JayMutt

3 hours ago, MikeHorton said:

It's not a company I've heard of I'll be honest, what are their reviews like. With motorcycle kit I tend to want to try it on helmets especially, as its been said their shapes can vary. 

Excellent reviews. It's a legit website. They got back to me saying the orders have been processed and will be shipped in a day or two. 

I ordered a helmet, gloves and boots from rideto.com on Saturday. Haven't had any delivery updates so I decided to email them. They said they have no history of any orders from the name and email address I supplied. I emailed them back stating the order numbers and date of purchase so hopefully that pushes things forward. Has anyone had any issues using them before?

So if you attempt to pay for something on Amazon using a visa debit card, will it just reject/decline the card? 

I've needed a new, good sized backpack for a while now and spotted this one on the Sportsbikeshop website. Looks like excellent value for the bag. Excellent reviews too. 

3 hours ago, Yorky said:

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That's great, thanks! 

These aren't the same but I've ordered them in the hope that they are also secure, lightweight and comfortable. 

3 hours ago, Gerontious said:

RST is a good brand.. but you're looking at the wrong website.

 

Oh, cheaper! Can't see the website name though?

I've recently paid for the theory test app on my android. Useful information to know. 

I'm looking at getting the RST Tractech Evo 4 textile jacket (as seen below). Anyone had/got one? 

35 minutes ago, goat said:

Saw them live a few years back, v good

I saw them live too (think it was 2013) at Download Festival. No Dave Grohl though which was disappointing, but they were still awesome. Iron Maiden headlined. Motorhead played too. That was an epic day! 

My favourite band to listen to though is Queens of the Stone Age. Songs for the deaf, Rated R and Queens of the Stone Age (their debut album) are all great albums! 

39 minutes ago, fullscreenaging said:

 

Love this piano version of the song. 

1 hour ago, Bender said:

That's a tragedy  

 

Can't not dance to a bit of bee gees

Would you call the Bee Gees a guilty pleasure? If yes then they're a guilty pleasure of mine.

4 minutes ago, billy sugger said:

It's got no horn and it's got no tail, and it's never heard of our existence 

 

Can you guess the song? 

Doesn't ring a bell. If it's a Genesis song then I might not have heard it before. 

Any Bee Gees fans here?

8 hours ago, S-Westerly said:

Used to quite like genesis in my youth. Reminded me to listen to them again.

I like a few Genesis songs...I can't dance, land of confusion (Disturbed covered this song which I like), that's all, in too deep...all classic songs. 

I've gone for this flip up helmet. What I like is that it has a glasses groove. I did measure my head before buying so hoping the fit is perfect. 30 day return if not:

FEATURES

Meets or exceeds DOT FMVSS218 approved. Meets or exceeds ECE 22.05. Testing includes energy attenuation, penetration resistance, chin strap structural integrity and labelling requirements for on-road motorcycle helmets.

The Advanced Polycarbonate Shell is designed to be lightweight with a superior fit and comfort, using CAD technology.

All HJC shields offer 99% UV-A & B protection

Anti-fog lens prepared

Integrated Sun Visor: Improved peripheral vision and excellent sunlight blocking help to reduce eye strain. Anti-fog and Anti-scratch coated.

Supercool Interior keeps the rider cool and fresh with moisture-wicking, odour-free, and advanced silver antibacterial fabric.

Removable interior

Are steel toe cap boots not suitable for wearing when on a bike? Thinking about it they wouldn't be very flexible and may make it awkward when trying to shift gears etc. 

That's one thing I'm hoping for when I'm doing learner classes...that the instructor is patient, easy going and basically not a complete arse. If he is then I'll find another test centre.

2 minutes ago, goat said:

You might not even get through the cbt in one day but that's no big deal. The best thing you can do is relax and enjoy. It's all a learning opportunity.  You'll notice often people with bikes will pursue training far more than any car driver.

I'm glad I decided to go with the introductory course first before the cbt course. I don't want to rush into getting my cbt or even getting a bike. If I have to do the introductory course two or three times, or the cbt more than once, then so be it. I want to become as confident and controlled on a bike as much as possible. 

Ha! You guys are right. If I overload my head with too much info then it will take the fun and enjoyment away from learning. 

18 minutes ago, goat said:

Yeah  you're overthrowing. Let someone show you, then you can visualise it completely in your minds eye. From there you can practice. Do you drive a car?

I guess I'm getting too ahead of myself and need to relax on the subject lol.

I don't have a car license but I have taken lessons before. 

A few of you guys know that I'm new to motorcycling and have booked an introductory course, but I want to get into my head the steps/rules to changing gears and when coming to a stop.

Off the top of my head the steps to changing gears are that you have to;

1) pull clutch in

2) Slowly ease clutch out until you feel the bike moving (biting point right?)

3) slowly use gas/throttle to get the bike moving a bit faster

4) gas/throttle off

5) clutch in

6) press down to 1st gear (as you are in neutral)

7) repeat (but one stern flick up to get to 2nd) and so on

Coming to a stop you;

1) gas/throttle off

2) pull in front brake in a gradual manner

3) press back brake

4) pull clutch in

5) press down say to 3rd from 4th, then 2nd, then 1st

6) you then come to a stop when bike has slowed down - or should you use the front brake just after getting into 1st gear to bring you to a complete stop?

Also, when someone says roll the gas/throttle, do they mean use a little force when rolling it forwards?

Sorry if this is layed out horribly or too basic to discuss, it would just be interesting to hear your thoughts on the manner in which you change gears (up or down) and come to a stop. 

On 17/11/2021 at 20:15, S-Westerly said:

Quite like Offspring, the kids used to play it in the car when I was driving around the country on their behalf.

 

Back in July I was seriously pissed off as I'd just found out I wasn't going to be relieved in Singapore and in fact it was 2 months later that I got off. 

 

 

 

Back when I was in secondary school (between '95 and '02) I was in a band and we covered a few Offspring songs, aswell as Nirvana, Green Day, NOFX, Skunk Anansie, Radiohead, No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins and others. Those were the days. Fantastic memories playing those songs in your mate's front room and live. 

Prices for many used bikes seem more affordable (less than £1000) outside of London (typically further North, etc). London prices well over £1000.