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How do I change this 'custom title' thing then?
I still have childhood memories of never being able to make pedal cars in shops actually work. In the 70s they seemed to have bizarre reciprocating bar drives that got stuck at top dead centre ( side dead centre?) half the time and never generated any momentum. Was that just me?
I really wanted one of those home build electric series one land rovers that were popular about them.
I really wanted one of those home build electric series one land rovers that were popular about them.
DownwardDog
Riding a Brompton with a power meter.
Cracked and ordered a Supra. At least I'm not going to mod it, right?
dessiato
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When Ferrari F1 is good the road cars are shit. This year's F1 car is shit, therefore...Ferrari have managed to build a car that isn't absolute ostentatious shit in every aspect of its design. Behold the 'Roma':
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As a nod to British weather it now has waterproof seats. The all new moke with some poke Mini Moke returns with modern creature comforts | Auto Express
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During our recent touring holiday through the South West, Wales and Herefordshire, I came to realise that three wheeled motorcycles, which of course have been a very common sight in London for well over half a decade, are seemly much rarer round those parts.
I actually saw people pointing at my bike on more than one occasion, as well as the owners of a B&B we were staying at giving me a friendly third degree above the particulars of such a contraption, and an elderly gentleman at a Welsh motorway services stop and admire it with a fascinated look on his face, and later show his wife as they walked past it again.
I actually saw people pointing at my bike on more than one occasion, as well as the owners of a B&B we were staying at giving me a friendly third degree above the particulars of such a contraption, and an elderly gentleman at a Welsh motorway services stop and admire it with a fascinated look on his face, and later show his wife as they walked past it again.
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Mrs D and I were talking about these yesterday. What type is yours? I'm half thinking that one might be better than a scooter for pottering and commuting.
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This can't be real, can it? No-one would be so stupid.
T & P
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A Peugeot Metropolis.
It is bigger than the more common Piaggios that dominate the segment, but it is IMO a much superior machine. Three traction control modes, a very effective ABS, keyless entry, heating vents, generous boot space, USB connector... very well kitted. And this is the 2018 model. The 2020 model comes with even more bells and whistles. With the optional box at the back (not seen here) that also serves as a big and sturdy backrest for the pillion, it is great for long distance touring and probably the safest and most comfortable for passengers. The 400cc engine allows comfortable travel even on motorways. It also looks to my eye cool as
Cons: it's rather more money than than the competition, and its bigger size can make it a bit awkward to manouver around gridlocked commuter traffic (though still doable). So if your primary use is going to be city hopping and commuting, a Piaggio might be better suited.
ETA: Another plus of such three wheelers is that they come with an electronic parking brake that immobilises the wheels, and due to their sheer weight, they're all but impossible to lift by hand. So unless someone comes with a crane and lifts it away, they are practically theft-proof.
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MrCurry
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I’d stop and stare at that one as I’ve never seen one either. Does it lean over in corners like a bike will? I suppose it must do, but then what happens to the outside front wheel - does it lift off the ground during cornering?A Peugeot Metropolis.
It is bigger than the more common Piaggios that dominate the segment, but it is IMO a much superior machine. Three traction control modes, a very effective ABS, keyless entry, heating vents, generous boot space, USB connector... very well kitted. And this is the 2018 model. The 2020 model comes with even more bells and whistles. With the optional box at the back (not seen here) that also serves as a big and sturdy backrest for the pillion, it is great for long distance touring and probably the safest and most comfortable for passengers. The 400cc engine allows comfortable travel even on motorways. It also looks to my eye cool as
Cons: it's rather more money than than the competition, and its bigger size can make it a bit awkward to manouver around gridlocked commuter traffic (though still doable). So if your primary use is going to be city hopping and commuting, a Piaggio might be better suited.
ETA: Another plus of such three wheelers is that they come with an electronic parking brake that immobilises the wheels, and due to their sheer weight, they're all but impossible to lift by hand. So unless someone comes with a crane and lifts it away, they are practically theft-proof.
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Yes, it actually leans very nicely if you want to put it to its paces. Each wheel tilts independently of each other when the bike is moving and has its own suspension arm, so both front wheels grab the ground whichever you're doing. You could even mount a low kerb with one front wheel and the other remains firmly on the ground below.
When the bike is not moving you can lock both wheels 'together' at the touch of a button, which enables the bike to stand on its own even with you on it. Then when you start moving again the wheels are automatically unpaired and start titling indpenendently again.
MrCurry
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Clever thinking from Peugeot
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One of my favourite bits about the bike is that the boot compartment at the back, and the underseat storage space are connected by a long cavity. According to a review I saw at the time, this was designed that way so a Frenchman (or anyone else of course) could transport a whole bagette without having to break it into two halves. I don't know if that was really so, but I have successfully carried many whole bagettes in the last couple of years and can vouch for itClever thinking from Peugeot
MrCurry
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I can just see it, up on the whiteboard, amongst the list of design objectives for their new model….One of my favourite bits about the bike is that the boot compartment at the back, and the underseat storage space are connected by a long cavity. According to a review I saw at the time, this was designed that way so a Frenchman (or anyone else of course) could transport a whole bagette without having to break it into two halves. I don't know if that was really so, but I have successfully carried many whole bagettes in the last couple of years and can vouch for it
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Not sure this belongs here.
Talking to a friend we got on to how I'm always having to do stuff on my car, tyres, exhaust, service. He things I should get a new car.
We then got on to talking about his. He wondered if he should put oil in it, but he said the light would come on when it needed oil. He went on to say that it has never been serviced in the two and a half years since he bought it. "Why?" I asked. Because it was brand new and you don't need to service brand new cars he replied.
No explanation about voiding warranty, harming resale value persuaded him it was necessary. He thinks that the first service should be at the first ITV, when the car is four years old.
Talking to a friend we got on to how I'm always having to do stuff on my car, tyres, exhaust, service. He things I should get a new car.
We then got on to talking about his. He wondered if he should put oil in it, but he said the light would come on when it needed oil. He went on to say that it has never been serviced in the two and a half years since he bought it. "Why?" I asked. Because it was brand new and you don't need to service brand new cars he replied.
No explanation about voiding warranty, harming resale value persuaded him it was necessary. He thinks that the first service should be at the first ITV, when the car is four years old.
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They all err in the side of caution, and of course would love any excuse to void the manufacturer’s warranty if you don’t stick to their rules. But from a purely mechanical standpoint, I doubt there’s any significant risk of damage if you barely do any mileage on a modern car for two or three years and do not service it. Not in a location with mild climate throughout.
Flat battery, immediate oil change required? Likely. Significant damage? Can’t see how, frankly. But then I know fuck all about car mechanics and am happy to be corrected.
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Unlikely for normal cars these days, what with improvements in oil and engine technology. It's normally a balance between providing work for the dealership network and satisfying fleet buyers who want less cost and hassle during ownership. Two-year intervals are becoming more common.
MickiQ
In My Defence I was left Unsupervised
Mine was MOT'd on 9th March exactly a year after it was last done and it had done just over 1500 miles where it had done almost 12,500 in the year before that.
