Forum: Idle Banter
30-10-24, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 162
Bohemian Trumpsody
This is the Marsh family, they often release A capella videos as the whole family harmonises.
This one has gone political:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_8WzcHqMQ
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
29-10-24, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 220
ignition timing a Matchless G9
My friend has a Matchless G9 (and a G11). Both bikes originally were magneto so the engine's rotation provides the spark and the contact breakers position provides timing.
Back in the days when...
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Forum: Idle Banter
28-10-24, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 4,371
Views: 3,034,820
Re: The All New Megathread
Humidity! It rained a little here this morning and then the sun made a half hearted attempt to come out. The rH in my house was about 68% (which is on the high side), so I opened a couple of...
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Forum: Idle Banter
27-10-24, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 4,371
Views: 3,034,820
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Forum: Idle Banter
25-10-24, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 11,423
Views: 37,988,244
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Another prostate cancer test (a few years away)
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-portable-device-colorectal-prostate-cancer.html
and another medical investigation......
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Forum: Idle Banter
23-10-24, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 399
Bosch washing machine
My washing machine is 13 or 14 years old and has started to clunk when spinning, particularly on start of spin.
My friend persuaded me to take a look at it rather than buy a new one (my preferred...
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Forum: Idle Banter
21-10-24, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 6,513
Views: 6,384,101
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
My 14 year old Yaris passed its MOT with no advisories. I inherited the car from my Dad 6 years ago and it has now done a grand total of 39871 miles. I added a whopping 342 miles since last year,...
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Forum: Idle Banter
20-10-24, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 11,423
Views: 37,988,244
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
My PSA is high, last check it was 9.4 after being stable around 7.5 for a few years (should be < 3). I get checked every 6 months and will be getting a blood draw soon. My GP did my first check and...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
16-10-24, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
CB1000 Hornet
Bigger Honda Hornet £8999! Is it cheap or are other bikes too expensive?
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
15-10-24, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,875
Last chance to buy a new SV
This December is the last chance to buy a new SV650. I was at my dealer this morning and he confirmed that they will not be taking orders for the SV650 nor the DL650 (Vstrom) and any bike advertised...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-10-24, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Re: When I'm 64: my Gen 3 SV after 64,000 miles
An interesting log about your SV. I don't know what it is about the SV, I bought mine in 2016 and other companion bikes have come and gone and irrespective of how they perform, I still hold my SV as...
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Forum: Idle Banter
08-10-24, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida. This is what one meterologist had to say:
Noah Bergren (meteorologist): "This is nothing short of astronomical. I am at a loss for words to...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
07-10-24, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 2,819
Views: 910,015
Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Got new tyres for the GSX (Mich Road 5) and found a general tyre dealer in Louth (12 miles away) who sold them £50 cheaper than local bike dealer. They said they'd fit them between 12 and 5 pm, I...
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-10-24, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 915
"surprise" flyover by Lancaster
We have just had (Cleethorpes) a couple of low level (maybe 500 ft) flyovers by the Lancaster - there aren't any scheduled events hence the "surprise". I haven't seen it fly so low before (unless it...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-10-24, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 546
Puncture bother
I was on my way home on the GSX when I realised something was amiss. I thought I had a front tyre puncture but it was actually in the rear tyre. I couldn't see anything obvious so I used my CO2...
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Forum: Idle Banter
29-09-24, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,160
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Forum: Idle Banter
29-09-24, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 6,513
Views: 6,384,101
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
Potential "Leader of the Free World" (again).
Question that was asked of Trump (in campaign stop in Michigan). Bear in mind when reading this that the polls in the (7) swing states are pretty...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
22-09-24, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 833
GSX-8S service manual
You can't buy a GSX-8S service manual in the UK and some US suppliers won't ship one to the UK. I did find one dealer who would and my manual arrived on Friday.
It's over 2 inches thick (it covers...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-09-24, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,605
Re: Nagging doubts
Pleased to hear you're cancer free Bibio!
I think it's a case of too much worrying. :rolleyes: I need to get a grip or as my friend said: "just ride it!"
I just did another 60 odd miles...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
12-09-24, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,605
Nagging doubts
Alternative title: "Get a grip!"
Briefly: knocked the SV over a couple of weeks ago, punctured one radiator hose (now replaced) and bent radiator brackets, pushing rad 1 inch to left (now...
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Forum: Idle Banter
06-09-24, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,231
"The Fairy Voice Mother"
aka Lolli Wren is a voice coach that analyses music and breaks down the how and why singers make various sounds. As someone who cannot carry a tune but likes music I find her analysis fascinating...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
30-08-24, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Euro 5b (aka 5+)
I'm not sure I understand this but this is what I think it means.
Bikes won't be emissions tested, instead the bike itself will calculate the lifespan of the catalytic converter using an algorithm...
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Forum: Idle Banter
26-08-24, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 4,371
Views: 3,034,820
Re: The All New Megathread
Sunny here but it's one of those days I can't muster enthusiasm for riding because I know there will be a lot of traffic heading for the coast and Cadwell (BSB). On the other hand I feel guilty at...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
24-08-24, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 10,365
Re: Engine Noisy, died and wont start
I'd be tempted to drain the oil into a clean container and look for any "forbidden glitter" (a torch helps to see if a bearing has succumbed and left its deposits). If the oil looks good you can...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
21-08-24, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,454
Re: oil in cylinders?
I thought £600 was a bit steep but I also thought that £30 for the S bend hose from the water pump was pricey too, the second hose is even more.
I did see this radiator on ebay which is, allegedly,...
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