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yes we do that when we go over for the TT it's cheaper with the bikes in the van plus we can take more stuff Yes lots of people doing it now, I used to do it other way when I had a M/X bike, put it in a van and go greenlaning when I got there. You get the best of both worlds and as you say it's much cheaper.

I can see where you're coming from with this one, I rode to Verbier a couple of years ago, hell of a long ride, and yes, you're right, the worst part was riding through the UK. I spoke to a mate at lunch time, him and his wife have been to Spain a couple of times, they put their bike in the back of the van, its mainly so they can take all there other toys with them for a three week holiday, he said they never have any problems other than a cursory check at the port, they open the back, have a quick look and on they go .... Hope you have a good trip

Something else I don't understand with Amazon, there's quite a lot of stuff that states "does not deliver to highlands and Islands" which means living on the IOM I'm goosed. Now this is where it gets confusing, my sister lives in Belfast, she can order an item from her account in Belfast that for me, states "does not deliver to the highlands and islands" and have it delivered directly to me on the Island .... How does that work

This was all news .... I can't believe you could lose your account for a mistake that you know nothing about at the point of ordering, thanks for putting me in the picture, Just passed this on to my sister

Since when did Amazon start putting limits on the quantity of items you can buy? Tried to purchase two echo dots, got to checkout to see some message that prevented me from proceeding to payment, checked with customer service and they told me they are limited to one per household .... And there was me thinking they were a business trying to sell things to customers.

Yep had the same thing happen a few years ago, nothing as expensive as car, it was a fold down roof rack for carrying three kayaks, I used the second chance offer and the bidder did exactly the same, I obviously told him to F... off! Just some wise ass being a cock.

Only emergency vehicles are allowed to be fitted with blue flashing lights, working or not. Yes you're right, it was lumped in with Sect: 19 of the road safety act 2006 when it was updated, there are also rules on displaying battenburg Hi-vis markings on your vehicle, red and yellow is Fire, Blue Police and Green ambulance, any non emergency vehicles displaying this battenburg can be challenged.

Cost me £120 for a Battlax, I quite like the tyres, seem good in all weathers. Really good of him to let me in his nice car I was piss wet through! Well impressed, good people do still exist

OK weather here today was crap, riding over the mountain road to Douglas, fog, wind and rain, felt the back end getting out of sorts so pulled over, F------ nail in my tyre! Couldn't have picked a worst time. My thanks goes out to a good Samaritan, Audi driver who stopped and gave me a lift into Douglas. I know some people on this forum put them down and give them a bad rep, but credit where credits due, he got me out of a real fix! Just goes to show, doesn't matter what you ride or what you drive, there's good and bad in everyone.

Yes have to agree, it'll be the fault of the system, not the fact that he's obviously a scrote ....

This a great example of the biking community working cohesively with the Police to reduce bike crime, I've always said we all have a part to play and I think that this is good press... https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2019/07/serial-offender-charged-with-large-number-of-motorbike-thefts/

That sounds pretty good compared to some quotes I've heard people get

The evidence would suggest otherwise, although we could all blether on about this till we're blue in the face, whether you feel alcohol affects your driving ability or not is subjective and dependant on many variables, one pint of normal beer is three units, stronger lager or beer increases that number. Personally, if I'm driving, the vehicle stays at home. The evidence would suggest that 2 units of alcohol increases reaction time by 0.2 seconds, again there are many variables to be taken into consideration, whilst some people may feel that this is also subjective there is research based evidence out there to support it. I respect anyones right to do what they feel is right for them, as for me, if I was to ever hit anyone, and god forbid I ever did, I would like to have a clear conscience that the one pint I had drank hadn't made that difference to my ability https://www.the-alcoholism-guide.org/alcohol-driving.html That is fair enough, though until such point as they bring in a total 0% alcohol consumption and driving I shall continue to have the 1 pint

The evidence would suggest otherwise, although we could all blether on about this till we're blue in the face, whether you feel alcohol affects your driving ability or not is subjective and dependant on many variables, one pint of normal beer is three units, stronger lager or beer increases that number. Personally, if I'm driving, the vehicle stays at home. The evidence would suggest that 2 units of alcohol increases reaction time by 0.2 seconds, again there are many variables to be taken into consideration, whilst some people may feel that this is also subjective there is research based evidence out there to support it. I respect anyones right to do what they feel is right for them, as for me, if I was to ever hit anyone, and god forbid I ever did, I would like to have a clear conscience that the one pint I had drank hadn't made that difference to my ability https://www.the-alcoholism-guide.org/alcohol-driving.html

I would be rightly pissed with a renewal quote like that .... it would make me think that someone was being a joker with it being 1290! I'd be wondering if they got the cc mixed up with the premium

I agree, some prescription medications should fall under the same banner, look how many people are now taking anti depressants long term, some of the side effects, depending on which ones their taking, affect cognitive function, even simple pain relieving drugs such a co-codamol, it contains codeine, in my opinion, just as bad as alcohol.

It was posted 2013 but I can't find anything else pertaining to it https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/answers/who-has-priority-at-an-unmarked-crossroads

Can't argue with that one

The only time I've ever seen this is where traffic lights have failed at a junction and it comes down to common sense, care and being courteous. I'm sure they do exist but I can't recall ever seeing them other than previously mentioned.

I think a leaf should be taken out of the German handbook, I've travelled along autobahns numerous times over the years and have never once hit a traffic jam, everything just flows. I don't know, maybe I've just been lucky or maybe they have the right idea when it comes to traffic management.

Mmmm maybe its my occupation or the fact I use it for commuting, I've heard that working shifts pushes the premiums up? Yup. I believe that to be true as Insurance companies calculate the risk based on the overall mileage you would advise them you plan to do per year, as the more miles you do the higher the chance of you being in a crash. You're right .... did a bit of checking, shift work, occupation and commuting pushes the price up .... bigger risk apparently!

Some companies screw people from all ends, I don't get much of a discount and have to shop around a bit but Bennetts are pretty good

Bit of a spill last night, race red flagged, Sidecars, thankfully it sounds like it wasn't to serious?

Been a good turn out this year, seems to be getting more popular, surprised at how many German plates I'm seeing

What I meant was it wasn't posted by me as a belated April fool joke, like I said, I don't profess to know it all, but if the jokes on me that's fine, I'm man enough to laugh at myself .... I can most definitely laugh at others as well though, so I suppose if you give shit you expect to take it as well