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drivers stopping 10ft from the white line on junctions, light, roundabouts etc.etc.
svenrico
07-04-21, 09:30 PM
THE DVLA
Not checked in on them in a while but did today and it's nice to see they're still a pack of inept fecal pipes.
Sent off my V5 to change address some months ago, told the delay is because they're dealing with some sort of virus round the office. Tax reminder obviously went to the old address, found out it's untaxed today. Can't tax it without a V5. Ring the DVLA they tell you to use their online chat, use the online chat they say they can't help over chat and you must ring them 'eventually you'll get through'. I did not get through(apparently, the staff are so sick to death of all this relaxing furlough they've planned a week of slightly less relaxing striking). Two Post Offices later,all the while ringing the DVLA I get taxes for an extra £25 fee*
*unless they just took my money to have me on as both the DVLA webchat and the first post office said this was impossible.
You have my sympathy if dealing wit the DVLA by telephone. I had a nightmare experience for months when my licence was revoked for sleep apnoea. Even though I got the hospital consultant to write to them telling them I was receiving treatment and fit to drive again ,it went on for months with telephone calls, and every time I rang the backlog they were dealing with never seemed to get any shorter, and even got longer sometimes ! I was continually fobbed off by some administrator and could never get through to their medical department to be able to sort it out. When my case must have eventually got through to the DVLA medical department I got a phone call from a doctor saying they couldn't understand what had been going on and my licence would be sent back the next day. They need to sort themselves out.
Dave20046
07-04-21, 11:00 PM
I had this with the GSXR750 I bought a while back. I got the V5 through eventually... two weeks after I sold it.
After waiting two months to tax and use it I actually managed to get through to the DVLA on the phone and they told me I could tax it using the VIN. There had been no need for me to wait for the V5 like I'd been told by the DVLA originally.
That's what I did, so annoying they wasted your time too. No twit at the DVLA (web chat) said about the VIN thing. One post office said it was impossible, I just dropped lucky on trying another as I was pretty much in disbelief/sure there must be a way.
I'd explained I was a key worker and had no public transport routes to work to DVLA, they couldn't give a ****. To be honest I took a screen shot of my 2 hours worth of calls to them and Webchats and was seriously considering running the risk even though no policeman or court would have any empathy . Lack of insurance (through no tax?) despite the situation not really being my fault was the deal breaker
@DJ - I didn't know that, I think I'll do it. Hope they give me the £25 back I've incurred off the back of this.
Dave20046
07-04-21, 11:05 PM
You have my sympathy if dealing wit the DVLA by telephone. I had a nightmare experience for months when my licence was revoked for sleep apnoea. Even though I got the hospital consultant to write to them telling them I was receiving treatment and fit to drive again ,it went on for months with telephone calls, and every time I rang the backlog they were dealing with never seemed to get any shorter, and even got longer sometimes ! I was continually fobbed off by some administrator and could never get through to their medical department to be able to sort it out. When my case must have eventually got through to the DVLA medical department I got a phone call from a doctor saying they couldn't understand what had been going on and my licence would be sent back the next day. They need to sort themselves out.
They really do. If that's where the tax is going (it's definitely not on the roads) , I'm a very unhappy customer.
I thought back to the right to drive conversation. Tax really annoys me that they've always made it a PITA (in this case they made it impossible) but it carries a sizeable fine and I think points too.. where as the vehicle safety check which in my eyes is pretty cirtical - is a small fine (or was). A mate who's a copper never used to MOT his car, he said a lot of his colleagues didn't (hopefully that was fabricated) but I know for sure he didn't - plum. Digressing into a different gripe there.
Really odd phone call this morning. First reaction is always it's a scam, but I don't understand this one, anyone know anything?
9am - Landline call goes (British maybe slightly Welsh accent)
Them - Hello, BT here, we have a customer who is trying to call you but can't get through, we're just checking the line. It's a Mr.A.Parkes, do you know Mr. Parkes?
Me - Ermmm, .......(try to think what they're up to) ........ no.
Them - OK, thanks for that, sorry to take your time.
End.
Weird, must be some sort of scam, BT wouldn't do that, and I'm not a customer of theirs. Any ideas? I can only think it's the start of a scam and they decide whether to pursue it depending on who answers.
garynortheast
09-04-21, 02:04 PM
2hats!! Gardeners' Question Time and Gardeners World have been taken off this afternoon and this evening. Guess what forelock tugging, cap doffing, fawning guff they've decided to replace them with.....
Grrrrr.....
DarrenSV650S
09-04-21, 02:57 PM
2hats!! Gardeners' Question Time and Gardeners World have been taken off this afternoon and this evening. Guess what forelock tugging, cap doffing, fawning guff they've decided to replace them with.....
Grrrrr.....
I got a status update on WhatsApp from "Delivery" saying "Breaking News!!! Prince Philip is dead!!!"
Apparently everyone got it.
It's being forced on my twitter timeline too.
Like I give a sh!t
Sir Trev
09-04-21, 05:08 PM
Really odd phone call this morning. First reaction is always it's a scam, but I don't understand this one, anyone know anything?
9am - Landline call goes (British maybe slightly Welsh accent)
Them - Hello, BT here, we have a customer who is trying to call you but can't get through, we're just checking the line. It's a Mr.A.Parkes, do you know Mr. Parkes?
Me - Ermmm, .......(try to think what they're up to) ........ no.
Them - OK, thanks for that, sorry to take your time.
End.
Weird, must be some sort of scam, BT wouldn't do that, and I'm not a customer of theirs. Any ideas? I can only think it's the start of a scam and they decide whether to pursue it depending on who answers.
Probably a scam of some sort - daughter had something similar on her mobile the other day.
Sir Trev
09-04-21, 05:09 PM
2hats!! Gardeners' Question Time and Gardeners World have been taken off this afternoon and this evening. Guess what forelock tugging, cap doffing, fawning guff they've decided to replace them with.....
Grrrrr.....
Are we getting a day off for it? That's what I want to know.
2hats!! Gardeners' Question Time and Gardeners World have been taken off this afternoon and this evening. Guess what forelock tugging, cap doffing, fawning guff they've decided to replace them with.....
Grrrrr.....It's fascinating how OTT the media react, especially the BBC. Near identical coverage on BBC1,2 and news. The same information constantly being recycled over and over with comments from various reporters stood outside various royal venues speculating over trivia.
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redtrummy
09-04-21, 07:40 PM
It is somewhat pathetic
Craig380
09-04-21, 08:24 PM
It's fascinating how OTT the media react, especially the BBC. Near identical coverage on BBC1,2 and news. The same information constantly being recycled over and over with comments from various reporters stood outside various royal venues speculating over trivia.
Unfortunately, the Beeb can't win. If it didn't do the full-on State Broadcaster funereal stuff, it would be pilloried by the Murdoch press, Mail, etc for being 'disrespectful to our BRITISH values**'
And because it's doing the full-on funereal stuff, it will still be pilloried by the same media for cancelling peoples' favourite shows.
(** values endorsed by newspapers owned by an Aussie-borne naturalised American, and a non-domiciled Viscount who avoids the UK for tax reasons)
Unfortunately, the Beeb can't win. If it didn't do the full-on State Broadcaster funereal stuff, it would be pilloried by the Murdoch press, Mail, etc for being 'disrespectful to our BRITISH values**'
And because it's doing the full-on funereal stuff, it will still be pilloried by the same media for cancelling peoples' favourite shows.
(** values endorsed by newspapers owned by an Aussie-borne naturalised American, and a non-domiciled Viscount who avoids the UK for tax reasons)That's true Craig but I would have thought that parallel coverage on BBC1 and the News channel would have been enough. They even took bbc4 off the air.
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svenrico
09-04-21, 09:43 PM
They really do. If that's where the tax is going (it's definitely not on the roads) , I'm a very unhappy customer.
I thought back to the right to drive conversation. Tax really annoys me that they've always made it a PITA (in this case they made it impossible) but it carries a sizeable fine and I think points too.. where as the vehicle safety check which in my eyes is pretty cirtical - is a small fine (or was). A mate who's a copper never used to MOT his car, he said a lot of his colleagues didn't (hopefully that was fabricated) but I know for sure he didn't - plum. Digressing into a different gripe there.
So the copper drives around without an mot and tax !
Do his colleagues know ?!
svenrico
09-04-21, 09:48 PM
That's true Craig but I would have thought that parallel coverage on BBC1 and the News channel would have been enough. They even took bbc4 off the air.
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Why take BBC4 off the air ? I couldn't understand why the England women's football match wasn't on! Strange.
svenrico
09-04-21, 10:04 PM
That's true Craig but I would have thought that parallel coverage on BBC1 and the News channel would have been enough. They even took bbc4 off the air.
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With all due respect to the Duke of Edinburgh and the service he put in, but this could go on for weeks. The journalists/tv presenters will have a field day.
Nicholas Witchel was giving his two penneth on the news tonight. I like to remember the time Prince Charles was overheard and recorded saying about Witchel -' I can't stand that man ,he's so awful, bloody people ' :lol:
With all due respect to the Duke of Edinburgh and the service he put in, but this could go on for weeks. The journalists/tv presenters will have a field day.
Nicholas Witchel was giving his two penneth on the news tonight. I like to remember the time Prince Charles was overheard and recorded saying about Witchel -' I can't stand that man ,he's so awful, bloody people ' [emoji38]
It probably will go on for weeks, the same repetition of clips and interviews. I think Philip was a very good judge of character, here's certainly right about Wichel.
If you're wondering whether I'm anti royal, I'm not, in fact I've a lot of sympathy for them. It's not a job I'd want. My beef is purely with the media.
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SV650rules
10-04-21, 11:56 AM
The Duke was a top bloke, hated all the pomp, and used his position to do a lot of good. look at the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, it has changed the lives of many people by helping them get a decent start in life. He served in Royal Navy during WW2 and afterwards and loved the Navy, I guess he was a bit p155ed off when George VI died too early and he had to take up life as consort. The nearest to him I guess is Princess Anne, who just gets on with things. Pity Harry did not take after Phillip - it looks as though William might. I do agree we could have done without pretty much all the BBC channels taking off their normal programs, but these days hardly anything worth watching anyway on terrestrial TV, so if you want to see stuff you need at least one streaming service.
Dave20046
10-04-21, 12:11 PM
Really odd phone call this morning. First reaction is always it's a scam, but I don't understand this one, anyone know anything?
9am - Landline call goes (British maybe slightly Welsh accent)
Them - Hello, BT here, we have a customer who is trying to call you but can't get through, we're just checking the line. It's a Mr.A.Parkes, do you know Mr. Parkes?
Me - Ermmm, .......(try to think what they're up to) ........ no.
Them - OK, thanks for that, sorry to take your time.
End.
Weird, must be some sort of scam, BT wouldn't do that, and I'm not a customer of theirs. Any ideas? I can only think it's the start of a scam and they decide whether to pursue it depending on who answers.
That's an old trick for tracking people down. Possible debt collector looking for A Parkes, wanting to know if they're known at that address.
Or perhaps A Parkes used to live there and they got it from an old electoral roll and were hoping you would say yes and allow them to connect you to a premium rate number, but that seems more unlikely.
So the copper drives around without an mot and tax !
Do his colleagues know ?!
He taxed it just didn't MOT it as non-endorsable . I imagine likeminded ones to him did know.
redtrummy
10-04-21, 01:58 PM
My gripeS today, one has been covered re the Duke and TV OTT. The other, I had those wonderful people 'Micosoft calling, we can detect errors from your computer coming down the line'
Total scum, it seems to happen every few years I get a few calls. I have tried egging them along, telling them literally to F---- ---, today I asked for a technical explanation re the 'errors'. The caller just cleared down on me.
Some unsuspecting people must fall for it or they wouldn't keep doing it, makes my blood boil
That's an old trick for tracking people down. Possible debt collector looking for A Parkes, wanting to know if they're known at that address.
Or perhaps A Parkes used to live there and they got it from an old electoral roll .......
Probably something along those lines. It isn't a case of said Parkes living here or on an electoral roll, I've been here for yonks and only one previous owner who built the house, and he wasn't Parkes, but quite possibly something similar. They didn't even try to confirm/find out my name, so probably not anything aimed at me specifically. Gotta watch out for these devious types.
Cheers for the ideas.
svenrico
10-04-21, 10:14 PM
Don't even talk to any caller who sounds dodgy ,just put the phone straight down.
svenrico
10-04-21, 10:17 PM
He taxed it just didn't MOT it as non-endorsable . I imagine likeminded ones to him did know.
What is non-endorsable ? I thought any vehicle over 3 years old had to have an MOT to get it taxed !
Dave20046
10-04-21, 10:32 PM
What is non-endorsable ? I thought any vehicle over 3 years old had to have an MOT to get it taxed !
Non endorsable means you don't get points on your licence only the possibility of a fine from the police, and if they're all your mates - no fine :smt012
Fair point on the tax though I guess he must have MOT'd it eventually. Though this bloke changed cars constantly - he was one of those people that 'swapped' vehicles. Which I still think is mad...unless you know there's something wrong with yours in which case both people are swapping duffers!
Don't even talk to any caller who sounds dodgy ,just put the phone straight down.
Absolutely. It's just useful to be aware of the different scam tactics they use and what the purpose is.
Sir Trev
11-04-21, 06:30 PM
Absolutely. It's just useful to be aware of the different scam tactics they use and what the purpose is.
I've only had the "I'm from Microsoft" scam call once but I acted surprised, said "hang on, the PC is upstairs, let me go up there now" and put the phone under a cushion and left it there. Half an hour later I hung up, but I assume he had already gone :D
Craig380
12-04-21, 07:55 AM
I like the fact that the Beeb has resisted the temptation to drop the whole series of Line of Duty on iPlayer, but I don't want to wait another week to find out who Jo's relative is ....
Adam Ef
12-04-21, 08:10 AM
No spoilers please.
not today but yesterday. freezing cold and snow, not just little snow but a bloody blizzard it only lasted an hour but still.......... its still bloody freezing cold and been like this for a week.
Luckypants
12-04-21, 11:38 AM
not today but yesterday. freezing cold and snow, not just little snow but a bloody blizzard it only lasted an hour but still.......... its still bloody freezing cold and been like this for a week.
+1!!
shiftin_gear98
12-04-21, 02:50 PM
Snow on the car this morning. The weather is crapola at the moment.
Bureaucracy - now that my broken arm is mending my thoughts turned to my prostate :rolleyes: My PSA is high and back in Feb the urologist recommended another MRI but I haven't heard anything.
I call the hospital urology and they tell me a scan has been ordered but they don't have a date - try the MRI dept.
I call the MRI dept - they have just taken delivery of 2 new MRI machines but don't know when they will be in use but they will find out and call me back. They didn't.
I called again and left messages. Nothing.
I find a private medical hospital in Manchester offering a multi-parametric MRI which yields a much higher resolution, so I try and book an appointment. You need a referral which is not mentioned on their website.
I receive a call from the MRI dpt at the hospital over the messages I left a week ago - they haven't trained anybody on prostate MRI scans yet and still have no estimate on a date. She does mention that my MRI request is marked as "urgent". She also says that my GP can give a referral.
I call the GP and leave messages with the appointment setter. A doctor calls back and refuses to supply a referral since she doesn't know the hospital nor the urologist at that hospital but would consider one at Spire (Hull) but they don't offer mPMRI. She suggests I contact Patient Advisory and Liaison to complain - but I don't want to complain I just want a referral!
I call urology back at Grimsby hospital and explain it all again to the receptionist with the request that someone refers me to either the Manchester mPMRI facility or any similar closer place.
MRI scans for Grimsby used to be handled by Scxxxthorpe (censor won't allow middle letters - it's the steel town) but since Grimsby has just got the 2 new machines (Mar 21) all Gy cases were handed over which seems a bit premature imho. since the Gy scanners are not operational yet. Meanwhile I'm playing phone ping pong with nobody taking responsibility.
The GP said she wouldn't take responsibility for referring me so I asked who takes responsibility when nothing is done?
I would speak to your GP and tell them you'll register elsewhere to get the referral needed, if they are refusing to supply it. If they aren't supplying one now when it is needed, you'll probably not get one in the future for something less urgent.
ethariel
14-04-21, 12:32 PM
Go to the surgery and ask to speak to the practice manager, when asked what for, tell them you want a copy of thier Complaint's Procedure.
Follow the procedure to the letter and keep a copy of everything, they have 3 days to acknowledge the complaint.
Lay out the fact you have the CHOICE of where your treatment is carried out and that the GP in refusing to refer you breaks the NHS charter (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/nhs-healthcare/nhs-patients-rights/) and unfortunately this is causing you undue stress and concern for your health.
If that fails to move anything then give one of the ambulance chasing medical negligence law firms a call and see if they will take you on in a no win no fee, that will most certainly get the surgery's attention as a legal case will cost more than sending you to a hospital more expensive than they are prepared to write you up for.
Go to the surgery and ask to speak to the practice manager, when asked what for, tell them you want a copy of thier Complaint's Procedure.
Follow the procedure to the letter and keep a copy of everything, they have 3 days to acknowledge the complaint.
Lay out the fact you have the CHOICE of where your treatment is carried out and that the GP in refusing to refer you breaks the NHS charter (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/nhs-healthcare/nhs-patients-rights/) and unfortunately this is causing you undue stress and concern for your health.
If that fails to move anything then give one of the ambulance chasing medical negligence law firms a call and see if they will take you on in a no win no fee, that will most certainly get the surgery's attention as a legal case will cost more than sending you to a hospital more expensive than they are prepared to write you up for.
I'm trying to not get confrontational at this stage, all of the surgeries here have too many patients and are reluctant to take more, so I'll still have to continue to deal with this surgery. I should point out that I'm not expecting the NHS to pay for this private MRI - this is my choice so my money (although you could argue that since the hospital is unable to provide a scan it's their problem-but I don't need them to pay and won't look into that aspect). I just want the scan for piece of mind or to speed up potential treatment rather than sit back until it's too late.
I'll wait for a couple of days for urology to get back to me (or call them again if they don't), hopefully it will be with a referral.
One other point is that if you google MRI, you can find private facilities that offer scans with no referrals needed which makes my GP surgery's stance even more odd.
Craig380
15-04-21, 08:15 AM
Hope you get it sorted quickly, S.
My gripe is East Cheshire f*ck*ng Council's highways dept. As usual, now that the weather is set to be dry and fair over the next couple of weeks and won't dip below zero celsius, they've sent out the gritting lorries to use up final few tons of grit & salt before putting them away until November.
Same here in Warwichshire, vague hint that there might be a slight touch of frost and down goes the salt. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr
redtrummy
15-04-21, 03:46 PM
Seeker
How different practices are. I thought I had upset a old hernia repair, went to the Docs and was told an appointment for an ultra scan would be arranged but expect a couple of months wait. As I was uncomfortable I asked for a letter to send to Beneden Health so as to get the scan done through them, if the delay was going to be long.
When I picked up the letter it was addressed to ' To Whom it may concern' so I could have approached any health provider.
As it turned out things appear to have settled down and so I don't expect to be having the scan anywhere.
Hope you manage to break the deadlock ok.
svenrico
18-04-21, 11:00 PM
Car in front of me yesterday that didn't pass a cyclist when there was plenty of room, but decided to wait for traffic coming in the opposite direction and they then ended up driving alongside the cyclist at the same slow speed. This was on an A road with traffic travelling at about 60 mph.
Seeker
How different practices are. I thought I had upset a old hernia repair, went to the Docs and was told an appointment for an ultra scan would be arranged but expect a couple of months wait. As I was uncomfortable I asked for a letter to send to Beneden Health so as to get the scan done through them, if the delay was going to be long.
When I picked up the letter it was addressed to ' To Whom it may concern' so I could have approached any health provider.
As it turned out things appear to have settled down and so I don't expect to be having the scan anywhere.
Hope you manage to break the deadlock ok.
...MRI update. After calling the Urology dept again and pleading for a (self financed) referral I received a return phone call saying that I shouldn't have to pay for anything and the urologist will resubmit the request to "guarantee" I get an MRI within 2 weeks and, apparently, it will be a multi-parametric MRI, too.
I'm puzzled since the initial request was already marked urgent, what's the next level; life threatening? :(
I'm also puzzled by the MRI dept saying that they weren't yet doing prostate MRI scans because they didn't have anyone trained, yet the urology dept said they are getting scans coming through. I can imagine an untrained person sat in front of the control panel, cracking his knuckles and saying: "How hard can it be?"
The smaller optimistic part of me is saying "fantastic" :D, the larger cynical part of me is saying: "sounds too good to be true" . :rolleyes: I guess I'll see...
SV650rules
21-04-21, 04:11 PM
Car in front of me yesterday that didn't pass a cyclist when there was plenty of room, but decided to wait for traffic coming in the opposite direction and they then ended up driving alongside the cyclist at the same slow speed. This was on an A road with traffic travelling at about 60 mph.
Absolute rash of the two wheeled terrorists round by us lately, going up hills at 10mph, how the lorry drivers must hate them.....
redtrummy
21-04-21, 06:02 PM
Faster cyclist than me - I can only average 10mph on a good day! Uphill 3 - 7 ish would be the norm.
...MRI update. After calling the Urology dept again and pleading for a (self financed) referral I received a return phone call saying that I shouldn't have to pay for anything and the urologist will resubmit the request to "guarantee" I get an MRI within 2 weeks and, apparently, it will be a multi-parametric MRI, too.
I'm puzzled since the initial request was already marked urgent, what's the next level; life threatening? :(
I'm also puzzled by the MRI dept saying that they weren't yet doing prostate MRI scans because they didn't have anyone trained, yet the urology dept said they are getting scans coming through. I can imagine an untrained person sat in front of the control panel, cracking his knuckles and saying: "How hard can it be?"
The smaller optimistic part of me is saying "fantastic" :D, the larger cynical part of me is saying: "sounds too good to be true" . :rolleyes: I guess I'll see...
hope you get it all sorted m8. nothing worse than being in limbo.
if you need to vent or talk we here at the org are always listening ;)
svenrico
21-04-21, 09:17 PM
Absolute rash of the two wheeled terrorists round by us lately, going up hills at 10mph, how the lorry drivers must hate them.....
I don't have a problem with cyclists going at their speed, it's car drivers who almost come to a standstill behind them when there is no need.
Originally Posted by Seeker
...MRI update. After calling the Urology dept again and pleading for a (self financed) referral I received a return phone call saying that I shouldn't have to pay for anything and the urologist will resubmit the request to "guarantee" I get an MRI within 2 weeks and, apparently, it will be a multi-parametric MRI, too.
I'm puzzled since the initial request was already marked urgent, what's the next level; life threatening?
I'm also puzzled by the MRI dept saying that they weren't yet doing prostate MRI scans because they didn't have anyone trained, yet the urology dept said they are getting scans coming through. I can imagine an untrained person sat in front of the control panel, cracking his knuckles and saying: "How hard can it be?"
The smaller optimistic part of me is saying "fantastic" , the larger cynical part of me is saying: "sounds too good to be true" . I guess I'll see...
hope you get it all sorted m8. nothing worse than being in limbo.
if you need to vent or talk we here at the org are always listening ;)
Thank you. I have yet to come across a bike forum that is as supportive as this one; it's a gem. (I apologise for smiling in the gripe section :) )
shiftin_gear98
22-04-21, 07:55 AM
Seeker, I hope they sort it soon.
My gripe, looking at all the peeps out on their two wheels whilst I am stuck in my cage.
Ah well, maybe one day.
maviczap
22-04-21, 07:27 PM
Absolute rash of the two wheeled terrorists round by us lately, going up hills at 10mph, how the lorry drivers must hate them.....
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Luckypants
23-04-21, 07:57 AM
Nice one Mav, I couldn't reply without being rude.
garynortheast
23-04-21, 08:09 AM
Spot on response Mav. Like Mike, if I'd replied, it would have been rather less civil I'm afraid.
maviczap
23-04-21, 08:15 AM
Faster cyclist than me - I can only average 10mph on a good day! Uphill 3 - 7 ish would be the norm.
We can't beat the laws of physics, I too wish I could do 10mph uphill, until I get my electric bike that is :D
maviczap
23-04-21, 08:19 AM
Intolerance of other vulnerable road users whether they be on foot, four legs or two wheels, by vehicle drivers is something that needs to be stamped out.
In future I'll leave my AK47 and cammo gear at home when I go out for a cycle
garynortheast
23-04-21, 08:24 AM
Intolerance of other vulnerable road users whether they be on foot, four legs or two wheels, by vehicle drivers is something that needs to be stamped out.
Absolutely.
In future I'll leave my AK47 and cammo gear at home when I go out for a cycle
:smt046
SV650rules
23-04-21, 10:13 AM
when i used to cycle a lot and saw traffc building up behind i used to pull in and let them past, didn't hog the road like modern people in lycra, riding a bicycle that cost more than my first house did...
Dave20046
23-04-21, 01:06 PM
Also, (when you get over the name which is an instant turnoff/confusing*) the new laws the 'Killthebill' protestors are fighting are quite concerning. They were a gripe to read this morning.
*Or maybe I'm just dumb as rocks, I thought it was like 'kill the old bill (police)" not "kill the new bill of unfair restriction of rights".
shiftin_gear98
23-04-21, 01:37 PM
Sunny outside and stuck inside at work....
Whoever thought up this working lark needs a good talking to.
daktulos
23-04-21, 01:52 PM
Vaccination bookings ... I booked both of mine, got two texts to confirm them, and another to cancel the second appointment. So, I logged in to look at it didn't say anything, just gave me the option to cancel both. Not wanting to risk delaying it, I went along and got my first vaccination, all good so far.
Today, I log into the website to check that the second appointment is still there, and I instantly receive an e-mail saying that I'd missed my first appointment, so they've cancelled the second and I need to rebook ... but I have to book both.
So I call 119, after going in circles for five minutes on the IVR, I finally get through to someone. He can't book a second appointment for me as his computer wants to book the first too. Try calling again in 48 hours was the outcome.
I'm probably going to be sent to Wales to get my second one within the twelve week deadline now! (Not that I'd mind, if it was sunny ...)
garynortheast
23-04-21, 02:51 PM
I'm probably going to be sent to Wales to get my second one within the twelve week deadline now!
Well don't forget that you need to use the bike for a trip to Wales. ;) Make sure you come and say hallo!
(Not that I'd mind, if it was sunny ...)
It is. :D
Sir Trev
23-04-21, 07:14 PM
We can't beat the laws of physics, I too wish I could do 10mph uphill, until I get my electric bike that is :D
I've found myself looking at ebikes more and more. My faithful old Raleigh is getting a bit long in the tooth and rather than keep replacing the bits that wear out I am humming and harring about taking the plunge. But, I want one that is low key, like the Ampler Stout, but there are no UK stockists right now. We'll see - I'm in no rush.
I've got an earlier version of this bike in bright orange. It might not be the coolest bike but I can pop it in the car and it was easy to store downstairs when I worked at Jessops. Hills no longer exist.
Its very useful to use for short errands and often easier than taking the car.
https://voltbikes.co.uk/e-bikes/folding/metro
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Adam Ef
23-04-21, 07:31 PM
Getting off topic but of the ones I've worked on I've been most impressed with the Orbea and Ribble e-bikes. Very subtle with battery in the downtube and one single circular button on the top tube. Very smooth electrics too, rather than the jerky kick you get with most of them when setting off.
Geodude
24-04-21, 06:14 AM
Apologies in advance if i miss any birthdays my phone line is down and i have very limited/no internet until its fixed grrr
SV650rules
24-04-21, 09:07 AM
Getting off topic but of the ones I've worked on I've been most impressed with the Orbea and Ribble e-bikes. Very subtle with battery in the downtube and one single circular button on the top tube. Very smooth electrics too, rather than the jerky kick you get with most of them when setting off.
A few years ago the apprentice turned up on an e-bike with easily detachable battery - like an aluminium oblong shape about 300mm long and 100 x 150mm. He used to bring it into office and charge it during the day. It was easy to carry and bike was less attractive to nick without it fitted.
redtrummy
24-04-21, 09:50 AM
Got an e-bike for the wife a couple of years ago because of her arthritis. Its given us a new lease of cycling life. Its not a high end or inconspicuous one, its Bosch motor sticks out a mile, but it has a 60 -80 mile range and it works well. Downside it is heavy. Its a couple of inches longer than a normal bike which may not sound much but access points to trails with motorcycle barriers can take a bit of manoeuvring. Had to modify the rack on the motorhome to take its length, it also takes some lifting up.
She struggles adapting to the disc brakes as they are a bit fierce, Shimano M200s - Have you any insight Adam as to what pads I could fit that would give a more progressive response?
Adam Ef
24-04-21, 01:02 PM
Organic pads will be less harsh than sintered, but get infected easily with road grime and oil. You could swap out to a cable break on front to soften it up. The Tektro Spyre or Spyke are good (depending on if you have flat or drop bars).
redtrummy
24-04-21, 01:19 PM
Thanks Adam
Adam Ef
24-04-21, 01:29 PM
Oops. They're made by TRP not Tektro. Brain has gone to mush on a rare day off.
having the cold for over a week. its starting to pizz me aff.
no its not covid....................
Sir Trev
24-04-21, 04:09 PM
having the cold for over a week. its starting to pizz me aff.
no its not covid....................
Not hay-fever is it Bibs? I've been suffering with it for a week or two now that trees are flowering.
SV650rules
24-04-21, 06:05 PM
Not hay-fever is it Bibs? I've been suffering with it for a week or two now that trees are flowering.
Not funny how hay fever seasons coincide with biking season.. tree pollen can be around from February, then all the other flowers in spring and summer, and worst of all is he grass pollen through summer....
svenrico
24-04-21, 08:25 PM
Also, (when you get over the name which is an instant turnoff/confusing*) the new laws the 'Killthebill' protestors are fighting are quite concerning. They were a gripe to read this morning.
*Or maybe I'm just dumb as rocks, I thought it was like 'kill the old bill (police)" not "kill the new bill of unfair restriction of rights".
I think it had a double meaning for some of the 'protestors'. Couldn't believe the sight of police vans on fire in Bristol, yobs sitting on top of police vans and one vandal casually walking up to a police van with a sheet of cardboard, setting fire to it and sliding it under the van. :mad:
Adam Ef
24-04-21, 10:53 PM
I think it had a double meaning for some of the 'protestors'. Couldn't believe the sight of police vans on fire in Bristol, yobs sitting on top of police vans and one vandal casually walking up to a police van with a sheet of cardboard, setting fire to it and sliding it under the van. :mad:
I think those people weren't really involved in the cause and were just people taggig along wanting some aggro. It was made out to be widespread rioting in Bristol and it was one small contained area of one street. Not good all the same.
There were marches by the real protestors every day for about a week after and they were all totally peaceful.
I find it incredibly ironic that the bill to stop protests that are noisy, seriously inconvenient or that cause "serious unease" was put forward by a woman (Priti Patel - the Home Secretary) who wouldn't be allowed to vote had it not been for the suffragette movement which was often noisy, inconvenient (and violent).
Whilst I'm not accusing the Tories of being fascist, it is standard fascist playbook to promote nationalism by rallying around the flag, discredit the press, stop protests and criticism of the ruling party. We do seem to be drifting in this direction imho.
Should protests be allowed - yes, should they turn violent or destructive - no, but we have criminal laws for that.
garynortheast
25-04-21, 08:26 AM
Second Covid19 jab yesterday. No reaction what ever to the first jab, but woke up this morning feeling decidedly under the weather.
Second Covid19 jab yesterday. No reaction what ever to the first jab, but woke up this morning feeling decidedly under the weather.I've heard that the second jab can have a bigger effect than the first. Hopefully it won't last long.
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svenrico
25-04-21, 11:45 AM
A few years ago the apprentice turned up on an e-bike with easily detachable battery - like an aluminium oblong shape about 300mm long and 100 x 150mm. He used to bring it into office and charge it during the day. It was easy to carry and bike was less attractive to nick without it fitted.
My D-cycle Delight 8 battery is like that. Unfortunately it only lasted a year and I never got round to replacing it !
svenrico
25-04-21, 11:51 AM
I think those people weren't really involved in the cause and were just people taggig along wanting some aggro. It was made out to be widespread rioting in Bristol and it was one small contained area of one street. Not good all the same.
There were marches by the real protestors every day for about a week after and they were all totally peaceful.
What surprises me about that is, in one small contained area of one street - why couldn't the police do something to stop it ?! Were they just standing and watching vans being set on fire ?
maviczap
26-04-21, 03:40 PM
Second Covid19 jab yesterday. No reaction what ever to the first jab, but woke up this morning feeling decidedly under the weather.
I've heard that the second jab can have a bigger effect than the first. Hopefully it won't last long.
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My American friend and his wife said they were knocked out for 36hrs after their second Astra Zenica jab
SV650rules
26-04-21, 03:48 PM
My American friend and his wife said they were knocked out for 36hrs after their second Astra Zenica jab
Had first AZ jab in mid-Feb and the day after felt a bit tired and headache for a couple of hours. Second AZ jab on 24th April, and still waiting for any reaction at all, feel fine. Maybe they just gave me a Placebo saline jab instead :D
I was told that with the AZ vaccine it's the first jab that plays you up (if it's going to), but with the Pfizer vaccine the follow up is the one that may cause a reaction.
Not sure how true this is but I felt rough after the first AZ jab, and my parents were fine after their first Pfizer jab - guess we'll find out after we all have had our second jab :)
daktulos
26-04-21, 05:48 PM
I had the AZ vaccine last Monday, and was up all night with chills and a temperature. It took me out for about 24 hours, but mostly because of the lack of sleep.
My gripe - my second vaccination slot was cancelled as apparently I didn't turn up for the first.
chris8886
26-04-21, 10:09 PM
Second Covid19 jab yesterday. No reaction what ever to the first jab, but woke up this morning feeling decidedly under the weather.
I've heard that the second jab can have a bigger effect than the first. Hopefully it won't last long.
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My American friend and his wife said they were knocked out for 36hrs after their second Astra Zenica jab
Having had my 2nd AZ on Saturday, I can say my reaction to this one was nowhere near as bad as the first one. I was floored for 48 hours with the first and the second I felt crap in the morning after it, but that may well be because I had a few beers that night....
svenrico
28-04-21, 09:21 PM
Mentioning no names or addresses but I bought a new sv650a from a dealer for £5650 in September last year and was looking at the possibility of a part exchange but was offered only £4250 for my bike ,from the same dealer ,which seems very low to me. The bike has done about 3,000 miles but has about £500 worth of good functional extras which I included. I was a bit taken aback to say the least. I know dealers list extras as being valuable when they come to sell a bike so why can't they be taken into account when we are selling ? It seems a poor deal to me as a customer, what does anybody think ?
Adam Ef
28-04-21, 09:59 PM
Any new vehicle loses at least 10 to 20 percent when it leaves the forecourt. Take into account the VAT they'll pay selling it and they're not left with much if it's to be sellable compared to the price of a new bike that people will buy instead unless it's for sale at substantially less. Anything second hand at very near the new price and people will go for new and HPI etc.
Can you remove the £500 of extras?
ethariel
28-04-21, 10:08 PM
As above, swap out all the extras for OE kit that it came with and sell the extras separately, if anything the dealer will mark it down for all the goodies.
svenrico
28-04-21, 10:33 PM
Any new vehicle loses at least 10 to 20 percent when it leaves the forecourt. Take into account the VAT they'll pay selling it and they're not left with much if it's to be sellable compared to the price of a new bike that people will buy instead unless it's for sale at substantially less. Anything second hand at very near the new price and people will go for new and HPI etc.
Can you remove the £500 of extras?
Yes, I can and I will. I have had another offer from another dealer of £4700 in part exchange ,with the extras or returned to bog standard without any extras, which seems a more reasonable deal. So I will return bike to bog standard if I part exchange.
ps I would have thought you might expect to get a better deal from the dealer you bought the bike from though !!!
svenrico
28-04-21, 10:35 PM
As above, swap out all the extras for OE kit that it came with and sell the extras separately, if anything the dealer will mark it down for all the goodies.
Yes, return to original.
ps What is that bike in your picture ?
Dave20046
29-04-21, 09:42 AM
Yes, I can and I will. I have had another offer from another dealer of £4700 in part exchange ,with the extras or returned to bog standard without any extras, which seems a more reasonable deal. So I will return bike to bog standard if I part exchange.
ps I would have thought you might expect to get a better deal from the dealer you bought the bike from though !!!
Sorry Sven, that doesn't look too appauling an offer to me. The dealer has to make money (admittedly they've already made it once) but they're offsetting their risk of not selling it (potential months of storage where they could have had that space in the shop for a customers bike to work on or a more profitable bike to sell) and crucially the warranty the new owner expects from a bike. For all he knows you could have filled the petrol tank with sand or bodged the engine and if sold it's coming right back to him. Or simply he might not have wanted it back and had to put a price that made it appealing to him!
Upshot is; always sell bikes privately unlessyou get an amazing deal from a shop.
Edit: just realised you bought it new, it is now 'used' - makes the dealer's offer look better.
P.S won't you miss the forum if you sell the SV? :razz:
svenrico
29-04-21, 04:42 PM
Sorry Sven, that doesn't look too appauling an offer to me. The dealer has to make money (admittedly they've already made it once) but they're offsetting their risk of not selling it (potential months of storage where they could have had that space in the shop for a customers bike to work on or a more profitable bike to sell) and crucially the warranty the new owner expects from a bike. For all he knows you could have filled the petrol tank with sand or bodged the engine and if sold it's coming right back to him. Or simply he might not have wanted it back and had to put a price that made it appealing to him!
Upshot is; always sell bikes privately unless you get an amazing deal from a shop.
Edit: just realised you bought it new, it is now 'used' - makes the dealer's offer look better.
P.S won't you miss the forum if you sell the SV? :razz:
I would miss the forum ,but I haven't sold it yet ,might stay on the forum anyway !
Chris_SVS
29-04-21, 06:12 PM
Changing discs and pads on the car, a job I've never done (moto plenty of times) The caliper carrier bolts are welded beyond the capability of my wee air compressor + impact gun - so I've ordered a battery variant and will try again..
PITA as once that's done it's off for a new cat converter, money box on wheels!
Adam Ef
29-04-21, 06:17 PM
Changing discs and pads on the car, a job I've never done (moto plenty of times) The caliper carrier bolts are welded beyond the capability of my wee air compressor + impact gun - so I've ordered a battery variant and will try again..money box on wheels!
I did my van drums recently. Needed lots of heat to get the bolts loose.
Chris_SVS
29-04-21, 07:09 PM
If the battery ugga dugga doesn't sort them then surely turning them to liquid will :p
svenrico
29-04-21, 08:33 PM
Sorry Sven, that doesn't look too appauling an offer to me. The dealer has to make money (admittedly they've already made it once) but they're offsetting their risk of not selling it (potential months of storage where they could have had that space in the shop for a customers bike to work on or a more profitable bike to sell) and crucially the warranty the new owner expects from a bike. For all he knows you could have filled the petrol tank with sand or bodged the engine and if sold it's coming right back to him. Or simply he might not have wanted it back and had to put a price that made it appealing to him!
Upshot is; always sell bikes privately unlessyou get an amazing deal from a shop.
Edit: just realised you bought it new, it is now 'used' - makes the dealer's offer look better.
P.S won't you miss the forum if you sell the SV? :razz:
What about trying to please the customer?! Shouldn't the shop accept some responsibility for selling a bike with a seat that most people seem to find uncomfortable without modification. What about fitness for purpose ?! It's ok making the seat as low as possible but not by reducing the thickness of padding to such an extent that the seat is unsuitable for sitting on for any length of ride ?!
Dave20046
29-04-21, 08:51 PM
What about trying to please the customer?! Shouldn't the shop accept some responsibility for selling a bike with a seat that most people seem to find uncomfortable without modification. What about fitness for purpose ?! It's ok making the seat as low as possible but not by reducing the thickness of padding to such an extent that the seat is unsuitable for sitting on for any length of ride ?!
That's for the manufacturer to do, shops are just there to resell a product. By that logic you'd be arguing with Tesco that most people find Glenn's bargain bucket vodka too disgusting to drink without a cocacola additive and you'd find shelf stackers sellotaping cans of coke to vodka bottles on the shelves and upping the price.
If you were to part ex that bike and they noticed the seat (& it's value) they will absolutely take it off before selling to the next customer. I'm not saying it's right, but that's how it goes - and I do see the shops side to some extent, some people are really anal about bikes being standard or unmodified (insurance?) it might actually work against their sale. Not to mention, I'm afraid ,seats probably don't add too much to the purchase value imagine someone shopping for an SV (that doesn't know about the SV Pilesyndrome) 'I want to spend £5000', filter results to £5k... they never see the £5500 bike with the fancy seat or if they do happen to glance it they may not notice the seat and think "that shop's so expensive I can get an SV for £500 less 10 miles down the road".
Adam Ef
29-04-21, 10:22 PM
I've never bought a new bike or car, partly due to finances, partly for this very reason. Depreciation is very steep from new.
shiftin_gear98
30-04-21, 08:04 AM
Adam, If you ever do, I hope you keep it a little longer than the others.
I've never bought a new vehicle either, but mainly for your first reason.
SV650rules
30-04-21, 08:38 AM
I would miss the forum ,but I haven't sold it yet ,might stay on the forum anyway !
You can stay on forum if you get a Triumph :rolleyes:
Chris_SVS
30-04-21, 09:36 AM
Quite a few of us no longer have an SV, doesn't mean having to leave
Just buy a Bagster seat. Looks comfy - pics on US SV site: https://www.svrider.com/threads/another-seat-option.395797/page-2
Does it raise the seat height? Dunno. Pretty much any bike you buy (other than a cruiser which has other comfort issues) will have a taller seat than the SV (AL7 onwards).
You can stay on forum if you get a Triumph :rolleyes:Or a Honda[emoji6]
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DarrenSV650S
30-04-21, 02:40 PM
Why can't you apply for vehicle tax for the next month? I want to get it taxed for May (tomorrow) and it is trying to charge me from the 1st of April! What a joke
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