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ROD¹ said :-
Upt', The ID card, was just an illustration of how governments are aiming for more and more control. Who knows what a future government may try to control?
A basic acceptable ID card may be introduced initially, but with governments that like too control everything mission creep will follow.
I downloaded the NHS app so I could prove my vaccine history in COVID as it was needed to travel.
If Nicola Sturgeon had her way I would have needed this information to cross the border into Scotland ( a border does not exist between England and Scotland).
How long would it take an authoritarian government to restrict access to a person that did not fit the required profile?
The ID card is not the problem in itself, but its what it represents. Bigger government looking for more state control.
I have never seen democracy work in this country under our system.
This government was elected with a large majority on less votes than Jeremy Corbyn achieved, because people disengaged with the two party system.
I personally have always voted for the least worst option.
All democratic systems have problems, but I feel the system in Switzerland has many merits using referendum frequently as direct democracy.
12/12/2025 08:54:50 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
All very valid points Rod, and although I knew the point about Corbyn winning more votes than Starmer this is never mentioned. Staremer only won because people were so disillusioned with the tories. But I'm actually more concerned about private companies - like Palantir - getting access to my data. Or even being given it by the NHS without my permission.
I was a keen member of the UK Biobank since its inception but was forced to leave and have all my data deleted after they allowed access to insurance companies. The sole reason they would be interested would be to increase profits, not to improve healthcare. Sadly the chief executive refused to address these points.
12/12/2025 10:13:02 UTC
ROD¹ said :-
I think the wider point is that information is power, and depending on your political views it poses discomfort.
A person to the right of political views will see '1984' approaching.
A person to the political left will see information used to rid society of disabled / old people ect to save money.
12/12/2025 10:28:57 UTC
Rev. Mick! said :-
This collection is up for sale.
If only just for a look.
https://www.hjpugh.com/catalogue/3900a7b94479b18b494a2d45a4aaeaef/1c3c2c7a814e240ee7e8f414f2bd69cf/a-special-sale-from-one-private-collection-of-80-motorcycles/?sortBy=hiest¤tPageNo=1&maxResults=120
https://www.hjpugh.com/catalogue/3900a7b94479b18b494a2d45a4aaeaef/1c3c2c7a814e24...
13/12/2025 09:32:43 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
Pugh's auctions often have some lovely bikes and parts, and their commission is much lower than some of their competitors especially the ones that think they're TV stars.
13/12/2025 09:58:47 UTC
alex said :-
hello, looking to put a aftermarket exhaust on my keeway rks 125 sport 2020 but I cant find a downpipe with a o2 sensor. anyone got any ideas what I can do or where I can find one, ideally only want a road legal one. thanks guys
14/12/2025 14:49:21 UTC
Glyn said :-
Can you buy a down-pipe without a sensor? Is the sensor in your old down-pipe faulty or not removable? You can buy sensors (used) for keyway 125’s on EBay from about £20. Or new from about £50. You could drill a hole in the down-pipe and get a welder to weld a (correct thread) nut over the hole as a mounting. Alternatively, just wait a day or 2 and our prestigious leader Ren (the Ed) will tell you how to do this. He’s very clever where computers and mechanical items meet.
14/12/2025 18:13:43 UTC
alex said :-
excellent, I'm not too clued up on it so not sure if I could take it off the old one and drill into one without a sensor to attach it, I will wait for a response from Ren. I'm glad I've finally found a good place to ask questions I've only been riding for 6 months :)
15/12/2025 10:14:12 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
No one said we were "good".
But he is watching, yes he is.
15/12/2025 12:43:20 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
I'm here I've been busy this weekend! I can not find any exhaust downpipes for your model specifically Alex. I had a look on CMPO and there's nothing there for your bike.
As Glyn said - what is up with the current downpipe you have? Rusted away, sensor not working, just looking for something nicer? If you're not mechanically experienced just getting the old exhaust off can be hard work - not because it is complicated, because the nuts and studs that bolt the exhaust to the cylinder head will inevitably be rusted in situ hard. It is FAR far too easy to snap the studs into the head then you're into a whole world of pain.
15/12/2025 14:13:21 UTC
Glyn said :-
Welcome Alex, pleased to have you on here. If you’ve only been riding 6 months and on a 125 then I imagine you’re a youngster. You won’t find many of them on this site but hopefully, we will be able to assist you (if we can). There are quite a few years of experience between us all.
15/12/2025 18:51:47 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Whoever thought an AJS would look like this. I like it.
15/12/2025 21:36:18 UTC
ROD¹ said :-
A practical go anywhere bike.
https://www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk/imber...
15/12/2025 22:21:52 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Well if Honda are too blummin' stoooopid to bring the CT125 to the UK then good on AJS for copying it and bringing it to us. Looking on ROD's link
Pro - low seat available 760mm
Pro - 8.5l tank - twice that of the current Super Cub 125
Con - Semi auto clutch, personally I'd prefer a regular clutch.
Con - Tube tyres
15/12/2025 22:50:58 UTC
nab301 said :-
looks great , although the power output seems to be even lower than my 2019 CB125F
Nigel
16/12/2025 16:33:39 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Yes nab301 this is not going to be one of those bikes that takes you by surprise with rapid speed and arm-wrenching acceleration. I daresay if that is what someone is looking for they're probably looking in the wrong place. I think I would wish to try before I buy if nothing else to convince myself there's enough power even for one as humble as my dawdling self.
16/12/2025 18:53:06 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Is it our own fault? Is it fault? Is it what we really want? I dunno. But some of the latest bikes could at first glance be exact copies of 70/80's bikes with a detuned modern ICE thrown in.
Is it what we want?
Yes, this is what happens when the nights draw in.
17/12/2025 09:12:02 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Styling Upt'. As you say it's a modern bike in old school clothing. If you took the same chassis and engine and covered it in fairings it's a sports bike. Cover it in angular body panels its a modern naked. I think it looks lovely just as it is.
17/12/2025 11:35:51 UTC
nab301 said :-
That looks great and the original so called (I think) Euro styled versions (although I never owned any) were always my favourite looking bikes , CB900f CB750F etc
Nigel
17/12/2025 15:46:27 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
Yes, not bad looking - te tank seat unit has a Triumph Hurricane look about it. I'm not so keen on the exhaust pipe lines however. It might be improved with something like the Triumph's stacked pipes. Although not the comical front brake.
18/12/2025 15:49:07 UTC
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