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

Wonda-Boy · 04-03-2014 9:40pm

Joe,

I hope you are not coasting around them roundabouts, Mick will kick the arse of ya if you are. Positive throttle mate.......;)

Richard tea · 04-03-2014 9:42pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Joe,

I hope you are not coasting around them roundabouts, Mick will kick the arse of ya if you are. Positive throttle mate.......;)

LOL, Dont show him. PLEASE:o

blu3r0ri0n · 04-03-2014 9:46pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Joe,

I hope you are not coasting around them roundabouts, Mick will kick the arse of ya if you are. Positive throttle mate.......;)

LMAO

Richard tea wrote: »

LOL, Dont show him. PLEASE:o

Can't wait for the next meet up, the craic will be mighty!

Wonda-Boy · 05-03-2014 12:17am

Richard tea wrote: »

LOL, Dont show him. PLEASE:o

Jaysus Joe gimme something to work with man....LMAO.

Richard tea · 07-03-2014 4:11pm

Give me rain over wind any day. Left for work at 3am this morning which was fine except for a small but of rain on the inside of my visor. Getting ready to leave work and I was thinking its such a nice day. No sooner when I hit open road the wind hit. On at least 3 occasions it felt like the front wheel was gonna get lifted or swept from underneath me:eek:. Thankfully im aware of the sections with strong crosswinds so I was prepared for this. Anyone else get buffered by the wind today or am I just a big girl:o

Mr Sheen! · 07-03-2014 4:35pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Give me rain over wind any day. Left for work at 3am this morning which was fine except for a small but of rain on the inside of my visor. Getting ready to leave work and I was thinking its such a nice day. No sooner when I hit open road the wind hit. On at least 3 occasions it felt like the front wheel was gonna get lifted or swept from underneath me:eek:. Thankfully im aware of the sections with strong crosswinds so I was prepared for this. Anyone else get buffered by the wind today or am I just a big girl:o

Did you have the sail out today?

Wonda-Boy · 07-03-2014 10:43pm

Stick a large bag of spuds in the back box Joe....that will sort ya out!!

dunner515 · 09-03-2014 12:40pm

RosieJoe wrote: »

I'd say Tom had a pain in his hole selling his bike
http://www.donedeal.co.uk/motorbikes-for-sale/gsxr-1000-mint-k7-k8/5832533

I am now the proud owner of that bike

Skill Magill · 09-03-2014 5:41pm

dunner515 wrote: »

I am now the proud owner of that bike

Would you consider swapping for a CG, never couried?

dunner515 · 09-03-2014 6:06pm

Skill Magill wrote: »

Would you consider swapping for a CG, never couried?

Ye and about 6 grand on top of that

Zascar · 11-03-2014 8:35pm

So I just got a sweet little deal on adverts. I found a set of Ventura luggage very cheap. This is one of the best tailored/fitted luggage sets you can get but they are mad expensive. Each one is made specifically for your bike model. I got the whole set for my bike, and a Haynes manual, for €100! Sweet!

However just after buying it I then realise there is a minor difference between the 04/05 and the 06/07 models, so my rails might not fit exactly so i may need to swap or something. Still I'm happy with the deal. Doing touring with proper luggage will be so much better now!

RosieJoe · 13-03-2014 2:04pm

Snapped the key in my lock in work today, just after locking up the back wheel!

The snapped bit was still lodged in the lock so I managed to get a small screwdriver in and turn it. Now to buy another lock for work.

Might have to have a go on the new bike

aaakev · 13-03-2014 4:26pm

Ya were lucky it worked out and ya didnt have to try cut the lock!

Wonda-Boy · 13-03-2014 4:27pm

RosieJoe wrote: »

Snapped the key in my lock in work today, just after locking up the back wheel!

The snapped bit was still lodged in the lock so I managed to get a small screwdriver in and turn it. Now to buy another lock for work.

Might have to have a go on the new bike

Bet it takes CANDY FLOSS for petrol.

Wossack · 13-03-2014 4:28pm

looks like a sweet ride

>.>

RosieJoe · 13-03-2014 5:10pm

aaakev wrote: »

Ya were lucky it worked out and ya didnt have to try cut the lock!

I had visions of needing to get an angle grinder or cutters at it!

galwaytt · 13-03-2014 6:27pm

In London working last week, I visited BMW Park Lane and looked at the new bikes, so interesting comparison on an F800GT.

So, UK price, converted to €9849.
RoI price is €11400

So, the difference is huge, at €1551, right ?

Actually, no. There's not VRT in UK, but there is here. VRT on that model is €1148.

Which means the actual difference is €403, vis-à-vis dealer, shipping etc.

It wouldn't pay you to drive to Dublin from here to save €403.

The VRT, otoh.................well, that's something you have to take up with Enda & Co: it's not dealers et al creaming it - at least they do something for your money.......

MonstaMash · 13-03-2014 6:39pm

BMW F800GT $11,890 full spec 2014 US prices...that's €8550, €2850 difference in price, makes you think :eek: :rolleyes:

RosieJoe · 13-03-2014 6:48pm

galwaytt wrote: »

In London working last week, I visited BMW Park Lane and looked at the new bikes, so interesting comparison on an F800GT.

So, UK price, converted to €9849.
RoI price is €11400

So, the difference is huge, at €1551, right ?

Actually, no. There's not VRT in UK, but there is here. VRT on that model is €1148.

Which means the actual difference is €403, vis-à-vis dealer, shipping etc.

It wouldn't pay you to drive to Dublin from here to save €403.

The VRT, otoh.................well, that's something you have to take up with Enda & Co: it's not dealers et al creaming it - at least they do something for your money.......

I thought there's more to it than that. You can knock the UK VAT on it as the bike is being exported and then you need to add the Irish VAT on top. Then add VRT on top of the total figure

galwaytt · 13-03-2014 7:38pm

RosieJoe wrote: »

I thought there's more to it than that. You can knock the UK VAT on it as the bike is being exported and then you need to add the Irish VAT on top. Then add VRT on top of the total figure

Not really - they have 20% we have 23% - hardly earth shattering.

Either way, it's the tax that's the issue.

@MonstaMash - does that include state taxes though ?

Zascar · 13-03-2014 7:38pm

Friend of mine works for BMW. He says that Motorrad runs at a loss - they do it for exposure and promotion etc. Mad.

MonstaMash · 13-03-2014 7:39pm

galwaytt wrote: »

@MonstaMash - does that include state taxes though ?

YES :eek:

Wonda-Boy · 13-03-2014 10:25pm

Ehhhh, who wants a BMW anyway. More buttons on them things then Cadburys. Should come with instruction manuals to wave as standard!

:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

galwaytt · 14-03-2014 11:06am

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Ehhhh, who wants a BMW anyway. More buttons on them things then Cadburys. Should come with instruction manuals to wave as standard!

:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

Lol, you'll love this pic so, taken last Friday in London.........you'd need an extra pair of hands ! :pac:

Btw - if anyone knows where I could source thosen (blue & red) switches, I'd appreciate it - I do have a requirement to add some stuff to a few bikes here, but quality waterproof switches are hard to come by.

Wonda-Boy · 14-03-2014 11:45am

Looks like an emergency services bike tbh....had similar on a kwacker I was on at the NEC bike show.

blade1 · 14-03-2014 12:48pm

Decided to bite the bullet and give my bikes a proper home.

Wonda-Boy · 14-03-2014 1:36pm

blade1 wrote: »

Decided to bite the bullet and give my bikes a proper home.

Might need a roof on that fella.....:pac::pac:

blade1 · 14-03-2014 1:45pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Might need a roof on that fella.....:pac::pac:

Nah,weather's grand now shur!:pac:

Mr Sheen! · 14-03-2014 3:48pm

blade1 wrote: »

Decided to bite the bullet and give my bikes a proper home.

Nice looking into one myself at the moment! What size is that?

blade1 · 14-03-2014 3:49pm

4m x 7m

Mr Sheen! · 14-03-2014 3:53pm

A lot bigger than I would be getting as I will just have the one bike in it and sure I am only renting at the moment? Is that insulated on the inside?? I heard that you can get a fair bit of condensation on the metal?? What type of door are you gonna go for??

blade1 · 14-03-2014 4:02pm

leppla wrote: »

A lot bigger than I would be getting as I will just have the one bike in it and sure I am only renting at the moment? Is that insulated on the inside?? I heard that you can get a fair bit of condensation on the metal?? What type of door are you gonna go for??

Non drip roof and walls.
I said I might as well make it big enough while I was at it.
There'll be a couple of bikes going in it.
I also wanted to be able to work on my car in it.
Roller door on it.

Mr Sheen! · 14-03-2014 4:04pm

blade1 wrote: »

Non drip roof and walls.
I said I might as well make it big enough while I was at it.
There'll be a couple of bikes going in it.
I also wanted to be able to work on my car in it.
Roller door on it.

Happy days. Ya wont know yourself with all that space. Couch down the back and a fridge for the beers

:D
Best of look with it.

blade1 · 14-03-2014 4:10pm

leppla wrote: »

Happy days. Ya wont know yourself with all that space. Couch down the back and a fridge for the beers :D
Best of look with it.

Haha, thinking the same myself!
Even thinking of putting a stove in it, not sure if that safe to do though!
Hopefully it will be finished tomorrow.

Then next week, I must put down a concrete ramp and dig a trench for cables for sockets and lights.

aaakev · 14-03-2014 8:53pm

Propper man cave! A stove would be a great idea, plenty of ŕoom to keep the bikes away from it

blade1 · 14-03-2014 9:26pm

aaakev wrote: »

Propper man cave! A stove would be a great idea, plenty of ŕoom to keep the bikes away from it

I know, if I put a stove in, I'll have to build another shed for the bikes:pac:

Wonda-Boy · 14-03-2014 10:18pm

leppla wrote: »

Happy days. Ya wont know yourself with all that space. Couch down the back and a fridge for the beers :D
Best of look with it.

Couch!!!! Fook that the missus will be in, bar stool and a dirty calender on the wall. SORTED.

blade1 · 14-03-2014 10:23pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Couch!!!! Fook that the missus will be in, bar stool and a dirty calender on the wall. SORTED.

What she don't know, won't hurt her..:pac:

galwaytt · 15-03-2014 1:43am

blade1 wrote: »

Haha, thinking the same myself!
Even thinking of putting a stove in it, not sure if that safe to do though!
Hopefully it will be finished tomorrow.

Then next week, I must put down a concrete ramp and dig a trench for cables for sockets and lights.

Don't do a stove. Seriously. Petrol fumes and stoves don't go together. .....

And make sure you insure it as well.

Wonda-Boy · 15-03-2014 9:54am

blade1 wrote: »

What she don't know, won't hurt her..:pac:

What she blind as a bat....not to see a 4x7m command centre. If you have it off side somewhere nice then happy days.

blade1 · 15-03-2014 10:29am

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

What she blind as a bat....not to see a 4x7m command centre. If you have it off side somewhere nice then happy days.

:pac::pac:
She can see it alright,
But she only sees a big metal box, where as I'm seeing Batmans cave crossed with the Bada Bing Club :pac::pac:

Wonda-Boy · 15-03-2014 11:03am

FORGETTABOUTIT!

Wonda-Boy · 15-03-2014 1:07pm

Last week I covered the bike in ACF50 after a brief wash.....this week the bike is a hell of alot cleaner and looks alot better too. And that is after getting caught in all sorts of sh1t weather.

Really is great stuff, can use it everywhere except the brake discs etc. Even the plastics come up super (but dont let it creep)

Well worth the outlay IMHO.

Cienciano · 18-03-2014 11:44pm

Cienciano · 21-03-2014 10:38pm

Zascar · 21-03-2014 11:21pm

blade1 wrote: »

Decided to bite the bullet and give my bikes a proper home.

Dude that is savage, fair play. Nice to have the space I'd love something like that one day.

Today I got told that there were complaints about my ground anchor installation in the underground carpark - that it's a possible trip hazard and I have to remove it. fukkers.

RosieJoe · 21-03-2014 11:27pm

Zascar wrote: »

Dude that is savage, fair play. Nice to have the space I'd love something like that one day.

Today I got told that there were complaints about my ground anchor installation in the underground carpark - that it's a possible trip hazard and I have to remove it. fukkers.

Can you not sink it into the floor so that it lies flat when not in use? Or sink it and put a lid on it so that it's a flat finish

blade1 · 21-03-2014 11:34pm

Zascar wrote: »

Dude that is savage, fair play. Nice to have the space I'd love something like that one day.

It's a good size but the costs are adding up from what I oringinally thought.
I still have to dig a trench about 10m long for cables, buy sockets, lights and switches and also a concrete ramp and outside light.

Cienciano · 21-03-2014 11:37pm

Zascar wrote: »

Dude that is savage, fair play. Nice to have the space I'd love something like that one day.

Today I got told that there were complaints about my ground anchor installation in the underground carpark - that it's a possible trip hazard and I have to remove it. fukkers.

It's not a trip hazard, people are just arseholes and have to have something to complain about.

Wonda-Boy · 21-03-2014 11:45pm

Cienciano wrote: »

It's not a trip hazard, people are just arseholes and have to have something to complain about.

Ahh ffs thats very unfair Cienciano....What about people with big feet they have to live there too ya know.

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