Forum: Idle Banter
Yesterday, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 1
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Variable compression engine
"I do cars" is a youtube channel that tears down broken engines that usually have had a catastrophic failure.
The latest video is a Nissan variable compression engine which I didn't know...
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Forum: Idle Banter
07-04-24, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 11,283
Views: 6,155,177
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Forum: Idle Banter
05-04-24, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 527
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Forum: Idle Banter
03-04-24, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,444
Re: It's HMRC gripe time again
Yes, only 9 minutes but never got through. I was expecting a 40+ min wait but at least I would have spoken to someone. I wrote a letter instead. If (when) that doesn't generate a response I'll call...
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Forum: Idle Banter
02-04-24, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,444
It's HMRC gripe time again
Just tried to call them. 9 minutes of automated blather then: "We are experiencing technical issues and are unable to continue with your call, please call again later".
Why is everything in...
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Forum: Moto GP
02-04-24, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 1
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F1 owners bought MotoGP
I don't follow racing anymore so it doesn't bother me. I looked at a 3 day pass (Silverstone) for F1 and it's £340 versus £110 for MotoGP so that doesn't bode well.
I used to like (bike) racing for...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
01-04-24, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 335
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Forum: Idle Banter
30-03-24, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 4,062
Views: 880,920
Re: The All New Megathread
I have just got the GSX out of the garage. My riding friend is busy so it will be a solo ride today. Our skies are not quite so clear as yours on the west side, sun is a bit hazy (but I'll take it...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
30-03-24, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 202
Euro 5+ article
The article explains what Euro 5+ is and its ramifications.
https://www.visordown.com/features/guides/what-euro-5-and-will-it-kill-our-favourite-bikes
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
29-03-24, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 486
Re: K3 front end
You need the new Honda E-clutch
https://www.visordown.com/reviews/motorbike/2024-honda-cb650r-review-e-clutch-gamechanger
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Forum: Idle Banter
28-03-24, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 527
Re: Oral B toothbrush battery replacement
Toothbrush now back in operation, yay! Unfortunately I don't qualify for the Toothbrush Repair Certificate since I tried to dismantle it from the wrong end.
For future intrepid tinkerers I...
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Forum: Idle Banter
28-03-24, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 4,062
Views: 880,920
Re: The All New Megathread
Morning. The opposite here - it started off raining but now I see blue skies approaching - thanks for passing them over :)
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
28-03-24, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 255
Re: SV650S project
Welcome. You have set yourself some impressive tasks (disclaimer: none of which I've done). Fortunately, it's a fairly well trodden path and using google to search this site reveals many threads:...
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Forum: Idle Banter
27-03-24, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 527
Oral B toothbrush battery replacement
Anyone tried it? I have a couple of Braun/Oral B toothbrushes the older one is NiCd but the newer one (which is at least 8 years old) takes a NiMH (nickel metal hydride). This is the one I changed....
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Forum: Idle Banter
21-03-24, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,022
Warship
I've been watching Warship (series 3) on Ch5 which is an older program. It follows HMS Northumberland, a type 23 frigate.
I feel it doesn't show the frigate in the best light as the drama of...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
19-03-24, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 222
Re: Gsx-8R
Will do, although I won't be getting them fitted immediately.
One thing I didn't mention about my dealer visit was the interesting (to me) bikes he'd taken in p/x:
Suzuki X5 200, Suzuki X7...
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues
19-03-24, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 222
Gsx-8R
Our ride today took us near my Suzuki dealer so we popped in for me to look at the GSX-8R. I like it better than the 8S, the front end looks much neater. When I sat on one it wasn't an extreme...
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Forum: Idle Banter
17-03-24, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,367
Caught a McLaren on my GSX yesterday
I suppose, in the spirit of full disclosure, I should add it was stopped at a railway crossing. It was just sat there emitting vast quantities of heat rearwards and a loudish burble noise. Which...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-03-24, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 221
Re: 60°F/16°C March 13 Cleethorpes
They removed the bike parking a while back, I don't know why, bikes have always been around that area. Bikers would either visit the Hawaiian Eye cafe (Hawaii? really?) or risk The Submarine pub (no...
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Forum: Idle Banter
13-03-24, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 4,062
Views: 880,920
Re: The All New Megathread
I spoke too soon in my other post about how good the weather was; we now have light rain. Still, now that the wind has swung away from the east we are are at least seeing glimpses of the sun (and...
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
13-03-24, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 221
60°F/16°C March 13 Cleethorpes
Took the SV out for a ride in this incredibly mild weather (for mid March). The intermittent sunshine was nice but it was very blustery which took some of the fun away.
Due to my latest charging...
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Forum: Idle Banter
08-03-24, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 314
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Forum: Idle Banter
04-03-24, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 521
Re: It's just ham...
you do realise it was supposed to be a joke and funny? :rolleyes: (well, I thought it was funny :) ).
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Forum: Idle Banter
04-03-24, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 521
It's just ham...
... or is it?
https://twitter.com/based_music_guy/status/1764355433983082636
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Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking
04-03-24, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 207
Charging oddity
I have a single LED charge monitor. In normal riding it is solid green, when you leave the bike it will eventually switch to blinking green, then blinking orange as the batt voltage drops.
At the...
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