Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
13-04-24, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 334
Re: The benefits of body armour...
I agree. It's well known as "risk compensation" theory - people sub-consciously adjust their behaviours to end up at the level of risk they feel comfortable with.
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
03-04-24, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 334
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-04-24, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 334
Re: The benefits of body armour...
It's a certainly a thought provoking proposition.
The one thing I wasn't wholly convinced about is whether the quoted study statistics adequately account for all the injuries that may have...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-04-24, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 202
Re: Euro 5+ article
Except it seems we don't all have to do our bit: The article itself states that Yamaha will continue to sell the R1 in other countries where (by logical implication) the rules must be less...
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Forum: Idle Banter
18-03-24, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,389
Re: Replacement car tyres and tyres labels
I've fitted Good Year Vector 4 Seasons on a number of cars over the years, including my current one. (Think I'm on Gen 2 at the minute but Gen 3 is the current version.) They always seem to rate...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
17-03-24, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 356
Re: Tyre change
Thanks both. Definitely food for thought.
I've seen several DIY 'heath robinson' rigs for beab-braking and balancing (and Gary you're not the only one who I've heard suggesting that balancing is...
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Forum: Idle Banter
17-03-24, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,155,039
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Zip should be replaceable by any competent repairer. (If you can find one :rolleyes:)
And definitely cheaper than a new jacket - you're right about the cost of those!:shock:
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
17-03-24, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 356
Re: Tyre change
:notworthy:
Bead breaking and balancing are the two reasons I haven't bothered changing tyres myself in the past. (I've also been fortunate to have generally lived reasonably close to decent...
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-03-24, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,126
Re: Into every life....
Couldn't stay quiet for long, eh. And why not - be proud!:thumbsup:
Glad to discover my initial guesses were poor!:)
All the best to both of you.
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
04-03-24, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 484
Re: Front right caliper
R1ffR4ff seems to have quoted a left hand part number. But the link is good and shows a right hand is 59100-33D90-999 (with a note mentioning 59100-33D81-999 too - hold that thought).
Then,...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-03-24, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 207
Re: Charging oddity
I think initial temp change effect is probably close to the mark but I'd suggest it's more likely to be due to a slight difference in the operation of the semi-conductor parts in the reg/rec whilst...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
02-03-24, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 484
Re: Front right caliper
As far as I'm aware, they're the same unit across the curvy and pointy range. (But that's only based on basic visual inspection rather than anything more scientific.)
But can you not just replace...
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Forum: Idle Banter
02-03-24, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,126
Re: Into every life....
Good to hear. Enjoy!
Thanks for the acknowledgment. But this'll be my last post on this thread - now time to go quiet, with a thread resurrection to look forward to.:) Whilst I could make other...
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Forum: Idle Banter
01-03-24, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,126
Re: Into every life....
So, I guess somewhere on the spectrum between lottery win (metaphorical sunshine) and the roof collapsing (so literally lots of sun can get in)?
Of course, like Trev, my curiosity has been...
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Forum: Idle Banter
26-02-24, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 6,394
Views: 1,488,579
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?
Sounds very similar to my own experience: Coincidentally, at the weekend I also gave part of my lawn a first trim with my trusty Webb mower. Also having used fuel stabiliser in the autumn, it started...
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Forum: Idle Banter
24-02-24, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,155,039
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Forum: Idle Banter
24-02-24, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 4,062
Views: 880,874
Re: The All New Megathread
The way England passed the ball today, I think they'd all had a couple of beers too!:rolleyes: (Too high, too low, too hard etc., leading to umpteen unforced handling errors that probably lost them...
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Forum: Idle Banter
20-02-24, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,155,039
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Try a claim citing Sale of Goods Act "not fit for purpose" reasoning. They are statutory rights and warranty period is not necessarily relevant.
If you have a proof of sale, less than 3 years...
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Forum: Idle Banter
18-02-24, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,769
Re: My weird theory....
As the relative position of celestial bodies change, gravitational forces change. Which I imagine could affect the atmosphere. So why not? There's definitely something causing the underlying cycle...
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Forum: Stuff Wanted
18-02-24, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Re: Gen 1 lights and speedo
If Barwise doesn't want any of it, I'll take 'em off your hands. (Would probably help me more properly repair the set on son's bike that are a bit bodged beneath the surface.)
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Forum: Idle Banter
10-02-24, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 4,062
Views: 880,874
Re: The All New Megathread
Yes, it's definitely an annoyance when clothes shrink due to lack of use! ;)
(I've been there myself not too long ago.:smt022 Ended up buying whole replacement suit, with old one going to charity...
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Forum: Idle Banter
26-01-24, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,155,039
Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?
Similar story for me too. Seems that 25-30% uplift is typical.:smt010
Wife's car insurance was nearly 30% up on renewal a couple of weeks ago. Thankfully tolerable in £s because we're old etc. ...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
26-01-24, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,239
Re: 25 years
I like 'em. I've owned and ridden far more powerful things but, for the road, I think they really are a solid package. Even more so with a bit of tinkering and basic mechanical & cosmetic...
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Forum: Idle Banter
26-01-24, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 53,397
Re: Cancer...
Sorry to hear about the situation Bibio. No-one needs that sort of worry.
Truth be told, I probably ought to get a test. (I flipped over to the wrong side of 50 during Covid times and haven't...
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Forum: Idle Banter
26-01-24, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 4,062
Views: 880,874
Re: The All New Megathread
Well, it seems that my previous generosity in trying to keep open-minded was indeed misplaced, and that Craig was right.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68079300
The more I learn about...
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