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    Quote Originally Posted by crashe
    If you do decide to take the "L" plate sign off your bike..
    Dont chuck it into the drawer... Keep it with you at all times when riding.

    Snap the "L" plate off your bike.. so that a tiny yellow bit is still there (a corner of it under the screw holding it on) then if you can depending upon your type of bike, put it under your seat. Or keep it in your backpack that you always carry.
    Saweet cheers for that, that I can do! Why did I not think of that before Though it may confuse that poor old dude at the lights next time he see's me?!

    JSG - Cheers for that too, maybe if i kinda cut/melt it slightly before snaping it off? Do you think that'd work?
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket
    Saweet cheers for that, that I can do! Why did I not think of that before Though it may confuse that poor old dude at the lights next time he see's me?!

    JSG - Cheers for that too, maybe if i kinda cut/melt it slightly before snaping it off? Do you think that'd work?
    Do NOT attempt to melt or cut it first....
    The nice police officer will notice that
    .

    HOLD it right up near the screw/bolt and snap it off.

    You will be left with a smallish piece still around the screw..
    but car drivers etc wont be able to tell its from the "L" plate sign.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy
    I guess those guys also take one look at you and think -- hmm a woman, what does she know ...I better tell her how it's REALLY done....
    You don't have to be on a bike for this to happen... I've been a professional photographer for many years and yet when I go to take a photo I invariably get some guy - always a guy! - tell me how I should be taking the shot! I feel like turning around and saying "and I should be taking YOUR advice because why? Oh, you are an accountant? Of course, I bow to your superior knowledge of photography, I only get PAID to take photos."

    Pretend you are deaf, or do what I have always done - tell them you are fine, but thanks for the advice anyway!
    Yes, I am pedantic about spelling and grammar so get used to it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by crashe
    Do NOT attempt to melt or cut it first....
    The nice police officer will notice that
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    HOLD it right up near the screw/bolt and snap it off.
    Well I gues i'll just be snapping it of, lol! Im actually thinking of going and doing it at lunchtime, however it would just be my luck that someone would call the Police......
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    Lean right over your bike as thou you are fixing something on the bike so that no one can see what you are doing lol.

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    There's nothing worse than somebody who gives a shit, is there?

    Is it any wonder I'm going off this site?

    Daren't show ANY concern for anyone, lest you get humiliated in a public forum.

    List of things KBers can't do:

    1. Drive a car.
    2. Hint that a car may be more useful sometimes.
    3. Show concern for a newbie who may be putting themselves in danger without knowing it.
    4. Dare to suggest that you may be responsible for your own "bins".

    and now:

    5. Proffer a possibly learned opinion from the window of a car.
    If a man is alone in the woods and there isn't a woke Hollywood around to call him racist, is he still white?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim2
    There's nothing worse than somebody who gives a shit, is there?

    Is it any wonder I'm going off this site?

    Daren't show ANY concern for anyone, lest you get humiliated in a public forum.

    List of things KBers can't do:

    1. Drive a car.
    2. Hint that a car may be more useful sometimes.
    3. Show concern for a newbie who may be putting themselves in danger without knowing it.
    4. Dare to suggest that you may be responsible for your own "bins".

    and now:

    5. Proffer a possibly learned opinion from the window of a car.
    If this is a dig at me mate, that's sweet. Sorry you feel that way. HOWEVER try putting yourself in my shoes, I have literally been on the road for 4 day's and it seems that everytime i go out riding someone has something to tell me. That's great, BUT try being in rush hour traffic at the lights putting all your concentration into just getting it right and not stalling etc . . THEN some helpful Charlie pulls up right next to you so his bike is practically touching mine and he starts gruffly telling me how to maintain my bike, while practically kissing me. I am at the fucking lights RIDING not cleaning my bike. Tell me how I am not supposed to find this off-putting to my riding?!!
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim2
    There's nothing worse than somebody who gives a shit, is there?

    Is it any wonder I'm going off this site?

    Daren't show ANY concern for anyone, lest you get humiliated in a public forum.

    List of things KBers can't do:

    1. Drive a car.
    2. Hint that a car may be more useful sometimes.
    3. Show concern for a newbie who may be putting themselves in danger without knowing it.
    4. Dare to suggest that you may be responsible for your own "bins".



    and now:

    5. Proffer a possibly learned opinion from the window of a car.

    Well said mate.

    I think we all seem to be a wee bit 'precious' at the moment. Lighten up a bit, and cut others a bit of slack. At the end of the day riding a bike doesn't make us any better than anyone else on the roads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket
    If this is a dig at me mate, that's sweet. Sorry you feel that way. HOWEVER try putting yourself in my shoes, I have literally been on the road for 4 day's and it seems that everytime i go out riding someone has something to tell me. That's great, BUT try being in rush hour traffic at the lights putting all your concentration into just getting it right and not stalling etc . . THEN some helpful Charlie pulls up right next to you so his bike is practically touching mine and he starts gruffly telling me how to maintain my bike, while practically kissing me. I am at the fucking lights RIDING not cleaning my bike. Tell me how I am not supposed to find this off-putting to my riding?!!
    Sigh. It's not a dig at you. Well one point was.

    If you you want to survive as a motorcyclist your BEST skill is learning what advice is crap and what isn't, and not wasting any time or sleep on getting advice you don't believe you need or want. People WILL offer a lot of advice. Get over it.

    I'm just a bit tired of the thoroughly negative attitude to what is ostensibly a "good" act on the part of an anonymous "Joe Public". Is it not nice to think that people care enough to want you to actually survive the motorcycle experience?
    If a man is alone in the woods and there isn't a woke Hollywood around to call him racist, is he still white?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim2
    Sigh. It's not a dig at you. Well one point was.

    If you you want to survive as a motorcyclist your BEST skill is learning what advice is crap and what isn't, and not wasting any time or sleep on getting advice you don't believe you need or want. People WILL offer a lot of advice. Get over it.

    I'm just a bit tired of the thoroughly negative attitude to what is ostensibly a "good" act on the part of an anonymous "Joe Public". Is it not nice to think that people care enough to want you to actually survive the motorcycle experience?
    Fair enuf, I understand what you are saying. However, the point I was trying to make here was havng a L plate makes you stand out, you could be riding like you've never ridden a bike before but if you didn't have an L plate I highly doubt that anyone would feel the need to "help" I have greatfully taken advice from another rider when I was out on my first ride. I am NOT one to disregard anyones advice and am actually very greatful for it. At the end of the day there is a time and a place! Nuf said.
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket
    Fair enuf, I understand what you are saying. However, the point I was trying to make here was havng a L plate makes you stand out. Nuf said.
    It's supposed to. For what it's worth I don't agree with the rationale behind L plates or the speed restriction for newbies.

    However I now know NOT to offer advice should we ever end up on a ride together.
    If a man is alone in the woods and there isn't a woke Hollywood around to call him racist, is he still white?



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    you loser l plate wearing losere you

    dont put it on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikey
    you loser l plate wearing losere you

    dont put it on.
    Cheers for that Mikey!
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    Hey Jim I like cars, always have always will. I like bikes too....

    Around a track I like both equally. In rush hour traffic I prefer a bike....

    Do keep up the advice giving mate - what YOU have to say actually does help others.

    Str8Jacket must feel rather weird having so much attention thrown her way in such a short period of time, I am sure she was just venting.

    Please do not leave KB - we need fellas like you here.

    Otherwise the WINJA's and co will take over and then the rest of us will have to leave too......

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    Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy
    Str8Jacket must feel rather weird having so much attention thrown her way in such a short period of time, I am sure she was just venting.

    Please do not leave KB - we need fellas like you here.

    WOOHOO!! Someone who actually gets my point!!
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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