Orkney Classic Rally

[Oddjob]

So would you be right to refer to them on the island as the Orkney group? or would they start to sharpen knives?

[Orcade-Ian]

You can call us whatever you like Ken, we're nearly all deaf from riding noisy bikes in the strong wind!
Joking aside, it would be really great if a group of you Forum folk came for a visit sometime - we can take you around some very tasty toy cupboards, lovely scenery, quiet roads and show you what civilisation is really like.  Just be careful around that next bend - there could be a herd of kye (cows) being moved from one field to another or just a slick of shite to slide on.

Ian

[taysidedragon]

I've been to Orkney and had a great holiday. Quiet roads, lots of ancient sites if you like that sort of thing and friendly people.
Even flew out to Westray and Papa Westray for the shortest scheduled flight in the world.

Didn't get eaten and came back in one piece. 😁

[mickwinf]

My Partners daughter and her bloke have just moved to Orkney this week and like bikes, although he has a BMW. We will visit at some point maybe 2024 would be great to see how beautiful it is.

[andy120t]

and like bikes, although he has a BMW.....😊😊

[Orcade-Ian]

I know what you mean about Beemers, I always said that when I give up motorcycling, I might buy a BMW.  Anyway Mick, if you PM me I'll arrange a meet up with yer man - or if he wants a break from unpacking boxes and they can get to the Dounby Show tomorrow (10th) I'll be there with the 550 F1 and our Clubman Estate - near the Orkney Vintage Club caravan.

Ian

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Best handling car I have ever owned was a BMW 325 SE they make you grow horns - every journey can end up like road racing.

[Orcade-Ian]

Bikes Ted, just referring to bikes!
Ian

[Matt_Harrington]

Best handling car I have ever owned was a BMW 325 SE they make you grow horns - every journey can end up like road racing.

Snap, Ted!
Blinking brilliant car and great to drive.....

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I know what you mean about Beemers, I always said that when I give up motorcycling, I might buy a BMW. 
Ian

When you state as above "when I give up motorcycling" that infers you mean a BMW that is not a 2 wheeler unless you do not count them as true motor cycles?

[mickwinf]

Hey Ian, my partners daughter and partner just sent a pic from an event in orkney of an orange Fi and I said I know that bike! what a coincidence!

[Orcade-Ian]

Hi Mick,
Yes,
Johnny and I were at the event yesterday - it's part of the annual Science Festival - just another excuse for a ride and a yarn with mates and Joe (and Josephine) Public) and have a bite to eat from the traders.  Pity they didn't ask who it belonged to and have a natter!
I'm still on the trail of finding what's up with these forks - stripped and checked not long after it took to the road.  Various grades and amounts of oil but still no improvement.  Springs were within spec lengthwise but couldn't be sure of poundage (in case they were aftermarket for a heavy guy - better than saying fat b'stard) so got a new genuine pair from DS - still the same!
I actually put and old and a new on a long threaded rod and wound nuts on the ends to  see if  one compressed more than the other - hardly any difference!

Will wait now til Winter and do further checking - it's quite rideable and safe but patters on all but the smoothest surfaces.

Ian