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

Cienciano · 16-05-2014 10:26pm

I worked in the ESB and they were starting up a motorcycle club. They were deciding on a name and came up with the worse name ever at a meeting: The Bright Sparks.
I'd say the Devils Diciples would shít themselves if the bright sparks rode into town

arybvtcw0eolkf · 16-05-2014 10:52pm

Cienciano wrote: »

I worked in the ESB and they were starting up a motorcycle club. They were deciding on a name and came up with the worse name ever at a meeting: The Bright Sparks.

Cool name IMO 'Bright Sparks MCC' :cool:

Cienciano · 16-05-2014 11:07pm

It's a good name for a maths club.

MonstaMash · 17-05-2014 9:29am

Cienciano wrote: »

I worked in the ESB and they were starting up a motorcycle club. They were deciding on a name and came up with the worse name ever at a meeting: The Bright Sparks.

I like it, 2 crossed spark plugs with a light bulb atop as their club patch

Wonda-Boy · 17-05-2014 2:07pm

Well after my last Go Pro 3 Black Edition fell of the bike whilst doing a Marc Marquez impression nd turned very quickly into a lego set ,I took delivery of this bad boy yesterday. Smaller (housing is, but camera same size) lighter with a 40% better battery life and with the new "Superview" this is the daddy of cams. I have recorded a brief 5 min video and the colours are more vibrant and recordings are crisper.

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Richard tea · 17-05-2014 3:29pm

Bolt that bad boy down:P

Wonda-Boy · 17-05-2014 4:07pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Bolt that bad boy down:P

Ahhh I had tethers the last time but was trying out the chest harness. LESSON LEARNT!

Cienciano · 17-05-2014 4:32pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Well after my last Go Pro 3 Black Edition fell of the bike whilst doing a Marc Marquez impression nd turned very quickly into a lego set ,I took delivery of this bad boy yesterday. Smaller (housing is, but camera same size) lighter with a 40% better battery life and with the new "Superview" this is the daddy of cams. I have recorded a brief 5 min video and the colours are more vibrant and recordings are crisper.

That camera looks more expensive than some peoples bikes!

goodlad · 17-05-2014 5:21pm

I decided to slap on my remote control bar mount today and realised there is no space on my bars! Haha

aaakev · 18-05-2014 2:54pm

Cheap go pro alternative, might suit someone!
https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-15th-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/action-camcorder-ac-500-touch/

Skill Magill · 18-05-2014 3:00pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Well after my last Go Pro 3 Black Edition fell of the bike whilst doing a Marc Marquez impression nd turned very quickly into a lego set ,I took delivery of this bad boy yesterday. Smaller (housing is, but camera same size) lighter with a 40% better battery life

Feck ye, now I want one!
How does it work?
In particular :

What sort of storage is there?
Can it take a sim card?(upload over 3g/4g)
Is it wireless? (send over wireless to pc)
Can it be kept switched on and recording until it starts to overwrite the sd card?

Upload somethin already!

Zascar · 18-05-2014 3:07pm

Jeasus that's cheap. Is it a piece of sh1t though?

aaakev · 18-05-2014 3:15pm

Not sure man tbh but beimg from aldi if your not hapoy with it they will give you a refund no questions asked so no risk!

Wonda-Boy · 18-05-2014 3:29pm

Zascar wrote: »

Jeasus that's cheap. Is it a piece of sh1t though?

Is what a piece of sh1t Zas?

If you on about is mine fake from Wingy Wongy land then no its PERFECT!

Ahhh seen the link from aakev NM.

Wonda-Boy · 18-05-2014 3:31pm

Skill Magill wrote: »

Feck ye, now I want one!
How does it work?
In particular :
What sort of storage is there?

Can it take a sim card?(upload over 3g/4g)

Is it wireless? (send over wireless to pc)

Can it be kept switched on and recording until it starts to overwrite the sd card?

Upload somethin already!

Takes 64GB class 10 microsd cards.
No to the sim card.
It is wireless (not all of them are)
It can be kept on and record in a loop yes. There are set time parameters 5,10,15 mins etc and you can also record and take pics at the same time.

prunudo · 18-05-2014 7:09pm

Can anybody remember when the Aldi or lidl air compressors come out. Wouldn't mind picking up a cheap one. Just want it for tyres and cleaning, won't be using it for air gun or anything heavy.

Richard tea · 18-05-2014 8:09pm

jvan wrote: »

Can anybody remember when the Aldi or lidl air compressors come out. Wouldn't mind picking up a cheap one. Just want it for tyres and cleaning, won't be using it for air gun or anything heavy.

I was going to get the compressor for 160 euro a while back but they had a recall on it the day before it went on sale. I held out until about 2 weeks ago when they released the smaller air compressor for 70 euro. Delighted with it so far. Comes with tyre pressure gauge and other fittings for balls, air mattresses etc etc.

blade1 · 18-05-2014 8:58pm

Richard tea wrote: »

I was going to get the compressor for 160 euro a while back but they had a recall on it the day before it went on sale. I held out until about 2 weeks ago when they released the smaller air compressor for 70 euro. Delighted with it so far. Comes with tyre pressure gauge and other fittings for balls, air mattresses etc etc.

How many litres is that one?

Richard tea · 18-05-2014 10:29pm

blade1 wrote: »

How many litres is that one?

No tank. It runs off the mains. This is the only link i can find of it. http://www.ebay.de/itm/Workzone-Kompressor-WZK-182-inklusive-Zubehor-/111351972912?pt=DE_Haus_Garten_Heimwerker_Kompressoren&hash=item19ed184430

Wonda-Boy · 19-05-2014 8:09am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frv7TwQgY7I

Classic, needs to change the CBT instructor me thinks.....

szatan84 · 19-05-2014 1:26pm

aaakev wrote: »

Cheap go pro alternative, might suit someone!
https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-15th-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/action-camcorder-ac-500-touch/

They say camera got helmet mount but looks like a bicycle helmet not a motorbike. Can anyone judge from pictures will the go pro mounts work?

blu3r0ri0n · 19-05-2014 1:52pm

Below has a few test video's...image stabilisation looks terrible, not good in low light conditions, considering this is Ireland you need lowlight performance.
I personally would stay clear.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=MAGINON++500

aaakev · 25-05-2014 5:39pm

Sold my bike today. Very sad to see her go but im getting married next February and it made sense to cash it in while the prices are up! Hopefully get something again after the wedding.

Jasis its not nice watching it drive away knowing it wont be replaced anytime soon.....

Skill Magill · 25-05-2014 6:01pm

aaakev wrote: »

Sold my bike today. Very sad to see her go but im getting married next February and it made sense to cash it in while the prices are up! Hopefully get something again after the wedding.

Jasis its not nice watching it drive away knowing it wont be replaced anytime soon.....

That depresses me

Richard tea · 25-05-2014 6:05pm

aaakev wrote: »

Sold my bike today. Very sad to see her go but im getting married next February and it made sense to cash it in while the prices are up! Hopefully get something again after the wedding.

Jasis its not nice watching it drive away knowing it wont be replaced anytime soon.....

Big gap without a bike:(

Could you not buy an old banger just till next feb?

Richard tea · 25-05-2014 6:14pm

Has anybody else noticed?

Ever since I got the helmet camera I have noticed when cars around you notice the camera they all slow down and generally drive better. It must be a bit of a '' i dont want to be caught on camera acting the bollix''

A few weeks ago I was beckoned to stop at a Garda check point. As soon as I pulled in the Guard noticed the camera and said '' oh sorry must be a bit of confusion, we were not calling you in '' There was no other traffic around and im 100% he called me in.

Ive been asked at least 50 times now as to why I have a helmet camera. I would have thought it was blatantly obvious why you would have a helmet camera.

So anybody else that regularly uses a helmet camera, Do you notice other drivers behavior change when they notice the camera?

aaakev · 25-05-2014 6:18pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Big gap without a bike:(

Could you not buy an old banger just till next feb?

Na I dont think ill bother until im in a position to get something nice again. Will give me more time for hunting, the guns haven't seen the outside of the safe in a while!!

blade1 · 25-05-2014 6:24pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Has anybody else noticed?

the Guard noticed the camera and said '' oh sorry must be a bit of confusion, we were not calling you in '' There was no other traffic around and im 100% he called me in.

Haha,I'm definitely getting one now..;)

prunudo · 25-05-2014 7:40pm

aaakev wrote: »

Sold my bike today. Very sad to see her go but im getting married next February and it made sense to cash it in while the prices are up! Hopefully get something again after the wedding.

Jasis its not nice watching it drive away knowing it wont be replaced anytime soon.....

That's a shame, hope to see you out again in the future.

Cienciano · 25-05-2014 10:29pm

Some handy tips here:

arybvtcw0eolkf · 25-05-2014 11:27pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Has anybody else noticed? Do you notice other drivers behavior change when they notice the camera?

I wheelie more, then I come on here and biker to see if I've been uploaded

Richard tea · 25-05-2014 11:31pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

I wheelie more, then I come on here and biker to see if I've been uploaded

I normally delete footage if nothing eventful happens but that would be a keeper. Ive passed you in the Phoenix park and north circular road might catch that wheelie some time:D

Zascar · 26-05-2014 1:09am

Cienciano wrote: »

Some handy tips here:

Great video - there are a few others too. Would a 'riding tips etc thread be a good idea?

Cienciano · 26-05-2014 9:11am

Yeah, riding tips could be good. But if it's going to be stickied I think all the crap should be cut from the thread, no chat or comments.

That video I posted has lots of it cut out. Supposidly lots of homoerotic stuff like this

P.K.M. · 26-05-2014 11:04am

Cienciano wrote: »

Yeah, riding tips could be good. But if it's going to be stickied I think all the crap should be cut from the thread, no chat or comments.

That video I posted has lots of it cut out. Supposidly lots of homoerotic stuff like this

Oh God yeah...I remember that. Sad! :pac: :cool:

Cienciano · 26-05-2014 11:48am

P.K.M. wrote: »

Oh God yeah...I remember that. Sad! :pac: :cool:

It was that bad someone went to the trouble of cutting out all those bits! Even the name "twist of the wrist" sounds dodgy.
I've watched about half the video, some good stuff, I've learned a bit already.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 26-05-2014 2:18pm

Richard tea wrote: »

I normally delete footage if nothing eventful happens but that would be a keeper. Ive passed you in the Phoenix park and north circular road might catch that wheelie some time:D

What are you riding?.. And give me a wave sometime please.

Richard tea · 26-05-2014 3:10pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

What are you riding?.. And give me a wave sometime please.

A yellow cb400, I was in the car both times I passed you. Only knew it was you cause your bike stands out.

the cats pajamas · 26-05-2014 3:27pm

highlight of my weekend

Wonda-Boy · 27-05-2014 12:20pm

Insurance is up next week so doing the whole ringing around ballsology.....currently with Adelaide so will try to stay with them.

Gonna ring Liberty, Carol Nash and AON see whats what. Not gonna bother with MCE they gave me a mental quote last year in the thousands!!!

Currently paying just over €400 fully comp.

aaakev · 27-05-2014 12:34pm

Liberty seem to be doing very good deals this year. I swore blind a few years ago id never go with them again but this year iv bike and car insurance with them!

Wonda-Boy · 27-05-2014 12:52pm

aaakev wrote: »

Liberty seem to be doing very good deals this year. I swore blind a few years ago id never go with them again but this year iv bike and car insurance with them!

They are the cheapest so far currently, but I have heard horror stories about them paying out. If the premium is only slightly dearer I would stay with Adelaide.

Wossack · 27-05-2014 1:01pm

mask is slipping slightly with adelaide imo. Been with them for a good few years, and policy shot up last year. They tried to sneak it up considerably this year too. Im guessing theyve gotten the market share they were aiming for, and have changed tact

Wonda-Boy · 27-05-2014 1:32pm

They gave me some waffle about a new quote system etc etc.....and they give you a price and then the ADMIN FEE on top shoots it back up again.

prunudo · 27-05-2014 1:51pm

I'm in a similar position to yourself, insurance up next month, with Adelaide and they're the cheapest, quoted me €330. Liberty were looking for €370 and they're policy isn't as good!

Wonda-Boy · 27-05-2014 2:11pm

jvan wrote: »

I'm in a similar position to yourself, insurance up next month, with Adelaide and they're the cheapest, quoted me €330. Liberty were looking for €370 and they're policy isn't as good!

Just got a call back from Adelaide and they can give me a "Special Discount" whatever that means. Pack of chancers the lot of them.....

So my new policy is €367 incld leathers and helmet cover, riding other bikes extension and pillion too. European breakdown for 45 days and full legal costs.

Not too bad on a litre bike with only 3 yrs NCB.

Mr Sheen! · 27-05-2014 2:17pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Just got a call back from Adelaide and they can give me a "Special Discount" whatever that means. Pack of chancers the lot of them.....

So my new policy is €367 incld leathers and helmet cover, riding other bikes extension and pillion too. European breakdown for 45 days and full legal costs.

Not too bad on a litre bike with only 3 yrs NCB.

I am on the hunt for the insurance also up in two weeks. Unlike you I am getting charged mental money. I noticed a discrepancy in the number of years no claims bonus I had. Liberty had it down as 1 year but I should have 2 years. After a week of phonecalls to Liberty I finally got a human on the end of the phone with a bit of authority and I am now back to two years no claims bonus.

Adelaide are also the cheapest for me at the moment by about 400 quid. Waiting to hear back from CN and I will ring liberty again to see if they will beat Adelaide.

anything to try save a few bob.

Zascar · 27-05-2014 4:03pm

Wonda that's a great quote. I did not even know they covered your helmet and leathers. Very handy to be able to ride other bikes and european breakdown will save you €100+ on a seperate policy if you do a trip.

The one thing I'd say lads is try to get FULL No Clams Bonus Protection - it doesn't cost that much extra. I put it on mine just a few months before my bike was nicked. My policy is up next month and hopefully I should not have any surprises. I had 5 years ncb and I was paying about €450 with Liberty.

BlackWizard · 27-05-2014 4:11pm

+1 on NCB protection

I wish I had it a year ago

BlackWizard · 27-05-2014 4:33pm

This guy gets a little bit of air

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