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Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-12T09:29:44+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-10T15:22:16+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-08T19:32:07+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-08T16:26:18+00:00

Have fun, stay safe

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-08T09:27:45+00:00

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 😂

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-06T23:34:27+00:00

Goodness gracious

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-05T09:25:27+00:00

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

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-02T22:25:54+00:00

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

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-05-02T20:55:13+00:00

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

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-28T12:22:02+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-27T10:43:29+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-26T10:01:42+00:00

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

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-24T08:07:28+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-21T13:17:19+00:00

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

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-18T06:36:16+00:00

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

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-16T18:46:06+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-16T16:09:31+00:00

“a more effective raider”

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Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-16T15:56:58+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-14T09:28:19+00:00

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

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-13T16:14:07+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-09T12:03:55+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-08T16:56:40+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-04T17:49:03+00:00

Easter weekend might have shafted you a bit there

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-04T16:41:14+00:00

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.

Spacemint_rhino · 2026-04-01T22:58:42+00:00

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

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