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by Rossgo
23 Feb 2016, 17:52
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Spring is on its way...
Replies: 48
Views: 2441

Spring is on its way...

... all that cold! I put my bike in for a major service including new plugs and valve clearances around 3 weeks ago (not bothered with how long it takes its just as and when he gets a time slot to do the work) but through these 3 weeks I am starting to really miss her and want to go out for a ride ...
by Blade
23 Feb 2016, 14:54
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: In, out or shake it all about?
Replies: 396
Views: 13094

Re: In, out or shake it all about?

... or unsubstantiated comments to help me personally make a more informed decision. I don't feel adequately informed at the moment and have largely take EU membership for granted in the past without having a good grasp of the subject hopefully I will learn something over the next few months.
by Kwacky
23 Feb 2016, 11:58
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Kwacky's Kwik KTM 1190 Adventurer Review
Replies: 6
Views: 523

Kwacky's Kwik KTM 1190 Adventurer Review

... up to about 120mph with the red warning light flashing at me for 5 of those. At speed the bike feels a little unsettled but it's not designed to take on the hyper tourers. Brakes are good, not as strong as I like brakes to be and I found that the weight of the bike really shows up when you slam ...
by Kwacky
23 Feb 2016, 11:14
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: In, out or shake it all about?
Replies: 396
Views: 13094

Re: In, out or shake it all about?

... EU, a lot of which supports our farmers. Don't forget we're entitled to a lot we don't claim, the recent flooding for example we decided not to take from the relief fund.
by duke63
22 Feb 2016, 20:23
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: In, out or shake it all about?
Replies: 396
Views: 13094

Re: In, out or shake it all about?

... the EU (completely forgetting that we get far more back than isn't just straight cash and their figures are usually wrong anyway) and : we need to take back our own sovereign powers ( well i do appreciate that the EU isn't a great political animal but it does on occasion stand up for the little ...
by kiwikrasher
22 Feb 2016, 15:47
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Going, going, gone! ........ Kind of
Replies: 12
Views: 491

Re: Going, going, gone! ........ Kind of

... on a roster of 12 hr days of some kind. But Darwin is like moving to a different country. I had a 5 year plan to come out here, get freehold and take up an easier onshore job, but that's all gone out the window with the separation. This platform has 6-8 yrs more life in it and it's going to be ...
by duke63
22 Feb 2016, 13:32
Forum: Events
Topic: Slappers in France - June 2016
Replies: 108
Views: 16377

Re: Slappers in France - June 2016

Blimey did i take the last place?
by Cav
22 Feb 2016, 10:10
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Sprockets
Replies: 21
Views: 937

Re: Sprockets

... chain and 2 years later it's still like new, I don't think there's a single seized link I'll stick with a steel front sprocket though, that must take more abuse that the rear sprocket and it's smaller and sprung mass as opposed to the rear which is unsprung therefore the mass has a bigger effect
by Blade
22 Feb 2016, 09:06
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: The Big C ......
Replies: 274
Views: 19040

Re: The Big C ......

Nothing I can say Spudda that hasn't been said already. I echo everything the lads have already said and would gladly assist in anyway I can.

Thoughts and prayers are with all the Spudda family. Take care.
by Kwacky
21 Feb 2016, 23:10
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: The Big C ......
Replies: 274
Views: 19040

Re: The Big C ......

... hasn't been said or you've thought. I'm only a phone call away. Whether you want to bend an ear, shout at someone or have a good cry. I'm happy to take the lads out for a few hours if you want some peace or babysit if you want to go out. What I found with my father in law is that he did really ...
by Kwacky
21 Feb 2016, 12:07
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: In, out or shake it all about?
Replies: 396
Views: 13094

Re: In, out or shake it all about?

... EU, a lot of which supports our farmers. Don't forget we're entitled to a lot we don't claim, the recent flooding for example we decided not to take from the relief fund. Which laws do you think we would introduce if we left that we can't bring in now?
by Kwacky
20 Feb 2016, 19:36
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Advice for buying a bike privately
Replies: 27
Views: 1377

Re: Advice for buying a bike privately

Take someone with you who can stay with him. Ask him for proof of his id like a passport or driving licence
by Deegee
20 Feb 2016, 15:24
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you eating ??
Replies: 7254
Views: 1219796

Re: What are you eating ??

... a fan of smoked fish so she had a bacon sandwich, but the male contingent were very happy with the kedgeree and there's enough left for me to take to work on Monday. Beware the perils of a job well done though, as Mrs Gee nipped to see her parents whilst I was cooking, she's promised that ...
by Blade
19 Feb 2016, 22:34
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 539269

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

Cookie I will either do it myself as you suggest or take to the local indy who has a great reputation and only charges £35 for a brake fluid change, which is only £22 more than BMW would charge me for the brake fluid to do it myself so not sure it's ...
by kiwikrasher
19 Feb 2016, 20:49
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 539269

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

Cookie I will either do it myself as you suggest or take to the local indy who has a great reputation and only charges £35 for a brake fluid change, which is only £22 more than BMW would charge me for the brake fluid to do it myself so not sure it's ...
by Blade
19 Feb 2016, 20:08
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 539269

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

Cookie I will either do it myself as you suggest or take to the local indy who has a great reputation and only charges £35 for a brake fluid change, which is only £22 more than BMW would charge me for the brake fluid to do it myself so not sure it's ...
by C00kiemonster
19 Feb 2016, 19:56
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 539269

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... was. It's £62. Is it me or is that taking the micky. £83 to see if it needs £62 of work. My logic says just do the job it's cheaper (gah) Piss take IMO. Either they just bleed the brakes anyway or do it yourself. A man of your mechanical skill should do it easily.
by C00kiemonster
19 Feb 2016, 13:36
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: William Shatner
Replies: 8
Views: 341

Re: William Shatner

He looks good for 120 years old. Plus time travel may have helped.

I like him, he doesn't seem to take himself very seriously tbh.
by Kwacky
19 Feb 2016, 12:05
Forum: On the Track
Topic: Marquez finishes MotoGP test on top
Replies: 11
Views: 1073

Re: Marquez finishes MotoGP test on top

So he can push for a win rather than take the points and fall off in the final laps?
by Deegee
19 Feb 2016, 11:03
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Weekend Plans
Replies: 7
Views: 616

Re: Weekend Plans

... Dentists of all things, I can't guarantee I won't be needed to handle a breakdown on a particular day so despite my appt being at 8.30am I need to take a day off. So I've got a 3 day weekend with nothing firm planned, probably chilling and general pottering about at home doing odd jobs is likely ...