Slowlycatchymonkey

Expressing your dismay at mad ravings and unpleasantness isn't dictating. It's usually the people with fixed extreme views that can't handle another person opinion if it doesn't align with their own. I could demonstrate that easily by suggesting American gun laws are responsible for an increase in homicides in America. Would we have a reasoned discussion? Would you consider a different point of view? Or would I get attacked as a lefty woman (or whatever nonsense label is at the ready) who should shut up and go away because I'm .... fill in blanks with- a woman, stupid, a lefty, english, from the other forum, whatever the next bit of crazy is? You dont need to answer. Ad hominem Tym ad hominem.

Uurrrgghhhhh. Is there an option after you've put someone on ignore to have a warning flash up if you then click 'show this post'? Something like "Remember last time? Are you absolutely sure you want to?"

I don't think they are for a moment or the posts about the state of the place wouldn't have happened. Going for a wind up Buck or Six style is dandy, but some are deliberately divisive.. yanks what can you do. Did you like that, "deliberately divisive.. yanks what can you do" Everyone knows when it's gone wrong cos people go quiet and posting stops.

They're worth a go. Salt them before they go in the oven (on at least 220 on a pre-greased tray), leave them for as long as it takes for them to make a hollow sound when tapped (in my oven thats about double the length of time they state). Very crispy, good steak chips. Not the same as home made chips, more like a crispy very fluffy roasty. Damn now want chips.

Have you tried those triple cooked gastro pub chips? Apart from needing cooking double the length of time they say they're pretty good. Not that you'd find them in a cafe cos they also cost triple.

Could have been worse, I could have said hash browns.

Philistine.

Black pudding, white pudding, mushrooms, fried bread, sauté potatoes, mug of tea.

Sir Fallsalot. He finds most things from any end of the spectrum amusing. Even tempered, doesn't get his hair off, doesn't have a mean word to say and even after a couple of beers and being provoked he still holds it together.

Clive who has just said no thanks would be my choice.

Id like a 'no mod' option on there please. Not that I wouldn't vote for one of the mod options but it would be good to see what people want.

After my last experience of mods nope Someone neutral and reasonable without strong opinions. Maybe Clive and Tango if they'd be daft enough to accept

Not anyone who really wants it, theyre always a bit too quick to put on a their special cuntstable uniform

I feel that’s trivialising what’s going on. Folk arrive here expecting banter and bike talk (I’m pretty sure that’s what you want) and then see another less appealing darker tone and vote with their feet. It’s not about “hacking it” why hang around for something that you’re not enjoying? Personally the antisemitism that’s given a platform here is too much for me. Some of my family fled persecution, some died and both my grandads fought for our freedom against oppression at a cost so great it’s still reverberating down the generations. The damage to the people who survived is beyond measure, the price they paid is horrific. I hope it’s always too soon to turn that into a joke. I hope lunatics who are given a platform to push damaging delusional rhetoric are given the message sharpish that it is not wanted or tolerated… and maybe they should see a Doc. Encouragement to air their holocaust denying antisemitic conspiracy theorists views for clickbait is deplorable. Where there is acceptance of these views it creates the opportunity of being taken down a dangerous path. Allowing far right (or left) loons to dominate the course we’re taking while the people who think it’s disgusting say nothing because it’s easier or they might be accused of not hacking it in my book isn’t right. But that’s just me.. and millions of others who desperately don’t want to demean the sacrifice that our parents and grandparents made.

Still twats.

I read this thread and thought all the folk posting sexiest crap need a leader to galvanise their sad misogynist behaviour born of their own pathetic failings in life and this guy immediately sprung to mind as the perfect fit. What do you think? I know he’s dead now but this means you could elevate him up to martyr status, you know something like he was an ageing old guy, a misunderstood hero who was just calling like it really was, vilified by society for being real man. It could work well for the deluded few. Twats.

Finally out of short trousers, congrats!

Benelli

My custom ones from a hearing aid place were also crap! Good fit but awful material. Seal easily breaks. My favourite plain plugs have changeable filters, motorcycling, solid or shooting. But the custom moulded speaker plugs take the lead by a mile. Those plugs you linked look good Glad you’re taking care of your hearing.

It's more authentic now, a bit of damage looks like the real deal Hands up who hasn't at some point dropped their bike?

You must have to also turn the volume up to compensate though? Although I seem to vaguely remember Sena have peak noise protection? The type of plug you use makes a huge difference to how protected you are. The noise reduction rating varies wildly. Aiming for 30 decibels is the safest bet, most cheap plug struggle to achieve 15.

Does the potential hearing damage not concern you?

Put it on your Christmas list and see what Santa brings

Great pics. Thanks

I have two Sena's. One thats the integrated system in the Shoei Neotec II and a later edition using their much lauded 'Mesh' technology (the 20S and the 50S) The reviewers said they were the best. I'm not impressed with either. Costly, glitchy, difficult to update, dodgy connectivity and ultimately bad for your hearing health. Wish I hadn't wasted the money. The integrated system in the Neotec adds weight to the helmet and is another bloody thing to keep charged. I would for the sake of protecting your hearing not bother with any helmet system. You are left either not wearing ear plugs or turning the volume up to max to get to an audible level. Neither of those solutions is going to do your hearing any favours. The safest and most reliable source of sound are moulded earplugs with speakers integrated in them. This blocks damaging engine and wind noise and allows you to keep the volume down whilst it still being crystal clear. That also saves draining your phone battery. Moulded plugs take a bit of getting used to and are more faff than an in the lid system but no charging needed and what price your hearing? If you go for the custom plugs (they are not cheap) then make them note you want them cut down as low as possible, this will help with adjusting to having solid moulded plugs in your ears. I've used two different companies for these types of ear plugs. One was shite the other good. If you want links let me know and Ill try and find out which one was which! If your feeling determined to go down the in the lid route I'd have a look at amazon reviews as there are much much cheaper alternatives that people rave about. Cardo is a popular alternative to Sena but still pricey. Having had my fingers burnt I wouldnt go down that road again.