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winston smith

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    TDM850 - 4tx
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    west midlands

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  1. In principle, I quite like the idea of owning one of these (RR or even a disco) - the biggest downer for me, as said already, is the association with those other 4x4/suv/pickup cretins that try to bully every other vehicle off the road. I used to have an xc90 which was fabulous apart from being woefully underpowered ( base 2.4 d5) - I'd definitely have another one of those. Also had a ford explorer years ago, which was fun - 4wd didn't work properly, so drifting around wet roundabouts became almost compulsory. 12-15mpg wasn't fun though.
  2. I am noted for always being the most cynical person in the room, so I would deduce this company are a bunch of chancers, and they are trying to suss out prospective customers to see how rich and/or stupid they are. So make them think you have an IQ over 300 but bugger all in the bank...... they'll sell you 3 for a tenner
  3. Excellent post Bob The mental health of the people is a real concern - it's generally invisible cos we all put on a front and are loathed to admit any problems in that area due to the stigma attached. Being low level on the asd spectrum, with anxiety and depression can make life challenging; and probably has a lot to do with me choosing to be both self employed and a motorcycle rider - I "need" the freedom and control that they give. So, 2020 has been a bit of a mish-mash... On the one hand I am very fortunate to have had about 70-75% of my regular work/income thought the Covid shambles ( after November and December last year with just about zero income) ......rent, bills, food all covered - all good On the other hand, my bike shit the bed in February and has sat forlornly unused since then and most likely will end up being scrapped or sold for spares, cos I can't mentally get in the the right place to tackle the issues with it. As far as covid goes - at the start the big effect on me was working away from home 3-4 days a week getting proper hot food & basic supplies, a daily shower and even open toilets was often impossible. Now I'm constantly being treated like a leper cos I don't wear a face nappy - beyond that it hasn't really affected me. Of course, along the way there have been a thousand other highs and lows, but without rambling on for an hour this sort of sums things up.
  4. I think it's a fabulous idea....... I've been toying with getting a benelli for a while now, when It goes wrong I feel I need a dedicated page for me to post my repair questions and have the piss ripped out of me properly.
  5. David Never pull over over unless they put the blues n two's on. 1) they could deem it suspicious behavior ( yes, really!) 2) on another occasion they may not be police, I've heard of thieves dressing a car up to look like a police car in order to steal someone's vehicle (usually high end cars, but it could happen to a biker) Agreed, it was strange behaviour - possibly they thought you were dodgy and trying to freak you out into racing off. But you did exactly the right thing - relax, stay legal, carry on
  6. I agree with every single word, Bob. I did see the first one, and mostly enjoyed it. The second one lost me when the wife got involved. Can't be arsed with the third one - even when it gets to youtube
  7. Simple answer. ....No. Images are digital (or digital video) on modern cameras so anything unreadable gets imaging software thrown at it until they can read the plate. And all those greyed out number plates usually seen on BMWs n Audi's will get an additional fine (I'm not an expert, this is info I got on my last CPC course - instructor was an ex copper)
  8. winston smith

    Help!!

    Could be a reg/rec starting to fail ? They can cause all sorts of weird issues when they go south. They're pretty cheap, so no big deal if it's not that. And have a really good look at the old unit and the wiring connectors when you replace it - often there are telltale signs of scorching/melting
  9. I've used all sorts of stuff - to me it all seems much of a muchness in terms of protection. I now use 80/90 gear oil cos it's the least mess overall. Especially when I learned that most people use way too much chain lube - an O/X ring only needs a wipe along the side plates .....I use an old toothbrush to put it on and wipe off the excess with oily rag.
  10. Thanks for correcting my post SSE I've always found their membership quite confusing, and frankly can't be arsed with them since they ripped me off and demonstrated a "Fk You!" approach to customer service.
  11. I think that used to be the case, but the greedy f**kers at Amazon separate it now to get more money. Basic prime - shopping + Video (+tv packages) +Music +Audible +Kindle Etc etc
  12. I had no idea there was a nudie beach on sheppey - there used to be one at sandgate, I used work in the area and there were some very unpleasant views on occasion, lol Sheppey is one of those out-of-the-way places that keeps popping into my life......leysdown arcades when I got my first car, painfully slow deliveries to the prisons when I couriered, very pleasant meals at the Harry Ferry Inn when I sailed with my dad, and a blind date in the pouring rain in queenborough involving an odd lady that tried to spend the entire date snogging my face off. Thankyou gymwitch for bringing back so many memories
  13. There are (or at least used to be) plenty of nice roads in Kent and east Sussex......best to stay south of the M20 and easy of hythe. Check out the chippy at Dungeness point - it served lovely food last time I was there
  14. Several species of small furry animals gathered together in a cave and groovING with a pict...... pink floyd
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