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Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items
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Forum: For Sale - SV's and SV related items
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Replies: 2
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![]() Hi all, doing a clearout and have a brand new unused OEM luggage rack for sale. Fits SV650AL7 2016 and subsequent years. Box opened but never fitted. n.b. this is the metal rack I am selling and... |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Views: 4,337
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![]() In which case you have valuable skills and experience. There will be something better out there for you. https://www.indeed.co.uk/Vehicle-Mechanic-jobs-in-Bristol |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,337
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![]() That's what the swines want you to think, but there's always alternatives. Although your workplace may not (yet?) have a recognised trade union, there's nothing preventing you from joining one and... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
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![]() With a manual transmission, peak torque is less important than spread of torque. Variable valve timing can be used to boost torque throughout the rev range. But in a restricted 125cc bike engine I... |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Views: 4,337
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![]() Presumably you get paid for the bank holidays as well? If not your employer is breaking employment law. Minimum paid holiday in UK is 28 days. |
Forum: Idle Banter
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![]() Yes, it would cost more. Which is why the gig economy exists and is increasing. http://unitelive.org/gig-economy-doubles/ |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,120
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![]() My Worcester Bosch boiler has Italian made electrical and other parts. I try not to think about it. |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Views: 1,587
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Forum: Idle Banter
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,587
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![]() Handbrake with libdvdcss https://www.howtogeek.com/102886/how-to-decrypt-dvds-with-hardbrake-so-you-can-rip-them/ |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,274
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![]() I think the Niken is the only tilt three wheeler that doesn't lock itsself upright? My favourite of this breed is the Quadro4D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2OJa-vWEaE The Niken by comparison... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
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Replies: 107
Views: 12,671
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![]() It wasn't a joke, but I didn't suggest buying an old scrapper. What condition is the frame in, any cracks.....? |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Replies: 6
Views: 978
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![]() Chrome devices have 6.5 years of auto updates starting from when they first go on sale. "Ubuntu on win7"..... Was this a VM? A VM is always going to be clunky. Wipe Windows, use Linux instead. |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Replies: 6
Views: 978
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![]() Can't understand why anyone persists with Windows, I ditched it more than ten years ago and have had no thoughts about ever using it again. My most recent machine is a Chromebook, its phenomenal... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,877
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![]() I've found the customer service at Cupar MC's to be first rate. Got a good deal when I bought the SV from them and got a good deal when I traded it. Staff are always helpful every time I've been... |
Forum: Idle Banter
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Views: 836
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,877
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![]() Agree about chain oilers, first thing I bought for the SV was a Tutoro auto, done about 10,500 miles since fitting, chain was last checked at service 7000ish miles ago, its never been looked at... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,877
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![]() Nope its on A roads, 12 miles rural 60mph with two short village speed restrictions, one 30mph, second one 40mph, then 11 miles 70mph dual carriageway then 3 miles city. A 300 scooter will happily... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,877
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
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Views: 2,091
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,877
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![]() Yes I'll give you that, the SV is reliable and reasonable on maintenance. I've reached the end with mine, bought it as commuting transport but it hasn't worked out for me. It gets traded on... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
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Replies: 107
Views: 12,671
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![]() Does your 900 tracer have the assymetric dash and fuel cap like the MT-09? Daft idea. If you're going to Ye Honda Shoppe, ask them about servicing costs for the VFR. Make sure you're sitting... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
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Replies: 107
Views: 12,671
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![]() Ah the dreaded central revcounter, hated that about mine, I need to know speed so gimme a big central speedo, I can hear what the engine is doing, I don't need a ruddy great revcounter dominating the... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,877
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![]() Comparison tests between the SV and MT-07 generally go like this... Engine: SV old, been on the go for ages, MT young, new and funky Young = cool, old = pipe and slippers Win to MT Styling:... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
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Views: 1,396
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![]() I've watched some of the videos, very inspiring. Will have to watch some more. Hard to think of a better advert for the Himalayan. |
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