Mack01

Last Saturday some dipshit riding a very large bike in front of me pulled a wheely (way over the speed limit) down a busy main road. When his wheel came down it must have been mere inches from the car in front. He was dressed in t-shirt, jogging bottoms and trainers

That's one of the few remakes I enjoyed. I much preferred the McQueen version though, more suspense with less visual effects (although the humongous blob over the town at the end was funny).

Blood Beach! Hadn't thought about that in nearly 30 years! Doesn't a bloke get his cock bitten off at one point? I had forgotten about that bit but you're right.. haven't seen it since the eighties and don't own it. Hmm... Amazon here I come

I love a crap movie, both modern and oldies. here are a few in my collection: Sharknado 1 and 2 Thing from another planet Damn sea vampires Spiders Shark Attack 1 and 2 Octopus 1 and 2 Kill Zombie Killer Klowns from outer space Crocodile 1 and 2 Creature from the black lagoon The stuff Basket Case The Room

That does look dire. I recall a similar film back in the early eighties called Blood Beach starring Burt Young. The Sand might well be a remake of it

I always wear full protective gear. If I'm off out for a fairly long ride I'll also wear my air jacket/vest over my textile jacket. Wearing the full amount feels heavy when walking but when sat on the bike riding along the weight has (for me) the added psychological benefit of feeling safer and less vulnerable thereby helping make me more comfortable and at ease making the ride out more pleasant. Comfortable ride = happy ride. Does that make sense? I hope so However, wearing full armour doesn't mean that one can drop one's vigilance (I think this is the problem with many car drivers, they sit in their 'safe' box and that feeling of 'safety' makes them less aware of dangers and other road users).

That sounds like Orange County Choppers run by Paul Snr and Paul jnr. They often head out on their bikes in jeans and t-shirts.

I like Eddie Izzard, always been a fan. I have noticed that as he gets older his make up (which used to be well applied and subtle) has gotten thicker and more garish (drag queen style). He is definitely going the 'mutton dressed as lamb' route with aging.

Ouch!! Biggest sympathies pal. As said above, there seem to be so many dicks on the road nowadays who just don't seem to see much further than their own vehicle or maybe just don't care (what I think of as 'protective box syndrome'). As someone who plays piano and relies on his hands for intricate work I think I'd rather break a leg than damage my hands. Good luck with your claims, hope you get a worthy payout, and all speed with your recovery.

I think that was nineteen shots he fired, and yet he claimed only one mag empty (which would make sense as changing mags whilst on high speed pursuit is probably highly difficult if not impossible... I know nothing about guns but that seems a lot of bullets for one magazine. Interesting clip, cheers for putting it up.

Cheers guys. I didn't have any other footwear with me, just my biker boots so wanted to park up close as possible. I saw a fair few people walking along the road that looked like ramblers so guessed they parked further away. The idea of parking a distance away and walking without my walking boots didn't appeal. Next time I'll take the car and park in one of your suggested spots.

Went out for a ride today down the A361 and A37 (no destination in mind) and decided to head over to Glastonbury on the way back. I've ridden and driven past the Tor so many times over the years and always said I'd like to walk up it one day. Turns out today was not the day as when I got there I could not find anywhere close to park. This was a first for me as I've never not found somewhere to park up wherever I visit. The Tor was surrounded by steep roads with double yellows. The only parking spots I saw were a disabled bay right by the start of the footpaths and a loading bay by a shop. Shame really but nice sunny day if a bit windy.

Just my personal view and others may disagree... Sports: Bent over riding position... allows minimal wind resistance for going fast, more limited view through traffic than upright riding, puts a fair amount of weight on wrists, will eventually affect your back, puts more pressure on your bladder Engine... goes very fast, can be a little twitchy for many new riders as is more responsive than tourer types, good for enjoyable track days, Effing loud (with the right can) Weight... is minimal.. for speed Fairing... is minimal or non existent.. for speed Sports tourer: Upright riding position mainly... allows a clearer view over traffic, much healthier for your back on long rides, takes the weight off your wrists. Engine.. less pokey than sports, better for longer riding and safer on public roads than sports (again just my opinion) Fairing... wider for better weather protection Weight...Heavier and sturdier... designed for luggage and pillion carrying.

Yep as above. I bought an Oxford Brute Force ground anchor many moons ago. Highly recommend them, easy to fit and very sturdy. If fitting to a wall be careful how close to the brick edge you drill as the brick can crack. Fit into concrete if possible.

Now that is a very nice looking bike . If I was into that sort of bike I would be up there like a shot. It is prob just the light/shadows/ camera angle but 5th picture in the front wheel looks a tad wonky. Hope you enjoy the test ride, that seat looks soooo comfy.

I did this when it was on another forum a while back. I think I confused it. From Norfolk downwards was completely red (including parts of Wales) with Dover, Portsmouth and Bristol being in dark red. I grew up in Buckinghamshire which it had as slightly lighter than the rest.

It is but I took my tests in Buckinghamshire where it is just as bad

First day of my CBT. It started raining heavily whilst we were riding round the car park doing u-turns etc. Our instructor asked if we wanted to cancel the second part which was out on the road. We voted to go out. 20 mins later I took a left corner too wide and hit the front brake. The bike slid into the kerb and I slid ungracefully alongside. Got straight back on and spent the next hour or so pootling around town with no problems. Later I realised I had taken a good amount of skin off my left knee and left elbow and my clothing had stuck to me. Obviously didn't feel it at the time due to the adrenaline rush. My second off was on the first day of my DAS a couple of years later. Not my fault this time. Went round a corner and came across a bin lorry reversing backwards down towards me. Very narrow road with parked cars either side and on an incline so I had nowhere to go. Shouting and horn beeping had no effect so I had to roll my bike backwards downhill (my first day on a big bike too). I almost got to the bottom . Near the bottom the road cambered and the bike went down pinning me beneath it... and the lorry rolled down toward me the driver still oblivious. Luckily at this point the other rider came along and so prevented my squishy demise.

Very good choice Phill, you'll have many a happy mile ahead of you. Congrats

Hey SometimesSansEngine , Stu called you a granny Someone mention biscuits and coffee? mmm

Went out for a 'quick' ride this afternoon to test out my new Shark helmet. I ended up at Portland Bill lighthouse (I live in Wiltshire nr bath). The weather was fantastic although a tad windy around the Salisbury/Warminster area due to flat land and minimal trees. The lid performed well straight away with it's built in sun shield/visor. The sun was in my eyes all the way down causing considerable glare and although the sun shield wasn't very dark it was plenty capable. Ear protection was definitely required as this lid is very noisy and windy/draughty but comfortable. Anyway, the roads down to Portland are great. Plenty of anything that I could want, straights, twisties, ups and downs with twisties on them.... and a few lovely hairpin bends near Blandford. The roads themselves seem to be some of the most pothole free around this area. I only meant to do a quick ride but the sun was shining, the roads were extremely bike-friendly so I just kept going south. Other users seemed to be in good spirits too, lots of drivers letting me past, even filtering in Weymouth past the police they moved aside so I gave a friendly wave. Sadly the lighthouse shut ten minutes before I arrived so no views from the top. Obligatory shot of bike and lighthouse.

Ouch! Hope you are resting and healing well. There's a lot of people giving 'advice' on this thread, so here's mine: Ice Cream (and lots of it). Am sure it has magical healing abilities . All the best.

The biggest problem you face is all the trapped moisture making your beloved fish n chips soggy. As a lover but rare eater of the glorious fish n chips I suggest the following. 1... Place your beloved food in a Tupperware box without the lid... This prevents it getting squashed. 2.. rip holes in the paper wrapping.. this allows moisture to escape. 3... Place paper towelling over the Tupperware box.. don't allow it to touch the food.. this will absorb moisture. 4.. place a folded towel over the paper towel. Also absorbs moisture and helps retain heat. 5.. put thick cardboard as a base layer in your top box and around the sides. Fill any gaps wit paper towelling. This prevents heat loss through the base and sides. 6... Place your protected food into the top box and shut lid firmly. I have no idea if it will work but my closet craziness needs airing every now and then

Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.