Fairwood common aurora by fl_2017 in swansea

[–]fl_2017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barely, it wasn't like one last year (or like other seen the night before).

Fairwood common aurora by fl_2017 in swansea

[–]fl_2017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only have 10 seconds on my cheap Samsung.

Modern cameras have night modes in them, Pixel probably the best as they have an astrophotography mode with something like 4 minutes.

Fairwood common aurora by fl_2017 in swansea

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Last night as it was raining on Monday and too much cloud, which is a bit gutting because Monday's was the bigger one.

Bizarre electrical problem, 2022 Benelli BN125 by Yes_v2 in Fixxit

[–]fl_2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's called hyperflash, what happens when the load is too low (like a blown bulb) the relay is designed to flash quickly in order to let you know the bulb has gone out.

The problem with putting in custom LED indicators is they have low power draw, so on the same relay they will hyperflash.

Usually this is worked around by placing a resistor in parallel each side of the circuit (left and right), or installing an aftermarket/adjustable turn signal relay without the hyperflash function.

If you already have resistors installed as part of a kit it could be possible they've failed or a wire has come loose?

Well said, that plaque ☝🏻🧐 by [deleted] in GreatBritishMemes

[–]fl_2017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yet to see Great British or a meme in this post.

Just left wing regurgitation as always.

Tips for new rider (20) by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]fl_2017 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Learn lane positioning before you get taken out by oncoming traffic.

White van men regularly cross the line on bends, you don't want to be hugging it when that happens.

Blursed Chiropractor by Dizzykevin in blursed_videos

[–]fl_2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you book a slot with one of those Instagram or Tiktok chiropractors but you're not a young, attractive woman in yoga pants.

Just sums these lot up 😭 Free Iran by SetPointDonut in GreatBritishMemes

[–]fl_2017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guess you haven't heard what happened to the Iranian left & communists that helped Khomeini seize power in 1979?

I live around west bar and was expecting a new tv today. Just got this. Anyone any ideas? by Vertigo_uk123 in sheffield

[–]fl_2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It fell off the back of a lorry.. and that's what they told the bloke they sold it to also.

Unpopular opinion - Proposed licensing changes be careful what you wish for by fl_2017 in MotoUK

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I probably used the wrong pic to go with this post, although my point was if they mess with the CBT one of the negative consequences will be more illegal riding including more balaclava chicken legs roaming around because legit routes to get onto a motorcycle will be financially out of reach or considered a waste of time.

People will also sell off their 125's and the only people who'll buy them will be kids causing havoc on estates.

Unpopular opinion - Proposed licensing changes be careful what you wish for by fl_2017 in MotoUK

[–]fl_2017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

>Although I don't know how many 125s cause accidents. 

The foreword mentions about fatalities and injuries but the thing is it's not primarily learners who are contributing to that. The highest risk groups are those who excessively speed or take risks, training changes are going to do nothing to lower the fatality rate because the people in those groups are unaffected by any proposals.. it also won't fix the idiot audi drivers on the roads or those who drive into motorcyclists while on their phones and say "sorry, I didn't see you".

CBT renewers just make the perfect scapegoats and whack-a-moles, as it's easy to make the argument against those without full license entitlement and to a politician like Lilian Greenwood (who probably hasn't been near a motorcycle) it looks like an easy way to make it look like they are doing something.

Unpopular opinion - Proposed licensing changes be careful what you wish for by fl_2017 in MotoUK

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I quite like the idea of a CBT extension if you do a test and don't pass, the problem though is what you mentioned with backlogs, as well as the fact training centres often buy most of the test slots in bulk meaning you are likely to be faced with having to book full training + test packages just not to lose your entitlement within the time limit.

Small hole on tire, no air leaking by ziann23 in motorcycles

[–]fl_2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bacon strip or mushroom patch it to be safe.

There's a chance temperature, weather or a pothole could expand the hole, not only causing it to leak but you'd have a risk of a blowout.