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Forum: Idle Banter 27-10-24, 03:34 PM |
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Forum: Idle Banter 23-10-24, 09:40 AM |
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Forum: Idle Banter 22-10-24, 11:03 AM |
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Forum: Idle Banter 21-10-24, 03:18 PM |
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
You should be fine as my nurses were in blue :D The one on reception was a stunner and my Nurse Georgina was a peach. Sod the woke brigade <grin> :D |
Forum: Idle Banter 21-10-24, 12:31 PM |
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Just got back from ,"Future Health " . You get the results straight away with a pack explaining them. Really nice nurses :) Slightly high Blood pressure told to keep an eye on it. Checked myself... |
Forum: Idle Banter 19-10-24, 02:47 PM |
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
The main incentive for me losing weight was the that I refused to buy 40" pants when my 38" ones got tight <grin> :O I've dropped several notches on the old belt now plus of course the health and... |
Forum: Idle Banter 19-10-24, 12:25 PM |
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
I think you have to ask them for your results as it's part of a survey system. I think I got a letter through the post a while later. I'll check on Monday when I go. I'll takes owt that's free :) ... |
Forum: Idle Banter 19-10-24, 11:15 AM |
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
I got a similar response from my GP. I do get a home bowel cancer test every couple of years tho' https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/ Been all clear so far for around 8... |
Forum: Idle Banter 19-10-24, 10:26 AM |
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
I'm only on 1 low dosage 10mg Statin and I reckon I could stop that. I changed my diet some years ago and reduced most fatty foods intake. This year I've been determined to lose weight so changed my... |
Forum: Idle Banter 18-10-24, 01:44 PM |
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Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
My best M8 passed away over 18 months ago. Part of his troubles were high blood pressure. Since then I've taken mine and other things more seriously coz of age ( 67). I bought one of these, ... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 17-10-24, 12:01 PM |
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Re: Last chance to buy a new SV
Plenty of 2nd hand ones around and I doubt I'll outlive my 99 ;-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mrudU9gDkc PS Dunno why the YT video won't embed ? |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 15-10-24, 02:51 PM |
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Re: Auto-Clutch Conversion
My 1999 SV clutch is very light and easy to use. I have Arthritis in one of the fingers on my left hand but I can easily operate the clutch with two fingers. Remember you don't have to pull the lever... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 15-10-24, 02:47 PM |
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Re: When I'm 64: my Gen 3 SV after 64,000 miles
Good write-up. I agree with getting the fork oil and brake pads changed. By age brake pads can come apart even if they have meat left on them. Fork oil does degrade with age and use. If you have a... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-10-24, 09:13 PM |
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Re: Abba Stand question ?
Good to know. I've sent for some of these as the Trolley jack that I have has a flat plate on it, https://shorturl.at/bBowO £11.99 ... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 10-10-24, 06:41 PM |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Thank you :D As my 99 is only just coming up to 40k miles I'll leave getting mine checked for another 60,000 miles <BFG> as she's well looked after and never abused :) |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 10-10-24, 05:31 PM |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Have you ever had to check and or adjust/shim the valves and are you on the original clutch plates ? |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 10-10-24, 09:13 AM |
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Re: Abba Stand question ?
If and when I need it I think I'll go with one of these for around £40 new. https://shorturl.at/Hl1zo https://i.imgur.com/rCqh1KH.jpg Read reviews on Amazon and all good and seen a vid... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 09-10-24, 01:19 PM |
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 09-10-24, 12:57 PM |
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Re: Abba Stand question ?
Thanks for all the info. I usually use a Front and rear Paddock stand but the ABBA stands look more stable and with easier access etc. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a 2nd hand one at a decent price... |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 09-10-24, 12:26 PM |
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Re: Abba Stand question ?
Great! Thanks for that :) When the front wheel is off does rear wheel go down ? |
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 09-10-24, 09:40 AM |
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Abba Stand question ?
Can I work on the front end using an ABBA stand without the extra ,"Front Wheel" kit ? |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 06-10-24, 09:43 AM |
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Re: Puncture bother
Bought one of these like this a while back. Makes keeping tyres pumped up actually enjoyable that along with 90 Deg Tyre valves :) https://shorturl.at/FWYAI https://i.imgur.com/7aLKqHS.jpg ... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 05-10-24, 10:24 AM |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Can't beat fresh engine oil :) It always make s the engine feel good IME. I think it was someone on here who put me onto"Smith and Allen" oils, ... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 03-10-24, 01:15 PM |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Great :) That's a testament to a well made and well serviced machine :) On my 99 coming up to 40k I've had to change the R/R and have changed the Starter relay as it was getting old. I put a... |
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 03-10-24, 10:54 AM |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Hope you don't mind but I like to hear what parts ( not consumables) on High-Mileage bikes that may have had to been replaced over the years if you would :) |
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