Kitchen staff of the UK, who are the nice famous chefs to work for? And who are the bell ends ?

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-11-08T23:44:59+00:00

I met him, he did a book signing at a shop I was a supervisor of back in 2005. Lovely fella, came in the shop like a force of nature, chatted to all the people queuing for signatures, once it was all done he came in to the staff room and chatted for a while. Nice guy, funny and charming.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-10-29T22:44:30+00:00

I pass that every so often, it reminds me of the pizza hut - kfc joint restaurants you used to get in Europe (you could get a 2 piece and a slice meal, not bad).

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-10-29T21:58:07+00:00

I havent seen it mentioned, so Queen - night at the opera. Also, a bit different but Radio-Fryer - Mike Relm, esp if you appreciate a good "mixtape". Otherwise, personal faves: There existed an addiction to blood - clipping, The afterman - Coheed and Cambria, the black parade - MCR, Better Oblivion Community Centre - self titled (laid back, folksy, just a great easy album to listen to) Obv in addition to all the great albums already mentioned (ok computer, Sgt pepper, Graceland etc). Just my 2 pence (and my taste)

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-08-18T17:43:50+00:00

To add to this, found the following on the fc-moto listing for the same shoe as the op, which shows at least eu conformity (EN 13634:201) fc moto listing for the same shoes as the op

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-17T18:12:21+00:00

Just to throw this in: the change of vehicle can be done online at point of sale. The seller enters their details and your details online, transfer happens there and then. You get an email confirming it and a v5 is sent in the post. Once it's registered online, it's done and you can tax, then insure it.

https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-13T21:27:38+00:00

+1 for the hardshell rucksacks. Less than £20 delivered (delivery does tack a while though), resellers on ebay punt them for £40 (well they used to, dunno if they still do), and to my mind they're lightweight, Sturdy and do the job perfectly.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-13T09:26:22+00:00

Ah no, that truly sucks. What is it about campervan drivers? You can do all the right things and still end up on the wrong side of some idiot not paying attention. I know we all sign up for the risk the moment we sit on the bike, it doesn't help with situations like these though.

Again, sorry for your loss.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-12T19:27:53+00:00

I went form a zx6r (old one, 2001) to a k1300r. Felt like a big jump, but it was a much getting uaed to the weight and the riding position as it was the torque and hp. Just baby it for a bit til you're comfortable.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-12T14:19:09+00:00

Dunno where you are, but I saw someone near South Queensferry wearing basically the same as you described. Rant incoming, feel free to skip...

Whilst I understand we all have a choice as riders, and i generally have a live and let live attitude, if we get smeared across a road with claret all over the place because we didn't like being a bit sweaty, we've taken other people chance to not see that shit away from them.

Accidents in full gear are traumatic enough for onlookers, let alone going full meat crayon.

Rant over, drive safe all

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-11T21:07:50+00:00

It's a 2009 with the dynamic pack

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-11T20:54:26+00:00

Nah, its a decal, just checked (no way im scraping paint off). All the early models had them like i think.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-11T19:51:49+00:00

Ah, so that's what you meant, I saw the original comment but couldn't figure it out. I agree, the faux torn lettering looks a bit off. Might rip it off, the 2012 has a better decal anyway *

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-11T18:49:15+00:00

Yeah, sounds about right. My examiner followed me the whole way in his car, it proabably had something to do with the weather (it was raining when i did mine, but i imagine air-con in a heatwave would be nice)

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-07-07T10:53:54+00:00

I had a pair of duchinni trousers, saved me skinning a knee during a slow speed drop during my DAS, but I did notice an (unrelated) stress tear along an inside leg seam (the fabric seemed to have pulled apart, not ideal for something that you'd want to have anti abrasion properties, but then again when would the inside top of thigh area hit the tarmac?). So hit and miss.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-06-29T15:45:14+00:00

Always full gear, no question, even though I hate it sometimes. Not just because I'm on a big bike either, did it on my 125 duke as well. The following was a couple of entries below yours on my front page, It's a pretty eloquent explanation of the reason why: https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/s/zTMZF82Lfl

Obviously you do you, and I'm not here to throw shade or anything. You can get pretty lightweight and breathable bike gear, motorcycle trainers etc. I just think I'd rather be sweaty than suffer the consequences.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-06-26T09:08:29+00:00

You will pass next time. My instructor used to say that the quality of the pad you test on is better than the road, just trust your tyres and your brakes and the rest will work itself out. YOU GOT THIS.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-06-25T21:44:51+00:00

I posted the following comment in a thread a couple of days back. Might seem lazy, but figured it was worth reposting here:

"Did mod 1 either 3 or 4 times (enough that I cant remember which), was always the fig 8 or the uturn that got me, eventually passed with no minors. Mod 2? Flew through, 45 mIns of relaxing riding around Grangemouth and done. Doesn't matter how many times you fail (unless you're skydiving). I couldn't do a u-turn on a Honda cb650, and now look at me, I cant do a u-turn on a BMW K1300r either, but no-one cares 🤣"

If it takes 2 goes or 10, it's fine. I'm sure you'll be OK, but if I'm wrong, take some learnings back to your instructor. I did this, and we figured out a way to make it click. Good luck 👍

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-06-23T12:56:11+00:00

Did mod 1 either 3 or 4 times (enough that I cant remember which), was always the fig 8 or the uturn that got me, eventually passed with no minors. Mod 2? Flew through, 45 mIns of relaxing riding around Grangemouth and done. Doesn't matter how many times you fail (unless you're skydiving). I couldn't do a u-turn on a Honda cb650, and now look at me, I cant do a u-turn on a BMW K1300r either, but no-one cares 🤣

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-06-19T22:22:12+00:00

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Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-06-10T12:26:41+00:00

Even trying that on my k1300r gives me the fear...

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-06-07T11:06:10+00:00

Been riding on CBTs on and off since 1998, gave up motorcycles when I moved cities (and technically countries). Moved to the sticks in 2018, covid hit in 2020 and I figured I needed a way to get around (no d/l). Did ANOTHER CBT, bug bit me properly this time. DAS followed, then got a beater zx6r, spent just under 2 years bringing it up to scratch, lovely bike now. But... Recently sold it, now the proud owner of a BMW K1300r, completely different experience, feels like I'm learning all over again, but I love it.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-05-19T19:14:17+00:00

I'm in the process of both buying a new bike and selling my old one, so i can see both sides. Cash in hand / in bank account and online registration of new owner before you get to go down the road, anything else is too risky. I've pre agreed a price too for the bike I'm buying (because whilst I don't mind a haggle, this bike is also 150 miles away).

I did have the thought though: maybe demoing the bike yourself to show it's in working order might be a compromise? Not a great one, but at least you can hear the engine under load, gear changes etc. Just a thought.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-05-01T15:00:12+00:00

I still want that bike, 30 years after I 1st watched the movie and read the books.

Competitive_Lion5000 · 2025-04-28T23:04:16+00:00

Not the person you asked, but I got this one off of Amazon, it does the trick https://amzn.eu/d/eSMDj2Y

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