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It will do absolutely nothing other than empty your wallet slightly faster.

Still more interesting than love island.

Have you tried these for the Mrs Stu? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SLIM-FIT-by-Macks-Ear-Plugs-for-Sleep-10-pairs-ear-plugs-Small-Womans-Kids/254253384866?epid=2256025638&hash=item3b32aec4a2:g:0nkAAOSw~AVYuH0X I don't get on well with foam ones as I don't like the 'full ear' feeling but I use Macks 44 Specials and they are fine.

I use Cens custom ones for shooting, can't say I've been super impressed with them. Like you the basic ones cost me about the same but I them made the mistake of buying the electronic modules - now if you think the initial cost was bad get this - £479!!!! Worst decision ever. For the bike I use EarPeace ones and I'm pretty happy with them. I keep toying with the idea of getting some custom ones for bike use but the whole Cens thing has put me off a bit so I'd be interested to know how you get on.

When I was a kid I was always told - when you grow up then you can do whatever you want. They lied, those bast*rds!

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Well that didn't take long did it. Your progression on this forum has been: 1. I want a bike but they are dangerous and I'm going to die 2. I'm doing my test soon 3. You are all riding wrong, YouTube says so 4. I got a bike 5. I nearly died trying to be a hero Call me a dick or whatever but you need to dial it back big time, you are either pushing your luck or bullshitting on the internet - neither is particularly impressive.

So whats the problem?

I have put Turbo Blaster in quotes to differentiate these as there is an Amazon seller that sells units under this name but they are not the same unit. From what I can see identical units are for sale on Amazon at a slightly higher price – unless you want a pink one! Price paid: £49.39 – Seller doesn’t seem to accept offers even though there is a best offer option. I made 2 offers and both were declined without counteroffer, my highest was £48 and I felt it became pointless to start bartering over pence. Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Blaster-Motorbike-Dryer-Motorcycle-Bike-Car-Snow-Blower-Hosed-Powerful-New/401770205907?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 First impressions: The dryer arrived quickly, I ordered it on Sunday afternoon and it was delivered on Wednesday and it certainly seems to have been dispatched from within the UK. It arrived well package and on taking it out the box it feels pretty substantial and well made. There is a sticker that says ‘Pet Dryer’ but that would seem to be all of these units intended use, changing it to ‘Bike Dryer’ looks like some peoples way of cashing in by charging 3 times as much for essentially the same unit. I decided to give it a quick test to make sure it worked. It seems powerful on its FULL setting and it also has an adjustable setting. It’s worth noting that the adjustment level work the opposite way to what is indicated on the sticker. The heating seems good too, with 3 settings - LO/OFF/HI. It comes with 3 different attachments and what would appear to be a good length of expanding hose. Using the dryer: It was very quick and easy to attach the hose and get drying, and the unit was very effective. The main body isn’t so heavy that holding or moving it is a chore but it is also heavy enough to stay put when you put it down. It worked very well at blowing water out of traps and the smallest of the nozzles was perfect for getting in and around the engine. The adjustable speed was very handy as I discovered that on full blast in some places it sprayed water all over the place – dialling it back a bit prevented this but still got the water out. I had the heat set to low and that seemed plenty warm enough, especially as it was a warm day to begin with, I would imagine in colder weather the heat would be even more handy to have. Pros: A third of the price of the Amazon Turbo Blaster and £115.61 cheaper than the dearest! Has positive reviews on eBay, all 5 stars. Easy to use and move around Dries the bike well Different attachments are handy Good hose length Cons: 1 less attachment than the expensive ones Cable could be longer, you will need an extension lead 5 year warranty is probably questionable Overall I can’t really fault how the dryer performed, and for the money it seems a great bit of kit to have. I clean my bike quite regularly so I will try to do an update in 6 months or so (unless there is an earlier failure!) with any further thoughts or developments.

Shouldn't have stopped, should have just spread him down the road like jam and had done with it!

My advice for doing the emergency stop and hazard avoidance is really go for it and don't look at the cones! The less you think about it the easier it will be as you will just do it without consciously trying to do it. It's the thinking that causes 90% of the issues with Mod 1. Its also an unnatural environment and it feels a bit like you are being made to 'perform', once you get it out the way Mod 2 is just a ride out with someone following you.

Honestly, I wouldn't bother with a 125. Modern 4 strokes are pathetically slow and if you are considering something bigger anyway you will be bored of it in a matter of weeks - I know I was!

I own an aging Suzuki, it provides me with plenty of actual repairs to do.

Nope, doesn't matter at all. I did this when they changed the rules about tax as I 'bought' a car off my wife and it had 3 months left - to save refunding and retaxing I left it in her name. As long as the insurance company are aware that the insured isn't the registered keeper but is the legal owner (this made no difference to the cost of the insurance) there is no issue at all. The registered keeper is just who is responsible for the vehicle in law, the only issue that could arise is if she got a fine and refused to say she was driving/riding then you as registered keeper would be liable.

I can't help but wonder if they were the correct bolts or shiny Wish tat.

LOLWUT?!?!

Well done fella!

Said it before and I'll say it again:

Don't forget that when plastering things in fake carbon fibre you must also add a blue side light bulb to your headlight or you risk the bike exploding.

Not bike related but I really really want to nominate this muppet, who with 5 mins 9 seconds left to run on my auction sends me this: Thankfully I managed to cancel his bid just in time.

Thats great and all but kwak was at On Yer Bike, along with Aprilia and Ducati. With regards to the other point of not labeling, I'm fat and lazy and have no defense for that one.

Am I not on 300? The Red Lion - 10 The Swan - 10 The Plough - 10 Suzuki - 10 Hare & Hounds - 10 The Rising Sun - 10 The White Hart - 10 The Chequers - 10 Pure Triumph - 10 The Rose & Crown - 10 Yamaha - 10 The Kings Arms - 10 Grafton Motorcycles Honda - 10 Super Sausage Café - 10 Silverstone Circuit - 10 Wollaston BMW Motorrad - 10 KTM Centre - 10 H Café - 10 On Yer Bike Aprilia - 10 On Yer Bike Ducati - 10 On Yer Bike Kawasaki - 10 Pitstone Museum - 10 Travellers Rest - 60 (pubs complete) Hopleys Café - 10 The Silver Ball Café - 10

Carbon fibre is lighter than aluminium so it makes your bike faster. FACT.

Is there any response to this topic you can give that doesn't: A: Make you look like a racist. or B: Make you look like a racist pretending to be outraged so as not to appear racist. Answers on a postcard...

There's times I curse having a naked. Usually on rides when I've gone out with a tailwind I was unaware of and then had to ride home getting battered!