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- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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?
- 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
- 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.
Thoughts and prayers are with all the Spudda family. Take care.
- 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 ...
- 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?
- 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
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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.
I like him, he doesn't seem to take himself very seriously tbh.
- 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?
- 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 ...