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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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by weeksy » Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:53 am » in Forum rules and information on donations and subscriptions.

Due to the place we've found ourselves, any discussions on politics, current affairs etc are now banned on this forum.

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Speed camera app for ios

Last post by Slenver « Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:27 pm
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by Demannu » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:46 pm

Any recommendations for said item?
S-i-l can't afford another ban and needs car for business!
I know the correct answer is 'drive slower you twat',...

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Last post by Slenver
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:27 pm
Do auxiliary lights help you be seen?

Last post by Cousin Jack « Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:28 pm
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by Mr Moofo » Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:30 pm
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I have some I am about to add the the Scrambler.
Are they worth fitting - or just a bit too Charlie and Ewan?
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Last post by Cousin Jack
Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:28 pm
Credit where it's due?

Last post by Taff « Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:15 pm
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by Horse » Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:18 am
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A learner driver who failed the theory test 59 times before passing has been praised for their "amazing" commitment.

The person, who has not been...
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Last post by Taff
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:15 pm
Saw a broken down car way later than I'd have liked :o

Last post by ZRX61 « Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:52 am
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by Noggin » Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:05 pm
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Drove quite a bit in the dark on the motorway tonight.

I'm not sure if I'm out of practice or it was dark with cars both sides of me and on coming...
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Last post by ZRX61
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:52 am
Roundabouts? AARGH!

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:12 pm
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by Hot_Air » Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:44 pm
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Are roundabouts the SMIDSY location of choice?

In a roundabout way, The Spin Doctor concluded we should take extra care on those pesky traffic...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:12 pm
Snow socks, I'll try in here first

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:06 am
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by Demannu » Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:42 pm
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Obviously for a mowta, anyone used them and what were your opinions of them.
Due to space constraints I cant use chains and unfortunately in all the...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:06 am
Saw - but almost didn't see...

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:12 pm
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by The Spin Doctor » Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:44 pm
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...a motorcycle with a tiny 'letterbox' style LED headlight.

Conditions clear evening, twilight... bike coming from my right as I was waiting to...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:12 pm
Blowout...

Last post by Dodgy69 « Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:29 pm
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by Bustaspoke » Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:48 pm

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This turned up on the FB Street Triple group :shock:

Poster's looking for a new rear muguard & No plate holder,said that she was on a motorway in...

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Last post by Dodgy69
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:29 pm
Crash Detectives

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:15 pm
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by The Spin Doctor » Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:41 pm

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"When a motorcyclist dies in a crash at a busy city junction, the race is on to find out how the collision unfolded."

Sorry Mate I Didn't See You?...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:15 pm
SMIDSY extraordinaire

Last post by MrLongbeard « Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:16 pm
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by Hot_Air » Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:17 pm

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Sorry, mate, I didn’t see all eight of you:

:shock:

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Last post by MrLongbeard
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:16 pm
How essential is the rear brake?

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:26 pm
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by Count Steer » Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:10 pm
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Noggin thinks it's essential for negotiating mountain roads, particularly in the wet.

Me? I'm not so sure. I know it's useful to drag the back brake...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:26 pm
Stay Relaxed!

Last post by Dodgy69 « Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:37 pm
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by Horse » Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:40 am

Nottinghamshire Police has shared bodycam footage of the moment an officer found a van driver asleep at the wheel on the M1.

Jamie Barrett, 30,...

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Last post by Dodgy69
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:37 pm
Can Turn? Will Turn!

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:11 pm
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by The Spin Doctor » Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:47 pm
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I've seen so many of these YouTube crash videos that they rarely make me twitch any more but this one really made me jump.
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:11 pm
Bikes in bus lanes

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:53 pm
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by Horse » Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:37 pm

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New DfT policy announcement:

- refresh the technical advice, making it clear local authorities should use their powers to ensure bus lanes are open...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:53 pm
How difficult can it be?

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:54 pm
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by Horse » Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:27 am

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Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:54 pm
Head on collision

Last post by tricol « Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:14 am
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by weeksy » Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:46 pm
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Glad we don't own a Duster!
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Last post by tricol
Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:14 am
Safer Roadsfor Motorcyclist

Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande « Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:36 pm
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by GuzziPaul » Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:16 pm

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This might be of interest to some. Latest guidance to highway authorities. The UK contributor rides a Ducati.

Moderator note: this link...

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Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande
Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:36 pm
Turning right is dangerous

Last post by iansoady « Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:06 pm
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by Hot_Air » Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:30 pm
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Turning right is blooming dangerous — at least if you’re a cyclist:

Evidently, it’s time to give up cycling (too bloody dangerous) and instead stick...
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Last post by iansoady
Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:06 pm
Trail braking, or braking in corners.

Last post by Horse « Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:42 am
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by slowhare » Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:32 pm
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Hello,

I couldn’t find anything online so i thought i’d try here as you all appear very knowledgeable.

I’m having some disagreement on the chat...
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Last post by Horse
Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:42 am
You'll believe an elephant can fly

Last post by Horse « Mon Sep 04, 2023 8:24 am

by Horse » Mon Sep 04, 2023 8:24 am

5:55 instructor tip: never stand in front of a moving bike (or be ready to jump) x2

8:00 fly, Forest, fly!

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Last post by Horse
Mon Sep 04, 2023 8:24 am
E-Stop *fail* - advice?

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:07 am
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by Horse » Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:28 am

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A few days ago, someone sent me this mesage:

I had my first emergency stop fail a couple of days ago. I was on the first bike i've been on without...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:07 am
Caption Competition - or too obvious?

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:14 pm
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by Horse » Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:11 pm

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Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:14 pm
Road Sign Quiz

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:38 pm
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by The Spin Doctor » Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:46 pm

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Found on a UK learning to drive website suggesting you test your knowledge of road signs by looking for the odd ones out.

b - highway code signs...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:38 pm
Know your road signs - improve your sex life?

Last post by Scootabout « Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:30 pm
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by Horse » Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:53 am

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Last post by Scootabout
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:30 pm
Have a drink - be safer?

Last post by MyLittleStudPony « Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:33 pm
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by Horse » Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:02 pm

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Caffeine, that is. Or gum.

A 'yes, but no' answer.

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Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:33 pm

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