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H_Lime wrote: »

Jesus h, what you bang it off!?

Read page before this one H.

H_Lime wrote: »

Declare jihad on the wall!
Bad luck but good luck it wasn't your eye or brains:eek:
No lid for a month I'd say?

What brain? :pac:

Probably no lid for a while ffs.
Wonder can I go back driving for work soon or what.
They probably wouldn't care if I dropped dead but might not leave me drive in case I run into someone else

flashinthepan wrote: »

Feck that is ugly did they not have enough bandage to cover up the whole lot
:-) :-)
In all seriousness though looks like a decent bang alright hope you have a lot of paracetamol Lying about

I feel a lot more f*cked from it today than yesterday.
Couldn't sleep last night.
Any time I was nodding off I got a startle and was wide awake again.
It catching up with me now.
Hopefully sleep like a log tonight.

zubair wrote: »

Went for a brain scan, they found nothing. XD

Yeah?
Me too!! :pac:

I didn't think the wall stood a chance against your headbutt, Blade.

Mind yourself though, that's a nasty bang and concussions are no joke, especially if it's not your first. The bike'll still be there waiting for ya.

Anyone use Bluetooth headset / intercoms for listening to music / sat nav directions
Can you hear clearly with earplugs in ?
is it a distraction listening to music / radio do you guys find

I am thinking of getting the kit for the helmet Smart HJC 10B
https://www.motocard.com/en/electronic-gear/hjc-smart_hjc_10b_black.aspx?country=IE&currency=EUR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj_ng7dr17wIVju3tCh0OPAdlEAQYAiABEgInrvD_BwE

Only reason I was thinking of this kit is that it is made for my I90 Helmet
There is a battery recess built in to the helmet and the speakers will just snap in without any cutting or sticky tape / velcro

The sun visor slider is on the lower left and might be an issue for say the Sena 20 S which undoutably has more features

listermint wrote: »

Have a sena 20s but use with Shure earbuds to get better sound and also act as plugs. Can hear road just fine but can hear music and calls perfect too.


I don't find any of it a distraction.

Ah did not realise you could pair your 20 S with wireless earbuds instead of the speakers :-)
I wonder does the 10 offer that feature
Something else to consider
Cheers

listermint wrote: »

No these are plugged in wires ones . There's an auxillary input on the 20s.

Mine are wired in.

Is the sound on the native speakers not great? Need to buy a new system as the cardo I haves battery life is degrading. Only really use it to listen to music on my phone. The cardo is fine but would like to get an upgrade on the sound from the speakers

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

I find music has added greatly to my enjoyment of riding solo. I'd avoided it for ages due to a fear of it being distracting, but I haven't found it to be so.

It also makes riding two up way better, and I'd safely say it's the same with riding with a mate or a group (although I've not done that with an intercom yet).

So used to riding with music that it feels sort of empty when its not on, wouldn't be without it now.

flashinthepan wrote: »

Cheers Lad :-)
There is certainly no aux in on the 10B that i was thinking of getting
So I would imagine i would be stuck with the supplied speakers and im not so sure they would be great with earplugs in
i'm already half deaf as it is so want to keep the little hearing I have :-)
Just thought it may be handy for calls or gps directions while on the bike

Check the reviews on that model, I find most decent headsets, sena/ cardo basically, you can hear fine with ear plugs in. I wear ear plugs with mine and can hear everything even while on the motorway. The quality of music is lost a bit but you can still hear OK.

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

I find music has added greatly to my enjoyment of riding solo. I'd avoided it for ages due to a fear of it being distracting, but I haven't found it to be so.

It also makes riding two up way better, and I'd safely say it's the same with riding with a mate or a group (although I've not done that with an intercom yet).

I play tunes on the motorway but have to turn it way down around town, I find it distracting then.

I think using an intercom on a group spin makes it a lot more fun....maybe not for everyone else though LOL.

Cardo packtalk slim. Didn't go the JBL route but it's an option.

Edit: now that I think of it, I'm pretty sure it's designed for all HJC lids.

Skill Magill wrote: »

Is the sound on the native speakers not great? Need to buy a new system as the cardo I haves battery life is degrading. Only really use it to listen to music on my phone. The cardo is fine but would like to get an upgrade on the sound from the speakers

It's not that they are not good. I just find of I'm listening to podcast or radio the conversation gets missing in parts. And near pointless listening to that stuff unless your doing 70 KPH or below.

So the shures eliminated that. Plus also have the ear protection in one as such.

goblin59 wrote: »

Finally got Dad to agree to the next project.
A 1981 R100rs he has that needs a rebuild

Please don't ruin such a classic with a "cafe racer" project.

two wheels good wrote: »

Please don't ruin such a classic with a "cafe racer" project.

I would. Would get used more that way.

listermint wrote: »

I would. Would get used more that way.

haha a cafe racer would be the easiest way to rebuild it and then claim its custom if i just left bits off it xD

at most it will be a Naked bike.
Dad wants to put the S faring back, but we both agree its pretty ugly. he just doesn't want to have the S faring taking up space in the lockup

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

At this rate your work will be insisting you put a lid on before you enter the premises :pac:

How's the head?

Getting staples out Thursday.
Getting better every day.
Was getting a bit of confusion for the first few days but seem to be coming back to normal in that sense.
Head tender still.
I get tired easily and head starts hurting if i don't take it easy.

Anytime something enters my peripheral visional for a split second I think it's going to hit me.
When I walk from one room to another I think I'm going to hit my head of the door frame.
Its like my brain is telling me watch out.
That kinda stuff is annoying me.

Hospital gave me a leaflet that I just read yesterday which says not wise to drive for 4 weeks.
Work doctor will have to clear me for work anyway and as far as I know I won't be allowed do full days for a week or two when I do go back.

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Bangs on the head like that need time and rest... I have quite a bit of experience when it comes to getting knocks on the head and have a nasty scar myself!

Just take it easy, plenty of water, stay off the beer and mind yourself. Also seek lots of sympathy at home

Yeah my second time getting head split.
Got bottled into the back of the head long long ago.

Getting fed better than ever. I'd say I've nearly a stone put on already :pac:

zubair wrote: »

Make you wish you split your head open more often. XD

:pac:

Skill Magill wrote: »

Sorry man

Stay tuned for Thursday's instalment when that patch is removed :pac:

blade1 wrote: »

Stay tuned for Thursday's instalment when that patch is removed :pac:

Looking forward to seeing some gash.

Anyone done the bike2bike training in Mondello? Any use?

Edit: just searched and read a thread from a few years back. Sounds good! Hit me with fresh opinions if anyone has done it recently.

blade1 wrote: »

Are you not entertained??:pac:





I think I'm going to make it a subscription service...... No cashy....no gashy!!

Only on Onlyfans

Blade gets 'em (the staples) out....

blade1 wrote: »

Sorry to disappoint ye lads but today's gore fest is to be rescheduled.
Standing outside the doctors for 2 hrs waiting.
Got sick of it so I f**ked off home.

On top of that, before entering the place I was told I'd have to pay for treatment/cert for work/prescription etc. out of my pocket.

I'm supposed to have a free doctor from work but apparently these aren't covered.
What's the point in money coming out of my wages for medical every week so?

Dude, if you're okay for it just pay it and document everything, you'll get it back one way or the other, its a pain in the hoop though. Make an appointment in the morning and go back, stop being a dick You need to get your arse back down there dude

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Finally got put for a good spin today. Just under 100 miles, all around Meath and Louth. Had herself with me for the last 60 or so miles. Lovely spin, weather and scenery.

Got out n about today too down to Glenmalure :-)
Was a cracking day for it