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Theory then DAS
SometimesSansEngine replied to Mercer91's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
You'll be fine. Give yourself a bit of time to get used to the additional weight, you won't notice it once you're moving but the slower speed stuff may feel a bit cumbersome at first. But as long as you don't grab the front brake and keep slipping the clutch the bike won't fall. Have you got any experience with manual transmission on a bike? You'll pick it up soon enough if not, but just let the clutch out nice and slow from a standing stop and you'll be grand -
Your worst joke!!!
SometimesSansEngine replied to Susieque's topic in News, Entertainment and Humour
This is probably on page 32 or something but whatever. I love my motorcycle, as it enables me to get to the front of any queue faster than other people. Scares the shit out of people waiting for the till at Tesco mind. -
This vid is a reasonable review and goes into the fitting too. On my ER6F the straps fit nicely around the frame under the seat, so you only get small tabs showing if the bag isn't hooked in. You can just leave them there.
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Kriega. Not the cheapest but waterproof, easy to get on and off, converts to a bag so easy to carry at your destination.
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Yes but try to remember that's a problem with them, not you. Don't let it put you off! You have a lot of learning to do and hopefully it's the start of a lovely [strikeout]money pit[/strikeout] passion Grammar is only important when it helps understanding of what you're trying to say. The old joke that grammar is the difference between: Helping your uncle jack off a horse Helping your uncle jack, off a horse
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Theory then DAS
SometimesSansEngine replied to Mercer91's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Good luck but hopefully you'll breeze the theory. -
How would they get the QR code in the first place? Are you thinking of somehow printing it and getting it to them in advance?
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Here's the vid if you want it, if you were in any doubt that the water height and speed would make most normal people deciding against attempting to cross https://www.facebook.com/stephen.wade.1422/posts/3436249259720515?__cft__[0]=AZU-TAFW6YxxTRl0c_ZIddBMdjmyCbCC5su2Pqg_FvAWZbpdPF8y3FlP2Ph68dWWVA6soOEWkvC_iWERK7VSxLFcGIB7jKQLe0C2p473IvZZINp-KOV12HoVayzUvU-nHB5m9VWbOekAuMomfJprYLEJH5KYCyriyalt8ONviC6_KHLMoz0lw1wPzeQXRMQl02BEPTm50NWY9VDru1LewBM8&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-y-R Short of a dam bursting unexpectedly so it was inches when you started crossing you wouldn't ever attempt this would you.... The only positive I could take was that I think his top box stayed dry.
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Had something similar in a second hand greenhouse I bought. Was mighty glad I took photos of it as I took it down....
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Double oil change day. Two bikes done.
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Drift Ghost 4K - failed
SometimesSansEngine replied to S-Westerly's topic in Motorbike Helmet/Bike Camera Reviews
Did they not have issues with the battery? I'm sure I read that they were failing and the battery in the session wasn't changeable which meant the camera was scrap once the battery died.... I only have a sample size of one, my trusty first gen that I've had for over four years. The battery life has definitely reduced but it still works. -
Drift Ghost 4K - failed
SometimesSansEngine replied to S-Westerly's topic in Motorbike Helmet/Bike Camera Reviews
Still not sure why GoPro stopped producing the Hero Session. Completely different shape and fully waterproof without a case. -
Hey there [mention]David8614[/mention], similar position to you both in age and riding background on bikes. First year is expensive (when I totted mine up it came as a bit of a shock!) but when it comes to kit I suggest trying everything on with an open mind then consider cost. You can easily buy twice if you scrimp first time round. However the the Richa textiles I got a few years ago for the best part of £500 still serve me well and I think they will for years to come. When you first get on a bike, even a 125, the additional weight (especially being high up) may throw you if you're used to road bikes. It did for me. I also had to learn to keep power on in bends, compared to road bikes where you mostly disengage drive (by not pedalling) when you corner. Based on where you are, have a look at https://roadcraftnottingham.co.uk/. Even if you don't train with him check his youtube channel out. Whoever you consider enquire now as they'll have a backlog due to the lack of testing. The advice on insurance is sound but in my experience at your age if you get a bike that's renowned for being a 'newbie' bike you won't pay much.
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That tree on the driveway that has never dropped sap? Well it waited until I parked my bike under it That hand sanitiser that was like gold dust a few months back? Came in handy.
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Police safety video
SometimesSansEngine replied to manxie49's topic in News, Entertainment and Humour
Having said all that... there is something stupid about having to wear a fluorescent jacket in fog.... -
Motorbikes in Nottingham's bus lanes
SometimesSansEngine replied to Lateralus's topic in Motorbike Chat
If you ever get involved in cycle campaigning you'll know how laughable it is when it's claimed you're a "powerful lobby". Actually what you've got there as a consultation reply could have easily been written in response to a cycling campaign or initiative. For whatever reasons doing anything on the roads always seems to add up quick, whether it's consultations, publishing the TROs and changing the signs (plus I think all the plans need to go through lots of 'officers' to ensure that all the plans, paint and signs meet regs) You'd assume they could just stick a picture of a motorbike on the existing blue signs but what do we know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (The idea that loads of people were going to look at a motorcyclist zipping past them during the trial period and think "ooh, what a good idea, must do my CBT is an odd one. If that was one of the success criteria then the trial was always doomed to failure. Research has shown that many people only switch modes of transport - especially for a commute - during a major life event, such as a change of job, location, divorce etc. Not a bus lane trial) -
Police safety video
SometimesSansEngine replied to manxie49's topic in News, Entertainment and Humour
I've seen this one before. It's the fault of the following rider. It may not have been a copper there, it could have been a sheep. A queue around that corner. A car that crashed. A motorcyclist in the road. The conditions are atrocious. The first guy sees the copper and slows with zero drama. Then in comes the following rider. Count the following distance (there's a few reference points you can do this). At MOST he's two seconds behind... in those conditions. It takes him a few seconds to react and then panic grabs. We can all do it, but the clusterfuck he's got himself into means it's the panic grab that kicks in. His footage shows he had all the room (and time) in the world to swerve. Then there's the second following guy. Who save what looks like a small rear lock up towards the end of his stop comes to a halt well before the collection of riders in front of him. Anyone blaming the copper has to ask why two of the riders failed to stop and the middle didn't. -
Is it worth pausing your WordPress efforts and playing around with Squarespace? https://www.squarespace.com/ I've heard good things about their templates, including the store type templates. You can build something as a trial before committing. I also know some discount codes. If you're struggling it sounds like they'll struggle, and in my experience they'll be pretty unmotivated to deal with what they'll perceive as any struggle
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What did you do in the pandemic of 2020?
SometimesSansEngine replied to onesea's topic in General Chat
If keeping sane via exercise wasn't my thing this would have been a viable option -
What did you do in the pandemic of 2020?
SometimesSansEngine replied to onesea's topic in General Chat
Was sent to work from home by my employer before it became cool to do soDidn't go to the supermarket in months Already reasonably fit and healthy, but started a new exercise routine for my own mental health and to give me some structure from the boredom, and became leaner and fitter than before lockdown Even one of the cats who can't stand me seemed to grow affectionate towards me and tolerate my presence -
Looking at a bike someone is flipping opinions
SometimesSansEngine replied to a topic in Motorbike Chat
I felt a tingle that told me [mention]goat[/mention] urgently needed assistance on a pressing matter -
Looking at a bike someone is flipping opinions
SometimesSansEngine replied to a topic in Motorbike Chat
If he bought it for a mutually agreed price and then can sell it straight away at a profit then that's what the market can bear. If you make an offer and he won't accept... and then a time later he's still trying to sell (because the market won't bear his price) then offer again and see what happens -
A2 TO FULL LICENCE. HELP
SometimesSansEngine replied to Yamahamt012345's topic in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information
Just about a week ago one of my old instructors told me that DVSA were being beyond uncommunicative with their plans for getting testing back underway, so unfortunately who knows ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -
I disagree with 1, I bought a second hand Scott , £500 worth, the fella had been out on it twice and it had sat in his garage for 6 months gave him £100 ...... Now it's sitting in my garage gathering dust plenty of second hand bargains out there , cause people buy them brand new then don't ride them . I'm talking new. I could make a killing* buying underpriced second hand bikes and yours is a perfect example. But loads of people want "new" and still think they can spend a hundred quid doing so * This only holds true if I need the bike myself. You couldn't make a living doing it because like I said, people think they want new.