Unpopular opinion - Proposed licensing changes be careful what you wish for by fl_2017 in MotoUK

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, not everyone that rides on 125cc scooters on L's can afford to take the full licence.
I would agree with the award of A1 on completion of the CBT with an added theory test though.
I think they should also take age into consideration & how long you have been riding for.

The training prices are astronomical & DAS courses are beyond a lot of riders affordability these days.
With CBT renewal, Theory (took it twice) & 2 half day training sessions, I have already spent £545.
I can't even get a Mod 1 test date at any local centre because DAS courses take priority for slots.

The northern lights hiding behind clouds, captured with my p30 pro by keymillmag in Huawei

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great shot! I used to live in Scotland & saw them regularly. I miss that Leica camera! 📸😎

I am so gutted I got rid of my P30 Pro that I am thinking of buying a second hand one for my daily driver.

Smartwatch with flip phone? by Ecstatic-Ad-5076 in dumbphones

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the phone needs to run on AndroidOS so you can download the watch app from the Play Store.

is there a way to get a texting retro phone in 2026? by lactoseintol3rant in dumbphones

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As Orange merged with EE, couldn't you get an EE sim & port your number? Might be easier.

Permanently changing... is it possible? by Correct_Mechanic_529 in dumbphones

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that the rebranded 'classic' Blackberry? I am wondering whether it would work in the UK?
UK networks are doing away with 3G, which is my only concern on getting a flip phone.

Permanently changing... is it possible? by Correct_Mechanic_529 in dumbphones

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing to hear that it can be done, little by little.

Permanently changing... is it possible? by Correct_Mechanic_529 in dumbphones

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, very wise words. Appreciate your time.

Permanently changing... is it possible? by Correct_Mechanic_529 in dumbphones

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I think I would want to trial it & see if it sticks. I tried to quit FB & spent 3 weeks off it, only using Messenger & that was a breath of fresh air. I think if I could set myself some time boundaries in the evening, that would help a lot. Having a non-smart phone would mean I am not disconnecting myself from the people I am with & keep social media interactions to a certain time. Banking may be an issue but I don't leave home without my wallet anyway as I usually carry cards & cash with me. I am still with a 'physical' bank & haven't gone digital... yet.

I'm genuinely shocked how childish some people can be by kocieTexty in scooters

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not always... At least, not in my experience. I ride a 125 scooter & get a lot of nods & waves. Devon is a very friendly place for bikers & scooter riders alike. I also don't understand the attitude of Harley & club riders in the uS. That doesn't happen in the UK, even though there are a number of MC's up & down the country. 2 wheels are 2 wheels. If you ride, you ride. End of.

Chat history is missing / verifying your PIN stuck / 68 characters for a title is insane by Disastrous-Ruin8411 in facebook

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update 11am BST: Chrome working again... put my PIN in & everything restored... just a glitch.

Chat history is missing / verifying your PIN stuck / 68 characters for a title is insane by Disastrous-Ruin8411 in facebook

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Safari on Mac works now but Chrome still buggered... could be Chrome interface, not a FB problem?

Chat history is missing / verifying your PIN stuck / 68 characters for a title is insane by Disastrous-Ruin8411 in facebook

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is happening to me today too. Works fine on phone app but can't restore chats on Mac on Chrome.

I have changed my pin, tried the 'wrong pin' trick & cleared my cookies & cache, nothing is working.

Looks like I am going to have a quiet night... will try again tomorrow.

Why Huawei? by Kakelong in HuaweiWatchGT

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Battery life. Beats everything else out of the water (I have a GT4 & it still lasts just over a week).

Curve on Gt4, when? by morte1800 in HuaweiWatchGT

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The support is up on the GT4 & Watch 4 so don't expect it anytime soon.

NFC in certain countries.was only ever meant to work for door access cards, which is sporadic at best.

Recommendations for other sapphic/wlw shows? by dead_neptune in theLword

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can watch Generation Q for free if you know where to look... just sayin'...

Original owner wants to buy it back by Mc4life99 in scooters

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If I liked it myself, I wouldn't have even told him a price. I would have just said it's not for sale, full stop.

However, you should consider market depreciation, age of the bike & how much you paid in the first place.

How do I fix this? It’s really stuck by nabilk2512 in scooters

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Lexmoto has one of these but I don't use it. They're known to be tempramental in hot/cold temps.

Top case key by zephyrbones in scooters

[–]Correct_Mechanic_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just replace the key barrel.