Trivia .....

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What does everone think about a TRIVIA thread

Stuff that maybe of no use to most people but really handy to the others. Maybe a good DVD ,something they have made,seen ,heard of ,
cooked ,been too .Minor things that do not really warrant a post of there own.(like most of my stuff ,there beat you to it )
Like taking a tractor tyre up north to float your Bandit across a river to a football selection ,the taste of beer ,who's state is
better at Rugby League. (may be not that) .Something that may make someone else say ,"why didnt i think of that".

Good idea or just post it on "off topic discussions " or not post it at all? (feeling vulnerable now )

gus wrote:www.youtube.com Go to : RSV MILLIE 1100ccm tuning .

1.14 sec 32,000 hits pay it as loud as you can . Try not to smile .

https://youtu.be/xV16K6Z6GDA

Good, but more screaming than thunder .

If Bandits sounded like this you would have to have another couple of them wouldn't you??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9ol6sPfUhg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpUKj5a_E1E
First time I heard this magic sound was on the Assen circuit. I'd ridden my 50 cc moped, all you were allowed when you were sixteen, to the circuit.
I stood along the old straight. It was much longer then it is now. When Ago flew past at 250 plus with the MV three at full song I didn't know wether to cry or cheer. Completely blown away by the sound. It still gets me even now. Cranker up and enjoy.

Leaves you wanting more doesn't it .

the anticipation when it`s in the distance is almost as good as seeing it / there are some others worth seeing too on youtube after those are finished

Im going to get a t-shirt printed up saying

"Every business needs an old bloke"

I'm sick of bike shop salesmen apparently thinking my name is "bro " and telling me lies on how great a rider they are .
Id love to have a crack at bike sales and think customers would like a no bullshit one for a change .I used to sell Surfboards a lot of people said
Its nice to be served by someone older than 18 .I sold a lot of boards

Dealerships have gone down hill ,they are bigger but the staff change from one dealer to the next and back again.

Every business needs an old bloke

I agree ! funny you should say about being a bike salesman / I`ve often talked about it but never done anything about it

They are always looking for salesmen up here, people dont last .The attitude of the dealer is push ,push ,push i understand that but too much
creates a "edgy" work atmosphere and in the end you say "i dont need this " . I imagine its dog eat dog ,the dog being the salesman .
You get to trust and like dealing with one ,next week he's quit ,and you have to find another one you get on with .Like i said in the first post
thats not easy "bro"

Thats my thought on the hole business anyway

"GRUMPY" would aggree with me .GRUMPY, wherever you are, we miss you .XXX From all of us .

Couldn't agree more with you Gus on your thoughts about salespersons. Occasionally when I come upon a really good one, ( knows the product, enjoys the moment,is'nt pushy ), I will let them know that they have done their job well. I will not hesitate in "cutting off" a salesperson on the other extreme. I have come across bothe sorts at both ends of the age scale too. So I guess it just depends.

I managed to get through my first shift as a Traffic Controller .Got a busy site so it was good ,cars and people coming from every direction .
No deaths .Bloody hot .Coolum next to the beach ,bikinis ,girls with surfboards and i got paid to be a dirty old man.

gus wrote:I managed to get through my first shift as a Traffic Controller .Got a busy site so it was good ,cars and people coming from every direction .
No deaths .Bloody hot .Coolum next to the beach ,bikinis ,girls with surfboards and i got paid to be a dirty old man.

gus wrote:I managed to get through my first shift as a Traffic Controller .Got a busy site so it was good ,cars and people coming from every direction .
No deaths .Bloody hot .Coolum next to the beach ,bikinis ,girls with surfboards and i got paid to be a dirty old man.

you didn`t have to wear a trench coat like all the other dirty old men did you ( could explain why you were hot )

My 4 hrs a week ,maybe ,has been 4 DAYS in a row so far. Got to stop (traffic controller )my first Police Car today .Felt like saying "how do you like it
now "

gus wrote: My 4 hrs a week ,maybe ,has been 4 DAYS in a row so far. Got to stop (traffic controller )my first Police Car today .Felt like saying "how do you like it
now "

today a police car , tomorrow zee vorld ! ( glad your enjoying it Gus )

4 hrs a week is now 6 days in a row . ????????? I'm confused .

gus wrote:4 hrs a week is now 6 days in a row . ????????? I'm confused .

Grab it while it`s there Gus . Someone may be on holidays or something

THe surfboard mob wanted me to work 2 days a week also ,but i carnt fit it in .I dont want to loose the 2 days .
Nothing for 6 months then this .

The traffic controll sends you a sms at 4 pm with a job for the next day(if there is one ) so you carnt make plans . Makes 4 pm interesting but
annoying at the same time .

Thats great news Gus. Think of all the new bling that you will be able to afford now. You should have gone up to the cop car and said, sorry fellas, it might be about an hour delay. Naaa, only kidding.

Dont tempt me . I have been going to work on the bike as we go from site to site .I do get some strange looks with a big lollypop out the back .
(stop and go sign )

I was standind at the end of a straight the other day .3 sets of signs out ,Fluro vest ,Stop and go Bat and me doing a stop hand signal .The old
dear in the car called me around to her window and said "you know you are really hard to see "
Scarey.

gus wrote:Dont tempt me . I have been going to work on the bike as we go from site to site .I do get some strange looks with a big lollypop out the back .
(stop and go sign )

I was standind at the end of a straight the other day .3 sets of signs out ,Fluro vest ,Stop and go Bat and me doing a stop hand signal .The old
dear in the car called me around to her window and said "you know you are really hard to see "
Scarey.

I wouldn't worry too much, at your age she probably just wanted to chat you up.

gus wrote:.
(stop and go sign )

or is it stop/slow?

It is, but Stop and slow man just doesnt sound right .

Hey Gus, good to hear you've got a job or two. Thats gotta make a difference ay? You'll be able to afford more cans of black spraypaint. Oh hang on it's the carbon look your going for now isn't it?

I thought it was a bit cruel, I saw this blonde at the side of the road, someone had made her stand at the side of the road with a sign that said "SLOW". It was right near where the traffic was delayed by road-works too, so people had lots of time to notice her.

Got called to work this morning at 4.15 am. Sunday double time .Yes please , no fuel run though .

The water line that brings water to your house .Not the copper line but the main outside .What is that pipe made off ?

ASBESTOS ! Ive been told its o.k because its wet and you dont breath-it in but still a bit worrying to me .