McRusty Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 10 hours ago, Sham said: I've been grinning like a loon since Saturday. I've had my full bike license for 31 years, but hadn't ridden in 30, until Saturday. I crashed my bike back then due to riding like a newly qualified teenager, and lost my nerve a bit. That and not being able to afford a bike and a car at the time meant that I went with 4 wheels, and never really thought about bikes again. Until my son took his CBT and got a scooter. I borrowed a friend's 125 commuter over the weekend to see how I felt, and had a bloody fantastic time. I have use of his bike until March, but I can feel a shopping spree coming on. Good for you, enjoy it. If I could be "yer Mam" for a second though, be careful out there - the roads of today are different from 30 years ago. Sermon over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 wuvvum, rainagain, AnnoyingPentium and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 The car was stuck this morning but got it loose thanks to the orange things in the picture have no idea what they are called but they are fantastic. Datsuncog, myglaren, privatewire and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 They look very useful and easy to pack in the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 https://www.biltema.no/en-no/car---mc/car-accessories/winter-products/snow-chains/anti-slip-treads-2-pcs-2000037504 myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 17 minutes ago, loserone said: https://www.biltema.no/en-no/car---mc/car-accessories/winter-products/snow-chains/anti-slip-treads-2-pcs-2000037504 Yes, it is these. I have 4 so have 2 for each wheel. They can be connected together as in my picture. And they are very useful and easy to pack in the car so they are in the car all winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 It fought back Remspoor and privatewire 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 23 hours ago, Sham said: I've been grinning like a loon since Saturday. I've had my full bike license for 31 years, but hadn't ridden in 30, until Saturday. I crashed my bike back then due to riding like a newly qualified teenager, and lost my nerve a bit. That and not being able to afford a bike and a car at the time meant that I went with 4 wheels, and never really thought about bikes again. Until my son took his CBT and got a scooter. I borrowed a friend's 125 commuter over the weekend to see how I felt, and had a bloody fantastic time. I have use of his bike until March, but I can feel a shopping spree coming on. If you enjoy it in this weather, you will love the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Yes, it is these. I have 4 so have 2 for each wheel. They can be connected together as in my picture. And they are very useful and easy to pack in the car so they are in the car all winter. Keep some string with them so you can tie them to the back of the car, that way you can keep going until you are on grippier ground or until you get stuck again. myglaren and Dyslexic Viking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, DSdriver said: Keep some string with them so you can tie them to the back of the car, that way you can keep going until you are on grippier ground or until you get stuck again. The string is also a good idea so you don’t just forget about them until you’re 10 miles down the road. myglaren and DSdriver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 oh cup of tea (many times) oh is that the loo (again) oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but I love my smart (it's not got that badge on now, first thing that came off) It's a 450 700 turbo I like it but it could do with more go So I've bought a 451, 1.0 turbo, 84bhp but can be mapped to 118bhp which might be a laugh LightBulbFun, HarmonicCheeseburger, rainagain and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 24/01/2023 at 10:54, Dyslexic Viking said: The car was stuck this morning but got it loose thanks to the orange things in the picture have no idea what they are called but they are fantastic. Several variations on Amazon Some of them quite expensive compared to the Norwegian ones. Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 54 minutes ago, Wack said: I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but I love my smart (it's not got that badge on now, first thing that came off) It's a 450 700 turbo I like it but it could do with more go So I've bought a 451, 1.0 turbo, 84bhp but can be mapped to 118bhp which might be a laugh Are these still speed limited? I had 1 as a courtesy car when I crashed my Passat Gt and needed to take the Mrs to collect her Disco 3. It kept bumping off a limiter at 99 mph running down the M54... AnnoyingPentium and 108 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, andy18s said: Are these still speed limited? I had 1 as a courtesy car when I crashed my Passat Gt and needed to take the Mrs to collect her Disco 3. It kept bumping off a limiter at 99 mph running down the M54... Dunno, mine is flat out at 85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 man from ministry yeah ct ok for shit peugeot needs brakes and tyres tho lol because racecar contis can FRO tho- nankangs ftw (when we get round to it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 My Citybug is on Falkens which have been bloody good and are cheaper than Continentals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Bright yellow early Porsche 924, slightly lowered, spotless, tanking around Copenhagen ringroad today. Sorry no pic, damn cool thing in a sea of grey EVs. rainagain and cobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I keep getting ads for the Ora Funky Cat. I'm not hiding them, because it's funny. and better than most ads in feeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Won £9 on a scratch card. Remspoor, AnnoyingPentium, Banger Kenny and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I have seen this in real life !! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11674577/24-Hours-E-viewers-stunned-sugar-stoma-trick.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just saw a Suzuki Ignis plated as a cab. Think I'd be a bit annoyed if that turned up to take the family to Heathrow... privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 54 minutes ago, iainrcz said: Won £9 on a scratch card. How many more did you buy with the £9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 40 minutes ago, Wack said: How many more did you buy with the £9 I bought dirty beer. Wack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Wack said: I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but I love my smart (it's not got that badge on now, first thing that came off) It's a 450 700 turbo I like it but it could do with more go So I've bought a 451, 1.0 turbo, 84bhp but can be mapped to 118bhp which might be a laugh does mid life crisis work in reverse up your way Wack and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobloseven Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Son who lives in South Wales spotted this in his local doctors. As a parent, he thinks the idea of Mum taking the kids out while Dad watches the telly while having a drink, is quite appealing. MiniMinorMk3, rainagain, Rust Collector and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I wonder if I drink more the Mrs would fuck off with the dog.. mitsisigma01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, iainrcz said: I wonder if I drink more the Mrs would fuck off with the dog.. They talk about it but I've never known one that's managed to do it on her own two feet so unless the dog earns 30k a year it's unlikely camryv6, cobblers, Matty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 As if this would ever happen! Plenty of old chod as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, mitsisigma01 said: As if this would ever happen! Plenty of old chod as well An early outing for Alan Partridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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