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by ShockDiamonds
Sun Nov 13, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Gout
Replies: 17
Views: 994

Re: Gout

I don't think it's to do with breaking your toe in the past - gout just seems to start there for most people. Probably because it's the furthest/lowest joint so that's where the uric acid crystals collect. Exactly this. My late father suffered with it notably although the drugs helped to manage it....
by ShockDiamonds
Sun Nov 13, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Twitter
Replies: 1136
Views: 130354

Re: Twitter

I do wonder what is going to happen to Twitter. Presumably he cannot afford to sell it without losing out both financially and in reputation. But the current trend suggests it will be run down to a point where it represents a viable proposition for somebody else to take over? And at that point it wi...
by ShockDiamonds
Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: B17 crash (Caution - Graphic link)
Replies: 11
Views: 896

Re: B17 crash

Based on Tim’s comment, not going to click that link 😥
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Your final internal combustion engined car
Replies: 52
Views: 1984

Re: Your final internal combustion engined car

I’m probably already driving it if we’re talking realistic motors. And now that BMW have ballsed up the G20 interior of the LCI’d refreshed version, I do suspect that my M340i xDrive will hang around for a while. I’ve looked at the i4 but it’s ‘cold’ in comparison and not sure can quite stretch to a...
by ShockDiamonds
Fri Oct 21, 2022 11:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

Still going ahead with the DAS although due to various stuff, such as wanting to get my own gear first and other more fundamental things like work commitments which have arisen, will be into next year. Always seems to be into the future but I am determined to do it. But I am still sold on the Pan Eu...
by ShockDiamonds
Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HM ERII
Replies: 276
Views: 10961

Re: HM ERII

Very sad day indeed. To think of not seeing her on the news in those cheerful and colourful outfits (don’t seem to remember ever seeing her in grey) is really quite depressing. RIP, a proper lady.
by ShockDiamonds
Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bill Turnbull
Replies: 3
Views: 475

Re: Bill Turnbull

Yep saw this announced on Breakfast this morning. Fair play to Naga Munchetty, she held it together whilst talking about him. Clearly very upset.
by ShockDiamonds
Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: What the bastard fuck is that!!??
Replies: 32
Views: 1833

Re: What the bastard fuck is that!!??

Saw this on Twitter earlier and my immediate thought was the front end and how is that allowed when rules these days mean front end design often looks a little ‘stuffed’. Presumably it’s related to their volumes?
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Amusing names
Replies: 81
Views: 7094

Re: Amusing names

Roger Nessoanes.
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DYELM?
Replies: 25
Views: 1490

Re: DYELM?

Interest is in achieving another skill, plus the engineering is more accessible somehow.
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Best Christmas present 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 1143

Best Christmas present 2022

Placeholder, and an opening bid. Wife has got me a 737 sim experience. Having spent far too many hours playing with PMDG’s 700 in MSFS I am now obviously expected to land it. Should be fun.
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

No I want to endlessly worry about minutiae because without that we have nothing.
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

Sundayjumper wrote: Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:01 pm Ride in, up the step, then roll out backwards down the step.

You’re not the star of a nineties Levi’s advert :lol:
Yeah I know but my OCD wants it facing forward. And Rich is probably right. And fuck me when did that last happen.
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

Just searched for the weight of a Pan 1300 - 326kgs wet :D That's gonna need some core strength to move about, if needs arise. If it leans more than 10degrees at standstill you're going down for sure. That's 100kgs heavier than my BMW S1000XR. I see plenty old frail types on them so it must be mana...
by ShockDiamonds
Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

Biggest I’ve ridden was back when I was a teenager. 250cc of some description. I recall being far too terrified of the grunt in a straight line to worry about its weight in the bends. Not ridden anything bigger. I take the point about the heft, and I’ll be going through a CBT refresher and then onto...
by ShockDiamonds
Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

Do you all imagine I’m going to be greasing up my balls and lapping Thruxton? 😀 I’ll potter about every now and again, nothing more. Just something I’ve always fancied and talked about often enough. And the Pan seems and looks modern enough whereas some other machinery like older BMW bikes don’t app...
by ShockDiamonds
Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

The only issue I had when doing my CBT several years was hill starts. Low speed manoeuvring was ok but I do get the point about it being a big lump and hence can be something of a pain. Weight is low down though which apparently helps. Thing is, I have no interest in anything sporty. I know the Pan ...
by ShockDiamonds
Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

No such thing as a stupid question. Wife has been dead against me having a bike for years but long story short we’ve agree I’ll do it for my 50th. She still hates the idea but recognises I want to do it. Yes will be a first bike, but based on advice I’m informed they are relatively benign and focuse...
by ShockDiamonds
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

Re: FAO bikers

Ride magazine, March 2015
by ShockDiamonds
Mon Aug 29, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FAO bikers
Replies: 61
Views: 6824

FAO bikers

Anybody got any idea whether any bike mags have done a buyers guide on the ST1300 Pan-European please? I know Bike did a feature in August 2002 when it was new, but a pre-owned feature is what I’m after really. Yes it’s for me, will be a 50th present for myself.