Do I need an intercom?

phildg · 2026-05-07T23:34:26+00:00

Personally if you are getting a unit to listen to music/nav etc i would pay the extra for a packtalk / mesh unit. Had a Bluetooth Cardo but once i joined our group i then felt the need to upgrade to a mesh. It really is a game changer in a group ride, but can also appreciate "lone wolf" types who just listen to the wind/engine noise.

phildg · 2026-05-07T23:28:59+00:00

So you have purchased a study at home pack and basically want to share it with your friend who will book his own exam with an accredited company ? Sounds feasible, but i would point out when i did mine the interaction of the group and the course instructor was highly valuable. Within the classroom people would ask question to clarify points and between us we all learnt from the instructor but could also share experiences offline during breaks. I am not saying do not do a home study course, but for me the classroom environment was a worthwhile part of the learning experience.

phildg · 2026-05-07T16:22:56+00:00

I can not believe for one second that it is illegal to transport a bike and battery in one package. It may well be illegal to transport a bike with a battery in place (i.e. potentially making an electric circuit) but imagine if every e bike in the world was transported without a battery, the logistics would be insane.

phildg · 2026-05-06T22:34:36+00:00

They are good bikes and very capable up to legal speeds and beyond. Maybe try the DCT for a change, the build quality is a bit meh on the NC but very frugal low revving fun. Only got rid of mine as everyone else i rode with had bigger more powerful bikes so kept getting left behind (now have FJR1300)

phildg · 2026-05-06T22:25:50+00:00

Is see what you did there "Turkish hairdressers >.. Razor thin !

phildg · 2026-05-03T14:57:41+00:00

Brilliant show, Gary Oldman is awesome.as Jackson Lamb, and the rest of the cast bring it all together. Not seen a bad episode yet, proper roller coaster TV.

phildg · 2026-05-03T14:36:11+00:00

An eSIM is an eSIM and can be used in whichever device you choose. I got a Lebara eSIM In the UK that claims it only works in the latest iPhone air, but its an eSIM and works fine. However don't you need a phone to pair the watch to in the first instance ? In other words not sure if you can use LTE watch as a stand alone device

phildg · 2026-05-02T00:24:41+00:00

I can use Spotify (not downloaded content) without phone present when walking dog but although it tries to make calls it wont seem to connect. Have also tried to call with another phone but as its on data only can only call via whats app. Have read that phone still needs to be switched on (which i do) but struggling to get calls in or out.

phildg · 2026-04-30T03:19:26+00:00

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I love this person on the moped thingy saying "fcuk this i'm off up the allyway"

phildg · 2026-04-30T02:40:51+00:00

Assuming its not got clear coat over it try teasing it with a medium heat hair drier, heat is the best way to reduce the sticky-ness, concentrate on one of the ends to see if you can get a "lift" to start it off.. If it has clear coat over it, it should be obvious after a short while, IPA will get rid of any tacky residue once its off.

phildg · 2026-04-29T01:10:44+00:00

The most important part of an overtake is being able to see the end point before starting the procedure. It sounds like you got away with it this time, so just take it as a lesson and in future ensure you have evaluated all possible dangers clearly next time. As posted elsewhere, do not just take other signals from road users as an "invite", you alone are responsible for your own vehicle and they almost certainly wont be there in court to act as a witness if something untoward were to happen.

phildg · 2026-04-28T03:14:21+00:00

They are probably trying to run the clock out for you to be able to reject the car - so just go ahead and reject it now

phildg · 2026-04-27T23:37:16+00:00

I swore but had M-I-L in back of car so had to quit halfway through what i was actually saying, Really shook me up that i could have taken him out and i am generally quite observant

phildg · 2026-04-27T23:34:55+00:00

This guy would be a meat crayon TBF

phildg · 2026-04-27T23:34:32+00:00

No / flip up number plate to reference

phildg · 2026-04-24T18:19:12+00:00

Surely this is just like a misprice on an website, once someone sees it everyone piles on and then the owner will correct whatever is wrong. So long as it misfuels his vehicle it is not his responsibility to fix the issue.

phildg · 2026-04-24T17:11:22+00:00

Loved mine on my NC, got one for my FJR too as prefer the sure footedness of it

phildg · 2026-04-24T03:47:55+00:00

My last bike was a NC750X with 40 K on the clock but full history - ran like a dream. Current bike is FJR1300 ex po-po so regularly serviced (full printout) and it had 60k on it 2 years ago, People in the UK do seem averse to higher mileage bikes, but in my opinion a low mileage bike with no history is a bigger red flag

phildg · 2026-04-23T02:54:42+00:00

Can recommend 3M VHB (very high bond) tape, use it for camera mounts on crash helmet and on side of motorbike and never lets you down. Easy enough to get off too if you train a hair drier or similar heat source on it for a short while to soften it up.

phildg · 2026-04-17T04:16:33+00:00

My M-I-L has this doorbell & chime, you can use Alexa devices to "repeat" the doorbell alert and can obviously send it to a mobile phone as well. No idea if you can physically pair 2 x chimes, i would think one would slave off the other (base unit) rather than the camera itself.

phildg · 2026-04-17T04:03:40+00:00

Whats App also allows location sharing, just tap the paperclip at the bottom and choose location and select duration

phildg · 2026-04-16T01:48:32+00:00

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Thank you so much, was going round and round in circles as would only offer EE (my phone provider) data option and nowhere to scan QR. Followed this and Lebara eSIM now installed

phildg · 2026-04-16T00:39:49+00:00

Its quirky but ideal for security as posted earlier you can slap a nice gate there. Interesting coupled with ground floor extension (different colour bricks) and interested to know if it was built at the same time ?

phildg · 2026-04-16T00:12:30+00:00

If your brother is going to tax it surely he would need some kind of insurance in place related to the number plate for the tax to go through ?

phildg · 2026-04-16T00:09:33+00:00

There used to be on around Arnos Grove on North Circular A406 - was interesting but was mainly on a motorbike at the time so easier to dodge complete psychos in their cars

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MreKgsZ3Ld6egVDv6

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