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https://goldtop.co.uk/collections/jackets/products/the-bobber-jacket?variant=40068147970219 I've been wanting an asymmetrical zippered coat for awhile as I'm tired of cold air funneling in through the normal style zipper on cold days, but not ala Marlin Brando style. After much research, I went for the Goldtop Bobber, and to my surprise, in Oxblood. I cannot wait to get it! It has 1.4 thick leather, cool history, and very good reviews, even priced much better than similar styles. I was hoping for a Black Friday deal, but instead of a discount, they included two gifts, wool gater and a leather keychain.

I must have got a good one. You got me thinking, and I went looking and found the receipt. Looks like the jacket is just short of 18 years old. I did the sums: AUD 570.- purchase plus around AUD 130.- for the repairs after the accident means I'm coming in at just under $40.- a year for the jacket, and getting cheaper every year. In an attempt to get back to the original post: @LaGrasta, I hope you are able to enjoy your new jacket for at least as long as I have mine.

Hi, as rightly pointed out the 15M has neither the internal connection from the Lambda voltage signal pin to the PCB nor the code neccessary to process the signal if it were to arrive. And the RC code can't be uploaded to the 15M w/o bricking it. But, the real problem lies elsewhere. The V11 engine was not designed with a Lambda of 1 as permanent value over a range of rpm/TPS in mind. It runs quite well with Lambda 1, but even slight changes to 1.03 are instantly and clearly noticeable. Not favorably, mind. The CARC models in contrast work well and one doesn't notice the same degradation. During my tests I oftentimes had entire regions of Lambda exceeding 1.1 without even noticing it, only the logged data did show it. So, upgrading to closed loop absolutely requires a cylinder selective tuning of the fuel values to achieve a synchronized Lambda no higher than 1 on both cylinders. Which in my case extended over many months of datalogging and analysis. Also consider the reason why a constant Lambda 1 and there closed loop operations were introduced before starting this journey. Emission control was the driver. The catalysator works best at 1 and has the highest conversion rate. If the cylinders are selectively tuned anyway to allow a closed loop operation, then closed loop is not required and the catalysator isn't there anyway. Cheers Meinolf

The video Docc posted of the guy,covering the Michael Jackson tune;playing,recording & layering different instruments, reminded me of one of my favorite artists. Coco Love Alcorn is extremely under appreciated;she works some serious magic with this Boss Looping pedal.

Thank god for that. I moved house literally around the corner 18 years ago and tossed out just about everything so I could buy stuff all over again. Phil

So Mick you took that receipt to Germany when you moved there then! Take your used disposable ear plugs as well Phil

I moved away from leather jackets a long time ago. To hot for summer and too heavy (as in weight) for the colder months and various other issues like a lack of storage pockets of any practicality. Modern materials have made the classic leather jacket a bit outmoded in every respect but style. On top of that they shrink every year and no longer fit in a few short years

Good riding gear is worth the spend. I "splurged" on a Vanson jacket and pants a few years ago, and do not regret it a bit. But I got a perforated jacket for warmer days. Long ago I had an asymmetrical jacket with a huge inner flap. That was a favorite, and I thought it a great design.

No mate. I moved to Germany in 1996. I bought the jacket when I was in Melbourne over Christmas and New Year 2005 / 2006. That was a kind of "10 year anniversary" visit. The receipt came home to Germany with me in the luggage. I'm pretty sure I wore the jacket during the trip back, because it would have made the luggage too heavy.

I am not a fan of Marc Marquez, but I do respect his talent. The crash between him and Martin was 100% on Martin, Marquez did nothing wrong. No one out there, except Martin's team mate, was in any way obligated to let Martin through. Zarco was the only guy out there that might have a stake in helping Martin do better, and even that is debatable. All everyone else was obligated to do was to race Martin (and Pecco) clean. Marc Marquez did that. Sadly, Martin did not return the favor to Marc. Martin was behind Marquez by his own fault. It was not Marquez's fault Martin was behind him. That was on Martin. At that point, it was up to Martin to cleanly pass Marc Marquez. He was unable to do so, and instead he put Marquez on the ground in a vicious wreck. Martin gesticulating at Marquez after he wrecked Marquez was pathetic. He was the guy that put them both on the ground, not Marquez. Martin needed to be more patient, he had a faster bike then Marquez did. He should have been able to pass Marquez without putting one or both of them on the ground. Martin needs to grow up. Also, the crash between Marquesz and Bezzecchi was not as clear cut as Marquez taking out Bezzecchi from what I have seen. That looked to be a racing incident, with Marquez clearly up the inside of Bezzecchi but Bezzecchi tried to close the door when it was too late. The overhead shot of the crash seems to show it pretty clearly I am told.

Mick, if we believe what was reported, Marc Marquez knew Jorge Martin was behind him, and Jorge Martin said that he, himself, knew that Marc knew it. Simon Crafar who is a Dorna employee as well as notorious former motorcycle racer, said that Marc's behavior had been appalling, as he should not have gone out of himself to make it arduous for Jorge to get by. Not implying that he had to let him go through, but not pulling all the stops to prevent an overtake, given that Jorge was fighting for the world tittle, and Marquez was not! (does it ring any bell?)... I understand that racing is racing, and you do not have to accomodate anyone's aspirations, and only follow yours. However, by and I state Jorge Martin's comments: "he released the brakes purposely when he got what pass I was attempting", he also gambled his own race by finishing in the gravels. That after he sent Bezzecchi back to the garage. Whenever there is some controversy going around, often Marc Marquez name appears. Besides that, he surely is a fantastic racer.

Vinales knew who it was, pretty sure Martin passed him a couple times and Vinales slipped right back by, but even before then Vinales pit board would have told him who is behind him. But passing others is what Vinales is paid to do and what he enjoys doing. It is called racing. For Martin to suggest Vinales should have done anything less is crazy. About the only thing Vinales "owed" to Martin at that point was to race him clean and not risk putting one of the championship contenders on the ground. And Vinales did do that, he raced Martin clean but hard. Kudo's to Vinales. Martin was not going to win the title that day, it was out of his hands. But his performance wasn't worthy of winning the title regardless. The guy who deserved the title won the title. I am not sure Martin is ready to win the title. He seems like he still has some growing up to do.

Today, Tuesday 28th of November 2023 were the first testing session for 2024; many pilots were discovering their new bikes for the first time. Including Marc Marquez which sported an absolutely incredibly gorgeous livrée, both his Ducati Gresini and his racing suit. I don't know if this is going to be final, most likely not as there aren't yet any sponsor shown on the fairing. I guess the red was symbolic as being the Ducati racing identity. As for the competitiveness, I don't think anyone will be surprised when they look at the time sheets. As anticipated, he is within the best, even if we are not going to judge anything since it is a test session where is only discovering his new team and motorcycle. I am also guessing that having your brother on the same package, inside your garage is a plus. I include the link to his first ride.... you need to click on "watch on YouTube" as Dorna needs the stats to register.

Local boys made good. "I don't Like your Face"

That Lukas Nelson fingerboard work reminds of this (IMO:under-rated) guitarist. Grooving to "Bridge of Sighs" on the 8-track in the high school Florida cruise/beach scene was pretty eclectic. We all thought the vocals were Trower, but no. Vocals are the bassman, James Dewar. We had no idea, in the day, what a master guitarist Robin Trower was . . . Best audio version I could find:

I only read anti Wiki stuff from people that peddle "alternative facts".

I really just want to apologize for this in advance . . .