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You wouldn't be too happy if people who had greater wealth than you, who were from a higher social status and more powerful removed some of your rights.

Uhm... that statement differs from how 'democracy' works in western societies now how exactly?

Prayut has "created happiness amongst the people"....LOL. Something is very wrong when a country derives its happiness from an Army General.

I like Ike!!!

Stalking? Really?

Weird, I have not had any issue finding parts. When I needed plug leads the first parts shop I went to had them, then when I had a rotor/cap issue the local mechanic replaced them in about an hour. And I live in a village of about 15,000.

The reason so many interesting topics are "CLOSED" is that some peeps appear to be unwilling to just let things go. Can you not just agree to disagree and move on? Getting the last word on the these here inter webs does not bestow any awards...

What gets me though is why am I not as confident around a right turn as a left one? Am I positioning my body in a way that is jamming up my right arm (without realising it) and thus making me uncomfortable? Or could there be something else?

Ha! My brothet-from-another-mother back home had the same issue! We eventually determined that his directional bias was a mental block. Plenty of track-time focusing on rights cured the issue eventually, but he really had to work hard before rights came as naturally as lefts...

Regarding trail-braking, for me, its is a basic and necessary track skill and an optional albeit useful road skill... not very effective if you're touring on a raked-out cruiser!

I am surprised that no one has mentioned whether or not trail-braking is a taught and/or endorsed skill in the UK official motorbike training manual... maybe there is a former UK trainer around to enlighten us. LOL!

Sorry Carol, I have read all your posts on this thread and if you have been a trainer for that many years and you believe that the art of motorcycle control is a one-size-fits-all lesson that can be learned from a textbook or scientific studies

I am really glad I never had the misfortune of taking lessons from you.

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Okay it's my iTunes library

Chuck stuff you don't listen to and use the "Show Duplicate Items" under the "View" menu.

Also remove any superfluous or unused programs from apps folder.

Check the biggest culprit: the DOWNLOADS FOLDER. If you are not deleting stuff regularly from your downloads folder you can fill up your HD very quickly.

Wow, the discussion which solves nothing!!

Basically covering your brakes gives you a 5% bonus in stopping distance. At 100kmph that's 4.16 metres. That may well help as long as you are doing everything else 100% correct... If you can identify an emergency situation 10% faster than another rider you will stop 5% faster than them even if they are covering their brakes. There are so many complex factors that come together to formulate the safety equation. http://therideadvice.com/two-fingered-motorcycle-braking-save-life/

Riding in your comfort zone, being fully engaged in your riding, being fully aware of your surroundings, being confident in your ability to react to emergencies are all more important than the pedantic discussion of whether or not to cover your brakes.

I agree with you and i don't think anyone has said that simply covering your brakes is anything more than just another good skill....Riding a bike competently is not at all about any one particular action/method....it is the total coming together of a multitude of actions and reactions especially in a E situation where you need everything of benefit, no matter how small to be on your side...

Last sentence in the link you provided says it all; . "Given the distance saved, using two fingered braking might not just save you from a crash, it could save your life."

Yes, it could... but my point was unless you get the other 95% right that last 5% is meaningless. Working hard(er) on the 95% seems, to me, more prudent than focusing on the 5%.

Wow, the discussion which solves nothing!!

Basically covering your brakes gives you a 5% bonus in stopping distance. At 100kmph that's 4.16 metres. That may well help as long as you are doing everything else 100% correct... If you can identify an emergency situation 10% faster than another rider you will stop 5% faster than them even if they are covering their brakes. There are so many complex factors that come together to formulate the safety equation. http://therideadvice.com/two-fingered-motorcycle-braking-save-life/

Riding in your comfort zone, being fully engaged in your riding, being fully aware of your surroundings, being confident in your ability to react to emergencies are all more important than the pedantic discussion of whether or not to cover your brakes.

The quake was in Phang Nga Bay, off Koh Yao, not in the Andamans.

Mobile pizza girl used to trip around Rawai-Nai Harn for years. Nothing new gents.

If anyone does it would be prudent NOT to admit to it on a public forum...

Another thing to consider is being able to access banks your funds while in Thailand. Canadian Charter will not do wire transfers remotely (i.e. by phone/fax/email) and not via internet banking. You have to physically be in a branch to do a wire transfer (to an overseas account).

9 years abroad and I have had no issues whatsoever in initiating SWIFT transfers from TD Canada Trust to foreign account remotely.

'Covering' your brakes 100% of the time is way over paranoid. Long hauls would be a nightmare. Very wise in dense urban areas though.

Au contraire mon ami. Being able to stretch your hand out (and varying the fingers covering the brake/clutch helps prevent cramps.

Uhm, yeah, curl, stretch, remove, shake, place in crotch for warming, light a smoke, wipe my visor, zip-unzip jacket... too many reasons why 100% coverage is impossible and unnecessary on a long haul. 1-12 hours or more and I like using a throttle-lock so I can ride totally hands-free at times... to each his own.

Back to the topic now!

'Covering' your brakes 100% of the time is way over paranoid. Long hauls would be a nightmare. Very wise in dense urban areas though.

Samui immigrations wants a med certificate from a hospital, no clinic.

Google map with coordinates and address in Thai and English.

They also want house book where you live and if renting copy ID from owner.

Thank you for the replies. However 2 posters say I need one and two posters say I don't.

I am happy to get a certificate if i really need one but am still getting conflicting requirements.

Isn't there any retirees out there who have renewed their visa at the Samui immigration office lately?

Cheers

Gator

Gator, if possible, why not make a recon trip to immigration office to confirm requirements?

At 70 years of age, if this is how the gentleman decided to check-out, I have no issue with his choice.

If the OP is unwilling to try simple diagnostics it will be difficult to provide help...

There are no assigned seats... first come first served within your grandstand.

I think Trevor Noah would be a good replacement!

Perhaps I've seen him but just had to look him up.

How could someone from South Africa be able to fill the role of John Stewart in American comedic political commentary?

Brit John Oliver could but he's been in the U.S. a long while and lots of experience.

Then I guess you wouldn't approve of my other suggestion either... Russell Peters!!!!

Our favourite cheddar at Makro has not been mentioned yet. Pauly brand from Wisconsin is a mild cheddar, 2.2kg for about 700 baht. Fine for sandwiches and cooking... not exactly a prime candidate for a nice cheese tray though! BTW their sister product Schreiber grated parmesan is a good value as well.

leading a little of topic ,but reading today donnington race track uk,have had to pull out of hosting the moto gp in the uk on aug 30th 2015,if silverstone isn't available as a alternative ,i just wonder where else it could be held.....maybe maybe

link with info

http://www.donington-park.co.uk/news/2015/02/10/donington-park-breaks-off-partnership-with-circuit-of-wales/

Silverstone steps up for 2015 and 16: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/motorsport/31420233