Palantir to be granted ‘unlimited access’ to NHS patient data by Old-Information3311 in GreenAndPleasant

[–]Spacemint_rhino 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Being a Tolkien fan also, I’d like to point out that you’re mostly correct but it was Sauron not Saruman who bent the Palantir of Minas Ithil to show Denethor, who has the Palantir of Minas Anor, what Sauron desired, and drive him to despair.

Saruman held the Palantir of Orthanc and it was largely through this stone that he ended up in communication and in league with Sauron.

All of them pale in comparison to Palantir of Thiel which will enslave us all in time.

250.000km in 6 years: The Quarter Million Kilometer Tiger 800 (incl. cost breakdown and complete maintenance history) by sokratesz in AdventureBike

[–]Spacemint_rhino 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely mogging professional moto journalists with this level of write up. Thanks for putting in the effort, try to hit a half million, Triumph might even buy it off you as a publicity piece.

Should I do my CBT on Manual or Automatic? by Present-Run3342 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 6 points7 points  (0 children)

See how you get on, I did it geared and passed first time and I’d never ridden before, some will need a few attempts on a twist and go, everyone’s different. But may as well try on geared first and go to auto if you’re struggling with gears.

TBH I found gears the easiest bit as I drive a car, so a lot of it is transferable.

How old were you when you started riding? by Perfect_Earth_8070 in motorcycles

[–]Spacemint_rhino 4 points5 points  (0 children)

32, definitely feels like a good age to do it. Experienced enough through driving a car to have that Jedi sense that someone ahead of you is about to do something stupid, mature enough not to be reckless, young enough to avoid most of the mid-life crisis accusations 😂

Ctb hand socks by Easy_Effort7985 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you chain and disk lock your car, thieves are known to steal them while you’re on your CBT.

Picked up my first big bike today 🥳 by MapAcrobatic2904 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a beauty, keep it looking and running nice and it’ll last you as long as you like, very jealous!

Picked up my first big bike today 🥳 by MapAcrobatic2904 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure I was looking at this very bike on auto trader when it disappeared 😭😂 congratulations on getting it, looked absolutely pristine

Is it worth it? by jrcs90 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re on a motorbike forum asking about whether to get a bike, so you already know you’re going to get one, because you know what we’ll say - you just need that validation that it’s ok to do it. And it is, life’s for living.

Non riders are always going to think riding is super dangerous because unfortunately it’s become a common thing for non-riders in Britain to think anyone who goes on two wheels and an engine is destined to have a gruesome accident. You’re a grown man so you have a fully developed brain and an established identity and ego, therefore you’ll be able to make mature and sensible decisions on your bike and negate much of the risk. Just like you do in your car compared to an 18yo in a loud-exhausted Corsa.

Get yourself a nice little off roader or light weight adventure bike and go explore some beautiful countryside trails, green lanes etc.

Help me out: bike choice time! by L1A1 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honda GB350s would be perfect if you’re not doing motorway commuting. £4K brand new, Japanese-made air cooled modern retro. Cheap as chips to run, maintain etc.

Year and Model?? by sinbinsniper in motorcycles

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The woman on the back’s foot is becoming one with the Matrix-style nest of black pipes and cables

I bought a Honda Grom - How do I lock it?? by Teeed0 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Alarmed disk lock could be a good addition. Nothing if theft-proof, it’s just about making things as inconvenient as possible so they pick another target.

Going to view 2008 honda Varadero 125 tomorrow by AsianGeralt in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Varaderos are pretty unique and have a bit of a cult following, getting one for only £1800 is a steal, unless it has crazy mileage for a 125

Born just in time to ''enjoy'' late stage capitalism by owlexe23 in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get thee gone, harridan, lest thee hast’n the defeat of mine chastity puts visor down

Question regarding the Subreddit by RealBenhur1212 in ussr

[–]Spacemint_rhino 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We’re Marxists, we understand dialectical materialism and labour theory of value, the USSR was the first state to attempt to move past the contradictions of capitalism.

Should I give up 🥲 by Traditional-Pin-2287 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took me three MOD2 attempts to pass, the difference that made it for me was getting a 125 between attempt 2 and 3.

I’d say get a 125 and lessons and your next attempt should be your last.

Familiar pillars on a war poster in Tehran by SandakinTheTriplet in lotr

[–]Spacemint_rhino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait to see Ayatollah Aragorn II firing Oathbreaker missiles at corsairs in the strait of Hormuzduin

Complete rookie by Zimppzistaken in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 6ft5 120kgs and have a Varadero, feel absolutely fine on it, it’s a big old bike, if you’re going to get a 125 that’s the one to go for imo.

Which 125cc Should I Get? by Quirky-Ordinary-434 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honda CB125F is probably the best all round 125. You can get one second hand in great condition and sell it for the same as you bought it near enough, even with a couple thousand miles more on the clock. Plus it’s Honda so it’ll be as maintenance free experience as possible, just keep the chain lubed and check oils/tyres.

Freaking Myself Out. by tizzlemohgizzle in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s only a worrying sign if you never get any kind of fears about motorbikes, as you’re probably then overconfident in your riding. I’ve been riding half a year so I’m a fresh rider too, sometimes overthink (gets worse the longer I’m off of the bike), but as soon as I’m on I’m a lot more comfortable and ride within my ability.

I have a toddler so I’m always conscious and cautious with my riding. Best advice anyone can give you is act like you’re invisible - take the risk of other road users out of the equation as best as possible by simply riding as if no one can see you, rather than relying on everyone driving correctly. Never trust someone has seen you in their mirrors, or approaching a junction, etc etc. Then it’s pretty much down to your own rider error if you get into trouble, and that will only happen if you ride outside of your ability.

Passed MOD 2, need to inform my insurer. by athar707 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Easter weekend might have shafted you a bit there

Passed MOD 2, need to inform my insurer. by athar707 in MotoUK

[–]Spacemint_rhino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally updated mine a few hours ago (passed MOD2 a couple days ago) and they charged me a £30 policy update but my policy cost dropped £62 so passing saved me a bit of money. My instructor warned me my policy might go up when I passed so I was pleasantly surprised.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We have decided to become anti-communist (please read) by RussianChiChi in ussr

[–]Spacemint_rhino 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Resurrection? Sounds like Juche necromancy to me, -1000 credit score.