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General / Re: Family Military Traditions
« on: 03 March 2014, 05:23:47 pm »My grandfather fought with the Yugoslav Partisans ( Europe's most effective anti-Nazi resistance movement, holding a lot of German divisions busy) in the north of our country. Never liked to talk about war. Never hated Germans, just fascists. When I asked him if he got wounded, he laughed and said "yes, in the arse once".He was decorated after the war (got those medals on his chest on some special occasions, but never talked about them).
Father was with the police during 1999. NATO bombing of my country, when the police were mobilized along with the army, entering police buildings that were targeted to save, or keep com. equipment working, but was lucky to get out in time every time.
That's really interesting Slaninar, the various resistance movements around Europe did an amazing job in keeping the German army busy. A very dangerous thing to do.
Mickey
Certainly was. Photos from a trip to France and Flanders last year, this was in Arras where resistance fighters were shot by the nazis.
It was one of those places that has an aura about it, really quiet, no one around except us. Sobering.
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 02 March 2014, 10:43:25 am »QuoteNext challenge: Your bike next to a mine or quarryGreat - gos from half dead dafs to a hole in the ground
We can't all be soft southern fairies who like pretty flowers. There are some real men on t'forum you know...
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 28 February 2014, 06:24:19 pm »Bit of a sad pathetic display and the electric box just adds to the beauty of the scene, im sure its not the tranquil beauty the challenger had in mind.
But it does fit the bref so it has to be a pass from me
It's grim oop north, too cold for a display yet, not to mention council cutbacks.
Next challenge: Your bike next to a mine or quarry
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 28 February 2014, 04:20:18 pm »
Any good? :-)
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General / Re: and now...........the PUN GAME !!!
« on: 27 February 2014, 06:52:57 pm »
Any good comedy would be humerus...
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FZS600 Fazer / Service items
« on: 27 February 2014, 04:44:54 pm »
I'm looking at doing a service myself over the coming month and was wondering if it's worth sticking iridium plugs and K&N filter in? I don't mind spending a bit more cash on decent/OEM stuff if I'm doing it myself, already saved £££ on labour. Also what oil do you use/recommend?
While I'm in a mithering mood, the tyres that came on the bike are Dunlop sportmax, the front is getting ready for replacement shortly but the rear is nearly new. I'm fancying some Michelin Pilot road 2 or 3 next time, what are your opinions on chucking a Michy on the front and wearing the back out before putting a matching rear on? I've had no bother at all with the Dunlops but the Pilots seem to be really well regarded.
Thanks in advance, demic
While I'm in a mithering mood, the tyres that came on the bike are Dunlop sportmax, the front is getting ready for replacement shortly but the rear is nearly new. I'm fancying some Michelin Pilot road 2 or 3 next time, what are your opinions on chucking a Michy on the front and wearing the back out before putting a matching rear on? I've had no bother at all with the Dunlops but the Pilots seem to be really well regarded.
Thanks in advance, demic
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General / Re: Bike Tips 101
« on: 25 February 2014, 08:35:11 pm »
When in your back yard taking your bike off the centrestand and putting it on the sidestand to give a bit more clearance to squeeze your trailer past, take the cover off the bike first. Otherwise you will drop it. On your foot. Whilst wearing flip flops.
Don't know why I didn't just take the foccin' bike out the gate first, a short cut being longest most expensive route between two points.
Don't know why I didn't just take the foccin' bike out the gate first, a short cut being longest most expensive route between two points.
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 25 February 2014, 06:37:19 pm »Wait a min
Challenge set at 04:47:46
Completed at 04:58:42 PM
Thats 11 mins -- now unless bbb lives on the dock the rules are the picture has to be taken AFTER the challenge is set
And they are little boats
Hmmm. Leaves on the trees in the shot too. Bigbluebear?
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Events, Meets, Ride outs etc / Re: Lynn's Raven Café Big Breakfast Meet April 13th 2014
« on: 25 February 2014, 06:27:11 pm »
I'm off for this, our Doris on nights, if I can get the sprogs looked after and it's not pissing down I'll be up for it.
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 25 February 2014, 05:42:37 pm »
Nice one big blue bear, next challenge please :-)
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 25 February 2014, 04:47:46 pm »
Sorry NorthWestern, saw a bit of blue sky and couldn't resist a wee trip out. 
Copped a load of rain on t'way home though.
New challenge: Your bike next to an ocean going ship (no little boats).
Copped a load of rain on t'way home though.New challenge: Your bike next to an ocean going ship (no little boats).
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 25 February 2014, 01:40:45 pm »
'tis foccin windy out today...
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 25 February 2014, 01:37:22 pm »
How's that?
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General / Re: Camping
« on: 24 February 2014, 09:59:27 pm »
Thanks guys I reckon I'll look for a decent standard 2-3 man tent initially and see how that goes.
I reckon I'll look for a decent standard 2-3 man tent initially and see how that goes.
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General / Re: Camping
« on: 24 February 2014, 11:52:22 am »
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-turini-200-touring-tent-p290272
I'm looking for a bike specific tent this year and clocked this on Go Outdoors site. What do you experienced bike campers reckon?
I'm looking for a bike specific tent this year and clocked this on Go Outdoors site. What do you experienced bike campers reckon?
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General / Re: 2014 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 21 February 2014, 08:36:26 pm »
I'm working this weekend but this may help a foccer get a pic of one coming past on the main line.
Closet steam train fan...
http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t14/t0222a.htm
Closet steam train fan...
http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t14/t0222a.htm
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General / Re: PETITION!!!
« on: 21 February 2014, 08:19:06 pm »signed up to 9800
What a low life murderous scumbag......hope he gets something painful slow and terminal
An ER-5?