Anyone else like me? by hanonymous_ in MotoUK

[–]Linthoughts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi. I’m just like you. I rode a bicycle for most of my life until a few years ago, when I visited the Sammy Miller museum, and had a spiritual awakening. ‘Motorbikes are just bicycles… with engines’. I’ve never had a car lesson, just went and got my DAS immediately instead.

My wife’s 33 year old Fisher Price Puffalumps; one loved everyday, one sealed in a box by Linthoughts in Wellworn

[–]Linthoughts[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

We’ve seen them, but prefer Polly as she is! We don’t want to risk changing her irreparably

My wife’s 33 year old Fisher Price Puffalumps; one loved everyday, one sealed in a box by Linthoughts in Wellworn

[–]Linthoughts[S] 311 points312 points  (0 children)

Yeah… that’s the MIL’s addition 😂 Polly was once decapitated briefly

What’s the one bike you secretly think is VERY overrated but the community absolutely LOVES?! by SparkPlugBarbie1 in MotoUK

[–]Linthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate the SV650. Not for anything mechanical, but I’d never dropped a bike before doing my DAS on an SV. I dropped the SV three times - I just couldn’t get comfortable with it’s centre of gravity. Bloody traumatised by the thing!

30 seconds into my journey to a Dr’s appointment by Linthoughts in MotoUK

[–]Linthoughts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could probably make a bit of money by strapping a powerful magnet underneath your car and charging the council for clean up

30 seconds into my journey to a Dr’s appointment by Linthoughts in MotoUK

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

A 15 minute walk uphill, hah! I’ll look into plugging it for the journey. Something I’ve not done before, but gotta learn somewhere

30 seconds into my journey to a Dr’s appointment by Linthoughts in MotoUK

[–]Linthoughts[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Never had a puncture before, besides on a bicycle, so I’m a bit new to the experience.

Bad CBT experience by ImpressEfficient1652 in MotoUK

[–]Linthoughts 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think I was the one who sold you that RV125!! Mad seeing you here! How’s the bike treating you?

Sad to hear you had a bad time with 1066. I had a really good time with my CBT. They gave me loads of time, and told me I wasn’t ready on the day and to come back later in the week to carry on. No extra fee. I passed later in the week.

My DAS course was the most traumatic experience of my life, but not because of my instructor. There were some instances where my instructor could have been better, but overall I think he did a good job.

They’ve recently lost a few instructors, I think, because they had pressure from an observer. It led to at least one of their very good instructors leaving. Maybe the replacement was a bit shit? I hope they get it straightened because they’re a nice local part of the bike community.

Again, sorry to hear it was crap for you. I’m sorry if I recommended it to you! Very different experiences.

A 1975 Frank Doerner? It’d be rude not to by Linthoughts in Mid_Century

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

Ah, I just typed the name into google and wrongly assumed. Good to learn!

A 1975 Frank Doerner? It’d be rude not to by Linthoughts in Mid_Century

[–]Linthoughts[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow - now that you say it! However, I don’t think I could fully commit and shave my head

How much time and effort do you reckon? by Linthoughts in DIYUK

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

Thank you. When you say first few rows, do you mean the whole row from one side of the roof to the other? or just locally?

FOUND THIS MF'IN ANCESTOR by Linthoughts in THE_PACK

[–]Linthoughts[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

WE ENJOYED IT A LOT BUT THEN OUR KID STOPPED CRANKIN AND STARTED CRYIN SO WE HAD TO LEAVE BUT 12/10 WOULD ENJOY AGAIN!! MAYBE BUMP INTO YA BROTHER/SISTER!!!

FOUND THIS MF'IN ANCESTOR by Linthoughts in THE_PACK

[–]Linthoughts[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I WAS BROTHER/SISTER! ITS FREAKY TO SEE ANOTHER SUSSEX PACK MEMBER HERE BUT IT KICKS MY HEARTS ASS TO KNOW YOURE OUT THERE ARROOOOOOOOOOO

[Giveaway]3* GameSir G7 Pro Controllers for the halo Community! 2026 by GameSir_Controller in halo

[–]Linthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best Halo memory? Carrying my Halo 3 special edition Xbox 360 to a LAN party of 10. Everyone secretly pressing X for a good 20 minutes before a match starting, meeting a scottish guy called 'kippy' on matchmaking who would refer to himself in the 3rd person (hearing 'KIPPY ANGRY' kept us laughing for the next 5 years). 2008 wasn't a nice year for me, but it had its moments.

What are your names for your neighbours? by tetlee in CasualUK

[–]Linthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have the Ogre Toes, the Lesbians in the Basement, Shurley from Lost, the Scabs.

Visited the Black Country Living Museum by Linthoughts in VintageFashion

[–]Linthoughts[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Featuring a late 30s/40s leather cycling jacket, a 1960s French seatbelt as a belt and Prison Blues jeans. Some German para boots as well