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garynortheast

11-04-25, 07:37 AM

Good morning all. Cloudless blue skies again here today. The same is forecast for tomorrow, but I'm really hoping the weather breaks this weekend as predicted. I'm desperate for some rain for my garden now!
Busy day here with a lot of running about to do once I've been for a walk with Mabel. I need to deliver an old Singer sewing machine I've just serviced to it's owner, then stop by the garden centre to collect a couple of bags of organic, peat free compost. Then home and a load of potting on of veg and flower seedlings to be done, as well as a job on my Bramley apple tree, grafting on a couple of Cox scion cuttings. Busy, busy!

Hope everyone else has a decent day.

Sir Trev

11-04-25, 05:10 PM

I gleefully switched the laptop off at 5 and headed outside at last. The latch is now back on the rebuilt fence/gate after a coat of Ducks Back. Looks very patchy but I'll put two more coats on it later in the year.

I also finally replaced all the divots that the badger dug out of my lawn on Tuesday evening. Took me over an hour as there quite a few...

DarrenSV650S

11-04-25, 07:46 PM

Anyone know how to resize images before uploading to imgur?
I used to resize them with Photoshop but don't have it on my PC anymore.

I swear imgur used to have a built-in resize feature too

garynortheast

11-04-25, 08:15 PM

Try using Paint.net Darren. You can download a free version from here (https://www.getpaint.net/download.html)
I've been using it for 10 or 15 years now, it's a brilliant program.

DarrenSV650S

11-04-25, 08:41 PM

Looks good. Thanks Gary

admin

12-04-25, 10:38 AM

I post photos on here using https://postimages.org/ it has a resize option.

Craig380

12-04-25, 04:00 PM

Had a spin out this afternoon, was enjoying an ice-cream during a stop midway round. Watched an older gent on a big BM GS1250 manoeuvring his bike out of a space between a few other bikes: he paddles back, taps a Triumph ADV bike which topples over onto the bike next to it, which in turn falls onto the kerb. Oops, that's an expensive afternoon ...

Sir Trev

12-04-25, 06:01 PM

Dropping my bike onto other bikes is something I dread doing. Hope the other bikers were not too grumpy with the poor chap.

I had too many chores to do ahead of a royal visit (mum coming to stay for Easter) to be able to go out on Bullseye. Boo! Still, I now have clean cars and clean windows, on the outside at least. Will do the inside of the windows tomorrow, along with a dozen or more other things on the prep list...

Bibio

13-04-25, 10:25 AM

Van failed mot on rear brake pipe which i was surprised it was only that. Got sorted so another year. To celebrate i had a night up at Loch Ronnoch.

garynortheast

14-04-25, 07:34 AM

Morning all, how is everyone today?

Hoping to see some of this rain today. We had a few spots last night but then it was sunny again this morning first thing. It is clouding over, but the forecast is now is for no rain until late this afternoon. Ah well, I'll take waterproofs with me anyway when I go for a walk with Mabel. I think the bike will be staying put for the next couple of days.

Hope the week ahead is good for everyone.

Craig380

14-04-25, 07:40 AM

Hi Gary - I'm heading out for a spin before the rains come as it looks like it'll be wet for the next 5 or 6 days here.

admin

14-04-25, 08:02 AM

It definitely rained overnight here, puddles on the garage roof. Lots of house cleaning this week as I've got the kids and grandkids arriving for Easter.

Luckypants

14-04-25, 08:53 AM

Well we had a bit of a **** end to last week. Jack went for his weekly check-up to see if he's gaining weight after getting his prolonged diarrhea under control. The diagnosis had been a thickened bowel wall from inflammation, but they could not rule out bowel cancer without a biopsy.... if he put on weight it isn't cancer. We were worried as he looked thinner (he was already emaciated by his illness) and alas he had lost another kilogram in a week. Bowel cancer thus confirmed. We laid him to sleep in our arms on Friday, nine months after cancer of the spleen took his sister.

RIP Jack. He was a good boy.

garynortheast

14-04-25, 09:05 AM

Oh Mike, I'm so sorry to hear that. He had the best possible life with you I'm sure, and I'm guessing left he you with lots of wonderful memories. RIP Jack.

DarrenSV650S

14-04-25, 11:11 AM

Sorry to hear that Mike :(

Craig380

14-04-25, 12:29 PM

My condolences, sorry to hear that.

Bibio

14-04-25, 04:24 PM

Condolences Mike and family. Always a sad time when pets go.

admin

14-04-25, 05:33 PM

That's very sad Mike. My sympathies.

Sir Trev

14-04-25, 05:46 PM

Sorry to hear that too Mike.

Luckypants

15-04-25, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the sympathy all. It is weird having lost both of the dynamic duo so close together, the vibe at home has changed completely with only the 'new' dog at home now.

We're content we did the best by Jack.

garynortheast

15-04-25, 09:04 AM

Morning all. We've finally had some rain, and there's a fair bit more forecast from mid-day onwards. The water butts have water in them again and by the end of the day they should all be full. The garden looks so much happier too, all the onions and garlic have perked up, and it feels like everything else out there is stretching out for the water.

I'm going to put on the waterproofs and take Mabel for a good walk this morning and then I have some potting on of veg seedling to do this afternoon.

Hope all is ok for everyone else.

garynortheast

16-04-25, 05:54 AM

Morning people. Up early this morning as I have a Teams meeting at 10, so I'm going to get out with Mabel first. Wet and grey here so after a cup of tea it's on with the waterproofs and out for a wet walk.

Hope all is well with the rest of you org folk.

Craig380

16-04-25, 08:10 AM

Wet weather programme here today, too. The rain finally arrived. It's a shame as the cherry blossom trees around here have just hit their peak, they're absolutely stunning.

admin

16-04-25, 11:41 AM

Had to run the gauntlet of the local retail park today. Stocking up on supplies for the Easter weekend, the trouble was everyone else had the same idea..:(

garynortheast

16-04-25, 04:00 PM

The rain - hooray! The cold wind - boo!

Sunny spells, warmer temps and less windy tomorrow though. :-D

garynortheast

17-04-25, 07:54 AM

Morning all. Much brighter day here. The rain has stopped and there is some cloud but lots of blue sky. I'm currently sat on one end of a hill known locally as Jericho (no idea why), with a flask of tea and a great view. I'll head back home for breakfast shortly but will probably take the longer way home.

How is the day shaping up for everyone else?

redtrummy

17-04-25, 07:59 AM

More gardening!

garynortheast

17-04-25, 08:06 AM

More gardening!

Well done RT. I did a load of potting on yesterday.

Craig380

17-04-25, 08:08 AM

Daughter's visiting today for a nice walk in the sun. That'll be lovely.

Sir Trev

17-04-25, 05:08 PM

Went that London today. All the ticketing options for the train have changed...

Visited my favourite gentleman's shaving goods emporium in St James's (Taylor's of Old Bond Street) before walking down to Victoria Coach Station to meet me mum off the 491National Express from Great Yarmouth. Taxi to Marylebone and train back to Wycombe.

Wish me luck. I don't get to deposit her back at the Coach Station for five nights so if you all hear on the news about a man from Buckinghamshire being on the run for matricide you'll know it didn't go well...

garynortheast

18-04-25, 07:36 AM

Morning all. Grey, cold, and wet here with more rain to come apparently. I shall be getting wrapped up in the waterproofs to go for a walk with Mabel after breakfast.

Good luck with the maternal visit Trevor. I wish my parents were still alive so I could visit them.

What's everyone up to today?

Craig380

18-04-25, 10:16 AM

Weather not great today so just pottering about and catching up on various YT channels here.

Sir Trev

18-04-25, 01:20 PM

We went for a walk around Coombe Hill today. It has a huge memorial to the Boer War at the top and some amazing views over the Vale of Aylesbury, Chequers (as in the PM's weekender) and Oxfordshire as it's right on the edge of The Chilterns. Bit misty today so didn't take any pics. The Ridgeway passes across a corner of it too.

It also has England's oldest surviving Geocache, so I bagged that while we were there.

admin

18-04-25, 02:26 PM

Wet and miserable here. Typical bank holiday weather. Took the grandkids to Park Hall farm which is partly undercover.

garynortheast

18-04-25, 03:43 PM

Craig380

18-04-25, 05:05 PM

11+ miles? That is a L O N G walk!

garynortheast

18-04-25, 06:27 PM

11+ miles? That is a L O N G walk!

I'm doing a longer one next week Craig. I'm going over to daughter Sioned's place near Druids Heath. We're walking from there to Redditch, about 16 miles. We'll then get the train back from Redditch to Kings Norton, have a bite to eat there and then walk the 4 miles back to her house. Should be good fun and I'm hoping for good weather.

redtrummy

18-04-25, 07:55 PM

Cracking 11¼ wet weather hike in the hills here with Mabel (who is now at her ease on the sofa!). The nice new Alpkit jacket kept me dry, the Grisport Pyke boots partly kept my feet dry. I did wade up a stream in them though so I can't expect miracles! Sitting here with a cuppa now, with that very pleasant weary legs feeling.
Had walking boots over 50 years, some ridiculously expensive but the most comfortable have been the present Grisport ones and they are as waterproof as any others I have owned. So impressed I was I bought a pair of their leather walking shoes and a pair of the lighter leisure shoes. They all appear well made and a bargain.

Sir Trev

18-04-25, 08:19 PM

Being even more of a cheapskate I usually go with something by Peter Storm from Millets/Blacks/Go Outdoors/whatever they're called this week...

garynortheast

18-04-25, 08:28 PM

You're right about the comfort RT, no breaking in and comfortable from the word go. Good grip too. I wore them on my hike up Arenig Fawr last week and they felt very sure footed.

Being even more of a cheapskate I usually go with something by Peter Storm from Millets/Blacks/Go Outdoors/whatever they're called this week...

I tend to go for footwear which I know will cope with relatively serious mountain conditions Trevor. I have bought some of the cheaper, lower quality footwear in the past, but always found myself regretting it once I do any more than ambling about on local, low level footpaths.

Craig380

19-04-25, 08:04 AM

I'm doing a longer one next week Craig. I'm going over to daughter Sioned's place near Druids Heath. We're walking from there to Redditch, about 16 miles. We'll then get the train back from Redditch to Kings Norton, have a bite to eat there and then walk the 4 miles back to her house. Should be good fun and I'm hoping for good weather.

Bloody hell :-o

Hope you've had all your vaccinations etc for Redditch ;-)

Craig380

19-04-25, 08:12 AM

I tend to go for footwear which I know will cope with relatively serious mountain conditions Trevor. I have bought some of the cheaper, lower quality footwear in the past, but always found myself regretting it once I do any more than ambling about on local, low level footpaths.

I'm not a serious walker ;-) but we regularly do 4 to 5 miles on tracks and footpaths.

A while back I needed some walking / 'approach' shoes sharpish and bought a £30 pair of Karrimors from Sports Direct, on the basis that they were cheap and disposable if they were uncomfortable.

Well, they fitted me perfectly from the off, and lasted for ages while still giving good support and grip. They're a textile top so not waterproof, but we don't walk in the rain anyway. I'd say they were easily the match of a £100+ pair of Merrells or similar.

redtrummy

19-04-25, 08:53 AM

I bought a pair of Karrimor shoes once, advertised as waterproof - well the metal label attached was, the rest of the shoes- no

Sir Trev

19-04-25, 09:24 AM

I'm very much a lowland or footpath type of walker, so support and comfort are a bit more important for me than extreme grip or climbing ability. Which means I can get away with the cheaper end of the market, and the Peter Storms I usually get usually last me several years.

Thankfully most geocaches are placed in easy to get to places, so folks of all abilities can access them.

garynortheast

20-04-25, 06:28 AM

Morning all. Reasonably bright here this morning. Mabel and I are heading out for a walk with friends and their dogs shortly. Weather looks set to stay dry so I'll not need the waterproofs this time.

My trip to Brum to walk with Sioned has been put back a day to Friday/Saturday, as Sioned has a job interview on Thursday now.

What's everyone else up to today?

Sir Trev

20-04-25, 07:57 AM

We'll be visiting the Thame Country Show today. Not been to something like that for a very long time.

Craig380

20-04-25, 12:28 PM

What role is the interview for, Gary? Best of luck to her for it.

garynortheast

20-04-25, 02:15 PM

It's for a sales assistant in the Coventry branch of CEX, the refurbished electronics place, Craig.

Craig380

20-04-25, 03:49 PM

Fingers crossed!

I was chatting with a rider today who was on his first rideout on his 2024 Panigale V4R. £39,000 when brand-new (he bought it used). The idea of a near 40-grand bike is still quite unbelievable to me.

garynortheast

21-04-25, 07:29 AM

Morning all. Grey, wet, and dreary today. I was supposed to have been doing a gardening job for someone but we've postponed it till tomorrow (weather pending!).
The bike will be staying put today, I'll get on with a few jobs under cover instead.

I was chatting with a rider today who was on his first rideout on his 2024 Panigale V4R. £39,000 when brand-new (he bought it used). The idea of a near 40-grand bike is still quite unbelievable to me.

That's a bonkers amount of money to pay for a bike. I'll bet he gets no more fun out of it than I get on my old SV either.

What's everyone else up to on this typically wet bank holiday Monday?

Sir Trev

21-04-25, 10:03 AM

We're between rain showers right now. Due to get a few hours more of it any time so we're stuck indoors. Ma's mobility isn't great so we're limited with options.

Right now we're getting on very well with a jigsaw from the 70s depicting a Kojak story. It's a story-based one with no picture so it's quite a challenge.

garynortheast

23-04-25, 06:41 AM

Morning all. Back to the wet weather here. I'm off out for a walk with a group from Llandysul (the one near Trefaldwyn) this morning. We have a walk planned up above Newtown. The waterproofs are packed in my rucksack as I suspect I shall need them!

The bike will stay under cover today and I'll content myself with the belting ride I had in the sun yesterday.

What's happening with everyone else today?

Luckypants

23-04-25, 07:34 AM

Same old here, work! Grateful for the overnight rain though, cleaning the roads and freshening fields. It was quite heavy. The farmers will be happy about it too as the grass has not started growing properly here and they are still having to supplementary feed the animals.

My daughter is also happy to get some rain to raise the river levels a bit in time for Deefest (https://deefest.com/), which she is organising again this year.

Craig380

23-04-25, 08:34 AM

Overdid the walking a bit yesterday, we did a longer route than usual and my legs are reminding me of this in no uncertain terms!

So having a slower day today. Sunny here so will grab a spin on the bike at some point.

garynortheast

23-04-25, 04:24 PM

My daughter is also happy to get some rain to raise the river levels a bit in time for Deefest (https://deefest.com/), which she is organising again this year.

That looks like good fun Mike!

garynortheast

24-04-25, 06:46 PM

Hope everyone has had a decent day. I was gardening for someone this morning, then home for dinner and a bit of my own gardening.

I'm up at an obscenely early hour tomorrow in order to get the 6.46am train from Welshpool to Birmingham. I'm heading to daughter Sioned's place, from where we'll be walking across country to Redditch, a distance of about 16 miles. Then train back to Kings Norton, where we'll get something to eat before walking the final 3 or 4 miles back to Druids Heath. Weather looks set to be good, so it should be a fun walk.

Any exciting plans from anyone for tomorrow and the weekend?

Sir Trev

25-04-25, 05:41 PM

Got back from a business trip to Bridgwter (Somerset) at lunchtime today. The Mercure we stayed at last night was nice but the windows did not open, so it was really stuffy. I got very little sleep...

The new saddle for my e-bike has arrived so hopefully I'll get out for a spin on two different powered two-wheelers.

garynortheast

26-04-25, 08:27 AM

Morning all. Did our 16 miler yesterday and then went out to Moseley in the evening and stuffed our faces with very nice Indian food. A slower day today with a walk along the canal to gather some wild garlic for pesto, then the train back home this afternoon.

How's the weekend going for everyone else?

Craig380

26-04-25, 09:34 AM

That was a L O N G walk! I have zero plans for today, and I mightn't even get around to those.

garynortheast

26-04-25, 10:41 AM

It was quite a long one Craig, but not that hard as it was generally pretty flat.

Your planned activities for the day sound tiring! :smt046It

Craig380

26-04-25, 10:49 AM

I may well need a nap ;)

Sir Trev

26-04-25, 03:18 PM

Nice ride out through Oxfordshire for a good four hours today. Stopped at the Suzuki dealer and booked Bullseye in for his first year service and meandered a very long way round to Oxford Triumph. They had the Speed 400 in all three colours - it's favourite for Lady Poppy if she finally decides to get a bike again. We both like the blue ones.

Funnily enough I got her to try sitting on the back of Bullseye when I got home. Tall-rounders like mine seem to be a right pain for passengers to get onto as the rear pegs are so high. Another good reason for getting her own bike of course!

Will put some leather dressing on my new bicycle saddle this afternoon and let it soak in overnight before going for the first break-in ride. Comments on the t'internet vary about how many miles folk claim are needed for them to fit you right. Will report back.

garynortheast

27-04-25, 08:47 AM

Morning all. Sunny but still with a cold edge to the wind here. Forecast is for a dry and sunny week - of course it is now that Easter holiday's are over! I may take a ride down to my sister's place today, not far from Aberteifi if I can get a couple of things organised. Not been there since last year so it'd be nice to go for a visit.

Hope the new bike saddle doesn't cripple you Trevor!

Anyone got anything planned for the day?

Sir Trev

27-04-25, 11:00 AM

A quick five mile loop around The Rye (imagine a rec with about a dozen footie pitches on it) and after a tweak to move it forward and get the nose angle right it seems very nice. We now need to head off for a pub lunch next weekend to see how a 15 mile loop feels. Hope the nice weather holds.

Will be getting my maincrop spuds in today along with some weeding and a lawn cut.

garynortheast

30-04-25, 05:47 AM

Morning all. Up and off out for an early walk with a friend this morning, before it gets too hot for Mabel, and his dog, Otter. Then it's back for more seed sowing/gardening.

What's on the agenda for everyone else?

Craig380

30-04-25, 07:53 AM

Morning Gary, morning all. A cool spin out on the bike in the Dales before it gets baking, I think, then I'll take to the reclining chairs in our garden.

PS - what if your friend sees an otter when walking? His dog will get confused ;)

garynortheast

02-05-25, 07:10 AM

Morning all. A bit cooler here today so no need to be out with Mabel at the crack of dawn to beat the heat. A bit more gardening to do today and possibly a trip into Welshpool for a few odds and ends. Maybe even try and squeeze in a run out to the coast on the bike.

How's the day looking for the rest of you?

Luckypants

02-05-25, 07:56 AM

I'll be mainly looking forward to the long weekend.

garynortheast

02-05-25, 09:55 AM

Anything special planned Mike?

Luckypants

02-05-25, 11:08 AM

Not especially. Going to a gig at a new venue in Ruthin tomorrow night. The Market Hall has been rejuvenated recently and is now a venue for bands etc in addition to the indoor market. Saturday's gig is the inaugural event. The band is a local band called "The Alibis" who are very good. They played at our wedding in fact, a gift from my mate who is the drummer and vocalist.

Sunday morning we will go to the supercar event on Llandudno prom if we get up early enough. Beau can come too as further socialising, he's getting to be a good boy these days.

Sir Trev

02-05-25, 06:34 PM

A bank holiday with no house guests and the promise of mild, dry weather. Bliss.

Did some weeding this evening after work to kick things off but I have lots left to do, along with seed planting, lawn mowing and (if the traffic is not too bad) a run out on Bullseye. Might charge the ebikes too so Lady Poppy and I can head off for a refreshing pint at a country pub or two.

garynortheast

03-05-25, 05:47 AM

Morning all. Up and about early this morning, getting ready to head over to Llyn Efyrnwy for a walk with friends. Hopefully it won't be too hot for the hounds once we get a bit of height. Then it's back for a bit more in the garden. The bike will now stay put until Tuesday!

Hope everyone has a good day.

Craig380

03-05-25, 08:09 AM

Hope you see an osprey! They do visit there, apparently.

garynortheast

04-05-25, 07:16 AM

Morning all. Cloudy here this morning and I had hoped it might bring some rain, but the Met office says no! My water butts are nearly empty. :(

Hope you all have a good day.

Craig380

04-05-25, 07:24 AM

Our 27-year-old son has invited us out for a meal with his girlfriend. I wonder if he's planning on breaking some news to us? It would be unlike him, to be fair ....

admin

05-05-25, 08:05 AM

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garynortheast

05-05-25, 08:32 AM

Ha ha! Very good John. :smt046

Sir Trev

05-05-25, 08:38 AM

I have a cold. So unfair to feel sh*te on a day off...

garynortheast

05-05-25, 07:19 PM

Strewth, that wind has been cold today. Feels like we've gone back two months. :confused:

garynortheast

06-05-25, 07:34 AM

Morning all. Bright, sunny and chilly here this morning. Bank holiday is over so it's safe to venture out on the bike again I think. I have a couple of errands to run so I'll get out on two wheels to do them once I've been out for a walk with Mabel.

How about everyone else?

Craig380

06-05-25, 08:15 AM

Morning Gary. Wrestled the back wheel out yesterday, new Bridgestone S21 being fitted this morning, then a gentle scrubbing-in ride and assorted pottering.

I like the Bridgestone, very grippy and predictable in the dry. I used to really like Avon Storms but Avon replaced them. The Bridgestone definitely has more grip but at the expense of longevity: just over 9,000 miles from the S21 compared to around 14,000 from an Avon. However the Bridgestone is about £20 cheaper so that compensates a little.

admin

06-05-25, 09:04 AM

I'm venturing into town today for our monthly meeting with retired colleagues.

garynortheast

07-05-25, 08:14 AM

Morning all. A chilly start this morning when I went out for a walk with Mabel at 7am, but the sun is breaking through now and it's starting to warm up a bit.
Busy day here; Teams meeting at 10, a quick lunch after that then out to look at someone's computer. Hopefully I'll have time to get into the garden as well.

Morning Gary. Wrestled the back wheel out yesterday, new Bridgestone S21 being fitted this morning, then a gentle scrubbing-in ride and assorted pottering.

How's the new tyre Craig? Did you make it out for a ride to scrub it in?

I'm venturing into town today for our monthly meeting with retired colleagues.

Was this just a social gathering John? Hope it was enjoyable.

Craig380

07-05-25, 08:40 AM

Not yet - the wheel's back on the bike (a fiddly job which I absolutely hate, it needs 3 hands to keep all the spacers in place) but after torqueing it all up, checking alignment, cleaning & lubing the chain etc I decided a mug of tea and a good sit down to ease my back was more important :)

I like the S21, it's grippy from the off and doesn't seem to 'square off' like Avons do. The relatively short life is a minor gripe as it's £20 cheaper than the equivalent Avon Spirit.

admin

07-05-25, 08:48 AM

Was this just a social gathering John? Hope it was enjoyable.
We meet every month to catch up and talk rubbish. Mrs Admin goes for a wander around the shops and spends my money.

garynortheast

08-05-25, 06:51 AM

Morning all. Cloudy start to the morning here, although the sun is starting to break through now but still no rain in sight.

I managed to sneak in a few sunny miles on the bike after my little computer job yesterday. I don't think I'll have the chance today though what with phone calls and meetings.

Have a good day folks.

Sir Trev

08-05-25, 04:38 PM

Still recovering from this damn cold. The cough is lingering making me half wonder if it was Covid, but I don't have any test kits left so I have no idea.

admin

09-05-25, 11:09 AM

admin

09-05-25, 11:11 AM

Still recovering from this damn cold. The cough is lingering making me half wonder if it was Covid, but I don't have any test kits left so I have no idea.

I had some sort of gastric bug over Easter. Norovirus maybe? I'm still getting over that too.

Craig380

09-05-25, 12:50 PM

My Honda dealership has just offered me an extended warranty on the TA which is two years old next month. £290 for one year which includes breakdown cover. I don't think I'll bother as the bike does very few miles in a year (Inc SORN for 3 months). I'll sort out my own breakdown cover which I only want for punctures. For interest I've only covered 3500 miles to now.

I'd agree with that. When I bought my SV it still had half of the 3-year warranty remaining but I did all servicing myself as I wasn't going to pay rob-dog dealer prices for oil changes. I simply assumed nothing would go wrong (and nothing did).

Luckypants

09-05-25, 12:53 PM

My Honda dealership has just offered me an extended warranty on the TA which is two years old next month. £290 for one year which includes breakdown cover. I don't think I'll bother as the bike does very few miles in a year (Inc SORN for 3 months). I'll sort out my own breakdown cover which I only want for punctures. For interest I've only covered 3500 miles to now.
£290 seems a lot. My VW extended warranty for the ID.4 cost me £260 for al parts and 15k miles. There's a lot more to go wrong in an EV than on a modern motorbike.

admin

09-05-25, 02:36 PM

£290 seems a lot. My VW extended warranty for the ID.4 cost me £260 for al parts and 15k miles. There's a lot more to go wrong in an EV than on a modern motorbike.

Yes it does seem expensive by comparison. I paid for a service plan when I bought the bike. It includes 3 services of which the last is next month. I've never had a main agent service my bikes but I assumed I'd need to pay them to keep the warranty. That too in hindsight was expensive for what is basically an air change and a general check over.

keny676

09-05-25, 10:37 PM

Yes it does seem expensive by comparison. I paid for a service plan when I bought the bike. It includes 3 services of which the last is next month. I've never had a main agent service my bikes but I assumed I'd need to pay them to keep the warranty. That too in hindsight was expensive for what is basically an air change and a general check over.

Did your plan include anything beyond the standard checks, like valve clearance or brake fluid swap? Some plans sneak in higher-cost intervals to justify the pricing, but if it’s all minor, yeah… not exactly money well spent.

garynortheast

10-05-25, 07:03 AM

Morning all. Yet another sunny day. Very nice but I'd like a bit of rain please for my garden! Busy afternoon as we have our bi-monthly Repair Café here in Llanfyllin at which I'll be working. Not as many advance bookings as normal today but there are bound to be a few walk in repairs so we won't be short of stuff to fix. I'll go out for a walk with Mabel first though, before it gets to warm for her.

Anything exciting going on in .org land for anyone else?

admin

10-05-25, 08:45 AM

Did your plan include anything beyond the standard checks, like valve clearance or brake fluid swap? Some plans sneak in higher-cost intervals to justify the pricing, but if it’s all minor, yeah… not exactly money well spent.

I recall it didn't include consumables such as brake pads and tyres, I'm not sure about a valve check. I'm a long way off the milage for the valves anyway.

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10-05-25, 08:47 AM