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Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - joebloggs - 11-09-15
(11-09-15, 10:33 PM)darrsi link Wrote: Designed for standard bars though?
Sure thundercat clutch stock and switch gear may be slightly different, but it would be millimeters out not an inch
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - sinto607276 - 11-09-15
(11-09-15, 11:10 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=17546.msg209940#msg209940 date=1442007194]
Designed for standard bars though?
Sure thundercat clutch stock and switch gear may be slightly different, but it would be millimeters out not an inch
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But if the barends are longer, won't they take up the difference? Meaning that your grips are over most of the bars and some of the barends?
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - joebloggs - 11-09-15
(11-09-15, 11:20 PM)sinto link Wrote: [quote author=joebloggs link=topic=17546.msg209944#msg209944 date=1442009428]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=17546.msg209940#msg209940 date=1442007194]
Designed for standard bars though?
Sure thundercat clutch stock and switch gear may be slightly different, but it would be millimeters out not an inch
[/quote]
But if the barends are longer, won't they take up the difference? Meaning that your grips are over most of the bars and some of the barends?
[/quote]
I had an email from another seller on ebay stating that the tube length of the bars he has for sale without bar ends is 260mm, the set I have are 240. Yes they would fit but they will still be loose at the end. I don't know if you've ever had a handlebar grip come off mid corner, if you have I don't need to remind you how bloody scary it was.
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - sinto607276 - 12-09-15
Quote:I had an email from another seller on ebay stating that the tube length of the bars he has for sale without bar ends is 260mm, the set I have are 240.I don't have them in front of me and you showed two separate pictures, so I was surmising, rather than actually knowing there was a difference.
Quote:Yes they would fit but they will still be loose at the end. I don't know if you've ever had a handlebar grip come off mid corner, if you have I don't need to remind you how bloody scary it was.Nope, never had that happen as I've never modded any bike with clamp on bars, but yes, I could imagine it's scary as is most times anything falls off your bike
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - lew600fazer - 12-09-15
(09-09-15, 04:12 PM)dazza link Wrote: Certain school run mum's......Hormonal, premenstrual fucking psycho's in charge of a deadly fucking weapon. Now whoever thought that was a good idea ? :grumble
It all went wrong when they gave them the fecking vote.
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - red98 - 12-09-15
Being put on hold when I phone HASTINGS to renew my insurance,,13 mins 47 sec and counting :grumble :grumble :grumble
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - sinto607276 - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 10:53 AM)red98 link Wrote: Being put on hold when I phone HASTINGS to renew my insurance,,13 mins 47 sec and counting :grumble :grumble :grumbleIs that all? I was on the phone waiting for about 25mins just to say I'd actually got 9yrs protected ncb as apposed to the 7 I put online and he then said there was no difference if I bought it there and then, but if I waited till end of month it could go up as it's changed on a daily basis!
I thought once you got a quote it lasted for 30 days? He says nope, that's only a guide price and when you actually go to purchase it, it can change! Foccin insurance rip off!
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - fazersharp - 12-09-15
Idiots in cars driving like a loon just to try and prove something by keeping up with me on twisty country roads putting me in danger as they push too hard.
You know what I do -------- pull over, let them past and hang back and let them be a twat way off in front of me out of my way.
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - red98 - 12-09-15
20 mins 10 secs I aint goin to get back :grumble :grumble :grumble
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - darrsi - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 10:59 AM)fazersharp link Wrote: Idiots in cars driving like a loon just to try and prove something by keeping up with me on twisty country roads putting me in danger as they push too hard.
You know what I do -------- pull over, let them past and hang back and let them be a twat way off in front of me out of my way.
Do you hear loud sireny noises, and see blue flashing lights perchance?
top :rollin :rollin :rollin
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - darrsi - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 10:57 AM)sinto link Wrote: [quote author=red98 link=topic=17546.msg209971#msg209971 date=1442051605]Is that all? I was on the phone waiting for about 25mins just to say I'd actually got 9yrs protected ncb as apposed to the 7 I put online and he then said there was no difference if I bought it there and then, but if I waited till end of month it could go up as it's changed on a daily basis!
Being put on hold when I phone HASTINGS to renew my insurance,,13 mins 47 sec and counting :grumble :grumble :grumble
I thought once you got a quote it lasted for 30 days? He says nope, that's only a guide price and when you actually go to purchase it, it can change! Foccin insurance rip off!
[/quote]
Hence the reason i refuse to phone them, online is so much less hassle, and cheaper.
Use GoCompare and they even save your details, so just add another years No Claims Bonus each year then wait a few seconds for the results.
Although my mate uses Kwik Fit Insurance yearly.
They send him a renewal rip off price through the post, he phones up to cancel, then they say "Who have you found cheaper than us?"
And every year he replies "You, ONLINE." :lol
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - fazersharp - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 11:14 AM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=fazersharp link=topic=17546.msg209974#msg209974 date=1442051953]
Idiots in cars driving like a loon just to try and prove something by keeping up with me on twisty country roads putting me in danger as they push too hard.
You know what I do -------- pull over, let them past and hang back and let them be a twat way off in front of me out of my way.
Do you hear loud sireny noises, and see blue flashing lights perchance?
top :rollin :rollin :rollin [/quote]
That is another reason to let them past as I cannot clearly see who is driving I am always suspicious why someone is interested in keeping up with me
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - sinto607276 - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 11:20 AM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=sinto link=topic=17546.msg209973#msg209973 date=1442051878]Is that all? I was on the phone waiting for about 25mins just to say I'd actually got 9yrs protected ncb as apposed to the 7 I put online and he then said there was no difference if I bought it there and then, but if I waited till end of month it could go up as it's changed on a daily basis!
[quote author=red98 link=topic=17546.msg209971#msg209971 date=1442051605]
Being put on hold when I phone HASTINGS to renew my insurance,,13 mins 47 sec and counting :grumble :grumble :grumble
I thought once you got a quote it lasted for 30 days? He says nope, that's only a guide price and when you actually go to purchase it, it can change! Foccin insurance rip off!
[/quote]
Hence the reason i refuse to phone them, online is so much less hassle, and cheaper.
Use GoCompare and they even save your details, so just add another years No Claims Bonus each year then wait a few seconds for the results.
Although my mate uses Kwik Fit Insurance yearly.
They send him a renewal rip off price through the post, he phones up to cancel, then they say "Who have you found cheaper than us?"
And every year he replies "You, ONLINE." :lol
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I did use a comparison site and they then put you through to the website of whoever you choose to go with but I realised that my ncd was different and decided to call them, big mistake see above
But yes, as you say, they are cheaper online
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - darrsi - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 11:22 AM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=17546.msg209978#msg209978 date=1442052872]
[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=17546.msg209974#msg209974 date=1442051953]
Idiots in cars driving like a loon just to try and prove something by keeping up with me on twisty country roads putting me in danger as they push too hard.
You know what I do -------- pull over, let them past and hang back and let them be a twat way off in front of me out of my way.
Do you hear loud sireny noises, and see blue flashing lights perchance?
top :rollin :rollin :rollin [/quote]
That is another reason to let them past as I cannot clearly see who is driving I am always suspicious why someone is interested in keeping up with me
[/quote]
Maybe they want to be friends. :kiss
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - esetest - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 10:59 AM)fazersharp link Wrote: Idiots in cars driving like a loon just to try and prove something by keeping up with me on twisty country roads putting me in danger as they push too hard.Yes had one of those idiots tailing me yesterday , like you I either pull over or overtake the car in front if it's safe to do so .
You know what I do -------- pull over, let them past and hang back and let them be a twat way off in front of me out of my way.
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - YamFazFan - 12-09-15
Why is it that when you change radio channel in the car and it's a song you really like that's currently playing it's always just coming to an end, whereas if it's a song you really dislike it's always just starting!?? :wall.
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - joebloggs - 12-09-15
(12-09-15, 10:59 AM)fazersharp link Wrote: Idiots in cars driving like a loon just to try and prove something by keeping up with me on twisty country roads putting me in danger as they push too hard.
You know what I do -------- pull over, let them past and hang back and let them be a twat way off in front of me out of my way.
Motorcyclists who can't ride getting in the way of my car on roads they should own........
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - celticdog - 27-09-15
I'm starting to notice a lot of twat drivers, going too fast for road conditions,screaming up outside lanes trying to get a few cars ahead, DELIBERATELY moving out when your filtering etc.
LUCKILY it's very easy to spot them, they tend to be young males in a small family car. You can't miss them- there are
TWO VERTICAL STRIPES running down to the rear of the vehicle.
Is it a special care in the community initiative or something?
Today that's "What Gets My Goat"
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - crickleymal - 28-09-15
People who think it's acceptable to drive at 35mph in a 50 speed limit but who don't change speed when in a 30 limit.
Re: Today's "What Gets My Goat" - maddog04 - 29-09-15
wonnie pickerwin :lol :lol :lol