Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 06:47:17 AM
We’re not Facebook so can’t do instant messaging or chat (other social media products are available) but I look forwards to reading all your posts every day and would hate to see the volume drop as we all hunker down.
So, jokes, pictures, notes, thanks welcome.
Anything goes (except blatant politics please)
Keep safe.
Steve
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 06:57:17 AM
I’ve had Triumphs for the last 15 years.
Daytona 900
Trident Sprint
Trophy 900 (not for long…)
Sprint ST 955 (four of them)
Tiger 1050
Tiger 800 (two)
I’ve never owned a new bike but had a bit of a tax windfall last summer (years of overpaying by a little = “free” cash from HMRC).
The Tiger 800 is probably the best of the bunch, just missing a bit of low down grunt from the 1050 and the awesome sound of the 955.
I have watched the development of the new Tiger 900 with interest. It seems that they have listened to the likes of me when designing their new model:
Less weight
More torque
Flat power curve
Backlit switches (makes a huge difference at night)
LED lights
Etc
After the London Bike Show, I went to my local dealer and ordered one.
It arrives on Wednesday
This was Saturday in the workshop:
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Post by: Seamus on March 23, 2020, 08:41:46 AM
Had only one modern Triumph, 9551 Speed triple. Loved it and only changed it as one of my riding buddies could not get on with his Ninja 7R. Had a few of the older ones in my time as well. restored a 71 oil tank Bonny and only sold it as someone offered silly money.
These days its a 500 four and a Suzuki T350 Rebel. Plus an MGB. All from 70's. The rose coloured specs effect.
Post by: Orcade-Ian on March 23, 2020, 08:57:28 AM
I think the top of the range model even had a seat :)
I just took delivery of a new C125 Super Cub - only done about 80 Orkney miles so far but love it - apart from the elbow viewing system installed instead of proper mirrors.
Ian
Post by: bobv7 on March 23, 2020, 09:34:43 AM
Post by: Andrew-S on March 23, 2020, 09:51:55 AM
Forget disc brakes, trick suspension and led lighting, the greatest overall improvement I've seen over 50 odd years of motorcycling is the tyres. Took the 500 four out for a test ride yesterday and the handling and general feel of the bike was so much better than I had expected or remembered from back in the day. Seeing as the bike is basically stock the only reason I can think of for such a change is the Bridgestone BT45 tyres. Just my two penceworth. :)
Bridgestone now do a BT46, better in the wet apparently: https://www.bridgestone.com/corporate/news/2020012803.html (https://www.bridgestone.com/corporate/news/2020012803.html)
Post by: Bryanj on March 23, 2020, 09:52:53 AM
Homelife is fraught, 67, type 2 diabetic, stent 18 months ago puts me in high risk; wife has ME with all the asociated problems plus bad ibs; stepson has crohns so on imunosuppresants------our houshold is a joy!!!!!.
Spent many years in dealerships on the spanners, firstbike RE 250 Crusader then pre unit Triumphs then Hondas from 500 to GL.
Spend a lot of time on here and US site, at least the UK people seem to listen! Also Goldwing site as working on best mates 1500 trike and that is a whole new novel all on its own!
At moment parralel building 2 500's one is No 36 the other i will sell to finance a "sleeper" 500 and maybe 1 more then whatever is left not sure of.
All the Best to everyone, good luck and hopefully health. Lets do our best to stay sane(ish)
Post by: Andrew-S on March 23, 2020, 09:56:10 AM
As we move inexorably towards lockdown here in the UK (some of you in other countries may already be locked down), I thought we should have a general chat thread.
We’re not Facebook so can’t do instant messaging or chat (other social media products are available) but I look forwards to reading all your posts every day and would hate to see the volume drop as we all hunker down.
So, jokes, pictures, notes, thanks welcome.
Anything goes (except blatant politics please)
Keep safe.
Steve
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Steve,
I think if anything the forum traffic will rise as we fill the spare time - anyway, I'm protected from Covid-19 as I use McAfee daily.......
Post by: mike the bike on March 23, 2020, 10:13:55 AM
I've got more than a few bike jobs to do, which if I take my time, will last me a few weeks.
With no bike events on the horizon, We'll probably go on ride outs, taking a flask of coffee and some sarnies once we get the good weather
Post by: Bryanj on March 23, 2020, 10:33:29 AM
Post by: SteveW on March 23, 2020, 10:51:53 AM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 11:19:22 AM
I think the top of the range model even had a seat :)
He is downloading the software. It takes about 30 minutes from scratch apparently.
I jokingly asked if it ran on Windows. He said yes but I think he meant the laptop
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 11:22:10 AM
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Replace the scabby old grass with paving and gravel.
I have nearly completed the strip down and consigned all the used parts to the woods behind.
The rebuild will start once I have cleaned up and straightened all the mating surfaces.
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Post by: mike the bike on March 23, 2020, 11:40:04 AM
I'll go up the attic, turn off the hot and cold feeds, disconnect the pipes from the taps, turn the shower on to empty the pipes, fill the pipes with descale and leave for a few hours. I hope that works because changing the shower is going to be a right ball ache.
Post by: Laverda Dave on March 23, 2020, 12:13:31 PM
The Battle of Britain Bunker where I volunteer closed down last Tuesday, mainly because 80% of the volunteers are over 70.
The O/H is a midwife in a big London hospital, her job was stressful before all this but now it's on an different level. The NHS staff are doing an amazing job and have stayed loyal considering they didn't get a pay rise for 5 years and when they did it was a lousy 1%. I hope the goverment show some real appreciation of their efforts when all this is over.
I just wish some of the people in London would listen to the goverment advice especially about social distancing, they are still going around in big groups as though it doesn't apply to them and panic buying, the shops are empty, trying to buy food for my 86 year old mum is next to impossible because of the selfish attitude of others.
Still, looking on the bright side, the sun has been out the past few days, I should go for a ride whilst we are still allowed to!
Post by: davefirestorm on March 23, 2020, 12:18:16 PM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on March 23, 2020, 12:35:54 PM
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Ian
Post by: dave400 on March 23, 2020, 01:19:50 PM
Unfortunately I think we will have plenty of time to start/finish these project. For those that survive unscathed they will have no diy stuff left to complete and might be able to get out on the bikes without feeling guilty. I’m 71 in June so only time will tell! This is my project in the dining room which we haven’t been able to use for ages! Plus the new bike.
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Ian
Nice cub, Ive got the Innova for commuting and love it, I thought they would have put a kick start on the new cub it would have been a nice retro touch but I suppose the extra cost was a factor......cheers Dave
Post by: taysidedragon on March 23, 2020, 01:56:38 PM
I’ll start.
I’ve had Triumphs for the last 15 years.
Daytona 900
Trident Sprint
Trophy 900 (not for long…)
Sprint ST 955 (four of them)
Tiger 1050
Tiger 800 (two)
I’ve never owned a new bike but had a bit of a tax windfall last summer (years of overpaying by a little = “free” cash from HMRC).
The Tiger 800 is probably the best of the bunch, just missing a bit of low down grunt from the 1050 and the awesome sound of the 955.
I have watched the development of the new Tiger 900 with interest. It seems that they have listened to the likes of me when designing their new model:
Less weight
More torque
Flat power curve
Backlit switches (makes a huge difference at night)
LED lights
Etc
After the London Bike Show, I went to my local dealer and ordered one.
It arrives on Wednesday
This was Saturday in the workshop:
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Steve,
I've also had loads of Triumphs over the years. T100A Tiger, T120R Bonneville, Trident 900, Speed Triple 955 and Street Triple 675. If I was going to replace the Street Triple I would seriously consider the new Tiger 900. They've got it just right I think.
I've got loads to do at the moment, the STR is in bits for the major valve clearance service. Need to get it back together ready for post-lockdown riding. Also have a spare 400f engine on the bench which needs a full check over and rebuild. The signs are not good, tappet covers have been chiselled to loosen them at some time and there is orange silicone sealant clearly visible on the crankcase joint!
Also have a young border collie to keep exercised and entertained, full time job on it's own. 🐾🔧👍
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 02:52:06 PM
Forgot the Speed Triple.
Can’t think why.
It has a very naughty can
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Post by: cooleronthecoast on March 23, 2020, 04:34:38 PM
Post by: SteveW on March 23, 2020, 05:32:47 PM
Post by: Bryanj on March 23, 2020, 05:53:52 PM
Post by: sprinta on March 23, 2020, 07:11:45 PM
I’ll start.
I’ve had Triumphs for the last 15 years.
Daytona 900
Trident Sprint
Trophy 900 (not for long…)
Sprint ST 955 (four of them)
Tiger 1050
Tiger 800 (two)
I’ve never owned a new bike but had a bit of a tax windfall last summer (years of overpaying by a little = “free” cash from HMRC).
The Tiger 800 is probably the best of the bunch, just missing a bit of low down grunt from the 1050 and the awesome sound of the 955.
I have watched the development of the new Tiger 900 with interest. It seems that they have listened to the likes of me when designing their new model:
Less weight
More torque
Flat power curve
Backlit switches (makes a huge difference at night)
LED lights
Etc
After the London Bike Show, I went to my local dealer and ordered one.
It arrives on Wednesday
This was Saturday in the workshop:
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Look forward to finding out how you find the new Tiger 900, particularly when compared to the 800?
I currently have a 800 XRt and was looking at the new 900 but the Covid outbreak has messed things up a bit.
I still have a 69 TR6 and a 70 T120 together with my 93 900 Sprint that I bought new from Paddock Wood when Paul Smart owned and ran the business.
Also had a Thunderbird and Tiger 1050 so like yourself a bit of a diehard Triumph owner having started on the road with a Tiger Cub then a Tiger 90 followed by my first 70 T120 Bonneville. A Daytona was my daily bike whilst I was studying and in later years I had a T160 which I converted to as close as I could to a Legend when Trevor Gedal took over Les Williams business and was happy to sell the Legend parts which Les would never do.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 07:44:37 PM
I’ve just heard from the dealer that they will be closed for everything other than appointments. So no browsing, coffee or tyre-kicking.
My appointment means I can still pick up my new bike but I will have to do it whilst staying 2m away from the staff.
Should be interesting.
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Post by: Bryanj on March 23, 2020, 08:31:03 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 08:40:20 PM
No new bike for me then.
I’ve waited 47 years for my first new bike and missed it by two days…
Not that I’d have been able to ride it anywhere anyway.
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Post by: Bryanj on March 23, 2020, 08:59:36 PM
Post by: matthewmosse on March 23, 2020, 09:11:35 PM
Post by: Andych on March 23, 2020, 10:43:37 PM
I am hunkered down at present with a sore throat and Temp of 38 so I am not allowed into the hospital to visit my Son (had his 2nd Stem cell transplant 5 weeks ago and is doing it tough right now) and that is pretty hard...
I ended up making a decision on the 2.5 CB250 G5 bikes... I sold them off to a guy who has the time to bring at least one of them back to life... and just as I was about to start on the CB400 I happened across what we lovingly call here... a Postie Bike. Or a Honda CT110 Stepthrough. They catch big $$ here and have a bit of a Cult following.. but they are fun and ideal for just a quick trip down the road for some milk or a coffee (when they re-open).
I have just been sorting out electrics (6 volt system) and then it is front forks and a good cleanup.. runs like a charm, at least it does now after cleaning out the mouse nest in the Air Cleaner..
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 24, 2020, 06:08:58 AM
You must have 15 bikes that you could tell us about.
A different one each day.
Lots of photos please.
I’m going to dig in my archives and post about my early bikes.
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on March 24, 2020, 11:36:57 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 24, 2020, 11:51:51 AM
That's obtuse!I bloody love the word 'obtuse' 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 My teachers used it often to describe me when I was at school 😊😊😊
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 24, 2020, 11:56:57 AM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on March 24, 2020, 12:10:56 PM
What does it mean?adjective
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annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
Post by: royhall on March 24, 2020, 12:16:49 PM
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on March 24, 2020, 12:22:11 PM
Post by: Green1 on March 24, 2020, 12:24:43 PM
When you go through the new procedures just to walk in and see someone it will dawn on you just how serious things are and going to get.
At 3am monday I had a crazy high temprature and a heart rate so fast you had no chance of counting how many beats per minute it took three hours to calm down. Stupidly at 6am I shrugged it off after a shower as I felt better so I went to work. Bearing in mind I'm working in a University full of international students.There are over 200 still there even though the Uni is closed as they have nowhere to go. Now I'm sitting here wrighting it has just dawned on me how stupid I was going in. I finally got an appointment at 10pm Monday I was told to stay in the car and someone would phone me when I'm there. I sat there until 10:50 and the phone rang and I was told to wait due to the high demand. The phone rang again about 12:00 and then I was finally allowed to see some one that was wearing a totally inadequate mask. The ones I wear for spraying at work are far superior saying that I can't get them due to idiotic panic buying. By about 12:30 my heart rate had returned to normal and no signs of a virus so they didn't want to keep me and sent me home about 1am. I'm not one for going to the doctors I havn't been in 16 years or more.I don't even take paracetimol for a headache. I have been up for almost 34 hours now without any sleep I'm still wide awake now and have no interest in sleeping as it hurt like #@%$ and don't fancy it again.
I also found it funny Roy but that may be because im deprived of sleep and oxygen ;D
Post by: mike the bike on March 24, 2020, 12:56:20 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 24, 2020, 01:05:37 PM
I am not getting the angle on this obtuse thing.
it must be to acute for me
BTW.just got the bikes cleaned and running well,and can't use them
Post by: Orcade-Ian on March 24, 2020, 01:39:49 PM
Ian
Post by: Bryanj on March 24, 2020, 02:05:06 PM
Julie, if youre obtuse i hate to think what i am! Much kudos for offering to go back by the way. Keep it saft
Post by: Andrew-S on March 24, 2020, 03:35:14 PM
Post by: mike the bike on March 24, 2020, 03:37:10 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 24, 2020, 04:23:02 PM
I bought this bike on 28th September 1977 with the help of my great mate Paul Churcher. I had admired a black 500/4 that was owned by a member of the Bedford Eagle Motorcycle Club for many months and Paul had been on the lookout for me. I don't know where he found this (he may) but the two of us went round to see it one evening and I had a short test ride. It was running on three cylinders but every now and then #4 would chime in and away we went - it was brilliant. Paul reckoned that an ignition fault would be pretty easy to fix, so I offered the guy £350 and rode it home.
I have no photographs of this period (sorry) so I'll just sprinkle the ones I do have...
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50,000th Birthday 1st February 1980
To start with it was fairly standard, had 20,855 miles on the clock and needed a bit of TLC (not to mention a good service...)
Over the next 5 months, I fixed the ignition and brakes, fitted finned covers, crash bars and the Rickman fairing, added the rack, an MOT, tax and insurance and on 21st February 1978 we hit the road!
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50,000 miles (bike) - 22 years (me)
I soon discovered that a neglected bike would require ongoing care as first the cam end cover oil seals started to leak (only 48p each but left oil all over my legs as it ran onto the cylinder head and was blown backwards by the slipstream).
Then the starter solenoid melted (it was full of water). £7.50 for a new one and a new set of fuses.
Then the front fork oil seals (£1.00 each) and a top end overhaul (£10.50 for a gasket set)
This was all in the first 2 months - but I was using it every day and had clocked up 3,000 miles by then.
In May 1978, I bought a CB550K3 seat (£15) and tank (£25) from a guy in Portsmouth who had bought a brand new K3 and was converting it into a cafe racer. The tank was slightly larger than the original and the seat hinge/latch were in a slightly different place but hey, I was doing engineering at Uni and we had access to a complete workshop staffed with skilled technicians!
Summer 1978 was supposed to be our Spanish holiday. One of the guys in our shared house was from Madrid and had "invited" us all down. Unfortunately, a trip to Camber Sands in June of that year resulted in a cam chain tensioner failure that caused the cam chain to gouge aluminium from the inside of the cases, which blocked the oil filter, which destroyed the main and big end bearings. The engine didn't sieze, but just got harder and harder to rev as by that time the pressure release valve in the oil filter had opened and the oil pump was busily pumping a cocktail of engine oil and aluminium shavings around the engine.
So no Spanish holiday then. Just a big receipt from Parks of Lewisham for parts:
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Parts list for engine rebuild pt1
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Parts list for engine rebuild pt2
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This picture shows me and Nik working on the engine. Having recently rebuilt the top end, I didn't want to open it all up again, so carried out all the work by removing the bottom crankcase. Note the method used to store and recognise the various crankcase bolts. Also note custom (student) engine workbench. Mileage now 25,400
For the next 6 months and 5,000 miles I did nothing but change oil, filters, worn footrest rubbers... and ride it.
At the time I was President of the University Bike Club and negotiated a discount at our local Honda dealer Redhill Motors (more about them later). The guys in the parts department always (jokingly) complained that as we always came in with our helmets on, they couldn't check our IDs. So we had these IDs made up:
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Bike Club ID Card 1978
As there was no Spanish holiday, Beverley and I decided to go camping in Cornwall. We loaded up the bike (two tents - her father insisted) and headed off into the rain. As we crossed the "border" into Cornwall, the sun came out and stayed out for the duration of our stay. Here we are loaded up for the journey home.
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More pictures from 1978:
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Beverley on the CB500/4 in 1978
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Beverley on the CB500/4 in 1978
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January 1979 was cold and icy. Nik was riding my bike while I was away in Derby (with Beverley) and discovered exactly how bad those stainless discs were in the rain and sleet. A car pulled out in from of him on a mini-roundabout and he T-boned it. Bent forks, broken headlight and fairing screen, scrapes on the exhausts (where he had layed it down). The estimate from Redhill Motors in Brighton (our Honda dealer) was £235. It took a couple of months to grind through the insurance companys but in May 1979 I finally got the go-ahead to get the repairs done.
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Receipt for accident repairs
Note the two silencers at £37.67 each...
Now, as a regular at Redhill Motors, I knew that they had a brand new sexy Piper 4-1 exhaust hanging in their warehouse. It was priced at £64 and I suggested that they fit that in place of the two standard Honda exhausts. Mileage was now 34,876
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Piper Exhaust
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The line-up during the summer of 1979
This was the summer of our final year at Uni in Brighton: L->R
Richard's CB550K3 (I bought this off him later)
Carrol's CB500/4 (blue metalflake)
My CB500/4
Simon's CB400F (Rickman Type 1 fairing)
Nik's CB750F1
By autumn 1979 I was working for Racal in Bracknell but still "commuting" to either Bedford or Derby most weekends. The service record shows oil changes every 1500 miles, tyres, chain and sprockets etc
The final record in my service book shows tax renewal on 31st January 1980 (£7.35) with a mileage of 50,000
As a salaried employee, I decided that it was about time I bought a newer bike. I also fancied something a bit quieter...
The bike was traded for a CB550K3 at HGB in Ruislip for £200
Post by: Andrew-S on March 24, 2020, 04:52:24 PM
Interestingly, or not, I worked for Racal (BCC then) in Wembley in 77 and 78.
Post by: MrDavo on March 24, 2020, 06:16:19 PM
First what is thought to be one of the handful of UK CB750 sandcasts, bought from Sports Motorcycles in Manchester. With a Yoshimura cam and pipe (and a K2 front end, apparently), it could wake the dead. It tried to kill me a few times, but I eventually got rid because my license was in tatters, the cops had plenty of warning I was coming. In those days it was nothing special, just another second hand Honda.
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I swapped it for this, a 750cc Norton Atlas racer, in a genuine Manx frame. Another I should have kept, I'd only need to source the right engine to make a very desirable classic racer. There was no such thing in those days, Whittaker's in Blackpool had a row of obsolete Manxes, taken in part ex as the Yamaha twin racers became universal. The owner did describe them as his pension, and he wasn't wrong, I bet he had a comfy retirement.
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It was run and bump only, a skill that came in handy when I went classic racing, I had a cycle clip in my pocket to stop my bell bottom jeans from getting caught in the primary chain. When I first got it, it wasn't registered and I used a made up number, by the time the photo was taken it was taxed and tested. I did see it years later, on the prom at the TT, it may even have had lights by then, I was like Cinderella, trying to get home before dark. Note the bulb horn, but if you couldn't hear it coming you deserved to be run over. There was also an Avon top half fairing, but I never used it on the road.
On the Covid front, everyone here has panic booked all the supermarket delivery slots, you can't get food delivered until after Easter, and they won't take new registrations for click and collect as they are swamped. We took a rucksack on our statutory daily walk and bought some stuff at an excellent local shop, and found out they will deliver to us no problem. My elderly Mum's friend who shopped for her, texted me this morning to say that she has left for the countryside with her toyboy. I rang her local small supermarket and spoke to the manager, they will take a phone order and payment from me, and deliver to her, bless them, saving me a major ball ache as I'm 70 miles away. Now I have to persuade her to get the groceries off the doorstep before someone knicks them, she won't answer the door to strangers.
I just heard that 1,000 of Greater Manchester plod are self isolating, so I doubt I'll get knicked if we go for a second walk.
Post by: SteveW on March 24, 2020, 06:17:11 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 24, 2020, 06:29:58 PM
I was a design engineer on their military electronic countermeasures systems (jammers)
One of the four lab models of our new microprocessor controlled jammer systems was bolted into the land rover of the Royal Marine Commandos and shipped out to the Falklands.
We never saw it again
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 26, 2020, 08:52:41 AM
Originally published January 2009
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Here she is in when “new”, 5,627 miles on the clock and MOTs going back to 1982. The engine is not original as the number suggests that it is from a K2, whereas the frame/VIN is from a ‘72 (”K0?”)
“Wrong” bits [anorak mode ON]
* Tank paintwork and lack of pinstripe
* Seat (no strap)
* Hagon shocks
* Front mudguard has only rear stay so must be from a later model (probably a 550)
[/anorak mode]
After 500-odd miles in the first year of ownership I was shocked to fail an MOT! The tester informed me that one of the steering lock stops was missing (broken off) on the bottom yoke which meant that the bars touched the tank on full lock. It had obviously been like this for years, but the tester was adamant and I had to take it away and get it fixed.
David Silver had an NOS bottom yoke in stock for just £23.50 and a set of taper roller bearings for £27.61 - yes, the bearings cost more than the yoke!
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Here's a picture of the instruments
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The grab handle
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Front brake
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It has been suggested that the Japanese script on the front brake master cylinder cap says "Stop looking at this and watch where you are going!"
By January 2009, I'd had an MOT Advisory for the last two years about my front tyre which was badly feathered and almost down to the wear lines. I decided to order up a new one from Gary at www.gsmotorcycletyres.co.uk - he supplies and fits tyres for all my bikes (as well as being my IAM Observer when I was training and all-round good bloke).
I've gone for a straight replacement of the existing Avon Roadrunner. Thought about having a ribbed front (like in the old days) but decided to stick with the pair.
Front: AM20 90/90H19
Rear: AM21 100/90H18
Here's a picture of Gary "struggling" with the installation (no quick-release stuff on these old bikes...)
(http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/gs-15-01-09-web.jpg)
Since then, the bike has hardly covered any miles (see my exploits with VFR Hondas and Triumph Triples) but has been begging me to sort out the gearbox, which jumps out of third gear when under load. This is bad as third is the "powering out of roundabouts" gear!
This is a common fault on these early fours and may form part of the explanation as to why the model only lasted 2 years before the "new" CB550 came along with an extra 50cc and a redesigned clutch and gearbox...
The problem lies with wear to the selector forks. These are now "unobtainium" but I have managed to pick up a complete 500/4 gearbox from Warehouse Motorcycles, a breaker in Godstone (Surrey), not perfect but between the two I should be able to put together a working replacement.
(http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/gearbox-as-shown-on-ebay.jpg)
The bike is currently on SORN - I spend too much time riding my Sprint!
CJF was sold to a fellow enthusiast Malcolm Avery in September 2011. He was looking for a 500/4 that was good but that needed a bit of work. He took the gearbox bits and promised to let me know how he got on. I first met Malcolm at a Classic Bike magazine photo-shoot. His T150 Trident was being featured alongside Eamon's CB750K0 and a Mach III Kawasaki in Jim Moore's "Back to 1969" copy in July 2009. It was sad to see her go, but I needed the money to put "Goldie" back on the road.
I'll post a photo of the proud new owner when I can get one.
Post by: taysidedragon on March 26, 2020, 12:55:43 PM
BSA Bantam D7 was my first bike, T100 was bike number 3 (with temporary wrong front mudguard). I bought that one from the Polish guy in Penlline Rd Cardiff who had a yard full of old British stuff. I bought a lot of stuff from him over the years. The dog wanted to be in the photo too!
The Bonneville was number4, originally gold and black, I had just painted it after a SMIDSY with a Ford Anglia. The car came off worse. 😁
Just for a laugh the last one is me and the wife to be on our way to a fancy dress party. Any other embarrassing photos out there folks?
Post by: Bryanj on March 26, 2020, 01:47:29 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 26, 2020, 02:00:21 PM
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Post by: MrDavo on March 26, 2020, 04:49:54 PM
It was as unreliable as any umpteenth hand Brit bike of the day, and I soon got into the idea of having to fix the bike using what was in your pockets and what you could see around you. When the Bantam’s points cam woodruff key snapped, I got a few miles nearer home using a piece of matchstick.
What’s the most off the wall improvised roadside repair you ever did or saw? I’ve seen fence wire used to lash up a broken exhaust, and a holed piston and it’s rod removed from a Triumph twin outfit to make a ‘get you home ‘ single.
Post by: flatfour on March 26, 2020, 05:29:40 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 26, 2020, 05:47:33 PM
What’s the most off the wall improvised roadside repair you ever did or saw?
A couple spring to mind:
Camping in Cornwall with my mate and his Mk1 Cortina. Cooling system blew a leak at the thermostat housing. Tightening the bolts only managed to strip the thread...
So we took the thermostat out to reduce the internal pressure and tied the thermostat housing together with a wire coat hanger and a steel rod (like a tourniquet)
Riding my first 500/4 home to Brighton from Derby and engine started rattling. It was dark so pulled onto the forecourt of a car dealer and started taking bits off.
Removing the top cover of the engine showed that the recent rebuild had neglected to sufficiently torque the bolts holding the camshaft sprocket onto the cam. Indeed, one of them was missing (presumably in the sump!)
Called the RAC and the patrolman spent a while marvelling at how small the parts of the engine were - presumably he was used to Morris Marinas and the like.
Long story short - he scavenged a bunch of different bolts from the cars on the forecourt until he found one that fitted... No CCTV in those days.
Those of you with particularly nice anoraks will know that the bolts in question are special having a smaller head than the norm. That may be so - but it worked!
Post by: matthewmosse on March 26, 2020, 07:35:13 PM
Post by: Andrew-S on March 26, 2020, 07:48:05 PM
Ah the days when you could just put on a bin bag and go to a party
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Talking of fashion, this was my party gear (left off the Belstaff Trialmaster though) and riding gear in the late-70's, note the sewn turn-ups and Dunlop Green Flash.......
Post by: MrDavo on March 26, 2020, 08:37:49 PM
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Post by: MrDavo on March 28, 2020, 02:33:18 PM
I don’t suppose proud parents would appreciate a note through the letterbox explaining that its violet indigo blue green yellow orange red. I had VIBGYOR beaten into me at school, the wife (who is a teacher) knows it the other way round, some mnemonic about Richard of York.
Post by: Greg65 on March 28, 2020, 02:40:03 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 28, 2020, 02:56:35 PM
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on March 28, 2020, 03:32:20 PM
B,Br,R,O,Y,G,B,I,V
Ian
Post by: AshimotoK0 on March 28, 2020, 03:44:46 PM
Steve, don’t forget black and brown - they might get upset being left out!
B,Br,R,O,Y,G,B,I,V
Ian
Plus the silver and gold tolerance band ;)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 28, 2020, 03:56:48 PM
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 31, 2020, 02:38:09 PM
This is my third 500/4 (not counting the 550s - more on them later).
I always wanted a gold one and have recently sold the black one (see posts on "CJF") and the "Silver Machine".
"Goldie" has languished for the last 34 years. There are odd MOTs and SORN notices, but the bottom line is that when she changed hands in 1980, she had 37,367 miles on the clock. Today, 34 years later, she has covered 37,420 - that's 53 miles in 34 years...
(http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/500-4-Sep-14-033-Custom.jpg)
This blog will form the basis of the ongoing story. I'm not an anorak and just want to enjoy riding the bike, rather than worry about whether the seat is correct for a "K0" or not. Having said that, the seat is not correct and I've had an original 1972 seat in my garage for the last 5 years waiting for this day... (oops, I've started...)
The bike was recommissioned by Sean Brennan of SB Engineering in Woodcote (Oxon) who comes highly recommended. With a shiny new MOT, it took me about 20 seconds on the DVLA website to get her taxed. Now all road legal. Just needs riding!
First Ride: 5th October 2014
Having got "Goldie" back right at the end of probably the warmest and driest September ever and with a dreadful weather forecast, it was with some trepidation that I looked out of the bedroom curtains at a reasonable hour (post Suzuka Grand Prix) to find a glorious sunny (if not warm) morning. Time for a ride...
Nervous. Last time I rode one of these was about 5 years ago and I've ridden a series of modern Triumphs since then. Would it go? Would it stop? Would it piss fuel all over the swingarm and the road?
The answer was "Yes" to all of those...
(http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CB500-First-Ride-Oct-14-Custom.jpg)
Fuel on. Choke on. Thumb the starter and she bursts into life.
As I remember, a cacophony of rattles at tickover with that glorious four-pipe Honda soundtrack.
First impressions? The front disc brake is absolutely useless (even on a dry sunny morning) - I'm going to have to take it apart and take a look. The throttle is very heavy and it feels very small.
I guess it is about the same physical size as the Street Triple that I rode the other day, albeit with less than half the power. I am definitely sitting "on" it and not "in" it as I do with the Tiger.
Filled it up with fuel. Yes it leaks out of carb #1 (more fixing to do). The neutral light doesn't work and the indicator switch has no central detente.
I really need to do a few miles and then go home and check that all the nuts & bolts are still there, that the tyres are still inflated and the oil level hasn't dropped. I needn't have worried. It was great.
After 20 miles or so I headed home. Maxed at about 75mph (ish) which was fine. Felt good, handled OK (a bit hard) and sounded great.
All in all, very pleased. It is still filthy after 8 years in a barn and there's definitely a "patina of age" about the bike. Love it!
K0 or K1? 2nd November 2014
First up: I am a rider, not a restorer...
I assumed that all my 1972 bikes were K0s, 1972=K0, 1973=K1 and 1974=K2 (seemed reasonable to an engineer like me).
Not the case. It seems that the K0 was only shipped in the USA, so any UK K0 was either an import or extremely rare.
The differences are important if you are trying to refurbish or restore one of these (not least in the price and availability of the parts).
Many thanks to my good friend Bryan Jones for this summary:
- Small reflectors on the headlamp ears with 5mm thread (later big ones were 6mm)
- Round pins on the electrical panel block connectors
- Forks have the internal threaded bar from the top nut to damper rod
- Different pattern on seat cover (large squares)
- Hook on seat lock with different lock on frame
- Side panels should have a transfer underneath the 500 four badge saying "Honda Motor Co; Tokyo Japan"
Here's a K0 seat that I bought on eBay.com about 10 years ago:
(http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CB500K0-Seat-014-Custom.jpg)
Compared with the K1 seat fitted to the bike:
(http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CB500-Seat-018-Custom.jpg)
Note that the K1 seat has a badly fitted cover and no strap fixings.
So, I have a K1.
Broken Filler Cap. 2nd October 2015
About to go out for my MOT and find that the fuel filler cap latch has disintegrated!
(http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_1123-e1446913369371.jpg)
No fuel and no way of opening the cap to add any.
Bugger!
Gap while I moved house (July 2016) and finally decided to sell it and buy from JamesH (more later)
Rich bought "Goldie"
Post by: THUNDERDOWNUNDER on May 24, 2020, 04:57:43 AM
Post by: Andych on May 24, 2020, 06:49:37 AM
If you mean Raytech automotive.. they are Perth Based.
Their newest version of the Synchroking has apparently passed all their in house testing and will begin shipping shortly for pre-orders.
I havent ordered one yet but will probably do so in the next couple of days...
https://raytechautomotive.com/collections/frontpage/products/synchroking-4s-mkii
Post by: mike the bike on May 24, 2020, 10:18:59 AM
Black Beetles Running On Your Garden Bring Very Good Weather.
Post by: MrDavo on July 27, 2020, 12:39:17 PM
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sorry if it gives you a cricked neck, I thought Photoimage let you rotate phots, but not that I can see.
Three Fat Bastards were an excellent rock covers band back in the 90's, I found an old tour tee shirt in my cleaning rags bin, the wife cut and sewed a mask out of it, following instructions on the interweb.
Orcadian will confirm that Twatt, Orkney, is a real place, but whether there was ever an establishment there called Hugh Cants is another matter.
Post by: JonnyB on October 04, 2020, 03:39:21 PM
A new fangled battery electric lawn mower and BMW R1150RT, and the mower cost more that the Beemer
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Post by: Bryanj on October 04, 2020, 06:03:53 PM
Billy Brown Reveled On Your Gin But Prefers Good Whiskey.
We had Purple not Violet
Post by: flatfour on October 04, 2020, 06:25:57 PM
Otherwise, a very capable tourer.
Post by: JonnyB on October 04, 2020, 06:34:16 PM
It breaks my heart to a big bike crippled my manufacture stupidity
Post by: flatfour on October 04, 2020, 07:27:04 PM
Before my present K1300GT, I owned a K1200RS with the servo brakes. Mine were still going strong at over 30,000 miles, although brake fluids in all circuits were changed at least annually.
Post by: JonnyB on October 04, 2020, 07:47:22 PM
I've got a good local mechanic who checks them out for me, and my insurance company has been notified and that's another tail for another day
Post by: Primus on October 13, 2020, 12:23:50 PM
Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain. Oh the scars....
Virgins In Bed Give You Odd Reactions - this was what was beaten into me during my Merchant Navy Cadetship.
Sorry, just enjoying reading through some older posts.
Paul
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 16, 2020, 11:39:15 PM
Wendy is a part time Receptionist at a GP's - there are two surgeries within the group a so called "clean one" and a potentially "dirty one" where patients now attend. One is essentially a call centre with Nurses working out of it - my wife was transferred last week to the dirty surgery.
Three co-workers at the "clean one" have now tested positive one on Saturday plus two today. I drove Wendy to the Covid testing station this evening as she had visited the "clean one" on Thursday. She has no classic symptoms of Covid but has been feeling generally unwell over the weekend.
This week she is on holiday so will not return to work until her next scheduled shift on Wednesday 25 th November the Practice Manager has said she does not need to self isolate for 14 days only 7 days. I just hope Wendy's result is negative and she just has a normal winter bug otherwise that will scupper my planed hospital admission earlier the same day I guess. My pre-admission Civid test is next Sunday.
Fingers crossed at this end.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 17, 2020, 11:25:26 AM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on November 17, 2020, 12:20:33 PM
One more staff member has tested positive that 4 out of 8.Not far from us. Where abouts in Derby?? Tim
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 17, 2020, 02:36:42 PM
Count has just gone up to 5 out of 8. Its The Lanes Medical Practice - not for general publication please.One more staff member has tested positive that 4 out of 8.Not far from us. Where abouts in Derby?? Tim
Post by: MrDavo on December 08, 2020, 03:32:10 PM
Or gone full zombie, chasing Hancock around the room in search of his brains....
Post by: Moorey on December 08, 2020, 04:18:02 PM
As she is 91 shortly I hope it goes well for her and her family. Unfortunately should she die anytime soon which must be a distinct possibility at that age the anti vaxers on faceache will have a field day.
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 08, 2020, 04:43:31 PM
Post by: K2-K6 on December 08, 2020, 04:52:42 PM
Someone has missed a promotional opportunity on that one, and inadvertently made a long in the future question for who wants to be a millionaire ;D
Post by: mike the bike on December 08, 2020, 05:25:14 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 09, 2020, 04:40:03 PM
I hope all goes well for her and all those that follow in the near future that are really vulnerable for whatever reason. Luckily I'm young (well, youngish as not 60 until next summer 😊😊😊) relatively fit and healthy with no underlying conditions that I'm aware of. I think I will be offered the vaccine as an afterthought right at the end of the programme. I've never even had a flu vaccination as I feel it's not necessary for me at the moment, I have only ever had flu once and that was back in 1978.
I caught Hong Kong Flu back in 1970 put me in bed for a week and off work for two - I got Flu Jabs as soon as I qualified !
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Post by: royhall on January 21, 2021, 10:36:58 AM
It's the Daily mail comments pages that are the real worry. Man, there's some idiots on there. Do they really believe the Bill Gates stuff.
As she is 91 shortly I hope it goes well for her and her family. Unfortunately should she die anytime soon which must be a distinct possibility at that age the anti vaxers on faceache will have a field day.
Post by: hairygit on January 21, 2021, 11:28:57 AM
So stay safe out there people. One thing though, whoever thought you would be more likely to be killed as a result of standing to close to someone as opposed to riding a motorcycle?
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Post by: royhall on January 21, 2021, 11:45:09 AM
It's worrying whatever way you look at it. People spouting conspiracy theories that it's 5G phone masts causing it, or it's governments trying to force totalitarian control over the people etc. My father in law went into hospital 22nd Dec with heart issues, came out on 27th Dec. 6th Jan same issues arise again, back into hospital, 4 days later mother in law gets a call from the hospital telling her he has caught covid from a member of staff at the hospital, last week he got worse so was put on a ventilator, and died Tuesday morning. My concern is how did this happen in a specialist hospital like Addenbrookes? Mrs Hairy wants to go be with her mum, but can't, and although she can go to the funeral when they get a date, she can't go in her mum's house, let alone stay there, meaning she has to drive from Devon to Cambridge, attend a funeral, then drive back in one day!Really sorry to hear that Hairy. Unfortunately an all too common occurrence these days. I know personally of three people that caught it in hospital, all thankfully survived. I would get a covid test and go and visit mum regardless, some things are more pressing.
So stay safe out there people. One thing though, whoever thought you would be more likely to be killed as a result of standing to close to someone as opposed to riding a motorcycle?
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on January 21, 2021, 12:49:06 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on January 21, 2021, 12:54:17 PM
It's worrying whatever way you look at it. People spouting conspiracy theories that it's 5G phone masts causing it, or it's governments trying to force totalitarian control over the people etc. My father in law went into hospital 22nd Dec with heart issues, came out on 27th Dec. 6th Jan same issues arise again, back into hospital, 4 days later mother in law gets a call from the hospital telling her he has caught covid from a member of staff at the hospital, last week he got worse so was put on a ventilator, and died Tuesday morning. My concern is how did this happen in a specialist hospital like Addenbrookes? Mrs Hairy wants to go be with her mum, but can't, and although she can go to the funeral when they get a date, she can't go in her mum's house, let alone stay there, meaning she has to drive from Devon to Cambridge, attend a funeral, then drive back in one day!
So stay safe out there people. One thing though, whoever thought you would be more likely to be killed as a result of standing to close to someone as opposed to riding a motorcycle?
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Sorry to hear about your father in law - how dreadful - I went to a funeral last year when my best friends wife died at home of Covid - there were 6 of us there. His daughter in law who died the week before (of MSA) had only 3 - her parents didn't bother attending.
Post by: philward on January 21, 2021, 10:29:28 PM
It's worrying whatever way you look at it. People spouting conspiracy theories that it's 5G phone masts causing it, or it's governments trying to force totalitarian control over the people etc. My father in law went into hospital 22nd Dec with heart issues, came out on 27th Dec. 6th Jan same issues arise again, back into hospital, 4 days later mother in law gets a call from the hospital telling her he has caught covid from a member of staff at the hospital, last week he got worse so was put on a ventilator, and died Tuesday morning. My concern is how did this happen in a specialist hospital like Addenbrookes? Mrs Hairy wants to go be with her mum, but can't, and although she can go to the funeral when they get a date, she can't go in her mum's house, let alone stay there, meaning she has to drive from Devon to Cambridge, attend a funeral, then drive back in one day!
So stay safe out there people. One thing though, whoever thought you would be more likely to be killed as a result of standing to close to someone as opposed to riding a motorcycle?
Awfully sorry to hear about your loss Hairy - we have lost a distant relative in his 60's to covid - without getting political, people need to start complying with the rules. The trouble is, a person breaking the rules doesn't see the end product of their actions, which always ends up in the hospital several contacts down the line. The little inconveniences we are complaing about, doesn't compare to death! We should just get on with it so we can get back to normal
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Post by: MrDavo on February 16, 2021, 05:03:44 PM
It all went smoothly, lots of volunteers to park us up and herd us in the right direction, I was in and out in 20 minutes.
Soon I will be able to go out and lick handrails again.... :D :D
Post by: philward on February 16, 2021, 05:20:59 PM
Post by: Spitfire on February 16, 2021, 06:48:55 PM
The boss had the Phizer and had no side effects, I had a sweating, shivery, not very good nights sleep after mine but was OK the next day.
Cheers
Dennis
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Post by: taysidedragon on February 16, 2021, 08:27:54 PM
Well I'm 56 with several health risk issues, had my call up last week, but declined. I asked if the nurse would be correctly attired in a uniform dress to be told they all wear those hideous shapeless scrubs, ugh! But my GP is aware of a serious needle phobia in me and ain't happy!
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My wife had the Pfizer jab last week. No side effects. She's older than me so I'm still waiting for mine.
When they call me, I'll be there like a shot. I've got a phobia of dying early, a needle jab is nothing. 😁
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on February 16, 2021, 09:21:58 PM
I do not think for a minute the government have handled Covid well so say the least but vaccine precurement and distribution is looking very good so far....
Post by: Laverda Dave on February 16, 2021, 09:34:52 PM
The wife who is a midwife had her second Astra Zenica jab last week and was rough for a couple of days but was warned this might happen. We both had Covid last May, I was rough for a few days with temperature but breathing was fine. I might still have antibodies keeping me safe for now.
I also had a needle phobia but an acupuncture course cured it......
Post by: Moorey on February 16, 2021, 10:27:27 PM
Post by: ttr400 on February 17, 2021, 05:00:51 AM
Can't even get over to the UK unless i pay GBP 1750.00 to be imprisoned in a Hotel for 10 days.
Bummed.
Kevin
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on February 17, 2021, 07:49:17 AM
I would like to get the vaccine, but down here that is not going to happen any time soon......couple of years maybe, if we are lucky!!Seriously 2 years? If that's the case surely the other counties further ahead with their programmes will soon help out. Until it we are on top of it worldwide it is still a potential problem anywhere. That's what you would hope would happen and not us looking inwards internationally.....
Can't even get over to the UK unless i pay GBP 1750.00 to be imprisoned in a Hotel for 10 days.
Bummed.
Kevin
Post by: Spitfire on February 17, 2021, 10:24:06 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: AshimotoK0 on February 17, 2021, 10:54:48 AM
Regarding Hairy’s needle phobia, I don’t know if it was an extra fine needle, but I honestly didn’t feel a thing.
Same here ...never felt a thing ..1st time ever.
Post by: ttr400 on February 17, 2021, 05:42:37 PM
Lat month SA received a million doses of the Astra vaccine but cancelled using it due to not being that effective against the SA variant. i think we now have a few doses of the J and J vaccine, ( i think only 200K). the president received his vaccination today.
We will see.
Kevin
Post by: Athame57 on February 19, 2021, 06:22:58 PM
Post by: Honda Al on February 20, 2021, 08:17:44 PM
It’s not clear why though.
But beware, it’s also been documented that more side effects are experienced with the second dose.
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 20, 2021, 08:26:12 PM
Great to hear so many of you are being given the vaccine. Personally, at only 59¾ with no health issues, I'm at the bottom of the queue 😁😁😁
Wendy works as a NHS Doctors Receptionist in Derby she had her jab at 66 a month ago - no underlying health issues axcept exposure risk as have the other younnger staff?
Post by: Spitfire on February 21, 2021, 11:29:09 AM
It’s been discovered that over 55’s suffer less side effects than the younger generations.
It’s not clear why though.
But beware, it’s also been documented that more side effects are experienced with the second dose.
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Yes a Doctor we know had no side effects from the first one but was laid low by the second one for a couple of days
Dennis
Post by: taysidedragon on March 18, 2021, 11:34:56 AM
Post by: Primus on March 18, 2021, 01:23:57 PM
Paul
Post by: philward on March 18, 2021, 01:33:08 PM
We both went to St Helens Rugby League Club stadium for our first poke last Sunday. Never felt a thing as it was administered by a rather attractive female firefighter. I've not missed a beat but the wife is still a bit off colour even today. Hope she feels better soon as the sink is full and I had to find a paper plate for my toast this morning.
Paul
Took the wife there on Tuesday Paul, really well organised, in & out in 10 mins. She too had an off day yesterday (I had no problems when I had mine a month ago)
Post by: Charlie J on March 18, 2021, 07:54:30 PM
Got my COVID vaccine today. Should I be worried?
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