And today's commuting highlight is...
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Bikesalot said:
Sea Demon said:
What is with GS riders? Trying to filter on a big bike with bikes sat behind them, they have chances to pull in & let people go past but no, they just carry on knowing full well people behind are getting p*ssed off.
New bike day for me on Sat, picking up a new Africa Twin Adventure Sports - cant wait.
Anyone want to buy a 99 Fireblade?
You'll love it. New bike day for me on Sat, picking up a new Africa Twin Adventure Sports - cant wait.
Anyone want to buy a 99 Fireblade?
I was a GS rider, found some sports bikes couldn't keep up
Generally I was catching them up and then the battle ensued with them not giving an inch to let me or anyone else making better progress past.I do however remember one regular GS rider I was impressed with I used to see regularly.. I'd happily follow him before he also got stuck. Maybe that was you?
sjtscott said:
LOL I've pretty much never found a GS rider who could keep up with me riding in the most congested heavy traffic parts of London, particularly the shiny ewan wannabe types that come out in the summer - the bike just isn't suitable for that even without panniers Generally I was catching them up and then the battle ensued with them not giving an inch to let me or anyone else making better progress past.
I do however remember one regular GS rider I was impressed with I used to see regularly.. I'd happily follow him before he also got stuck. Maybe that was you?
Wouldn't have been me, I tend to stay out of London! Generally I was catching them up and then the battle ensued with them not giving an inch to let me or anyone else making better progress past.I do however remember one regular GS rider I was impressed with I used to see regularly.. I'd happily follow him before he also got stuck. Maybe that was you?
Muchas gracias to the chap on the Z1000 with the very nice custom pipes who waved at me in the Blackwall to tell me that I'd left the keys in my topbox lock 
And also to whoever it was who bibbed at the lights waiting to get into the tunnel, I didn't realise the bib was for me but I guess they were trying to tell me the same. If you're on here - thank you both.
It's not the first time I've done that. I'll be putting the keys on one of those extendey things in future so I can't do that again.
And also to whoever it was who bibbed at the lights waiting to get into the tunnel, I didn't realise the bib was for me but I guess they were trying to tell me the same. If you're on here - thank you both.It's not the first time I've done that. I'll be putting the keys on one of those extendey things in future so I can't do that again.
An absolutely unbelievable thing happened this morning on the way in on the motorway. Spotted a tradie with some sheets of ply on the roof that the wind had gotten under and were flapping about. Gave him a wave, pointed at the roof and flapped my arm about. f
k me not only did the guy work out what I was on about but he quickly ducked over at the next exit and stopped to sort it out. Amazing. Most tradies around here drive like fkwits and never secure their loads properly.
k me not only did the guy work out what I was on about but he quickly ducked over at the next exit and stopped to sort it out. Amazing. Most tradies around here drive like fkwits and never secure their loads properly.Yesterday and today I've used the car to go to work in Leeds - first time since that heatwave started months ago. I'm going back on the bike, it's so frustrating.
However this morning on the M621 I saw a rather mint Honda 400/4 ridden by a bloke in an open face helmet and shades - he gave me a smile when I waved at him from the car.
However this morning on the M621 I saw a rather mint Honda 400/4 ridden by a bloke in an open face helmet and shades - he gave me a smile when I waved at him from the car.
Nasty crash on the A20 London-bound just before the Critalls corner junction. Several plod in attendance, there was a car with the back window all smashed in and the remains of what may have been a scooter a couple of hours ago lying by the side of the road. There was a significant amount of claret all over the road, which isn't nice to ride past. Hope all are OK.
Faith has been restored back in London cyclists… a London black cab with his next fare which was more important than cutting across to the left lane without looking last night.... It was a pretty slow and soft impact and by the time he made contact with me, no damage done but a cyclist (witness) behind me was going mental at the cabbie.
The cabbie was clearly in the wrong and there were numerous witnesses to testify but it was his attitude that wound the cyclist (and me) up, as said cabbie kept saying sorry then sniggering with a sarcy smile. I think that’s what was taking the jam out of the cyclist (and my) donut.
In a nut shell no harm done but respect and thanks to the cyclist who fought for the 2 wheeled London commuter corner.. I guess he may have thought if it wasn’t me it would be him next and wearing the minimal protective clothing they wear he may come off a lot worse.
The cabbie was clearly in the wrong and there were numerous witnesses to testify but it was his attitude that wound the cyclist (and me) up, as said cabbie kept saying sorry then sniggering with a sarcy smile. I think that’s what was taking the jam out of the cyclist (and my) donut.
In a nut shell no harm done but respect and thanks to the cyclist who fought for the 2 wheeled London commuter corner.. I guess he may have thought if it wasn’t me it would be him next and wearing the minimal protective clothing they wear he may come off a lot worse.
Finally found out what the metallic rattle was coming from the front end of my SRAD. Took a spanner to every bolt I could, from the seat forwards......
...... the metal clip holding the brake fluid reservoir lid on had come loose!
Ah well, guess I was never in danger of my front end falling off.
...... the metal clip holding the brake fluid reservoir lid on had come loose!
Ah well, guess I was never in danger of my front end falling off.
This delayed me 10 minutes as it was carnage through there this morning ....
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1016921/London-n...
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1016921/London-n...
CAPP0 said:
Nasty crash on the A20 London-bound just before the Critalls corner junction. Several plod in attendance, there was a car with the back window all smashed in and the remains of what may have been a scooter a couple of hours ago lying by the side of the road. There was a significant amount of claret all over the road, which isn't nice to ride past. Hope all are OK.
I rode past that. Black Corsa with Honda Vision optional extra. The lad was sitting up albeit with both legs strapped up. Woman in the car had a small baby. Ffs it looked like a right mess.
Thats such a risky place to filter when it backs up. Its wide so you can blast down there at a fair old speed but it only takes a numpty not to check their mirrors...
So after taking the parking ticket I picked up of Old Jewry to the adjudicator owing to non-compliant signage I’ve lost the appeal - apparently the council don’t have to ensure that signage meets relevant legislation and/or bay suspensions are obviously displayed.
Makes a mockery really, we’ve got to abide by every rule and legislation and they don’t....
Makes a mockery really, we’ve got to abide by every rule and legislation and they don’t....
HairyMaclary said:
CAPP0 said:
Nasty crash on the A20 London-bound just before the Critalls corner junction. Several plod in attendance, there was a car with the back window all smashed in and the remains of what may have been a scooter a couple of hours ago lying by the side of the road. There was a significant amount of claret all over the road, which isn't nice to ride past. Hope all are OK.
I rode past that. Black Corsa with Honda Vision optional extra. The lad was sitting up albeit with both legs strapped up. Woman in the car had a small baby. Ffs it looked like a right mess.
Thats such a risky place to filter when it backs up. Its wide so you can blast down there at a fair old speed but it only takes a numpty not to check their mirrors...
2ndclasscitizen said:
An absolutely unbelievable thing happened this morning on the way in on the motorway. Spotted a tradie with some sheets of ply on the roof that the wind had gotten under and were flapping about. Gave him a wave, pointed at the roof and flapped my arm about. fk me not only did the guy work out what I was on about but he quickly ducked over at the next exit and stopped to sort it out. Amazing. Most tradies around here drive like fkwits and never secure their loads properly.
Exactly the same thing for me this morning. On the A120 and a van ahead with what looked like several sheets of ply on it's roof with the top sheet happily standing up at about 30 degrees, at the limit of the rope that was supposed to be holding it down. I got the drivers attention (away from the Mars bar or whatever chocolate he was eating), flapped my arm around in what looked a bit like a slow version of Hitlers salute then pointed to his roof. He nodded, then pulled off into the next lay-by. k me not only did the guy work out what I was on about but he quickly ducked over at the next exit and stopped to sort it out. Amazing. Most tradies around here drive like fkwits and never secure their loads properly.
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