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by Perkles
18 Apr 2016, 18:27
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 610418

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... duty consultant came out last night to ask everybody to calm down and if they had a minor aliment to please leave and go and see their GP.People were shouting at the poor receptionist last night and it wasnt funny :( sorry but it made my blood boil and I felt sorry for all of the staff
by D41
18 Apr 2016, 16:14
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: When there were tribes

... to rebellion. I mean seriously...has there ever been one heavy metal band EVER who does not have a song called "Back On The Streets"?? Were those buffoons so thrilled at the prospect of homelessness that they had to write about it all the time?? Modern music for the most part is all ...
by Frankie
18 Apr 2016, 15:07
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: When there were tribes

I was thinking that I might possibly be more aware, but to be honest I did not know my arse from my elbow in the 80's thought I ruled the world.... I think I would be mess now if I could not "go home and forget" about the things that went on ha ha ha
by Kwacky
18 Apr 2016, 15:01
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: When there were tribes

+1

It also meant if you did something stupid you could go home and forget about it. Now it's plastered all over the internet and with so many kids having mobile phones there's no respite.
by Monty
18 Apr 2016, 14:56
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: When there were tribes

What at time, for sure..... I am just so pleased that the only social media was you hearing all about someone's conquests, mess ups and everything else was down the youth club / pub / park paying football ha ha, no facebook, twitter and all that...I dontt know how things would be now if pictures an...
by Frankie
18 Apr 2016, 14:46
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: When there were tribes

What at time, for sure..... I am just so pleased that the only social media was you hearing all about someone's conquests, mess ups and everything else was down the youth club / pub / park paying football ha ha, no facebook, twitter and all that...I dontt know how things would be now if pictures and...
by StMarks
18 Apr 2016, 14:17
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: When there were tribes

Fwiw I missed out on all this era, busy. :(
by StMarks
18 Apr 2016, 14:12
Forum: Photos and Videos
Topic: Bike Theft
Replies: 9
Views: 911

Re: Bike Theft

Looked like someone was on their mobile looking at the incident as it happened, perhaps they were reporting it.? Fwiw I would have gone across & assessed my chances. If I couldn't be certain of overpowering them, then I would have videoed them doing it. Not at a distance ...
by Monty
18 Apr 2016, 12:53
Forum: Pit Monkeys
Topic: Front end knock
Replies: 17
Views: 6305

Re: Front end knock

Nope. I had the same thing on the Daytona, I was sure it was the headstock bearings. Finally got around to lifting it and they were fine. Turned out to be the brake discs moving on the rivets I had the same on the Daytona. Ive just tried pushing the bike with the front wheel pushed up ...
by kiwikrasher
18 Apr 2016, 12:36
Forum: Pit Monkeys
Topic: Front end knock
Replies: 17
Views: 6305

Re: Front end knock

Nope. I had the same thing on the Daytona, I was sure it was the headstock bearings. Finally got around to lifting it and they were fine. Turned out to be the brake discs moving on the rivets I had the same on the Daytona. Ive just tried pushing the bike with the front wheel pushed up ...
by Monty
18 Apr 2016, 12:34
Forum: Pit Monkeys
Topic: Front end knock
Replies: 17
Views: 6305

Re: Front end knock

Nope. I had the same thing on the Daytona, I was sure it was the headstock bearings. Finally got around to lifting it and they were fine. Turned out to be the brake discs moving on the rivets I had the same on the Daytona. Ive just tried pushing the bike with the front wheel pushed up ...
by kiwikrasher
18 Apr 2016, 12:27
Forum: Pit Monkeys
Topic: Front end knock
Replies: 17
Views: 6305

Re: Front end knock

Nope. I had the same thing on the Daytona, I was sure it was the headstock bearings. Finally got around to lifting it and they were fine. Turned out to be the brake discs moving on the rivets
by kingfixer
18 Apr 2016, 12:04
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: When there were tribes

1981 those were the days (y)
very fond memories of growing up and under age drinking and all that and especially with the music of the time.
by Kwacky
18 Apr 2016, 11:14
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: When there were tribes
Replies: 7
Views: 260

When there were tribes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36070296" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Video about a series of photos taken in 1981. What stands out for me is that you can recognise which youth tribe they belonged to by looking at them. You could probably make a very a...
by kingfixer
18 Apr 2016, 09:57
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: 1299s or 1199R
Replies: 48
Views: 2184

Re: 1299s or 1199R

whilst me & Frankie were dropping our bikes off on Saturday a guy turned up with a 4 week old 1299 with track fairings on, i'll let you know what he thinks of it.
by kiwikrasher
17 Apr 2016, 23:44
Forum: Events
Topic: Prescott Run the Hill - Hill Climb 17th April 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 4259

Re: Prescott Run the Hill - Hill Climb 17th April 2016

great clip as always Frankie, looks like the weather gods were smiling on you too!
by duke63
17 Apr 2016, 20:12
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11987
Views: 2040378

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

... much quicker away from the lights than my 'touring' bike. Pushed their way to the front and past me, who was at the front at the time. Think they were surprised to see me still on their back wheel at the top of the subsequent hill. (devil) Surprised myself just how quick the Multi can be when ...
by duke63
17 Apr 2016, 20:05
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: 1299s or 1199R
Replies: 48
Views: 2184

Re: 1299s or 1199R

... bike though. I believe its noticeably better than the 2012-14 bike, which had electronically adjustable suspension which the 2015 doesn't. If it were my money it would be 2015 1199R, then a 2015 1299S and lastly the 1199R 2012-14. The 1299S has a lot of the equipment that the £50k Superleggera ...
by duke63
17 Apr 2016, 19:51
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: We are being taken for mugs
Replies: 72
Views: 2524

Re: We are being taken for mugs

... of us, and not illusions built by fame or money, like I made in my life, I cannot take them with me. I can only take with me the memories that were strengthened by love. This is the true wealth that will follow you; will accompany you, he will give strength and light to go ahead. Love can travel ...
by Deegee
17 Apr 2016, 11:18
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 1817
Views: 929567

Re: Joke of the day

... his heart out. But after a little while he composes himself, and asks what the good news is. The Sarge says, “Well when we got your wife up, there were quite a few really good-sized lobsters and a swag of nice crabs attached to her, so we've brought you your share.” He hands the bloke a bag with ...