Grumpy Old Git

OK - I give in.... THATCHER started it (and from the comments on this thread - She was obviously a Labour MP!)

How do you get a tissue to dance? Put a little boogie in it! What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef Where does a general keep his army? In his sleevy. How do you get holy water? Boil the hell out of it

Plus gas! Halfrauds may have some in stock. Otherwise any stock penetrating fluid. Apply, wait, apply, wait, apply - leave overnight. Should be OK after that. NB. What is 'stuck'? If you have the nut off the end of the axle, is there a hole though the other end? If yes, put a strong bar through there and turn, this should free the axle. If not, refit the nut to half its thread, then tap (thump) with a soft-faced mallet or, if you don't have this tool, use a peice of 1/2 (or thicker) softwood placed on the end of the nut and hit with a normal hammer. Once moving, it should pull through fairy easily. Remember where any/all spacers and washer fit for re-assembly!

Vote for the 'CAT'.

NOTD (Monday) - Me! Did not check that my Givi pannier lid was closed securely and 100 miles later - It was not there anymore! B@@ger!

Aye up Kid!

Lost the small 'lid' from my right-hand Givi Keyless Pannier on the way back from Llanthoy today. Ripped clean off. F**k It!!!!

Did Wales Sunday / Monday. Got soaked on Sunday. Lost the small 'lid' off my right-hand pannier somewhere between Llanthony Priory and Ashford (Nr M5). Must have been insecure and the wind ripped it off - Never heard or felt a thing!

Wet Wales: Snugbury's (the Straw Sculpture has yet to be built) Limekiln's Cafe Doof Cafe Fitzpatrick's Cafe Corris Railway Museum Montford bridge Cafe Dom's Bike Stop Queenswood Cafe Bishop's Meadow Cafe Llanthony Priory Wales Completed!

Won't need the PA. Just need to hand it out, collect in, mark up and drink more beer!

I have PR 3's.

In the 'good old days', we used to get the engine running at about 1/3rd revs and drip brake fluid into the carb air intake. Once the smoke clears, it would run 'as sweet as a nut'! I believe you can now get modern 'de-coke' additives.

I'll ignore you next time then........

Snake in the Grass - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch

There is a promo on at the mo'... Dealers are offering a packet of Crawford Cream Crackers with every purchase!

Get some 'Race Nitro' and fill your tank with it. Press start and use the exploding flames to cook your burgers whilst you look at a list of 600cc bikes and think about booking your test.

If you have an angle grinder and access to a welding kit - They ALL fit! Seriously though, most suppliers list the bikes that the new cans will fit on.

Wilco.

You getting a brand new Chinese Ped?

Whispers and Moans - Crowded House

You still living together? At least it was not your favourite steed!

Some are! Others have two, or even 3, electrodes. You would get more improvement in performance by upgrading your fuel, changing the gearing and re-mapping. NB. 'Go-Faster' stripes also work!

Careless Memories - Duran Duran

The Song Remains The Same - Led Zeppelin