If you did nothing wrong don't pay it!maddiedog wrote:30 degrees this morning, rode in anyways.
Fuckers at my school gave me a $50 ticket for parking where I'm supposed to. Gah. Thus is life.
Weather report
Moderator: Modsquad
Weather report
- maddiedog
- Benevolent Overlord
- Posts: 3640
- Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:04 pm
- Year: 2011
- Color: White
- Location: New Mexico
- Contact:
Re: Weather report
If I don't pay, they will just take it from my paycheck because I work there. They also won't allow me to register classes...
To fight the ticket, I have to go in to the parking office in-person, and file a claim to protest the ticket. Then, I have to come back at a scheduled time that they will give me (which will be past the late due date on the ticket -- another $25 penalty). Generally the time is either in the middle of my work day or in the evening, meaning I'll either have to take time off or make another trip into the city for it. Then, my (discretionary) hearing will get denied by the board, because their salary is paid by parking tickets.
I've been through the whole process a couple of times, and always got denied even though I was in the right. Yay bureaucracy.
I still get a good deal though, the couple of tickets I pay per year is less expensive than the $600+ parking pass.
To fight the ticket, I have to go in to the parking office in-person, and file a claim to protest the ticket. Then, I have to come back at a scheduled time that they will give me (which will be past the late due date on the ticket -- another $25 penalty). Generally the time is either in the middle of my work day or in the evening, meaning I'll either have to take time off or make another trip into the city for it. Then, my (discretionary) hearing will get denied by the board, because their salary is paid by parking tickets.
I've been through the whole process a couple of times, and always got denied even though I was in the right. Yay bureaucracy.
I still get a good deal though, the couple of tickets I pay per year is less expensive than the $600+ parking pass.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
-
- Regular User
- Posts: 313
- Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:55 pm
- Location: Province of Almeria, Spain, for now.
- Contact:
Re: Weather report
Can you take a pic each time you park there (where you got the ticket) and any signs that tell you to park there etc?
If they give you a fine for parking where your supposed to, ask them to tell you where you can park now without getting a ticket - and get in writing.
If they give you a fine for parking where your supposed to, ask them to tell you where you can park now without getting a ticket - and get in writing.
- maddiedog
- Benevolent Overlord
- Posts: 3640
- Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:04 pm
- Year: 2011
- Color: White
- Location: New Mexico
- Contact:
Re: Weather report
Back down to colder weather again, it's around 40F. I'm hoping it warms up this weekend, but it looks like it won't too much. The forecast is 40-50F.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
- maddiedog
- Benevolent Overlord
- Posts: 3640
- Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:04 pm
- Year: 2011
- Color: White
- Location: New Mexico
- Contact:
Re: Weather report
42 today on my commute in... Took the Buddy 125 today.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: Weather report
42 eh?
What's that in real money...?
What's that in real money...?
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
Re: Weather report
does anyone notice in the cooler weather it takes a couple of goes to start when engine is cold? My new bike took two goes on the starter to fire up this morning. Hadnt used it for 1 1/2 days. Up to now its alwasy fired on first press of starter.
Re: Weather report
Not mine.... starts first time no fail
Re: Weather report
hmmm, I may try higher octane fuel. Im using 91 at moment and can get 95 or 98.
Re: Weather report
i think in the manual it says to at least use 95, but thats not an issue in the UK.
Hope mine starts, its been tucked away in the garage on a trickle charger for about 4 months now and today is the first day im gonna ride it again cus its actually warm.
excited lol
Hope mine starts, its been tucked away in the garage on a trickle charger for about 4 months now and today is the first day im gonna ride it again cus its actually warm.
excited lol
- Alibally
- Official Moderator
- Posts: 1761
- Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:47 pm
- Year: 2019
- Color: Black
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Re: Weather report
Doing your test this year?Woolley wrote:i think in the manual it says to at least use 95, but thats not an issue in the UK.
Hope mine starts, its been tucked away in the garage on a trickle charger for about 4 months now and today is the first day im gonna ride it again cus its actually warm.
excited lol
Re: Weather report
nah, the CBT lasts until may 2013 so ive got plenty of time to decide. I probably still wont though, ive no need for anything bigger than a 125, im never gonna carry a passenger or go on a motorway and the L plates dont bother me really. £100 every 2 years aint so bad.
Re: Weather report
Do your test man as always good to have option to ride a bigger bike especially on holidays
Weather report
I've got no desire to ride a bigger bike, I don't even know how to change gear on a bike. If I wanna go on a motorway id just take my car
Re: Weather report
Get your test done ya big puff.
If you has a full licence you can get a loan bike while yours is in for a service.
You does change gear on a bike like you does in a car but with the hand and foot swapped aboot.
It's really easy, just a p.i.t.a. in town traffic.
If you has a full licence you can get a loan bike while yours is in for a service.
You does change gear on a bike like you does in a car but with the hand and foot swapped aboot.
It's really easy, just a p.i.t.a. in town traffic.
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
Re: Weather report
Piss offgn2 wrote:Get your test done ya big puff.
I aint even got the money for a test, minimum wage
Re: Weather report
Man the uk is a rip off. $30 for my test and license. Lasts me till I'm 65 :-)
On another note, I think 75 degreese is the absolute perfect riding weather! Driving to work tiday was awesome!
On another note, I think 75 degreese is the absolute perfect riding weather! Driving to work tiday was awesome!
Re: Weather report
UK motorcycle test costs are £121.
That's providing you can train yourself or find someone who can train you for free.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Le ... DG_4022530
That's providing you can train yourself or find someone who can train you for free.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Le ... DG_4022530
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
Re: Weather report
Minimum wage?
Get a job as a bus driver.
Plenty companies take people on and train them from scratch, all you need is to have held a clean full car licence for a year.
It's pretty easy and once you have a PCV licence you'll always be able to get work.
Not only that, you get free public transport.
Get a job as a bus driver.
Plenty companies take people on and train them from scratch, all you need is to have held a clean full car licence for a year.
It's pretty easy and once you have a PCV licence you'll always be able to get work.
Not only that, you get free public transport.
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong