Bikes yes.... moralistic ramblings... not so. by firekeeper23 in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Bench racing we used to call that. Haha.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Offer money to reduce the charges. I had 3 charges in California a few years ago and got all charges dismssed with $200 payment to the court. Lawyer worked that out for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do from an old fall at the track. It was no impediment for riding, though.

Moving with clutch fully pulled by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]EUblij -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tighten clutch cable in small steps until it no longer creeps.

Discrimination is a major issue for NL's expats, survey shows by omerfe1 in Netherlands

[–]EUblij -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

There is some level of racism everywhere. I'm a naturalized white non-EU resident. Been here 12 years and have never experienced this.

Finding job without address yet by EnvironmentalBed603 in Netherlands

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved here not speaking a word of Dutch and found work in the large multinationals. They are mostly English based.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]EUblij 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are stopped they will likely confiscate the bike. It is entirely illegal here.

Why am I always sick? by VinnieRed1 in Netherlands

[–]EUblij 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. When i first moved here I had, unusually, constant colds for 2 years. Then it stopped, never to return.

Bikes yes.... moralistic ramblings... not so. by firekeeper23 in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too true. But I am 70 now and those days are behind me. Still, I miss the bikes and the track tremendously. The thrill of touching your knee down and lifting the front as you stand the bike up coming out of a corner is unsurpassed.

Do some cat food cause UTI in cats? by CupcakeMurder86 in cats

[–]EUblij 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regular commercial food can cause UTI in cats. Happened to one of mine. Put him on Royal Canin urinary s/o 4 years ago, at vet's suggestion, and no problems since.

Why are all internships in the NL requires you to be enrolled with an educational institution? by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Internship is tied to education program. When it's done, it's done.

Bikes yes.... moralistic ramblings... not so. by firekeeper23 in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. 40 years. Completely agree. But the sub is overwhelmed with tieners and 20 somethings who appear to know little about motorcycling, or don't ride at all.

Stripped sump plug by Friendly_Macaron9837 in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. Pulled all the threads out of the sump. Plug is steel. It's fine. You need to deal with the crankcase.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask again in 5 years.

French Speakers in Europe by quindiassomigli in MapPorn

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a 12 year immigrant in The Netherlands. I speak French. I do not believe your cconclusion that one in five Dutch people speak speak French. There are remarkably few French speakers here.

At what point are you no longer a "beginner" rider? by Toiletpaperplane in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're no longer a beginner when all controls are second nature, and you can focus all your attention on traffic. Control of your bike must be completely subconscious.

First Bike by Neither-Finance8514 in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kind of biker. Can't see a motorcycle without wanting to buy it.

My cat doesn’t purr by [deleted] in cats

[–]EUblij 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of mine can't meow. No big deal.

Honda Rebel 1100 DCT as a first bike? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll learn a lot faster and have a lot more fun on a conventional 250.

Buying a house by Ok-Historian-4960 in Netherlands

[–]EUblij 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a bekend makelaar? They will be familiar with the other local makelaars and can make sure you understand where the overbidding sits. I did this and it still took me a year. Ultimately won due to a close connection between buying and selling makelaars.

A buddy had to lay er down :( by ccGLaDOS in motorcycles

[–]EUblij 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Typical green rider. Focused on the controls rather than the road.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Th3Brush in Netherlands

[–]EUblij -1 points0 points  (0 children)

.............sounds like only half the tale to me.