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

zubair · 23-02-2021 10:48am

Cienciano wrote: »

Thing is, a lot of things could be exempt. I'm assuming they don't because if golfers are allowed to go outside 5km, then swimmers, then it'll be hillwalkers, then cyclists, then other sports with 2 like tennis. But of all things, fúcking golf? The elitists' old boys club sport? Not a good one for optics!
Just imagine, I can't visit my sick 70 year old mam and chat to her in the garden because she's outside the 5km limit, police will stop me, but Ultan and Lorcan are fine waved through the same check point to go off and play a round of golf. Absolutely craxy

It's daft they'd stick their neck out and say something like that, as you say, what about x sport/ past time. We're all making sacrifices here.

Obviously I don't know much about your situation but if your mam lives at home she can be in your bubble. https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/3516d-support-bubbles/

zubair · 23-02-2021 10:53am

GBX wrote: »

Its survival of the fittest - gotta stay alert. As you said, others on the road dont look to see motorbikes.
As for etiquette - if somebody wants to get by they will generally position themselves to show. Some will happily sit back. I've no problem letting somebody by me. Whats the hurry

Yes, this. Just do your thing, especially when starting out, don't get sucked into watching them in the mirror and end up messing up your road position for someone else, head up, eyes up. They'll get around you.

Cienciano · 23-02-2021 10:56am

zubair wrote: »

It's daft they'd stick their neck out and say something like that, as you say, what about x sport/ past time. We're all making sacrifices here.

Obviously I don't know much about your situation but if your mam lives at home she can be in your bubble. https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/3516d-support-bubbles/

Cheers, but the brother lives closer, he is part of her bubble already. It's a ****ty situation, she's pretty much missed a year of her grandkids lives, but these clowns want to play golf. After "golfgate" too, you'd think they'd STFU about fúcking golf. Wouldn't be surprised if they opened the dail bar while we're all stuck inside our 5km limit.

Breezin · 23-02-2021 11:02am

enrique66_35 wrote: »

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/fine-gael-senator-calls-for-exemption-to-5km-travel-limit-for-golfers-and-sea-swimmers-1.4491905

Jesus they're gas lads, don't ride your bike more than 5K on your own or Covid will get ya but leave the old farts play golf in pairs. Do these guys ever think of looking for anything that isn't directly in their own interest for once?

Can't see the problem with golf, even though it's not a sport I ever want to take part in. It's outdoors, and pretty distanced. Same with lots of other outdoor activities, including motorcycling.

I read yesterday that they would consider removing the 5k limit except for the fact that some dimwit drafting the legislation linked it to the ban on evictions. If they lift the limit rule, they inadvertently allow evictions. How dumb is that?

robbie_63 · 23-02-2021 11:07am

zubair wrote: »

Yes, this. Just do your thing, especially when starting out, don't get sucked into watching them in the mirror and end up messing up your road position for someone else, head up, eyes up. They'll get around you.

Yeah that's what I was doing yesterday I saw him come up behind me from a long way back and assumed he would blast past but then he slowed up behind so I was watching for him to see would he make a move.

raven41 · 23-02-2021 11:30am

Have a mental note of all graveyards and am either coming from/going to one on my spins. Have been studiously ignoring all lockdown restrictions since the start of Feb as from what I can see they dont make sense any more.I think as a nation we have lost the power of reason and these days have a tendency to roll over and do what those in power tell us to do regardless of how ludicrous it is.
Dont play golfor sea swim but I cant think of a more solitary pursuit (apart from biking). Was out around Nth Co Dublin on Sunday and loads of people, biking,cycling,walking, jogging and parks also full of families. Govt have lost touch with reality and are taking an absolutist approach to public safety which doesnt work in the real world (and will be harder to enforce with the weather getting better).
Am all for social distancing/washing hands but its gone on long enough now and not a lot of light to be seen at the end of the tunnel. For anyone else who wants to comply with restrictions, I say fair play to you, but for me, Im done with it and am getting on with my life.

zubair · 23-02-2021 11:54am

raven41 wrote: »

Am all for social distancing/washing hands but its gone on long enough now and not a lot of light to be seen at the end of the tunnel. For anyone else who wants to comply with restrictions, I say fair play to you, but for me, Im done with it and am getting on with my life.

Very honorable of you to wash your hands, here's to selfless acts like this, if only there were more like you.

raven41 · 23-02-2021 11:57am

zubair wrote: »

Very honorable of you to wash your hands, here's to selfless acts like this, if only there were more like you.

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. But thanks for making a very constructive point!

D3V!L · 23-02-2021 3:24pm

What's with the bikes on Facebook that are looking for a swap only? Are they stolen or something?

blade1 · 23-02-2021 3:31pm

D3V!L wrote: »

What's with the bikes on Facebook that are looking for a swap only? Are they stolen or something?

Any examples?

D3V!L · 23-02-2021 4:19pm

blade1 wrote: »

Any examples?

Heres one from today

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1750093671921225/permalink/2714683688795547/?sale_post_id=2714683688795547

There's another one for a Bandit down in Cork that i'll have to dig out. The lad selling it looks like he's about 14.

blade1 · 23-02-2021 6:07pm

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Anybody got any recommendations on brand/where to buy a chain/sprocket set for my NSR125. I have seen a few sets on ebay but I really dont know what is a good brand.

I'd always go for D.I.D chain.
Several options for sprockets.
JT is one.

blade1 · 23-02-2021 6:14pm

Check out this crowd for chain and sprockets.
I think they were around 50euro
cheaper for me than anywhere else.
Shipping is €13.50.

Double check that part fits your bike.

https://www.carpimoto.it/en-IE/Bike_Honda_NSR-125/7260_HO-0122-DID-520VX3-Chain-13.htm

goblin59 · 23-02-2021 6:57pm

blade1 wrote: »

I'd always go for D.I.D chain.
Several options for sprockets.
JT is one.

I'd go DID and JT too,

usually you can get a deal on them as a package.

https://www.xlmoto.ie/mc-parts/chains--sprockets_c53/chain--sprocket-kits_c83/jt--did-gg-520zvmx-x-ring-chain--sprocket-kit_pid-PP-086086?v=7748

flashinthepan · 23-02-2021 8:02pm

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Anybody got any recommendations on brand/where to buy a chain/sprocket set for my NSR125. I have seen a few sets on ebay but I really dont know what is a good brand.

https://www.xlmoto.ie/_opid-nsr-125_v7759

I just picked a 1986 version as I don't know what year yours is
Will give you an idea of the price

Only thing i would say is double check the number of links in the chain
I had ordered the wrong length :-(

Also bear in mind you would need a chain breaking / Riviting tool

DiD seem to be well regarded
I got an RK one and have not had any issues with it

goblin59 · 23-02-2021 8:19pm

If you're in Dublin, Lightning, I can pop over with my chain breaker / riveting tool.

zubair · 24-02-2021 6:23pm

Finally had a reason for some essential travel beyond the 5k, took the bike of course. 70% motorway, got soaked. Loved it.

spiggotpaddy · 24-02-2021 7:16pm

zubair wrote: »

Finally had a reason for some essential travel beyond the 5k, took the bike of course. 70% motorway, got soaked. Loved it.

Maybe we all have the same reason,
If you just tell us what it is.

blade1 · 24-02-2021 7:33pm

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

Maybe we all have the same reason,
If you just tell us what it is.

I went through a checkpoint in my car earlier.
The guard gave me a good eyeing up as I approached and was preparing to stop.
He then waved me on.
Made me wonder what was it by looking at me through my windscreen that made him wave me on... or what would have made him stop me even...

two wheels good · 24-02-2021 8:38pm

goblin59 wrote: »

If you're in Dublin, Lightning, I can pop over with my chain breaker / riveting tool.

Any recommendations for a chain tool?

I used split-links on a 520 chain but now with a 525 need to upgrade.

Muahahaha · 24-02-2021 8:44pm

Anyone know the story with insurance if leaving the bike for a couple of years? Plan is to sell the bike soon, buy a car, get absolutely shafted on insurance for that and then hopefully in 18-24 months have enough money to buy another bike and get insured again.

At what point do you lose your NCB when you dont have a policy? And is it literally all the way back to square one or would you get any credit at all for 10+ years of biking with no claims?

blade1 · 24-02-2021 9:08pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Anyone know the story with insurance if leaving the bike for a couple of years? Plan is to sell the bike soon, buy a car, get absolutely shafted on insurance for that and then hopefully in 18-24 months have enough money to buy another bike and get insured again.

At what point do you lose your NCB when you dont have a policy? And is it literally all the way back to square one or would you get any credit at all for 10+ years of biking with no claims?

2 years.

goblin59 · 24-02-2021 9:41pm

two wheels good wrote: »

Any recommendations for a chain tool?

I used split-links on a 520 chain but now with a 525 need to upgrade.

I got the oxford one from bikeworld,
Expensive but does a few chain types.

I used a angle grinder to remove the chain on the BMW last time, but for getting the chain on, its pretty easy.

Muahahaha · 24-02-2021 10:01pm

blade1 wrote: »

2 years.

So is it correct to say after 2 years with no policy you are back to square one, i.e you'll pay the same as someone who is just learning to ride and getting their first ever policy.

blade1 · 24-02-2021 10:06pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

So is it correct to say after 2 years with no policy you are back to square one, i.e you'll pay the same as someone who is just learning to ride and getting their first ever policy.

Hard to predict what insurance companies do but yeah possibly.
What you pay seems to depend on how much they want your custom at a given time more than a fixed rate.

flashinthepan · 24-02-2021 10:11pm

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Anybody got any recommendations on brand/where to buy a chain/sprocket set for my NSR125. I have seen a few sets on ebay but I really dont know what is a good brand.

Video on how to use the break and rivit tool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-vb5qiogWE

Watched this before doing my own chain same tool

zubair · 24-02-2021 10:29pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

So is it correct to say after 2 years with no policy you are back to square one, i.e you'll pay the same as someone who is just learning to ride and getting their first ever policy.

Not quite. You just have 0 NCB accumalated. It's like when I earn brownie points with the missus, I'm saving them up and getting all the perks that come with them and then just like that, they're gone.

Lorddrakul · 25-02-2021 10:21am

Shamelessly lifted from another forum...

Two Gixxer 250 engines, gloriously conjoined to make a straight 8.

How good does this sound?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kBJ5cY7Vk

Pointless and brilliant.

Jimmy Bottlehead · 25-02-2021 12:17pm

Lorddrakul wrote: »

Shamelessly lifted from another forum...

Two Gixxer 250 engines, gloriously conjoined to make a straight 8.

How good does this sound?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kBJ5cY7Vk

Pointless and brilliant.

It sounds like an entire race

blade1 · 25-02-2021 12:46pm

Lorddrakul wrote: »

Shamelessly lifted from another forum...

Two Gixxer 250 engines, gloriously conjoined to make a straight 8.

How good does this sound?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kBJ5cY7Vk

Pointless and brilliant.

A fella I know who does Autograss has 2 gsxr1000 in his buggy.

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