Gm Mega Thread

[Law]

Been out on a short trip on the bike today, to get some things, nothing interesting.

Did stop off at Sainsbury on the way back to get Bike mag. I started the bike and was about to get on when this OAP got off his C90 and looked over my bike for a good 5 minutes and then wittered on about how bikes have changed from his era of 350 single matchless or something... I just smiled back.

Someone shoot me if I get older and reminisce about my SV650.

[ASM-Forever]

Lol! :)

[DanAbnormal]

I started the bike and was about to get on when this OAP got off his C90 and looked over my bike for a good 5 minutes and then wittered on about how bikes have changed from his era of 350 single matchless or something... I just smiled back.

Someone shoot me if I get older and reminisce about my SV650.

Dude, get your eyes tested that was me!!!





:D

[dirtydog]

Dude, get your eyes tested that was me!!!





:D


Another different bike? :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[DanAbnormal]

Another different bike? :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Yeah, I save the C90 for stunting. :rolleyes:

[DanAbnormal]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Hoist the jib me hearties.

Aaaaarrrrrrrrrr.

That is all.

[sarah]

You feeling alright, Dan?

[DanAbnormal]

You feeling alright, Dan?

Perfectly fine thankyou my lovely.

I've got a pirate party to go to in a couple of weeks. Just getting warmed up. There is about 20 of us all going dressed as pirates and I've requested that we knock on a few random doors, shout "Aaaaaaaar" and then casually walk off. Call it a social experiment. I will be filming it as well.

Talk about the coolest smiley: :pirat:

[sarah]

V cool.

I'm waiting for a phonecall from my solicitor/estate agent.

[DanAbnormal]

V cool.

I'm waiting for a phonecall from my solicitor/estate agent.

You buying/selling?

[sarah]

selling. waiting to hear whether or not i'll be homeless next tuesday :-)

[Demonz]

The morgage market is real bad at the moment - you guys are lucky to be in or out right now - seems underwriters just cant make decisions on applications - they are all very worried.

[sarah]

The morgage market is real bad at the moment - you guys are lucky to be in or out right now - seems underwriters just cant make decisions on applications - they are all very worried.

Yup. I think the guy buying our place got his mortgage agreed just before it all started going silly.

[DanAbnormal]

Now I remember. Good luck!

[falc]

selling. waiting to hear whether or not i'll be homeless next tuesday :-)

You've got that place next to your parents haven't you?

There is a great youtube video or some video about how to speak pirate...found it! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWgxuc45YCY)

[sarah]

You've got that place next to your parents haven't you?


Bit of a long commute to Wales though...

[DanAbnormal]

Bit of a long commute to Wales though...

And we're back to the point..........why would you want to live in Wales?!? Hovis lives there. Reason enough to leave methinks. :p









only joking Hovis

[sarah]

And we're back to the point..........why would you want to live in Wales?!? Hovis lives there. Reason enough to leave methinks. :p









only joking Hovis

I have a decent career here.

[DanAbnormal]

I have a decent career here.

I was, of course, joking. Would you consider moving away for the right job?

[sarah]

I was, of course, joking. Would you consider moving away for the right job?

yeah, defo. but finding the right job is not as easy as it sounds. what i really want to do is to be able to work from home.

[DanAbnormal]

yeah, defo. but finding the right job is not as easy as it sounds. what i really want to do is to be able to work from home.

Don't we all. :( I'd like to be a graphics artist but I need to spend so much free time doing it that it becomes limiting. Especially with summer on the way. But then if I don't I'll end up doing jobs I hate all my life. Hmm....

[sarah]

Don't we all. :( I'd like to be a graphics artist but I need to spend so much free time doing it that it becomes limiting. Especially with summer on the way. But then if I don't I'll end up doing jobs I hate all my life. Hmm....

my job is ideal for homeworking. management are just being v slow about letting more people do it.

[DanAbnormal]

my job is ideal for homeworking. management are just being v slow about letting more people do it.

Just think how much money we could save on petrol, commuting etc. I think I would honestly be more productive at home. Mind you I'm sure the government would then raise income tax as they would be losing the revenue from fuel. Makes me laugh, they moan on about getting people off the road as it's 'dirty' yet they would have to get the income on lost tax from somewhere else. I'm emigrating. Who's with me!?

[Stu]

my job is ideal for homeworking..
you're job is to spend all day on the forum? :???:
Yup mine is too, also just meed management to upgrade my internet connection at home then I wouldn't need to go to work :D

[DanAbnormal]

you're job is to spend all day on the forum? :???:
Yup mine is too, also just meed management to upgrade my internet connection at home then I wouldn't need to go to work :D

Damn this is uncanny, that's my job too!

[ASM-Forever]

yeah, defo. but finding the right job is not as easy as it sounds. what i really want to do is to be able to work from home.

There's a particular Black Adder sketch that springs to mind...can you guess which one? :p

[Tara]

I would love to work from home i guess i could do too if they gave me a 3G card

[falc]

Yer working from home would be cool but it comes down to if management trusts the staff to do the work and how it would affect productivity.

I could imagine if I ran a business, a couple of my workers are working from home but I have to go into the office... privilege revoked! :p

[dirtydog]

Hmmm i don't think it wold be possible for me to work from home!

[DanAbnormal]

Hmmm i don't think it wold be possible for me to work from home!

I dunno, I've seen your place. Lots of work to do there! :D :smt021

[dirtydog]

the bathroom is refitted and i finished the kitchen earlier this week so there

[DanAbnormal]

the bathroom is refitted and i finished the kitchen earlier this week so there

Dude you should have seen me when I lived alone.....it was almost like some ameoba colony!

[Tara]

Hey everyone

[Stu]

rattle rattle, sure is quiet in here!

[Tara]

yep

[falc]

*stumbles on* make work hurry and finish

[ooger]

Hi everybody http://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/buddyicons/29706330@N00.jpg


I rode my new Street Extreme exhaust to work today. Its very loud, though that allen key baffle screw is too tempting.....

in other news, I've just had an apricot fruit corner.

[DanAbnormal]

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Sorry, just felt like it. I am contemplating my next bike purchase.

[ooger]

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Sorry, just felt like it. I am contemplating my next bike purchase.

Thanks. Thats jolly nice of you.


Is that to the tune of "where's wally"?http://picon.ngfiles.com/400000/portal_400371.gif

[sarah]

Dan, how's Nicki feeling today?

[DanAbnormal]

Dan, how's Nicki feeling today?

She felt great this morning. Certainly more than a handful there. :p

[Stu]

She felt great this morning. Certainly more than a handful there. :p
:roll: :groan: :don't rubitin:
so was she like someone in the flora adverts (broadcast after every London Marathon)

[DanAbnormal]

:roll: :groan: :don't rubitin:
so was she like someone in the flora adverts (broadcast after every London Marathon)


There's a joke there about Flora. But I won't go there.

Yes Nicki was okay although she is still walking funny (from the running!). :p

[Stu]

There's a joke there about Flora. But I won't go there.

too late!;)

[Demonz]

So my brother just pulled up on Jack Lilleys orange Speed Triple... gits had the day off and been test riding bikes. Boy it sounds lovely with high level twin arrow pipes....

[rigor]

So my brother just pulled up on Jack Lilleys orange Speed Triple... gits had the day off and been test riding bikes. Boy it sounds lovely with high level twin arrow pipes....

Is that the orange one with the white stripes down it?? I fell in lust with that bike when I was up there trying the 675 out :D

[Demonz]

Yeah thats the one - so nice.

[DanAbnormal]

Now I want one of them! :)

[Mark_h]

Dan, I told you speed triples are the answer. So it's a bit more on the insurance and a few more points on your license but such a hoot. Or you could be just another sportsbike rider.

Saw one the other week in navy blue with the cobra twin stripes over the top and a single light conversion. Looked very nice indeed.

And you can get a really cool pointy wheel-nut too.

[DanAbnormal]

Okay, todays potential bike is a:

Naked SV1000.

Hey, at least I'm consistently unsure. :king:

[Mark_h]

Okay, todays potential bike is a:

Naked SV1000.

Hey, at least I'm consistently unsure. :king:


Good choice young man.

Cheap as chips, goes like stink and the nakedness tends to keep the cruising speeds down to almost sensible levels. Welcome to a blast on mine if you want to try one out.

[DanAbnormal]

Good choice young man.

Cheap as chips, goes like stink and the nakedness tends to keep the cruising speeds down to almost sensible levels. Welcome to a blast on mine if you want to try one out.

I may well take you up on that offer. Seriously been looking at them as a good alternative to the Hornet. Will use it for commuting except over winter (I'll be getting the train then). How's the fuel economy Mr Mark?

[injury_ian]

do you close your eyes and stick a pin in mcn everyday?

[Mark_h]

How's the fuel economy Mr Mark?

That's rather down to what you do with it and how it's set up. ;) But baring in mind I'm still in the "woooohoooooo" phase of opening it up flat out once in a while, (while thinking song-2 in my head) I'm probably not getting the best MPG out of it.

Used to get 130 from full to flashing yellow on the 650, get about 100 on the thou. However I have been assured the reserve is greater on the pointy than the curvy so may well be comparing apples and washing machines here.

If you're doing any sort of motorway work I expect it'll actually be more economical than the 650 as it's not trying so hard when cruising at 80-90.

And you save a fortune on front tyres as they get no wear at all in the first few weeks.

Finally I know where you can get a very nice high level can should you need one :)

[injury_ian]

if the 1000 tank is same as 650 tank, I'll get near on 120-130 before light (if the reserves are the same)
I don't ride like a girl, but im not the fastest in the world!

[DanAbnormal]

do you close your eyes and stick a pin in mcn everyday?

Pretty much. :)

Thanks for the feedback Mark and Ian. It will be a tough thing to give up the Hornet as it is such a great bike. My only real worry about the SV1000 is the handling will just feel naff in comparison. Mark, what's it like when you push the big litre SV? You've seen how I ride so comment accordingly.

EDIT: Why did I never think of an SV1000!? Read some reviews and everyone raves about them. Build quality is not great (as per usual) but accoring to everyone they are fantastic bikes to ride and are a real hoot. Sheet, could this be the bike I've been looking for? And all this time it's been right under my bloody nose?! I can get a new one for ?5k!!!! In black too. Test ride booked........:p

[Mark_h]

Damn site better now I've got some decent tyres and got used to it. It feels a lot more planted than the 650 but that's not too hard. I've actually not yet been out on a warm dry to chuck it around a lot and I'll probably never chuck it around as much as you. However chicken strips down to about 10mm. Not convinced the brakes are anything special but that may just be because the front-end does not dice and bottom out so it's all a lot less frantic.

Certainly able to give it some good left/right flick on roundabouts with some healthy counter steering it swaps sides quickly. You need to be careful about giving it a full hand-full on the exits in the damp/cold as it'll spin up due to the huge torque.

[DanAbnormal]

You need to be careful about giving it a full hand-full on the exits in the damp/cold as it'll spin up due to the huge torque.

Me? Careful? :p

[Tara]

Me? Careful? :p

I thought you were turning over a new leaf??:lol:

[injury_ian]

I've always fancied a full faired one, but knowing the SV although it is a good bike, its uncomfortable over distance, cheap fixings and short service intervals annoy.
add that to the 1000 is quite thirsty (he says driving an rx8).

I think fz1 fazer is most likely for me. all things to all men... unless that CB1000R is as good as it looks....

[DanAbnormal]

I've always fancied a full faired one, but knowing the SV although it is a good bike, its uncomfortable over distance, cheap fixings and short service intervals annoy.
add that to the 1000 is quite thirsty (he says driving an rx8).

I think fz1 fazer is most likely for me. all things to all men... unless that CB1000R is as good as it looks....

I did look at the FZ1 but it's quite pricey (new). Lovely looking bike though. I'm looking for a cheap alternative to my Hornet that still has hooligan potential at the weekends and 5k new is not to be sniffed at. Test ride will tell all but this is looking like a good candidate. May still have enough left over for a 636 too. Although that maybe pushing my luck with Mrs Dan. :rolleyes:

[injury_ian]

I'm sure by now Mrs Dan has blocked it all out! lol

[DanAbnormal]

I'm sure by now Mrs Dan has blocked it all out! lol

One would hope.........:(

Luckily though my garage is far enough away from the house that she won't know what bike I have. Mwahahahaha!:)

[Mark_h]

I settled for the SV1000 because I could not justify the speed tiple (c5k) and could not find a firestorm for the right price/condition. Still rather fancy a firestorm though.

Got change out of 2k for my 04 SV1000 with 24k miles on it. Hugh oomph per pound. Much better components than the 650. Saw one with full GSX-R style fairings and that looked really good. Mine had been commuted for three years so not pristine but certainly has not fallen apart.

Like I said Dan, if you want a twirl on mine let me know. I'm sure the newer ones are a bit quicker/tighter but you get 3k left over for an additional toy if you go the second hand route.

[DanAbnormal]

Like I said Dan, if you want a twirl on mine let me know. I'm sure the newer ones are a bit quicker/tighter but you get 3k left over for an additional toy if you go the second hand route.

Thanks Mark, appreciate it. You about on Friday?

TBH I need something with low mileage as I will be putting 60 miles per day on it. I'll look at second hand ones but may just bite the bullet and get a new one as some are going for £4'600!! :o

[Mark_h]

As it happens I should be working locally in Fleet on Friday. May be able to arrange something either late afternoon or early evening. If it's not tipping it down I could take it to work (not far from Fleet Station) and you could just drop in and borrow it. I assume the standard "you bust it, you fix it" rules apply.

[Stu]

you could just drop :-dd

[DanAbnormal]

I assume the standard "you bust it, you fix it" rules apply.

Aye, that be the one.

[eviltwin]

Dan/Mark, you might be right folks, I've seen that black SV1000C advertised by dealers brand new for as low as 4650 - nobody seems to want to buy it!

[Mark_h]

It's not the most sophisticated of bike, in fact it's a little on the agricultural side but I liked the idea that it was not a silky smooth as the big IL4s. I took out a CB1300, smooth and huge power but fet a bit sanitised. Perhaps I'm just a bit weird.

I'm far too lazy to have a high-reving SS600 and far too fat for anything involving riding with your knees round your ears and ass higher than your head.

Still looking forward to my 1098 test ride. Lets see what happens when style meets V-twin power :)

Under 5k for a new sv1000 has to be a bargain. They have not sold so I expect you'll get a bit of a deal on anything in stock anywhere as they'll be keen to shift them. Jack Lilley offered me one for 4,700 last year so I expect that'll be under 4,500 by now. Although they are a bit of a nightmare to deal with Motts (A30 south of Basingstoke) also had one in stock last year.

[DanAbnormal]

Although they are a bit of a nightmare to deal with Motts (A30 south of Basingstoke) also had one in stock last year.

Tell me about it, that's where I bought the SV650 from. :mad:

[DanAbnormal]

mornin'.

[Tara]

Pmsl

[DanAbnormal]

Funny.

I like, is nice. :D

[ooger]

Hehe, nice.

I had a telephone call yesterday from some far-flung ISP who wanted to speak to the IT manager about "upgradings".

I had trouble containing myself waiting for the details about the megabytings...sadly it didn't come.

:D

[DanAbnormal]

Hehe, nice.

I had a telephone call yesterday from some far-flung ISP who wanted to speak to the IT manager about "upgradings".

I had trouble containing myself waiting for the details about the megabytings...sadly it didn't come.

:D

Ah, I love it when I speak to BT at work. "You want 2 megabyte fastings?"

[falc]

lol thats great Lee, poor elena :lol:

[ooger]

Today I have smiled at

-- also the sun
-- having the french doors open and smelling the wind. <please, no jokes>
-- A pedestrian who seemed genuinely surprised that I let her and her buggy over the road in front of me
-- meeting my riding instructor who I last saw the day I passed my test. Nice chap.
-- passing the same bunch of queueing car drivers that I've seen since Monday at the temporary lights.
-- the lady in the petrol station. She's always happy.


Today is a nice day. Roll on the next nice day.


Although...

I am not happy with the amount of loons screaming past on bikes at 40 mph in 1st gear though, aftermarket exhaust or not. Please stop it if that is any of you, this is not Snetterton, this is Surrey.

[DanAbnormal]

Today I have gnarled at:

- The pedestrian who assumed that as the traffic was stationary he could cross even though my light was green and I was filtering.
- The stupid tart in the 4x4 who assumed that she had priority coming out of a side rode, nearly wiping me out. Then she beeped and gestured at me as if I were in the wrong.
- My new boss.
- The project 'manangers' at work
- Telecomms carriers who don't tell you what's going on.
- Greeks
- Turks
- My own stupidity for leaving my mates house keys at home, 30 miles away, when I promised him I would feed his cat while he is on holiday.
- Attention seeking half wits.
- People who have to have the last word.
- People who breathe
- People

I had a bad day.

[DanAbnormal]

Today I am happy. I have the day off.

That is all.

:D

[Tara]

Today I am happy. I have the day off.

That is all.

:D
Thats good Dan:D wish i had

[Mark_h]

Dan,

Once your new cool toy has been delivered give me a call. Bike is in work with me today so available pretty much anytime. If I don't answer the phone I'm probalby in one of several conference calls I have to endure on a Friday. Just leave a message/text.

Oh and on the happy front, I am very happy this morning. Was late to work as I was having too much fun with the kids playing trains this morning. It's all about getting your priorities right :)

[DanAbnormal]

Dan,

Once your new cool toy has been delivered give me a call. Bike is in work with me today so available pretty much anytime. If I don't answer the phone I'm probalby in one of several conference calls I have to endure on a Friday. Just leave a message/text.

Oh and on the happy front, I am very happy this morning. Was late to work as I was having too much fun with the kids playing trains this morning. It's all about getting your priorities right :)

Bah, a washing machine is no fun. BUt I shall shout once it's here so I can play with your bike! Woohoo!

[Demonz]

I'm happy because it's Friday! WOOOO!

+1 end of a most **** week.

[missrubberduckofdeath]

I'm happy because it's Friday! WOOOO!

Me too! :D

[sarah]

I'm happy because I get to go home today.

[Tara]

+1 end of a most **** week.

ditto that too

hopefully the car won't cost us fortune when the garage fix whatever is wrong with it

but i'm soooooooooooo glad its friday roll on 5pm then i can get home

[Demonz]

Today I am happiest because....


The pound is fighting back against the euro! Hurrah

[DanAbnormal]

Today I am happy a because I have just bought a new bike. Well, okay it's 2nd hand and it's another Hornet. But it's ORANGE!

I rule.

[sarah]

Today I am happy a because I have just bought a new bike. Well, okay it's 2nd hand and it's another Hornet. But it's ORANGE!

I rule.

another hornet??? really??? why???

orange is a good colour :thumbsup:

[Demonz]

Today I am happy a because I have just bought a new bike. Well, okay it's 2nd hand and it's another Hornet. But it's ORANGE!

I rule.

Orange Hornet - you didnt get it from an old grey haired bloke and has it got a stubby can?

[DanAbnormal]

Orange Hairnet? After all that talk of Tuonos, DRZs, Z1000s...

Oh well :)

I'm off on a stag do this weekend. Next weekend I have to fix my DRZ because a week or two back I broke the clutch case cover and did a far bit of damage to the clutch - all good fun :)

Oh but you see this is just my commuter.........;) It also means I have pennies left over for something else. Be it a WR250 or a 636...........:thumbsup:

[DanAbnormal]

Orange Hornet - you didnt get it from an old grey haired bloke and has it got a stubby can?

No, gots it from a Honda dealer.

I got another Hornet as, to be honest, they do everything really well and are comfy. Plus the seat height is low which means kd's are eeeeeeeeeasy! :thumbsup:

[eviltwin]

Dan, did you take a ride on Mark's SV in the end?

[DanAbnormal]

Dan, did you take a ride on Mark's SV in the end?

No I didn't. I probably would have enjoyed it but I think i would have missed the agility of the Hornet.

[Mark_h]

So I dragged it into work on a cold morning with rain threatened for no particualr reason?

Guess I'll have to go the long-way round at lunchtime to get my sarnies to get some benefit out of it.

[DanAbnormal]

So I dragged it into work on a cold morning with rain threatened for no particualr reason?

Guess I'll have to go the long-way round at lunchtime to get my sarnies to get some benefit out of it.

Sorry dude. You can do a burnout on my head if it makes you feel better?

[injury_ian]

Now quick someone stab out his eyes so he can't get broody over the next bike!

[DanAbnormal]

Now quick someone stab out his eyes so he can't get broody over the next bike!

I'll let you ALL in on a little secret. I knew I was getting another Hornet in fact I put a deposit down over a month ago. I just had to wait until today when everything else fell into place. Still, it was good to get some banter going. :D

Oh and my wife doesn't know so keep quiet tomorrow if you're coming!

[Mark_h]

So for a minute perhaps the spotlight can swing away from Dan's "what shall I have in my sandwiches" forum.

Has anyone else noticed Law seems to have vanished? Is he in a bike polishing frenzy to aid the sale?

Does anyone want to go to the bother of getting a very nice wide-screen TV fixed before I take it down the tip? It's a 28" JVC. Got a fault on the PSU. Doubtless needs a 50p component but the insurance complany very kindly gave me a super sexy flat screen thing so I have no need for it but it goes against my principals to skip it. Free to collector.