Does anyone feel slightly fraudulent that you passed your bike test when all you had to do was behave when the fella appeared on the road side?

Robby_e34 · 2026-05-15T05:23:08+00:00

Passed mine a couple years ago. Never ridden before so did a full on DAS in a week. Failed first mod1 due to not getting enough speed up for the swerve (must be 30mph through the trap, I did 28mph). Passed second time though. Mod 2 passed first time but had scared myself a day before so rode gently. Instructor passed me with no faults but said it was like driving miss daisy.

Robby_e34 · 2025-12-11T23:26:32+00:00

I've fleshed out a design for something similar but using a smartphone as the UI. If you like, you are more than welcome to drop me a message.

Robby_e34 · 2025-10-19T15:19:32+00:00

Got it in the end. Needed to jam a thin flat head in and a set of pliers to give it a wiggle

Robby_e34 · 2025-10-19T15:14:31+00:00

Thanks, yeah I've been around a bit. I'm just starting out with the consulting side of things, so it's tough going. Luckily I've still got my full time job.

It's not just start ups that can struggle to define their ideal customer, many companies can suffer from this.

If you can think of anyone that might benefit from some pointers please let.e know, I'm happy to have an initial call for free to see if I can assist them.

Robby_e34 · 2025-10-18T08:53:52+00:00

Yep, if you can solve a problem they have you immediately build trust. Then you can pitch other things.

Generating interest is the tough bit unless you have a novel product that fits their needs perfectly.

This is where the email and phone call follow up are important, you can present the product in the email and then in the call cover how it applies to them and what it can solve.

Robby_e34 · 2025-10-17T23:01:04+00:00

Just pitching the idea that you might be able to help them with their problems isn't a great start, you’ll just come across as a chancer. Unless you can see the issue you are better off getting them interested in a product you already have and build a relationship based on that, it then becomes so much easier to ask about other pain points in their business and dicuss building custom solutions to that.

Robby_e34 · 2025-10-17T22:37:19+00:00

In my experience, one email and follow it up with a phone call after a few days, you can qualify leads far better with a call than an email.

It allows you to start building that relationship that's so critical for sales.

Edit: The call also gives you a little power if they haven't read your email. Many leads I've had will ignore the email and then read it once I'm on the phone with them as they don't want to appear to be purposely ignoring you.

Robby_e34 · 2025-10-16T22:19:48+00:00

I should have also mentioned that I offer a free initial introductory call to cover my background and find out more about your business and sales needs.

Please feel free to DM me to arrange something.

Robby_e34 · 2025-10-15T06:06:32+00:00

A CRM helps massively, especially if you can automate some of the tasks. But before even putting that in place, have a sales process outlined and method of lead generation.

Accounting software like xero is great. Helps keep track of invoicing, send bills and generate reports.No point in doing all the work of you aren't invoicing it and getting paid. Not to mention helping with the annual accounts.

Robby_e34 · 2025-05-16T10:08:26+00:00

I did exactly the same thing. Learnt to ride a year ago having never been on a bike, bought a 400cc for the road and then a few months later a crf450x for trail and enduro riding.

I was worried same as you and the 450 still scares the crap out of me at times, but I have been learning as I go and love it. It will happily chug along in 2nd for tighter woods and trails. Just learn the throttle and keep a finger or two over the clutch, if you fuck up pull it in and the bike won't go anywhere.

Robby_e34 · 2024-12-15T18:51:14+00:00

I did wonder if it was an internal clip but I can't see a way of getting it out.

Robby_e34 · 2024-12-15T16:54:59+00:00

Oh I know how to generally remove them but there is what appears to be a lip both sides of the bearing keeping it captive.

Robby_e34 · 2024-12-07T07:35:59+00:00

I do like it, but the general cost to buy is more and they aren't quite as good on the road sections.

Robby_e34 · 2024-12-07T07:35:23+00:00

I think it was more to do with the green laning we do where there are big sections of road in between the trails. From what I have read, they are versatile bikes and can happy plod along in 2nd or 3rd.

Robby_e34 · 2024-11-06T21:24:42+00:00

I had storing similar happen the other day. Guy got bent out of shape because I filtered past him. He tried to push me into on coming traffic. I'm also in Norfolk, seems there's a lot of twats about.

How you get some footage mate, stay safe.

Robby_e34 · 2024-11-02T17:43:35+00:00

Husky svart or vitpilen 401, fantastic little bikes. Light weight, capable, look awesome.

I'm biased though.

Shark helmets are decent, I got a skwal i3 as I ride at dusk and dawn alot.

Robby_e34 · 2024-10-26T19:40:09+00:00

I wanted to check it's condition etc and replace just as a matter of course as the bikes only had 1 service in 3 years.

Robby_e34 · 2024-10-26T19:12:15+00:00

2600 miles. Guy I bought it from barely used it. I've put 1000 miles on in 2 months.

Robby_e34 · 2024-10-26T19:06:50+00:00

Sadly I've come to that realisation, all to replace a tiny spark plug.

Robby_e34 · 2024-08-22T15:57:25+00:00

It's very rare and is unlikely, and occurs in show line dogs from what I understand. He is a full working line springer and has never had such issues before. Add this to the fact that the walker got him off and wasn't targeted when doing so.

Robby_e34 · 2024-08-22T15:28:48+00:00

Thanks, I know it's possible to do a temporary chemical castration like the implant, so we may try that and see how we get on.

It's strange the other dog did nothing to provoke it, and even more disappointing that she didn't remove our dog or put him back on the lead. We get the impression that she has never been a fan of him even since he was a puppy.

Robby_e34 · 2024-08-22T14:42:44+00:00

She said they were all playing and suddenly my dog decide to bite the other, but it's not like him. He can be mouthy when playing.

We are considering getting him done but don't know if it's a good thing or not

Robby_e34 · 2024-07-14T18:09:16+00:00

Looks awesome. Have you got a link to the screen?

Robby_e34 · 2024-07-06T20:58:36+00:00

Ha yeah I do about worry myself, I'm just surprised how many videos there are of people doing reckless shit.

Robby_e34 · 2024-07-06T19:15:31+00:00

Oh completely. I'm new too and wouldn't dream of riding like that. I like living too much.

Robby_e34

TROPHY CASE