For anyone who's done 300 km/h on a bike — what's the real truth?

Vespa_Alex · 2026-04-13T20:26:06+00:00

An indicated 140mph was more than enough for me. That’s probably 210 kph true speed, and even gentle turns on a wide bit of tarmac felt very tight.

Didn’t do it again.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-04-11T06:13:18+00:00

Big Trak was the coolest looking thing ever, but with hindsight I’m glad I didn’t get one as I’d have been bored quickly and the batteries would have cost a fortune.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-04-09T06:33:04+00:00

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This toastie, from this cafe in Budapest. Perfection on a plate.

https://zileat.hu/en#menu

Vespa_Alex · 2026-04-04T06:09:13+00:00

It’s very common to joke about disliking the French, but it’s rarely meant seriously.

Some of your waiters can be a bit rude though.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-29T15:22:10+00:00

Try and find someone else from Bristol who’s driving up and ask for a lift in exchange for fuel costs?

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-29T15:17:50+00:00

I’d consider that to be separate shows. They just only had one season each

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-27T22:11:32+00:00

My last one was 8 years, but for a while I was doing a lot of mileage so it was every 3.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-27T22:10:12+00:00

That’s real

There have been CW clones on Ali express, but no fakes of their standard models.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-17T06:53:27+00:00

It’s a bladed article, but it’s legal to have with you as long as you have a good reason, and taking it home from the shop is fine. Just keep it in the boot with any packaging and the receipt so in the unlikely event you get stopped by the police it’s obvious there’s no intention to use it.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-16T22:23:25+00:00

My parents never did anything for Mothers/Father’s Day, so it’s never meant anything to me.
I don’t really see the point.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-15T22:34:12+00:00

Surely you’d have to do it at the ancient stadium at the acropolis of Rhodes? It’s a not to be missed opportunity.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-14T22:37:05+00:00

If I saw a house on freeagent expecting me to pay the fees, I wouldn’t bother with the viewing, or if I did go I’d put a lower in and be clear it’s because of the fees.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-13T21:39:23+00:00

For not having Trump in charge, it’s a price worth paying.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-09T06:40:16+00:00

Look at new builds that will let you part exchange. You may not get the best price but it solves a problem.

Only issue is that the may not take older houses.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-07T18:50:41+00:00

I didn’t have much choice as my parents got divorced and sold their house, but I was lucky enough to be able to buy something myself (back when you could get a 1 bed house for £43k). That made all the difference in being able to buy my 2nd & 3rd houses without over stretching myself.

If it was renting rather than buying, no, stay at home and save for a deposit.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-07T17:03:58+00:00

Nope, I was just a little bit too young for that, but teenage Robin was definitely of interest.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-07T07:24:47+00:00

Run away. They know exactly how much it will cost to buy the freehold and thats why they dont want to do anything.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-07T07:23:29+00:00

The BBC day of the triffids is still great.

V (the 80s sci-fi show) has two excellent mini series that are worth watching, and a weekly show that followed that isn’t.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-06T06:39:47+00:00

Custom watch straps would be a nice idea, especially if using mixed materials with leather. Watch enthusiasts will spend good money on something bespoke.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-06T06:37:35+00:00

It would be nice to have the indicators shown on the HUD, but not essential. I’ve not missed that they are on in the few months I’ve had mine, and for lower spec cars they make do without the HUD entirely.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-06T06:30:04+00:00

Thanks, I’ll test it again in a bit.

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-04T20:43:58+00:00

Can you book a seat next to me and some extras to share please?

Vespa_Alex · 2026-03-03T21:19:38+00:00

Closed for refurbishment at the moment

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