lol :lol ).
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Still looking for a car, but I've widened my search to include the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza because they're effectively the same car, although the VW costs more because of the name and the Seat because it tends to have higher spec...!
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Still looking for a car, but I've widened my search to include the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza because they're effectively the same car, although the VW costs more because of the name and the Seat because it tends to have higher spec...!
That's not a bad shout - I looked at Mondeo's and then found the X-Type Jags were cheaper and higher spec.
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Still looking for a car, but I've widened my search to include the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza because they're effectively the same car, although the VW costs more because of the name and the Seat because it tends to have higher spec...!
A pal has just sold his Seat Leon estate as now needs 4 wheel drive capability. Great car, excellent on diesel. Had three different conversations recently regarding the purchase of new cars, and each had ordered a Seat Arona. In the 60’s it seemed that Seat were the Spanish version of Fiat, but of course are now part of the VAG group of companies.
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Still looking for a car, but I've widened my search to include the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza because they're effectively the same car, although the VW costs more because of the name and the Seat because it tends to have higher spec...!
A pal has just sold his Seat Leon estate as now needs 4 wheel drive capability. Great car, excellent on diesel. Had three different conversations recently regarding the purchase of new cars, and each had ordered a Seat Arona. In the 60’s it seemed that Seat were the Spanish version of Fiat, but of course are now part of the VAG group of companies.
If you think about it, the Volkswagen/Audi group have managed to do what Hitler didn't :lol :lol :lol
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Well I did my first test drive today, which was a bit of a nerve wracking experience
The lady at the dealers was friendly and helpful, which was a good thing, because I had pretty much no idea what I was doing, so she suggested I sit in it, then have a look under the bonnet, although there was some insulation material by the firewall that looked like it had been pulled about (by rats or something, I don't know).
There was also a problem because she said that when they serviced the car (they'd only had it a week) some water must have got into the electric window switches, so they wouldn't go down. That meant that I had to get her to adjust the wing mirrors because the controls for them were a bit dodgy too!
She said they'd get all this fixed, but it wasn't a great beginning.
I was probably almost more nervous than when I did my driving test, but fortunately I wasn't too bad with the clutch control when I went for a little pootle around some local back streets (although there's barely enough room to get down them with cars parked either side!), fortunately I managed to avoid hitting anything and got us back to the show room safely.
I've decided to have a think about it and if the car is still there in a few days I might give it another try and go out on the A27 to get a better feel for it, also I can check if they've fixed the problems with it.
Oh, and I was so out of sorts that I managed to leave my driving licence there, so I'm going to have to pop round and pick it up on Monday... :o
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Just a thought.....depending on the type of driving you will be doing... local,narrow streets,parking issues,with longer distance journeys?
My money is on the Fiat Panda. I previously had 59 reg via the scrappage scheme -these were built inFiats Polish factory.I traded this in for a 2015 new style 1.2 litre popular model(built in Fiat's state of the art Turin robotic factory 2012 onwards). Build quality far better. Have done approx 60000 miles with change of timing belt kit/water pump(based on age rather than mileage). VED on the2015 model is £35. Mpg sometimes approaching 55/60 on longer runs, Light steering,good visibility,easy to get in and out. Amazingly good inside space with compact external dimensions. No wonder this is the second hand car with highest price retention at present.
The Panda is not perfect but extremely good at most things. Who needs a 2ton behemoth SUV in everyday conditions? A bit like local commuting on a 150bhp superbike!
I am sure you are aware of the issues concerning warping of cylinder head on certain3 cylinder Skodas and my friend had the same electric door/window issues that you mention.
Good luck & take your time.
There is a useful Fiat Panda UK owners group on Facebook.
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The Panda doesn't seem to score well in the reliability or safety charts that I've looked at. Mostly I'm going to be using the car to drive to East Wittering or similar places so I'll need room inside to put the surf board I'm not riding as I wouldn't want to risk leaving it on the roof.
In any case, I'm probably not going to go for the Fabia I test drove. To start with, the extra cost (including the insurance) is pushing my budget and I'm a little iffy about the faulty windows too, because that could be indicative of other possible issues.
Some people elsewhere have suggested buying private, but I'd much prefer paying a bit more to buy from a dealer with a good reputation and a 3 month warranty, rather than a private sale where I'd have no comeback. Not only can I get Section 75 protection, I'm also going to do some finessing with credit cards and 0% deals which I can't do privately! ;)
I've also looked at reviews of local dealers and made a list of those which have positive reviews and have replied well to customers' comments. Some of the others had zero customer service or posted less than constructive responses...
Still, at least I know I can drive the thing :)
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Good to see that you're looking at reviews. So many of todays new drivers (young ones) seem to only want to buy whatever looks good in the Maccy D's carpark irrespective of long term issues.
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Well I did my first test drive today, which was a bit of a nerve wracking experience
The lady at the dealers was friendly and helpful, which was a good thing, because I had pretty much no idea what I was doing, so she suggested I sit in it, then have a look under the bonnet, although there was some insulation material by the firewall that looked like it had been pulled about (by rats or something, I don't know).
There was also a problem because she said that when they serviced the car (they'd only had it a week) some water must have got into the electric window switches, so they wouldn't go down. That meant that I had to get her to adjust the wing mirrors because the controls for them were a bit dodgy too!
She said they'd get all this fixed, but it wasn't a great beginning.
I was probably almost more nervous than when I did my driving test, but fortunately I wasn't too bad with the clutch control when I went for a little pootle around some local back streets (although there's barely enough room to get down them with cars parked either side!), fortunately I managed to avoid hitting anything and got us back to the show room safely.
I've decided to have a think about it and if the car is still there in a few days I might give it another try and go out on the A27 to get a better feel for it, also I can check if they've fixed the problems with it.
Oh, and I was so out of sorts that I managed to leave my driving licence there, so I'm going to have to pop round and pick it up on Monday... :o
Walk away from this one Graham. I'm not sure how you can water into the door panels giving a service (garage service is just an oil change these days), and I'm surprised a reputable dealer would let anyone test drive a car knowing it has faults
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Well, I've put down a deposit on a 2010 Fabia 1.2 2 HTP which has done 118,000 miles and is priced at £2245.
I rode to the dealership (pretty much just a gravel area on a farm that is next to another dealers/ workshop) although it wasn't until I was halfway there that I realised I'd not brought my driving shoes :o but I found that if I just undid the zips and velcro on my riding boots, I had enough freedom of movement to control the car.
I had a bit of a chat with the dealer first, then took it for a test drive (he didn't even ask for my driving licence, but I was hardly likely to leave my bike there and vamoose with the car!)
It was a little tricky to drive to start with as the height of the brake pedal was much greater than what I'd got used to in the Corsa I'd learned on and, of course, the clutch feel was different, but I drove it around (mostly on 30 and 40 mph roads) for several miles.
The only real problem I had was on a single lane hump backed bridge with traffic lights at the top. I had to stop, so I figured I'd be able to practice a hill start, unfortunately I got the clutch/ accelerator balance wrong the first time and stalled it, much to the annoyance of the BMW driver behind me who decided beeping his horn was the correct way to help...
Anyway, the second time I got it right and then I tried some reversing in a car park which went pretty well and on the way back I got onto a 50mph road and tried out 5th gear.
From my (very limited!) experience, there weren't any nasty noises, although the Check Engine light was on, however I was told that it was an issue with a filter that they were going to fix. There was also a "clunk" when I tried a hot start, but (supposedly) that was a loose exhaust bracket which, again, would be fixed.
Once they say they've sort those out, I'm going to pay for an RAC inspection and the dealer has signed up to the AA Car Standards code. It will come with free AA cover that actually makes no difference to me as I have Any Vehicle RAC cover, but WTH! Also the MOT runs out in September, so they're going to do a new one for me.
The tyres are only about a year old and barely worn, so that's ok.
One thing I have discovered is that the Fabia needs the Timing Chain, Tensioner and Water Pump replaced every 60k miles, so I guess someone decided to flog it off before they needed to pay for between £500 and £800 of work, however, on further reflection, even including that, it still bring the car in at a maximum of £3,100 so that's well in budget for me.
It comes with a 3 month guarantee, so fingers crossed everything goes smoothly... :)
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Well, I've put down a deposit on a 2010 Fabia 1.2 2 HTP which has done 118,000 miles and is priced at £2245.
I rode to the dealership (pretty much just a gravel area on a farm that is next to another dealers/ workshop) although it wasn't until I was halfway there that I realised I'd not brought my driving shoes :o but I found that if I just undid the zips and velcro on my riding boots, I had enough freedom of movement to control the car.
I had a bit of a chat with the dealer first, then took it for a test drive (he didn't even ask for my driving licence, but I was hardly likely to leave my bike there and vamoose with the car!)
It was a little tricky to drive to start with as the height of the brake pedal was much greater than what I'd got used to in the Corsa I'd learned on and, of course, the clutch feel was different, but I drove it around (mostly on 30 and 40 mph roads) for several miles.
The only real problem I had was on a single lane hump backed bridge with traffic lights at the top. I had to stop, so I figured I'd be able to practice a hill start, unfortunately I got the clutch/ accelerator balance wrong the first time and stalled it, much to the annoyance of the BMW driver behind me who decided beeping his horn was the correct way to help...
Anyway, the second time I got it right and then I tried some reversing in a car park which went pretty well and on the way back I got onto a 50mph road and tried out 5th gear.
From my (very limited!) experience, there weren't any nasty noises, although the Check Engine light was on, however I was told that it was an issue with a filter that they were going to fix. There was also a "clunk" when I tried a hot start, but (supposedly) that was a loose exhaust bracket which, again, would be fixed.
Once they say they've sort those out, I'm going to pay for an RAC inspection and the dealer has signed up to the AA Car Standards code. It will come with free AA cover that actually makes no difference to me as I have Any Vehicle RAC cover, but WTH! Also the MOT runs out in September, so they're going to do a new one for me.
The tyres are only about a year old and barely worn, so that's ok.
One thing I have discovered is that the Fabia needs the Timing Chain, Tensioner and Water Pump replaced every 60k miles, so I guess someone decided to flog it off before they needed to pay for between £500 and £800 of work, however, on further reflection, even including that, it still bring the car in at a maximum of £3,100 so that's well in budget for me.
It comes with a 3 month guarantee, so fingers crossed everything goes smoothly... :)
I hope you'll search for the list of possible cause for the check light to come on.
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I hope you'll search for the list of possible cause for the check light to come on.
As far as I can see, it's usually something to do with the emissions system, but (unlike my FZ6 which puts the fault codes on the display), you've got to plug in a diagnostic reader to find out what the cause is... :rolleyes
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The timing chain (or belt on other makes) change is a normal service requirement, and to not change the water pump would be a very false economy. I'd explore the cost of this, when you want it done, of using a home visit mechanic, whose rates would be far less than a traditional garage. Hope they sort the check engine light, because this, I'm fairly sure, is an MOT failure. Good luck, enjoy your cage :) .
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I've looked at one Home Mechanic site that says they can do it for £500, £800 was in a garage, but I'll do some more checking if and when that becomes necessary.
I've been through the MOT records and it's had a few fails, usually for tyres at or below the minimum tread depth (and one with a nail in it!).
Also I found this from September 2020:
Repair immediately (major defects):
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both of those were fixed immediately as the car then passed the same day, although why on earth someone would not check and get these basic things fixed *before* the MOT, rather than getting a Fail first, beats me... :rolleyes
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I used to think that paying for a pre MOT was a waste of money as I was quite capable of checking a lot of the points myself. However, nowadays if a car fails on a major it can't leave the MOT station until it's fixed. My next door neighbour was in a situation only a week or so back, where his car failed on an anti rollbar bush, had no money, travelcard or phone on him, and was faced with the dilemma of how to get home, as the mot guy said the car had to stay in the workshop until he'd fixed it the following day, even though the current mot had not expired. He eventually relented, no doubt not wanting an 80 year old customer to have a heart attack on the long walk home. I use a guy who is a home mechanic, so he comes to the house, pre mots the car, then takes it for its mot, and delivers it back home. I always get this done a week or so before the mot is due in case he comes across a problem during the pre mot, although this precaution has never been needed.
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Hey!
My understanding is that it is the most recent MOT that stands.
I believe that if you take your car or bike in for an MOT say 3 weeks early before the existing one has expired and it passes the MOT, the 3 weeks are added to the MOT. ie:12 months and 3 weeks MOT length, but if it fails with 3 weeks left on the current MOT, it is the most recent MOT that is valid IE: the failure.
If the last statement is correct you can not drive the car until it has a pass certificate
Can someone confirm if this is right? Or am I way off key, would not be the first time.
tommyardin
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Yeah, quite correct. The mot guy cut my neighbour a bit of slack, as he had no way of getting back home. Moral is, make sure you’ve got money, credit card, bus pass and mobile phone when you’re going for an mot in case it all goes bandy. A few years back I had to get the bus home to get a legal numberplate for my Fireblade, after the mot guy decided to fail it after years of passing it with the moody plate.
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I can understand getting a pre-MOT check on a car, because there's things that may not be obvious, eg the bushing mentioned, but it's not like a Check Engine light is easy to miss and simply checking if the lights work is not rocket science!
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I can understand getting a pre-MOT check on a car, because there's things that may not be obvious, eg the bushing mentioned, but it's not like a Check Engine light is easy to miss and simply checking if the lights work is not rocket science!
That was my point. The days of just checking the lights,indicators,horn,washer bottle, give the tyres a kick, are long gone with the advent of engine lights etc. All mechs now will have the magic box of tricks to diagnose any lit warning lights, and in some cases just perform a reset. Having a vehicle fail its mot has a lot more ramifications now, than only a few years ago.
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I remember chatting with an RAC guy who said that, these days, for anything more complicated than a flat battery or tyre, it was becoming almost impossible to do roadside repairs any more...
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I remember chatting with an RAC guy who said that, these days, for anything more complicated than a flat battery or tyre, it was becoming almost impossible to do roadside repairs any more...
Ain’t that the truth……sadly :'(
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Engine light staying on is a failure, and could have a number of causes. Time for a cautionary tale. We bought a Discovery 2 some years back and took it for several MOT tests over the years. One year, we took it to a different garage. which failed it as none of the warning lights were illuminating at switch on. I nearly fell over. I didn't even know it was modern enough to have warning lights, but it had 3 that needed to come on and then off after the systems check is completed. (search the three amigos). I explained that this was a new one on me, but it was a major. Long story short, previous owner wouldn't spend money on correcting the faults, so removed the front dash and covered up the three lights. With the covers removed, the lights were on all the time, so another investigation ensued, resulting in another ABS unit being fitted, all three lights now off.
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Yeesh! That's worrying on two counts: Firstly that someone would be stupid enough to cover up warning lights on safety critical systems and secondly that it could get through several MOTs before someone noticed that the lights weren't coming on when they should...!
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Have you got your car yet Grahamm?
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Yeesh! That's worrying on two counts: Firstly that someone would be stupid enough to cover up warning lights on safety critical systems and secondly that it could get through several MOTs before someone noticed that the lights weren't coming on when they should...!
Unfortunately, the people(?) that carry out this sort of fraud are not stupid. More likely to be a second hand car dealer that's been left with a pig on the sales lot. Paid a couple of hundred quid for the lights "too go away", then sells the vehicle onto unsuspecting innocent punter.
As for the testers? Do they pay attention to that detail every time they put a key in and turn on the ignition? Unlikely - you only tend too look after the engine has started to see if there are any fault lights illuminated.
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Have you got your car yet Grahamm?
Not yet.
The Dealer wasn't sure how long it would take to get the things I mentioned previously fixed as local garages are pretty busy at the moment, so I booked the RAC inspection for the 24th (ie a week tomorrow)
But what I'm going to do is call the RAC again and see if they've got an earlier date and, if that's available, check if the car's back from the garage and try to move the inspection up a few days.
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Have you got your car yet Grahamm?
Not yet.
The Dealer wasn't sure how long it would take to get the things I mentioned previously fixed as local garages are pretty busy at the moment, so I booked the RAC inspection for the 24th (ie a week tomorrow)
But what I'm going to do is call the RAC again and see if they've got an earlier date and, if that's available, check if the car's back from the garage and try to move the inspection up a few days.
Lol - I maybe joining you in the hunt for a suitable vehicle (only this one is for the wife). Her SAAB died spectacularly a week or so ago and I don't really have the time to spend repairing it) :rolleyes :rolleyes
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Unfortunately it looks like I'm still going to have to wait until next Monday :(
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Have you got your car yet Grahamm?
Not yet.
The Dealer wasn't sure how long it would take to get the things I mentioned previously fixed as local garages are pretty busy at the moment, so I booked the RAC inspection for the 24th (ie a week tomorrow)
But what I'm going to do is call the RAC again and see if they've got an earlier date and, if that's available, check if the car's back from the garage and try to move the inspection up a few days.
Lol - I maybe joining you in the hunt for a suitable vehicle (only this one is for the wife). Her SAAB died spectacularly a week or so ago and I don't really have the time to spend repairing it) :rolleyes :rolleyes
Yep, as I thought. SAAB has gone to the big recycling centre in the sky - now looking for a second car for SWMBO. :'( :'( :'(
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Is the Mrs. still catching the bus or have you sorted her some wheels yet?
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Is the Mrs. still catching the bus or have you sorted her some wheels yet?
Her son lent her a '60 plate Ford Focus - she quite likes driving it, except its not automatic.
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At least she’s mobile until something suitable comes along. We’re sweating on the judges ULEZ decision that’s supposed to be published tomorrow. There’ll be 3 nice autos for sale in my road alone if it all goes wrong. :'(
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So the RAC guy inspected the car I put a deposit down on and...
... he didn't even road test it!
One of the brakes was binding, the brake fluid was contaminated, a hose in the engine had been taped up, there was too much oil and too little coolant... :eek
When I spoke to him on the phone he said "I can't tell you whether to buy it or not, but I'd err on the side of caution!" (Translation: Don't touch this one with a barge pole unless you want to spend a lot of dosh getting it properly roadworthy...)
The good news is that there's another Fabia (2012) that's only done 80k miles (the previous one had done nearly 120k) and is in much better nick.
When I test drove it, there was a creaking or clunking from the back right and, after chatting to a garage owner/ mechanic a friend recommended and doing some checking, it might simply be a bushing that needs a bit of lubrication or it might be a sign of something more serious.
The dealer's going to send it to a garage where they get MOTs done and have them look at it then call me and let me know what the issue is.
If it's not serious or the dealer will get it fixed, I'm probably going to go with this one.
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A Fabia has come up for sale on a beemer forum that I subscribe to, but you seem to be sorted now. Glad you didn’t buy the lemon.
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Thanks.
Their garage said it could be a problem with a wheel bearing and they're looking at it at the moment.
I hope to hear back from them in the next couple of days.
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Thanks.
Their garage said it could be a problem with a wheel bearing and they're looking at it at the moment.
I hope to hear back from them in the next couple of days.
There are times when I'm glad that I can tackle small jobs myself - and not leave it in the hands of a minimum wage mechanic at the garage. Having said that, the Chrysler is due MOT in September - just happens to be whilst we're on holiday abroad. So I've booked it in the day before we go and if its anything small, I'll leave it with them and let they can carry out the necessary at their leisure and it'll be ready when we get back. Should see 196K this week, made out of recycled babybels :'( [size=78%], what could possibly go wrong [/size] :rollin :rollin :rollin [size=78%].[/size][size=78%] [/size]
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If it was my bike, I'd probably have a look at it myself, but I don't know enough about cars (or have an inspection lift!) that would make such a thing feasible...!
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That’s the problem with cars. If you fancy a bit of diy on them, then you’re in to trolley jacks, axle stands, 1/2” drive socket set etc. Then there’s the problem of where to keep this newly acquired stuff. Great if you’ve a garage or big shed, not much fun if you haven’t.
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I have a big shed, but I'd have to do any car maintenance on the road outside... :rolleyes
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I have a big shed, but I'd have to do any car maintenance on the road outside... :rolleyes
Done that before - far from ideal. Pissing down with rain, changing a head gasket on a 1300 Allaggro.
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Well, I am now officially a Cager :car
It's a 2012 Skoda Fabia Mark 2 with about 81,000 miles on the clock and cost me just under £4000. I did try to haggle the price down a bit (just because I wouldn't have been satisfied if I hadn't ;) ) they didn't go for that, but they did chuck in a 15 month warranty for half price, so I was happy enough.
Today my partner and I were planning to go to a local pub for a meal, but, as we were driving up there, we noticed a lot of people with Portsmouth FC shirts on, so decided to go a bit further to a Toby carvery which was very nice indeed.
I still need to get used to the car as my control is a little dodgy eg the clutch/ accelerator balance and at some point I need to sit in it and read through the manual because there's a couple of things on the small LCD screen on the dash that I'm not sure what they mean. Also, at one point, I managed to switch on the rear windscreen wiper and then couldn't figure out how to switch the damn thing off again until I got us parked!
Oh well, anyway, in a few days I'll be driving it down to Croyde for a surfing holiday and then I can bring my boards back with me to use them down here over the winter :)
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Well, I am now officially a Cager :car
It's a 2012 Skoda Fabia Mark 2 with about 81,000 miles on the clock and cost me just under £4000. I did try to haggle the price down a bit (just because I wouldn't have been satisfied if I hadn't ;) ) they didn't go for that, but they did chuck in a 15 month warranty for half price, so I was happy enough.
Today my partner and I were planning to go to a local pub for a meal, but, as we were driving up there, we noticed a lot of people with Portsmouth FC shirts on, so decided to go a bit further to a Toby carvery which was very nice indeed.
I still need to get used to the car as my control is a little dodgy eg the clutch/ accelerator balance and at some point I need to sit in it and read through the manual because there's a couple of things on the small LCD screen on the dash that I'm not sure what they mean. Also, at one point, I managed to switch on the rear windscreen wiper and then couldn't figure out how to switch the damn thing off again until I got us parked!
Oh well, anyway, in a few days I'll be driving it down to Croyde for a surfing holiday and then I can bring my boards back with me to use them down here over the winter :)
Glad you're sorted - nice long warranty as well. :thumbup
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Thanks :)
Mostly at the moment I've been spending a bit more money because it didn't have a warning triangle and I needed a new Hi Viz for biking, so I got one for the car too.
Also I've bought a waterproof seat cover which means I can go surfing without needing to faff around with trying to change into and out of my wetsuit in a car park. It's billed as "Airbag friendly" because if (gods forbid) I get T-boned, the stitching on the side of the cover is deliberately weakened so the airbag will just break straight through it.
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Because I now have the ability to drive to places like Saunton or Putsborough, I thought I'd get a waterproof pouch to protect the key when I'm out on the waves, except every one I've looked at seems to have a proportion of negative reviews from people who have found (or claimed) that they leak.
I've just found that the cost of a replacement key is at least £160 :eek so I don't want to risk damaging the key, but, from what I can tell, the key has a transponder to stop any n'er-do-wells from simply making a copy.
So then I had the idea of getting a manual key cut which would have no purpose other than to unlock the car whilst the actual driving key would be securely concealed inside the vehicle, but even that costs £80!
My next thought is to get a waterproof pouch, but put the key inside a freezer bag, seal it, then put that inside the pouch for (hopefully) extra peace of mind...
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When I was into serious trail riding, there’s a waterproof spark plug holder that everyone used for their spare plug, that has a screw top. If your key would fit in one of those, they’re only around £5-£6.
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Here is a cheap idea - Take the key and heat up a lot of candle wax. Cover the key completely with the hot wax. Leave to cool. Place in a freezer bag just to make sure.
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The car key's a typical battery operated lock fob with spring loaded "blade" that comes out at the touch of a button, so it's a bit bigger than a spark plug.
Also covering it in wax would probably not be a good idea...! :eek
I've bought an Aquapack, but I'm going to take along some freezer bags to double-layer it for a bit of extra peace of mind.
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Magnetic key box maybe, have them on Amazon.
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Magnetic key box maybe, have them on Amazon.
And videos showing how easy they are to pick are on YouTube... :eek
I've bought an "Aquapac" which is a clear plastic pouch on a lanyard that you wear around your neck and store under your wetsuit.
As mentioned above, I'm also going to put the key in a freezer bag first which should give a bit of backup protection too.
Yesterday I spent an hour or so sitting in the car reading through a copy of the manual on my phone to get familiar with all the controls etc and tomorrow I'm driving the 180 miles down to Croyde (although not all in one go!)
Hopefully there'll be no problems and I'll catch up with you all in 10 days when I get back :thumbup
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Hope that "surf's up" :)
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Hope that "surf's up" :)
Should be - it is a bit breezy at the moment.......
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Well, I'm back from my holidays and I've found the biggest PITA with driving is definitely being stuck in a queue of traffic for half an hour that, had I been on my bike, I would have filtered past in a few minutes! The result was that a journey that would have taken four hours on the bike ultimately took five in the car :(
Still, at least packing is easier, there's no need to have a list of "That goes in the top box, that goes in the left pannier, those need to be put in the tank bag", just chuck it all in the back and you're sorted.
Also, because of the windy conditions, I did my first three days of surfing at Putsborough (better shelter from a southerly/ south westerly) because I could take my board with me. this also gave me lots of practice of navigating along narrow country lanes and reversing into passing places...
Unfortunately I also discovered what an absolute rip-off parking could be! If you want to use the beach car park, it cost £12 in the morning!!!
This is supposed to be an "all day" rate, but if you only want to surf for an hour or two, it's utterly exhorbitant.
Fortunately, after that, I found there was a place at the top of the hill which while technically a passing point, traffic usually only comes one way along it, and, if you get lucky and there's a space, you can stop there for free.
There was one lovely moment when I was waiting for some waves and a dolphin cruised past about 50 yards away :thumbup:
So now I have my boards with me in Portsmouth and I can go down to East Wittering or Bracklesham if there are waves there (just not for the next couple of days because I'm knackered )
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Glad you enjoyed your first motoring vacation, despite a baptism of fire regarding parking charges and traffic jams. My cousin was at Camber Sands a few days back, where the beach car park charges £30 for the day, or any part of the day, so £30 for a few hours. Needless to say he parked further away in a pay and display.
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Glad you enjoyed your first motoring vacation, despite a baptism of fire regarding parking charges and traffic jams. My cousin was at Camber Sands a few days back, where the beach car park charges £30 for the day, or any part of the day, so £30 for a few hours. Needless to say he parked further away in a pay and display.
And the destinations wander why they have no punters, what with exorbitant parking charges, clean air zones, high accommodation costs etc. We're going to Cyprus for two weeks - for less than a week in this country (and we'll have guaranteed sunshine lol).
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My cousin was at Camber Sands a few days back, where the beach car park charges £30 for the day, or any part of the day
Ouch! That is ridiculous... :eek
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Cyprus, nice :thumbup . North or South?
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Whilst driving back from picking up my partner today, there was a point where we got to a give way T-junction going up what was a pretty steep slope.
I stopped us at the top, put the handbrake on to wait for a gap in the traffic, and then was somewhat alarmed to find that the car was starting to roll backwards! I managed to pull another "click" on the handbrake, but it still didn't stop us moving entirely.
Fortunately I managed to cover the foot brake, then effectively do a bit of heel-and-toe so I could keep the clutch at the bite point and get us out without the car rolling back again, but I'm going to give the Dealer a call tomorrow, because I'm pretty sure that's not supposed to happen... :eek
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I phoned the Dealer who told me to contact their local garage (who were the ones who did the MOT recently!)
They said to bring the car in this afternoon at 3pm and an hour later they said they'd cleaned out the brake drums and adjusted the hand brake cable by a couple of notches so it engages sooner.
I haven't had a chance to try it out on a hill yet, but hopefully this will fix the issue...
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Cyprus, nice :thumbup . North or South?
South - it's quieter for UK tourists :lol
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Nice :thumbup . Been to Paphos a few times, but then gave the north a try maybe three or four times. Seem to have fallen into a habit of always going to southern Tenerife for quite a while now though. I think no doubt because we know exactly what we’ll get, and can’t afford to risk a disappointing holiday by trying an unknown destination to us. A ULEZ compliant car will more than likely be our holiday next year :'( :'( , just when I thought I’d be able to get a later/lighter bike.
Enjoy Cyprus :)
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Nice :thumbup . Been to Paphos a few times, but then gave the north a try maybe three or four times. Seem to have fallen into a habit of always going to southern Tenerife for quite a while now though. I think no doubt because we know exactly what we’ll get, and can’t afford to risk a disappointing holiday by trying an unknown destination to us. A ULEZ compliant car will more than likely be our holiday next year :'( :'( , just when I thought I’d be able to get a later/lighter bike.
Enjoy Cyprus :)
I/we will. Might visit Valley of the Kings. I think I've read somewhere they've found something different. Just looking forward to getting away for the first time since last May. (Apart from rallies and the occasional work related trip).
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Is that on an excursion to Egypt. My pals sister used to be a guide there, until it got a bit tricky for westerners, Arab Spring, and all that.
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Is that on an excursion to Egypt. My pals sister used to be a guide there, until it got a bit tricky for westerners, Arab Spring, and all that.
No, it's not in Egypt. Its just outside Paphos and thinking about it, it may not be called the valley of the kings :look :look
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Is that on an excursion to Egypt. My pals sister used to be a guide there, until it got a bit tricky for westerners, Arab Spring, and all that.
No, it's not in Egypt. Its just outside Paphos and thinking about it, it may not be called the valley of the kings :look :look
:groan Threw me a curve ball there :lol . One time we stayed at Paphos and you could take an excursion to Egypt by boat. Just remember those people that signed up for it got terribly seasick as it was mega rough. Enjoy your hols :thumbup
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Is that on an excursion to Egypt. My pals sister used to be a guide there, until it got a bit tricky for westerners, Arab Spring, and all that.
No, it's not in Egypt. Its just outside Paphos and thinking about it, it may not be called the valley of the kings :look :look
:groan Threw me a curve ball there :lol . One time we stayed at Paphos and you could take an excursion to Egypt by boat. Just remember those people that signed up for it got terribly seasick as it was mega rough. Enjoy your hols :thumbup
Lol - the place is called "Tombs of the Kings". Haven't been yet, it's currently averaging 34 degs in the day and about 26 degs at night.
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Camping at Nevers for WSB at Magny Cours. 35 degrees no shade anywhere, had to buy a brolly ffs :lol
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Camping at Nevers for WSB at Magny Cours. 35 degrees no shade anywhere, had to buy a brolly ffs :lol
And there was me thinking I was bad for buying a hat LOL. Currently sitting in an air conditioned apartment :lol :lol :lol , with cold beer at hand. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Camping at Nevers for WSB at Magny Cours. 35 degrees no shade anywhere, had to buy a brolly ffs :lol
And there was me thinking I was bad for buying a hat LOL. Currently sitting in an air conditioned apartment :lol :lol :lol , with cold beer at hand. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Good job I didn't read your post whilst still in France as I think I would've died of jealousy :lol ......I need a holiday to get over my holiday :lol
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Camping at Nevers for WSB at Magny Cours. 35 degrees no shade anywhere, had to buy a brolly ffs :lol
And there was me thinking I was bad for buying a hat LOL. Currently sitting in an air conditioned apartment :lol :lol :lol , with cold beer at hand. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Good job I didn't read your post whilst still in France as I think I would've died of jealousy :lol ......I need a holiday to get over my holiday :lol
And, just to upset everyone else - every beach we've been to has free parking. Cold bottles of water are around 50 cents and fizzy cans (Tango) are about 1 Euro. I really would struggle to holiday in the UK now. Our apartment (2 Bedrooms), fully kitted out plus air con has cost £650 for two weeks.
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Might be after the phone number of who you booked with ;)
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Might be after the phone number of who you booked with ;)
We went with booking.com, however, we met the owner of the apartments and he confirmed that these websites take about 15% off the money he receives as administration fees. So we had a chat, and we're booking directly with him next year. I also discovered, booking.com is a Dutch site, so they're not even paying UK taxes! :eek
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My Mrs not too happy with booking.com after a saga trying to book accommodation for my youngest grandson’s passing out parade at Dartmouth in December. Dealing with the owner is definitely the way to go.
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My Mrs not too happy with booking.com after a saga trying to book accommodation for my youngest grandson’s passing out parade at Dartmouth in December. Dealing with the owner is definitely the way to go.
I've come across several instances recently, where dealing with businesses directly, (and with cash) helps the world go round.
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My Mrs not too happy with booking.com after a saga trying to book accommodation for my youngest grandson’s passing out parade at Dartmouth in December. Dealing with the owner is definitely the way to go.
I've come across several instances recently, where dealing with businesses directly, (and with cash) helps the world go round.
We’ve nearly always managed to deal with the owner for self catering holidays, but of late have used a hotel, mainly for the peace of mind of ABTA protection with a package booking. Just have to try and get in quick with any discount deals.
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Haha - not gone yet. :lol :lol :lol
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Haha - not gone yet. :lol :lol :lol
Never thought you would :) . Thought you were still on holiday 8)
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Haha - not gone yet. :lol :lol :lol
Never thought you would :) . Thought you were still on holiday 8)
I wish - I've come back to more work than I can cope with! The best thing is, the pile just keeps getting bigger.
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Oh well,with plenty of work at least you'll have your gas bill sorted. :lol
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Oh well,with plenty of work at least you'll have your gas bill sorted. :lol
I was thinking of more bits for the garage lol. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Oh well,with plenty of work at least you'll have your gas bill sorted. :lol
I was thinking of more bits for the garage lol. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Nice :thumbup , you can’t have enough bits in the garage. If I won the lottery, the Snap On truck would be a regular visitor.
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Oh well,with plenty of work at least you'll have your gas bill sorted. :lol
I was thinking of more bits for the garage lol. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Nice :thumbup , you can’t have enough bits in the garage. If I won the lottery, the Snap On truck would be a regular visitor.
For me, Snap On have lost the plot. The quality of tools and support have dropped considerably over the last twenty years or so. I had heard that they have bought up any competition, put their brand mark on it and then sell an inferior tool at Snap On prices! I always have to laugh - any tools which are utilised a lot (spanners, pliers, sockets etc) are expensive, but occasionally you used to get a bargain (gasket punch set £11!). However, I am still using Snap On tools I purchased in the 80's - but I am anal about keeping them clean and in working order.
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I still have 2 sets of 1/4" imperial sockets I bought from Snap-on around 1985 as an apprentice. I dont use them much and any new stuff i buy tends to be Halfords professional stuff that has a lifetime guarantee too.
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Without a doubt for the home diyer, Halfords Pro range is more than good enough. Kamasa made some good tools when they were made in Japan, also Gedore(German I think) was my first Whitworth/AF socket set. Can’t help being impressed though, by huge roll cabs stacked full with Snap On tools, even if just to look at :lol .
I expect, like most things, that quality and longevity are not available and maybe not required anymore in a chuck away society. That’s no doubt what will happen to my stuff that’s for sure. :'(
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I still have 2 sets of 1/4" imperial sockets I bought from Snap-on around 1985 as an apprentice. I dont use them much and any new stuff i buy tends to be Halfords professional stuff that has a lifetime guarantee too.
At the end of the day - in most towns & city's you have a choice of Halfords or Machine Mart. Both sell quality kit, Halfords Pro is better than Clarke/Draper etc. For intermittent use though Aldi can beat everyone hands down :rollin :rollin :rollin
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When I quit working in 2015, I bro8ught home all of my personal tools, 48 years worth. I had nowhere to put them in the garage, so I bought a Halfords tool cupboard (6 drawers) and a top box to go on it (6 drawers). The drawers are all full. Kamasa socket set bought in 1970, a few remnants from spanner sets of the past - Britool/Geodore/Kennedy, all the stuff we made as apprentices, scribing blocks, vee blocks, toolmakers clamps etc, countless Allen keys, plus bearing pullers, hole punch sets etc etc etc. Ive managed to sell some of the measuring equipment recently, micrometres, morse taper sleeves, drill sets, precision squares. My 4 year old grandson loves it, hes straight in the garage and getting stuff out and Im chuffed to bits that he knows what a tool is called what it does, and how to use it (under close supervision)
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When I quit working in 2015, I bro8ught home all of my personal tools, 48 years worth. I had nowhere to put them in the garage, so I bought a Halfords tool cupboard (6 drawers) and a top box to go on it (6 drawers). The drawers are all full. Kamasa socket set bought in 1970, a few remnants from spanner sets of the past - Britool/Geodore/Kennedy, all the stuff we made as apprentices, scribing blocks, vee blocks, toolmakers clamps etc, countless Allen keys, plus bearing pullers, hole punch sets etc etc etc. Ive managed to sell some of the measuring equipment recently, micrometres, morse taper sleeves, drill sets, precision squares. My 4 year old grandson loves it, hes straight in the garage and getting stuff out and Im chuffed to bits that he knows what a tool is called what it does, and how to use it (under close supervision)
That's brilliant.
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I'll have to relocate the knives and chisels soon, somewhere well out of reach
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Tatts as well…love it :thumbup :lol
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I'll have to relocate the knives and chisels soon, somewhere well out of reach
Haha - my Granddaughter likes to visit the workshop, hasn't started to open drawers yet. My Grandson isn't allowed in the vicinity of any tools - he thinks everything is either a hammer or needs a hammer :lol
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Sounds like a born engineer :rollin
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Sounds like a born engineer :rollin
Coming to a dealership near you :lol .
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Sounds like a born engineer :rollin
If he shows interest, I'll start with measuring and marking (where to hit) :lol :lol
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Sounds like a born engineer :rollin
If he shows interest, I'll start with measuring and marking (where to hit) :lol :lol
Middle of the tank seems quite a favourite with bike dealerships. That’s what gets a lot of bike owners into diy maintenance, as they are quite capable of over tightening the chain and putting a scratch in the tank themselves, without the added expense. :)
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Sounds like a born engineer :rollin
If he shows interest, I'll start with measuring and marking (where to hit) :lol :lol
Middle of the tank seems quite a favourite with bike dealerships. That’s what gets a lot of bike owners into diy maintenance, as they are quite capable of over tightening the chain and putting a scratch in the tank themselves, without the added expense. :)
LOL, I never used dealers for anything, always read the book, spoke to mates and then carried out the task. In 2012, I bought a FJR1300 and it came to MOT time. It needed a pair of tyres. Whilst viewing the work being carried out and a dealer in Cheltenham, I noticed the mechanic/technician/butcher using a breaker bar to tighten the rear wheel axle nut. Most shaft drive bikes don't like that as it overloads any preloads on the drive gear. Anyhow, it came time to settle up and when asked, the guy claimed he was using a torque wrench, however when i asked how much torque was applied he couldn't answer. My one and only experience with manufacturer specific dealers. :rolleyes :rolleyes [size=78%] [/size]
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I must admit that despite other people’s horror stories, my experiences have been relatively ok with main dealers, with only a gouged rear hub after a chain and sprocket change at a Triumph dealer springing to mind. The wheel was exchanged without any fuss I hasten to add. My less favourable experiences have all been with tyre fitting companies in the 90’s, and have since had tyres fitted to loose wheels ever since.
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Haha yes, tyre fitting companies. Don't get me started on that one.......
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Haha yes, tyre fitting companies. Don't get me started on that one.......
Seems there’s always a tyre fitting horror :eek story in most bikers experiences, usually in their top three.
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Can't say I've ever had a tyre fitting horror story, I go to Russ Tyres in Portsmouth and even though he's now retired, the guy who's taken over is just as good :thumbup
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At least two of my tyre fitting experiences were down to lack of knowledge on the part of the fitter - and both times it was on the same machine (Suzuki GS650GT), which due to notoriously porous cast wheels, I had tubes in. Both times (one in a car tyre place and the other in a motorcycle repair garage), the fitters removed the tubes, threw them away and fitted the tubeless tyres to the rims. Then they wondered why I came back the next day asking for my tubes to be refitted. At each event, neither fitter asked why the tubes were there and did I want them refitted.
:eek
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Yeesh! Ok, that's really not encouraging... :eek
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The longer you’ve been at this motorcycling game, the more experiences, good or bad, you’re bound to have. Meeting great people must be one of my top positives. :thumbup
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I once coined the expression "Talking biker bollocks" for those conversations between riders which tend to be a long list of anecdotes about good rides they've had and idiots they've encountered on the roads! :lol
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I once coined the expression "Talking biker bollocks" for those conversations between riders which tend to be a long list of anecdotes about good rides they've had and idiots they've encountered on the roads! :lol
And some talk a load more of it than others :lol . When the bullshit starts flying, it’s time to go, or failing that, invent a few place names or events, and they’ll agree they’ve been there or attended the event. Priceless :) .
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I once coined the expression "Talking biker bollocks" for those conversations between riders which tend to be a long list of anecdotes about good rides they've had and idiots they've encountered on the roads! :lol
And some talk a load more of it than others :lol . When the bullshit starts flying, it’s time to go, or failing that, invent a few place names or events, and they’ll agree they’ve been there or attended the event. Priceless :) .
Hahaha yes, like it.... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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When the bullshit starts to fly at race meetings, my two favourite mythical corners that have been made up over the years are the Yukskay Sweep and the Klakenbocker Esses. It’s so very hard trying to keep a straight face when someone claims to have been flat out through the Sweep or the Esses one time on a track day :rollin :rollin :rollin
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When the bullshit starts to fly at race meetings, my two favourite mythical corners that have been made up over the years are the Yukskay Sweep and the Klakenbocker Esses. It’s so very hard trying to keep a straight face when someone claims to have been flat out through the Sweep or the Esses one time on a track day :rollin :rollin :rollin
LOL - almost sounds like being in the NAAFI, listening to the various young lads boasting about the conquests in the local town on a Saturday night :lol :lol :lol .
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Glen Irwin is winding up Tommy Bridewell again yesterday. This time it was in poor taste.
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Hopefully Tommy will be used to the Irwin level of banter, as he’ll have Andrew in his ear this time on the Honda. So hope Glen wins it next season.
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Hopefully Tommy will be used to the Irwin level of banter, as he’ll have Andrew in his ear this time on the Honda. So hope Glen wins it next season.
Who?
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Tommy Bridewell, 2023 BSB champion.
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Tommy Bridewell, 2023 BSB champion.
Ahhh - see, I'm a luddite. Haven't followed any sort of motorcycle racing since VR retired. :lol :lol :lol
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Ahhh - see, I'm a luddite. Haven't followed any sort of motorcycle racing since VR retired. :lol :lol :lol
Vale certainly put motorcycle racing on the map for thousands of people, and is sorely missed, as every now and then a character comes along and creates an interest for people in something they would not otherwise have been interested in, and to me, Vale was one of those people. :thumbup
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New kid on the block may be Pedro Acosta, 2 championships in 3 years. He won Moto 3 championship as a rookie. Moved to Moto 2 and won a few races in his first year and won the championship in his second year. Moved up to MotoGP and put up a good showing first time on a MotoGP bike in November.My kids grew up with Rossis and we got to see him in Donnington a few years ago. Made their day.
I always liked Rossi and watched him come up trough the classes, great man for mind games, Marquez caught my eye coming through the ranks, but Rossi was different something special.
He was having fun and the more fun he had the more he seemed to win in his heyday.
Stoner was an incredible rider but lacked Rossis personality as does Marquez.For this year it will be hard to bet against Marc.
Roll on the testing and the racing.
As an aside did anyone notice that the first BSB race is in Navarra Spain this year
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BSB used to have one round at Assen until quite recently. Maybe the organisers have returned to that format, but chosen Spain for the opener as the weather should be more predictable. Hopefully Glen will be champ.
Totally agree with your comments on Casey and Marc. You can’t deny their talent, but are certainly down the list personality wise. There is excitement around most classes for the coming season, Marc on the Ducati, Toprak on the Beemer, Sam Lowes racing his brother and Guintoli on the Beemer in world endurance. Can’t wait, got my Le Mans tickets booked already.
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Wishing you all a Happy non-Religion Specific Winter Solstice Festival :D
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Wishing you all a Happy non-Religion Specific Winter Solstice Festival :D
And to you, fellow Fazerer.
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Wishing you all a Happy non-Religion Specific Winter Solstice Festival :D
Let’s do it properly whilst we still can :eek ………Merry Christmas everyone. :lol
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Wishing you all a Happy non-Religion Specific Winter Solstice Festival :D
Let’s do it properly whilst we still can :eek ………Merry Christmas everyone. :lol
Not to be a fun sponge or anything - but after arriving at the eldest daughters on Christmas morning for a day or so's merriment, we discovered that her and hubby had "eaten" something from the local Chinese the night before and were in no fit state to perform the host duties. Rest of the gang weighed in and a quite day was had by all (even with 6 dogs in the house). However, things then began to unfold. Early hours of 27th, my missus went down with something nasty. It wasn't looking good as this kicked off her IBS. A day later I also succumbed to what we now think was Norovirus.
Merry F***ing Christmas - My Arse! :moon
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My partner came down with food poisoning on the 22nd :(
So we had a delayed Xmas meal on the 28th... :rolleyes
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Wishing you all a Happy non-Religion Specific Winter Solstice Festival :D
Let’s do it properly whilst we still can :eek ………Merry Christmas everyone. :lol
Not to be a fun sponge or anything - but after arriving at the eldest daughters on Christmas morning for a day or so's merriment, we discovered that her and hubby had "eaten" something from the local Chinese the night before and were in no fit state to perform the host duties. Rest of the gang weighed in and a quite day was had by all (even with 6 dogs in the house). However, things then began to unfold. Early hours of 27th, my missus went down with something nasty. It wasn't looking good as this kicked off her IBS. A day later I also succumbed to what we now think was Norovirus.
Merry F***ing Christmas - My Arse! :moon
Oh my god what a nightmare :eek . What rotten luck. Hopefully you are all well on the mend now. Certainly a Christmas that you won’t forget, for all the wrong reasons. :(
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Wishing you all a Happy non-Religion Specific Winter Solstice Festival :D
Let’s do it properly whilst we still can :eek ………Merry Christmas everyone. :lol
Not to be a fun sponge or anything - but after arriving at the eldest daughters on Christmas morning for a day or so's merriment, we discovered that her and hubby had "eaten" something from the local Chinese the night before and were in no fit state to perform the host duties. Rest of the gang weighed in and a quite day was had by all (even with 6 dogs in the house). However, things then began to unfold. Early hours of 27th, my missus went down with something nasty. It wasn't looking good as this kicked off her IBS. A day later I also succumbed to what we now think was Norovirus.
Merry F***ing Christmas - My Arse! :moon
Oh my god what a nightmare :eek . What rotten luck. Hopefully you are all well on the mend now. Certainly a Christmas that you won’t forget, for all the wrong reasons. :(
On the bright side - I lost over a stone in weight :rollin :rollin :rollin
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On the bright side - I lost over a stone in weight :rollin :rollin :rollin
Wow that is a serious weight loss :eek . I’m sure you could achieve the same result a lot more pleasantly, albeit over a greater time period. :)
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On the bright side - I lost over a stone in weight :rollin :rollin :rollin
Wow that is a serious weight loss :eek . I’m sure you could achieve the same result a lot more pleasantly, albeit over a greater time period. :)
:rollin :rollin :rollin I'm considering writing a book "How to lose weight quickly and feel like shite"
(without illustration's I hasten to add :lol :lol )
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On the bright side - I lost over a stone in weight :rollin :rollin :rollin
Wow that is a serious weight loss :eek . I’m sure you could achieve the same result a lot more pleasantly, albeit over a greater time period. :)
:rollin :rollin :rollin I'm considering writing a book "How to lose weight quickly and feel like shite"
(without illustration's I hasten to add :lol :lol )
Spoke to my daughter yesterday. By the sound of it she had a similar illness last Thursday, on her day off as well. Lasted a couple of days, not nice at all.
Good luck with the book :thumbup . I’ll give it a miss and just try to have a strict diet this month, dig out my pushbike, might even ride it, and see what the scales say at the end of the month. :)
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and see what the scales say at the end of the month. :)
Hopefully not "No Coaches Please" :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Well, dry January is over, and coupled with a bit of a diet lost 12.2lbs. Quite happy with that as losing a few pounds when you’re getting old isn’t easy. However it’s the Dragon Rally next weekend , so will no doubt put it all back :lol , hopefully not though.
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Well, dry January is over, and coupled with a bit of a diet lost 12.2lbs. Quite happy with that as losing a few pounds when you’re getting old isn’t easy. However it’s the Dragon Rally next weekend , so will no doubt put it all back :lol , hopefully not though.
I've put my loss back on :eek
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Well, one weekend away at the rally and the bike had 5lb extra to haul home :lol
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Well, one weekend away at the rally and the bike had 5lb extra to haul home :lol
I've had a couple of weekends away, working in various parts of the country - hate to think how much I bought home on Saturday :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Back on the tuna salad for a few days for me, before it all goes back on :eek
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Back on the tuna salad for a few days for me, before it all goes back on :eek
:rollin :rollin :rollin
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You can stop laughing now. :) Took almost two weeks, but shifted the Dragon Rally bulk plus a bit more, so now a few lbs under my target weight. Time for a curry and a few beers to celebrate………and the vicious circle continues :lol
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You can stop laughing now. :) Took almost two weeks, but shifted the Dragon Rally bulk plus a bit more, so now a few lbs under my target weight. Time for a curry and a few beers to celebrate………and the vicious circle continues :lol
I've stopped trying, not that I ever started :lol .
My problem is (and the Doc agreed), that when I work away, there is very little, easily obtainable, sensible food options and you can easily end up bored of pub grub as the menu's literally the same everywhere you go. (That's primarily due to pubs no longer physically cooking, but nuking pre-prepared food instead).
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I've stopped trying, not that I ever started :lol .
My problem is (and the Doc agreed), that when I work away, there is very little, easily obtainable, sensible food options and you can easily end up bored of pub grub as the menu's literally the same everywhere you go. (That's primarily due to pubs no longer physically cooking, but nuking pre-prepared food instead).
I suppose working away from home on a fairly regular basis, even for short periods, does put the brakes on eating proper food. As you say, most pub grub is batch cooked and then frozen, to be nuked at a later date. You do wonder how so many options can be offered on the menu in some smaller places, as their kitchen wouldn’t be big enough if it was all fresh. But then it would be a darn sight dearer. Is working away from home fairly constant throughout the year for you, or more seasonal?
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I've stopped trying, not that I ever started :lol .
My problem is (and the Doc agreed), that when I work away, there is very little, easily obtainable, sensible food options and you can easily end up bored of pub grub as the menu's literally the same everywhere you go. (That's primarily due to pubs no longer physically cooking, but nuking pre-prepared food instead).
I suppose working away from home on a fairly regular basis, even for short periods, does put the brakes on eating proper food. As you say, most pub grub is batch cooked and then frozen, to be nuked at a later date. You do wonder how so many options can be offered on the menu in some smaller places, as their kitchen wouldn’t be big enough if it was all fresh. But then it would be a darn sight dearer. Is working away from home fairly constant throughout the year for you, or more seasonal?
Fairly constant at the moment - I drove 2500 miles in just over 3 weeks (Jan 28th - Feb 21st) and I think the cycle is about to start again. Got a trip to Edinburgh week after next lol.
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Very difficult to have a settled diet then. Plenty of work keeps the wolves from the door, so all good in the long run :thumbup
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Very difficult to have a settled diet then. Plenty of work keeps the wolves from the door, so all good in the long run :thumbup
I am aiming at a few days off so I can get the Fazer ready for the new season. Got all of the parts - just need the time to deal with it all.
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I am aiming at a few days off so I can get the Fazer ready for the new season. Got all of the parts - just need the time to deal with it all.
Fork oil change today….£19 for a litre of Motul’s finest 7.5wt :eek . Callipers and exup valve service tomorrow, then should be set for another season of fun and frolics.
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And there's me trying to get enough time to swap out the inlet valve shims (which are all measuring tight) and that's just the start of the list. Bead Blasting cabinet arrived today, so that's got too find a home on Saturday in the workshop first. Then I can clean off all of the bits and pieces not dealt with properly on previous fettling
sessions seasons :D .
Wife's Birthday on Monday, so far I've sorted out a family get together on Sunday and I've suggested a trip to Ikea on Monday - going for maximum brownie points this time - maybe, just maybe I'll get a couple of hours piece........ :lol :lol :lol
My list is:
Valve Clearances
The cylinder head coolant tubes are corroded - blast and refinish
All the engine covers - blast and refinish (including valve cover) & new gaskets.
Front of engine - clean and repaint (including the engine mounting brackets and bars and the coolant tubes)
Exhaust - clean and polish headers - I might repack the baffle (that's only 'a' might)
Carbs - adjust mixture screws, balance etc. (A couple of the pots are running rich and I also might do the airbox mod at the same time)
New radiator.
I've also currently got the sump off - I wanted to see if at 85k miles, the 10w40 car oil I had previously been using has had any negative effects - no it hasn't lol. (I changed to 5w30 last year, so that the Fazer 1000, Yamaha 600 Diversion, Honda VT750, Ford Focus 2.0 TDI and Chrysler 300 CRD diesel are all on the same oil - didn't make any difference to the Fazer, so I think that's the oil of choice for this year - £50 for 20 litres on ebay :lol :lol )
I have already upgraded the lamps in the instrument cluster and I have new clock faces to fit if I feel like it.
I do want to strip and clean the rear caliper - not that it gets used very much!
And I keep looking at the front tyre - I have a new one so it's only an extra hour or so to fit and balance.
Anyway here's a picture of the clock faces - I have a spare set for sale if anyone's interested.
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Wow, you’re certainly going to town, maintenance extreme, excellent. 50 quid for 20 litres, I’ve just paid that for 5 litres of fully synth. I know using fully synth is considered over the top, but after switching to it at around 12k miles, after reading an article posted by Falcon, I’ve stuck with fully synth, although Motul, which I use, is one of the more expensive brands.
I’ve just changed the brake fluid front and back, as my final pre season maintenance. The rear brake is the best I’ve had on any bike, but for some reason, no doubt the tortuous route of the hose, always gives me grief getting it bled properly. Had to resort to removing the torque arm and threading the calliper through the wheel, in order to get it higher than the master cylinder. Always works, but a chore I could have done without. Some new nipple dust caps should arrive today, as the Hel ones haven’t lasted very well, and that should be about it until the front tyre will want changing after my Le Mans trip next month. Good luck with your project, Spring is just around the corner :thumbup
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And there's me trying to get enough time to swap out the inlet valve shims (which are all measuring tight) and that's just the start of the list. Bead Blasting cabinet arrived today, so that's got too find a home on Saturday in the workshop first. Then I can clean off all of the bits and pieces not dealt with properly on previous fettling sessions seasons :D .
Wife's Birthday on Monday, so far I've sorted out a family get together on Sunday and I've suggested a trip to Ikea on Monday - going for maximum brownie points this time - maybe, just maybe I'll get a couple of hours piece........ :lol :lol :lol
My list is:
Valve Clearances
The cylinder head coolant tubes are corroded - blast and refinish
All the engine covers - blast and refinish (including valve cover) & new gaskets.
Front of engine - clean and repaint (including the engine mounting brackets and bars and the coolant tubes)
Exhaust - clean and polish headers - I might repack the baffle (that's only 'a' might)
Carbs - adjust mixture screws, balance etc. (A couple of the pots are running rich and I also might do the airbox mod at the same time)
New radiator.
I've also currently got the sump off - I wanted to see if at 85k miles, the 10w40 car oil I had previously been using has had any negative effects - no it hasn't lol. (I changed to 5w30 last year, so that the Fazer 1000, Yamaha 600 Diversion, Honda VT750, Ford Focus 2.0 TDI and Chrysler 300 CRD diesel are all on the same oil - didn't make any difference to the Fazer, so I think that's the oil of choice for this year - £50 for 20 litres on ebay :lol :lol )
I have already upgraded the lamps in the instrument cluster and I have new clock faces to fit if I feel like it.
I do want to strip and clean the rear caliper - not that it gets used very much!
And I keep looking at the front tyre - I have a new one so it's only an extra hour or so to fit and balance.
Anyway here's a picture of the clock faces - I have a spare set for sale if anyone's interested.
Aaanndd..... I decided to purchase a "home electroplating kit" to get all of the bits that should be shiney, shiney again. Currently looking at anodising ingredients, as my front blue spots are different shades of blue, which quite frankly will not do :lol :lol :lol . (I'm looking at red - should blend nicely with the rest of the bike without being to blingy!)
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Do you have to get some special gadget to remove the blue spot inserts. If you had a scrap of similar material you could have an anodising practise to make sure you get the desired effect on the inserts. Sounds like a great toy for sure :thumbup
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There are plenty out there for sale
https://gbmotorcycleproducts.com/yamaha-blue-spot-caliper-piston-removal-tool/
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There are plenty out there for sale
https://gbmotorcycleproducts.com/yamaha-blue-spot-caliper-piston-removal-tool/ (https://gbmotorcycleproducts.com/yamaha-blue-spot-caliper-piston-removal-tool/)
The one I bought is very much the same - however, I found it a little bit loose in the blue spot, so I have wrapped the tool with heat shrink (and shrunk it) as I don't want to mark the blue (soon to be red) spots when refitting. The replacement O rings are easily obtainable from Bikers toolbox.
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There are plenty out there for sale
https://gbmotorcycleproducts.com/yamaha-blue-spot-caliper-piston-removal-tool/ (https://gbmotorcycleproducts.com/yamaha-blue-spot-caliper-piston-removal-tool/)
The one I bought is very much the same - however, I found it a little bit loose in the blue spot, so I have wrapped the tool with heat shrink (and shrunk it) as I don't want to mark the blue (soon to be red) spots when refitting. The replacement O rings are easily obtainable from Bikers toolbox.
Good thinking, I did wonder how good a fit the socket gadget would be. Heat shrinking it is ideal. You’d better get a wriggle on with your plans as summer will have been and gone :) . Pics ASAP.
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So, progress (sort of). I didn't like the look of the corroded aluminium casing on the front of the crankcase. Went to take it off and both attaching bolts snapped and the casing broke.
I've learnt how to tig weld aluminium this afternoon :eek .
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I have removed the upper remains of the bolt - that one was easy. The other is proving a bit of a C***. I've tried heat, no joy, so I've ground it down and will drill out and retap/helicoil as required.
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But, by far, the best thing I've done this weekend is fitted the longer clutch operating arm. I fitted a new cable at the same time - made all of the adjustments (for a change) and I wish I had done this years ago - possibly a one finger clutch operation. :D :D :D
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All of the outer casings are now sprayed and fitted. I went to fit the sump, then realised that I still had to fit the coolant tube that goes through the sump. Following a read of someone's else's problem when they nicked an O ring, I have decided to fit the tube first, making sure that the O rings are where they should be before wrapping up the bottom end. ;)
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Shouldn't this have been in the What did you do with your Fazer today thread? ;)
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All of the outer casings are now sprayed and fitted. I went to fit the sump, then realised that I still had to fit the coolant tube that goes through the sump. Following a read of someone's else's problem when they nicked an O ring, I have decided to fit the tube first, making sure that the O rings are where they should be before wrapping up the bottom end. ;)
Well, you’ve certainly been a busy boy. I presume you drilled the stud out ok, as I was going to suggest a gadget that I’ve got. It looks like a drill chuck with flats on the outside, and gets screwed on anti clockwise. As it’s tightened with a spanner the internal jaws grip the stud and unscrew it, usually with a high success rate.
I remember you getting an alternative clutch arm, what bike was that initially for. Good going with the tig welding. Went to night school years ago for general welding techniques. A guy there just wanted to hone his tig skills as was building a plane. Great pics, by the way :thumbup
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Just read back through your carpal tunnel post, so the clutch arm is for an MT07. Did it go straight on using the original cable? Is this the correct part number 1WS 16340-00 ?
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Did it go straight on using the original cable? Yes
Is this the correct part number 1WS 16340-00 ? Yes
Straight swap - I fitted a new Slinky Clutch cable at the same time. I'll find out how it goes when I've completed the rest of the job.
I managed to get one of the snapped bolts out using a tool like you described - a stud puller, but the other stud has very little room for that tool. I have cut it flush with the crankcase and I'll get the drills out at the weekend (if I'm not working). I don't like using extractors of the easy out variety, never had much success with them, so I'll probably start drilling small and build up to M5. If needed, I'll helicoil it to be sure.
I forgot to take pictures of the welded casing - and I've now covered the area with JB Weld, which needs filing down to look pretty.
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Thanks for your replies, very helpful. You don’t think the left handed drill and extractor method is worth a try then, as that was my only other suggestion, other than welding a nut on it, which you can’t do now. Still, I suppose you’ve had to get round similar situations on aero engines plenty of times. Getting comfortable with decent access is half the battle as you no doubt know only too well.
I changed my clutch cable a couple of years ago, purely as a precaution, but opted for a very expensive oe item. I’ll certainly consider the clutch arm mod, as having broken a knuckle on my left hand 2 months ago, it’s far from pain free. Going for a whizz on Friday as the forecast is good, to see if it’s going to be much of a problem or not.
Good luck with the stud :thumbup
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Shouldn't this have been in the What did you do with your Fazer today thread? ;)
Should of, could of - killing two birds with one stone here!
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Managed to get a couple of hours in the garage/workshop/playroom on Saturday afternoon. Ended up drilling out the snapped stud and fitting a Helicoil. I hate using Easyout's, they can be good when the snapped stud is loose already, (who snaps a loose bolt/screw?) but if the thing is seized or corroded in place, I find that the simple act of using one, forces the remaining stud material outwards onto the thread and nothing happens until the easyout snaps - then you've got two problems!
Anyway, coolant Foo Foo valve sorted and back in position. :lol
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Nice job :thumbup . Expect you hope to be finished in time for Mayday, when hopefully the weather bucks up. Going to Le Mans on Thursday for the 24hour. Looking at the current forecast for the early hours, the heated grips will be getting a workout for sure.
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"Expect you hope to be finished in time for Mayday, when hopefully the weather bucks up"
Neither will be happening the way it's going - job's are piling up. Just confirmed that May Bank holiday weekend I'll be working at Goodwood and between then and now I've got a job on near Teeside as well.
And as for the weather......... :'( (I blame Brexit, Dominic Cummins, Donald Trump, The Russians, Immigration, etc etc :lol )
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Bank holiday at Goodwood. Shame it’s not the Festival of Speed or the Revival weekends, that would have been epic. :thumbup
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Bank holiday at Goodwood. Shame it’s not the Festival of Speed or the Revival weekends, that would have been epic. :thumbup
Unless I had free tickets I don't think I would go - I've heard horror stories regarding arriving, parking and exiting the site.
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A pal used to be a chef there, and got me a ticket to the Festival of Speed once. Going by bike is imperative as local roads get gridlocked :eek .