AberdeenBikers

RK6 wrote:Haha! Even I wouldn't be so stupid...

oh yes you would, and have, and I very sure you wont disappoint in the future with similar events

...with many of us doing similar…well almost

Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote:

RK6 wrote:so decided to push my bike to the top of a great big feck off hill for a bump start instead.

That is commitment.

When bump starting a bike always consider the consequences of having to push it back up the big hill if it doesn't start.

I was gutted when it didn't start off the button & there was no way I was letting that stop me getting out in the sun!

Dave wrote:

RK6 wrote:
Took the car round only to realise that ze Germans like hiding batteries deep in the engine bay under hideous amounts of plastic so decided to push my bike to the top of a great big feck off hill for a bump start instead.

Often the panzer cages have a positive terminal in an accessible location (like on the top of the engine) specifically for uses like this.

It may have a big red plastic cover !

Couldn't see anything other than a big black plastic monstrosity with Big Mans Wanger written all over it. Could've probed a little deeper but didn't bother (learnt my lesson last time )

Dave wrote:

RK6 wrote:Haha! Even I wouldn't be so stupid...

oh yes you would, and have, and I very sure you wont disappoint in the future with similar events

...with many of us doing similar…well almost

Don't know what you're speaking about Dave, I've never been known to do anything stupid.

Speaking of stupid things,

don't you hate it when you drop your ike twice in the same week, on both sides.

now thats two mirrors to replace.... anybody have "Big Mans Wanger black" nail polish to fillin the chips

aisgsimon wrote:Speaking of stupid things,

don't you hate it when you drop your ike twice in the same week, on both sides.

now thats two mirrors to replace.... anybody have "Big Mans Wanger black" nail polish to fillin the chips

Predictive text on the smart phone

Snow...like the stuff falling right now, just past Alford

Dave wrote:Snow...like the stuff falling right now, just past Alford

PLZ tell me you are joking about Snow ??? FFS .. Its my Birthday in 4 days, not meant to have snow on my birthday ???

Full on snowstorm in Aviemore yesturday. The hills are white again.

Wont last long though

Abz Wayne wrote:

Dave wrote:Snow...like the stuff falling right now, just past Alford

PLZ tell me you are joking about Snow ??? FFS .

Not kidding
Saturday morning the ground was white
All day Saturday there were snow showers
Sunday, so far only hail !

Zathos wrote:
Wont last long though

You think

riding thru heavy hail

A finally gorgeous today and I have "important" studying stuff to do

Dave wrote:

Abz Wayne wrote:

Dave wrote:Snow...like the stuff falling right now, just past Alford

PLZ tell me you are joking about Snow ??? FFS .

Not kidding
Saturday morning the ground was white
All day Saturday there were snow showers
Sunday, so far only hail !

And today...the ground is covered and it is currently snowing

People sitting on the right hand lane on duel carriageways holding up traffic behind them

…especially bikers

…specifically a rider on a red sports bike with what looked like they had a hand brake fitted and working well

Dave wrote:People sitting on the right hand lane on duel carriageways holding up traffic behind them

…especially bikers

…specifically a rider on a red sports bike with what looked like they had a hand brake fitted and working well

Probably the most stupid road law in the UK is the inability to overtake on either side on a dual carriageway or motorway. Particularly when the level of congestion in the fast lane is considered.... 30% of the road is empty.

When you decide to go for an overtake, click down a gear, open the throttle...then realise you should have clicked down two of three gears

When you spot a feckin great deal on ebay down south and think you've won it only for someone local to nip in and get it

loosing all commuting time you saved taking the bike to work on getting in and out of a boil in the bag suit with stuck zips...

Should have just taken the cage


Edit* I dont want to hear a word from you gortex people!!

haiax0 wrote:Edit* I dont want to hear a word from you gortex people!!

Should've bought the Gore-Tex stuff

Big Little Dave wrote:

haiax0 wrote:Edit* I dont want to hear a word from you gortex people!!

Should've bought the Gore-Tex stuff

or Sheltex...or C-change

i am rocking the sheltex jacket and trousers.. but i just dont trust it in heavy rain... I would like to go gortex one day but untill im flush enough a good old boil in the bag jumpsuit will have to make doo!

I did have Sheltex gloves once, never convinced by them.

I get the feeling that there should not be too much difference between the Goretex and Sheltex fabric, it is the overall design of the bit of kit that lets Sheltex down...but I might be wrong.

Every bit of Goretex kit I have bought has performed well and has been comfortable to wear.

I do buy Sheltex kit for my lads, but then are not often out in heavy rain on the bike.

Dave wrote:I did have Sheltex gloves once, never convinced by them.

I get the feeling that there should not be too much difference between the Goretex and Sheltex fabric, it is the overall design of the bit of kit that lets Sheltex down...but I might be wrong.

Every bit of Goretex kit I have bought has performed well and has been comfortable to wear.

I do buy Sheltex kit for my lads, but then are not often out in heavy rain on the bike.

i had the impression that the sheltex is tigh woven but mainly just waterproof spray as opposed to goretex which is no waterproofed / can function with proofing...

just guessing really

Dave wrote:Don't you just love...waking up to a nice sunny morning with just the right amount of cloud cover to take the edge off the low blinding sun, no wind, taking the naked bike, dry roads, getting the revs/corners just right, accelerating using one or two or six thousand rev's more than is strictly necessary to overtake (why...because you can )

There is no better way to start the day then with a good ride

Don't you just hate, when a great run turns to sh1te ...the dry roads runs out after a few miles , the thin cloud clear from the sun and you get blinded , twats in their cages use the right hand lane of a duel carriage way as a slow moving car park ...then indicate to turn right 6 miles later

Getting a wasp in your lid on the move.........