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Rotation on runway 09.
Rotation on runway 09. Note the stickers "National Football Team".
Dedicated to Maxou! Nice moments shared with you ;)
I love russian planes. This is why this kind of airplanes are so uncommon in this airport. It´s very great for us their visit from time to time. Furthermore, when you catch this one with this magi... (more)
Photo taken from the ground. Flight MVD9050 in very good light and weather conditions. 2400mm + Canon 400D.


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Recipe Servings
Dry roast rava in a pan until golden brown.
Then remove from flame and soak in 1 cup water for an hour.
Heat oil in a deep pan till it becomes hot for frying while oil gets hot,
Mix besan and all ingredients & add the soaked rava.
Mix well, add water to make pakoda batter.
Add batter to the hot oil (one could also use a spoon to put the batter)
Fry until golden brown serve hot with green chutney, or chutney of your choice.
Key Ingredients: semolina, gram flour, onion, potatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies, red chilli, coriander leaves, salt, vegetable oil

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Filmed in Colorado
There are multiple movies filmed in Colorado that many people don't know about. These movies chose Colorado because of it's magnificent variety of filming locations. From mountains to deserts to cities, Colorado has it all!
Have a look at some of the more popular movies that have used Colorado Locations in their films!
Movies Made in Colorado
The 8th feature film by Tarantino follows the story of several bounty hunters who are trying to survive during a terrible blizzard in 1870's post Civil War Wyoming. The cast of "The Hateful Eight" includes Tarantino go to favorites Samuel Jackson ("Pulp Fiction") Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as well as Kurt Russell, Channing Tatum, Tim Roth and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
This film marks the final appearance of actor Paul Walker as he stars together with Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and Jason Statham in the sequel to the Fast and Furious 6. Though filming was delayed midway through, Walker's brothers were used as stand=ins and the film was successfully completed. After defeating competitors abroad in Tokyo Drift, Walker and Diesel return to the United States to face more challenges, dangers, and high voltage chase scenes.
A small town sheriff sets out to find the two kids who have taken his car on a joy ride. Cast members include Kevin Bacon, Shea Whigham and Camryn Manheim.
Directed by Jeff Kingery and written by Michael Brody, Table 47 is the first feature for Double Play Films, a Colorado company, and boasts an all Colorado cast and crew. In Table 47, a bar owner falls for a married woman with an abusive husband and plans to murder him, but soon discovers he's the victim of an elaborate con...one he may not survive.
When discovering that her family has gone broke and must sell their Colorado ranch, Prissy Alcott must leave her posh life in Reno and return home in hopes of helping to rescue her family. Prissy enlists the help of her three gay friends, and with a little creative ingenuity converts the family's Colorado home into a dude ranch to raise the much needed revenue.
After being bullied mercilessly, a group of friends devise a plot to seek revenge on their bullies. The plot quickly takes a turn when the group happens upon an underground torture chamber, where they become trapped by a madman. Together they must use their strength and wiles to escape his sick confines in hopes of survival.
Two strangers find their lives colliding in an impossible way. Alex is a methodical cargo thief working for a dangerous cartel. Sam is a determined paramedic trying to save the world while running from her past.
This coming of age story is about two teenage girls who travel across America in 1962 with the hope of meeting Eleanor Roosevelt. The film was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions, and it is expected to premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
A Disney blockbuster film starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, "The Lone Ranger" is the story of John Reid and Tonto, who join forces to find the infamous Butch Cavendish and bring him to justice. The story is told through the eyes of Tonto, who describes the adventures to a young boy throughout the story.
This is the story of twin brothers who inherit their family's brewery and seek to finish creating their family beer recipe. Despite family complications, the brothers continue in their quest, finding love and discovering who they truly wish to be as adults.
When Ally "Smash" Mash, the top junior tennis player in the United States, twists her ankle, her dreams of going pro take a turn for the worst. But when Ally meets an intriguing rival, their relationship changes her perspective and opens her heart to the prospect of love.
When a teenager involved in a horrible car accident loses his mother, he must move to a tiny town to live with his estranged grandmother. While the two process their feelings of loss, they must learn to cope and mend their past by creating a new relationship together.
"Darling Companion" stars Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, and Dianne Wiest. This is the story of Beth, whose husband, Joseph, loses her beloved dog. Beth is determined to find it, though, and with the help of family and friends, she embarks on a journey to find her lost pet, discovering new relationships and mending old ones along the way.
Mind's Eye is a psychological thriller, a mind-bending film about Mattie Carver, a young high school musician who finds that space and time are collapsing around her, triggered by the resonant sound of her violin. Mattie is further confounded by the mysterious appearance of two shadowy men in black, who attempt to instruct her on the shifting nature of her perceptions.
In the mystical realm of Ryntia, the forces of the underworld are aligning to unleash a plague of evil upon the surface. The deadly bat-like Blood Reavers, the Saurian Maurauders, the Orcish Warmongers and the feline Shadow-cat mercenaries have pledged their respective clans to the service of Bre'Gwen, queen of the deep elves. Together they seek to destroy the human and Elven kingdoms and rule all of Ryntia in the name of evil.
Three friends in their 20's decide to travel to Aspen, Colorado to start dating the legendary "Cougars"- the sexy older women who have the money and power to fawn over younger men. Stars: Matt Prokop, Randy Wayne and Jillian Murray.
Two different groups of kids - one group from the desert, and the other from the Colorado foothills, band together when they discover their lives are imitating the character from one of their favorite mythological books. On their adventure, they are pursued by a dark force that they are unaware of.
In a classic battle of good versus evil, two forces battle through peoples' dreams, either providing optimism and happiness through good dreams or horror and sadness through nightmares. A father and his daughter are at the center of this battle, which they must win in order to save the daughter's soul from an infinite nightmare.
Shadow Walkers is a highly suspenseful story of a group of lab technicians and military personnel who awaken in a subterranean laboratory with no memory of who they are. They quickly discover that they are sealed in, with only one way to get out alive. They must travel deeper into the underground facility to an escape tunnel that leads to the surface. Hindered by the fact there is only limited electrical power, they struggle through the darkness where they uncover a hive of genetically mutated creatures that stalk them from the shadows.
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Food & Care for a Rescued Wild Mustang
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The very embodiment of the spirit of the American west, the mustang was introduced on our shores by Spanish conquistadors five centuries ago -- and has reigned in our imaginations ever since. This majestic equine thrived for hundreds of years, its fierce independence weaving deeply into the fabric of American lore. By the early 1900s, its numbers had soared to over two million. But industrialization and loss of habitat over the last century have decimated the mustang population. Today only about 40,000 remain in the wild, with nearly as many in captivity -- and most in need of rescue.
That's where the Wild Horse Rescue Center rides in. The WHRC saves mustangs from abusive environments, often nursing them back from the brink of death. They work to tame and train these proud animals, preparing them to be adopted into loving homes.
But while the majority of mustangs can be domesticated, not all are able to make the transition. WHRC founder Diane Delano calls these few "wild at heart" -- and vows that the WHRC will never break a horse's spirit by forcing it to be tamed. Instead, these mustangs live out their days in the comfort and safety of the Center.
The WHRC also works on behalf of mustangs by mentoring owners, teaching workshops on care and gentling, and providing education on the indispensable role of the mustang in American history.
Your contribution of $20 provides a week of nutritious meals for a mustang at the Center.
The Wild Horse Rescue Center (WHRC) is dedicated to the preservation of America's wild horses. They rescue, rehabilitate, and find new homes for mustangs and burros and provide educational clinics and seminars for the public.
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Astoria Hotel
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Historical Traveler Reviews Astoria Hotel Barcelona
Very Nice Hotel
We had to spend one night in Barcelons in July 2004 and as usual checked Trip Advisor for info.
This hotel has had mostly good reviews and they were right.
It is a very nice hotel in a very good location. One night is perhaps not long enough to give a proper review but in the time we were there the hotel certainly was well worth the 3 star status it has.
We booked online directly with the hotel and got a very good price (94 euros) and a very clean room with a nice clean bathroom.
The breakfast is an extra 11 euros and,while it is pretty good,you may find better value and choice in one of the many cafes etc. in the area.
We would certainly have no hesitation in choosing this hotel for future trips to what is a fantastic city.
Great place to stay
Great place to stay in Barcelona. Very friendly staff. Rooms are clean, and the housekeepers do a nice job. Nice location. Make sure that you ask for a room with a window (not the airshaft). Can be a bit noisy from streetnoise (as in just about anywhere in Barcelona), but if you are a light sleeper earplugs will do the trick. I would definately stay here again.
Very nice
The hotel exceeded my expectations of a 3-star hotel. It's location is close to Gaudi's Casa Mila and about 20 min walk from Placa Catalunya.
It's very clean, well equipped and the service is good. Highly recommended
Loved the location!
Stayed here for 3 nights in January. Excellent location. Within walking distance of Las Ramblas - or there's a bus stop right outside the hotel!!! We were lucky, having read other reviews we requested one of the few double rooms which had a great view. Lots of beautiful authentic restaurants near and if you like designer shopping, you couldn't pick a better location.
Stayed here for 4 nights in Jan 04. Room average with poor view but warm & decent amenities. Buffet style continental breakfast - excellent.
5 mins from metro and in an upmarket area with plenty of shopping/restraunts
Lovely Hotel
This hotel was very good - location away from hustle and bustle, but still very convenient. Spacious, clean and airy rooms and lobby. Polite staff.
Very Impressive
August 2003 Just got back, had an excellent time, nice to enter into a cool air conditioned Hotel & room from the intense heat outside, decor very impressive,breakfast was a lovely selection of cereals,meats & fruit, plenty of staff on hand to help when necessary.Disappointed there was no cocktails on offer in the evening. Some lovely restaurants nearby, and taxi rank just outside.Hotel location just far enough away from noise and car horns. I would recommend this Hotel to anyone.
Hotel Astoria was Excellent.
Stayed at the Hotel Astoria. The hotel was very nice and all the people very friendly and very accommodating. The only slightly negative item would be that our room was right next door to the cleaning closet and it got a little loud when they started cleaning in the morning. But, everything was very clean and the rooms were great. Barcelona was AWESOME, including the Costa Brava and the nearby mountains. I highly recommend all of it!
Very Mixed (and yes, Bizarre)
We were not very pleased with this hotel. We were given a relatively very expensive room (150 euro/night) that was small, cramped, and had no external window. Instead, the window opened onto a creepy airshaft with very little light or air. We were disappointed, to say the least, and asked to change rooms. The hotel staff were not gracious in handling our request, and it was only when we packed our bags and prepared to stay elsewhere that the staff promised us a room with an outside window the following night. (after refusing to refund our reservation deposit of one night's stay if we did leave). Admittedly, the room we had on the second night was bright and had a view, and the bathrooms were quite nice, although not worth the price charged. We were informed by the hotel staff that there are only 7 double rooms with outside windows in the entire hotel. The rest of the rooms face on the gloomy airshaft. Another disappointment with the Astoria is how difficult it was to get around Barcelona from the location. It took us quite a long time to reach downtown, and we wasted much of our day travelling to and from the hotel and nearby attractions. Overall, not worth it. One of the places down closer to the Cathedral would be a much better bet, and much less of a crunch on the pocket book.
Great location, peculiar service
Yes, this is a great location. Yes, the refurbished rooms have a stylish sense of wit.
Service is bizarre. We were travelling with children and discovered a startled bellboy lurking outside our kids' room at 2 a.m. When we enquired about his business there, he ran away! The car park is a garage in the next block, which is sometimes locked up at, say, 9 in the morning; one must go back to the hotel and wait for a bellboy to find a key in order to retrieve one's car or to park it. Our room was facing the street, but was quiet. Our kids room had a window onto a creepy airshaft. But if you are interested in the modernista Barcelona, the location is unbeatable. If you are driving, it is located just off the Diagonal, and so if convenient for making trips to nearby.
TripAdvisor Reviews Astoria Hotel Barcelona
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10 days in one of the most exciting cities
... start working at a hostel, which was the case at this hostel. After the beach, I scoped out the area around my hostel which is in the Sants district. I have never seen so many restaurants, bars, shops, and supermarkets. It seems like every direction you turn you see a place of business. Needless to say, you are never without choice here. I found myself back at the hostel for evening festivities. Unlike hostels in Iceland, hostels in Spain plan activities during the day and night ...
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One real surprise is Esther had bought a copy of 'North to Alaska, East to the Yukon', my Blurb book on the trip. We had a few laughs looking at some pix. I autographed her copy as the learned author.
It was late but still walked back to the hostel. We will rendezvous at 1000 to try to get some reservations out of the way as Daniel is heading into Barcelona..
Had real trouble with the actual hostel key but got in. Some emails and it was 0100.
... that the city may have been named after the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, who was supposed to have founded the city in the 3rd century BC. Barcelona's name is sometimes abbreviated as 'Barna'. Nowadays, foreign people sometimes mistakenly refer to Barcelona as 'Barça', the popular name of the F.C. Barcelona sports club. Some people (mainly in Catalan and Spanish) also use 'BCN', often written 'Bcn' or 'bcn', which actually corresponds to the IATA airport code of ...
Un Buen Fin de Semana
Saturday I test out the Gym Canricart
The weekend began with a test of the gym around the corner, where they prefer speaking Catalan. Thus, Bon Dia was in order, instead of Hola or Buenas Dias. I spent the first hour on the machines, including treadmill and learning the other workout systems with the help of a very simpatico physical trainer who noticed I was doing most of the machines incorrectly on my own(!) Then I took a "Mind Body" Class ...
Que Guapa Barcelona!
... smoothie after 3 months of searching and failing to find one in Rome and I was so in heaven. To continue our nice diva day, we went to meet Ingrid and her mom for pedicures at the mall. Little did we know that would be an experience in itself. We asked them for 4 people and they told us we could be taken care of right away so we were all ready to go when they said one person could come... There was only one pedicure chair in the whole place so we actually ended up going one ...


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Dining facilities at Grand Inn include a cafeteria. The hotel boasts a 24-hour front desk service. Other services: tours/ticket assistance.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business, Other Amenities
Free parking is available onsite.
Transportation/Parking facilities
For guest convenience, parking is offered at no extra cost.
Hotel Services and Facilities
Hotel facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
Important information
- Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the hotel:
- Destination fee: MYR 2 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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After room types and rates are returned to your screen, you will be able to choose the rate you desire by reading the room information in the center of the screen, then clicking on the "Book Now" button on the right side of the screen. After you have selected your desired room type, you will be taken to a "Complete your booking" form. Then you will need to review the "Details of your stay" and fill in the blanks on the "Guest Details" section. Be sure your name and email address are spelled correctly.
After you fill out all of the needed information, press the "Complete reservation" button. To ensure your security, we use a secure commerce server, which encrypts the credit card number and encodes it into a non-usable form.
Area informationDistances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre - 0 km / 0 mi
One East Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Sun Yat Sen Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nagore Square - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
New World Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
City Stadium - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Wawasan Open University Main Campus - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chew Thean Yeang - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Penang Times Square - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
P Ramlee Gallery - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
KOMTAR - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hin Bus Depot Art Centre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Pulau Tikus Market - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
The preferred airport for Grand Inn is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 15.4 km / 9.5 mi.


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What's New?Meeting Monk Ren meets Monk. But...what if Monk is a psychotic axe murderer?
It Never Rains Down South Ren heads south on a mission to meet BAT reader and contributor "Monk". Contrary to popular myth it definitely DOES rain "daan saaf".
Watford 2015 - Meeting Monk Title page of Ren's trip to visit BAT reader Monk in Watford. 200 miles, rain and sunshine, and a most enlightening experience.
Wandering Home Sharon and Ren's ride back home from Bala includes tea at Dolgellau, going to places we've already been and an unsuccessful attack on Harlech Castle.
A Piece Of Cake Causes A Puncture Sharon's desire for CAKE leaves her feeling somewhat deflated, let down. Will she ever get home?
Sharon Leads To Bala Sharon leads Ren (sort of) through North Wales and to Bala. We meet with the cheeky chappies for an evening of nonsense.
Camping At Bala Lake 2015 Title page for our trip to Bala lake in Wales. May 2015
Solo Ride Take 2 Sharon is learning that riding alone can be fun. She's even getting giddy with the throttle!
Going Solo Sharon takes on her first serious solo ride. Will she get the bike out? Will she get lost? Will it all go horribly wrong?
New Home For Me And Zen Sharon's 125 finally moves in with Sharon. Can she cope?
Latest PostsLocal Adventurer Bob said :-
Thank you - I occasionally wax lyrical!
I read your post about the run to Wales, it's a trip I take two or three times a year (circumstances permitting). It's much more pleasant run to come back via Betws-y-Coed and down through Llangollen, cut south of Wrexham and pick up the Whitchurch road and follow that back heading for Nantwich and Arclid. You can head North up the A34 to get back to Manchester - I continue up over the Cat and Fiddle for Buxton and home.
Long Term Review of the Honda SLR 650 - By Ren Withnell Bob said :-
2003 FX650 - 14000 miles
2002 FX650 - 21000 miles
2000 FX650 - 15500 miles
1998 SLR650 - 27000 miles
I've always changed the oil on Japanese bikes every 1000 miles, I get a bit obsessive.
It helps that I buy my oil in bulk from a local manufacturer, 20L of 10W40 JASO MA2 Semi-Synth is £32 :o)
I figure oil is cheap and camshafts aren't!
CBF 250 Carb Issue Ren - The Ed said :-
Hey Bob. There's no air cut off valve on the CBF 250 carb. Compression was 125 PSI when I checked it, acceptable but not exactly good. It's definitely a possibility. That said the bike ALWAYS starts really well even on cold and wet days, it just won't tick over.
That said since messing with the choke it is a LOT better. It takes a lot less time to warm up enough to tick over and when it has warmed the tickover is a lot more stable. I'm 90% sure it's a mixture issue but as I'm a bit of a numpty with tuning I'm rather blundering around in the dark.
It's working well enough now to not make it worth the effort of stripping the engine. IF a good carb comes up at the right price I may buy one.
Gnarly Back Roads Ren - The Ed said :-
My SLR 650 was great for the gnarly back roads too Bob. However we both are finding our 125s are equally at home there and for us we like to go real slow at times and soak it all in. The smaller engines just potter along so happily. Yeah, back roads rock.
Local Adventurer Ren - The Ed said :-
Peak District! Lucky sod. It can be hard to stop and soak in the delights of a dubious back street in Salford on a rainy afternoon but still. The main thing is to get out there and look around rather than feel sorry that you're not in Ulan Bator.
You make is sound just as it should be. Thanks for sharing that Bob :)
Long Term Review of the Honda SLR 650 - By Ren Withnell Ren - The Ed said :-
Blimey Bob, your thorough! While I agree it's best to change the oil via the sump nut as well as the frame nut I think an oil change every 1,000 miles is excessive?
I never had any head bearings issues although I understand what you say about the hear in the frame taking the grease out.
What mileages do you have on your various machines?
CBF 250 Carb Issue Bob said :-
Re: choke, the engine is just as likely to die (in neutral with no load) from being over-rich as over lean.
Have you looked at the air cut off valve? If it has one it'll be on the side of the carb.
I would recommend doing a compression check on the engine hot and cold, just to be sure. I had a CLR125 that ran fine but was a bugger for not ticking over and taking a lot of cranking to start, turned out to be a worn bore.
Gnarly Back Roads Bob said :-
This is the way. Gnarly back roads are the best fun on a bike. I ride an FX650, it's perfect for the job being not much heavier than a 250 but with enough power to do motorways if needed. The great gobs of torque make single track roads a real delight to ride, feeling the engine lugging you out of the tight corners is a treat.
Keep off the main roads and away from the sportsbike knobbers and the world's your oyster.
Local Adventurer Bob said :-
You're spot on.
When my daughter was born I experienced the often talked about compression of time, I live my (personal) life in snatched 1 or 2 hour slots which fit either side of my family life, so I tend to be out riding at 06:00 or 20:00.
This precludes any thoughts of "doing a Ewan" and it's easy to become jaded, I look forward to my little ride but as soon as I'm underway I get that "where shall I go?" feeling and that can turn into "why bother?" if not checked.
A few months ago I hit upon the idea of getting lost, so that's what I do now. If I'm riding down a road that I know and I see a turning I've never taken, it take it. Then another and another until I have no idea where I am. Living in the Peak District there seems to be an endless supply of tiny villages with ancient names and single track lanes. The game then is finding my way home again, turning here and there, using the sun as a guide until I cross a road big enough to have a number and then I can find my way home.
It's a micro-adventure every time, the other day I found a new (to me) green lane nearly 3 miles long, with a 2ft deep water crossing - it was a fantastic feeling.
It's important to take the time to stop when you find something interesting, this is one of the main reasons that I prefer to ride alone these days. When riding with mates you feel that you can't keep stopping to take in a view or just to sit and experience a place, to get a feel of actually being there. Riding solo allows you to practice mindfulness of presence and place, stop the bike, sit on the grass, smell the flowers, soak in the view. Even a couple of minutes is enough to fix a memory which you can enjoy later.
Long Term Review of the Honda SLR 650 - By Ren Withnell Bob said :-
I've got three FX650s and one SLR650 now. Love these bikes.
There are no designed in weaknesses in chassis or engine, there aren't many bikes that you can say that about.
Change the oil and filter every 1000 miles, pour in the amount specified in the manual and go for a ride, check the oil after the ride not before. As the engine racks up the miles more oil will seep into the sump when parked, then when you check the oil it looks like there's non in the tank.
I don't agree with Ren's policy of not draining the oil from the sump, there's a significant amount of oil in there and you want to change it. Just tighten the sump plug to hand tight and it'll be fine. If you think about it, if the bike lives for 60000 miles that's only 60 times the bolt will be in and out, that's not a lot. NEVER use a torque wrench on the sump plug, the torque values specified are for dry un-stretched threads and you will strip it.
Fit an oil temperature dipstick, you want to see 100 - 105 degrees in normal use. Gentle bimbling on country roads will bring that down to 95 degrees.
The thing to watch on these is the rising rate linkage, no-one ever strips and greases it and the bolts that hold the knuckle to the swingarm and the link to the frame seize into the bearing sleeves. It is possible to carefully cut through the bolt and bearing sleeve in the swingarm, if you push the knuckle over to one side. For the bolt in the frame it's necessary to grind it flush at and drill into the bolt from both sides. You can flare the frame tabs a little and pry the link out. The bolts and bearing sleeves are under a tenner each so it's a cheap fix. I usually find the bearings themselves are OK, it's just the bolts the seize.
Exhaust nuts can seize, but that's true of any bike, oxy-acetylene will usually get them off.
The bolts securing the heatshields on the FX are buggers for seizing, if you're planning on keeping the bike get them out and apply copious copper grease.
Make sure you grease the headstock bearings every year, the hot oil in the frame cooks the grease off them and they can turn notchy.
Grease the speedometer drive gear every couple of thousand miles, it is a plastic ring and no longer available as a spare.
Change the fork oil regularly, these are long travel forks and they appreciate fresh oil. If you never go off road 15W will improve the handling but if you do trail ride then stick with 10W. Fit a set of gaiters whilst you have the forks out.
The 15T front sprocket mod is essential, as is removal of the baffle tubes from the silencers. Combined with a 175 main jet and removal of the rubber snorkel from the airbox intake my FX650 will now do a GPS verified 101MPH on the flat with a tucked-in rider. Also as a result of the tuning, under conservative riding my FX will return 60-65 MPG, as opposed to 50-55 MPG in standard trim.
Apply copious amounts of ACF-50 to the wheel rims around each spoke nipple. Use it on the inside too when you take the tyre off to fit a new one. The alloy rim and steel nipples can set up galvanic corrosion when there's road salt around.
The bike is fine for use in winter, but after each ride spray it down with a hose pipe, concentrating on the brake calipers and up under the rear end (don't forget that the mudguard on these bikes is on top of the frame rails). Then follow that with a spray over with WD40. At the end of winter wipe all the accumulated grime off and it'll come up lovely.
Fit a scottoiler and run it at high output, I only need to adjust the chain on my FX once in 1000 miles, it's lasted 12,000 miles so far and I ride off-road frequently. The 15T sprocket mod helps prolong chain life, as does not running the bike in too high a gear for the road speed. I cycle to work and there's a bloke comes past me on an NX650, he must be in 5th gear at 30MPH because the loudest noise coming from his bike is the chain alternatively slapping the top and bottom side of the swingarm!
These bikes like a clean air filter - they're not expensive so just change it regularly.
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Deviant Art
PencilPencil, Pencil in your standPencil4 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Smoothest ebony in my hand
Tell my dreams, create my myths
A graphite diamond in my grip
Hexagonal beauty tall and fine
Carve my vision from just one line
Blankest page of purest white
Stands no chance against your might
When my mind is clouded and blue
The only thing I need is you
You soothe my pain and heal my wounds
Fascinated my hand moves
Deepest trance and sweetest bliss
As I watch the sharp'ner twist
And once again you are renewed
Till I need you again to lift my mood
March of the DamnedMarch of the Damned3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Marching on dead feet
over a field of gray
we lost the soul
we lost ourselves
in a time we'll never forget
we're an army of dead men.
Innocence gone
hearts lost
Those who shoved us into this world
were lost long ago
as a wage of war.
Even the shallowest scratch
cuts to the bone
with a story we don't care to tell
some still scream
when in the heat of battle
they find another hollow
in the very flesh of their souls.
But most can no longer muster a tear
as we march
doing the dirty work of the devil.
An army of dead men.
We only wish we could care
Unknown HeroUnknown Hero8 years ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
There comes a stranger in our town,
From beyond the doors that never open;
Algae-smeared gears and cogs go round
Before the day has woken.
The city with shadows is shaken;
Dogs snarl at the poor whelp;
His treasures, mementos were taken,
He's a stranger, and no one will help.
There's no way out, no sword in hand
Play with us, but join? No way!
With a cursed body in a strange land,
Within the walls must stay.
Little wooden boy all alone,
Are you here for the carnival?
Go back to your mother at home;
No room at the inn for one so small.
There walks a stranger in our town,
Only a child but unafraid,
Cuts madnesses and terrors down;
With songs he is repaid.
He catches a glowing and dim
Piece of faery broken like a doll.
The dead put their dreams into him,
Knowing burdens of us all.
Many-faced and much he bleeds,
In secret justice hearing truths
Of silly and heart-rending needs
Behind the festive gaming booths.
Sleepless night watches, and THEY
Attacking from all
Lilac II - tankaa star-glowLilac II - tanka4 years ago in Haiku & Eastern More Like This
connects their breaths -
a river path.
in lilac light
she forgets to sigh.
Cut-Off Line - Ashe - English LyricsCleaned away all these faded stainsCut-Off Line - Ashe - English Lyrics4 years ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
That my soul could not erase
The design of the dotted line
That my finger slowly traced
It's so easy to cry and I've
Never had to force any tears
So, it's safe to just cut away
Before thought can interfere
This burning in me lasted, filling my veins
The sun beneath the clouds continued my way
But then it gleamed in front of me
Like a star it dropped and blocked my vision
Simple yet unfinished
Love is a palette mixed
With colors I have never known
Folded it up and watched it fall
A crumpled mess of everything
Even if it's "not my problem"
And though I try to hide it deep within my heart
The tears in my eyes amount to lies
And cut away into another day
To let go of this aching soul
That I stole away so deep
Quietly, I began to speak
As I strained to find the key
I'd created my own charade
And a world that I'd concieved
All the colors began to run
In this lie that I believed
I gave away the bags
I'd filled with regret
I threw away the thoughts
That I th
Red like Roses pt 2 RWBY lyricsI couldn't take it couldn't stand another minuteRed like Roses pt 2 RWBY lyrics2 years ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
Couldn't bear another day without you in it
All of the joy that I had known for my life
Was stripped away from me the minute that you died
To have you in my life was all i ever wanted
But now without you I'm a soul forever haunted
Can't help but feel that i had taken you for granted
No way in hell that i can ever comprehend this
I wasn't dreaming when they told me you were gone
I was wide awake and feeling that they had to be wrong
How could you leave me when you swore that you would stay
Now i'm trapped inside a nightmare every single f'ing day
It's like a movie but there's not a happy ending
Every scene fades black and there's no pretending
This little fairy tale doesn't seem to end well
Theres no knight in shining armor who will wake me from the spell
I know you didn't plan this
You tried to do what's right
But in the middle of this madness
I'm the one you left to win this fight
Red like roses
Fills my head with dreams and finds me
1000 points giveaway!+A grand prize. To enter this contest It is very easy, all you have to do is favorite this journal to enter. I will randomly draw 10 names from the favorite list to give 100 points each. ends 10-22-131000 points giveaway!+A grand prize.2 years ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
The grand prize will be 1500 points. Yes. ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED POINTS. in order to pick as a grand prize winner you must Do two of the following:
The first 10 people to enter as the grand prize will automatically get 10 free points as a thank you for being the first 10.
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~only one person will be randomly pick as the grand prize winner. Your chance will be pick as a grand pirze winner will be VERY high, because last time I did one of those only 11 people voted. so yeah...
The voting is for me to help my friend get a scholarship for college so he don't have to go to college in debt.
Here are the steps on how to vote for him in the Dr.pepper contest.
Death Song.Death Song.2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Singing to me a symphony of death
The strain in my body with every last breath
Draining my life a soul torn apart
Needing only time with this slow beating heart
The tune of my soul is dying within
This aging carcass is wearing so thin
Notes of life will soon lose their tune
As I'm sitting here so empty in this prison, my room
This song is now reaching the end of it's time
Nothing to leave for you but this poorly writ rhyme
But hope goes out for the one who does care
Because in your heart my music is there...
Twas the Night Before Christmas JL8Twas the Night Before Christmas JL83 years ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
Twas the nap before Christmas, when all through the manner
Not a creature was stirring, not even Barry.
Our book bags were hung by the door with care
In hopes that St Nickolaus soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug on our mats,
While maybe not Clark, he just floated above his mat.
And I with my lantern and Diana in her cap,
Had just settled down for our nightly nap.
When out on the roof there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the mat to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like the Flash,
I used my ring to whip open the sash
The rings light breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature bat plan, and my friend flying it neer.
With a little bat driver, so lively and swoose
I knew in a moment it must be St Bruce.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Clark! now, John! now, Barry and Karen!
On, Hal
summer poemyou used to say it wassummer poem4 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
the only time of year
that actually deserved to be called a
when the
sweat on our faces shone like
sticky cellophane, and we
ran through sprinklers if
no one was looking.
with damp undershirts and
ice-clinking glasses and
asphalt smoking heat
and dust - you said
everyone's eyes were a little bit brighter,
like we were
borrowing something [life]
from the sun.
you walked around your little apartment, smiling
in thongs you changed twice a day, when you could -
about how funny
the AC chose right now to break,
and you'd look outside and smirk at
tired people
crossing the street just to walk in the shade.
and i'd spend all day just
waiting for a shower
i'd feel dirty again half an hour after taking.
then i'd lie there at night with the
windows wide open and
your hot body draped
over mine,
and i'd wish i didn't
have to share that bed with you.
you'd snuggle closer and whisper
something sweet,
and i'd pretend i'd fallen asleep.
3 Cheers for Shitty Careers!If you want to be happy3 Cheers for Shitty Careers!3 weeks ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
It's about what you do.
If you want to be successful
It's about the consequences.
If you want to be happy
your heart will speak to you.
If you want to be successful
you'll find out that, ignorance,
is bliss.
GlassesGlasses4 years ago in Concrete Poetry More Like This
I feel I am being held captive,
Like a beautiful bird in a small iron cage.
I feel a red hot anger within me,
Like a crazy bull in a blind rage.
I feel I am in constant, spinning turmoil,
Like a delicate butterfly in a swirling tornado.
I feel as though I am lost in limbo,
Like a condemned angel without a halo.
Then it passes,
And a tinkling sound fills the room,
Kind of like good friends toasting,
Gently banging each others' glasses.
DaybreakDaybreak5 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
My dears, the sun sets consistantly.
The light on our souls is diminishing steadily,
As our worlds darken and succumbs to shadows.
Hope, it seems, is dwindling--
As our faces, they break
As our prayers, they erase
As our dreams, they fade
As our work, it crumbles
But hold fast, my friends
For the unfailing turn of day
Promises the hate of the night,
Bitter, cold, hopeless, empty-
Only to be worse before it is better.
Wait, before you cry,
Know that after night is day,
And the break of dawn is nearing the horizons,
Replacing the bitter sky with sweet dew.
You are the glimmer of sunshine in our eyes
The brightening glimpse of love in hate
The gleeful screech of joy at meetings,
The merry voice in blunt tongues.
Flare, YOU are the reason we live.
Never will you be judged by what you have done-
Nor the things that you have become
Nor the chains that bind you
Nor the evil that holds you
You are safe here, we are here for you.
Here you will find peace, hope,
And daylight.
Radioactive AutumnRadioactive AutumnRadioactive Autumn6 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Draped in maple leaves and white gold,
her somber eyes hidden from the mounting ash.
Lack of contact labors a mutual threshold,
restless desires bred amongst odious machinations.
Staid throat drunk on her ambrosial sap,
more reverie to dirty all our neurons one by one.
Guttural cries rattle through shared visions,
depicted in blossoms and ignoring the damage done.
Darling DaughterDarling Daughter3 years ago in Visual & Found Poetry More Like This
I often wonder what she would've looked like
I know it was gonna be a girl
I've always wanted two girls and one boy
The boy being the youngest
Perhaps I'm being foolish
Dreaming about the future
But you already made this future happen
We made this future happen
You and me
She would have your eyes
Your magnificent green eyes
And strawberry blond hair
Her dimples would be faint
And her smile would be perfect
She would've been tall
Not too tall, but not too short either
Reading would've been her favourite hobby
She would've loved everything we love
She would've been just like us
There would've only been one difference
Our daughter would've had friends
Her open and friendly personality would've been cherished
Not just by us
But by everyone
Everyone would've loved our little girl
She would've loved everyone
She would never have a reason to feel sad
She would always be happy
Happy because we loved her
She was so excited to meet us
And I her
She would've been so beautiful
She would've
EARTHEARTH6 years ago in Urban & Spoken Word More Like This
I am the Earth
And the Earth is mine.
I recycle for the green grass,
For all the trees,
Each bit of mud,
And stick and stone
For blood sweat and tears,
Skin and bone.
And just as I
Need every bit
of the earths surface
My body fit,
So Earth needs
Grass and stone and tree
And things that grow here
The world we say:
As long as life,
As dear, as free,
I am the Earth
And the Earth mine.
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is this out of your film camera? they came out really nicely considering the light was rubbish!
Yes this one was film. Not bad at all in fact
tis a sweeet sweet image, does this mean i have missed gardens open day again
Yep, you did.
and thanks!
and where are your piccs Chris?
i'm curious, what do you fellas make of this jencks stuff?
I really like this place. I'm fascinated by the idea of a garden inspired by quantum physics, cosmology, etc. Gardens of the 18th and 19th century often drew on modern technology, but more recently gardening has turned away from this towards a more nature-oriented approach, I suppose as a reaction to increasing technology in our lives. So its a very intersting project. I'm not wholly convinced by some of Jencks' more public interventions, such as Northumberlandia, which I find incredibly naff. But I think his playful experimentalism is perfectly suited to a garden.
cool, thanks Paul. I made the mistake of reading a Jencks book once... never again! But I completely agree with your last sentence.
yes you are quiet right paul, his books are mince, all this compartmentalisation of different styles of design is just no good. Portrack and the modern gallery of art are pretty amazing land art exaples, which work well.
Has anyone seen his tea set, with all the different classical styles (gothic doric).....you should put it in yer renders pete!
Ha! I never have, so I googled it. (Its here) Doesn't look very practical to me.
$32,900! Hells teeth, that is a pricey brew!
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