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I would be interested in what others on here might think of this video online. I’ve watched a few of this guys videos before. I’ve always agreed with his point of view. On this one not so much. I do get it that he is an Advanced Driving Instructor I believe. So should know what he is doing. All the comments on YouTube agree with him. Maybe he is right? Quite possibly. If you can be bothered then I would be interested in what others think. I know the folk on this forum are sensible and able motorists. In the clip he is positioned in a central lane which merges with the outside lane. I’m saying that he pulled over in an entitled way without indicating and no clear space to move into. Be interested what others think. I’m not condoning the other motorists reaction by the way.

Yes. But this is actually advertised as a box of ten. The reviews aren’t great. Personally I wouldn’t put one in my bike. But obviously I hope I’m wrong and Chris has a bargain

I might be inclined to post one to NGK UK and ask them to confirm if it is genuine? If you can be bothered of course

That sounds too good to me. There are fake NGK spark plugs around apparently. If you do a google search there is info online about how to spot the fakes.

If it flies or floats then it is cheaper to rent! … that is the abridged version of this saying for reasons of decency!

I would definitely live on the boat again and travel around. That is the plan really. There are some amazing places to explore on the West of Scotland. … I wouldn’t do it full time again though. Not having an address can cause issues with registering for health services, banking etc. It did destroy my credit rating for a few years. And that was why I bought property again in honesty. Stu asked how I get ashore? This is the setup for getting ashore.

I have been on a mooring previously. So I am aware of the drawbacks. … it was in Essex. Which definitely is muddy and the anchors sunk into the mud. You might be right GOG that it won’t be quite as muddy here. Not sure. … I actually lived on my boat full time for a few years and only went into marinas occasionally to charge the batteries etc. I just anchored in various places and had a dinghy to get ashore. And a folding bike.

Yeah you have to do any of those things

Here’s a pic of my boat. Keeps me paying those bills lol… sorry to Stu. I know you don’t like sailing posts

Yeah. I do love the boat. But since Covid for some reason prices have gone stratospheric. I’m not looking forward to having to go out to my boat on a dinghy. But if I’m honest the option is to get rid of the boat. I don’t really want to do that either

Absolutely. It is approaching £5k annually where I’m currently berthed. And difficult to justify

Well I joined a local boat club. And they use a mooring contractor. And the mooring company sent me a pic of the mooring before they dropped it. Interesting actually. You can see the two train wheels. I think they will sink into the mud. … if you wonder how much that cost it was £1600. Which I thought was ok actually

So I currently keep my boat in a marina. And it is very convenient. But the costs are increasing and becoming difficult to justify. To myself. I don’t have anyone else to answer to. And since actually moving to Scotland I thought it would be good to have the boat nearer my property. So anyway I have had a mooring laid this week. Two train wheels and lots of chain. And a buoy. Quite excited to move the boat to it … yeah I get that not many folks are interested in boats stuff. Sorry about that!

Really feel for you. Stay strong. I’ve had my share of difficulties in life. Things do change

I wish I still had my Fizzie actually. Long gone I’m afraid. Unless anyone knows otherwise. Reg number PUP 93M. … if I still had it then it would be restored an in a cabinet inside my house. … I sold it for £50 around 1979

I kind of agree with everyone. But I look back fondly to the 1970s when I had a Fizzie. Everyone had them. Didn’t they? Usually with the baffles removed. I thought I was very cool because I had replaced the pedal type pedals with proper foot pegs. Probably illegal. Who knows? … and my L Plates. Well honestly it was just a little bit of an L stuck to the shock absorber … in truth I do feel sorry for the youth of today regimented up to their eyeballs

Love my V STROM 650. I’m probably biased though. The gearbox isn’t sloppy.

I think the second hand prices are being held artificially high. Lots of stock seems to be unsold in dealers. That’s just my observation

Yeah. I do get it. I actually understand it around the driving. It is the incessant bad language from team principals etc I think is unnecessary. … anyway it’s just my opinion

Well I’m no prude. And I swear occasionally myself. But I’ve just watched a couple of episodes of Drive to Survive. Latest series. The Netflix fly on the wall documentary of the 2024 series. The bad language is incessant. Every sentence in some cases. Actually I can understand the drivers frustration and understand the swearing in some cases. … I’m retired now myself but I can’t envisage a situation at work with a film crew in attendance where I would swear. I know I sound like an old fashioned chap. Probably many will disagree. But I just think the swearing is unnecessary … I am aware that the F1 are trying to combat swearing in communications during races. Actually I understand it more in that scenario

That sounds good. Just let me know

Well I too would be wary of extra powers being misused. However if there is evidence such as a tracker showing that a vehicle is in a certain location. Then the police should be able to search that location without needing to apply for a warrant. Same goes for mobile phone thefts.

Actually I failed my first motorcycle test in a similar scenario. A Ford Capri beeped me as he exited a roundabout and I was on the inside lane. It was back in 1985 so hazy about exact details but examiner said I had obstructed a car or something like that. And to this day if I approached that roundabout I would take the outside lane. It is a stronger road position I think.

I’ve been watching Itchy Boots. And have been amazed how positive her experiences recently travelling through Iran and Iraq have been. Can’t help wondering though if she had either a UK or American passport if that would still be the case.

I do get it that some components look plasticky. The dash looks a bit low tech by today’s standards. And it is an older model at the end of its life. But it handles superbly. It isn’t a perfect bike. But it’s probably a perfect bike for me if that makes sense … I did 7500 miles in my first year with this bike. Compared with 3000 miles on my previous bike. This bike is just so usable