# Off-topic **URL:** https://londonbikers.com/c/general-chat/21.md [Latest](https://londonbikers.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://londonbikers.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Off-topic category](https://londonbikers.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/9405)
**Author:** [@system](https://londonbikers.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2018 11:19 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/9405 "2018-07-13T11:19:48Z")
We love to chat. If it’s not about biking, it’s for here. The weather? The roads? Anything goes. --- ## [Kennington Park - Motorcycle Parking](https://londonbikers.com/t/kennington-park-motorcycle-parking/108159)
**Author:** [@makman](https://londonbikers.com/u/makman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2026 18:44 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/kennington-park-motorcycle-parking/108159 "2026-07-11T18:44:51Z")
I have to go there this afternoon for a staff summer party! Anywhere safe to park the bike? I do travel with a chain etc… Cannot walk too far as my back is playing up and I’m trying to take it easy. --- ## [Hard Shoulder Lane use!](https://londonbikers.com/t/hard-shoulder-lane-use/115849)
**Author:** [@The\_Sleeper](https://londonbikers.com/u/The_Sleeper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2026 09:43 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/hard-shoulder-lane-use/115849 "2026-04-26T09:43:17Z")
All, I’m actually putting this up in the hope someone will read it whether an LB member or just shows up in general on the Internet! If you have had to stop, then feel you will carry on, PLEASE get up to speed in the h… --- ## [RIP Chuck Norris](https://londonbikers.com/t/rip-chuck-norris/115817)
**Author:** [@The\_Sleeper](https://londonbikers.com/u/The_Sleeper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2026 15:15 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/rip-chuck-norris/115817 "2026-03-20T15:15:49Z")
Such a bit part of my childhood! --- ## [Volvo S40 Clutch](https://londonbikers.com/t/volvo-s40-clutch/115593)
**Author:** [@Joby](https://londonbikers.com/u/Joby)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 15:42 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/volvo-s40-clutch/115593 "2026-01-30T15:42:04Z")
So the clutch has finally gone in my 2005 Volvo S40 2.0D. Pedal welded to the carpet. A private specialist will charge about £2K to replace it. (Although we don’t know whether it needs a new clutch or just some parts rep… --- ## [Pan's thread of puns](https://londonbikers.com/t/pans-thread-of-puns/111418)
**Author:** [@Panagiotis](https://londonbikers.com/u/Panagiotis)\ **Replies:** 1637\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2026 11:05 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/pans-thread-of-puns/111418 "2026-01-18T11:05:56Z")
I bet the guy that owns this is a fungi --- ## [Have I missed something](https://londonbikers.com/t/have-i-missed-something/115755)
**Author:** [@icarus](https://londonbikers.com/u/icarus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2026 21:13 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/have-i-missed-something/115755 "2026-01-06T21:13:26Z")
Christmas is over, nobody around on LB? --- ## [Mental Health Motorbike charity ride](https://londonbikers.com/t/mental-health-motorbike-charity-ride/115648)
**Author:** [@Shaunicous](https://londonbikers.com/u/Shaunicous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2025 07:27 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/mental-health-motorbike-charity-ride/115648 "2025-09-08T07:27:17Z")
Hey guys and girls I hope this is OK to share here. A group that I ride with called WotBoyz is doing a charity ride on the 6th of Sept, all are welcome to join and enjoy a day out on the bikes and if anyone is able to t… --- ## [Opinions of curved monitors](https://londonbikers.com/t/opinions-of-curved-monitors/115037)
**Author:** [@Joby](https://londonbikers.com/u/Joby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2025 12:06 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/opinions-of-curved-monitors/115037 "2025-08-14T12:06:31Z")
Are curved computer monotors any good? Is it a game changer or whatever? You won’t get a proper feel for them till they are on your desk so I just thought I’d ask. I’ve currently got 2 pretty old 24 inch Samsungs on my … --- ## [Checking in after a long time](https://londonbikers.com/t/checking-in-after-a-long-time/114544)
**Author:** [@Shaunicous](https://londonbikers.com/u/Shaunicous)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [17 July 2025 05:41 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/checking-in-after-a-long-time/114544 "2025-07-17T05:41:32Z")
Havent been on the forums in a good while, just wanted to drop a message to check in with everyone old and new. Last time I was around was before the sad new about Ruth, We were close and I miss her every day. She had a… --- ## [Garage shelving](https://londonbikers.com/t/garage-shelving/114992)
**Author:** [@Serrisan](https://londonbikers.com/u/Serrisan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2025 20:42 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/garage-shelving/114992 "2025-06-30T20:42:38Z")
Anyone got any personal experience of this sort of style garage shelving? I see Screwfix have one, but reviews seem a bit mixed. I’ve seen the IKEA Bror but seems way overpriced. Wall I need to put them is 2400mm wi… --- ## [Morning from Golding Barn](https://londonbikers.com/t/morning-from-golding-barn/114975)
**Author:** [@Serrisan](https://londonbikers.com/u/Serrisan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 21:10 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/morning-from-golding-barn/114975 "2025-06-12T21:10:51Z")
--- ## [First intro of 2025?](https://londonbikers.com/t/first-intro-of-2025/114854)
**Author:** [@telent.net](https://londonbikers.com/u/telent.net)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2025 23:10 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/first-intro-of-2025/114854 "2025-04-09T23:10:51Z")
Been looking in every few weeks for a while but not successfully signed up until now, so - hello! Passed DAS three years ago, didn’t ride again after that for two years, but last April I bought a twenty year old CBR600F… --- ## [Holy sh\*tballs!](https://londonbikers.com/t/holy-sh-tballs/114803)
**Author:** [@The\_Sleeper](https://londonbikers.com/u/The_Sleeper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2025 21:31 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/holy-sh-tballs/114803 "2025-03-26T21:31:21Z")
I’m still looking, but I think I just found one of my old cars which was stolen from me years ago. I’ve emailed the company that did the work on the car to see when they did it but was 100% mine as I found old picture wh… --- ## [The first insurance encounter](https://londonbikers.com/t/the-first-insurance-encounter/114793)
**Author:** [@Serrisan](https://londonbikers.com/u/Serrisan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2025 19:45 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/the-first-insurance-encounter/114793 "2025-03-14T19:45:27Z")
--- ## [can I have a full space](https://londonbikers.com/t/can-i-have-a-full-space/83305)
**Author:** [@macsporran](https://londonbikers.com/u/macsporran)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2025 12:26 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/can-i-have-a-full-space/83305 "2025-02-27T12:26:13Z")
Can I have a full space marked out by white lines, as my car friends have, 5’ wide by 8’ long should be enough. When you leave your coat with a club and pay for the coat to be left with them - and you come back and the … --- ## [Lexmoto 50cc electric start ... Part 2](https://londonbikers.com/t/lexmoto-50cc-electric-start-part-2/105305)
**Author:** [@IanWilliamson](https://londonbikers.com/u/IanWilliamson)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2025 17:15 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/lexmoto-50cc-electric-start-part-2/105305 "2025-02-23T17:15:43Z")
Some of you will remember that my son’s 50cc moped is able to start using the kick-start, but not via the electric start. The electric start seemingly powers up the start motor, and makes all the right noises - but ther… --- ## [Car subwoofer in your house](https://londonbikers.com/t/car-subwoofer-in-your-house/113266)
**Author:** [@Joby](https://londonbikers.com/u/Joby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2025 16:53 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/car-subwoofer-in-your-house/113266 "2025-01-14T16:53:15Z")
So I want to add a subwoofer to my kitchen radio which is Logitech Squeezebox boom. It has a sub output. The only compact ones I can find are designed for cars. Like the one linked below. I actually have one like that in… --- ## [Happy New Year LB](https://londonbikers.com/t/happy-new-year-lb/114684)
**Author:** [@Panagiotis](https://londonbikers.com/u/Panagiotis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [9 January 2025 16:58 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/happy-new-year-lb/114684 "2025-01-09T16:58:31Z")
Hope 2025 brings health happiness and more ride outs (And less DIY for me personally) --- ## [Who remembers Tomorrows World??](https://londonbikers.com/t/who-remembers-tomorrows-world/76892)
**Author:** [@DiamondRockstar](https://londonbikers.com/u/DiamondRockstar)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2025 16:52 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/who-remembers-tomorrows-world/76892 "2025-01-04T16:52:01Z")
It’s nearly 2009!, where are my hover boots???.. that show lied to me! Does anyone remember any of the futuristic things on that program that were supposed to have now? --- ## [Anyone there](https://londonbikers.com/t/anyone-there/114664)
**Author:** [@icarus](https://londonbikers.com/u/icarus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 December 2024 08:31 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/anyone-there/114664 "2024-12-24T08:31:47Z")
Have a problem?no new posts for seven days! --- ## [Remember This? Batmobile](https://londonbikers.com/t/remember-this-batmobile/114596)
**Author:** [@eezie](https://londonbikers.com/u/eezie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 05:53 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/remember-this-batmobile/114596 "2024-11-21T05:53:43Z")
--- ## [Decision Tree](https://londonbikers.com/t/decision-tree/114591)
**Author:** [@eezie](https://londonbikers.com/u/eezie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2024 17:44 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/decision-tree/114591 "2024-11-19T17:44:26Z")
--- ## [Work related - Am I being unreasonable?](https://londonbikers.com/t/work-related-am-i-being-unreasonable/113993)
**Author:** [@Joby](https://londonbikers.com/u/Joby)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [7 November 2024 15:59 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/work-related-am-i-being-unreasonable/113993 "2024-11-07T15:59:55Z")
Hi team. So asking for a friend obviously. I (sorry my friend)received his mid year review and some of the documented feedback was wrong. My friend advised that this was incorrect and should be removed or amended with … --- ## [Hello I need help about a insurance claim or damaged bike](https://londonbikers.com/t/hello-i-need-help-about-a-insurance-claim-or-damaged-bike/114589)
**Author:** [@Dada](https://londonbikers.com/u/Dada)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [23 October 2024 11:50 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/hello-i-need-help-about-a-insurance-claim-or-damaged-bike/114589 "2024-10-23T11:50:51Z")
Hello all Hope everyone Good I need help about my bike before some days I buy a motorbike for myself but unfortunately the seller sell me a insurance claim or damaged bike which I don’t know at that moment and he did n… --- ## [The daily chit chat](https://londonbikers.com/t/the-daily-chit-chat/113193)
**Author:** [@Panagiotis](https://londonbikers.com/u/Panagiotis)\ **Replies:** 415\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2024 08:53 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/the-daily-chit-chat/113193 "2024-10-14T08:53:50Z")
I feel like we need an off topic thread where people can just chat about random things that don’t really sit anywhere, or doesn’t really justify a whole separate thread. --- ## [No more free motorcycle parking at Stansted airport?](https://londonbikers.com/t/no-more-free-motorcycle-parking-at-stansted-airport/104811)
**Author:** [@Pat](https://londonbikers.com/u/Pat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2024 17:14 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/no-more-free-motorcycle-parking-at-stansted-airport/104811 "2024-10-13T17:14:50Z")
Been a while since I’ve been out there, but you were always able to park for free right outside the terminal. However, looking at their site, it now seems bikes have to pay: Travelling to Stansted Airport by motorcycle… --- ## [What could possibly go wrong?](https://londonbikers.com/t/what-could-possibly-go-wrong/114558)
**Author:** [@Serrisan](https://londonbikers.com/u/Serrisan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2024 08:21 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/what-could-possibly-go-wrong/114558 "2024-10-01T08:21:43Z")
Gotta love a YouTube expert --- ## [Yeah but is is spelled with a capital A?](https://londonbikers.com/t/yeah-but-is-is-spelled-with-a-capital-a/114488)
**Author:** [@me\_groovy](https://londonbikers.com/u/me_groovy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2024 10:18 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/yeah-but-is-is-spelled-with-a-capital-a/114488 "2024-08-28T10:18:28Z")
https://www.mini.co.uk/en\_GB/home/range/all-electric-mini-aceman.html --- ## [Picnic Spots By Bike](https://londonbikers.com/t/picnic-spots-by-bike/114428)
**Author:** [@eezie](https://londonbikers.com/u/eezie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2024 21:51 UTC](https://londonbikers.com/t/picnic-spots-by-bike/114428 "2024-07-29T21:51:47Z")
Has anyone any good ideas of places out of town for a picnic without loads of people milling around? [Next page](https://londonbikers.com/c/general-chat/21.md?page=1)