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by bobalong
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Off to the clink!
Replies: 3
Views: 1025

Re: Off to the clink!

To non-bikers, this tw@t is seen as no different to the rest of us and a key reason for the increasing attention against biker (and whilst i'm no ange…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: MOT
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

Re: MOT

I've just done a daytime MOT, all is needed is a horn and a legal sized plate with a reflector on it.
by bobalong
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Aftermarket or modern replacement?
Replies: 5
Views: 807

Re: Aftermarket or modern replacement?

That's the thing, it's down to the money and that's what I am trying to work out, what's the best value.

A race shock can be very costly, but I've sta…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Aftermarket or modern replacement?
Replies: 5
Views: 807

Aftermarket or modern replacement?

I've an old bike, 2001 - It's a great bike, but I suspect I don't need to tell you lot that. Over the years I've fiddled and tweaked, whilst keeping a…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: R1 Sound
Replies: 1
Views: 909

R1 Sound

Had a smile on my face at the end, so thought I'd share:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCmHxp8Od1Y[/youtube]

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by bobalong
Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: multiple personality disorder?
Replies: 41
Views: 3019

Re: multiple personality disorder?

You should watch the film 'Split' with James McAvoy, it's bang on this topic.
by bobalong
Thu Jun 15, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

Had to do some rummaging for Jompy's BBQ - he's in Derby? That's a mission for me:( Although it sounds like your camp might have a few more supporters…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

"We can't tax anything it's not in the UK or hold a UK tax liability."
eh? What is this supposed to read?
Money is mobile - you were saying that we c…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

There are very large tangible profits that can be taxed if we so choose.

We can't tax anything it's not in the UK or hold a UK tax liability.
The myt…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

"filthy rich" "low life's" - the opportunities in the UK are very open. If you're prepared to work hard and smart, take risks and accept success and f…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:02 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

These are only my views, I'm not an expert by any means - but also, in my view, experts aren't always right. and it's the people that matter.
by bobalong
Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:02 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

I'm not going to provide a link to a website, as yes, there are lots of websites that provide information for or against whatever you want to believe …login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

Can't understand how Corbyn won so many votes with his dubious history and reluctance to step aside - policies driven out of a redistribution of weal…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

Can't understand how Corbyn won so many votes with his dubious history and reluctance to step aside - policies driven out of a redistribution of weal…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

Can't understand how Corbyn won so many votes with his dubious history and reluctance to step aside - policies driven out of a redistribution of wealt…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Doing the right thing
Replies: 10
Views: 1394

Re: Doing the right thing

Funny how folk can mislay things - I found a BMW S1000RR parked up with the keys in it - I called BMW who contacted the owner who came legging it down…login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Mon May 29, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

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I'm glad it's working out fir your son Duncan [emoji3]. I think whoever leads the exit negotiations is in …login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Sat May 27, 2017 7:30 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: A little political...sorry.
Replies: 100
Views: 5138

Re: A little political...sorry.

It could be argued that if Southern Ireland want their independance then they should have it and they should be free to be part of the EU if they so …login to view the rest of this post
by bobalong
Fri May 19, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Measurement help req'd from Standard 4XV/5JJ members.
Replies: 15
Views: 1291

Re: Measurement help req'd from Standard 4XV/5JJ members.

Sorry mate, mine must be non-standard, just double checked the numbers to make sure I wasnt too drunk first time round and its coming back the same.
by bobalong
Sun May 14, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Measurement help req'd from Standard 4XV/5JJ members.
Replies: 15
Views: 1291

Re: Measurement help req'd from Standard 4XV/5JJ members.

Just to add - bottom outside edge of lettering L-R is 95mm, top is 96mm. approx.
by bobalong
Sun May 14, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Measurement help req'd from Standard 4XV/5JJ members.
Replies: 15
Views: 1291

Re: Measurement help req'd from Standard 4XV/5JJ members.

Mines measure 23mm high, and 120mm long (top left of the letter Y to the bottom right of the letter A). HTH.
by bobalong
Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Riding without M.o.t. next day m.o.t
Replies: 8
Views: 1178

Re: Riding without M.o.t. next day m.o.t

I think that might be bending the rules a touch - I'd call the MOT folk to confirm.
by bobalong
Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Economics of crash repair
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

Re: Economics of crash repair

Haha, true - but I've time on my hands, so wanted to see what others thoughts are.
by bobalong
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Economics of crash repair
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

Re: Economics of crash repair

Bikes a GSXR1000K8 - my current thinking was that the approx value of the pile of parts plus the approx cost of parts needed to get it fixed needs to …login to view the rest of this post