^ I didn't risk getting too close despite "protection" but could see at least 100 dead around nest but judging by the amount attacking the flourescent tube after my attempt i would say it's not over.. Looking at estimates of nest population, this has got to be toward the 6,000 figure.
So round 2, me versus the ST2 fairing and I've retired, hurt, with bleeding knuckles and a more foul temper. When the fairings on you cannot get the indicaters in but if you put the fairing on with the indicaters in situ, the wires pull out. Not being a great help is the perspiration on my hands and running down my forehead - I'm virtually naked and curtains are twitching around me so expecting a visit from the po-po any minute - maybe they will hold the fairing for me while I put the indicators back on? I am constantly reminded about how difficult my task would be if the bike was from the land of the rising sun - lift seat,connect wires, put seat back on - no sleepless nights or resorting to falling over water to unwind. Still there's always round 3 this afternoon and the suicidal side stand is no more along with a nicely charged battery. Speaking of batteries - sold a ride on mower this Saturday that, according to my records, was last used in Sep 2017.Told the new owner that it would need a new battery but when he came to collect, I was showing him where the key goes and how to set the choke - turned the key and the thing started - that's amazing to my mind - nearly 3 years and still holding charge!!!
So far I've been hanging on the telephone line to talk somebody at an insurance company for just over 90 mins.......................I daren't lose my place in the queue now
The front indicators on my ST4 have cables that are long enough that I don't need to disconnect them to remove the rest of the fairing, just pull it forward enough to clear the supports and balance it on top of the supports - or if I need to move it further just a 1/4 turn of the lamp holder removes it. Are your cables snagging on something that you have to disconnect to remove the rest of the fairing? It is a crap design in the whole so maybe they added more indicator cable after a certain date?
So after hanging on the line for over 2.5 hours to speak to a claims handler I was eventually put through to someone. However though I could hear her she could not hear me...........and she eventually cut me off. I'm fecking fuming!!
Quote- He told me my nearside rear tyre was knacked (a run-flat), so that wasn't so good - he advised changing the horrible run-flats for normal tyres and put a battery powered 12v compressor with a couple of cans of sealant in the boot. He said when a run-flat deflates he often finds the rim can get damaged, and said he would not have them on his car because they affect the ride so badly. So I checked out the on-line tyre prices and tonight ordered two Michelin Pilot 4 sports from ATS for £328 (on offer) They're getting fitted on saturday.[/QUOTE] So this morning I get a call from ATS saying "there is a problem with getting your Michelin Pilot tyres - they're on back-order and we can't get them until 3rd Sept. I can look at what we have in stock and if there is a price difference we will stand it?" Me " Well ok, if you have alternative Michelins I'll go with them" ATS "No, you don't understand - we cant get Michelin tyres until 3rd September" Me " Ok then, email me with options and price differences of your premium brands and I'll make a decision" Next thing I get an email from ATS "Hi, we've rung around and managed to get two of the tyres you originally ordered, so everything is ok"
Looking for a desk for my home office - found one on Flea-Bay 4 miles away but it's too long to fit in the wife's hatchback
Went out for a spin on the 996 and it's another fucking scorcher, got back and drunk 6 million gallons of squash(Dehydrated) and let the bike cool a bit and seeing it is so hot i thought it would be a good idea to try and polish up my pipes, didn't last long sweating uncontrollably, chucked the towel in, time for a nice ice lolly and very cold drink!!
Everyone with AC at home or the Office..... TOP TIPS Clean the filters (turn it off first), lift the cover or lower it depending on the type and take the filter out. Give it a bash outside and then wash it in warm soapy water.... quick shake and put them back in... turn on AC max fan, cooling..... then switch the fan to AUTO, Mode to Cooling and temperature to about 24°C... up or down a bit.... much more comfortable when moving from room to room. It's kinder to the AC system as it allows the indoor fan to run at the correct speed... Far too many users set the fan to low or quiet or MIN and then set 18°C.... the room stays at about 25°C... the poor old outdoor unit is making more liquid refrigerant than is needed. The indoor fan is unable to select the correct speed to boil off the refrigerant.... very inefficient. Also DONT USE "AUTO" in the mode selection.... temperature control is terrible.... Hot day use cooling and cold day heating. AUTO for FAN SPEED -VERY GOOD.
Spent a couple of hours this morning on the River Tawe with my two grandchildren and wifey. Skimming stones and paddling, don't get any better............. love 'em.
Portboy, the last photo posted seems to have been photobombed by Jim Callaghan.....or you are Jim Callaghan - in which case I claim my £5.