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  1. Need A Mechanic

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    I started to write quite a comprehensive reply, but I deleted it all. In short, I don't know.

    Not knowing much about Megans, or Renaults for that fact, I'm guessing the speed will be read off the final drive in the gearbox somewhere, I'm also guessing that it won't be read by cable, so the fault would definately be electrical. Possibly a loose connection, interference (most unlikely) or just a buggered speedo unit.

    Next time you pass a dealership, ask a mechanic there, but don't get them to "look" at it. That will cost.

  3. Powdercoating !

    in Trials Chat

    Posted · Edited by Wet Banana

    There's a place near me that can do it, but it was pretty expensive to get our garden chairs/table done :(

    Carplan rattle cans (Y) I've had better results than expensive Halfords paint.

  4. Monty Cranks

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    as i'm at uni at the moment, the caustic soda option probably isnt the most sensible! so i might try the sanding option.

    anyone done this before?

    Andrew

    Sanding will actually take, forever.

    In halls at uni? Got a communal bath tub/sink? There you go (Y)

    I stripped my old 'burn bash ring with the stuff ages ago. Watch out for your fingers though, if you rub your fingers together when your using it and they feel "soapy", that's actually your skin acid eroding.

  5. Hs33 Vs Winter

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    Posted

    putting any liquid in water will drop the freezing point make sure it mixes with the water though not just seperates.

    Lol.

    Depends how cold it gets where you are, I've never had a problem with just water but I'm quite southern where it's generally a bit warmer than further up country.

  7. Chris King Broken Axle End Grippy Bit

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    mine's super broked there, but the needle race is fine so it's all dandy.

    it's how i got my first hd axle replaced, because the crack spreaded to the needle race.

    it's a crappy design using a very hard but brittle material for the end bit, CK should have opted for something a bit softer and more ductile...

    So if it does creep to the race, will CK give me a freebee?

  12. My Evening

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    Bloody hell mate what a night.

    I'm a first aider also, you never think your going to need to use what you learnt and you wish that you won't have to.

    That's quite a lot of responsibilty you took apon yourself that night, all I can say is big respect mate. You did EVERYTHING you could, just try forget about it, go for a ride!

  14. Student Life

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    Posted · Edited by Wet Banana

    Any ways of saving money? How much do people usually spend a week when living in halls....

    Thanks!

    Nick

    EDIT Oh and I don't think that a contract phone (£25), Motorbike insurance (£48) and gym membership (£22) a month help much.

    This sounds too familiar!

    I spend a fair bit, in freshers week I spent over 900 quid. In a week! :o I've calmed down a bit now though, you just have to do everything cheap, buy cheap food from Tescos etc.

    The direct debits (car ins, phone, gym) will be what will make it seem worse too. Maybe go to a pay as you go?

    How much do you pay for your halls? I'm £94 a week, so just over £400 a month. That usually makes me feel ill when I see that drop out the bank!

    I need another job too, the one I have at the moment is sort of seasonal (selling caravan spares) so I do harldy any hours now and litteraly get 150 pound a month for that :(

    Also, go home :D Get a nice meal off mum and steal some food. Every little helps!

  17. Anyone Know About Powerpoint?

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    If it didn't work by saving it as an older file then the only way round will be to save the image files seperately, then put them all back in when you've opened it back up on the other pc.

    Or just "print screen" and save all the slides as images then print them out.

    Will take a while though.

  19. Monty Foam Grips... Yes/no?!

    in Trials Chat

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    I used Monty foams for a little while a few years ago. They were ok and a nice change from having thick grips, but they ended up hurting my hands a little from having to wrap a lot of finger around the bar.

    Having said that, I'd buy they again for a change.

    I've been using using Ritchey WCS Foam Truegrips for a couple of years now and nothing beats them :P

  20. My Bike Is Becoming New-old-school

    in Bike Pictures

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    I don't see too much of the old-schoolness you spoke about, but looks damn good nonetheless!

    Why are you looking to switch forks? Problem with the Fattys? (although those mounts look like Ashtons to me?!)

    Yeah they are Ashtons in disguise, actually I bought them branded as B4T superlites I think for about 60 quid! They are ok, I just don't know if I trust them they are damn flexy, but I guess they will do.

    Maybe I'll splash out on a new mag and some more pads. The best pads I've ever had were Plaz CRMs, although I've got red Bloxx in there now and they are pretty damn good too. Actually can you even get hold of CRMs any more?

  21. My Bike Is Becoming New-old-school

    in Bike Pictures

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    Quick little spec;

    Juicy front brake

    Rear King on a ronnie

    Hope on a sun

    Zoo bars

    Echo stem

    Burns

    Etc. You can see the rest.

    I'm thinking about a new set of forks, idealy zoo urbans are they? The black anodised ones, and a new magura as I've had this one since early 2003 and it's almost given up, and maybe some new pedals, probably a set of cages. Also maybe a new front tyre, I've had this Hot s for about 2.5 years (Y)

    What do you think? I've been out of the game for a while, whats cool these days?

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