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Quick Release Tip of the Week
- From: manybikes
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Kyle Bradshaw meets with National Cycle's Paul Gomez this week to learn about their cutting-edge quick-release technology, their superior wind deflection products (windshields), new products coming to market, and much more!
You will get a better understanding of how the technology works and an even better understanding of the superior quality and dedication to the customer that National Cycle brings to the motorcycle industry.
Switchblade Quick Release Windshields: Cruiser Riders now can enjoy unprecedented convenience, quality and function through an innovative line of quick change windshields. The SwitchBlade System is hilighted by National Cycle's Quickset IV mounting hardware. Featuring National Cycle's exclusive Cushion Wheels, the attractive, buffed stainless steel mounts allow the rider the ability to install or remove a windshield easily, in less than 10 seconds - with NO TOOLS.
Windshield Mounting Kits: Strong, sleek, elegant and functional! QuickSet4 secures your SwitchBlade windshield with bulldog tenacity, but is attractive and refined when the shield is off. Our innovative Cushion Wheel spools turn and flex, allowing the shield to lock into place with a reassuring "pop". Want to remove or change the shield? A gentle tug is all that is needed.Windshield Lowers Chrome Lowers extend the protection of your SwitchBlade windshield and, with a National Cycle Light Bar, form an integrated front end look. We engineer our Chrome Lowers with these other components to ensure proper fit and appearance. Designed specifically to fit with our innovative QuickSet4 SwitchBlade windshield mounts. A QuickSet4 Mount Kit is required to fit these particular Chrome Lowers.Vstream Windshields: National Cycle revolutionizes windscreen performance with the new VStream®! The advanced 'V' shape and dimensional contours push the wind vortex out and away from the riders' helmet, resulting in a peaceful, quiet environment. Greatly reduced wind noise... much less turbulence... The VStream revolution is here!Backrest Mounting Hardware: Integrated Mounting System to be used in conjunction with the P9800 Back Rest and/or P9900 Luggage Rack. Quick Release and Lockable. High-Strength Steel, finished in National Cycle quality bright chrome. Stainless Steel locking mechanism.Integrated Mounting System to be used in conjunction with the P9800 Back Rest and/or P9900 Luggage Rack. Quick Release and Lockable. High-Strength Steel, finished in National Cycle quality bright chrome. Stainless Steel locking mechanism.Other National Cycle ProductsThere you have them!All the parts necessary to make your ride Quick Release!Thanks for watching this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week!Until Next Week,Take Care & Ride Safe!Kyle Bradshaw aka: Manybikes - 1 day ago
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Vulcan NEWS Update!
- From: vulcman2007
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The International Vulcan Riders Association has just elected John Featherlin, our current US National President, to be the first Internationl Non-Chapter President.
The position has been created out of need. Vulcan riders from over 20 counties have contacted the International VRA with interest in starting VRA chapters. It will be Johns job to help them in any way possible, be it with information, advice, website creation, etc. I can't think of anyone more fitting for this position. Johns passion and dedication to the VRA is un-equaled, as he has done an excellent job as the US National President for the past 3 years.
Link to VRA thread from John: http://vulcanriders.us/Forum/showthread.php?t=1959
Countries interested in starting VRA chapters:
Argentina, Austria, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Finland, Ghana, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Kuala Lampor, Malaysia, New Zealand, Phillipines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa and South Korea.
Link to my last post on CCC: http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_Vulcan-Riders-NEWS/blog/1492431/22960.html?&st=1CA3A2260F4C8AC5B6D7FB62F89DA18D&tid=1258293402879262-158182233
Ride safe ALL!
Dave Stout (aka) vulcman2007
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- 6 days ago
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VTX1300C Bagger in the works.
- From: jackdz
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Photo shows Tsukayu Bags, Roadburner pipes, 1800 seat, National Cycle Windshield, Avon Venom-X tires and custom fabbed Edelbrock intake.....
- 1 week ago
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jaredch
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Australian Newspaper Article
- From: australian6
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Motorcyclists feeling more vulnerable
16:46 AEST Sun Oct 25 2009Legislation designed to shut down motorcycle gangs was rushed through parliament in April following a surge of violent incidents involving gangs in NSW, including a fatal brawl between gang members at Sydney Airport in March.
"About that time we were receiving reports from riders saying they had been bullied at service stations by people shouting at them, and accusing them of being criminals because they rode motorcycles," Motorcycle Council of NSW chairman Guy Stanford told AAP on Sunday.
He believes young motorists aged between 18 and 24 in particular are unwilling to recognise motorcyclists as individuals.
"If you have a full face helmet on, they can't see the face, and so, people tend to think of them as targets in a computer game," he said.
"All road users, especially those new to our roads, have to realise that motorcyclists are from all walks of life, and the next rider you see could be your father, sister, boss or partner."
Despite his concerns, Mr Stanford said roads were safer for motorcyclists than they were nine years ago, when other motorists caused half the number of crashes they were involved in.
Now that figure is 38 per cent, Mr Stanford said.
The number of motorcyclists on NSW roads has increased by 50 per cent in the past five years, Mr Stanford said, with casualty rates increasing by only about 3 per cent.
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- 3 weeks ago
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Vicksburg Ms National Military
- From: Moorerk
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Description:The nine-foot tall sculpture depicts three figures - two Union soldiers representing the 1st and 3d Mississippi Infantry, African Descent, that participated in the Vicksburg campaign, and the third a civilian laborer. The soldier on the left looks toward the future that he helped secure through force of arms. The civilian looks to the past and the institution of slavery that he has left behind. Between them they support a wounded comrade, representing the sacrifice in blood made by African American soldiers on the field of battle. Of the more than 1,300 monuments in the park, this memorial is the first to honor black troops, and the first tribute of its type honoring African American soldiers placed on any of the Civil War battlefields administered by the National Park Service. Groundbreaking for the monument was held on September 20, 2003, with dedication of the memorial on February 14, 2004. “Commemorating the Service of the 1st and 3d Mississippi Infantry, African Descent and All Mississippians of African Descent Who Participated in the Vicksburg Campaign.” In March 1999, Vicksburg Mayor Robert M. Walker proposed placement of a monument in Vicksburg National Military Park recognizing the contributions of African American soldiers during the Vicksburg campaign. In August of that year, the concept was approved, and specifications for design, text, and site plan were developed and submitted to the National Park Service. Along with the initial $25,000 appropriated by the City of Vicksburg towards the design and construction of the monument, an additional $250,000 was requested and funded through the State of Mississippi. Final approval to erect the memorial was received in 2002 and in November of that year, the design submitted by Dr. J. Kim Sessums of Brookhaven, Mississippi, was selected for the bronze monument.
- 3 weeks ago
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National Cycle Plexistar 2
- From: CromagnaMan
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Here's the National Cycle "Plexistar 2" windshield that the company indicated at first would NOT fit the Magna, was NOT designed for the Magna, and they further warned me to "Let the buyer beware" if I insisted on buying it anyway and they would charge a $25.00 "restocking fee" when "I found out that it would not fit and returned it."
Now ... after I sent photographs proving that the windshield does fit the Magna, they are advertising that it WILL fit the Magna along with the original applications they had told me about.
LOL! They should pay me a commission!
- 4 weeks ago
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You CAN fight the system!
- From: CromagnaMan
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Sometimes … not often mind you … but sometimes … you can actually change the official “stand” of a major company to admit that they don’t know everything about a product they sell.
The super streamlined and cool looking windscreen on my motorbike is manufactured by National Cycle and it’s called the “Plexistar 2”. They have always produced a fine line of products, and from my experience, they have always been of first rate quality.
I originally saw this magnificent windshield on a Honda Shadow and I truly loved it! It's a very "cool" aerodynamic design … sleek and slick … complete with hand-wings to protect the hands from wind and bugs going down the road. I wrote to National Cycle to ask if it would fit my 3rd Generation Magna.
Their answer?
"No!"
I went back to my buddy's motorbike where I had seen the wind screen in the first place and carefully measured the shield. I measured the headlight opening, the height, width, everything! Again I wrote to National Cycle ... and telling them of my careful measurements ... asked again if it would fit the Magna.
Their answer again?
"No!"
This time though, they advised that I could buy the shield if I wanted to despite the fact that it would not fit. They indicated they would not guarantee that it would fit ... and would charge me a $25.00 "restocking fee ... so as they put it, “Let the buyer beware".
Well, I ordered it ... and the thing fits as if it was designed for the Magna ... and I sent them photographs to prove it!
Now … all of a sudden … I see that it’s advertised as fitting the Sabre AND the Magna!
They should pay me a commission! LOL!
(Point of fact though … the Magna has a 1” handlebar and the windscreen comes with a 7/8” mount … so be sure if you’re ordering this for a Magna, you specify that you will need the 1” mounts!)
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- 4 weeks ago
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The Wall ride... 09
- From: Ritterwolfe
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The Vietnam Veterans Mobile Wall and Tribute
By Robert (Rocker) Votrain
I am a member of the Patriot Guard Riders an organization mostly known for escorting our fallen heroes to their final resting place while riding motorcycles.
I had been informed the “Wall” was coming to Desloge for well over a month. And the Patriot Guard was going to be involved with the escort and with part of the program honoring our fallen. The “Wall” would be in Desloge from Sept. 30th to Oct. 4th with events and services scheduled every day.
The excitement of our impending mission grew through e-mails as the date grew near and I,wanting to ride with a group, scrambled to find someone from my area to ride to Potosi with. The BACA riders of Farmington asked me to ride with them but I wanted to travel a different path than they had planned to ride that day. Poppy, the former chapter President of Farmington's BACA, agreed to meet me in Bismarck. As I went to top off my tank I met Noel ,owner of Bismarck ATV and Custom Cycle, who along with his son was also going to Potosi. So now there were 4 of us. Leaving Bismarck the air was sweet and crisp traffic was light as we cruised down Highway 32 to Highway 21 to Potosi it was honestly a beautiful morning and road to ride.
When we arrived I was surprised by the turn out of motorcycles and custom cars that were going to participate in the escort. There were also several State police officers,Sheriffs, emergency vehicles and official cars lining up. As they began staging the vehicles I went to a predetermined area and waited for the opportunity to shoot a few pictures as the main body went by hoping to join in to the rear of the motorcycle procession. Finding my vantage point I shot several pictures of the lead group of vehicles, the limo carrying the Mayor of Desloge and the bikes before I hurriedly tucked the camera away and joined the tail of the group of bikes.
The procession was impressive. About 150 bikes, 10 or so custom cars and all the other vehicles, we stretched for about 4 miles. On coming traffic would pull over as we met them, people in the out lying areas came out of their homes and waved flags and cheered. We ended the escort in Desloge at the VFW Post 2426.
The Ride to “The Wall”.... October4th 2009....
Sunday just felt different. I grabbed the camera and dressed warm the morning air had a definable bite to it... Loaded the bike and headed to meet the Patriot Guard Riders in the Walmart Parking lot in Desloge for the Ride to the Wall.
Before I go any further I want to say if you are not Patriot Guard you really need to be. It is an honor to support our Heroes and those who have fallen to save our way of life. I suppose it takes a little time out of our lives but shouldn't we have a reason to ride and what a better reason than to show the world we are Patriots and support our troops.
The gathering of the local Guard brought about about 85 bikes. Some carried regular sized flags others not so much. We put or passenger pegs down as to symbolize carrying one of our fallen with us. We lined up two by two and waited for our police escort to signal it was time. We were headed for the city park where “the Wall” was assembled and displayed. Once we arrived we lined up tail light to the wall side by side about 10 or so feet in front. About 200 spectators were on hand to watch our ceremony honoring the Vietnam war fallen.
All but one bike was in this formation. The last bike was carrying the American flag a POW flag and a Patriot Guard flag. It was decorated with a Kevlar helmet and boots set in the back pegs facing backwards. Just like they used to put the boots in the stirrups of a horse backwards to show the rider had fallen in battle. As he passed we showed respect by covering our hearts and standing at attention. As a group we all walked forward and placed our right hand against the wall. The experience was so very moving. It brought tears to everyone's eyes. They played the National anthem and a prayer was given then a young girl sang a song she wrote about the Uncle she never met... Someone who had died defending our country... The group mingled with the onlookers and the Patriot Guard Riders ceremony ended...
“ All gave some... Some gave all....”
Interesting facts about “The Wall”
This version of the Wall is 180 feet long. Which is about 80% of the original Vietnam Veterans memorial wall in Washington DC. Which is 246.75 feet long, composed of 70 separate inscribed granite panels, plus 4 at the end without names; the panels themselves are 40 inches in width; the largest panels have 137 lines of names, while the shortest have one; there are five names on each line, although with new additions of names, some lines now have six; the walls are supported by 140 concrete pilings driven approximately 35 feet (some are at 20 feet) to bedrock; at the vertex the walls are 10.1 feet in height. There are 58249 Names on The Wall in Wash,DC.
The youngest Vietnam KIA is believed to be Dan Bullock at 15 years old.
The oldest person on the Wall is believed to be Dwaine McGriff at 63 years old.
At least 5 men killed in Vietnam were 16 years old. At least 12 men killed in Vietnam were 17 years old.
There are 120 persons who listed foreign countries as their home of record.
At least 25,000 of those killed were 20 years old or younger.
More than 17,000 of those killed were married.
Veterans killed on their first day in Vietnam 997 (unconfirmed)
Veterans killed on their last day in Vietnam 1,448 (unconfirmed)
Number of Chaplains on the Wall -- 16 (2 Medal Of Honor)
Number of Women on the Wall -- 8 (7 Army, 1 USAF - 7,484 served)
There are 226 Native Americans on the Memorial.
There are 22 countries represented on the Memorial.
Most common name on the Memorial "Smith" with 667 veterans.
The most casualties for a single day was on January 31, 1968 ~ 245 casualties.
The most casualties for a single month was May 1968, 2,415 casualties were incurred.(note) information taken from http://thewall-usa.com/information.asp
There were several other memorials that also travel with “the Wall”. They are a Memorial for the people who died in the towers on 911 along with the people who died in the hijacked planes. There were also memorials from the Korean war and WWII. Flags, ride pins, patches and artwork commemorating all the Wars America has fought were for sale. Also on display was a replica tiger cage where American POW's were held and tortured. And a rifle helmet and boots tribute along with dog tags of our sons, daughters, mothers, fathers who fought and died in Iraq.
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- 4 weeks ago
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Our Village in France
- From: Englissh
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Description:Hello from France Well this is where it all happens at the Wolfes National Park, (1),at the end of my garden we have our hall where local fonctions take place (4) and a games area (5). In front of that we have our Town Hall (2) and a meeting room forarts and crafts (9) which is next to our church which is a listed building (3).At the back there was a dig (8) for Roman relics. The mayor (7) lives opposite our village Chateau (6). we have about 240 head approx! Keep the grey coming long and slow!
- 4 weeks ago
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caddyman1963
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How Sad ...
- From: CromagnaMan
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I love my Magna, ya know? It's the finest motorcycle ever made by Honda or anyone else for that matter in my opinion.
I've been corresponding with a person named Steve that owns a Valkyrie, and I had told him of the surprise that came from understanding a lot of the Magna Owners Of Texas members were selling their Magna's and going to the Valkyrie. He said that he understood why ... but also indicated he has always respected the Magna and thinks it's the finest motorcycle ever made and developed.
Feeling a little low today, (mainly because I'm home sick and its been raining for the last eight days ... and that's so unusual for North Florida weather), and thinking of all the wonderful attributes and qualities of the Magna, I decided to go ahead and join the Magna Riders Association website that I had been putting off from joining for so many months due in part to my health and financial reasons.
When I went to their site and clicked on the link to join the MRA, this is what I found;
"In the 5 years since Honda discontinued the Magna interest in the bike and these pages has been waning steadily. As we are all volunteers, this in turn has led to other things grabbing more of our attention, and our ability to service requests in a timely manner has been greatly diminished. In order to avoid confusion and upset, the join process been suspended. The rest of the website and the forums will continue to function as always for the time being."
How freaking sad.
Despite the passing of time, and despite the manufacture and selling of all the other fine motorcycles out there including the Valkyrie, it in no way diminishes the fact that the Honda Magna is still one of the finest motorcycles on the road today. (That's why one sees so many of them!) In my opinion, no V-Twin can hold a candle to it, and despite the third generations motor being "only" 750cc it's a bullet-proof machine and the strongest motor for its size ever strapped to a motorbike frame with a top end speed of over 145 MPH.
There are still thousands of Magna owners out there that love our machines and would never even consider selling them. Most of us (including me), rather than selling our Magna, will purchase a second, third or even fourth motorcycle, but I understand that some Magna owners can't afford to do what I have done. They cling to their Magna as if it were their own family, and lovingly and as they can afford to, customize it and make it "Their" bike.
I attend as many of the bike rallies and functions as I can and as my health will allow up until this year. I have attended every Panama City "Thunder Beach" (spring & fall), Daytona Beach's "Biketober Fest" in October and "Bike Week" in the spring, and every "Bainbridge Bikefest" festival in Bainbridge Georgia for years and years. I go on every "Poker Run" every "Bike Parade" and "Toys for Tots" event pretty much for the last 30 years ... and since I've owned my Magna, at every one of these events and rallies my bike attracts attention and usually a small crowd asking about it.
When I meet someone at one of these events or rallies that also owns a Magna and are riding it, (at every major rally for the last few years), we notice our respective bikes and enthusiastically look it over and the modifications and customizing that they and I have done. We're a brotherhood ... no matter that we've never met before and most likely will never meet again. We're special. We're set apart. We love our Magna's. When you go to these rallies and see the thousands and thousands of V-Twins ... the Harley riders ... the Shadow riders ... the V-Star riders ... (dare I say it?) the Valkyrie riders ... you never see folks gathering around THEM to admire the bike and talk to the owners. Every Magna I've ever seen in all the time I have been riding ... has at least two or three people standing around and looking at it.
I loved the Magna the first time I ever saw one on the road. That's why I bought mine in the first place.
How sad it is now that the national Magna Riders Association is not even taking new members.
How sad.
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- 1 month ago
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Vulcan Riders Growing
- From: vulcman2007
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Kentucky has become an official Vulcan Riders Association (VRA) chapter.
Other VRA news:
1. New World President and Vice Presidents have been elected. (This is especially exciting: Because the newly elected Pres. (Lasse Lahn) was the fromer National President of Sweden, which had grown to 3000 members.
2. We have chapters in 13 countries: USA, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
3. Soon to be chapters in: Indiana, Rhode Island, Tennesse, Colorado and Georgia.
There is no doubt, we are growing!
If you haven't checked out our site yet, I invite you too. http://vulcanriders.us
If you are interested in joining or staring a Vulcan riding club in you area, don't look any further!
Dave (vulcman2007) VRA Marketing Officer
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- 1 month ago
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Tips to prevent motorcycle the
- From: twest137
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According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more than 60,000 motorcycles were stolen last year: that's one bike stolen every 8.7 minutes. The good news is that there are simple steps that can help you protect your bike.
Motorcycle insurer Progressive offers these tips:
• When you're home, store your bike in a secure place like your garage, shed, or gated and locked yard.
• Always remove the key from your ignition and keep your front fork locked.
• Garage your bike out of plain view whenever possible.
• When parking in public, check on your bike frequently.
• If you have to park outdoors, do so in well-lit, secure areas. Look for an outdoor security camera and park in its view if you can.
• Always carry your registration and insurance card with you when you ride, but keep your title at home or in another secure place.
• Lock your bike to a stationary object or to another motorcycle when traveling with others. Use high-quality locking devices.
• Consider adding an audible alarm or tracking device. Systems like LoJack can not only help you locate your bike if it's stolen, but in several states, you can get a discount with some insurance companies. Check with your local independent agent to find out what discounts are available.
• Check with your agent to make sure you have the right coverage. If your bike is stolen, liability-only insurance won't cover the loss. Make sure your policy has Comprehensive coverage.
• And if your motorcycle is less than two years old, consider adding coverage such as Total Loss Replacement to your policy. This coverage will pay for a brand-new bike of the same make and model if your bike is stolen or totaled.
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- 1 month ago
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This is my S**T
- From: Englissh
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Well hello from France, those of you who are reading one of my postings for the first time ( sorry ) for those of you that have read before ( you knew what you would get ).
Here we are in the 10 th month of 2009 and things are not getting any better, just to bring the probes up to speed ( legal limit ), Pam my wife and she said I could say that I am the BOSS, (it looks better) and I moved from the UK to France in 1984, changed our lifestyle and way of living ( for the better ), not really thinking about the advancing years and the problems that come, YES, got a job trucking all over Europe ( great but weeks away from home ), got a job in what you call a Truck Stop in the USA, yes I knew the Boss and family as was a client for a couple of years before starting there ( Super Job Long Hours but kept the smell of 18 wheelers in my system) Pam and I started around 1987 01 01, built up a run down shop and gas station to a thriving shop and still a good gas station ( we used to get sometimes 2 refills a day on Diesel it was a good stop for all as on the SPAIN <<>> Germany/ England route. Things went good the wages kept us going and we could slowly make are home.
THEN the SH** hit the FAN, Good BOSS sold out to a NEW BOSS, he seemed to be OK, but the bed of roses soon became bed of thorns, the wife left the job cutting down on the income, but she started working for the Gendarmerie National as a translator, but the work was like working for the army, paid you when they used you. I continued with the Bad BOSS stressing out day by day ( no I never shot the guy ) till in 2006 after 19 years went on sick leave, money was tight but after all the mist cleared and visits to the hospital, doctors and all I was put out as an Invalid, so there we go 21 years in the same job, here comes the curved ball, in France when you are 60 years old( laws at the time ) you retire in theory, so that day came 22 years and 4 months and then ZERO, you become RETIRED.
As retired your pension is based on the best 20 years wages and then this and that, fine if I had been in France and worked for 40 years all would have fell into place ( little but just enough ), but NO I started work at 15 in the UK and worked till I left the UK in 1984, so my first part of qualification in England and the French bit together would make up my pension, OH S--- the French pay out at 60 or later it depends, the English don’t depend they don’t anything till you are 65, well it don’t need a high school diploma to see 60 and 65 don’t correspond, so 60-65 little from France until 65 when England chips in, since my 60th birthday I lost nearly 700 Euro in benefits and its hard.
I have heard it said that a trouble shared is a trouble halved, so sorry by sharing it with all you I should have no PROBLEM, Thanks all for reading my ramblings and I do feel a little better for typing this morning not that will change anything, you work like a ********* all your life to find at the END you have what you started with Zero but you have gained a lot of FRIENDS.
May who or what you believe in keep you and yours
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- 1 month ago
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Girafe in KNP
- From: Vulcansa
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Kruger National Park = KNP
- 1 month ago
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