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zubair wrote: »

If you don't have one already get a trickle charger while you're at it. If you're not using the bike at the moment price a battery online, you'll get it cheaper.

Hhhmmm just seen this as I was about to go to Halfords, somewhere like fc-moto is it?

D3V!L

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

He might sell you a shopping center if I ask him nicely lol

Slightly out of budget I think. :pac:

blade1

D3V!L wrote: »

I spent a day on an S1000RR recently and ended up in pain for 3 days. Couldn't wait to give it back. My missus laughed at me all week

I wouldn't blame her! :P

Hotblack Desiato

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

He sell's multi million Euro real estate, they'd be water off a ducks back to the lad lol.

Swap your gaff for a 1983 2CV (non runner) and a Ford Escort up on blocks?

Jimmy Bottlehead

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Full licence obtained
Lovely early Xmas present.

This is one of those Good News, Bad News posts...

Came home after a night shift to find my bike gone. Reported it to the cops, it had been recovered after being used for a burglary.

Won't get to check it before the 27th, but apparently its intact save for the ignition.

Never had anything like this happen, so still a bit unsure how to feel. And 27 hours awake isn't helping.

CJhaughey

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

This is one of those Good News, Bad News posts...

Came home after a night shift to find my bike gone. Reported it to the cops, it had been recovered after being used for a burglary.

Won't get to check it before the 27th, but apparently its intact save for the ignition.

Never had anything like this happen, so still a bit unsure how to feel. And 27 hours awake isn't helping.

What kind of Burglar uses a motorcycle?
Anyway, sorry to hear that.
Hope it works out for you.

ZX7R

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

This is one of those Good News, Bad News posts...

Came home after a night shift to find my bike gone. Reported it to the cops, it had been recovered after being used for a burglary.

Won't get to check it before the 27th, but apparently its intact save for the ignition.

Never had anything like this happen, so still a bit unsure how to feel. And 27 hours awake isn't helping.

At least you will get it back
I'd call that a Christmas miracle in its self.

deise08

This came up on my Facebook feed, hopefully the owner can be found here. Missing bike, reg 00 wd 4244.. looks like it's after being dumped in a river/ lake.

Max Headroom

deise08 wrote: »

.. looks like it's after being dumped in a river/ lake.

..probably the owner.............:P

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deise08 wrote: »

This came up on my Facebook feed, hopefully the owner can be found here. Missing bike, reg 00 wd 4244.. looks like it's after being dumped in a river/ lake.

Seen it on the stolen motorcycles Ireland Facebook page a few days ago, a BMW 600 or something. I’ve only started following it recently, but Jesus Christ dumping someone’s pride and joy in the river is upsetting enough on top of it being stolen in that the bike is no more good. Another bloke had his scooter robbed and a photo appeared of that in water as well.

Emmersonn

Max Headroom wrote: »

..probably the owner.............:P

Very doubtful. It's not a Boxer engined BMW :P

Max Headroom

Emmersonn wrote: »

Very doubtful. It's not a Boxer engined BMW :P

probably a dodgy(suicidal) sat nav then......:D

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Any idea would this be suitable for a DL650 guys?

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_US/?ObjectID=1368616344&ViewAction=ViewProduct

Hotblack Desiato

Any bike is the same as any other. 12V. 6V bikes (like my first one!) are long gone. Most car chargers are OK provided the minimum amp-hour stated isn't too high, almost all bikes are at least 12 amp-hour so a charge rate in the region of 1 - 1.5 A is fine.

In short: the answer is yes, but since my own charger went I'm holding out for a Lidl or Aldi €20 charger which should be along within a few weeks

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Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Any bike is the same as any other. 12V. 6V bikes (like my first one!) are long gone. Most car chargers are OK provided the minimum amp-hour stated isn't too high, almost all bikes are at least 12 amp-hour so a charge rate in the region of 1 - 1.5 A is fine.

In short: the answer is yes, but since my own charger went I'm holding out for a Lidl or Aldi €20 charger which should be along within a few weeks

Thank you. Wasn't too sure and said i'd ask just in case. Had a heart stopping moment earlier, went to start the bike and barely any life in it, took 3 to 4 attempts for it to fire back into life.

I take it the Lidl/Aldi chargers are just as good? Many people don't like their products, such as tools etc.

blade1

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

Thank you. Wasn't too sure and said i'd ask just in case. Had a heart stopping moment earlier, went to start the bike and barely any life in it, took 3 to 4 attempts for it to fire back into life.

I take it the Lidl/Aldi chargers are just as good? Many people don't like their products, such as tools etc.

Just a couple of things to note.
Neither of these will charge a flat battery.
So better for maintaining a healthy battery.
The Lidl one just comes with crocodile clips whereas the Oxford one will come with a few different connecting options.
So handier as it's just plug and play.

Jimmy Bottlehead

ZX7R wrote: »

At least you will get it back
I'd call that a Christmas miracle in its self.

Big time.
Looks like there's not much damage... Mirrors and headlight need replacing, wiring for ignition needs looking at, dent in the tank... But hopefully that's it.

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blade1 wrote: »

Just a couple of things to note.
Neither of these will charge a flat battery.
So better for maintaining a healthy battery.
The Lidl one just comes with crocodile clips whereas the Oxford one will come with a few different connecting options.
So handier as it's just plug and play.

About €60 for a new battery, will get it done next week if the existing one holds out until then.

Should i get the oximiser anyway?

blade1

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

About €60 for a new battery, will get it done next week if the existing one holds out until then.

Should i get the oximiser anyway?

It's up to you really.
I have both but use the Oximiser mostly.
I have bought extra cables for other bikes and even bought just the connecters on eBay and made my own charging cables.

Both chargers are similar in what they do.
Can't comment on the longevity of the Lidl one though but I have the Oxford a good few years now and no issues.

I don't have them on on the bikes constantly,about once a week I put a bike on them and works fine.
I have 2 bikes that I only take out in summertime and no problems with flat batteries.

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blade1 wrote: »

It's up to you really.
I have both but use the Oximiser mostly.
I have bought extra cables for other bikes and even bought just the connecters on eBay and made my own charging cables.

Both chargers are similar in what they do.
Can't comment on the longevity of the Lidl one though but I have the Oxford a good few years now and no issues.

I don't have them on on the bikes constantly,about once a week I put a bike on them and works fine.
I have 2 bikes that I only take out in summertime and no problems with flat batteries.

Probably get the oximiser for the scooter which is rarely used, as for the DL i'll just go with a battery change based on the below photo, it might well be an original battery.

Oxford seems like a trusted brand across the board, Lidl products aren't the same.

Was it straight forward to make your own with the eBay stuff?

Esel

Lidl/Aldi electrical products are TUV certified and guaranteed for 3 years.

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Esel wrote: »

Lidl/Aldi electrical products are TUV certified and guaranteed for 3 years.

Didn’t know that

frozenfrozen

Hi I was in an accident yesterday I'm ok but just thought I'd put it here

Goose81

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Hi I was in an accident yesterday I'm ok but just thought I'd put it here

****, hope your ok. What happened?

frozenfrozen

I'm very tired and on drugs in hospital but there was a car and bike coming in the other direction and the car stopped and the bike didn't stop soon enough a d so he hit the back of the car on the right and deflected into my path and I hit him, and he unfortunately died on the scene

I'm ok my spleen is damaged and I have broken bones

scudster

frozenfrozen wrote: »

I'm very tired and on drugs in hospital but there was a car and bike coming in the other direction and the car stopped and the bike didn't stop soon enough a d so he hit the back of the car on the right and deflected into my path and I hit him, and he unfortunately died on the scene

I'm ok my spleen is damaged and I have broken bones

Heard about your accident on the news. Sorry to hear it mate. Hope you recover soon.
Terrible sad that someone lost their life in it.

Blondie919

Sorry to hear that dude, really hope you get better soon.

Max Headroom

Get well soon brother...

Condolences to the lads family..

frozenfrozen

Thanks all

Max Headroom

Out of respect fo the people involved I don't think it's appropriate to discuss the accident lads....