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Everything posted by HomerPlata
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Nice looking bike, I wish I had Repsol fairings on mine
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Sorry I can't offer any solution, but I did used to have a GS500F which had similar electrical issues (especially in the wet), so I can sympathise. It's a shame, because I loved that bike otherwise, I just couldn't trust it to start in the cold/wet without getting some expensive work done to it
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100% this. I've only ever had modest-to-neglible pay rises whilst in the job (not including promotions), whereas I've always moved to new places for a decent bump in salary. It's a shame that loyalty is not rewarded these days, but that's the reality of it. Take advantage of the situation if you can
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Nob of the day for me is the stripy little yellow bast*rd that got into my helmet on the way to work this morning Luckily I was stopped at lights, so my little spaz-out didn't cause a crash, but I just learned a valuable lesson about when and where to open the visor for a bit of fresh air
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chain breaker/riveter
HomerPlata replied to anth_85's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Not exactly what you're asking for, since it's not eligible for Prime, but this is a nice cheap riveter/breaker: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CJDD0EE Full disclosure: I didn't use it to break the chain, only to rivet the new one. I used this to break the chain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01I4POX4Q Their combined price is about the same as the single tool listed previously, plus you also get an angle grinder for use elsewhere... -
No more L Plates for me!
HomerPlata replied to Smee's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Well done sir! -
start to finish training blog
HomerPlata replied to anth_85's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Congrats! Get the CBR, you know it makes sense -
Thanks for the advice guys. All done and dusted now, with a shiny new gold chain. I did check those rubber thingies inside the wheel, they're all in good shape, tar
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Thank you sir
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I had a fair amount of difficulty in attempting to remove the front sprocket over the weekend (ended up stripping the thread or whatever from the inside of what-must-have-been-a-cheap 14mm socket in doing so). I'm just on here to double-check - I am supposed to be turning it left-loosey aren't I?
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I assumed he meant continuing round to the 3rd exit, and 'going left' just meant turning off at the 2nd, but yeah, always a useful diagram to have when you're arguing with dickheads about which lane they should be in at a roundabout
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Summer gear on a budget
HomerPlata replied to NewBob's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Just bought meself one of those mesh/armour thingies. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Cycling-Protector-Motocross-Protective/dp/B018QXEU76 Last rode a couple of days ago and was sweating absolute buckets in my insulated jacket I'm still sticking with the regular pants for now, just with the liner taken out. -
Done
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The Oxford Heated Grips challenge...
HomerPlata replied to HomerPlata's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Fair point, never thought of that. I just thought it might have been a bravado thing, like choosing the hottest curry off the menu to impress a bird -
Thanks mate, it was more to do with the way I strolled in like Billy big-bollocks come to save the day, only to be mangled by a tiny little creature
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Me, yesterday. There was a little Jack Russell in the road on the way home from work, both lanes stopped and a decent tailback building up. I filtered through, and felt obliged to stop. Looked like he'd been hit by a car, but was still able to walk n that. I pull over, get off the bike, and can see that a few people there already have a plan of bundling him into some fella's car and taking him to the nearest vets. Only problem - he's very scared and bitey. "Not to worry folks, I am here! Look at my big leather gloves, I will be fine!", I thought to myself as I attempted to pick up the little fella. Well he absolutely savaged me Bit right through my gloves. I involuntarily called him a little C-word and dropped him. It took a woman to come over, chuck a coat over him and calmly place him in the car. Rightfully I looked a proper dickhead Never stopping for dogs again!
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Mod 1 - The nerves are kicking in
HomerPlata replied to Scox91's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Wait, you've never ridden anything bigger than a 125 and you've got a MOD 1 test on Monday? -
Cordless Digital Compressor
HomerPlata replied to raesewell's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Nice one, I think I'm tempted to invest -
Hazard perception test
HomerPlata replied to Staffy's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
I did, I clicked my finger on my petrol tank a couple of times. The test is flawed. -
Hazard perception test
HomerPlata replied to Staffy's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
I got 90%+ in the hazard perception test, then got swiped by a car after 3 months riding. It's not an exact science -
Cordless Digital Compressor
HomerPlata replied to raesewell's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Be interested to hear if this is any good - and whether or not it would fit comfortably under the seat on a CBR 600. Nice one. -
Waterproofing Boots
HomerPlata replied to Lanceautoman's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
Plastic bags on your feet? -
Beowulf exhausts
HomerPlata replied to Lateralus's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
I've got one on mine, but it was on there when I bought it so I can't describe the difference. Sounds nice though, and it's not so loud that the neighbours hate me (at least not blatantly to my face). Wish I could be more helpful. -
Best way to start riding?
HomerPlata replied to Ktj6's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
I echo the majority of opinions on here, go for the A2 definitely (provided that you enjoy the CBT). You will definitely get bored of a 125 very quickly.