Guzzirider Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 five bob 62961[/snapback] What is a bob please Grandad?
belfastguzzi Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 What is a bob please Grandad? 62962[/snapback] right enough, the term 'bob' could confuse you chopper guys. oh - Chopper Guy: good one there were two and a half bob in a half-crown and as far as I'm concerned, there still are I measure the value of things by the fact that a sixpence (of real money), half a bob, would buy a bag of chips
big J Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 And get you into the pictures and your tram fare home and a penny caramel that you could sook for days cos thats when you got value for money not like today and kids running around on bloody sewing machines and youngsters had respect for their elders and we couldn't afford the bus you know we had to walk sixteen miles to work and it was a proper job too not like today and have you seen my teeth anywhere?
Ballacraine Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 right enough, the term 'bob' could confuse you chopper guys. I measure the value of things by the fact that a sixpence (of real money), half a bob, would buy a bag of chips 62972[/snapback] Tanner. Wot were the thruppenny bits called? Me minds gone Nige.
Ballacraine Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Thruppeny bits 63061[/snapback] Yes that would explain me not being able to think of any other name! Ta! Nige.
Martin Barrett Posted October 13, 2005 Author Posted October 13, 2005 The right bracket arrived today. Thank you Brian of GB Spares (I've not had chance to fit it yet as been busy laying laminate flooring) So I won't be needing to take Guy up on his kind offer.
wambiker Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 And get you into the pictures and your tram fare home and a penny caramel that you could sook for days cos thats when you got value for money not like today and kids running around on bloody sewing machines and youngsters had respect for their elders and we couldn't afford the bus you know we had to walk sixteen miles to work and it was a proper job too not like today and have you seen my teeth anywhere? 63052[/snapback] But you try telling the young people todayand they wont belive you!! Gary
Martin Barrett Posted October 29, 2005 Author Posted October 29, 2005 When I fitted the new bracket I tried to tighten up the whole system. But those troublesome balance pipe clamps where stuck, so today I gave them a good douse in WD40 (won't mention the over spray on to the front disc ) And was able to slacken them off and tighten them so it again is clamped tight. Will have to see how a couple of heat cycles and vibration effect it. But I have found that the front Torx bolt for the foot plate on the non wobbly can had gone missing along with the fibre/rubber washer. I have Torx keys so was able to remove the whole plate. Poking a stick down the holes gives the impression that they could be blind. But as the end of the stick came out with a brown rusty deposit it could be rubbing against an internal baffle. I might have to ride without my left boot on so I can cover and uncover the holes and play some sweet Guzzi tunes.
belfastguzzi Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 emm,, are you sure you know what you're doing Martin?
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 I might have to ride without my left boot on so I can cover and uncover the holes and play some sweet Guzzi tunes. 65180[/snapback] Reminds me of an old limerick: There once was a man named deGroot who had seven warts on his root He put acid on these and now when he pees he holds his @#$$#! like a flute Note to Jaap! Pronunciation of deGroot is to be English way. Note to everyone else! Pronunciation of @#$$#! is to be familiar form of Richard.
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 But you try telling the young people todayand they wont belive you!! 63342[/snapback] What are todays kids going to tell their kids what they went without when they were growing up!
belfastguzzi Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 What are todays kids going to tell their kids what they went without when they were growing up! 65198[/snapback] warts?
Guest Nogbad Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 No, it'll be a reverse thing. They will bemoan the things they had.... like STDs, massive debt, alimony payments, multiple step-parents... you know, all the best trappings of modern life. Although....maybe not where you come from.... perhaps the future really ought to be Orange
Martin Barrett Posted October 29, 2005 Author Posted October 29, 2005 emm,, are you sure you know what you're doing Martin? 65193[/snapback] No, it's a voyage of discovery. and repeat The knowledge you lack at the start you can make up for with enthusiasm. The enthusiasm can be repaired with a credit card. At the end of the month along with the credit card bill arrives knowledge.
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