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by Kwacky
05 May 2016, 22:16
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What you watching?
Replies: 10395
Views: 1928486

Re: What you watching?

Grayson Perry series about being a man.
by Kwacky
05 May 2016, 08:31
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: 2017 Honda Fireblade?
Replies: 8
Views: 563

2017 Honda Fireblade?

... or Milan in November. We can also reveal the sports bike will continue to have an inline four-cylinder engine, despite rumours of the new bike being a V4. This puts to bed the rumours of an imminent V4 which have also been circulating for some time. In fact, we understand 2020 will be the earliest ...
by Deegee
04 May 2016, 17:59
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you eating ??
Replies: 7238
Views: 1129336

Re: What are you eating ??

There's a chicken Madras with my name on it currently being assembled in the kitchen. ;)

Meanwhile I'm sipping a large chilled G&T (large Gordon's & Schweppes) in the lounge relaxing. 8)
by kiwikrasher
03 May 2016, 23:11
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18655
Views: 2721558

Re: What are you doing today ??

... fully expecting (read mentally preparing) for a bit longer...... Do you get any financial benefit from being stuck there Kk.? (Apart from not being on shore & spending) Yep, I do get paid overcycle, which I will admit is a generous rate (because it's the only way they ...
by StMarks
03 May 2016, 23:01
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18655
Views: 2721558

Re: What are you doing today ??

kiwikrasher wrote:... fully expecting (read mentally preparing) for a bit longer......
Do you get any financial benefit from being stuck there Kk.? (Apart from not being on shore & spending)
by Cav
03 May 2016, 10:13
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: It's time for a bike change - Cornish is on the hunt again..
Replies: 328
Views: 19045

Re: It's time for a bike change - Cornish is on the hunt aga

A company called Igus make adhesive sheet with a sole purpose of being a wearing surface. You could buy that and cut it to size for your swingarm? They do gloss black

I personally like the carbon swingarm protectors that came with the bike
by Kwacky
03 May 2016, 09:27
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18655
Views: 2721558

Re: What are you doing today ??

I'm at work, looking out of the window, dreaming about being out on the bike.
by Cav
02 May 2016, 14:45
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The events of Silverstone GP
Replies: 19
Views: 1528

Re: The events of Silverstone GP

It's me being me.. self analytically critical. I could have done better but that would have come with spending more than 4 sessions on circuit. Don't take it the wrong way, I am very happy with how I did. My main pointers are ...
by StMarks
02 May 2016, 11:13
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 510707

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... where available. Admittedly 90% of them is unnecessary. But IMHO the 10% is effectively gaining the benefit of learning from others mistakes, or being advised by people who have the very best knowledge & expertise in that particular product. Believing that you don't need to bother always ...
by Blade
01 May 2016, 16:38
Forum: Pit Monkeys
Topic: Suggestions? Help?
Replies: 51
Views: 12666

Re: Suggestions? Help?

... there would be no pressure increase generate by the master cylinder. Not saying it doesn't just I don't understand how (headbang) I'm probably being tick sorry (facepalm)
by Blade
30 Apr 2016, 09:45
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Marmite Machine
Replies: 23
Views: 1304

Re: Marmite Machine

... I won't pay a premium for how a bike makes its power. I will pay for performance and features but not just for the uniqueness of a supercharging being used to create equal performance. If I can buy similar performance for massively less coin thats where my money will go.
by kiwikrasher
30 Apr 2016, 08:47
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Helicopter Crash
Replies: 11
Views: 441

Re: Helicopter Crash

... go out to 13 lost souls and their families. Rest in Peace and may this never happen again. Absolutely mate, I heard a number of guys whinge about being stuck out here, the last time I couldn't help myself and said "would you rather met the fate of those poor 13 guys?". It's very easy ...
by StMarks
29 Apr 2016, 18:13
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Marmite Machine
Replies: 23
Views: 1304

Re: Marmite Machine

Kwacky wrote:it's the attention to detail I love..
Very nice detail touches, I have to agree.
However....
I think IMHO this is a case of the entire, being somehow far less than the sum total of it's parts. ;)
by D41
29 Apr 2016, 16:41
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: British Home Stores
Replies: 36
Views: 1261

Re: British Home Stores

... financial gain as their primary motive. I'd hesitate to call it a vocational job but I think that's essentially what it is....it's what we'd call 'being of service'. I wouldn't ever put a job in law enforcement in the same classification as the medical profession. That's not intended to offend ...
by Cav
29 Apr 2016, 08:53
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The events of Silverstone GP
Replies: 19
Views: 1528

The events of Silverstone GP

... the pits and inspection of the cable tie shows that I'm bottoming out on the front end travel so I up the compression and head back out on track - being able to brake and push harder still I find the exact same thing happening on the fork travel but at least I am no longer getting judder. Thankfully ...
by kiwikrasher
29 Apr 2016, 07:33
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: The new improved fitness thread
Replies: 2998
Views: 417897

Re: The new improved fitness thread

... sorted out. yeah the rule of thumb here is 500 too, but km's. It's one of those guidelines that has no real basis IMO. I go on wear and feel, but being tight usually wear them for too long. I got gait analysis too when I bought the Boost, it was then I was told I needed a cushioning shoe due to ...
by kiwikrasher
29 Apr 2016, 07:03
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: The new improved fitness thread
Replies: 2998
Views: 417897

Re: The new improved fitness thread

... sole is 50% smooth! A work mate that runs marathons has recommended Hoka One One's to me. Reviews look good, and I need a cushioning shoe, due to being a terrible heel striker, old knees and general bad form. Anyone had experience with these or heard good/bad feedback on them?
by D41
28 Apr 2016, 17:26
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Father to a teenager
Replies: 11
Views: 398

Re: Father to a teenager

... going to make mistakes (and so will you), & that's the part of life they'll have to learn from...or not. You just have to find that balance of being there and not being there for them...you steer them in the right direction and hope they follow the right course...they'll waver, but don't stress ...
by Rossgo
28 Apr 2016, 13:13
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Father to a teenager
Replies: 11
Views: 398

Re: Father to a teenager

Happy Birthday to her mate. Hope she's being spoilt rotten by you!!

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by kiwikrasher
27 Apr 2016, 23:51
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: My Lad Wants a Dirt Bike
Replies: 7
Views: 479

Re: My Lad Wants a Dirt Bike

... a 125 will be too powerful for him? That was my point. A Honda XR 125 is a four stroke. reliable, stable and a great platform to learn on without being too powerful. Honda XR125L equipped with engine capacity of 124.7 cc 4 - Stroke, Over Head Cam (OHC), Air-Cooled with carburetor fuel intake system. ...