tamthebam Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 54 minutes ago, velo army said: The lack of lights on these boys (as well as a resolute determination to ride in the gutter) gives me the fear. Skipping through red lights is laudable cycling behaviour though. Not only is it the behaviour of OFTW but it is also illegal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 55 minutes ago, velo army said: The lack of lights on these boys (as well as a resolute determination to ride in the gutter) gives me the fear. Skipping through red lights is laudable cycling behaviour though. Mods! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 51 minutes ago, johnnydun said: Put it back on 180 deg from where it is. Was thinking that, but the sheet metal looks to be too close. The only option would be 90 degrees, which would completely ruin the intuitive open/closed visual, and likely require a little work with a Dremal tool. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, TxRover said: Was thinking that, but the sheet metal looks to be too close. The only option would be 90 degrees, which would completely ruin the intuitive open/closed visual, and likely require a little work with a Dremal tool. Nah, wouldn't work, the slot in the stem wouldn't marry up to the handle unless it was symmetrical The other option would be to tighten the whole valve round, but that would put all the connecting pipes out of alignment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 38 minutes ago, johnnydun said: Nah, wouldn't work, the slot in the stem wouldn't marry up to the handle unless it was symmetrical The other option would be to tighten the whole valve round, but that would put all the connecting pipes out of alignment. That’s why some work would be needed… but on that thought, just use a Dremal and nip about a half-inch off the handle…smooth the end and call it done 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 2 hours ago, TxRover said: That’s why some work would be needed… but on that thought, just use a Dremal and nip about a half-inch off the handle…smooth the end and call it done I've told them that the unit is beyond economical repair due to the valve, nah just kidding I left it for the next unsuspecting b*****d. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 28 minutes ago, Empty It said: I've told them that the unit is beyond economical repair due to the valve, nah just kidding I left it for the next unsuspecting b*****d. It is an Italian valve, are any of us surprised it takes a break part way? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Valve chat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: Valve chat It's all I know. I can only apologise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: Valve chat Cock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Empty It said: Designs like this, the break tank is in the way so the valve can't be fully shut without removing the handle. Take a hacksaw to it and shorten the handle's length by a few millimetres (or a quarter part if you prefer) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 An email from Evri saying "We've got your parcel". f**k all chance of me having it any time soon then 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 33 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said: An email from Evri saying "We've got your parcel". f**k all chance of me having it any time soon then Well that’s just f**king depressing, as I just got a series of emails from Evri saying just that they now had an eBay order I made…I suppose it’ll arrive for Christmas, 2024? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Empty It said: Designs like this, the break tank is in the way so the valve can't be fully shut without removing the handle. Get a hacksaw and knock a couple of centimetres off the handle so it fits. It would have been appropriate to do this on January 1st. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 11 hours ago, Empty It said: Designs like this, the break tank is in the way so the valve can't be fully shut without removing the handle. I'm sure with a hammer you'd get that fully shut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 5 hours ago, tamthebam said: Get a hacksaw and knock a couple of centimetres off the handle so it fits. Was thinking the same thing but I bet it'll invalidate a warranty or someone from Health and Safety would take one look at the modification and declare it dangerous/unusable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Swarley said: Was thinking the same thing but I bet it'll invalidate a warranty or someone from Health and Safety would take one look at the modification and declare it dangerous/unusable. Get a rabbi to do it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 20 hours ago, Empty It said: Designs like this, the break tank is in the way so the valve can't be fully shut without removing the handle. Ach it's close enough to shut! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Been up since 5.30. Knackered. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 minute ago, scottsdad said: Been up since 5.30. Knackered. Understandable given it's all of 4 hrs and 11 mins ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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