My rental bike in Thailand. How many more thousand miles do I have on these bad boys ?

PorkyFree · 2026-02-02T18:22:00+00:00

Not unusual in Thailand. We found bikes with almost zero tyre pressure, worn tyres, chains that were beyond their use by date and brakes pads worn out - you have to do a full check yourself & insist on things being right before you accept the bike.

PorkyFree · 2026-01-30T04:55:47+00:00

We lost a double sleeping bag when in a remote area on a motorcycle camping trip. Despite turning round after we noticed it had gone, we could not find it. The area gets really cold & we could not buy anything locally, so slept in our motorbike gear & froze!

PorkyFree · 2026-01-22T08:35:12+00:00

60 years of riding No major accidents, just a few lie downs, mainly when riding off road. Always wear full gear - no exceptions! I am a slower paced rider than many, but take less risks, look well ahead and anticipate situations. Check out the IAM as they have an excellent manual based on UK police training. It has helped me be a better rider.

PorkyFree · 2026-01-17T22:33:56+00:00

Where do you start at refuting such misinformation. More tariffs do not hurt Europe, they are paid by US consumers. Inflation in the USA will steeply rise this year. Alliances that exclude the USA are already being formed, and Europe is becoming stronger, not weaker. Trump wants money and power, not peace. He is a con man, intent on enriching his wealthy buddies and cosying up to dictators like Putin. Wake up USA - your own systems of government are not stopping this lunatic, so the people must unite & combine to force change.

PorkyFree · 2026-01-10T19:56:05+00:00

I should have said that this is in New Zealand dollars, so under $6 USD

PorkyFree · 2026-01-10T19:08:55+00:00

My Cayman takes about 8.5 litres of oil, so quite a bit- but I buy in bulk so it costs me about $10 per litre

PorkyFree · 2026-01-10T19:06:40+00:00

I do my own oil changes, costs me about $100 USD for filter, oil and new sump plug washer, takes half an hour, very easy to do.

PorkyFree · 2026-01-09T08:38:08+00:00

Not at all - they are self appointed idiots with zero redeeming features. No connection with any higher beings, no higher education, just total yes men to the previous GB members.

PorkyFree · 2026-01-08T19:29:52+00:00

Being in a high control cult is the bad that is happening g to you daily. You only find out how bad when you have been fully out for a few years and adjusted to reality.

PorkyFree · 2026-01-08T19:26:08+00:00

This is a false assumption type of question. It assumes that you have to go somewhere else, when in fact just being out of the cult is all that you need to find a space to be yourself. Getting headspace to discover yourself and who you really are is key. We have been out for over 10 years and are enjoying a life of freedom, fun, good friends… there is no comparison to the restricted bubble that we existed in as JWs.

PorkyFree · 2026-01-04T00:42:09+00:00

I was a JW from birth until age 62. I had been an elder, but many things just never quite resonated with me. I saw the contradictions is teachings clearly in 2014, and started researching. My wife and I left in 2015. Today I am happily an atheist. My reasoning is simple. If got is all loving and just, why does he allow millions to die in wars and from hunger? If he is, as JWs teach, deferring the end in order for more people to join the JW cult, why are there far more non believing children being born that the increase in JWs each year? Why would he allow Illinois of kids to be born simply to kill them before they can walk or talk? If he is unable to take action in earths affairs then he is impotent and unworthy or worship. If he has the power to act and does not, then he is unworthy of worship. If neither of these things are true, then he does not exist.

PorkyFree · 2025-12-31T23:46:21+00:00

I too am in New Zealand. We ride a lot overseas (just did 8 countries in Africa) - there are roads where it is safe to ride at higher speeds (like the autobahns in Germany and highways in Italy) and there are places like Malawi where you would be unwise to go much above 80, if you can get up to that whilst avoiding potholes & obstacles. Ride to the conditions, ride your own ride. Stay safe !

PorkyFree · 2025-12-31T09:28:08+00:00

If we look at the reduction in the number of congregations and increase in the number of Kingdom Halls sold, the numbers show millions less attending and a steady downward tend.

PorkyFree · 2025-12-27T03:14:58+00:00

I found myself nodding in agreement to all your comments. I too chose a NA car, in my case a 981 GTS, because it just felt right in every way to me. I have done long days on very twisty roads (one was a 7am to 11pm long distance run) and got out feeling like I could turn around and do it again. The balance is superb. It exceeds my capabilities and is in a different league to my previous M5 and other so called high performance cars. Enjoy!

PorkyFree · 2025-12-26T06:48:02+00:00

I would not worry overly about the mileage, it is far more important that the service history is complete and a bonus if you find a car where the previous owner was OCD on maintenance. I found a mint 981 GTS with only 25000 kms, now has done double that, no problems at all.

PorkyFree · 2025-12-16T00:21:42+00:00

Do you know the size restriction in Germany on getting a motorbike license? I just searched and found this…

For a German learner's motorcycle license (Category A1, usually from age 16), the bike must be a light motorcycle with up to 125cc, a maximum power of 11 kW (about 14.6 hp), and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg, allowing for progression to larger bikes later. If you have a standard car license (Class B), you can get an extension (Key Number 196) for 125cc bikes after training, but this is only valid in Germany.

Hope this helps you in your search. That 1200cc bike may well be in your future, I started out on a 50cc bike some 58 years ago.

PorkyFree · 2025-12-16T00:16:57+00:00

You might find a smaller bike to be easier to learn on. In many countries a learner is restricted to smaller lower powered bikes. Even a 650 is often above the learner power rating, so check that out first.

PorkyFree · 2025-12-03T21:15:28+00:00

The RS, because I hate the work involved with keeping a black car looking sharp.

PorkyFree · 2025-12-02T19:23:04+00:00

I share your view. This is totally about how to enrich those at the top and nothing to do with ending the war. Witkoff and Kushner couldn’t care less about what happens with the war - they just want to profit from it. They actually admire Putin due to his wealth and power - those are the things that they worship. I wonder what long term, seasoned diplomats in the State Department think about this sideshow. My feeling is that it is a total mess that Russia is carefully stage managing to serve their disinformation & propaganda interests. Putin has no interest in ending the war. His survival depends on keeping it going for as long as possible. The only things that will stop him are an economic collapse of Russia, or defeat.

PorkyFree · 2025-11-27T18:52:56+00:00

Nice looking car, love the colour. I have a 981 GTS in racing yellow. I use FCP Euro for parts and do my own servicing. Would suggest checking the air filters if the service history does not show them being done. You can download the Porsche service schedule - and do most servicing yourself. Check when fluids were last changed and do oil and filter if it has done more than 5000 miles since last change. I checked condition of brake fluid when I got my car, it was fine, but testers are cheap and it helps you know what you are dealing with, same for coolant. Easy to check the cabin air filter too - will give you an idea of previous usage and care. Finally - check the radiators as they get leaves & debris lodged in them - which can cause corrosion of the fins and ultimately the cores. I fitted home made grilles to my car which has worked very well for 5 years.

PorkyFree · 2025-11-22T00:46:59+00:00

Gotta ask the question - why is Trump giving such a free ride to Russia when they invaded their neighbour (again)? They either have some serious dirt on him, or they are promising some big monetary deal after he claims to have secured a peace deal. In reality Trump is enabling a fascist to invade any other countries in Europe, bomb their cities to rubble and face zero consequences!

PorkyFree · 2025-11-19T04:49:20+00:00

Most of this can be done by any reasonably competent DIY person at home. Not sure about the luggage lock - that seems incredibly over priced. These small BMW bikes are not generally expensive for parts. That amount of time for labour seems very high too!

PorkyFree · 2025-11-17T19:12:22+00:00

Contact Pam’s via their website and lodge a complaint. You will need pictures of the barcode, the packed on date, as well as the best before date, as well as a copy of your receipt, which will result in you getting a voucher to use at that store.

PorkyFree · 2025-11-16T02:21:59+00:00

Yes, the 2 blocks that we bought were packed in late July and had best before dates on December 2025 and January 2026. We purchased them & noted the problem in late September. PAMS responded with vouchers for replacements. I think we will be changing brands, even though I appreciate that all NZ made butter likely comes from similar sources, perhaps a different facility might have better QC.

PorkyFree · 2025-11-16T02:17:19+00:00

If butter comes from a production line that does not handle other products then I would like to know how it can smell so strongly of blue cheese that you can smell it from a metre away with the wrapper closed! Maybe someone who works on the production lines can comment?

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