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

Wonda-Boy · 09-04-2014 10:39pm

Halfords are doing windproof and waterproof jackets and trousers for cheap at the moment.....would be ideal over a set of leathers for that extra bit of protection. Tried one on yesterday and they are fitted so hug the leathers nice and tight. Did not try on the bottoms but they are the same quality as the top well worth the outlay.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_805325_langId_-1_categoryId_241555

MonstaMash · 10-04-2014 1:17pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Only an "ole yoke" now, they were only a few years old back then and considered a decent bike.

The bigger 650 and 750 engines and frames are popular enough with cafe racer and bobber builders!.

The bikes in the photo are a 400cc.

That would be the auld Yammy XS400 if I'm not mistaken Mak

Zascar · 10-04-2014 5:06pm

Q: How to do you get a fat chick into bed?

A: Piece of cake

aaakev · 10-04-2014 6:24pm

Zascar wrote: »

Q: How to do you get a fat chick into bed?

A: Piece of cake

What ever your into boss......

haha
http://www.flixya.com/files-photo/k/c/o/kcompany20-2283619.jpg

Blondie919 · 10-04-2014 11:38pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Ok here's an oldie, can anyone guess the bike..

Thats me with the Learner plate on the rear fender back in 1986.

Is it a Yamaha RD? It looks like a Yammy for sure though?

Zascar · 11-04-2014 9:22am

http://www.irelandbikefest.com

Wonda-Boy · 11-04-2014 11:14am

Zascar wrote: »

Q: How to do you get a fat chick into bed?

A: Piece of cake

Or a loving embrace.....

MonstaMash · 11-04-2014 1:17pm

Zascar wrote: »

http://www.irelandbikefest.com

Fook that, gimme a home-grown rally over this weekend warrior/Harleyfest any day :eek:

:P

arybvtcw0eolkf · 11-04-2014 3:12pm

Blondie919 wrote: »

Is it a Yamaha RD? It looks like a Yammy for sure though?

Monsta got it right. They were the Yamaha XS400, although from some angles they could pass for a Yamaha RD400 too.

This is also were I got my love of the open face helmet, I still wear them and can't get used to having a full face lid.

Mr Sheen! · 11-04-2014 3:14pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Monsta got it right. They were the Yamaha XS400, although from some angles they could pass for a Yamaha RD400 too.

This is also were I got my love of the open face helmet, I still wear them and can't get used to having a full face lid.

CLass. . . I hope you didnt get a love of them white cuffs also LOL:D

arybvtcw0eolkf · 11-04-2014 3:20pm

leppla wrote: »

CLass. . . I hope you didnt get a love of them white cuffs also LOL:D

The old gauntlets, nope I hated those things. Not worth a ****.

The XS400/500's were replaced with Kawasaki GT550's which were brilliant bikes for our glorified courier work. Unfortunately these were replaced by Suzuki Bandit 600's which were terrible, terrible bikes ~ someone made a really poor choice there.

Mr Sheen! · 11-04-2014 3:23pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

The old gauntlets, nope I hated those things. Not worth a ****.

The XS400/500's were replaced with Kawasaki GT550's which were brilliant bikes for our glorified courier work. Unfortunately these were replaced by Suzuki Bandit 600's which were terrible, terrible bikes ~ someone made a really poor choice there.

What year on bandits?? Would you not rate the bandits at all?? I never had one but I know ppl who do. They seem to do what they say on the tin!

arybvtcw0eolkf · 11-04-2014 3:30pm

leppla wrote: »

What year on bandits?? Would you not rate the bandits at all?? I never had one but I know ppl who do. They seem to do what they say on the tin!

2004 I think.

I really don't like them at all.

I know they're a popular bike with newbies, personally I'd rather the GT550 or even a CB500 for courier work.

Mr Sheen! · 11-04-2014 3:51pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

2004 I think.

I really don't like them at all.

I know they're a popular bike with newbies, personally I'd rather the GT550 or even a CB500 for courier work.

Fair enough, not a big fan of the bandit myself but it does seem to be a capable bike that has stood the test of time.

Wonda-Boy · 11-04-2014 4:14pm

Very easy to work on too, thats why alot of people like them also. I think they are a fine bike, but for a 600 I would prefer the Hornet or the FZ6.

Richard tea · 11-04-2014 5:25pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Very easy to work on too, thats why alot of people like them also. I think they are a fine bike, but for a 600 I would prefer the Hornet or the FZ6.

Had a spin on Micks FZ6 today and she felt great to ride. I was worried about doing the test on a different bike but an hour on the FZ6 before my test and ill be accustomed fairly quick.

Wonda me auld mucker. Im going to apply to do the test in Navan so ill be calling on your road knowledge in time if thats ok.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 11-04-2014 6:38pm

leppla wrote: »

Fair enough, not a big fan of the bandit myself but it does seem to be a capable bike that has stood the test of time.

And the easy availability of custom parts make it attractive too.

Now the Bandit 1200 ~ there's an animal in sheeps clothing!!.. I'd love to rat-bike the 12 :cool:

Wonda-Boy · 11-04-2014 6:59pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Had a spin on Micks FZ6 today and she felt great to ride. I was worried about doing the test on a different bike but an hour on the FZ6 before my test and ill be accustomed fairly quick.

Wonda me auld mucker. Im going to apply to do the test in Navan so ill be calling on your road knowledge in time if thats ok.

No bother Joe, I know 2 of the three test routes well...I will show you what I did in my test and where. Glad to help out mate, and the FZ6 is a cracker of a bike to do the test on.

And BTW I am cheaper then that Mick fella...LMAO

Cienciano · 13-04-2014 8:39pm

RosieJoe · 14-04-2014 12:10pm

Met a lad on Saturday on his Ducati Diavel while getting petrol. Looks huge but was suprisingly low to sit on. Tank looks massive on it but it's designed to look like that.

And BTW the bar WAS tasty, thanks Fran :pac:

Zascar · 14-04-2014 1:03pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXvjl61z4E

Watching this with a mate last night - so dam itchy to do a big european trip. Would love to make a little movie like this!

Wonda-Boy · 14-04-2014 3:30pm

Zascar wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXvjl61z4E

Watching this with a mate last night - so dam itchy to do a big european trip. Would love to make a little movie like this!

I will do one for ya when I hit Germany this summer :P

Wonda-Boy · 14-04-2014 3:36pm

Zascar wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXvjl61z4E

Watching this with a mate last night - so dam itchy to do a big european trip. Would love to make a little movie like this!

Best post production I have seen in a go pro vid. The amount of effort gone into making that is mental. But so worth it when you see the end result.....I wonder what software they used.

Zascar · 14-04-2014 3:39pm

Deffo. Can't wait to see it. Did u sort your solution for storing the files??

Yeah very good production but not sure how much went into it. I like the many different of angles they used. I bought one of those mounts that you put on the top of your helmet looking back at you, €7 on ebay. Mate bought one that extends out wide to get side views and from the back etc. Might start experimenting soon. I only have a gopro 1 though they are poxy compared to the new ones

Wonda-Boy · 14-04-2014 5:14pm

The bit that looks the best is prolly the most boring to do....ride ahead, stop and let all your mates go by. Then pack up and follow them lmao....they look really good but would do your head in.
BTW, if you selling your chesty I will take it off ya save me buying one.

galwaytt · 14-04-2014 7:43pm

Zascar wrote: »

http://www.irelandbikefest.com

Now you tell me..... After I paid for a weekend away in the opposite direction on the same weekend ..... sigh.

Always next year I guess. ..

Added some farkles to my Road King to make life bearable for a pillion. Also got an adjustable back rest for me. My back is loving it already !!

the cats pajamas · 15-04-2014 9:51am

that "why we ride" documentary came out it was great. also dying to see this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOMQY6k16TU

goodlad · 15-04-2014 11:05am

I came across this video from a while back.
Mick was a bit distracted with his phone and started smoking his Ice Cream! hahahaha

Mr Sheen! · 15-04-2014 11:10am

goodlad wrote: »

I came across this video from a while back.
Mick was a bit distracted with his phone and started smoking his Ice Cream! hahahaha

Good find good lad

Wonda-Boy · 15-04-2014 11:14am

LMFAO remember that day well....later on that day he started licking his cigarettes!!!!

goodlad · 15-04-2014 11:16am

He was smoking it for fooking ages too!!!
Gave me time to root out the phone and start recording him.

Wonda-Boy · 15-04-2014 11:20am

Sure what about the time we were in Hollywood and he wanted something sweet like a cream cake, he went in and bought a 12 pack of cream buns. Mick ate 3 or 4 of them and had loads left over so start offering them out to anyone in the garage. Tourists, kids other bikers we did not know....I was in the jacks and I came back there was one left. I took one look at the package and said they are about a month out of date Mick. Had a look around and half the fcukin garage were eating them.

He infected half of wicklow the mad fook! :eek::eek:

The stories I could tell you about that man.....:rolleyes:

Zascar · 15-04-2014 3:17pm

arybvtcw0eolkf · 15-04-2014 5:56pm

Did you like SOA and the whole MC biker thing?..

I found this one on youtube, and IMO it blows SOA out of the water as its more focused on the MC scene (in Australia).. Its also a true story, and all six episodes are on YT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25bwdZL9N64

Recommended viewing IMO.

MonstaMash · 15-04-2014 6:16pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Did you like SOA and the whole MC biker thing?..

I found this one on youtube, and IMO it blows SOA out of the water as its more focused on the MC scene (in Australia).. Its also a true story, and all six episodes are on YT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25bwdZL9N64

Recommended viewing IMO.

Very good show Mak, the whole Australian Comancheros/Bandidos feud that led to the Milperra massacre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milperra_massacre

arybvtcw0eolkf · 15-04-2014 6:34pm

MonstaMash wrote: »

Very good show Mak, the whole Australian Comancheros/Bandidos feud that led to the Milperra massacre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milperra_massacre

Well I knew you'd know the craic

Canis Lupus · 15-04-2014 6:54pm

Technically speaking over here in Queensland it's now illegal to have more than 3 riders together in a group because of the bikies.

Zascar · 15-04-2014 6:57pm

Hahah that's mad. I must watch it. I lives in Oz for a year and the way the biker gangs control the place is nuts. Where I was, there are two rival bike gangs, Bandidos was one I can't remember the name of the other, and they basically laid territory on all the clubs in the area. I worked in one club and all the bikers drank for free as they'd terrorise the place if not. We had special security, mauri guys who were the size of houses - just for the bikers. Mad stuff went on. Will deffo give that a watch.

I did watch a few episodes of sons of anarchty but didnt get into it, must give it another go.

Suits just finished season 3, highly recommend that show

Zascar · 15-04-2014 6:58pm

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Technically speaking over here in Queensland it's now illegal to have more than 3 riders together in a group because of the bikies.

Seriosuly? Hahah thats mad, I was in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. In fairness all the biker guys I saw, they were rarely on bikes, they just swanned around in their jackets and mostly just ran the drug scene

Canis Lupus · 15-04-2014 7:09pm

Zascar wrote: »

Seriosuly? Hahah thats mad, I was in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. In fairness all the biker guys I saw, they were rarely on bikes, they just swanned around in their jackets and mostly just ran the drug scene

Yeah, the idea behind it is to stop intimidating groups of bikies in communities or something like that. A very typical law for here really.... No particular thought process behind it just fire it through to molify the likes of Today Tonight viewers.

MonstaMash · 15-04-2014 7:22pm

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Yeah, the idea behind it is to stop intimidating groups of bikies in communities or something like that. A very typical law for here really.... No particular thought process behind it just fire it through to molify the likes of Today Tonight viewers.

Queensland’s Anti-Association Laws

http://www.vice.com/read/australian-bikies-protested-tough-new-anti-association-laws

RosieJoe · 16-04-2014 1:05pm

Was told the other night a mate has picked up a GPS Tracking system for my bike. I've no idea make/model/functionality of it but I hope to get down to him over the weekend to install it. I'll let you know how I get on.

Wonda-Boy · 16-04-2014 3:39pm

RosieJoe wrote: »

Was told the other night a mate has picked up a GPS Tracking system for my bike. I've no idea make/model/functionality of it but I hope to get down to him over the weekend to install it. I'll let you know how I get on.

Good stuff....try to pick up 2 "W's" while you out and about :pac::pac:

goodlad · 09-05-2014 8:08am

For any of the lads with a drift camera. The bar mount for the remote is on sale here at the moment.

http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/drift-remote-control-mount

RosieJoe · 16-05-2014 12:02pm

Makikomi, no idea if you know of this or or would have any interest in it but I saw this site on biker last night: http://www.gkimma.com/

CNTRLR · 16-05-2014 12:26pm

that motorbike rule of no more than a small few (i think 4) in one place at a time is currently enforced in the southern part of the netherlands, as there has been a huge increase in biker gang trouble over the last few months, i have seen pictures on FB that resemble a SOA biker fight, except there are about 5 times the police as there are bikers, and they let them beat the crap out of each other then the cops give the entire bunch a beating, a few are arrested and the bikes taken. Gas really when you think about it.

MonstaMash · 16-05-2014 12:54pm

CNTRLR wrote: »

that motorbike rule of no more than a small few (i think 4) in one place at a time is currently enforced in the southern part of the netherlands, as there has been a huge increase in biker gang trouble over the last few months, i have seen pictures on FB that resemble a SOA biker fight, except there are about 5 times the police as there are bikers, and they let them beat the crap out of each other then the cops give the entire bunch a beating, a few are arrested and the bikes taken. Gas really when you think about it.

Not really...there are territorial borders being drawn up & fought over throughout Europe between the big 4 MC's for the last decade mostly to do with the nefarious business interests these clubs are engaged in.

Where big money is to be made, inevitably violence will eventually come into the equation.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 16-05-2014 2:41pm

RosieJoe wrote: »

Makikomi, no idea if you know of this or or would have any interest in it but I saw this site on biker last night: http://www.gkimma.com/

Shudder the thought, but thanks anyway

MonstaMash · 16-05-2014 8:51pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Shudder the thought, but thanks anyway

:pac:

arybvtcw0eolkf · 16-05-2014 9:52pm

MonstaMash wrote: »

:pac:

A wink is as good as a nod to a blind man eh!!.

I bet there's no fooling you!.

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

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