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by T.C.
25 Feb 2016, 12:22
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bike Insurance
Replies: 58
Views: 5425

Re: Bike Insurance

Many policies include Legal expenses which they state are free, but in reality can add anything between £30 and £70 to the premium. LEI is a wate of space and money and is 90% profit (to the tune of over £200 million) every year to the insurers. You do not need LEI simply because if you have a crash...
by T.C.
21 Feb 2016, 11:53
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: In, out or shake it all about?
Replies: 396
Views: 13631

Re: In, out or shake it all about?

Out. When we joined the common market back in 72/73, (Many of you are probably too young to remember unlike some of us) the principal was fine from a trading point of view, but over the years con elected politicians have taken away our sovereignty and the £55million a day it costs us to be a member ...
by T.C.
15 Feb 2016, 15:48
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Cheap Custom Leathers
Replies: 38
Views: 2255

Re: Cheap Custom Leathers

a bloke on a faceboook group is selling custom made leathers and this man bought a set These are made to measure and to your design for £310 Where to start? http://i.imgur.com/Kf9pDShh.jpg Don't let the BBC see that photo otherwise they will be asking ne to do a piece of Fake Britain again ;) What ...
by T.C.
15 Feb 2016, 15:21
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?
Replies: 12
Views: 2770

Re: Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?

Had a really good day there on Saturday, but it seemed like there were a lot of people missing. A few exhibitors/retailers mentioned that they've put up the prices for stands massively this year and if it's the same next year, they will consider not going. Lots of people on the Triumph stand (as pe...
by T.C.
15 Feb 2016, 12:04
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?
Replies: 12
Views: 2770

Re: Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?

A tiring 3 days, but enjoyable and good to meet a few people. Today is a de-seize day. 10+ hours a day on your feet takes its toll. :(
by T.C.
10 Feb 2016, 18:31
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?
Replies: 12
Views: 2770

Re: Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?

On Saturday. Presumably, you'll be the one who isn't a lycra clad lady? ;) I will be in a polo shirt (I am totally the wrong shape and gender for lycra, apart from which I am told it doesn't half chafe ;) ) and I don't think anyone else will be wearing lycra unless you go over to the cycle show whi...
by T.C.
10 Feb 2016, 17:25
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?
Replies: 12
Views: 2770

Anyone going to the London Bike show this weekend?

If so, then pop by the SorryMate stand and say Hi where I will be making my debut with the team.
by T.C.
04 Feb 2016, 01:16
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: How to get away with hit and run
Replies: 11
Views: 462

Re: How to get away with hit and run

A couple of points if I may. In most cases, the Police (and particularly traffic Police) will investigate fully cases like this and then send the case to the CPS, unlike the old days when it got sent to the prosecutions department and the Chief Inspector in charge would determine if more evidence wa...
by T.C.
29 Jan 2016, 22:40
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Rossgo's Test Day
Replies: 19
Views: 1286

Re: Rossgo's Test Day

Well done and welcome to the club.

Now do your RoSPA test and hope you don't get me as your examiner ;)
by T.C.
29 Jan 2016, 11:53
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Feels strange
Replies: 7
Views: 369

Re: Feels strange

The change is not through choice, it is all about politics, being lied to and a poisonous atmosphere. Oh, and they breached my contract and decided that because of my health I could manage on 1 day a week with the subsequent drop in salary, even though nobody has ever asked me since I came out of Ho...
by T.C.
29 Jan 2016, 11:27
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Feels strange
Replies: 7
Views: 369

Feels strange

After 7 years at my current firm, today is my last day. At a bit of a loose end really as I can't do anything.

Just looking forward to the new challenge ahead.
by T.C.
18 Jan 2016, 11:59
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Car Salesman
Replies: 18
Views: 767

Re: Car Salesman

I've always said, if I win a load of money I want to go to a car dealership (Lamborghini or similar) wearing chavvy looking clothes and see if I can buy a car. There's an Aston Martin garage down the road - I'd likely try it there too A friend of mine did exactly that. :) He was a piot for one of t...
by T.C.
17 Jan 2016, 17:54
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Car Salesman
Replies: 18
Views: 767

Re: Car Salesman

I brought my current car new, but before I committed I did the rounds of all the dealers, Mercedes, BMW et al including all the Japanese dealerships, Nissan, Toyota and so on. Anyway, the last two dealers to visit were Vauxhall and Jaguar (At this point I was seriously considering a Saab). Anyway, I...
by T.C.
15 Jan 2016, 15:53
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Cat-D right offs
Replies: 14
Views: 7051

Re: Cat-D right offs

If you are happy that the bike is sound then there is no problem ith a Cat D other than it is not going to have the value of a non write off bike. It is one of the issues with insurers in that they write bikes off for the silliest of reasons. A freind of mine had a brand new ZZR1200 which was involv...
by T.C.
15 Jan 2016, 13:59
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: National Pothole day today
Replies: 4
Views: 1443

Re: National Pothole day today

There was a lot of positive reaction to last years event which was the first and already the interest this year has quadrupled. Colin Maloney who runs Street Repairs and organises national pot hle day is inundated with phone calls and support from MP's and major organisations including insurers, and...
by T.C.
15 Jan 2016, 12:30
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: National Pothole day today
Replies: 4
Views: 1443

National Pothole day today

As the title says.

http://streetrepairs.co.uk/national-pothole-day-2016" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Show your support please
by T.C.
13 Jan 2016, 23:34
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: A bit of market research regarding motorcycle recovery
Replies: 10
Views: 456

Re: A bit of market research regarding motorcycle recovery

Kwacky wrote:Carole Nash have recovered two of my binned bikes as part of the policy.
I did say "Usually" but there are exceptions to the rule ;)
by T.C.
13 Jan 2016, 22:08
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: A bit of market research regarding motorcycle recovery
Replies: 10
Views: 456

Re: A bit of market research regarding motorcycle recovery

Kwacky wrote:What's the usual price for annual cover and is crash related recovery usually included or excluded?
Crash recovery is usually excluded unless you pay an additional hefty premium.

Price can vary from company to company
by T.C.
13 Jan 2016, 20:13
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: A bit of market research regarding motorcycle recovery
Replies: 10
Views: 456

A bit of market research regarding motorcycle recovery

Following on from the thread regarding vehicle recovery, I am doing a bit of market research for a project I am working on, so your views would be greatly appreciated. If you had the opportunity to buy a recovery/breakdown insurance which included - Recovery after a crash as standard as well as a co...
by T.C.
13 Jan 2016, 14:24
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: A question for TC
Replies: 25
Views: 1035

Re: A question for TC

Alex will want a go, you know that don't you? He loved mine, shame we didn't have a booster seat so I couldn't go on the main roads with him. :( who wouldnt love an F type ! what a great sounding engine in those things If you like Jaguars, then try the XE. fantastic car. I am thinking about changin...