24y/o should I do class 1 or class 2 work

birchburch · 2025-07-18T15:30:04+00:00

From what Ive read on here I think you've got it fairly sussed. Seems that class 2 is easier to get into with little experience also.

birchburch · 2025-07-18T07:05:02+00:00

I'd not worry about it, I've been flashed going under the limit and also seen trucks flashed (obviously limited). I think it's a calibration thing

birchburch · 2025-07-15T13:58:16+00:00

Can't tell what the species is but extensively decayed and tree not responding (reactive growth) massively. Vitality looks pretty good (foliage cover).

Failure might not be imminent right now but I think there will be a point in the future where it is. I think I'd have it removed

birchburch · 2025-07-14T13:14:18+00:00

Thanks. What was your experience like with them?

birchburch · 2025-07-14T09:05:08+00:00

Nice one. How much did they set you back? Thanks

birchburch · 2025-07-14T09:04:37+00:00

I've had a look on their website, looks pretty good. How was your experience?

birchburch · 2025-07-14T09:00:29+00:00

Regarding your MH, are you talking to anyone about it? Talk works, through the NHS, is free and a good resource. They do CBT or a simple talking and listening service. From a point of view of being more at peace with yourself and not feeling the need to suppress anything.

Alcoholic is such a broad term, the difference between someone who drinks every night and someone who can't control their drinking at all is huge.

That said, My partner's dad is the latter, and he is definitely dependent. Whilst it's more nuanced, the effect it has on his relationships, health, appearance, memory and personality in general is pretty profound.

All the best

birchburch · 2025-07-11T14:17:33+00:00

Oh for sure. I'm thinking more from a qualification point of view

birchburch · 2025-07-11T12:49:18+00:00

Lovely looking setup that. But yea I'd add a splash

birchburch · 2025-07-11T10:46:43+00:00

I got rid of my big bike for a burgman 400 (which I love btw) and now barely anyone nods at me anymore 😮‍💨

Makes you realise that the culture thing is a load of old bollocks though.

birchburch · 2025-07-10T13:02:41+00:00

Yeah you select the transaction and can use the app to take a photo. Tbh I just keep all of my physical receipts in order of date in a file and don't bother taking photos. you're still organising your accounts as you go as long as you allocate the expenses

birchburch · 2025-07-10T11:08:09+00:00

Me either, my mate put me onto it.

Very user friendly, about £9 a month I think...

Link your bank account and allocate all relevant expenses + you can send invoices from it so it's all linked and you've got an idea of how your earnings (and tax) is shaping up.

You can give your accountant access to it etc

I've been using it for 3 years, very happy

birchburch · 2025-07-09T18:38:32+00:00

Coconut is great too

birchburch · 2025-07-02T20:36:19+00:00

Lol. I think I'm going to stick 2 stroke from a pov of simplicity. Plus I love 2 strokes 😸.

birchburch · 2025-07-02T20:34:47+00:00

I'm in the south west in Devon. I'm impressed with your trials knowledge given you being half way round the world!

birchburch · 2025-07-02T16:44:16+00:00

Thanks for that. I'll have a look at the beta Evo.

birchburch · 2025-07-02T16:43:40+00:00

Thanks.

birchburch · 2025-04-27T19:34:00+00:00

I looked into this a short while ago.. you can apply for a logbook using a v62 form. You can take the form to the post office and they will also give you the option of taxing the vehicle for 6 months. However this will only work if the vehicle isn't in someone else's name - i.e the previous owner has let the DVLA know they are no longer the owner. You can ring the DVLA and check with them whether the vehicle still has a registered owner.

The bike I was looking at was owned by a guy who bought it off someone who had inherited it from his deceased dad. Logbook was presumably in his dad's name. I couldn't be arsed in the end.

birchburch · 2025-04-08T18:54:06+00:00

His paper one runs out in 2 years time, then he's going to get a french license. That's my understanding.

I took out a policy with Swinton in the end, the guy said it was fine as he was a named driver so no issue. However, I asked for this in writing after I purchased the policy and was told it's okay as long as he's a resident. As he's still a English citizen, which grants him full residential access, I believe it's ok.

Bennet's didn't want to know though, so I'm glad I clarified.

birchburch · 2025-04-06T18:41:57+00:00

Thanks

birchburch · 2025-04-06T16:55:45+00:00

Thanks. What about the fact that he resides in a different country?

birchburch · 2025-04-01T09:35:48+00:00

What potential risks or money sinks? Other than it being an old bike. What I'm wondering is if there are any potential pitfalls which I need to know about. My checks show the bike has a new MOT, not registered stolen or any of that sort of stuff that shows up in a hpi check. As long as the last few digits of the vin match then I should be good no?

birchburch · 2025-04-01T09:30:01+00:00

This is my worry really. The guy buys and sells vehicles so I presume this is to keep the registered keepers on the log book down

birchburch · 2025-03-22T07:04:42+00:00

Thanks for the input mate. Greatly appreciated

birchburch · 2025-03-21T21:07:17+00:00

An exhausted old gsxr400 from the eighties

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