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Thunderace
17-09-12, 06:56 PM
Well I was told on Friday to be in work at 0500 Monday morning with kit packed ready for exercise, tipped up at 0500 today to be told, "oh my mistake your on Bikesafe on Wednesday" feckless tards the lot of'em!:smt092
Fallout
18-09-12, 06:51 PM
Thanks God nobody gives them a gun or entrusts them with our national security!!
... hang on.
Spank86
18-09-12, 07:04 PM
That's why we had to calm the Irish down and promote Muslim terrorism, the Irish were far to difficult for our gallant soldiers to spot.
Thunderace
18-09-12, 07:54 PM
They really are a clueless bunch of numpties, maybe I should do an undercover report for the BBC so the public can know what the army is really like, I'm glad I joined at 25 otherwise I might think this level of stupidity was normal.
BTW thinking of signing off, any jobs going with BT Spank?
Spank86
18-09-12, 08:08 PM
We were hiring from the army not so long ago.
Not sure if there's any going via other rules but I can check if youre serious.
Looking for 1000 engineers internally so when that fails I'm sure we'll look externally. Traditionally Signals are well received. Check out Qinetiq too I'm sure they be looking for spooky techies.
Spank86
18-09-12, 08:32 PM
Yeah, we've got to run out of 90yr old office jockeys to stick out in the network pretty soon.
Winters going to be interesting.
Thunderace
18-09-12, 08:33 PM
We were hiring from the army not so long ago.
Not sure if there's any going via other rules but I can check if youre serious.
I would appreciate it if you could.
Looking for 1000 engineers internally so when that fails I'm sure we'll look externally. Traditionally Signals are well received. Check out Qinetiq too I'm sure they be looking for spooky techies.
I'm not a Tech I'm an Operator, not much difference in trade skills just pay! Lets just say Operators do all the work and the Techs do.........erm.........well.........not a lot but they get paid more!
Spank86
18-09-12, 08:36 PM
Bear in mind there's no guarantees.
They'll likely take you on via a contract company and if you don't suit or the work mysteriously dries up you could be out on your ear in 6 months or so.
Plus they're really bad at letting you know if your contract will be renewed.
As in you might find out the day before.
Thunderace
18-09-12, 08:39 PM
Bear in mind there's no guarantees.
They'll likely take you on via a contract company and if you don't suit or the work mysteriously dries up you could be out on your ear in 6 months or so.
Plus they're really bad at letting you know if your contract will be renewed.
As in you might find out the day before.
Happy with that mate any work to start with will do, I can always do one job whilst looking for another.
Bordtea
18-09-12, 11:18 PM
Transfer corps, mojo reinstated. Simples.
Thunderace
19-09-12, 07:50 PM
Transfer corps, mojo reinstated. Simples.
No ta mate, I no longer want to work for idiots regardless of their cap badge!:smt092
Spank86
19-09-12, 07:59 PM
Well we don't have cap badges, but that's the only difference.
Fallout
19-09-12, 08:02 PM
Self employment mate. What business could you start up yourself, while you're still in the army, then leave when/if it was successful enough? Working for someone else will always mean you have to deal with idiots and sell your time for a set fee, rather than reaping the rewards for every ounce of effort you put in.
Thunderace
19-09-12, 08:04 PM
Do you have to get your clothes inspected in the morning to make sure you haven't forgotten how to dress yourself, or get your boots so shiny you could shave in 'em, walk like a tart and stamp your feet in your bosses doorway?
If not, sounds good to me!
Bordtea
19-09-12, 08:05 PM
From what I've heard that sort of bull**** is excessively worse in the signals. Join the Rifles, none of that crap ;)
Bordtea
19-09-12, 08:05 PM
Also did you get my pm?
Spank86
19-09-12, 08:07 PM
Do you have to get your clothes inspected in the morning to make sure you haven't forgotten how to dress yourself, or get your boots so shiny you could shave in 'em, walk like a tart and stamp your feet in your bosses doorway?
If not, sounds good to me!
Nope, knowing how to dress yourself is the sort of skill that gets you given broadband training, that's advanced stuff.
Thunderace
19-09-12, 08:08 PM
Never bothered me working for someone else, just the army that fecks me off, don't forget I was 25 when I joined I remember what it's like being a civvy, not got enough spare time to start a business, also I don't think anyone would pay me to take my WD40 and a hammer approach to their vehicles, even though It's cheap, it works and it's safe!
Thunderace
19-09-12, 08:10 PM
From what I've heard that sort of bull**** is excessively worse in the signals. Join the Rifles, none of that crap ;)
I'd rather peel of all my skin and roll around in salt, I can't stand the brain dead Infantry tards!
Thunderace
19-09-12, 08:11 PM
Also did you get my pm?
Just looked, I'm going sailing this weekend and I'm on call pretty much till xmas, any spare time I do get will be on the bike.
Bordtea
19-09-12, 08:15 PM
I'd rather peel of all my skin and roll around in salt, I can't stand the brain dead Infantry tards!
Cheers :smt060
Bordtea
19-09-12, 08:15 PM
Just looked, I'm going sailing this weekend and I'm on call pretty much till xmas, any spare time I do get will be on the bike.
Haha alright mate no worries
Thunderace
19-09-12, 08:21 PM
Cheers :smt060
Your TA, stabs don't count!:rolleyes:
Bordtea
19-09-12, 08:26 PM
Your TA, stabs don't count!:rolleyes:
Touché
Has the internet broken? No GM posts for almost 6 mins! Maybe Mrs.TA's turned up in her lacy skimpies.
Thunderace
20-09-12, 09:41 PM
Tried my best but no dice she's just gone to bed!:(
we've seen your drunken squaddie charm. She must be immune to it now!
Thunderace
20-09-12, 09:45 PM
we've seen your drunken squaddie charm. She must be immune to it now!
What can I say.........Its crude but effective........as long as you get in there quick!
Was the Mrs not drinking, is this why your attempt failed?
Thunderace
20-09-12, 09:52 PM
No she hasn't but I have, the consequences of which would be like picking a lock with a bit of rope!:smt081
No she hasn't but I have, the consequences of which would be like picking a lock with a shoe string!:smt081
fixed :-({|=
Thunderace
20-09-12, 09:57 PM
fixed :-({|=
Cheers mate!:smt081
Thunderace
20-09-12, 09:58 PM
No she hasn't but I have, the consequences of which would be like picking a lock with a bit of rope!:smt081
Why men should be aloud to sleep around and women shouldn't..............
If you have a key that fits every lock, it's a master key.
If you have a lock that can be opened by any key, it's a crap lock!
ClunkintheUK
21-09-12, 11:11 AM
Your TA, stabs don't count!:rolleyes:
Why? Are they Innumerate?
Thunderace
21-09-12, 03:40 PM
Why? Are they Innumerate?
I'm sure they can count, they just hold little value for the forces, never had an issue with the TA until this summer, having worked with them for 6 months I have found them to be lazy, badly trained, and generally not fit for task, simple MATTs stump them, and there physical ability is laughable, woe betide this nation when they become the bulk of our defensive capability!
ClunkintheUK
21-09-12, 04:13 PM
{Facepalm} It's the way i tell 'em.
Fallout
21-09-12, 07:23 PM
He got it mate, I'm sure. He just brushed your joke aside in favour of a spleen vent. The rude ******* he is!!! :D
Nathan, I'll protect you if we're invaded.
Thunderace
21-09-12, 07:31 PM
He got it mate, I'm sure. He just brushed your joke aside in favour of a spleen vent. The rude ******* he is!!! :D
Nathan, I'll protect you if we're invaded.
I'll provide the transport!;)
Thunderace
21-09-12, 08:57 PM
I'll provide the transport!;)
And release the bait!;)
My clutch is really stiff. You'd struggle to pull it with 2 fingers. Seems to operate fine mechanically, but something isn't quite right.
So far I have made sure the lever moves freely, changed the clutch cable, and made sure the little arm thingamabob the clutch cable connects to under the front sprocket cover that pushes the pin in and out (deep breath!) moves smoothly. What should I be looking at next, oh wise ones? Pulling the clutch in sounds a tiny bit clunky down near the gearbox, so I suppose there is something amiss with the actual clutch. Any thoughts?
It'll be the bits falling off the frame internals wedging into the gearbox inners. Chances are either your frame will snap next time you go over 65mph or your gearbox will seize first and the resulting rear wheel lockup will cause all sorts of excitement.
Have you tried replacing the oil with unicorn blood yet?
Anyway, just relax and enjoy the ride tomorrow.
Fallout
21-09-12, 09:13 PM
I will mate. Everything will be relaxed, except my left hand, which will be disproportionate muscular with it's constant work out (easy! no jokes!).
Spank86
21-09-12, 09:33 PM
Gonna have to start calling you Jeremy beadle
Fallout
21-09-12, 09:38 PM
Wrongun!! lol
Thunderace
21-09-12, 09:51 PM
Let me have a fiddle tomorrow and I'll assess the nature of said malfunction.
ok, when you're finished will you look at Fallouts clutch :lol:
Fallout
21-09-12, 10:09 PM
Defo the clutch itself now, or perhaps clutch pin. Rules out lever and cable and pushy mechanism thing under the sprocket cover. It may just need a good old clean, but that'll have to wait for the winter months.
is it deffo adjusted correctly, cable isn't snagged anywhere, push rod operating nicely?
It's riddled with it!
Just take it to a nice field and shoot it. Maybe condemn his bike too!
dirtydog
22-09-12, 09:01 AM
Well the SV is finally booked in for its MOT fro wednesday
:O we may see our illustrious moderator on a ride out soon?? (daytime mind as it is chilling down and becoming dark earlier now)
Thunderace
22-09-12, 06:50 PM
About time you've missed the whole summer! So some Autumn/Winter rideout action is called for.
dirtydog
22-09-12, 07:05 PM
:O we may see our illustrious moderator on a ride out soon?? (daytime mind as it is chilling down and becoming dark earlier now)
About time you've missed the whole summer! So some Autumn/Winter rideout action is called for.
Yep should soon be back on 2 wheels, going to be pretty rusty with the riding though as its at about 18 months since I rode last :rolleyes:
Thunderace
22-09-12, 07:21 PM
Yep should soon be back on 2 wheels, going to be pretty rusty with the riding though as its at about 18 months since I rode last :rolleyes:
Pish we'll have you carving up the B-roads in no time!:D
Fallout
22-09-12, 07:26 PM
Don't worry mate. If you're lucky, you'll go round one or two corners too fast accidentally, and you'll be branded a riding God like Spank.
dirtydog
22-09-12, 07:28 PM
Lol. Hope my mis-matched tyres agree with that statement! Anyone know of somewhere local that will fit a part worn tyre and balance it? Got a spare wheel and tyre in the garage, did have a spare front as well but that wen on the raptor last summer
Thunderace
22-09-12, 07:30 PM
Don't worry mate. If you're lucky, you'll go round one or two corners too fast accidentally, and you'll be branded a riding God like Spank.
Why you so bothered? He really is genuinely fast in the twisties (no doubt its more the bike than him) but you do have to ride very hard to stay with him, last Sunday he lost me on a roundabout and I'm no slouch!
dirtydog
22-09-12, 07:31 PM
Oh and it's not just the tyres that Don't match, rear wheel is charcoal coloured and the front is bright orange!
Thunderace
22-09-12, 07:33 PM
Oh and it's not just the tyres that Don't match, rear wheel is charcoal coloured and the front is bright orange!
Miss matched tyres is no drama, gets a little exciting if you push real hard but I don't fall off on a regular basis so don't worry.
Spank86
22-09-12, 07:48 PM
I do keep saying its mostly the bike.
Next time I'll get insurance to ride other bikes and we'll see.
Fallout
22-09-12, 09:23 PM
I disagree. The bike is good, but it's you too Ad. You're a good rider. You do take corners quickly and are rapid. You'd be the same on any bike once you'd got used to it, I reckon.
The only reason why I keep going WTF is I've yet to see this amazing Spank who disappears off out of sight like a riding god, as keeps being alluded to. I think perhaps we need to go back to the old skool. Us 2 vs lunchtime empty roads on your next day off so I can see this uncatchable Spank for myself!
Thunderace
22-09-12, 09:27 PM
I disagree. The bike is good, but it's you too Ad. You're a good rider. You do take corners quickly and are rapid. You'd be the same on any bike once you'd got used to it, I reckon.
The only reason why I keep going WTF is I've yet to see this amazing Spank who disappears off out of sight like a riding god, as keeps being alluded to. I think perhaps we need to go back to the old skool. Us 2 vs lunchtime empty roads on your next day off so I can see this uncatchable Spank for myself!
Don't think that'll work mate, he needs a competent rider to chase him!:rolleyes:
Not that I'm saying your incompetent, just that being chased round B-roads by a bike that is held together by chewing gum and wishful thinking is not confidence inspiring.
Spank86
22-09-12, 09:37 PM
I disagree. The bike is good, but it's you too Ad. You're a good rider. You do take corners quickly and are rapid. You'd be the same on any bike once you'd got used to it, I reckon.
The only reason why I keep going WTF is I've yet to see this amazing Spank who disappears off out of sight like a riding god, as keeps being alluded to. I think perhaps we need to go back to the old skool. Us 2 vs lunchtime empty roads on your next day off so I can see this uncatchable Spank for myself!
I'm next at work a week Tuesday.
So if we get a nice day between now and then apart from next weekend I'm there.
Of course if you do keep up I'll only say its your extra CC's. ;)
Fallout
22-09-12, 09:39 PM
Don't think that'll work mate, he needs a competent rider to chase him!:rolleyes:
Not that I'm saying your incompetent, just that being chased round B-roads by a bike that is held together by chewing gum and wishful thinking is not confidence inspiring.
Using your logic, the faster the person chasing, the faster Ad is than them. So some sort of exponential speed relationship. Meaning that, if a Mig21 was chasing him, he should just about touch the speed of light. But since we know that's not possible, there must be a point at which Ad cannot outrun the person on his tail. We owe it to the GM to discover that point and make note of it on our speedos for future reference.
Fallout
22-09-12, 09:42 PM
I'm next at work a week Tuesday.
So if we get a nice day between now and then apart from next weekend I'm there.
Of course if you do keep up I'll only say its your extra CC's. ;)
I know! There's always an argument for each statement. Nathan said I was slow today, I said I was behind traffic. I said I beat Nathan at a drag race, Nathan said he wheel span. Apparently I crashed into a Merc from Dan's perspective, but not from others. It's lose lose.
Maybe we should buy that Ace so we have two identical bikes for GM face off rides?! :mrgreen:
Thunderace
22-09-12, 09:45 PM
Using your logic, the faster the person chasing, the faster Ad is than them. So some sort of exponential speed relationship. Meaning that, if a Mig21 was chasing him, he should just about touch the speed of light. But since we know that's not possible, there must be a point at which Ad cannot outrun the person on his tail. We owe it to the GM to discover that point and make note of it on our speedos for future reference.
Well it does seem to be the case that as soon as I get near anyone they speed up, so I chase, they speed up, I push harder and so on, like Dad getting a little out of his comfort zone, and Job on the B-roads in Cornwall, Its all down to others, as you know I would never egg on any reckless behaviour!:smt051
Spank86
22-09-12, 09:45 PM
I believe the point that I cannot outrun the chaser was best presented by Einstein in the form E=MCtree.
Meaning that it's the point where kinetic energy is equal to the mass of my bike times by cornering ability modified by the large tree I'm wrapped round.
Spank86
22-09-12, 09:46 PM
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Maybe we should buy that Ace so we have two identical bikes for GM face off rides?! :mrgreen:
now that sounds tempting.
You've chased me down the corhampton road and I didnt lose you and round the spitfire link roundabouts.
Not sure if I go faster when Nathan's behind me or if you go faster when I'm in front.
Possibly the latter.
Thunderace
22-09-12, 09:47 PM
I know! There's always an argument for each statement. Nathan said I was slow today, I said I was behind traffic. I said I beat Nathan at a drag race, Nathan said he wheel span. Apparently I crashed into a Merc from Dan's perspective, but not from others. It's lose lose.
Maybe we should buy that Ace so we have two identical bikes for GM face off rides?! :mrgreen:
I never said you were slow just that you were getting small in my mirrors mid corner!
Spank86
22-09-12, 09:48 PM
I prefer to get larger mid corner.
But that's more than enough about my sex life.
Well it does seem to be the case that as soon as I get near anyone they speed up, so I chase, they speed up, I push harder and so on, like Dad getting a little out of his comfort zone, and Job on the B-roads in Cornwall, Its all down to others, as you know I would never egg on any reckless behaviour!:smt051
Those B roads in Cornwall were superb. I would not have changed a thing about any of them, and don't think it could have planned it better if we tried. I'd love to go back there and find some more :smt040
Thunderace
22-09-12, 09:58 PM
Those B roads in Cornwall were superb. I would not have changed a thing about any of them, and don't think it could have planned it better if we tried. I'd love to go back there and find some more :smt040
I think we were very luck not to find a tractor mid corner, at the speeds we were doing it would have been.........exciting!
But yes deffo up for another Cornwall trip!:smt040
I think we were very luck not to find a tractor mid corner, at the speeds we were doing it would have been.........exciting!
But yes deffo up for another Cornwall trip!:smt040
just another obstacle to over take that would be ruining the scenery and road!
Me too, think the same again next year. Looking at the map we missed of some cracking B roads. We can do the north coast instead of the South.
I had a close call with a steam tractor on the A338. I was averaging good speeds along the straights and corners, on a corner exit where i was opening it up he was there [-o< he was doing 5mph i was doing considerably more. Thankfully there was a cheeky gap for me.
Spank86
22-09-12, 10:05 PM
Must be a hinsley thing.
This love of almost colliding with farm machinery I mean. You came within about a foot of not having a dad anymore.
One close call per outing is enough to make you feel alive ;)
Fallout
22-09-12, 10:13 PM
now that sounds tempting.
You've chased me down the corhampton road and I didnt lose you and round the spitfire link roundabouts.
Not sure if I go faster when Nathan's behind me or if you go faster when I'm in front.
Possibly the latter.
I'm much better at following. Definitely true. It's not the corner that is the problem, it's fear of what's round the corner that is my biggest hurdle. My sense of mortality is well developed! So following makes that easier with the "you can die and I'll use the brakes" psychology. :mrgreen:
i'm the opposite. I prefer to lead than follow.
Spank86
22-09-12, 10:17 PM
I have less of that problem.
I think everyone gets it a bit, in me it's more the form of "oh your only leaning that far over, I'm sure there's room left at the edge of my tyres at that angle"
My problem is I can corner fast sat upright, and I can hang off, but I don't speed up when I hand off, I just don't lean the bike as much.
Need to put the lean and hang together.
Thunderace
23-09-12, 01:25 AM
I'm with Si p2 is much easier let p1 take all the risk and assess from there,
Spank86
23-09-12, 08:09 AM
But p1 slows you down!
P1 is where i prefer to be. Much more fun!!!!
Good evening Mr Men of the GM
Check out this old thread (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=170933) I believe this could have been the very start of the big-bang. even predates the Bordtea/Tomor posting....
It does. One of my very few posts after joining and just before this area started booming
dirtydog
26-09-12, 12:25 PM
Well the SV is finally booked in for its MOT fro wednesday
Today's MOT didn't quite go to plan, was booked for 1030 so I went out to start it at 9 and it turned over but wouldn't catch, almost but not quite :(
So I started to take bits off to see where the problem was. Tank off, air box off then carbs off. Took the opportunity to fit new spark plugs while it was all off so put in some NGK iridium ones.
Drained the float bowls and saw the petrol coming out was kind of a green colour! Float bowls off and found more green stuff in them (stripped and cleaned the carbs not that long ago as it had been stood for a while).
So the upshot of all that fannying around means it didn't get MOT today but it is booked in for tomorrow afternoon instead.
Wideboy
26-09-12, 12:29 PM
I need to get mine booked in, sorted it all out weeks ago but haven't got round to actually taking it there
Good job they fitted you in the next day, most would make you wait a week
dirtydog
26-09-12, 01:14 PM
Good job they fitted you in the next day, most would make you wait a week
Yeah they're pretty good like that.
Thunderace
26-09-12, 02:27 PM
Does this mean we may get to see the green machine this weekend?
dirtydog
26-09-12, 03:02 PM
If its dry on Sunday I could be convinced, all being well with the mot obviously
Oh and if it's raining I'm not coming out to play!
Thunderace
26-09-12, 03:04 PM
If its dry on Sunday I could be convinced, all being well with the mot obviously
Oh and if it's raining I'm not coming out to play!
BOOOOOOO! skins waterproof!;)
dirtydog
26-09-12, 03:55 PM
Nah I'll pass, done my years of rising through winter rain/sleet/fog/ice etc etc.
Littlepeahead
27-09-12, 08:50 AM
You are formally invited to visit NE Guildford this weekend... By Little Miss Messie
dirtydog
27-09-12, 04:42 PM
If its dry on Sunday I could be convinced, all being well with the mot obviously
Oh and if it's raining I'm not coming out to play!
MOT was at 14:30 this afternoon and it...
passed! 2 advisories though :rolleyes:
MOT was at 14:30 this afternoon and it...
passed! 2 advisories though :rolleyes:
Advisory 1:- Ride it from time to time
Advisory 2:- consider toning the wheels down a bit
Looking forward to seeing you out and about before the grit gets laid.
Spank86
27-09-12, 04:47 PM
Was one of them: we advise you not to ride with the new-GM (TM) they're mental.
dirtydog
27-09-12, 04:52 PM
Advisory 1:- Ride it from time to time
Advisory 2:- consider toning the wheels down a bit
Looking forward to seeing you out and about before the grit gets laid.
Was one of them: we advise you not to ride with the new-GM (TM) they're mental.
Mark, now its MOT'd etc im definitely more likely to ride it lol and its just the front wheel that needs toning down
Spank, no I don't think they know you lot (lucky for them I reckon)
Advisory 1 was slight fluctuation of front brake effort and 2 was rear tyre low on tread.
Have got a spare wheel and tyre in the garage so not a problem :smt040
Thunderace
27-09-12, 04:58 PM
Happy days, crossed fingers we get a last burst of summer![-o<
Spank86
27-09-12, 05:02 PM
It's nice now, shame its not a Wednesday.
Thunderace
27-09-12, 05:15 PM
Next rainy Wednesday will have to be Loomies so we gat wetter than you!:mrgreen:
Wideboy
27-09-12, 05:16 PM
what's yee plebs up to sunday?
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