General chat thread... Links, pictures, banter etc

The QuietMan

zubair wrote: »

Jaysus I'd love to enough spare time to cover 4 bikes in a shed.

I need new covers :pac:

PS,

The joys of having 8 kids, they are trained in covering the bikes

Henry Ford III

Anyone got a spare tax disc holder lying around?

I can buy a new one for E2 but they want another E6 to post it.

listermint

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Anyone got a spare tax disc holder lying around?

I can buy a new one for E2 but they want another E6 to post it.

Make one out of a Wallet

Skill Magill

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Anyone got a spare tax disc holder lying around?

I can buy a new one for E2 but they want another E6 to post it.

And you on a moderators wage? Wouldnt have thought you'd have a problem splashing out €4, go easy on the quails eggs and cavier at tomorrows luncheon and you'll easily afford it.

GBX

Keep the tax disc in your wallet. If you have tax and stopped by the Garda it won't be over the tax, it'll be something else. Most of them don't mind if it's not displayed once the tax is paid and you have the disc on you.

hairyslug

Have had to many tax discs ruined by the rain that I keep it in my wallet.

On a separate note, I went down a rabbit hole last night that started on donedeal and ended at 4 in the morning watching russian YouTube videos. Are you able to register sidecar outfits that are on the right if they were manufactured before a certain year, or is it strictly LHS only.

Sonics2k

GBX wrote: »

Keep the tax disc in your wallet. If you have tax and stopped by the Garda it won't be over the tax, it'll be something else. Most of them don't mind if it's not displayed once the tax is paid and you have the disc on you.

Yup, I even asked a parking inspector but not displaying my tax disc and he said that by and large they don't care if it's not shown on a bike as they know it can be stolen easily.

zubair

But what do you use to cover your reg then?

GBX

zubair wrote: »

But what do you use to cover your reg then?

If you go quick enough they won't be able to read it !

listermint

zubair wrote: »

But what do you use to cover your reg then?

Ehh. You can read a reg when the front wheels up.

LollipopJimmy

Mine was snapped off my bike, from now on its staying in my pocket

Banana Republic.

Sonics2k wrote: »

Yup, I even asked a parking inspector but not displaying my tax disc and he said that by and large they don't care if it's not shown on a bike as they know it can be stolen easily.

Would this be a common occurrence, stolen tax discs on bikes? From another biker or what’s the point robbing a bike one?

listermint

Banana Republic. wrote: »

Would this be a common occurrence, stolen tax discs on bikes? From another biker or what’s the point robbing a bike one?

Just because they can. And also for visibility from far off. Colour and dates can be enough for a wave on.

Banana Republic.

listermint wrote: »

Just because they can. And also for visibility from far off. Colour and dates can be enough for a wave on.

Yea little dirtbags and I doubt any bike gets pulled over for tax much unless you’re acting the maggot. Has there been any novel ideas that actually work for holding the tax disc? My friend has recently bought a one like a tube (message in a bottle type one). Thinking now someone would be like hey that’s cool I’ll have that, 2 screws and away ya go. Surely there is a flat disc that would take day an Allen key to open 4/5 screws. Doubt too man dirtbags have a set of Allen keys going round.

zubair

Had one stolen before but most of the time you're alright. But wouldn't be surprised if I had one nicked again in the future.

Henry Ford III

Ok ok I'll buy one

goblin59

I've a photocopy of my tax disk under the seat with my insurance documents.
Little ****s rob them because they can.

Can't leave anything out that can be nicked.

Sonics2k

It's a weird one, but it's a kind of bonus on ANPR system's coming in to Ireland. No more stupid random check points of tax and insurance, because they'll already know.

goblin59

Sonics2k wrote: »

It's a weird one, but it's a kind of bonus on ANPR system's coming in to Ireland. No more stupid random check points of tax and insurance, because they'll already know.

Are they doing away with displaying tax disc and NCT too?
I know in the UK they don't have to display them anymore, its all stored online and the checks are automated via camera now

Sonics2k

goblin59 wrote: »

Are they doing away with displaying tax disc and NCT too?
I know in the UK they don't have to display them anymore, its all stored online and the checks are automated via camera now

That's what ANPR is. It started testing in Dublin and expanded out a bit last year, but knowing the Gardai they probably made a right cock up of it.

LollipopJimmy

Sonics2k wrote: »

That's what ANPR is. It started testing in Dublin and expanded out a bit last year, but knowing the Gardai they probably made a right cock up of it.

No end in sight here for discs unfortunately

zubair

I doubt they're just opportunistic thefts. I'd say they're stuck straight into a car window.

Ratchet

Banana Republic. wrote: »

Would this be a common occurrence, stolen tax discs on bikes? From another biker or what’s the point robbing a bike one?

got my fresh tax disc taken in town, holder was lying next to the bike. could go onto car or another bike as hardly anybody checks the reg when on the bike

Henry Ford III

Your nearly be tempted to display a high quality copy

listermint

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Your nearly be tempted to display a high quality copy

Or just display nothing at all. Keep it in your wallet.

CJhaughey

Oxford have a metal tax disc holder, has 6 hex head screws holding the cover down. I don't think it would be easy or fast to remove.

blade1

listermint wrote: »

Or just display nothing at all. Keep it in your wallet.

Cop tried to do me for not displaying tax one time.
He started acting the right prick because a few bikes flew past him speeding.
I came along under speed limit and he pulled me.
Wanted to know who the fellas that sped past him were.
I told him them speeding has nothing to do with me.

He wrote me a ticket and while doing so he snapped at me "what date is it?"
It was the 03/06 but I told him it was the 03/07.

He drove off and I rang the station telling them I got a ticket for no tax displayed next month,how is that even possible?

They told me bring it to the superintendent in another town the next day.
I did and he told me forget about it.:pac:

Banana Republic.

blade1 wrote: »

Cop tried to do me for not displaying tax one time.
He started acting the right prick because a few bikes flew past him speeding.
I came along under speed limit and he pulled me.
Wanted to know who the fellas that sped past him were.
I told him them speeding has nothing to do with me.

He wrote me a ticket and while doing so he snapped at me "what date is it?"
It was the 03/06 but I told him it was the 03/07.

He drove off and I rang the station telling them I got a ticket for no tax displayed next month,how is that even possible?

They told me bring it to the superintendent in another town the next day.
I did and he told me forget about it.:pac:

Happy ending haha

blade1

Banana Republic. wrote: »

Happy ending haha

I would have love to have seen his face when he realised that he'd been duped! :pac:

zubair

blade1 wrote: »

Cop tried to do me for not displaying tax one time.
He started acting the right prick because a few bikes flew past him speeding.
I came along under speed limit and he pulled me.
Wanted to know who the fellas that sped past him were.
I told him them speeding has nothing to do with me.

He wrote me a ticket and while doing so he snapped at me "what date is it?"
It was the 03/06 but I told him it was the 03/07.

He drove off and I rang the station telling them I got a ticket for no tax displayed next month,how is that even possible?

They told me bring it to the superintendent in another town the next day.
I did and he told me forget about it.:pac: