Hmm- would also prob make a good whisky atomiser I reckon!

2 pages and no Yetis?? (kinda)..

It’s the one at the back btw.

Have to look up the code for your tv and enter it into the remote..
Can’t quite remember how but google will reveal all..

Had no probs with the same size on my 09 575. The reverb just slotted in snugly.. Slightly tighter than the old Thomson post but still ok..
It had always been a close fit though- putting the post in I could hear air leaking out the weld holes.,

I believe the russians are the opposite- refer to them as males? Maybe?

Stw’er in restrained posting shocker!!
I honestly wouldn’t pay £3k for a bike is never seen in person!
Let us know how you get on.. And once it’s done name and shame!

You mean where the exchange doesnt belong to Sky?
Had ours for a few years.. Had it for a coupla years then started having problems- turns out we had always had a rubbish speed- only realised when we had an IT bod mate come to do some basic checks. Had about 4 engineers out- ended up with new wires from the telegraph pole to the socket (open reach engineers, no charge) but we’re still having probs. eventually the exchange was swapped to a sky one and the issue was resolved. 10 times faster, and the price went down cos it was a sky exchange so happy days.
Sky customer service is crap though- every call goes through the basic call centre who aren’t based in this country, there’s no direct way to contact the complaints team- you have to fill out a form online and wait for them to get back to you (also not in this country) and all in took about 6 months to sort the problems and get our complaint dealt with. We did get a further discount for 6 months so although it was a major pita at least it was sorted out eventually.
We can’t get virgin in our area so sky was our only real option for all three..

Jeezo- the front looks a bit busy though- prone to over heating? Not sure how good the reflectors are either?
Think I’m gonna stick with Smudge for my next light..

The 6 quid I paid for delivery from rosebikes.de (or whatever it was!) was great value. Delivered by DHL and had a tracking number that told (amongst other things) me my reverb was en route from the retailer to the depot in Germany! Jeezo!

Yep, apologies for the quality but I’m in a hurry- must dash.

Seems like a good idea- like it.
Thought thenprice was a bit steep at first when I clicked on the link though!

Pair of these, as supplied by work. Actually quite warm and comfy if you wear a decent pair of socks..

Pair of these, as supplied by work. Actually quite warm and comfy if you wear a decent pair of socks..

Wah? Meh.

My three year old manages the first set ok. One extreme or the other though- he either crawls round or flies off at the 2nd corner!
Loves it though!

My three year old manages the first set ok. One extreme or the other though- he either crawls round or flies off at the 2nd corner!
Loves it though!

Don’t go near the pikeys- have heard some horror stories from proper builders!
Our driveway has two runs of slabs on a sand/cement base. Added another 6 slabs where the car sits so when you get out its dry.. Laid them on a gravel base with sand on top. I was dubious about it but FIL said it should be fine.
After a month of heavy rain and the car too-ing and fro-ing its still level and secure..

I suspect that bwaarp possibly missed a 😉 out somewhere eh?
Mind you, his final point is valid- that’s why I have a wife now.

Tried the rockrider but was gonna mod it into something v similar to the current set up tbh..
Works fine and doesnt contact the frame when the suspension compresses- cos I iz soo gnar!
(aye right!).
Anyways, as much as I love a good bodge, it just works and was fairly cheap too..

How about one of these?-

Can’t remember the name but someone will- did some v wet commutes and mounted close to the tyre stops most of the spray- also had the added benefit of allowing swingarm movement- plus it can be fittedat the back or the front on your forks. The mounts are a bit clunky but it is fairly secure.

I was in a ery, very similar situation to yours. Had a lass who I was friends with for 10+years. Had made a drunken pass early on in our friendship but was laughed off. Stayed good friends, then a few years ago after meeting a lass in Albania who came over to visit, then went home, we ended up getting together. I had liked her for years and it had become a bit of a joke in our group about when we would eventually get together but it didnt happen till after the Albanian went home- jealousy maybe? It acted as some sort of catalyst somehow I guess.
Was a bit strange at first being a couple as we knew each other so well but still had a lot of fun firsts to do- was also a laugh seeing the look on folks faces when we told them we were actually together!
7 years later we’re married with 2 kids and still happy (most of the time..) I had written out the story in a lot more
detail there but thought a more concise version would be better.
Have a coupla glasses of wine together, just enough for Dutch Courage but not so much that she thinks you’re pissed, try and steer the conversations round to relationships, and tell her how you feel but with a get out if she’s not happy bout the idea- you never know-she might feel the same, if not, at least you know and can get on with being friends still..
Having been in the same situation I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you
Let us know how you get on!

Mmmm, Darcey..

Saves a bit of weight, changes the feel of the grip (I though my back tyre was flat- it wasnt)and helps reduce punctures- apparently.
Whats not to like?
It can be a faff, but once its done its usually fine after that.

Noted to watch later!

Know what DJ15 means but if I’d been ripped off big-style i’d be glad if someone could provide me with some info.

Didn’t there used to be a man v horse race somewhere years back? Think the bike may have snuck in at some point too!

Separated from the wife for medical reasons for a coupla nights last year. Missus was pregnant, miscarried and needed emergency surgery so although not quite the same I can imagine how you’re feeling.
Had went to the Gp cos she was a bit sore, rushed to hospital then once I’d went home in the early hours was called to say she was going down for surgery to stem the bleeding.
If you’re home alone it’s hard being alone with your thoughts- was in bits at the time but was such a shock to us both and I wasnt really able to take it all in.
I was very lucky in a way cos we had our boy at home so had to look after him which gave me something else to think about. Also had family and friends who were a great help too.
Hopefully you’ve got some support too mate- talk to people- it helps- on here or in real life- no ones gonna tell you to Mtfu- think you’ve done fine so far already.. Try and get some sleep if you can.
Sorry for rambling a bit. You’ll both be in my thoughts.

Heard of folk giving them sedatives.?

Crc have a couple under £20 at the mo, also 10% off at the mo so joe blow should be a touch over £20..

Joe blows can just about be had for that money..

Cheers Ads- It’s running clear, even with all the leaves on it!
It slopes slightly up towards the garage but the main issue with it seems to be that it’s raised up proud of the slabs by a centimetre or two- the water isn’t getting into it in the first place..

The drain is connected to a main drain, and although there are leaves and stuff on it it runs ok..
Hopefully will address the drain and slab issue- but my main issue is the amount of water coming through from the neighbours property..

There is a drain fitted along the length of the garage, sits slightly proud of the slabs though which also won’t be helping.
Will be looking to get it laid flush at some point soon, prob gonna have to pull up some of the slabs also as the water pools around them and seems to have got under them too.
Sorry- moving away to the left from the other side of the wall there’s about 2 feet then a raised bed- means there’s a channel with a slight downslope running down towards the houses- when it really pours the water flows down the length of it and under our wall. Comes through at the back, and closer to the house at the conservatory..
Take on board the comments about the vegetation helping drainage but looking through it it’s mostly thorns and brambles- there seems to be a flat, smooth surface which prob isnt helping the run-off problem in the neighbours garden.. I mean there’s a slight slope down towards the wall on her side too.

I used to ride my s-works enduro through Dennistoun- no visible tattoos though!

Sorry- Dennistoun!

That bit of Denniston isn’t too bad- Onslow is one of the “Drives” apparently- my mrs grew up there and I lived just round the corner in Whitehill St for a bit. Admittedly there are some shitholes just south of Duke St and just north of the Parade..
Some lovely big tenements round there and yes, a lot of students too, ESP since they chucked up all the new flats..
But if you’ve lived, or sometimes even walked through the area at all, you’d prob be able to differenciate between a student and a ned fairly easily.. Growing up in the east end I reckon I could quite easily.. Not sure about a student who may have already been a ned but there’s exceptions to every rule eh?
The OP was concerned enough to post up here- fair enough I say.. Someone on here might know the bike or if it was stolen.
Edit- any more spec info apart from saddle? Forks? An older epic poss?

Whereabouts mate- just so I can keep an eye out?

Sleep when you can!! That is all.

Yep- using one on my 575.. Had thought of trying something similar in a homebrew fashion but would have been very similar to it.
Have used crud catchers in the past but had to mount it high up due to the rear wheel arc. It keeps the profile a bit cleaner, does the job, and was reasonably cheap too..
Plus I’ve got a reverb to go on so will keep most of the crap off it!

Alpin, I believe the second skin issue has been discussed on multiple pages and still isn’t being used.
At least when global thermo-nuclear war kicks off I know where there’ll be a structure still standing that has bikes in it!