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What's pi$$ed me off today.........!!

Discussion in 'Main Forum' started by Ducky, Jul 14, 2011.

  1. Beelady

    Beelady British Superbike +

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    And todays trial by technology was my sat-nav insisting it's living in Andorra and refusing to move back to England. Why me?
    Luckily it's been a beautiful day, otherwise getting lost for two hours, trying to find an address in Broadstairs could have been even more worrying.
     
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  2. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    well if your going to get lost on a bike then today was near perfect for it :D:sun2:
     
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  3. Beelady

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    It was a beautiful day and perfect for an adventure. I got a steak dinner out of it, so worth the effort of finding my way. It's the first time I've eaten lunch at 3pm :)
     
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  4. Beelady

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    And here we are again, the unwitting victim of technology, although strictly speaking it's all my own fault. My tracker not only tracks the bike but it also has a wealth of information that it likes to share with me, via the medium of text messages. Last week it told me that the battery was low and I ignored it as the battery isn't that old and the bike's usually on an Optimate overnight.
    Today it told me again, while I was having lunch and much to my surprise, when I stopped later in the afternoon, just outside Lewes for some fuel, it failed to start. Pushing it didn't work but jump starting it did the trick and I was able to make it home. A new battery is on charge at Laguna's overnight and I'll collect it tomorrow.
    So now I know that the tracker tells the truth and next time I should listen to it. What an idiot I am. I paid a lot of money to have the system fitted and then I ignored it. I won't make that mistake again.
     
  5. Stars and Stripes

    Stars and Stripes Secret prototype + Site Supporter

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    looking at the remains of my bikes, tools and workshop after the fire! :cry:
     
  6. lisa lou

    lisa lou Race Rep +

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    So sorry to have read that on Facebook paul! Do you have any idea yet as to what happened, Or caused the fire?
     
  7. Conrad

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    Probably the tracker sending you money that did for your battery
     
  8. Stars and Stripes

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    Fire brigade didnt know, SP1 now a pile of ash, frame and wheels and parts of engine completely gone, track bike still recognisable as a bike but totalled,
     
  9. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    Oh no!!!! :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
    I am so sorry to read this. How awful for you and how terrifying as well. Fire is so devastating. Sending you massive hugs
     
  10. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    oh no :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
    that sucks :thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown:
     
  11. Mikey

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    So sad to read this @Stars and Stripes if there’s anything we can do to help please let us know
     
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  12. Beelady

    Beelady British Superbike +

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    How awful for you. I'm really sorry to hear about this.
     
  13. Roadwart

    Roadwart Administrator Staff Member Administrator +

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    Oh Paul. Sorry to hear this has happened mate. :(
     
  14. Stars and Stripes

    Stars and Stripes Secret prototype + Site Supporter

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    Thanks all, as you all know sh1t happens, and no one was hurt!
     
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  15. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    Oh mate, I'm gutted for you :(
     
  16. Tomasbe

    Tomasbe Custom cruiser +

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    Crap news, Paul. It must be an awful feeling.
     
  17. Conrad

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    Crap news buddy
     
  18. MaDProFF

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    Yeah not good Stars and Stripes, :( hope it is all insured, at least, though somethings will never be replaced in the same way :(
     
  19. NAPA121

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    @Stars and Stripes Only just seen this...terrible news mate. Anything you need just let us know. Buzz you tomorrow. Napa
     
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  20. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    Gears going on van this morning on the way to Lydden. No van, no trackday :cry:
     

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