General chat thread... Links, pictures, banter etc

zubair

Emmersonn wrote: »

Who says ? :)
school bus wheelie - YouTube

Lol, fine, well you can't wheelie a luas then!

Sonics2k

zubair wrote: »

Lol, fine, well you can't wheelie a luas then!

Can't wheelie a Luas yet!

D3V!L

Sonics2k wrote: »

Can't wheelie a Luas yet!

It's been tried on many an occasion

arybvtcw0eolkf

Sonics2k wrote: »

Can't wheelie a Luas yet!

I bet there's a little prick in Finglas or Tallaght who'd give it a damn good try, before burning it out :pac:

zubair

Sonics2k

Sonics2k wrote: »

I love my Dragstar. I absolutely love riding it in all weathers. I've never had a bad journey on it.

But why is it, every single day I find myself looking at Harley Davidson's and desperately working out away to survive the crippling debt buying one would entail.

Just get a bigger Yamaha. The XV1600 or 1700 will be way better than any Harley. I had an XV1600 before and as cruisers go it was pretty good. Never let me down. A relative of mine and many of his friends have Harleys and they will break your heart and your bank balance.

honda boi

I've got 2 old helmets here.
Where can I get rid of them?
I could chuck them in the bin but do the ambulance/fire brigade take them to practice on?

Blanchy90

honda boi wrote: »

I've got 2 old helmets here.
Where can I get rid of them?
I could chuck them in the bin but do the ambulance/fire brigade take them to practice on?

I think the fire brigade will take them

IJS84

or a local St Johns ambulance/Civil Defence group will take them

horse7

About paddock stands, are they necessary if you have a main stand for most maintenance jobs? The only thing I can think of is if the bike is not in use for a long period,they would be useful. Any ideas?

arybvtcw0eolkf

horse7 wrote: »

About paddock stands, are they necessary if you have a main stand for most maintenance jobs? The only thing I can think of is if the bike is not in use for a long period,they would be useful. Any ideas?

If you have a main stand then I wouldn't bother with the expense or space requirement of having paddock stands.

But if you're going to remove the front wheel then they're handy, but we generally don't do anything which requires removing the front wheel anymore.

Plus there's a nack to putting the bike up on the paddock stands, unless you're doing it all the time you're going to require another set of helping hands..

horse7

Thanks,I don't have much storage space.

Sonics2k

Weather lately is causing absolute havoc with commuting. Do I wear full waterproof gear? Will I be a big ball of sweaty bollocks from the heat? Will I get absolutely soaked? Will it actually turn out to be a very pleasant drive to work?

Thankfully today turned out to be a very nice ride to work and surprisingly little traffic thanks to a slightly later shift.

horse7

You have the makings for an ed sheeren song there.

IJS84

Was thinking the same this morning with the traffic. Very light compared to most mornings, thankfully. I did put on the waterproofs and was roasted when I got to work.....it still looked at little dodgy with the clouds about

Sonics2k

horse7 wrote: »

You have the makings for an ed sheeren song there.

There's no need to be mean

IJS84 wrote: »

Was thinking the same this morning with the traffic. Very light compared to most mornings, thankfully. I did put on the waterproofs and was roasted when I got to work.....it still looked at little dodgy with the clouds about

Actually, are the school holidays on now? Could that be it?

The Davestator

Recently got an old little 49 cc job for commuting.

Quick question, how long approximately do I have left once the petrol light comes on? Doesn't say in the manual.

07 Peugeot in case that makes a difference.

Thanks

Interceptor

The Davestator wrote: »

how long approximately do I have left once the petrol light comes on? Doesn't say in the manual.

How long is a piece of string? It depends on how gently you are riding it and lots of other factors. You could strap a couple of litres of juice in a suitable can to the carrier and run it dry - keep track of the mileage and then you'll know.

I've usually used 30kms as a guide but all bikes vary and you are better off filling it and keeping it filled than risking running out!!

thos

Hand signals vs cyclists.
I'm starting to enjoy it. It's multi-faceted.
You get to keep safe by ensuring these other road users are aware of your intended action.
You get to teach and demonstrate this novel technique.
You get the buzz of anticipation wondering are they going to clothes-line themselves.

Left hand turns in the city have never been so much fun.

Sonics2k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDUB2QomR0c

Thought this was a very good video, and I enjoy Shadetree anyway thanks to his parody of the American Biker.

I'd have to agree that a lot of people seem almost afraid to admit that a movie was one of the reasons they became interested in bikes.

For me, the scene from Terminator 2 and Rocky Horror Picture show were the big, big reasons I fell in love with bikes when I was just a kid. Arnie on that Fatboy was a sight to be seen.

Jimmy Bottlehead

Test drove a Triumph Bonneville Bobber today and I now know what my next big debt is going to be.

horse7

Hot one today. https://mobile.twitter.com/PolizeiBB/status/1143759621380890625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1143759621380890625&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fweather%2F2019%2Fjun%2F26%2Feurope-heatwave-cities-prepare-to-limit-effects-of-record-temperatures

blade1

horse7 wrote: »

Hot one today. https://mobile.twitter.com/PolizeiBB/status/1143759621380890625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1143759621380890625&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fweather%2F2019%2Fjun%2F26%2Feurope-heatwave-cities-prepare-to-limit-effects-of-record-temperatures

Wonda-Boy

horse7 wrote: »

Hot one today. https://mobile.twitter.com/PolizeiBB/status/1143759621380890625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1143759621380890625&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fweather%2F2019%2Fjun%2F26%2Feurope-heatwave-cities-prepare-to-limit-effects-of-record-temperatures

He must be riding down to AUTO-BUM not the Auto Bahn!!!

Jimmy Bottlehead

Had a horrible moment a few days ago. On the M50, in the overtaking lane and making good progress, I go to pull back into the driving lane and as I do my lifesaver, some twat zooms past me undertaking on my left side a few inches away from me in my lane.

If I HADN'T looked, I'd have pulled straight into his path and likely killed us both.

Sake.

thos

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Had a horrible moment a few days ago. On the M50, in the overtaking lane and making good progress, I go to pull back into the driving lane and as I do my lifesaver, some twat zooms past me undertaking on my left side a few inches away from me in my lane.

If I HADN'T looked, I'd have pulled straight into his path and likely killed us both.

Sake.

Another biker undertook you?

Max Headroom

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Had a horrible moment a few days ago. On the M50, in the overtaking lane and making good progress, I go to pull back into the driving lane and as I do my lifesaver, some twat zooms past me undertaking on my left side a few inches away from me in my lane.

If I HADN'T looked, I'd have pulled straight into his path and likely killed us both.

Sake.

But you didnt or you would have saw him.....just sayin..:o

Sonics2k

Sorry guys, can I just get some thoughts on this. Was giving the bike a quick polish a little while ago and found an awful lot of what seems like oil/grease at the front. Honestly don't remember this happening before or seeing it.

I should add, the bike does seem to be riding just fine.

Blondie919

Sonics2k wrote: »

Sorry guys, can I just get some thoughts on this. Was giving the bike a quick polish a little while ago and found an awful lot of what seems like oil/grease at the front. Honestly don't remember this happening before or seeing it.

I should add, the bike does seem to be riding just fine.

Could be an oil cooler leak?

Sonics2k

Blondie919 wrote: »

Could be an oil cooler leak?

Ugh, I have a bad feeling you may be right. Either a cheap and quick fix or a total pain in the ass.