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As helpful (and incredibly witty) as ever. Poor you, you must be so bored!

over 55

so that you remember the divine guitar player, not the horrible singer

Noooooo, it's over 60's, l watched him play in the Yardbirds, S.E.London, 1964. ( I think )

I understood that if a kid did not get his papers from finishing school then at 20 you were summoned to the army. BUT, could pay to stay out.

Sure felt like an anchor when he hit the brakes - vibrated so much the windows rattled and the bonnet strained at it straps (ltierally - straps!)

I bought that AP50 (80) from him 6 months later - found out it was an 80 when I blew a piston ring - the 50cc piston would fit inside the one that was installed - once got pulled by a bobby doing 55mph on it. Cop was gobsmacked it was a 50 - and even more impressed when I told him I had a gear to go - so impressed he talked about it for 15 miniutes (much to his buddies chargrin) and then let me go

Most I had out of it was 75mph on a wide A road with a slight downward slope (and I mean slight) - didn't trust it to stop motoring downhill. Had it right up until I was legal to drive a 125 (year later) and had to scrap her because no one would buy it - wish I still had it today!

Actually was fun at 16 - betaing most of the old 100cc tourers/commuters that slightly older kids had.

Fond memories eh.

She is fearless with creatures to the point of recklessness. I've seen traffic stopped because of a snake in the road and she will ride up to it and toss it. Crazy.

Sounds like my sort of woman, ( of course with respect ).

lol I thought he was going to stack into the back of the car!

My first bike was at 15 (my friend had already turned 16 and had bought a second hand bike and let me have a ride - wally!). His father had ridden bikes his whole life, soi taught him what to do. I wne on cold - instructions: That makes it go - brake (points to foot only) stops you - don't try and change gear.

It was the UK 1986 - the bike was a pre-restrictioon (i.e. before they brought in legislation to limit small bikes to 30mph) 1977 AP 50 (rebored to 80 - though neither of us knew this yet). I got on and he clicked it into gear for me. Off I shot (no helmet, jeans and T-shirt). First gear - I drive it about 300 yards no problem. Then I let go of the handle bars - I thought that it would just stop if I was no longer holding the throttle open. The issue was compounded by the fact there was no return on the throttle, so it was half open and staying that way. So bike continues, and I'm now riding it like a bull - it wingles and i'm basically using my thighs to stop it falling over or taking a turn (so I couldn't hit the brake without falling off) - still no hands as they were now employed like a high wire artists. OK, its working somehow - now I hit a hump back bridge - behind I hear shouting as he and my GF are racing down the road after me on foot - my bareback riding is useless when I hit the hill (with no throttle change) so it takes a sharp left aiming at the wall of the bridge (railway bridge). Just as its about to hit, instinst made me jump off and grab the handle bars - like a rodeo bull wrestler - and it stalls.

Mate turns up sweating like a pig in a dessert, GF is walking shaking her head, "That was great man - Can I have another go?"

F&@K Off! (I also almost crashed his first car too - Truimph Herald - no seat belts - emergency stop - "erm sorry Gary, how's your head mate?")

Triumph Herald , did they have brakes or an anchor.

eeeeeer yes, it was dark and no bike involved.

Dark? So she wasn't a looker then?

eeeer, no. But it was great.

eeeeeer yes, it was dark and no bike involved.

I think l can talk for all of us on the forum that our hearts have bleed for you and your family and sincerely hope justice eventually will be done. I now smile BUT for the right reason. Fingers crossed.

You have a brave wife , my wife shits herself at the sign of anything that moves, even me.

I ran synthetic 'MOBIL 1' in a land Rover Discovery Diesel. It was changed regularly. The engine lasted for only 50 thousand Miles. . Should have lasted for ever. I'm now a great Believer in putting in the Oil recomended by the manufacturers. The Hilux manufactures probably recommend a 15w 40 or something , but not from Tesco's

How about BIG-C

Thats oil from fried shrimp.

I wonder where all the fuel goes? Posted Image

In the ocean.......

Loss of cabin pressure means they have to, the passengers and crew be passing out otherwise.

Do you not pay attention to the safety briefing??? "in the event of loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the compartment over your head......."

eeeer, nobody listens to them, there to busy on their mobile phones.

I ran synthetic 'MOBIL 1' in a land Rover Discovery Diesel. It was changed regularly. The engine lasted for only 50 thousand Miles. . Should have lasted for ever. I'm now a great Believer in putting in the Oil recomended by the manufacturers. The Hilux manufactures probably recommend a 15w 40 or something , but not from Tesco's

Any engine can have it's problems and not related to the oil used. Synthetic far excedes manufacturers requirements and in all cases is better than mineral oil. Only down side is it will find a marginally good oil seal. I know from experience.

Its probably about 5 litres to be honest.

500-1000 baht depending on OIl. most shops change the Oil for free or a pitance. doesn't really warrant DIY IMHO

Oil filter, under 200 baht

I wouldnt use fully synthetic unless on a very modern engine due tolerances and only when its been run in.

Agree, as synthetic does clean all the crap off in an old engine thats been run on mineral oil all it's life.

As for tolerances, l ran synthetic in a 1968 circa big horse power V8 with big tolerances with great gains and no problems.

Well, the oil is not Tesco Brand but for sure, it could be recycled oil.

However, we are not talking about a race-engine here

Weeeell, they are all nuts and bolts and stuff and their life's blood for longevity in a truck or stress in a race engine is the appropriate oil. But l am sure l don't have to tell you that.

I always use synthetic in either, insurance.

Assuming your Post is not a wind up?

Having had many Cats in my life,the first thing to remember is that Cats do not love anyone, except themselves,

When they sit on your lap or curl up and snuggle down with you on the Bed,they are looking for warmth and comfort,and "not doing it to please you"

When they rub against your leg and curl their tail around your leg,it means "feed me"

When they gently claw you,its not affection,its "exercising" and "flexing their claws"

Guess who commandeers your favourite armchair? when you want to watch TV?

And when you bring out that nice piece of fish,you were looking forward to,drives you mad until it gets some? same goes opening Tinned Fish.

My Wife and I rescued a Kitten/skeleton from the street,feeding from dustbins,wasn't long before it expected the best of everthing,and try and stroke it,if you could handle a good scratching and being bitten,that is.

As for licking you with affection,forget it, they have a salt deficiency.

They climb trees and kill young chicks in their nest, not from hunger,just for sport,same goes for mice,usually they play with them to death.

So no,your Cat is incapable of Love!

Selfish Creatures!

If true Love and companionship is needed,then best to get a Dog, in IMO

You just described my last UK wife, except for the climbing trees, though l was driven up the wall.

Anyone

Don't know but l think the Vigo is near 7 ltr, so similar , If know one comes on board, sure the spares shop will know when you buy.

Thanks. But being a Cheap Charlie, I was planning to buy it at Tesco and they would not know So 6.5 Ltr it is.

TESCO's , read the can carefully in case it's made from recycled chip shop oil eh.

Some think same sex relationships can't work. He was neutered at the vets and I sadly was neutered by an ex.

We have great affection for each other. He greets me when I come home, watches over me when I sleep, keeps a watchful eye on me in the shower in case I slip and fall, gives me some head butts and a nuzzle when I need them and never asks for money.

I always thought I preferred dogs but this rascal couldn't be a better friend and I gladly let him take my chair, sit on the towels in the linen closet, verify the contents of bags and conduct inspections of the premises. He is independent yet loyal. Tell me how I could have a better pal?

Agree 100%. Plus they don't need washing, they do it themselves, constantly, they go next door and bury their crap, no mess to clear up AND my cat brings me lunch now and again, usually a mouse or lizard, just to show appreciation for his daily bowl of grub but the biggy is it doesn't bark at anything that moves. All in all a great companion to have around.

Anyone

Don't know but l think the Vigo is near 7 ltr, so similar , If know one comes on board, sure the spares shop will know when you buy.

why not just get a bigger car.say maybe a 4x4 3.0 vigo :( :(

Because the stock Yaris will still outrun the Vigo top-end.

But we have to wait for you to catch up and watch you get there eh.

There's not much in it, don't kid yourself.

See you at the stop light drags in your jelly mould.

why not just get a bigger car.say maybe a 4x4 3.0 vigo :( :(

Because the stock Yaris will still outrun the Vigo top-end.

But we have to wait for you to catch up and watch you get there eh.

I laugh now but l bought the MIL a nice gold chain and Buddha. In no time it was sold to fund the in house brothers drinking habit.

Pads will be OK. Could just be ABS doing it's thing under heavy-ish braking.

Have 2 Olds Cutlass, one 74 - 4 door and one 81 - 2 door coupe. Both in excellent condition, correct registered with V8 fuel injected engines. Willing to sell one, if someone is seroius. PM me for details, if you are interested.

Hi stingray, thought we'd lost you.

No, still here, but not interested in any other topic anymore, exept about V8 or american cars. I'm not interest in topics like: "fuel comsumption of a yaris" or "which new car is the best in the 500'k range" or "why used cars are so expensive in LOS", etc, etc. After many years, i had enought of this now. So i realy consider only the things i'm really interested. If someone have a technical queston he can PM me, i still here and i like to give free advise, no probs with that.

OK chum. Keep rockin.

( Did you like the 1968 Dodge Charger pics. )

If there is room around the rear subframe, some extra ribs welded onto and over the cracked section would help. Also, if it is hollow, install plugs inside the subframe, weld them in, and then weld the subframe back together. Will be much stronger, and you do not need any extra room to fit strengthening ribs.

Good idea. If possible weld additional triangular bits into corners and fabricate strengtheners where there is room to give extra strength to an obviously structurally weak-ish part.

Bit off topic but tried looking for the thread about the rusty underside Pajero we talked about a few months back. Really want to ask the guy what happened with Mitsu or was it a wind-up. Any info ? or perhaps the OP of the thread can come on board.