I’ve been driving for 20 years. Last year I finally took the plunge and learnt to ride a motorcycle. It’s made me see a few things on the road differently. What is nice, is the large portion of drivers who will make way for you when they see you filtering in the mirror. Just so you know, it’s always appreciated. Sometimes dependent on the conditions it might not be quick or easy to give a thank you, but know that we’re thinking it. One very kind person last week, must have seen me filtering from far back, and left a car size gap at the front for me to pull into which was amazing and something I will try to remember to pass on in future when I’m behind the wheel.

What isn’t nice. Are the small minority who see you filtering, and for whatever reason decide to close the gap. I have had middle aged women with their kids in the car nearly squash my leg between their car and the bike because they were so affronted that I might get past them in solid traffic. To these people. Have you ever been held up by a motorbike? We try to get to the front at junctions because; it saves us time, it’s safe, we can pull away quicker than you and be gone before you know it.

And the second frustrating habit is the tailgating. I’m not in a car. If you go into the back of me, I get seriously hurt. Just back the f*** off and chill. I’m on a bike, if I’m holding you back it’s either because we’re at the limit and there’s speed cameras, or the traffic ahead is impassable. Why on earth are you trying to push me out of the way? Where are you going to go?

Anyways. Apologies. Just a small rant and a big up to the nice folk out there! Hoping maybe this makes some of the newer drivers think differently out there ✌🏼

Where have all the good writers gone? This feels like yet another cheapo British TV drama, knocked out as quickly and as cheaply as can be done.

Don’t get me wrong. I think the premise of the show is great, and I can see why it was green lit. But from there on it feels like everything else, cheap and rushed.

Character dialogue is absolutely woeful, often cringeworthy. Where’s the script development? The nuance? As such it’s hard so separate blame at times from the poor script, bad acting or hammy directing.

I have to say for me the only watchable person on screen is Johnny Harris as Eddie. Great performance. Although even he’s not immune from the terrible script handed to him at times. Coogan I believe to be a fantastic actor and often in interviews he displays great knowledge in the craft of both acting and filmmaking, however I don’t believe that to be on show here. A lot of the characters are 2 Dimensional. Just delivering lines from a script to move the story forward, with zero depth, nuance or interest.

As for the world they inhabit. There are multiple issues with period placement. For example the all too modern kitchen we frequently see at Guys home. It’s lifeless too. Made so by budget. The majority of exterior scenes feature no background extras, no life, no movement, no depth. Just the characters involved on screen. Nothing more. It feels like a tv set.

I’ve just finished episode 4 or 5 and I’m struggling to keep going. Key points from the last episode I watched. The jail break on the motorway, the prison wardens dialogue is naff, there are no other cars driving around them. The lead protesters interview on tv news is appallingly written and terribly performed. Hayley Squires continues to be wooden as can be. And Guy confronting the teacher in the bathroom was absolutely pathetic. Oh. I forgot Martin Scorseses cliche rat running across the street, I can imagine how much back slapping and self congratulating went on that day.

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Bikes being serviced tomorrow, and whilst that's happening I am being loaned a test bike for the day, pick up around 9, drop off around 4.30/5

Would like the opportunity to do a bigger ride than normal. I live near Guildford and usually go out onto the South Downs etc.

Looking for ideas or recommendations for a ride ideally with a stop off point. I was thinking a nice country pub for lunch, or fish & chips by the sea etc etc.

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Hello. I'd like to build up and smooth off the recessed parts of this panel to make it flat so I can repaint it as a race number. Is that possible? Or should I look at other options.

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Hello,

Fairly new to 'luxury' watches and currently window shopping within a budget, circa £3.5K second hand.

I currently daily a Tudor Pelagos LHD and would like to add another watch but something different. I like the idea of a GMT but am undecided between a newer Planet Ocean 600 or the 50th Anniversary GMT (late 90's/00's models available).

I like both for different reasons. The planet ocean seems to offer a lot in terms of build, quality & modern aesthetics.

The 50th certainly looks good, and I can see myself wearing it happily on a NATO. I like the split bezel and wavy face. But it doesn't look as premium build quality to me with its flatter face design, and given their age the ones I'm seeing online are quite beat up, especially with marks to the bezel.

Could people please offer some guidance on the merits and cons of both of these models please. Anything to consider? Any other GMT's to look at? Thanks

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I have my CBT next week & the school I’m learnin with says I should have helmet and gloves but it doesn’t say how many pairs of gloves? I have just one pair. Is that enough? Should I take both? If not…Should I have the left glove or right glove with me? Should I buy more gloves or is one pair enough? It’s not very clear.
Bit nervous.

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Anybody had a fuel tank resprayed in the South of England? I'm located in Surrey, but happy to travel a bit. Also have family in the West Midlands who I visit occasionally. Looking to have a second tank resprayed for my Triumph Street Twin as I'm not in love with the colour I got the bike in.