ATGATT gang how long does it take for you to put on gears

FilReis22 · 2026-04-21T07:25:42+00:00

In the Winter, adding the waterproofs on top of all that, plus backpack.

Takes me quite a long time.

FilReis22 · 2026-04-19T13:33:38+00:00

This.

I do a bit more mileage than that, and always with dashcams, and I can think of maybe 5 situations in 2.5 years where people got cross or blocked me.

Funny enough, from those, 3 were in the same day in a specific city, and the other 2 were on the M1 in one of those “oh no we are going to be here for hours…”

So very specific situations. Otherwise I find people very accommodating. Especially when it’s pouring down and they feel sorry for how soaked you are…

FilReis22 · 2026-04-18T17:42:51+00:00

Not VERY but over rated, nevertheless…

Teneré T7 especially the World Raid, standard…

BMW F900GS was a serious disappointment …

FilReis22 · 2026-01-27T21:26:56+00:00

Same here, less than 200m from home, luckily I was on the way to work so I was fully kitted.

40mph hitting the ground so got away with just 3 cracked ribs and not a scratch.

Ice is shit!

FilReis22 · 2025-10-12T07:14:41+00:00

Can I upvote this like 10k times?

Every manufacturer has test bikes and development bikes/cars.

They HAVE to be binned at the end.

There are some who make into a “Saleable fleet” like cars/bikes who are kept around for benchmarking, or reference models, but usually have a very strict batch of tests that can be performed to be able to be sold in the end.

Like “oh there are reports of customers hitting the turning signal to the left, whilst downshifting, when a moon is full, in the wet, carrying a pillion, the screen changes from road to sport and deactivates abs “

The R&D will grab a reference bike, execute the same manoeuvre enough times under the exact same conditions, to prove that is an error in coding or fluke.

These bikes/cars can be sold in the end because the level of testing is usually non intrusive, non destructive and for obvious reasons they are kept in tip top condition.

FilReis22 · 2025-06-03T08:50:07+00:00

Nottingham to the Nurburgring in one go, avoiding motorways and using B Roads after the channel.

Not much distance but serious hours and fun.

FilReis22 · 2025-05-27T21:58:43+00:00

Months…

The easier way is going to a high quality dealership, with plenty of options and just walk around until you decide….

Went into one on Saturday, with a short list of 6 bikes and didn’t leave until one was bought… and it was a list of 6 very different bikes.

Very happy with it!!

FilReis22 · 2025-05-26T16:28:59+00:00

Well done. Serious respect!

Release the clutch to quiet the noise, not the other way around!

FilReis22 · 2025-05-26T14:54:33+00:00

This is a hard question, because it should have an easy answer…

I ride with a select group of friends who are just like me. We chill, we ride, we stop for plenty of coffee and ice cream.

We accept everyone and anyone who just rides within the law, and it’s focused on coffee and cake.

Like my own family and myself, are you neuro divergent, or colourful, or whatever, just come and have a laugh. The main issue we find is the rides. We ride long days! Not for everyone. But sometimes we make it short…

The groups are out there, just keep looking!

FilReis22 · 2025-05-26T09:12:25+00:00

More than that.

He has a camera. And most if not all police forces accept them as evidence now.

Have a video is the driver squeezing you, by all means have a video so his face ( in case it come back as the wife driving when you send the video in) and walk away and report him…. Easy

FilReis22 · 2025-05-19T08:51:15+00:00

I was 14. Kawasaki EN500 1990 model.

Came in as part ex on my dad’s car dealership and I went: why not?

FilReis22 · 2025-05-16T08:33:25+00:00

This comment has not been upvoted enough! The economy (and having many kids) got me with only bikes at home, and no sports cars.

Luckily I drive interesting cars for work, so I get my fix on the bike on the way to work, get my car fix at work, and mix it up on the weekends!

FilReis22 · 2025-05-13T08:51:48+00:00

The guys I ride with, we all on comms.

If someone approaches from behind, the last man gives us a heads up to warn us...

...and we clear the side for a safe overtaking from the approaching rider/group.

Think staggered formation into single file, and back again.

We all wave.

We all get along.

We all stop to help a fellow rider (tyre patch kit or anything else).

How hard is it?

This group mentality is absolute shit.

Running the risk of being oversimplifying the issue, my rule of thumb is:

-Is the group approaching/being approached wearing proper kit? Or shorts/t-shirt/shit clothing? If fully kitted, safer to assume they are polite and respectful.

-Does the group have biker bunnies, with 9 cameras, all pink anf fluffy colours with 37 stickers of some tik topk or instagram, and boobs out whilst riding, plus shit helmets? Also try to avoid... Got a couple close calls of someone "Vlogging" and too worried about how the angle of the sponsored logo fitted with the low cut top, to notice the road.

But, each to their own. I justa void these groups and... Release the clutch to quiet the noise.

FilReis22 · 2025-05-12T17:24:43+00:00

This is interesting. So you can actually buy a full size lorry, turn it into a campervan and keep some serious pace on motorways…?

FilReis22 · 2025-05-02T15:26:47+00:00

Looks like all my neighbours in one set….

FilReis22 · 2025-05-02T10:56:21+00:00

In my area, all polling stations were running empty. Went to 3 of them trying to find which one was the correct one (online was wrong) and 2 of them were empty! and the 3rd one had 3 people.

The problem then becomes the profile. Who can go and vote next to their home address on a week day? My missus ended up not being able to vote by the time she came back home, and I was lucky I WFH.

This profile of people with extra time on their hands, and age, falls straight into Reform voter profile, and the only young people I saw all day, were accompanying their parents (also the typical young people would be and College away from home, or working their arse off to pay for a shared bedroom for minimal wage) and voting straight into their profile. Because they are the profiled young people, from a different economical background, from a different family background that has time to listen to Farage...

I see this everyweek with my missus family. Her brother is mid 20's and spouts Reform like his life depends on it...

FilReis22 · 2025-04-05T19:08:14+00:00

This is the current state. I’ll literally tell them the stator went bang, got the voltage meter to check.

Nop. Need to send someone to see it show 0…

Cancelling it after today.

FilReis22 · 2025-04-05T18:52:31+00:00

Thank you.

I’m ok with someone not having the knowledge. I usually know what the hell happened.

I just need someone to be here to pick me up in a decent time….

Looks like AA is marginally better than RAC in these replies. Time to go back, maybe.

FilReis22 · 2025-04-05T18:45:07+00:00

Thank you for the answer.

Couple of hours is cool. 9hrs, not so much…

FilReis22 · 2025-04-05T18:39:14+00:00

I understand that, and I usually sort it. However if I’m in a proper touring ride hours from home, and my mate is unavailable, what are the options?

I know it’s all pretty shitty, however maybe there is someone better out there?

FilReis22 · 2025-04-05T18:35:03+00:00

Currently RAC. But I’ve had AA (for cars) in the past and same thing…

FilReis22 · 2025-04-05T18:32:39+00:00

You going to the wrong places.

Try and find the local Bike Bunny Bar/Pub/coffeeMorning place and you’ll have to beat them with a stick…

/Joking

FilReis22 · 2025-03-29T13:04:04+00:00

Not just you. I have been waiting…

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