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

zubair

I buy from them more than I do from any Dublin shops, they also regularly do 15 and 20% off offers. You can't blame them for sizing, but like you I'd rather something be the right size when I buy online hence I'll always try it on in a ship first. But typically brands stick to their own sizing standard so an A* XL is the same for all jackets etc.

The QuietMan

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Lee / motorcycleshop.ie are very reasonable in my experience and good service when I bought something that didn't fit.
Even though I'm in Dublin.. you know what they say about a well balanced Corkman, one chip on each shoulder :pac:

I’ll have to compare their online prices with that of in-store. Cork men are born with chips on their shoulder

The QuietMan

zubair wrote: »

I buy from them more than I do from any Dublin shops, they also regularly do 15 and 20% off offers. You can't blame them for sizing, but like you I'd rather something be the right size when I buy online hence I'll always try it on in a ship first. But typically brands stick to their own sizing standard so an A* XL is the same for all jackets etc.

The akito stuff is contrary, could do with the offers, I’m itching to get back out on the bike but snow is forecast tomorrow/Wednesday

zubair

Yesterday the roads weren't too bad, maybe spring is in the way.

Any idea of what gear youll get?

The QuietMan

zubair wrote: »

Yesterday the roads weren't too bad, maybe spring is in the way.

Any idea of what gear youll get?

Yeah they weren't the worst to be fair, i do try and avoid going out in the wet if at all possible, damp i don't mind, pissing is a different ball game.

As for the gear, i'm not sure, i'm riding bikes on and off since 2003 but only got my first set of gear in 2018, would alpinestars be too good for a casual rider like me?

I've to factor in a few things as well:

May:

Car insurance renewal
Tax on all 3 bikes and 2 cars
Baby number 8 due.
Communion
Confirmation, both 4 days apart of one another.

June:
Insurance for the bikes.


Add a spanner into the works that i am somehow trying to trade in my 7 seater before the insurance policy expires, get a 9 seat VW Shuttle and acquire a busa as well as getting a few jobs more done on the blade.

Would i get much money if i traded in a well used but loyal wife :pac::pac::pac:

zubair

Jesus! You won't see the light of day for another while.

Don't hate me for being the voice of reason but do you need a busa.. You have 3 bikes already and you can only ride one at a time. Get some decent gear, if you don't ride in the rain get leathers and an oversuit/ 2 piece. You'll be using the gear on every bike you ride and there's plenty of time to get a busa in the future

The QuietMan

zubair wrote: »

Jesus! You won't see the light of day for another while.

Don't hate me for being the voice of reason but do you need a busa.. You have 3 bikes already and you can only ride one at a time. Get some decent gear, if you don't ride in the rain get leathers and an oversuit/ 2 piece. You'll be using the gear on every bike you ride and there's plenty of time to get a busa in the future

That's why i rarely get out, i was part of a biker group until last month and was repeatedly laughed at for not going on full spins out (10-12 hour spins) but how could i with the kids i have, my eldest is just gone 12, come may my 5 youngest will be 3 and a half and under.

I'm definitely wanting leathers if i'm honest, i prefer them over the textile gear. The busa has been a life ling dream since they first came on the market in 1999 and 2 bikes i always wanted was one of those and a wing, which will happen in the next 2/3 years, that'll be a collection of 5, i'm done then, no more and i swear by it I see your point on only being able to use one at a time, the scooter is something my special needs daughter has become attached to, i'd only ever use it in my sole trip is into the city centre on a summers day. What leathers would you recommend? The only thing is i'm on medication for a newly discovered medical condition, my weight might go up or down as a result, i'm still learning about all of that though.

Wonda-Boy

zubair wrote: »

Jaysus, you have motorcycleshop.ie so. Who needs crossans!

They are not as cheap as you think, granted you might be lucky with the 20% vouchers, and they also charge vat on helmets.

Crossans are an excellent retail unit, the delivery they use is so fast and anytime I had a problem it was fixed very quickly with no bull****.

Its a lovely spin up aswell as I said.

zubair

The QuietMan wrote: »

I'm definitely wanting leathers if i'm honest, i prefer them over the textile gear.

I was just suggesting to get the gear first if it was between the 2. You have my permission to buy a busa. But the kids will need to wait till next year to have their holy communion.

I've only owned weise and rst for leathers, both are good and reasonably priced compared to other brands.

Richard tea

My pinlock nightmare continues. A part of the retaining pin popped off the pinlock and I need it replacing. I've searched ebay etc but I cannot find the exact type I need. Anyone know where I can pick up a set of this type

blade1

Batman needs stabilisers

Hotblack Desiato

The QuietMan wrote: »

but how could i with the kids i have, my eldest is just gone 12, come may my 5 youngest will be 3 and a half and under.

Well, whose fault is that

You need a bus, not a busa

The QuietMan

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Well, whose fault is that

You need a bus, not a busa

I have no idea how babies get here :pac:

Can I need both a bus & busa

zubair

Probably because he fell on his snot the other day. Anyone see that vid?

H_Lime

Love the disc lol!

Gosh it gets better!

blade1

H_Lime wrote: »

Love the disc lol!

Gosh it gets better!

Who's apes are those?
I see the speed sensor missing off the bottom one.
Probably stopped working :pac:

H_Lime

Not sure, I wonder is he still alive!?

Hotblack Desiato

Amazing how much you can flog an angle grinder disc for on eBay these days :pac:

H_Lime

Yah it looks like one lol.

zubair

blade1

On the subject of brakes :eek:

H_Lime

blade1 wrote: »

On the subject of brakes :eek:

I want it!
I'm on the blower now to duffys, I want this option on my new gs12!!

enrique66_35

blade1 wrote: »

On the subject of brakes :eek:

You'd have to admire the ingenuity of it though...presumably its from a country where proper calipers etc aren't readily available due to cost.

D3V!L

H_Lime wrote: »

I want it!
I'm on the blower now to duffys, I want this option on my new gs12!!

Might be better than the new OEM offering on the 1250GS

Hotblack Desiato

But getting a lad to carve a wooden wheel is no problem

enrique66_35

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

But getting a lad to carve a wooden wheel is no problem

Feck I didn't even spot the "spokes" were wooden :eek:

LollipopJimmy

I've a week off work, week of the 9th March, unexpected (Well I got a new job and have a week off in between) Is there anywhere I could get an IBT in or close to Dublin? I've rang a couple but no availability. My appointment with NDLS is only on the 7th, probably wouldn't make it to them before then anyway.

I don't mind who I do the IBT with, once I have that I'll be getting more lessons anyway but would be nice to get out on the road even around where I live for a bit of practice.

LollipopJimmy

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Saw a particularly stupid cyclist cut in front of myself and two other bikes. He though he was cut up, then at the next set of lights tried to squeeze between a bike and a bus. Ended up hitting the bike and then head-butted the buses mirror before breaking the red light. Quite bizarre watching it all unfold.

Was I he on a Look with black wheels?

zubair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_kpL4f4MXI

Wonda-Boy

Scary tbh, thats why I am like and ORANGE Blur with the high viz and spending the guts of €600 on denali D7 spots and soundbomb.....just to make it a little easier to see me, and hear me if you dont!