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Forum: Improving Road Safety Topic: An idea to stop drunk drivers? |
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 18:15
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| Heads Up Displays might someday do away with the driver's portion of the instrument panel, which will then be broadcast on the windshield, keeping the driver's eyes on the road where they belong. . The problem with HUDs on windscreens is that your eyes still have to change focus from distance to cl... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Odd behaviour |
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 22:25
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| Paul agreed with me but then added in his reply to me/us, (and I so wish I could find that thread now but I'll have to paraphrase), 'the hand is closer to the brain than the foot and can react much quicker" :shock: Just another of so many gems from Paul's wealth of knowledge :) Nerd mode ON :f... |
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Forum: Motorcycling Topic: What's the best way to clean a bike? |
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:37
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Sixy_the_red wrote: Never ever ever use a jetwash! If you have ANY oil leaks, no matter how minor, you WILL blow water into the engine.
I found it does your wheel bearings in too  |
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Forum: Road Safety, Speed Camera and Policy News Topic: Parents face driving lessons ban |
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 14:31
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hairyben wrote: obviously I wouldn't recommend you do yer own electrics, but bugger all will come of it if you do.
Thats why I grapped loads of unused old style twin & earth from work when they changed over  |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Speeding Motorists Caught (in Suffolk) |
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 13:33
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| The point is of course largely academic, since a partnership wouldn't 'enforce' at these times because of the sparse financial pickings on offer. The 'target market' appears to be during the school runs, and to ensnare unwitting tourists. Also, a bit off topic, but does seek to make my point. Have ... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Speeding Motorists Caught (in Suffolk) |
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 09:48
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| Or at night in the pouring rain when the lasers don't work :wink: TO clarify my opinion. Heavy rain would introduce large errors into the speed calculation and reduce the range/accuracy significantly. Just look at the effect rain has on normal light. Day or Night means nothing to the laser but at n... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Speeding Motorists Caught (in Suffolk) |
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 14:33
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semitone wrote: They do enforce the A12. As usual is the straightest, widest bits that get the attention. If you want to speed just pick a narrow, bendy section and you won't get caught 
Or at night in the pouring rain when the lasers don't work  |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Speeding Motorists Caught (in Suffolk) |
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Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:25
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| I didn't know about the campaign either and I live in Suffolk! They keep parking the camera van on the three lane section of the A14 near Newmarket. It's not surprising that they catch more people if they choose the straightest, widest bit of road in Suffolk. Also at the stretch of 50 Mph Dual carr... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Mk 2 Mondeo |
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 17:16
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| I use proper solder, none of this lead free nonsense. Never done me any harm Lead free solder :shock: thats why my soldering is Sh*t I've only just got used to not using TRIC to clean things with ! -- It made great fly killer :twisted: I've just spent the afternoon soldering the wiring on an aircra... |
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Forum: Motorcycling Topic: Both Feet down when stopped ? |
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 09:03
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I have noticed in various magazies / forums the view that putting both feet down when stopped is a cardinal sin
Can someone explain whats the problem ?
I have long enough legs that I can put both feet flat on the floor and hold the bike still even on noticable slopes without using the brakes. |
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Forum: Motorcycling Topic: Summer festival woes |
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 08:46
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The fun Police stike again
People have been charged and are appearing in court in Oct so who do the police think revenge attacks will be aimed at  |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Mk 2 Mondeo |
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 08:18
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| I took the printed PDF file down to a local vehical electrical specialist and they said they couldn't do it because it was 'electronics mate'. I resisted to ask them what the heck they actually did do then because I may need them in future :P The difference is - Electrical thick wires. Electronics ... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Returning Biker - OMFG! |
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 08:36
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Gixxer wrote: 16 years of age....Yamaha FS1-E (capable of an indicated 62mph).....
I'd still beat you away from the lights on my canary yellow Puch Maxi 
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Forum: Motorcycling Topic: Where were all the bad drivers this morning ? |
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 08:40
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| 160miles commute :o Only monday morning & friday afternoon thank goodness. The M25 was the reason I returned to biking The wife was so tired of me arriving home about 9pm every friday evening with my groachy head on :x ,she said "Why don't you think about getting a Bike again !" Less ... |
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Forum: Motorcycling Topic: Where were all the bad drivers this morning ? |
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 14:17
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This morning while I was doing my usual 160 mile commute I noticed that the vast majority of drivers on the M11/M25 & M3 were being very observant and getting out of my way .
Thanks guys It made for a smooth and relaxing ride even in the rain.  |
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Forum: Help! I'm being prosecuted! Topic: 65MPH on 40MPH road ... what now? |
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:21
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Middle lane hoggers |
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:04
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On an empty road middle lane hogs arn't really much of a problem , with that much notice you can do a safe smooth overtake via L3 with minimal steering input .
Of course I might mutter a few words in their direction as I pass |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Vandalised Gatsos |
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:42
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| In fact you CAN hear someone speeding - Doppler shift is one way, or perfect pitch and knowledge of final drive ratio and which gear another. The doppler shift method requires neither perfect pitch (just an approximation will do) nor knowledge of gears. I can elucidate if required. OK Nerd head on ... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Vandalised Gatsos |
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 00:24
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| I know am being very literal here - But You cannot prove the speed of something from it's sound alone. Hmmmn! :scratchchin: Wearing my "Troll" hat! :stirthepot: [ :bunker: ] I might not be able to judge the "speed" but I can judge the "Urgency"! Anybody winding an engi... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Vandalised Gatsos |
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 20:18
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| Erm... no. I've seen them myself. 80mph. You just proved my argument - you "saw" them speeding I know am being very literal here - But You cannot prove the speed of something from it's sound alone. The Doppler effect doesn't count because that's just relative motion. :twisted: I am Just f... |
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