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Everything posted by smilinjack
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chain adjustment
smilinjack replied to Davehutch-hutchs's topic in Advice on Repairing and maintaining your bike
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a friend of a friend got knocked off yesterday
smilinjack replied to Davehutch-hutchs's topic in Pics & vids of Bikes
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a friend of a friend got knocked off yesterday
smilinjack replied to Davehutch-hutchs's topic in Pics & vids of Bikes
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Well, I've wired the rest of the payment so I guess I now own a Speed Triple I think I'll take the offer of delivery-I'm working pretty much seven days a week at the moment so it would be very helpful. Once I've done the insurance they can tax it so a week or two tops it should be home. One problem though-it's not an easy bike to find pannier racks for.
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So broadly Stan they are paying around 4% of their gross earnings for housing and food, with all the trimmings. When you put it like that I'd say it's pretty clear who gets the best end of the deal. They could, and in my view should, be paying more. You'd be a lucky man indeed if you could afford to keep them off your own earnings. Both my lads are still at Uni, and the strain on us in recent years has been massive. They are taking the pi** and you ought to tell them so mate.
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Looks like Dad's place is sold
smilinjack replied to smilinjack's topic in The Pub "Tinker and Budget"
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Looks like Dad's place is sold
smilinjack replied to smilinjack's topic in The Pub "Tinker and Budget"
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We put mum & dad's bungalow up for sale after Xmas, & got an offer which we accepted last week. Estate agents are happy that buyers have the ability to pay, and there's virtually no chain to worry about. So half of that looks like being in my bank in the not too distant future. I can feel a Speed Triple coming on but sure gives you some mixed feelings. When the bungalow's gone I've got virtually nothing tangible that connects me to my parents. Bitter sweet really.
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Taking a test ride Sunday....
smilinjack replied to smilinjack's topic in The Pub "Tinker and Budget"
Well, I finally took that Aprilia Tuono out today. Long story short, if I had to make a choice today I'd go for a Speed Triple. That said, I can see myself owning a Tuono, but I think they may take a bit more getting used to. No rush, keep checking on t'internet but a nice 08-09 S3 in orange is looking like the front runner just at present. -