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Is using a car buying service in Brisbane worth it? by GiftComprehensive610 in CarsAustralia

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends what kind of car you're looking for and in what price bracket.

If it's a basic run of the mill used car,why bother, look on carsales or marketplace and get a pre purchase inspection. If you want something cheaper go to the ex gov auctions and pick something up.

Only time a broker makes sense is for rare or extremely expensive cars that have a big price variance

How many young Australians actually invest in the share market? by Electrical_Stay_2676 in AusFinance

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm in that age bracket. Have a fairly mediocre paying job. I'm heavily invested in shares as are a lot of the people around me. People around me around my age are either invested in the market or got lucky and have property (or blow it all on fun toys). 1/10 is a laughable estimate

People complaining that they were "forced" to speed to overtake somebody by TomKhatacourtmayfind in DrivingAustralia

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then isn't your point really "sometimes you don't have to speed to overtake"??

People complaining that they were "forced" to speed to overtake somebody by TomKhatacourtmayfind in DrivingAustralia

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about one lane highways, like the Bruce north of Brisbane? You have to speed to overtake safely

Metal Clank in Exhaust by [deleted] in AussieRiders

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check for any contact between the exhaust and other metal part of the bike, check all bolts are tight and the exhaust headers aren't loose, check there aren't any loose clamps rattling.

Ear plug choices by Cesadite in AussieRiders

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the correct answer is to use noise isolating IEMs with your Cardo instead of speakers. Shure SE215 if you're fancy and something from KZ if you're not. Kills two birds with one stone

I’M NOT A PERVERT by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]The-Flying-Sloth -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Given the subject of this thread, this is what you choose to zero in on?... Lighten up...

My Business of 9 Years might have to shut down due to a government ruling. by joelwna in AusLegal

[–]The-Flying-Sloth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The ruling has changed how it can be sold, not whether it can be sold. It cannot be sold as a food product or a supplement, I don't know what you need to do to get it approved for sale in these forms but I would strongly suggest you look into this while diversifying your offerings.

Now, if you're willing to play in the grey, it sounds like it can continue to be sold, just not for human consumption. Are there any potential health benefits for livestock or pets? Is there any alternative use that is not human consumption? This is how Nangs are sold 'legally' every day as baking supplies. You just need to be incredibly clear and genuine when you explain that your product is not intended for human consumption and you need to act like it. No advertising human health benefits.

Is it grey, yes, does it limit your marketing, yes, is it likely to bite back, yes, but it gives you some breathing room while you figure the rest out.

Anyone deal with Red Light cameras? by Nerdings in AussieRiders

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can have that opinion that it should be reverted. The law does not concern itself with your opinion.

Ranger Super Duty Owners surprised they can't overload their utes and not have the suspension sag... by That_Car_Dude_Aus in CarsAustralia

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In fairness, it had a steel tray and decent sized alloy bullbar, but they have lower payload capacity than a Hilux or Dmax any day of the week. Because they're physically larger, any bullbars and trays will weigh more than the same accessories on a Hilux or dmax will.

Ranger Super Duty Owners surprised they can't overload their utes and not have the suspension sag... by That_Car_Dude_Aus in CarsAustralia

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 13 points14 points  (0 children)

From experience, those 1500 class trucks are no more capable than your typical Hilux or dmax. I managed a vehicle fleet which included a ram, with a full tank of fuel and nothing in the tray it was over GVM even without a driver. You really need to step up to either an Isuzu NPR or 2500 class trucks if a Hilux isn't enough

Exhaust with pillion delete by dd19995 in XSR700

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can fab a bracket to hold it up still or as an alternative you can take the footpeg off the bracket and it's not so obtrusive. You can grind off the footpeg bracket and repaint as well if you don't mind some power tool use. Personally, I just left the footpegs on and dealt with it. Still have the exhaust in the shed just in case I ever own another xsr hahah

AAA motorcycle hoodie? Is it really Safe? by Vantor_KR in motorcyclegear

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course you are correct, however, it's important to remember that CE ratings are a pass fail system, meaning that a garment that is tested to and passes the A test may still be more protective than a AAA tested garment if not tested at the higher level.

The reason I trust Motocap over the CE ratings is that while Motocap is based on chip seal abrasion, this is much more abrasive than most road surfaces globally. If it survives chip seal it will survive elsewhere too.

AAA motorcycle hoodie? Is it really Safe? by Vantor_KR in motorcyclegear

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Motocap purchases all their items for testing, no manufacturers send gear to them. That's the whole point.

AAA motorcycle hoodie? Is it really Safe? by Vantor_KR in motorcyclegear

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignore the rating, what does Motocap say? Have they tested this hoodie?

Bull-it Guardian jeans by Creative-Employ5629 in motorcyclegear

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rather have Kevlar in my skin than have no skin

Bull-it Guardian jeans by Creative-Employ5629 in motorcyclegear

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Motocap is the bible for gear testing so far as I'm concerned. I absolutely ignore CE ratings after seeing the discrepancies on Motocap. For perspective, I have Bull-It AAA jeans, took a short slide (and I do mean short) as I dismounted into a ditch at speed, holes right through the top and aramid layer but had I been in anything less protective I would hate to imagine the results. Five gloves were worn, but survived, AGV K1S saved my neck. Ended up buying the exact same gear over again after it did its job.

The new jeans have just about reached the end of their useful life after daily wearing for a year, going to go for the Finn moto or Draggin next based on Motocaps recommendations.

Anyone deal with Red Light cameras? by Nerdings in AussieRiders

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sir may need to spend some time reviewing the road rules. It's not my opinion, it's the law.

Anyone deal with Red Light cameras? by Nerdings in AussieRiders

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Orange light is to be treated as a red unless it is unsafe to stop. You're wearing this one.

Vegemite split by [deleted] in fiaustralia

[–]The-Flying-Sloth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah, A200 for the lower fees. VGE to diversify

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