Darkest-Star Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Broadband is dead also, amazing how its so integrated into ones life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 My "universal panniers" turned out to be not so universal - the bloody support brackets are so big they clash with the rear support of the rack! So I had to file that down a little so it slides over the top. Then some of the bits where I removed the original fittings from the rack where scratching the hell out of the panniers! LOTS more filing... Finally by 10pm last night we have 3 of the four support stuck in place... And the 4th on each doesn't sit flat! MORE filing to do tonight, this time creating a groove in the locking lever so it fits over the bar. Might just be done in time to get to the rally before it gets dark, assuming I don't get too lost. At least they easily fit all my camping gear... But still, f**k it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Broadband is dead also, amazing how its so integrated into ones lifewas the hamster wheel powering the broadband router?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 My "universal panniers" turned out to be not so universal - the bloody support brackets are so big they clash with the rear support of the rack! So I had to file that down a little so it slides over the top. Then some of the bits where I removed the original fittings from the rack where scratching the hell out of the panniers! LOTS more filing... Finally by 10pm last night we have 3 of the four support stuck in place... And the 4th on each doesn't sit flat! MORE filing to do tonight, this time creating a groove in the locking lever so it fits over the bar. Might just be done in time to get to the rally before it gets dark, assuming I don't get too lost. At least they easily fit all my camping gear... But still, f**k it!!!I'm always very sceptical about anything "universal".....normally means it universally doesn't fit anything.... Hope you get it sorted Ollie..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkest-Star Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Broadband is dead also, amazing how its so integrated into ones lifewas the hamster wheel powering the broadband router??He might as well have been such us the condition of the line wiring, aluminum phone wire doesn't really go with a modern telecoms world but BT refuse to give at least copper line.When it works I can live with it but when it rains heavily the broadband reduces in speed and the software BT uses to control everything kicks in to stabilise the service without errors on the line and so superfast becomes regular.Hamster power is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamytimeEscorts Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 More of an oops than a f**k it but could easily have been.This morning I couldn't find my bike keys anywhere so grabbed the spares hoping to find the others when I got back from work. I went outside, lifted the cover and there they were in the ignition.Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Silly billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Holiday is coming up, but I've had someone tampering with my bike at work!I know exactly who it is, it's my ex gf's sister. The ex isn't daft enough to do something as one black mark and it makes it hard to get a job in the industry I'm in all together. The little sister who she just got a job for here however... She also rides a bike and has plotted revenge against people before by meddling with their bike.It only happens when I park it in the multi story car park. And with bike gear on she has the perfect cover to let some of the air out of my tyres without being questioned.She is well known for being a bitter person who behind closed doors, gladly wishes violence and even rape on people. That is the sort of person we are dealing with here.So f**k it... another thing to deal with...f**k it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I don't think you should accuse someone without proof.NB. It was not me - I've got an alibi for (insert time / date here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If it's happening fairly frequently, you could ask a co-worker with a car to park by your bike with a camera tucked away somewhere in their car. Depending on how keen you are to catch them red handed, you could invest in one of those ~£50 cameras for filming nocturnal wildlife, with the huge battery life and motion sensor to start filming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I don't think you should accuse someone without proof.NB. It was not me - I've got an alibi for (insert time / date here). I'm not going to accuse anyone without proof, like I say it's another thing to deal with.The only time Ive accused without proof is when I've had an eye witness or found evidence of tracks being covered, it's proof but these days you need a damn picture otherwise you're just discredited as people arent fussed.If it happens any more I will likely invest in a motion detecting spy camera. Plenty about I certainly like the above idea... But like I say I will wait for it to escalate.I'll let them do it a few more times before spending money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamytimeEscorts Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Why wait for it to escalate? You might have your wires cut next or have the fluid bled out of your brakes then that'll cost you a lot more than money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Just found a blob of chewing gun stuck under the tail unit of my bike!!What sort of low life tw@t does that to another guys bike?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Just found a blob of chewing gun stuck under the tail unit of my bike!!What sort of low life tw@t does that to another guys bike?? One of the two dodgy old gits on the beaten up Hondas that turned up and slagged off all our bikes at the rally, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Just found a blob of chewing gun stuck under the tail unit of my bike!!What sort of low life tw@t does that to another guys bike?? One of the two dodgy old gits on the beaten up Hondas that turned up and slagged off all our bikes at the rally, maybe?My thoughts too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Made me laugh so much when James went over and gave them a taste of their own medicine Seriously though, a man with flames painted on his fuel tank or one with the 12v socket held to his VFR with gaffa tape have no right to comment on matters of taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 My left toe is black after a metal ramp fell on it. The ride home yesterday was agony trying to change up gears. I am going to be off the bike for a while. F**k it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Made me laugh so much when James went over and gave them a taste of their own medicine Seriously though, a man with flames painted on his fuel tank or one with the 12v socket held to his VFR with gaffa tape have no right to comment on matters of taste! They were attention seeking. That is why I ignored them. They hate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Broke down on a coastal ride 70 miles away from home and only have roadside assistance F**ck it!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Oh, for f**ks sake...I was told yesterday afternoon I had to give an hour presentation this afternoon about the stuff I do at work so I spent all evening working on it, thus missing the Tuesday night bikey meet.I finished my slides about half an hour ago and the bast*rd meeting has just been cancelled.Thanks a f**king bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just to cheer you up Ian - There were loads of bikes there last night (but only a few of us). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamytimeEscorts Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I think I've got a hernia.f**k it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_stu Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Apologies, this is long and quite boring probably!Not bike related...work...but wound right me up!Sales guy : we got new business, can we start asapMe : nope, told you ages ago, I need 10 weeks notice to cope with all that extra work, it'll be Christmas now before I can do itSales guy : ah but we didnt tell the customer that, we said 1 week, can we just start now?Me : no.Sales guy : but its really important (cc director)Me : I dont care. If we do it now, we will be out of stock in 2-3 weeks. tell the customer the truth (rather than letting them down as soon as you get your commission like normal)Sales guy : ok well can we start a few weeks earlier than you saidMe : hmmm not really thats the busiest time of the year and a bad time to start a huge new customer as we can't cope and it'll go wrongSales guy : well we need to show them we can do it and we're really clever and good and shitMe : but we cant physically do it. Its Christmas. Its chaos. The warehouse arent used to this, they will f**k it up. I can't shit more stock. (maybe didnt say last sentence)Sales guy : but we have to, its only 5 new sites (cc director again)Me : ok, 'only' 5 sites its still double our national sales currently. I think this is a really bad idea - but I'll speak to the 8 departments this will effect, on your behalf, next week, and ask them if they can help.Sales guy : I need an answer this afternoonMe : Its friday at 2pm, no chance I can conference call 8 senior managers before 3.30pm (when you go home, not me)Sales guy : But i told the customer we'd definately know by this afternoonMe : Well start listening and stop making shit up for the customer before you ask the person in charge you ar*ehole!!! (didnt really say that unfortunately)10 minutes later, phone ringsMy boss : err we have a problemMe : I knew you'd callMy boss : they say you have loads of stock in the warehouse and you wont let them use itMe : thats not trueMy boss : can we use itMe : yes, but that's stock for current customers Christmas orders. If you use it now, I'll run out completely in under 3 weeks.My boss : oh, then can you try...etc etc for ten minutesMe : tried all that, I'm not a f**king moronLike I, on a whim, I just decided to tell 9 million pounds of new business that we couldn't supply them until 2015...like I didn't have myself and someone else pouring over figures and spreadsheets and calculations for 2 days to get them all the CORRECT information. Like I didnt actually TELL the SALES MANAGER before they made the deal that it would be 10 weeks for us to prepare this after the customer signed the contract and THEY IGNORED MY COMMENTS.Now they have totally failed to inform the customer its MY problem to shit all this stock out my arse which hasnt even been made yet??!!?!?!?!?! ARGH ARGH ARGH f**k IT.On a brighter note, finished a project to help a certain country with a certain disease outbreak, so 1 - happy to help, 2 - happy to see lots of hard work come off successfully, 3 - got half a dozen messages from other departments & senior managers congratulating me and thanking me for the effort, and its going into the company newsletter whoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Absolutely f**k it to hell and back, I'm nearing my wits end with my bike. Finally ready to work on it this weekend, all the parts I needed have finally arrived... f**king relief relay dies when I set off for work this morning leaving me with no headlight, indicators or horn. Naturally, Motorworks don't seem to have any in stock. So I'm back on getting lifts to and from work until I can get one, which is REALLY f**king CONVENIENT when I'm so busy and really need to be able to stay late.AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Absolutely f**k it to hell and back, I'm nearing my wits end with my bike. Finally ready to work on it this weekend, all the parts I needed have finally arrived... f**king relief relay dies when I set off for work this morning leaving me with no headlight, indicators or horn. Naturally, Motorworks don't seem to have any in stock. So I'm back on getting lifts to and from work until I can get one, which is REALLY f**king CONVENIENT when I'm so busy and really need to be able to stay late.AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH Can't you cycle it for the mo? What a pain in the arse...Out of interest has a certain someone ever said to you "sorry for recommending my mate's bike and vouching for it saying he's an engineer and it will be in great nick...and you having to spend more than double what you paid for it repairing it and all the agro it has caused you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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