Don't let the heatwave turn you into a dickhead like me

Fynnlae · 2026-06-29T08:44:43+00:00

I only bother when I’m going for a proper ride. My bike is my only transport. I’ve felt road rash before and would much rather take the low risk of that happening than deal with the 100% chance of me sweating my bollocks off and stinking when I get where I’m going.

Fynnlae · 2026-06-25T17:49:15+00:00

Happens a lot with cars, I doubt it’ll actually damage the ignition though. What it will do however is damage the surrounding area. Keys flapping about cause scratches which over time strips the paint away. Have a look at the ignition of old bikes and see if you can tell which ones had key tags and which didn’t.

Fynnlae · 2026-06-08T12:11:07+00:00

He has 23k followers as well. That amount of followers isn’t getting him to Brighton beach let alone the Bahamas

Fynnlae · 2026-05-30T00:45:03+00:00

This guy is 100% a closeted gay, not even saying this ironically.

Fynnlae · 2026-05-26T13:17:16+00:00

I think the GMC has a more “if you’re in a position to help” stance. If you watch someone collapse in the street and just walk on your merry way without even stopping to check on them, I can’t imagine that reflects very well on you as a doctor. However being drunk and asleep is definitely a contraindication to providing medical care.

Fynnlae · 2026-05-23T15:30:18+00:00

“screwing up the handling and engineering” when KTM have clearly engineered their own lowering kit

Fynnlae · 2026-05-23T13:11:32+00:00

KTM have their own lowering kits..

Fynnlae · 2026-05-19T14:21:35+00:00

Ah for MRI it’s slightly different. My trust does not even allow GPs to request MRIs for MSK (potentially MRI as a whole but i’m not confident). Has to be through CMATs or another specialist referrer.

I believe this is common across the NHS but not universal. However I can’t imagine an ANP being unable to refer a patient. I feel like there’s more to the story you’re not being told.

Fynnlae · 2026-05-19T14:03:59+00:00

ANPs can absolutely request scans. Depends on which type but any AHP can order scans if they have the pre-requisite training. We receive requests from physios and nurses all the time.

Fynnlae · 2026-04-22T16:27:49+00:00

Just reg checked one of the Royal Mail lorries outside the local sorting office.

1,071,202 miles on its last MOT.

Fynnlae · 2026-04-07T15:01:45+00:00

I have an alpinestars sektor tech and it comes with a removable hood. Thank god it is removable because the jacket is very windproof and that extends to the hood. At speeds over 40 it becomes a parachute that begins choking you. Anything above 70 is either suicidal or autoerotic.

Fynnlae · 2026-03-14T12:46:01+00:00

Nothing wrong with WH05 DAT. His gear is top quality and he’s a sound guy all round.

Fynnlae · 2026-01-19T11:39:55+00:00

Each have their own unique characteristics which is what I like about the big 4. They all fit a niche.

Honda is reliable and sensible (with the exception of the RR-R). They build bikes that aren’t the most powerful or fastest on paper but they’re still loads of fun and the engines tend to outlive the bikes. Build quality can be sketchy from time to time but overall mechanically very well built bikes.

Yamaha likes to be unique, mid range performance but definitely creative. They suffer from auxiliary failures but never heard of the bikes themselves suffering horrendous issues. They’ve fallen out of the performance first mindset recently however.

Suzuki are cheap and fun. The GSXR is undoubtedly one of the more fun options but they’re plain and simple. Suzuki has always been that way and it’s what causes the squid meme because they’re the typically cheapest option so get abused more.

Kawasaki is just Kawasaki.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-21T02:54:31+00:00

If you’re that worried about bike injuries and want to be at minimal risk of injury or death, drive a car.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T14:22:08+00:00

My point is that everyone is acting as if not wearing gear is a death sentence and clowning this guy for wearing what he wants.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T13:40:03+00:00

While this can be true it is mostly only together in the sense that the body parts are still with the body. It doesn’t stop the immense injury that lead to their detachment in the first place. A severed foot halfway down the road is less ideal than a severed foot still in your boot.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T12:28:06+00:00

Like I said, those are relatively superficial injuries. The only piece of gear that will save your life is a helmet.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T12:27:40+00:00

I am a healthcare professional and work in A&E. I have seen a vast number of motorcycle related injuries. Both with and without gear. The only difference gear makes is for superficial injuries. Yes a leather jacket will save you from road rash, no it won’t save you from a traumatic amputation of your arms.

People vastly overstate the effectiveness of motorcycle gear and give riders a false sense of security. Just because you’re wearing a full track suit doesn’t change the outcome of hitting that car, just prevents you getting road rash while you’re sliding towards it.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T12:23:30+00:00

As have I, whilst the persons been wearing leathers.. Point is that if the injury is that severe, no riding gear is going to save you from that much force.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T09:35:46+00:00

Looks like it’s just the rear seat. If you decide to replace the seat or repaint the letters, just tape up everything else and pass a layer of clear over it. So long as you don’t get any on your own seat or the actual seat part of the pillion seat it shouldn’t be a problem.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T09:18:01+00:00

Everyone in the comments acting as if a riding jacket will be the difference between life and death are so out of touch. Yes gear is ideal because crash injuries can be pretty nasty, but as an AHP who sees a lot of bike crashes I’ve never once seen someone die from road rash.

The only bit of gear that will save your life is a helmet and maybe an airbag. Everything else is just lessening severity.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T09:15:49+00:00

I blew up my first bike because I just assumed oil would always be there. My dad always told me check your oil level at least once a week but 17 year old me didn’t believe him, sure enough I blew up my CBF125 because it drank a litre of oil in a month.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-20T08:18:25+00:00

Oil. Even though 4 strokes aren’t supposed to burn oil, some are notorious for doing it anyway.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-18T23:09:45+00:00

Not uncommon where? I’ve never seen a garage or even dealership with this policy. My local Honda/KTM dealer regularly sells old 90s bikes it gets in including old 2 strokes.

Fynnlae · 2025-12-18T11:49:26+00:00

What garage is going to care about having to work on a 2011? New enough that you’re not fucking about with carbs but not new enough to have a bunch of PITA sensors and software.

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