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Politics and discussions on current affairs, wars, Trump, Starmer etc etc... BANNED as of 1st Feb 2026

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New surfacing!

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Tue Aug 20, 2024 1:04 pm
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by Horse » Tue Aug 06, 2024 11:27 am

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'Anti-Hooning', to stop the car boys doing donuts.

Presumably varied levels of grip?

Can't see anything that might affect a two-wheeler leaning...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Tue Aug 20, 2024 1:04 pm
SHARP Survey

Last post by Hot_Air « Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:41 pm
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by Horse » Sun Aug 04, 2024 4:04 pm

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Every ride should end with a smile:
Help us make helmet safety better

Please can you help us by taking part in some important research?

The Safety...

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Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:41 pm
Live Fast Die Old

Last post by Horse « Wed Jul 17, 2024 9:24 pm
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by Horse » Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:38 pm

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Wed Jul 17, 2024 9:24 pm
Talk to me about braking with the rear brake

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:03 pm
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by Noggin » Sun May 26, 2024 4:15 pm
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I know, I know - 99.9% of bikers don't ever use the rear brake and it's basically useless!!!

I used to be similar TBF - but now, for me, downhill...
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Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:03 pm
Sorry, mate, I didn't see you?

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:24 am
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by Horse » Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:50 pm

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Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:24 am
Speeding NIP Advice Required...

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:33 pm
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by mboy » Tue Jun 18, 2024 9:09 pm
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Hi all

Embarrassingly I could do with a bit of legal advice...

A few weeks ago, I got caught exceeding the limit in a 50... I had forgotten it...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:33 pm
How to deal with cyclists

Last post by Dickyboy « Fri Jun 21, 2024 7:23 pm
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by Hot_Air » Mon Jun 17, 2024 1:12 pm
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Have you seen Reg Local’s new video, 'How to Deal with Cyclists'?

The Spin Doctor Horse It’s from a car driver’s perspective, so I’m curious if...
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Fri Jun 21, 2024 7:23 pm
Look SHARP - see for yourself

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:37 pm
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by Horse » Wed Jun 19, 2024 5:34 pm

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Open Day at the Wokingham Test Lab: 4th July

You’ve seen the movie....you might have read the technical explanations... For the first time, here is...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:37 pm
Best know the road before winding it on..

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by Skub » Tue May 21, 2024 10:01 pm

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Sun May 26, 2024 9:04 pm
MOT style checks for bikes

Last post by Noggin « Thu May 16, 2024 4:45 pm
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by Lutin » Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:03 am
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Does anyone on here know which countries, particularly in Europe, have an MOT style check for bikes and which do not?

Here in Ireland there are no...
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Thu May 16, 2024 4:45 pm
Definitions

Last post by Horse « Fri May 03, 2024 8:20 pm
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by Horse » Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:45 pm

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Probably of little interest to anyone other than Spin and me :)

A discussion paper published recently, proposed interesting (re-) definitions of...

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Last post by Horse
Fri May 03, 2024 8:20 pm
Stingers used to stop motorbikes

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:47 pm
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by Lutin » Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:35 pm

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I wasn't ever sure whether stinger type devices would ever be used to stop motorcycles. Apparently they have been used by South Wales Police -...

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Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:47 pm
Advice from the police about driving in the islands

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:13 pm
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by cheb » Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:50 pm

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It seems a bit odd to me, anyone else care to comment on the bit about flashing one's lights to shift slower road users out of the way? I don't do...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:13 pm
Innovative Conspicuity Aid for Pedestrians

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:07 pm
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by Horse » Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:37 am

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New Australian Road Markings

Last post by Horse « Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:43 am
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by Horse » Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:53 pm

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Potholes are a concern there too. So dome DIY road markings being installed.

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Last post by Horse
Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:43 am
Orange headlight cover: Legality and efficacy

Last post by wasabisashimi « Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:59 pm
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by iamgigglz » Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:25 pm

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I personally feel more noticed in amongst a sea of cars when I have an orange headlight, especially in murky weather or in the rain. Would the wisdom...

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Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:59 pm
Driving licence for life?

Last post by Scootabout « Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:09 pm
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by Lutin » Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:27 pm
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Maybe not after a proposal by the EU - EU considers end to lifelong driving licences

MEPs are debating whether to force motorists to pass medical...
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Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:09 pm
Plaintiff hospitalised after her air vest failed to inflate, lawsuit claims

Last post by Horse « Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:37 pm
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by Hot_Air » Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:37 am

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A proposed legal action alleges the maker of an equestrian airbag vest failed to warn consumers that the “unreasonably dangerous” airbag will...

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Last post by Horse
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:37 pm
Books Books Books!

Last post by Horse « Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:37 am
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by Horse » Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:14 pm

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I'm clearing out my book collection, retaining just a few.

Here's those that have to go:

The deal is, they're free :) PM me your request(s) and...

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Last post by Horse
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:37 am
How hard can you brake?

Last post by Mr. Dazzle « Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:19 pm
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by The Spin Doctor » Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:02 pm

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I don't think he was on the limit - the back wheel didn't come up!

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Last post by Mr. Dazzle
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:19 pm
National change lanes without indicating day

Last post by Scootabout « Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:19 pm
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by Sadlonelygit » Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:43 am

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Did I miss the memo?
Did a ride into London today on the M4, apart from low sun, the lane drifters were out in abundance. For those that do that...

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Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:19 pm
Science Of Being Seen LIVE ONLINE TONIGHT

Last post by Horse « Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:38 pm
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by The Spin Doctor » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:34 am

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Did you know the use of colour for conspicuity aids dates back centuries before the invention of hi-vis clothing? It's known that the Romans made...

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Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:38 pm
What do points make?

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:32 pm
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by Horse » Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:44 pm

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Police were left stunned after pulling over one of Britain's worst drivers, who was found to have a staggering 96 points on his licence.

Officers...

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Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:32 pm
Duff overtake

Last post by wull « Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:51 pm
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by Supermofo » Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:51 pm

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Completely messed up an overtake Tuesday in the car. Usual story of being on a road that's 60, 50 then back to 60. Following a driver doing 40, 30,...

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Last post by wull
Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:51 pm
New PPE Requirement

Last post by MingtheMerciless « Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:14 pm
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by MrLongbeard » Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:26 pm

I doubt even a AAA jacket would have helped

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