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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator


Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:19 am Post subject: |
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Sorry to hear that Jonny, gutted for you. _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
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johnny Moto Crosser


Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 435
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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Its not actually that bad now I've had a decent look. The scuffed pillion peg hanger can be sorted with a bit of touch up paint. The engine case isn't too bad either and can be easily replaced when I come to sell the bike as it's only the clutch cover which shouldn't be too pricey. The slightly more annoying thing is the scuffed plastics but there must be some way of polishing plastic to get it looking decent - any ideas? |
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Jam Forum Fascist


Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 6946 Location: Brighton, Sussex
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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unlucky johnny... but then your bike is designed partly to accept the odd fall here and there eh? at least you didn't have fairings smashing all over the place
as for the plastics.. your best bet is probably to get it resprayed on the affected areas, al has a similar job to do on the rear of his new KTM where he's scratched his gate |
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johnny Moto Crosser


Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 435
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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It turns out that a brand new front mudguard is only £15 anyway. I'll probably leave it for now and get a new one for the summer. You're right about the bike holding up well to a drop, it's just annoying that it was something as dull as while washing it and not something a bit more dramatic. Can't wait to see Al's, would have popped down today, but I feel rough as a badgers @rse so it will have to wait till the new year. |
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pip Pip Pedrosa


Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 1637 Location: South of Heaven
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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chelsea's new signing, rob styles. |
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biggus illitterātus


Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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johnny wrote: | a brand new front mudguard is only £15 anyway |
I can fit some spikes for you on that  _________________
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johnny Moto Crosser


Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 435
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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biggus wrote: | johnny wrote: | a brand new front mudguard is only £15 anyway |
I can fit some spikes for you on that  |
Hmmmm, let me think about that one.......... |
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biggus illitterātus


Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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You're tempted I can tell _________________
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There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
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klk Speedway Rider


Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 501 Location: worthing
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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big al wrote: | sorry to hear that klk  |
aww thanks still not feeling to gud but not letting it bring me dwn  |
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Flintstone Del Boy Deer Hunter


Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 3988 Location: .........in another world !
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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My brother bought his son a second hand scooter as he is 16, it sailed through the MOT. The tester told him the steering head bearings need tightening. I don't mind a tester being lenient, but the bearings were loose as sh*t. Just looking with an inspection lamp I saw the dust cover was missing along with half of the bearings. To top it all there was a grating sound from the back wheel, pads were down to the metal. _________________ It's all down to quality of life ! |
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klk Speedway Rider


Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 501 Location: worthing
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Flintstone wrote: | My brother bought his son a second hand scooter as he is 16, it sailed through the MOT. The tester told him the steering head bearings need tightening. I don't mind a tester being lenient, but the bearings were loose as sh*t. Just looking with an inspection lamp I saw the dust cover was missing along with half of the bearings. To top it all there was a grating sound from the back wheel, pads were down to the metal. |
omg thats really bad wonder how many other people have had stuff wrong with there bikes and not known |
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Incubus +1 up for a spanking


Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 9973 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:11 am Post subject: |
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klk wrote: | Flintstone wrote: | My brother bought his son a second hand scooter as he is 16, it sailed through the MOT. The tester told him the steering head bearings need tightening. I don't mind a tester being lenient, but the bearings were loose as sh*t. Just looking with an inspection lamp I saw the dust cover was missing along with half of the bearings. To top it all there was a grating sound from the back wheel, pads were down to the metal. |
omg thats really bad wonder how many other people have had stuff wrong with there bikes and not known |
not here phew!
if it passes it passes here if it fails, it fails
you do have the right to complain to the VOSA though Flintsone _________________ The Stevie Wonder of rideouts!
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bikerbabe British Superbike Racer


Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Posts: 1273 Location: brighton
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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things that have p***ed me off today are people not indicating or looking where they are going and some people also look at us as if we are in the wrong.  _________________
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johnny Moto Crosser


Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 435
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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johnny wrote: | It turns out that a brand new front mudguard is only £15 anyway. I'll probably leave it for now and get a new one for the summer. You're right about the bike holding up well to a drop, it's just annoying that it was something as dull as while washing it and not something a bit more dramatic. Can't wait to see Al's, would have popped down today, but I feel rough as a badgers @rse so it will have to wait till the new year. |
Quick update: Got busy with the touch up paint on the pillion footrest hanger and rear brake lever so they are sorted. Ordered £25 worth of plastic handguard and front mudguard. So in about a week or so the bike should be as good as new (apart from a little sctatch in the clutch cover). If only it was always this simple.  |
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Meow Pink Diversion


Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 6623 Location: Egham, Surrey
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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PC went tits up, spent all afternoon doing a system recovery and reloading software Broadband disc failed umpteen times, so I gave up and rang bt, they couldn't help, said the disc was corrupt and send me a new one which I should get on Wednesday. Seriously pissed off I rand Wildman, tried the disc again and it worked!!
Was getting serious withdrawal symptoms  _________________
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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator


Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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bikerbabe wrote: | things that have p***ed me off today are people not indicating or looking where they are going and some people also look at us as if we are in the wrong.  |
Sitting in a jam today, pull over to let a Met police bike pass only for the silly cow in front to stay put, when it starts to move he pulls up along side me smiles and says thanks then pulls off, gets to the silly cows back wheel only for her to do a u turn which would have taken a lesser rider off!!
she didnt even know he was there! _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
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johnny Moto Crosser


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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Did he pull her over? |
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big al Truck driving Hero


Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 4022 Location: "mmmm new bike soon"
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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johnny wrote: | johnny wrote: | It turns out that a brand new front mudguard is only £15 anyway. I'll probably leave it for now and get a new one for the summer. You're right about the bike holding up well to a drop, it's just annoying that it was something as dull as while washing it and not something a bit more dramatic. Can't wait to see Al's, would have popped down today, but I feel rough as a badgers @rse so it will have to wait till the new year. |
Quick update: Got busy with the touch up paint on the pillion footrest hanger and rear brake lever so they are sorted. Ordered £25 worth of plastic handguard and front mudguard. So in about a week or so the bike should be as good as new (apart from a little sctatch in the clutch cover). If only it was always this simple.  |
nivce one john. _________________ "WHAT A FUCKING LIBERTY" |
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johnny Moto Crosser


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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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big al wrote: | johnny wrote: | johnny wrote: | It turns out that a brand new front mudguard is only £15 anyway. I'll probably leave it for now and get a new one for the summer. You're right about the bike holding up well to a drop, it's just annoying that it was something as dull as while washing it and not something a bit more dramatic. Can't wait to see Al's, would have popped down today, but I feel rough as a badgers @rse so it will have to wait till the new year. |
Quick update: Got busy with the touch up paint on the pillion footrest hanger and rear brake lever so they are sorted. Ordered £25 worth of plastic handguard and front mudguard. So in about a week or so the bike should be as good as new (apart from a little sctatch in the clutch cover). If only it was always this simple.  |
nivce one john. |
Welcome to the wonderful world of supermoto mate - just don't tell everyone or they'll all won't one  |
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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator


Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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johnny wrote: | Did he pull her over? |
I was shocked that he didnt, just turned around and shugged at me must be christmas sprit  _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
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big al Truck driving Hero


Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 4022 Location: "mmmm new bike soon"
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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johnny wrote: | big al wrote: | johnny wrote: | johnny wrote: | It turns out that a brand new front mudguard is only £15 anyway. I'll probably leave it for now and get a new one for the summer. You're right about the bike holding up well to a drop, it's just annoying that it was something as dull as while washing it and not something a bit more dramatic. Can't wait to see Al's, would have popped down today, but I feel rough as a badgers @rse so it will have to wait till the new year. |
Quick update: Got busy with the touch up paint on the pillion footrest hanger and rear brake lever so they are sorted. Ordered £25 worth of plastic handguard and front mudguard. So in about a week or so the bike should be as good as new (apart from a little sctatch in the clutch cover). If only it was always this simple.  |
nivce one john. |
Welcome to the wonderful world of supermoto mate - just don't tell everyone or they'll all won't one  |
i know mate, ive all ready scratched the rear panel, but at £25 for a new one who care's _________________ "WHAT A FUCKING LIBERTY" |
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johnny Moto Crosser


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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Unbelievable - and thats why people will still do the same stupid stuff in cars and we will continue to end up with our @rses on the tarmac. Sorry, but thats really p!ssed me off. |
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Incubus +1 up for a spanking


Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 9973 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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phone rings, thinking it's either someone with spare key or locksmith I answer to find it's some CNUT ;)ringing to take the piss  _________________ The Stevie Wonder of rideouts!
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big al Truck driving Hero


Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 4022 Location: "mmmm new bike soon"
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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johnny wrote: | Unbelievable - and thats why people will still do the same stupid stuff in cars and we will continue to end up with our @rses on the tarmac. Sorry, but thats really p!ssed me off. |
this was'nt done by a car driver, it was me getting it outfrom the back garden.  _________________ "WHAT A FUCKING LIBERTY" |
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johnny Moto Crosser


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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Tinks wrote: | johnny wrote: | Did he pull her over? |
I was shocked that he didnt, just turned around and shugged at me must be christmas sprit  |
Sorry, I was talking about this. |
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