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Yeldur

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  1. Cheers! Been looking for a decent website that's actually legitimate, most of the websites I'm finding look like something I'd see when I access phishing links in my workplace lmfao. Good to have a recommendation for somewhere hahahaha.
  2. Sounds like a good way to make things worse if I did happen to get inspected again for it hahahaha, I'd rather get caught with the exhaust than get caught actively trying to hide that I had the exhaust
  3. Oh he did, I received a £100 fine for the plate, but he didn't bother to go any further with the exhaust, not too sure why, but presumably it was too much effort for him to bother. So you paid £100 because you didn't spent £12 on a proper plate... Yeah not the smartest move admittedly hahahahaha, I did originally have a legal plate on it, but it snapped, and at that point I just put back on the plate it came with (Which was illegal) and didn't bother to get a replacement for it. Going to be ordering a proper plate today so that I don't get pulled again
  4. I just don't understand why he made a fuss about the exhaust but didn't give you a "present" for the number plate. That would have been a easy one for him. Oh he did, I received a £100 fine for the plate, but he didn't bother to go any further with the exhaust, not too sure why, but presumably it was too much effort for him to bother. Edit: Sorry, just realised I didn't make that clear in the original post, I should have said they didn't fine me for the exhaust, they definitely did for the plate!
  5. I wonder if I can get away with it, he definitely did an inspection but as far as I'm aware he didn't note anything down, just said that he'd be back to see me in 2-3 weeks to check that I'd changed the exhaust (I suspect that it's a lie to pressure me into changing it, because why would he actually bother) Like stated before really, I got pulled because of the plate, chances are so long as I stay legal in other measures it won't be noticed. That being said, if I got pulled by the same bloke again I'd be screwed in all likelihood lmfao. So long as it passes MOT not sure that it's too much of an issue besides me maybe getting another fine. That being said will probably need to inspect the bike properly and see if it does actually have a stamp. I must have a decent MOTer as he's never brought it up before lmfao, always passed with flying colours no questions asked!
  6. Unfortunately that's not something I have, as I purchased the bike as it was and didn't receive that when I purchased it from the guy. I received the receipt for it from the garage that installed it but not a certificate or anything.
  7. Thanks, guess it is illegal then if it doesn't have that stamp. A damn shame as I love this exhaust lmfao
  8. Yep, passed every MOT it's ever had with flying colours. I asked the police about it at the time and they said that MOTers generally don't bother checking it, but it's still illegal according to them.
  9. Hi all, Got a quick question as I'm not 100% sure, got pulled today for my baby sized numberplate (Should have gotten the bloody replacement after my legal one broke ) - They did an inspection of the bike and told me that because my exhaust wasn't stamped (Or they couldn't find a stamp, not sure which it is as I had no idea that there were even regs regarding that) that it wasn't road legal and that I need to get it replaced. They didn't fine me or even caution me (EDIT: For the exhaust! I did get a fine for the plate!) which technically means that the stop and the fine I received are null & void, but I digress... Is the officer correct? Do I need to replace my exhaust? This is the exhaust I'm currently using: https://dan-moto.com/collections/bandit/products/ldexgp-su2001-r5-1 Currently riding a Bandit 600 It was on the bike when I bought it, I never thought anything of it and didn't bother checking it as it sounded good and that was all that I really cared about at the time.
  10. I have and still do, the only place I have armour is on the knees and they don't get in the way at all. In fact they actually make my job easier as it means I can kneel down without putting pressure on my knees lol (When I need to go under my desk or kneel down next to somebody elses to watch their screen) - They're meant to be comfortable attire that you can wear day to day but also have protection from danger.
  11. What phone have you got? Those photos look very high resolution. They also look edited, I'm assuming you had some sort of filter enabled? Or have you done some editing in photoshop?
  12. If you're not looking for speed but for a workhorse that will last you a long time you do have a few options, the cheapest and easiest would be doing your CBT and then getting a 125cc bike. The more expensive would be CBT -> DAS -> Get a bike. Two very well renowned bikes for being very reliable: https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/suzuki/gs125/1982/ GS125 https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/cg125/1975/ CG125 Both of these are renowned for having bulletproof engines that just go on for years so long as you look after them. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/cbr125r/2004/ CBR125 - Something a little more modern, the CBR125, can't go wrong here either, bit more sporty yes but again I've seen these bikes last forever and ever. This gives you a good idea as to who is the most reliable out there as well (Keep in mind this is from 2015 so numbers will have changed since then) https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/04/who-makes-the-most-reliable-motorcycle/index.htm
  13. I'd concur with what Mike is saying, as you already ride bikes you have experience in the basics of riding a bike, doing some training and going straight for your DAS isn't a bad idea. The jump from a small bike to a big bike can seem quite daunting but really it isn't, I've had friends who have gone from a 125 straight to a 1200 and whilst yes there is a massive difference in power, the fundamentals are all still the same, you just have to be less gunny on the throttle because of the added power. Obviously the main thing with doing your DAS is the costs involved, doing your bike test is expensive and if it's your first road bike with insurance your rates are going to be through the roof if you start out on a 1200cc bike. For me I rid for a year and a bit on my 125 before I jumped up to my bigger bike and my insurance isn't ridiculous but it is still expensive for me. You definitely want to do some quotes with insurers first (You can get a very basic idea by doing it online, but you would be much better pressed speaking to insurer's directly)
  14. You should get whatever you feel you would be comfortable riding. Some factors you'll want to think about: What will be your primary usage for it? Commuting? Riding for fun? Where will you be taking it? Long distance? Short distance? How long will you be riding for? Hours on end? Intervals? I've heard fantastic things about the Duke 125 from a friend of mine, says you can really chuck the thing about (for a 125 at least) There are plenty of great 125's out there but to know really what might be best for you it would be better if you answer those three questions above, will help others to give a more accurate and fitting answer.
  15. Real bikers ride purely naked wearing nothing but a top hat to show that you are a true gentleman, then you ride around smashing peoples mirrors off because really you're all about that bikelife, don't forget to beat up a few kids along the way and steal a couple of motorbikes.
  16. Look left to right and the wind will take off the rain for you, obviously don't do it stupidly and take your eyes off the road but if you shift your head slightly to the left and slightly to the right the wind will take it all off. I never invest in any products as doing that is just simple and easy.
  17. Spot on Yeldur. They are just starting to properly look into hearing loss and motorcycling. The baby boomer generation is providing the info because they are the first generation where theres a substantial cohort who rode over a long period without earplugs and are now of an age where deafness starts to really impact. From the early bits of research and what is known about the noise levels that cause damage motorcycling is right up there. The people who do use ear plugs often use poor quality disposable or semi disposable and whilst better than nothing are not up to the task. Moulded earplugs with filters are the way to go. There are a variety of companies that offer this at different prices so it’s worth a shop around, basic moulded ear plugs with motorcycle filters can be bought for as little as £70 but if you want the the music option included there’s no getting away from the fact they’re expensive. What price your hearing? With some companies (from the looks of the one Yeldurs given you a link to included) you can buy different filters to use with the same plugs. I have shooting filters and blanks (blanks are useful for stopping water getting in) that can be swapped over depending on what I’m doing. Pricey yes worth it, without a doubt. I mean right now I have a £20 pair of Pinlock earplugs that work fine, they're not as good as custom moulded ones but for now they're a good thing to protect my hearing. A lot of people tend to use foam earplugs and those are actually fine, it's just that they're more dangerous as they block off all sound as opposed to just the bad sounds. I plan to get myself some custom fitguards, though I don't know whether to fork out £200 for the music pair or just £90 for the normal custom pair with the filter. Either way, you're right, you can't put a price on your ears.
  18. https://www.customfitguards.co.uk/cf-music-sport These aren't a cheap and cheerful option but they serve two purposes: 1) To protect your hearing. Riding a motorcycle is dangerous but there is one looming danger that you are always prone to, and this is damage to your hearing, the wind noise produces a certain frequency that damages our ears, so riding around can permanently damage your ears if done for long enough, this pair will protect your ears from that frequency as it has a filter to allow you to hear normal sounds that aren't harmful whilst blocking the particular frequency that causes said damage. 2) To allow you to listen to music. Listening to music through buds isn't actually always the best idea as it can very easily damage your hearing as well if loud enough, but the reason these are a great fit for riding a motorbike is that it removes the outside noise that will cause you to listen to louder music, if you think about it, why do we turn up music in noisy settings? It's because we can't hear it well. But does the sound become quieter, or do things around us become louder causing it to appear quieter? These earbuds will stop the noises that cause you to think it's too quiet, allow you to listen at normal volumes and protect your hearing all at the same time. It's not cheap, but it will keep your ears working and away from Tinnitus (Trust me, you really do NOT want Tinnitus. I've had it before and it is seriously depressing, and I don't mean that in a jokey way, it really does drive you insane.) and also allow you to listen to music at a safer volume. The added benefit is that they are CUSTOM made to fit YOUR ear drum. That means you won't have to worry about sizing as it will be designed to fit into your ear perfectly.
  19. Did you not read the first post Oh. Oops. I never actually saw the first post, I saw what I thought was the first post. Turns out when you open up a thread in a new page it puts you onto a random page as opposed to the first one. I did wonder why the first post was someone saying "Use google maps"
  20. There's this fantastic new product that's coming out that I really like the look of, it's called Beeline Moto, they're not near completion yet, but from an outside look of this it sounds fantastic, I really like the concept and will probably end up buying one when they release it. https://beeline.co/ ">
  21. Earlier today I was riding along and my bike started getting coughy and spluttery as if I was running out of fuel (I was nowhere near it) - As I approached a roundabout I slowed down and let off the throttle, and the bike just killed itself, wouldn't start for the couple of seconds that I tried, so I pushed it off the side and tried again after about 30 seconds of looking around seeing if there were any issues, the bike started, ran completely fine no problems. Got told by a friend that when it happens just stick primer on and try to start it because sometimes the fuel in a carbed bike gets eaten up and leaves it without anything to snack on as it was very hot at the time, I tried that when it happened again later and it started up like normal. What I did find is that if I gave the bike a lot more revs from a standstill it was fine, (Not like screaming the bollocks off of the thing) - Just wondering if anyone has any idea of whether this is an issue I need to get checked out or if it IS what I was told by my friend. Other than that though it was a lovely ride out
  22. don't bank on much of a discount, if any. Having any amount of money off is worth it in my eyes, I will always be using security on my bikes to protect them from thieving bast*rds anyways, so why not buy decent quality ones that drop your insurance down just that little bit extra. I've got a lot of security on my bike, it all adds up.
  23. I've got an Oxford Boss Disc Lock, it's a big f**ker and makes a noise. As with any Oxford product the first beep is very loud and the actual alarm is a lot quieter for some dumb reason, but regardless, alarm will do f**k all to scare away ***** that want your bike anyways, it looks like it'll take a fair bit of damage before it lets anyone get your hands on it, Thatcham approved as well so should give you discount on your insurance.
  24. I've got an AGV K5-S Hurricane and it's fantastic, very comfortable, it's definitely a summer helmet as it has 2 vents at the front which you cannot close meaning that you get a very cold mouth in winter time (But then you can just wear a face mask which I do already) - It is a full face helmet so you won't be flipping it up but I've had this helmet and would never change it again if I had the choice. I've also heard really good things about the AGV AX8 Dual Evo, it's got a shit ton of vision unlike a lot of helmets. Looks pretty damn snazzy as well if I do say so myself.
  25. What model was it? Sinnis Stealth QM125-2D When did you buy it and how much did it cost? Bought it about 2 years ago as a first bike from a friend at work who was jumping up to a bigger bike for £700. It was a 2014 plate and had about 7500 miles on it Good points? Never had an issue with it starting, been a perfect bike all round in terms of that, starts first time every time, needs to have choke on unless it's been sitting in direct hot sunlight, I've put about 5000 miles onto it now and haven't had a single issue other than a chain snapping due to my own newbie self not taking good enough care of it. Every other issue on the bike I've had has been caused by myself some way or another. Took this thing on a 600 mile round trip to Calstock Bike Rally down in Cornwall which was an experience, not one I'd do again, but even so; it was definitely worth doing. I use this bike as a commuter to work now and it's still not let me down yet, I've ragged this thing around and not really taken amazing care of the thing, and it still runs and rides fine. Bad points? It's slow. All 125's are, but this one feels moreso, after measuring on a GPS based speedo inside my tank bag the max I actually got to was about 57 mph, which is on the lower end of things for 125's from what I've seen. Other than that, nothing really. It has clip ons as stock and a dual front disc (for some reason) as stock and I don't personally like the clip on style, but that's subjective. Would you get another? Nah. I'm enjoying the bike but I wouldn't buy it again just purely because I'd rather get something Japanese. Any other comments? If you can find this bike as a cheap second hander, and it looks to be in good working order, grab it, it's a good first buy if you're just starting out on bikes.
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