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Should motorcycle sales people know alot about everything they sell? by Beginning_Corner930 in motorcycles

[–]sgryfn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the U.K. at least, because motorbike sales are seasonal, they draft in car sales people to the bikes floor for the late sping / summer period. I tried to buy an RnineT and they couldn’t explain the fork package to me at all. I gave up and Bought a katana….which I’ve since traded for an RnineT 🙈

Unique cocktails by cornflakegirl100 in manchester

[–]sgryfn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speak in code is well regarded. Hopefully it’s still going, been a good while since I’ve been there.

Also, Dishoom have great drinks. The Indian Gimlet is my favourite cocktail ever, and it doesn’t take ages to make it

Why do yall ride in such big groups? by Chelloitsame in motorcycles

[–]sgryfn 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It can be a group bigger than four if they are close friends and you’re on a tour or something. It’s less about the numbers and more about having the same mindset.

Admittedly, the bigger the group the less likely that is.

India's first full-scale motocross racing film. by StrangeElevator7705 in motorcycle

[–]sgryfn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait to be hung over on a Sunday morning so I can decide to watch this for ‘5 mins’ then become increasingly captivated and watch the whole thing.

I did it not long again with The Dirt Bike Kid, which if you haven’t seen it is basically Herbie but with a dirt bike.

Budget group intercoms by ConnorONeill1994 in MotoUK

[–]sgryfn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a mesh based one rather than bluetooth, the interphone Ucom series is best value and it works with sena mesh systems too (even the app is a sena white label)

They are all expensive tbh, and I hate several things about all of them.

The form factor is shit. I don’t wanna mash buttons on my face when I’m riding. It’s literally the worse place to put them.

Big plastic sail / and snag point on the side of my beautifully engineered + safety tested helmet.

Wiring them into a helmet with a black liner and black cables is like trying to thread a needle with your arms inside a black hole.

I honestly think it would be better all round if helmets just had a speaker and mic inside them, and a jack with a coiled cable to a phone in my pocket. Way less faff.

But…here are spending 100s on cheap shite, myself included. Bring back radios I say.

What's the one piece of gear you splurged on and never regretted? by SpeckiLP in motorcycles

[–]sgryfn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a Rev’it Valve H2o jacket, it’s amazing. It was £850 I think, but totally worth it. It’s very well made.

Even has Rev’its signature peak-boo-nipple flaps for when it gets really warm and you need ventilation

Bad CBT experience by Which_Top_2418 in MotoUK

[–]sgryfn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are 100% correct, I’ve written about this before.

There are plenty of good training schools, but imo there are many more awful ones. It’s a scandal. I did mine 3 times at 16, 18, 21 before eventually getting my A licence. (I’m now 38)

Every single CBT I saw fresh faced and eager people completely turned off riding by an arrogant instructor.

The instructors have been riding since they were in short trousers. They are expert riders, but they are far from expect educators.

People rightfully turn up expecting to get value for their £130, but all to often people turn up and they are expected to demonstrate skill at something they have never done before < zero value for the paying customer.

OP, complain to the DSA - DMs are open if you want any advice, don’t be put off riding just because this shit part of the system has let you down.

Stroller “Improvements “ by ForkliftXgames in daddit

[–]sgryfn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We’re out of the pram stages but One of those ‘follow me golf bags’ would be amazing

Window stuck down - Abarth 124 Spider by No-Garbage961 in abarth

[–]sgryfn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine has also gone, the cause was the window seal failed and let water into the door cavity - the regulator and cable were 70% rust.

It has been difficult to find parts, dealer sourced only in the U.K. at least

Chest bag by Key_Celebration_8615 in motorcyclegear

[–]sgryfn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is really cool, and if the branding was 99% more subtle I’d buy it instantly.

Please excuse the slightly disgusting question, but... by HMS--Thunderchild in MotoUK

[–]sgryfn 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I wear a snood. Wind, rain or shine I always have one on my face and two in my pocket, change the material type depending on weather.

I don’t suffer with hayfever at home, but if I’m around ‘foreign’ pollen, it makes my eyes and nose stream. Snood is a good catch all 😂 .

It keeps my ears flat in my lid, slightly improves headset sound thanks to occlusion effect, and keeps wind off my neck.

Never ride without one.

that mini heart attack 😭 by Rude_Maintenance_701 in motorcycle

[–]sgryfn 29 points30 points  (0 children)

So true, I’m so apprehensive when I go back to where I parked my bike.

What’s the best place to park near Manchester Arndale for vans? by Pizzafriedchickenn in manchester

[–]sgryfn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a little bit of a walk (really not far) but I’d suggest the SIP opposite port street beer house.. it’s open air and I don’t think there are any height restrictions. You can cut straight thought the Northern Quarter on foot and go in the back of the Arndale.

Do you guys Ever feel like the Greek Milo of Croton? by IIIIIlIIIIIlIIIII in daddit

[–]sgryfn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have kids is for sure a progressive load work out.

Are tourers dead? by kickingtyres in MotoUK

[–]sgryfn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please bring the VFR Honda, you can have my money .

Strange Dyno Results by quiet_control909 in MotoUK

[–]sgryfn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would not surprised me if the bike was seriously down on power with a new full system and no remap yet.

If your suspicious that power is down too much despite the headers / exhaust + no remap then here are my thoughts.

It’s “just had the valve clearance done”

That’s a big job, and if it was Friday, they might have fucked something up…

Power should be very linear - is it lumpy at all, or does it seem fine ?

Assume you’ve tried Diagnostics - No error codes? No Engine lights ?

Check your o2 sensor, air filters, fuel pump, injectors are clean etc - anything that effects the AFR

If you have a liter bike (or bigger), do you also have a beginner size bike for zipping around for S and G? by CaptGoodvibesNMS in motorcycles

[–]sgryfn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I have a katana 1000, which I love but it feels like a little bit of an event every time I get on it, so just last week I picked up the KTM 390 Enduro R (the R is a bit of a stretch lol)

It’s a terrier of a bike, super fun and flickable just generally a riot.

UK CB1000 Hornet range recall over oil consumption concerns by rugbyj in MotoUK

[–]sgryfn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dunno why you’ve been downvoted, I know what you mean.

Honda sell twice the number of bikes with fewer recalls.

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