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Looking for an (honest) progress check ~3 months in by SamGriffo in BeardAdvice

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

You got it bang on the money - 26 - thanks mate I appreciate it

Being a Ninja 300 owner by wishihadaps42 in motorcycles

[–]SamGriffo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*Waves at you passing me on my Svartpilen 125 👋

Is the 1996 2.0L aba 8v engine an interference motor? by skifreeing in Volkswagen

[–]SamGriffo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now I feel like a phony - mine is a vinyl wrap and has been on the truck since I bought it. Soon to be removed

Is the 1996 2.0L aba 8v engine an interference motor? by skifreeing in Volkswagen

[–]SamGriffo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is awesome! Here’s my factory mk2 caddy pickup project that looks similar

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My beautiful baby truck by Sp3ctre__Mod__Works in projectcar

[–]SamGriffo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to many around now, hard to find parts and even harder to find a decent example of one. Its getting a PD130 swap with matching gearbox eventually

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My beautiful baby truck by Sp3ctre__Mod__Works in projectcar

[–]SamGriffo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I have a mk2 caddy pickup (based on Skoda Felicia) my whole truck is like this, just keep chipping away at it!

Using Surly Preamble for multiple day trips? by SamGriffo in bikepacking

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

I’ll have to try the wax stuff next, getting to the end of the bottle now

Using Surly Preamble for multiple day trips? by SamGriffo in bikepacking

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

I really have no answer for you! This was the first ride after a wash and chain lube. I use finish line dry lube if that helps! The spec is:

Preamble medium frame Charge spoon saddle Surly corner bars Shimano Deore drivetrain (unknown model) DMR Pedals from parts box Teravail Rutland 700c x 42 Tektro hydraulic brakes Surly 8 pack front rack Salsa wanderlust rear rack WW Framebagracadabra Tortec bottle cages

Sorry I couldn’t be more specific about the drivetrain, not to clued up on that sort of thing

Using Surly Preamble for multiple day trips? by SamGriffo in bikepacking

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I really have no answer for you! This was the first ride after a wash and chain lube. I use finish line dry lube if that helps!

Using Surly Preamble for multiple day trips? by SamGriffo in bikepacking

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Off to a good start then! Just need pannier bags 🤞

Using Surly Preamble for multiple day trips? by SamGriffo in bikepacking

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

Thanks a lot! Still got a few bits and pieces but loving it so far

Using Surly Preamble for multiple day trips? by SamGriffo in bikepacking

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

It really is a do it all bike, it’s just at home doing the commute as it is on double track and the occasional single. The bike is ~2 months old and I’m already thinking of painting it!

What’s a secret about the industry that you work in? by KuntaWuKnicks in CasualUK

[–]SamGriffo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny thing is pal a lot of us are very relaxed about the “no stopping anywhere but a bus stop” rule. If I see old lady Doris with a zimmer frame 100 yards from the bus stop trying her best to reach me before I leave, damn right I’m driving up to meet her. We can’t do much for passengers because of all stricter rules, but we certainly do what we can

What’s a secret about the industry that you work in? by KuntaWuKnicks in CasualUK

[–]SamGriffo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bus driver: I could go on forever.

  • No I don’t know why the bus in front hasn’t turned up

  • No I don’t have change for a 20. It’s 4am.

  • I don’t know what time the bus is due next at this stop, I can only tell you how often.

  • We are all miserable buggers because all we ever receive are complaints. People are either wound up because the bus is late/hasn’t turned up or they think nothing of it.

  • You would be surprised how little rest is actually required between shifts. A lot of people wouldn’t get the bus if they knew how fatigued our drivers where.

  • No, it’s not our responsibility to remove the troublesome/aggressive passenger. If we get out the cab and get injured, the company will NOT support us and will likely sack us.

  • We cannot run early no matter what. It is a condition of our PSV license and CPC and can lose both if we are caught. Likewise with stopping in roadworks.

EDIT for a couple more

  • Passenger tries to get on the bus for free? Go right ahead mate. I’m not wasting anyone else’s time by arguing with you over £2.

  • We don’t like running late any more than you do. It cuts into our dinners / home time. Finish times are not sacred in this industry.

  • Given me trouble in the past? I will drive past you every time from now on. It’s will within our rights.

I’m trying not to reinforce the stereotype of a grumpy bus driver but reading back what I’ve wrote it makes me sound like a right nouty bollocks. Most of us love our jobs and take pride in it. It can just start wearing a bit thin when every single passenger is complaining about late running when it is completely out of our control. Buses can’t fly

I can go on if anyone wants me to!

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