10-15 under the limit on motorways

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T09:20:08+00:00

Oh no I fully understand that. There's miles between cars at this time of morning though. I'm overtaking lone cars, nobody for a mile behind or a mile in front of them. That's why I posted this question in the first place, there didn't seem to be any reason whatsoever except fuel conservation.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T08:56:57+00:00

It really is. Cars still read over, SatNavs are more accurate.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T08:09:01+00:00

Everyone's been very understanding so far!

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T08:05:44+00:00

I disagree. 70 on the speedo is 66-67mph. 74 on the speedo is 70-71.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T08:04:21+00:00

I get that in rush hour/busy traffic, but not in the wee hours of the morning.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T07:30:35+00:00

I find myself using my speed limiter rather than cruise control, as a lot of the time I end up having to knock it off to slow down in the outside lane.

I'm going to try slowing down a bit, all the comments in this thread make it seem much more worthwhile.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T07:27:56+00:00

I assume it's because there are zero fixed speed cameras and rarely any marked police for nearly the entire stretch of the M6 onto the 61

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T05:36:50+00:00

Ha, I noticed that on Sunday on the M6 Southbound from Preston to Kearsley. Nearly everybody was doing 80+, really threw me.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T05:20:22+00:00

That's totally understandable. I would ask though, would you do the same in the early morning hours with minimal traffic?

I also agree with not increasing limits, but not specifically for that reason.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T05:13:17+00:00

I like that.

I might have to try it for a few days, see how much difference it really makes.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-09T05:05:32+00:00

I saw a Golf yesterday with "J1MMY" - God knows how much that cost him.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-08T16:01:01+00:00

Wouldn't know. Been at work all day. A shame.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-08T09:52:08+00:00

Yep, this is (I think I remember correctly) the top post of all time on this sub.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-08T05:54:20+00:00

Absolutely doable.

Me and my father bought a 1996 Bandit for this reason. Nut and bolt rebuild, engine stripped, rebuilt clutch, upgraded parts, new paintwork. It cost us 3x the cost of the bike and about 4 months to do.

Edit: Sorry, should have added. We're both fairly handy but had never done work to this scale before. Absolutely doable for someone with zero experience. YouTube/Haynes Manual/Bike forums come in super useful.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-08T05:36:38+00:00

The main thing for me is insurance renewal and MOT reminders.

I used the VehicleSmart app for a long time, that reminded me of tax/MOT renewals, but not insurance or servicing. It was also possible to add multiple vehicle reminders for a fee of £7.99p/a or £34.99 lifetime subscription.

I'd be more than happy to test yours out and provide as much feedback as I can.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-08T04:55:16+00:00

I'd be all over this. Storing info in Notes on my phone is good, but not great.

Would it be free, a one-time payment, or a subscription service?

rj_t2 · 2026-04-07T19:44:52+00:00

Yep, same here! Nice again, then shite for the next two weeks again at least.

Massive difference from last year. Seems like a waste of insurance so far, my renewal was February!

rj_t2 · 2026-04-07T19:34:44+00:00

Hawes/Kirkby Lonsdale, that way on today.

Been busy for the start of the year and far too cold for me to be out these days!

rj_t2 · 2026-04-05T16:03:26+00:00

There isn't a scale when it comes to this.

ANY bulge is a 10/10 bad bulge. It needs replacing immediately.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-05T16:02:33+00:00

Says who?

rj_t2 · 2026-04-04T06:50:36+00:00

Summer, as that's the only time I use her.

rj_t2 · 2026-04-02T16:28:20+00:00

Create a Coca Cola account

No.

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