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by Kwacky
09 Nov 2016, 17:24
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Elections and polls
Replies: 8
Views: 287

Re: Elections and polls

I reckon you get a lot of "don't know" or won't say from people who are taking the unpopular vote (I mean unpopular in the social media sense)

I also think there's a bit of a backlash by people being told what they should and shouldn't do. It's almost a protest vote.
by duke63
09 Nov 2016, 17:18
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Elections and polls
Replies: 8
Views: 287

Elections and polls

... - Pollsters got it badly wrong US election - Pollsters got it badly wrong. There is a theme here with only 3 possible explanations 1. The voters being asked tell a lie. 2. The poll company are asking to small a sample. 3. The elections are fixed. So what do you reckon is the most likely explanation?
by StMarks
08 Nov 2016, 15:50
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 523950

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... normally (I don't believe) one to spread sadness & melancholy over the forum. But Emma-Lou was a very bright & special spark. As well as being a true motorcyclist, she was as generous & thoughtful as any forum member. So when I learned she had been killed by a Car driver I did want ...
by Kwacky
08 Nov 2016, 14:40
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Kwacky's biking plans
Replies: 177
Views: 21121

Re: Kwacky's biking plans

Well it looks like the Z900 has dropped out of my possibles.

Which leaves a space, currently being filled by the 2017 Fireblade, but that's just on looks and spec alone. A couple of years ago I wanted a Tracer until I rode one.
by Kwacky
08 Nov 2016, 11:49
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Kawasaki Z900
Replies: 17
Views: 1668

Re: Kawasaki Z900

... suggesting that it’ll be the thrasher’s choice. Z900 facts •123.5bhp •210.5kg •Seat height 794mm Gears one to five are close and short, with sixth being an overdrive (something the Z800 needed), while it also uses a 525 chain to reduce drive losses – all engaged and released by the Assist & ...
by Kwacky
08 Nov 2016, 11:37
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: 2017 Honda Fireblade ?
Replies: 144
Views: 20961

Re: 2017 Honda Fireblade ?

... There’s a lot to go at, even in this more standard form – with 90% of the 2017 model being brand new. Power to weight ratio is improved by 14% – reaching the best level ever for the Fireblade thanks to a 15kg weight reduction and 10.7bhp ...
by Kwacky
08 Nov 2016, 11:13
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: EICMA Milan Bike Show
Replies: 35
Views: 4462

EICMA Milan Bike Show

Lots of new models being unveiled today. I'll try and update the thread as I spot stuff being published.

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by StMarks
07 Nov 2016, 22:20
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 523950

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... on 675.cc since early 2014. I only actually met her once (at our forum trackday this year, where she stayed & camped with us despite not being on track). The accident happened on Thursday evening, and as she commuted on her 675 I should expect that will have been returning home from her ...
by Kwacky
07 Nov 2016, 10:44
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: One in the bum, no harm done?
Replies: 10
Views: 582

One in the bum, no harm done?

... onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; A burglar in Australia was shot in the buttocks with a bow and arrow after being confronted by an angry homeowner, police say. The intruder stole cash, car keys and other property from the house in Sydney on Sunday afternoon. ...
by C00kiemonster
04 Nov 2016, 09:58
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18658
Views: 2893518

Re: What are you doing today ??

The first of four window companies we are seeing today - if one of them tries the hard sell i'm being very rude.. Hopefully not as we have avoided the like of safestyle etc..
by D6Nutz
03 Nov 2016, 18:53
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Should I shouldn't I ??
Replies: 30
Views: 1278

Re: Should I shouldn't I ??

... signal is activated while the brake light is triggered, the brake light will only illuminate the turn signal which is not activated, and the one being used will remain orange.
by D41
03 Nov 2016, 18:44
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What you watching?
Replies: 10404
Views: 2053003

Re: What you watching?

I still think the original had one of the best opening scenes of any movie I've ever seen....You just knew right then & there that it was going to be something very unique.

The Scottish accent being subtitled was a nice touch of dark humour.
by D6Nutz
03 Nov 2016, 14:15
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18658
Views: 2893518

Re: What are you doing today ??

Sitting in the park taking 10 mins out for lunch. Despite being in the center of London there are some beautiful pockets of tranquillity.

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by StMarks
03 Nov 2016, 13:11
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bike trailers
Replies: 20
Views: 2859

Re: Bike trailers

... I have a van for trackdays currently, but before that I used a 6x4 trailer I have, with wheel chocks mounted on the front of the floor. As well as being able to fill it with all the extras (Jerry cans of fuel, generator, gazebo, Wets-wheels, new tyres, boxes of spares, tool boxes etc...) it also ...
by Kwacky
02 Nov 2016, 15:19
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18658
Views: 2893518

Re: What are you doing today ??

Ha! No chance. I'm not invited to the conference.

I have no idea what's going on at work but recently my boss has been doing a lot of stuff on his own, without the rest of us being involved. It's very frustrating.
by D6Nutz
01 Nov 2016, 19:49
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Should I shouldn't I ??
Replies: 30
Views: 1278

Re: Should I shouldn't I ??

... an angle so you get good visibility from the side as well. The gloves look like a good idea, but already I an wearing full fingered gloves. I hate being cold !!
by Deegee
01 Nov 2016, 11:43
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Birmingham "bikers" last night
Replies: 4
Views: 479

Re: Birmingham "bikers" last night

... bikes brought Kirkstall Road, a major route into Leeds, to a standstill earlier. Witnesses posted videos on Twitter and described the scenes as being similar to those in the Mel Gibson film Mad Max.
by C00kiemonster
01 Nov 2016, 10:59
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11971
Views: 1851556

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

... was a multi vehicle smash where the M6 and M42 join. The tailback was massive. I filtered to the front and had to wait about 5 minutes before being released. I don't think the Jag next to me spotted the unmarked black skoda leaving the scene, judging by the racing start he did when we were ...
by Kwacky
01 Nov 2016, 09:54
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11971
Views: 1851556

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

... was a multi vehicle smash where the M6 and M42 join. The tailback was massive. I filtered to the front and had to wait about 5 minutes before being released. I don't think the Jag next to me spotted the unmarked black skoda leaving the scene, judging by the racing start he did when we were ...
by rocket
31 Oct 2016, 21:23
Forum: Projects
Topic: Ducati 748 - Road to track/road
Replies: 291
Views: 85325

Re: Ducati 748 - Road to track/road

... it up and running nicely and take it from there. Kwacky- i saw the Supermono in the workshop the other week. Bike had been in for service and was being returned to its owner in Cheshire. Ducati only ever made 65, the general consensus is they are worth upwards of £100k. I think either steering ...