The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.

[jack]

Ant! Don't look!
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And a little video showing the same...
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Find the culprit(s) and turn them into paperweights!

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(from my desert Jeep rear differential. Made an interesting noise, they did... obviously nibbled by cyborg rodents...)

[IslandPink]

Tooth decay ! - call for a dentist !

[Mike H]

Good grief!


I may be premature on the mpg – today's measurement (at a petrol station) works out at 54 mpg – think it depends how much you can actually get into the tank – the bike does lean over quite a lot on the sidestand which makes filling awkward, and the top right side of the tank is higher than the filler 'ole!

However 50 something is not to be sneezed at.

I dare say depends a lot on what sort of roads and speeds, the above was after the Geese and Fountain trip, and today, a ride out to Rachel's Cafe, all on A and B roads mostly.

[Mike H]

I thought initially that was a long way to go for a lunch, but checking on Google maps it was a lot less than I thought.

It's an excuse for a ride out.

[Mike H]

Ant! Don't look!
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And a little video showing the same...
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Sorry must have missed that earlier. Not good!

[Mike H]

Mike, I saw that video some days ago, I'm one of your followers - don't you know.

Which one are you then?

[pre65]

Mike, I saw that video some days ago, I'm one of your followers - don't you know.

Which one are you then?

I'm me. Does in not come up with my real name ?

[Baggy Trousers]

VEHICLE TAMPERING

I can't find a "New Topic" box to tick, so will have to post this here.


Shapps's dysfunctional department is proposing to outlaw any modifications made to any motor vehicle's manufactured specification.

Stated at its simplest, this means that you will not lawfully be able to fit alternative mudguards, handlebars (or grips!), timing chain or even a crankshaft which has not been supplied by the original equipment manufacturer. This prohibition is not confined only to national type approved components but to every component of the original specification. Pattern parts supplied by third party producers will not be allowed, causing an owner to be trapped in the OEM's pricing structure without access to alternative, cheaper or better components.

This is yet another example of needless authoritarianism and should be strongly resisted. I know MAG and others will be alive to this nonsense, but I think it important for as many as possible to swell the ranks of motorcyclists who inevitably will be profoundly affected by this draconian proposal. You can respond to this Department of Transport "consultation" via the government website - sorry I don't have a link. Please provide your fourpence worth, not that it is likely to influence the jobsworths in any way but it will make you feel better and could remind the little Hitlers that there is quite a few of us out there and some of us still have the strength and will (just!) to vote.

PS Thanks DtB.

[IslandPink]

It's despicable, and makes me strongly suspect he's getting backhanders from some big corporations.

[jack]

Is it really this Draconian? It seems to be aimed at stopping folk messing with autonomous vehicles (which seems sensible to me). It's worth reading the source material rather than the rather dramatic and generalised summaries in the press.

From https://www.gov.uk/government/consultat ... -standards

[quote]We would like to emphasise that our policy intention is to prevent modifications that have a negative impact on road safety, vehicle security and the environment.

We do not intend our proposals to:

• prevent legitimate motorsport activities
• prevent restoration, repairs or legitimate improvements to vehicles, such as classic cars or motorbikes
• negatively impact businesses involved in these activities

[Nick]

I don't know if you have noticed just how trustworthy our government is being at the moment?

We do not intend our proposals to...

But they might anyway, it just wasn't the intent, honest. It seems a bit like a vehicle version of "think of the children"

[jack]

I don't know if you have noticed just how trustworthy our government is being at the moment?

We do not intend our proposals to...

But they might anyway, it just wasn't the intent, honest. It seems a bit like a vehicle version of "think of the children"

I don't trust any government, regardless of party. Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition are, IMHO, a bunch of ineffectual, lying weasels too.

However, we are governed by consent in the UK. Unpopular laws rarely last long.

[Nick]

Remind me about the weed killer you use again?

[jack]

Remind me about the weed killer you use again?

Very rarely (like once every few years), we have used commercial glyphosate on Japanese Knotweed and deadly nightshade. Not for probably 8 or 9 years now.

Your point being?

[Nick]

My point being that it may look like unpopular laws are eventually repealed if in the meantime you can assume they don't apply to you. In this case 1. The majority won't give a toss as long as they can get a new car on a PCP. And 2. Even if the law was repealed by then the small companies making after market parts will have gone so it will make no difference.