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Title: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on February 08, 2016, 03:36:12 PM
ok,I know the weather is c**p,

BUT, now is the time to plan for long warm summer evenings,


  check these links,

 http://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php


 starting middle of april,

 and if you enjoy Welsh roads and scenary,


http://clivemcc.co.uk/

this is 7th May,and a day out in fresh air


pics will be appreciated







Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: florence on February 09, 2016, 12:12:29 PM
I played a gig at the Drum and Monkey many many years ago.  I think it was a MAG rally, I remember being paid in beer.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on February 09, 2016, 04:35:16 PM
Thanks for posting the Bikers Nite events.  It's a long way from home but I should be able to manage one or two.   I'm up that way most days in the van (just got back from Bourton in the Water) so I may not want to do the trip twice in one day.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on February 09, 2016, 05:22:55 PM
the first is quite close,

 its the airport,

 others near Tewkesbury,and between Ross and Glos,


  hope to see you at some,

 I really fancy doing the Welsh Rally thing,Welshpool is only 60 miles away,so as long as
the weather is ok,will be a fun day on the good welsh roads,

Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on February 09, 2016, 06:33:42 PM
I went to that airport trying to have a look at the jet age museum but it was closed.  I'll keep trying though
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on February 11, 2016, 08:37:10 PM



   any one live in the Welshpool region??

  and want to do the Welsh Rally ?


  may 7th,

  I quite fancy it,wonderful roads,could be fun,

  http://clivemcc.co.uk/
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 10, 2016, 04:25:03 AM
Out and about in India. No SOHC's but stayed brand loyal with Honda Active. Great little scooter for popping around the villages and beaches (minding the cows walking I the roads though!!!). Plenty of Enfields but some roads not good in places and bits seem to fall off them quite easily
Xxx
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on March 11, 2016, 06:52:12 PM
keep warm !!

   and take care,both of you,

  I had my first decent run today,80 mile round trip,Hereford-Hay-on-Wye to Brecon and Abergavenny to Hereford loops,

 not to busy,snow still on the Brecon Beacons,

 can't wait for warmer weather

  PS,I fancy the Welsh National Rally, May 7th

   starts near Welshpool,anyone want to join me ??

http://www.clivemcc.co.uk/



see link
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 17, 2016, 05:29:31 AM
keep warm !!

   and take care,both of you,

 Keeping warm here is not difficult John  :D
A little pic to warm you up




Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on March 17, 2016, 08:57:23 AM
keep warm !!

   and take care,both of you,

 Keeping warm here is not difficult John  :D
A little pic to warm you up


damn,it looks cold and windy !!  you both wrap up well,don't get a chill !!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on March 25, 2016, 05:42:03 PM
today is Good Friday,after a lovely 100 mile ride-out,its a GREAT friday,


 hereford start,to Hay,to Builth Wells.to Rhyader,the main A44 to the coast was closed by an accident,so back towards Kington,then

home to Hereford ,

 nice and sunny,mainly light traffic,very enjoyable !!!

guessing this is the best day of the easter weekend,hope you all find time to get on the bike(s)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 25, 2016, 06:18:47 PM
Sounds like you had a lovely ride out John. Beautiful day here also but, unfortunately the Jungle, sorry, the garden needed me so no bike riding today. I had a ride out on Thursday on the only bike we have which is not SORN'd at present, a CD250u, great fun although a bit chilly, especially after India  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on March 25, 2016, 06:27:47 PM
Went out for a blast today, only 56 miles, along the coast road to Bridgend.  Really enjoyed opening the tap on the old girl, overtaking 25 cars and a tractor in one hit.  Not something I can get up to in the van.  Back home for breakfast with my spirit recharged.  Brilliant.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: MCTID on March 25, 2016, 07:45:17 PM
Ha - the joy's of spring.

As my Son In Law recently pointed out to me........'There's plenty of time to sleep when your'e dead'.

Very true.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Drew400 on March 26, 2016, 12:13:58 PM
Yup, lovely Good Friday, ready for Bad Saturday. I took out the pedal bike, the 400 and the 750 in that order.

Looking forward to similar days to come, albeit with less cold weather gear on.

Cheers all and enjoy,

D.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 03, 2016, 02:30:39 PM
just back from a ride out,

  about 55 miles,mixture of fast open road and twisty hilly B roads,

http://www.realrider.com/discover


 check the route on here,


the wonders of moderm phones !!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 03, 2016, 09:37:11 PM
How many watering holes and fish and chip shops did you stop off at today John?  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 03, 2016, 09:49:03 PM
How many watering holes and fish and chip shops did you stop off at today John?  ;D ;D ;D ;D


 ME ???   as it was only 50 odd miles ,none today,but I went past at 8 that I have eaten in !!

 well,you have to try places,or should that be plaices ??

PS,I was out in Glos last night,went to a great Nepalese restaurant -))))

and just watched a brill Moto GP !!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 03, 2016, 09:52:14 PM
That all adds up to a perfect weekend in my view John.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 03, 2016, 10:13:13 PM
That all adds up to a perfect weekend in my view John.



   agreed

 
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on April 04, 2016, 03:33:53 AM
Didn't ride far this weekend.  6 miles to the bike show in Cardiff on Saturday morning. Exhibited bike, 6 miles back home on Sunday.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 05, 2016, 07:01:11 PM


  MOT passed today,I did slightly more than 3k miles last year,which is why I still have a big smile,

 the wednesday evening ride-out/meetings start next week,13th April,check the list,come and have fun,

I will try to post pics again

http://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php


also,I have entered the Welsh National Rally,on the 7th Mayshould be a fun day out,on the great open roads,
Starts near Welshpool,more info when I get,and plan it

Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: UK Pete on April 05, 2016, 08:54:19 PM
good for you john, have a great time at all them meets, i shall be doing my fair share down my end, plenty of biker rallies etc
pete
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 04:31:11 PM
Been out for a great ride around suffolk just over 100 miles.Loved every second.Stopped 1 mile from home to fill up and the bike refused to start.No matter how much I pushed the starter or Kicked it I couldn't get any oil pessure.
I can tell you a mile is a long way to push a fully fueled 750. It was f**king heavy.To make thinks worse I dropped it when I got home and it's even heavier when its on its side.On the plus side I haven't done much damage and have oil pressure back now  ???

Mick
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: UK Pete on April 10, 2016, 05:13:36 PM
Gave you a good work out did it mick
Have you got it running now?
pete
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 10, 2016, 06:05:11 PM
Been out for a great ride around suffolk just over 100 miles.Loved every second.Stopped 1 mile from home to fill up and the bike refused to start.No matter how much I pushed the starter or Kicked it I couldn't get any oil pessure.
I can tell you a mile is a long way to push a fully fueled 750. It was f**king heavy.To make thinks worse I dropped it when I got home and it's even heavier when its on its side.On the plus side I haven't done much damage and have oil pressure back now  ???

Mick
God only knows how you managed to pick that up Mick, your no bigger than a shrimp  ;D ;D ;D. I have trouble pushing CB750's from one side of the workshop to the other. As for getting them on the centre stand, forget it, mind you I struggle even doing that with the 550/4, the 500/4 and the 400/4 but, I'm told I don't have the right technique  ::) ::). Hope your OK
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 08:25:41 PM
The bike seems to be fine I only damaged the rear foot rest hanger and the end of the throttle grip it now starts easy and the oil pressure is back  ???

Shrimp I take offence to that  ;) just because I'm stilll wheezing.You better stick to the 250u Julie.When it went over I roped the neighbour into taking most of the weight  ;D the only casualty was me with a squashed finger.

Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Trigger on April 10, 2016, 08:32:57 PM
Are you sure you took a Honda out for a spin ? I thought only British crap let you down, and Italian ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 08:36:55 PM
Deffo the Honda as it seems to have fixed its self
My Guzzi has been good I covered a massive 1000 miles last year.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on April 10, 2016, 08:38:04 PM
Deffo the Honda as it seems to have fixed its self
My Guzzi has been good I covered a massive 1000 miles last year.
Time for a full rebuild then
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: JamesH on April 10, 2016, 08:38:09 PM
Maybe you should be looking for a slight smaller / lighter bike mick? Maybe something like a CB550? ;-) ha ha
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on April 10, 2016, 08:42:50 PM
Give me the moto gutless and £1000 and you can have my chicken chaser, totally reliable, run forever, cheap for consumables, and even Julie would find it easy to pick up!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 08:44:21 PM
Deffo the Honda as it seems to have fixed its self
My Guzzi has been good I covered a massive 1000 miles last year.
Time for a full rebuild then

I know I'm on borrowed time its covered 5000 miles in the last 8 years  :o
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on April 10, 2016, 08:47:00 PM
And how much has it cost you in repairs for the time you've had it? £1 per mile, or more!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 08:47:11 PM
Maybe you should be looking for a slight smaller / lighter bike mick? Maybe something like a CB550? ;-) ha ha

Have you got one by any chance James I am thinking of getting one for the right price  ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: JamesH on April 10, 2016, 08:48:58 PM
Quite possibly mick. You know where I am...ring me and I'll cut you a special deal..:-)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 08:49:09 PM
And how much has it cost you in repairs for the time you've had it? £1 per mile, or more!

Only about £250 in the last 1000 miles
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on April 10, 2016, 08:51:12 PM
My good lady is watching a programme on all4 at the moment that sums you up, "one born every minute"
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 10, 2016, 08:53:56 PM
Give me the moto gutless and £1000 and you can have my chicken chaser, totally reliable, run forever, cheap for consumables, and even Julie would find it easy to pick up!
;D ;D ;D ;D Yes Hairy, I'm sure I would be OK with that
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 08:58:19 PM
My good lady is watching a programme on all4 at the moment that sums you up, "one born every minute"

I don't know how to respond to that  coming from someone that rides a granny shopper  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on April 10, 2016, 09:01:08 PM
I have no choice sadly, blame arrogant consultants in the N.H.S. for leaving me in a state where riding my 750F1 is a physical impossibility
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: tom400f on April 10, 2016, 09:02:45 PM
Mick you didn't tell us what was wrong with the 750? We're all curious to know :)

I let go my VFR750 once. I can't pick that up on my own either :( Moreover, I think the CB750 weighs about the same so I understand  ::)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 09:05:34 PM
I havn't a clue what was wrong with it I have since run it up to temprature and all seems OK apart from a slipping clutch now when I give it the beans.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 10, 2016, 09:07:19 PM
I have no choice sadly, blame arrogant consultants in the N.H.S. for leaving me in a state where riding my 750F1 is a physical impossibility

Bugger forgot about that 2 wheels are better than no wheels
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on April 10, 2016, 09:10:21 PM
Very true, I Can't physically sit down, so driving a car is out of the question too! Anyway, I think we've hijacked this thread enough for today!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 11, 2016, 09:48:56 PM


   13th April,

who is about within easy reach of Glouscwster Airport,

 from around 5.30pm the riders will be meeting at the cafe/restaurant at the airport entrance,

 weather looks pretty good,

 burgers were very tasty at this venue last year,come for a ride out,you know it makes sense
if you see a black CB500-4,I will be close by!!


http://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php


 
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 13, 2016, 06:25:17 PM
At the meeting. Starting to get busy
Pics to follow
BTW first burger tasted yummy! !

Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 13, 2016, 07:41:20 PM
Off the bikes or the burger  ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 13, 2016, 09:47:50 PM
Cotswold biker nites first meeting of the season.


 great weather ,large turnout,

 a few interesting bikes,and aircraft

Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 13, 2016, 09:57:07 PM
a few more

   
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 13, 2016, 11:09:04 PM

Who has a bike meet mid week  ???
Some of us have to work  :(
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 13, 2016, 11:18:06 PM

Who has a bike meet mid week  ???
Some of us have to work  :(


  bikes were arriving from 5pm onwards,when I left at around 8.30 ish,bikes were still arriving
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 13, 2016, 11:22:17 PM
I would have to leave work at mid day to get there by 5
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mick on April 13, 2016, 11:48:39 PM
Here's some photos from Monday night at a little bike meet at a place called Preston Patrick about 20 miles from Lancaster  ;)
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mick on April 13, 2016, 11:52:59 PM
And some more  :)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/12991089_1281120931902111_1317876607497955839_n_zpsazkwjuec.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/12991089_1281120931902111_1317876607497955839_n_zpsazkwjuec.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mick on April 13, 2016, 11:55:46 PM
And here's a couple from tonight meet at knott End Café near Fleetwood   ;)

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/001_zpswyo6ajsq.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/001_zpswyo6ajsq.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 14, 2016, 12:03:04 AM
Its not fair your part of the world seems to be more biker frendly
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on April 14, 2016, 12:10:12 AM
Your kettle still looks good Mick.

Mick
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: flatfour on April 14, 2016, 08:23:02 AM
I learnt to fly at Gloucester (Staverton) airport as it was then called in 1972, so the pictures bring back some good memories. My mother still lives in Longhope (in a bungalow that we once owned) and I visit as often as possible, so still have a connection with that part of the world.

Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 20, 2016, 06:29:05 PM
Out and about in Lincolnshire today. Just under 80 miles on the little CB250u. Beautiful sunny day, warm enough and a very nice pub lunch too. As you can see John (Webley) Lincolnshire is not all flat, this pic was taken about 5 miles from home.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 20, 2016, 07:51:45 PM
lovely picture,

 glad your enjoying the weather,

hills ?????


 we have mole hills bigger than those !!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 20, 2016, 07:54:40 PM
Your old girl must be ok going down them their hills but, I bet she struggles on the way up  ;D ;D ;D
Yes, your hills are very impressive John
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: billy192 on April 20, 2016, 08:14:54 PM
did not see you at bikers night John

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on April 20, 2016, 09:35:43 PM
went to fill with petrol,on the way back home it got erratic tick-over,think I got a blocked pilot jet,

didn't want to risk it,so will strip the carbs,and clean

I intend to go to Bishops Cleeve next week,and the pub near you the week after
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: billy192 on April 20, 2016, 10:02:09 PM
Ok see you then john


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finished this one now (yes its not a SOHC)
billy
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: billy192 on May 04, 2016, 07:49:23 PM
Nice to see you John

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2016, 09:56:43 PM
great to see you aswell,

 perfect evening,warm and dry,the venue was packed !!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on May 08, 2016, 01:02:48 PM
the Honda and I had a dayout yesterday,


 a ride around North Wales,total mileage 452,actual Rally mileage only 321,

 left home at 7.45,got home 22.20,  Knackered !!!



  a brief precis of the Welsh National Rally,
 its basically a navigation/treasure hunt style rally,various awards,and targets,the Platinum is 4 manned controls,and 15 unmanned,
 and Gold is 3 Manned and 12 unmanned,you choose your route and target,

 as a novice I only choose the Gold ,with the added option of entering pre 1975 classic bike award,

 at each manned control,there are 10 general knowledge questions,score to be added to the total,but each of the unmanned  controls
have to be visited,and relevant questions are supplied to answer,typically,at one village,in the center is a BT call box,what is the telephone number? or next to a local pub is a bus stop,what is the route number?
these questions are only issued when you arrive at the start,


 basically I started at Castle Caereinion,nr Welshpool,and via Langollen,the Horseshoe pass and 4 unmanned checks I got to
my first manned check,at Woods Motorcycles,Abergele,so far it was going well,my mileage calculations were along way out,did nearly
40 more than I guesstimated !!!

 down towards roads that I know well,Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog to Beddgelert and via 5 more unmanned checks to
Dinis Dinlle,or Caenarfon airport,

know south to Dollgellau,and last manned check at Fairbourne Chippy !!the distance caught me out,as also the lack of filling
stations,finally covered 147 miles between fill ups,when I did,it took 13 1/4 litres !!! PHEW !!

last 3 unmanned went ok,buat at the last near Newtown,a torrential thunderstorm started,it was around 7pm,black as night,
bright lightning,and sleet,it was cold and wet !!!, so much so,the discs were lagging,even keeping the brakes on fails to dry them,

once I got on the main roads,at over 50 they tended to spin dry,and the brakes worked !!luckily the puddles were easy to miss,


 back to the Castle aereinion for handing in the paperwork,and cuppa and very nice curry and chips,that was welcome,and tasty,

a few pics,from the start,and onwards
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on May 08, 2016, 01:07:49 PM
few more pics

  also some of the paperwork,


PS  ,I got a GOLD award at first attempt,waiting to hear how I did for the top spot in the Pre 1975 bike class
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on May 08, 2016, 02:15:41 PM
Looked like great fun, probably a full days work at some point to get the bike back to it's usual shiny self!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on May 08, 2016, 06:17:50 PM
Great pics John but to much paperwork for me.I ride the bike to get out of doing it.

Mick
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: billy192 on May 08, 2016, 06:31:48 PM
Looked like a nice day to John bet you enjoyed.
Billy
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on May 11, 2016, 11:26:08 AM


   the weather is rubbish around here today,so I am giving the Biker nite a miss,

  if any of you go,post some pics
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Aly-b on May 11, 2016, 03:54:38 PM
Looked like great fun, probably a full days work at some point to get the bike back to it's usual shiny self!
Perhaps a good steam clean would help. :D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on May 11, 2016, 04:25:21 PM
Looked like great fun, probably a full days work at some point to get the bike back to it's usual shiny self!
Perhaps a good steam clean would help. :D


 and the bike as well ???
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: royhall on May 14, 2016, 10:23:41 AM
Had a little ride out on the F2 yesterday in the lovely sunshine.Went via Quinemore to Devils Bridge, up the A6 to Clapham, then over the highest road in Lancashire to Gisburn Reservoir.

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Then back through Slaidburn, Calder Vale, Trough of Bowland, and Over Wyre to home. 130 lovely miles without much traffic.

The bike is running superb, I appear to have got the best out of these crap PD carbs at last. Although the tickover is still all over the place, but I have now learned to ride around that problem.

All in all a very nice day out.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on May 25, 2016, 10:42:42 PM
out at the Cotswold biker nite ,this time as Stroud


  didn't see any sohc's

 a few oldies

 
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: wolfheze on May 26, 2016, 06:22:55 AM
Like the little green yamaha  ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: GTB981 on May 26, 2016, 06:55:24 AM
Rode to work Tuesday on the 550, runs well and very smooth.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mick on May 26, 2016, 08:51:19 PM
I went to a new bike night in my area back on the 16th of may I've only just had time to get the photos on here  ;) cheers Mick.
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mick on May 26, 2016, 09:02:34 PM
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mick on May 26, 2016, 09:07:07 PM
And sunday night I had ride out to knott end  ;)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on June 01, 2016, 09:52:37 PM
out tonight with the Cotswold Bikers

 venue was Drum and Monkey,just south of Upton on Severn,



 only 3 sohc bikes tonight,
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: UK Pete on June 03, 2016, 05:11:43 PM
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: billy192 on June 08, 2016, 09:22:23 PM
where were you John?

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on June 08, 2016, 10:17:03 PM
Me at Castle Combe on Monday.

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God it was hot!

No CBs I'm afraid...
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on June 17, 2016, 11:48:12 AM
just got back from a holiday in Port Madoc,(sorry about spelling)  this was 4 wheel based,so no fun !!

 but since being back ,nothing but rain and thunder !!

  love the "kettle" !!

 hope to see it soon
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: billy192 on June 23, 2016, 05:53:56 PM
no see again John you OK?

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 05, 2016, 07:36:43 PM
Not sure if many of you live around the Boston area in Lincolnshire but it's Boston Bike Night this Thursday, 7th June.
http://www.bostonbikenight.co.uk/

It may be a bit far for John Webley to come for the evening but, I have heard they do a real good burger  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on July 05, 2016, 08:19:40 PM
Not sure if many of you live around the Boston area in Lincolnshire but it's Boston Bike Night this Thursday, 7th June.
http://www.bostonbikenight.co.uk/

It may be a bit far for John Webley to come for the evening but, I have heard they do a real good burger  ;D ;D ;D ;D


 Damn,I love a good burger,are they doing a meet in July as well ??

-))))))
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 05, 2016, 08:50:47 PM
John, it's July already  ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on July 05, 2016, 08:54:10 PM
John, it's July already  ::) ::) ::) ::)

  but you said it was on the 7th JUNE !!

  just checked,its only 175 miles,estimated   about  3 hr  30 mins

 might consider a run to that,and DS museum ,over a couple of days,but not this year
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 05, 2016, 08:56:14 PM
John, it's July already  ::) ::) ::) ::)

  but you said it was on the 7th JUNE !!

  just checked,its only 175 miles,estimated   about  3 hr  30 mins

 might consider a run to that,and DS museum ,over a couple of days,but not this year
Yes John, sorry, my error  :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on July 05, 2016, 09:03:13 PM
Okay guys, take careful note of Julies last comment, A woman ADMITTING they are WRONG!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on July 05, 2016, 09:05:31 PM
John, it's July already  ::) ::) ::) ::)

  but you said it was on the 7th JUNE !!

  just checked,its only 175 miles,estimated   about  3 hr  30 mins

 might consider a run to that,and DS museum ,over a couple of days,but not this year
Yes John, sorry, my error  :-\ :-\ :-\


  maybe I read it wrong !!! 
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 05, 2016, 09:06:08 PM
I thought you would pick up on that somehow Hairy. I always admit when I'm wrong but, it hardly ever happens, so I don't have to say sorry too often  :P :P :P
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on July 05, 2016, 09:07:00 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 08, 2016, 07:56:14 AM
Went to Boston Bike Night yesterday evening. It's one of the largest bike gatherings in the UK. There are some very big bike clubs around this way and at weekends there are more bikes on the road in Lincolnshire than cars and I think most of the bikes were in Boston yesterday evening !!. Probably 6000 - 8000 bikes there with trade stands, food, bands etc. Not many Classic Honda's there  but some nice old Brit bikes.
When I sort out my phone, I will post some pics  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 05, 2016, 04:58:26 PM
out today,enjoying the sun,riding through our local "flat lands"


 
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on August 05, 2016, 06:06:53 PM
The VMCC are doing a trip to Bristol on Sunday to visit the SSGB (the ship, not the Len Deighton book).  We'll probably be there around noon, and I'm sure they'll welcome any non members that show up.  I'll post pics when I get back.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 05, 2016, 08:12:10 PM
The VMCC are doing a trip to Bristol on Sunday to visit the SSGB (the ship, not the Len Deighton book).  We'll probably be there around noon, and I'm sure they'll welcome any non members that show up.  I'll post pics when I get back.


 that would be great,the weather is set to be quite good,enjoy,its well worth a visit,here is a pic I took earlier
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on August 07, 2016, 06:39:59 PM
That was a great day out. Over 20 bikes bikes turned up - of interest to us lot; a 550F, a 500 and my 400 plus various assorted jap bikes, a Hinckley Triumph,  Norton Dominator, some Velocettes,  Morinis and a couple of Lomax 3 wheeler kit cars.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 07, 2016, 08:21:11 PM
great pics Mike,

  nice bikes,but that ship is awesome thing,


Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 08, 2016, 05:03:14 PM
playing with a new toy,


 fettling before going to Biker nite at Toddington,nr Cheltenham,on wednesday evening.


http://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php


Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 08, 2016, 05:31:22 PM
Wow, they are impressive John. I bet they cost more than some of the bikes I bought in my long lost past  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on August 08, 2016, 05:51:23 PM
Nah, they're the same inexpensive ones that I've got.  They do the job though.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 08, 2016, 05:54:30 PM
Shows what I know then  ;D ;D ;D If they were less than 20 quid, they were still more than I paid for a bike in 1981   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 08, 2016, 07:07:19 PM
Wow, they are impressive John. I bet they cost more than some of the bikes I bought in my long lost past  ;D ;D ;D ;D

  possibly,they cost  £39 from MandP ,

 my first bike cost me £3,my second was a Fanny B,and cost me a tenner
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Trigger on August 08, 2016, 07:37:27 PM
Only £3 john, my first bike was a KH250 that cost me £25 ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: flatfour on August 08, 2016, 08:57:49 PM
I went to the Donington Park Festival of Classics on Saturday and, with the exception of the usual nonsense of being turned away at the gate that led directly to the bike park and re - routed via the main entrance over gravel and mud, it was very good.

The standard and number of classic machines (mostly Japanese) on display was excellent (they claimed over 400) as was the display of classic race bikes (some 150, including an original Honda 250 six).

Equally interesting was the bike park, where many more classics were parked. Although there was a full day's racing as well, my brother and I became so absorbed with the displays that we only saw the one race and a parade!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 10, 2016, 06:30:23 PM
Out at Toddington.nice bikes.and hot pork baps!

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 06:39:16 PM
Out at Toddington.nice bikes.and hot pork baps!

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What, Toddington Services on the M1 ?, It wouldn't be my first choice place for a pork bap John  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 10, 2016, 06:43:47 PM
Just north of Cheltenham
on A46.Pheasant pub

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 06:45:36 PM
Oh I see, that makes more sense  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 10, 2016, 07:42:36 PM
Oh I see, that makes more sense  ::) ::)
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on August 10, 2016, 07:48:45 PM
Those Candy Antares Red 400fours get everywhere.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 08:19:47 PM
Those Candy Antares Red 400fours get everywhere.
Don't they just......as common as muck  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Chris400F on August 10, 2016, 09:05:57 PM
Maybe I did the right thing by getting a Parakeet Yellow one then.  :) :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 09:15:54 PM
Possibly Chris. My 1st 400/4 that I bought used in 1982 was Parakeet Yellow, just an 'F' model with the rear pegs on the swinging arm and that was what I was really looking for when I bought the current Antares red one. Never mind, I'm a woman, I'm allowed to change my mind 😃😃😃😃
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Chris400F on August 10, 2016, 09:34:28 PM
I was really looking for an Antares Red one when I found this one, as that was the colour I wanted back in the late 70s but never got a 400!
But I've grown to like it now and am not sure I'd change it.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 09:44:18 PM
I don't blame you Chris. I am also very happy with my Antares Red one, matches my nail varnish at times 😃😃😃
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on August 10, 2016, 09:48:59 PM
Chris and Julie; You could swap bikes...and nail varnish
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 09:54:54 PM
I'm not parting with the nail varnish Mike. It is a perfect match for a touch up on the tank when needed ,😃😃😃
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Chris400F on August 10, 2016, 09:59:07 PM
Maybe I need some advice as to what colour I should wear .... No, don't bother, I'll stick with the 'au naturel' look for my fingers (and toes)  :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 10:01:23 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Trigger on August 10, 2016, 10:05:29 PM
Boston bike night
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 10:09:29 PM
I have been trying to post the above pics since July 8th, I needed a bit of help !!!. The pics probably only show about 50% of the entire meet.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: hairygit on August 10, 2016, 10:10:15 PM
My 750F1 was in yellow when I bought it. Was constantly hassled by wasps when working on it in summer, and there were always dead flies under the filler cap when I put petrol in. Grew to hate the yellow so much, I was well chuffed when it got knocked over outside the local shop, the bus company's insurers wanted it sorted quickly, but there were no yellow tanks in the U.K. so they asked if I would mind if the dealer fitted a candy Antares red tank and tailpiece. What a result, was going to get it sprayed red anyway!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 10, 2016, 10:21:01 PM
I have been trying to post the above pics since July 8th, I needed a bit of help !!!. The pics probably only show about 50% of the entire meet.


  I notice Trigger posted them ????

 surely hes getting very competent with new IT equipment !!

I would love to get over to Boston for the bike meet,but its just to far,
the local ones happen weeklyon wednesday through the summer,and raise thousands for the Midlands Air Ambulance,
I am happy to support a worthy cause,
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 10:28:44 PM
Trigger and IT do not go together usually John but, he sorted it for me this time !!!. Boston Bike Night is not too far for you, if you come and stay with us it's only 10 miles away. There are sooooooo many bikes on the roads over this way, more bikes than cars on a good day but, never more bikes than tractors  ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2016, 10:34:23 PM
I should have added John that I rode 147 miles from Dungeness to the New Forest just to meet you, so it's your turn next year  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 10, 2016, 11:00:24 PM
I should have added John that I rode 147 miles from Dungeness to the New Forest just to meet you, so it's your turn next year  ;D ;D ;D

  Damn,you bettered me by about 12 miles eachway,

 but,I would enjoy meeting you,Trigger and others as we did,so I make a promise,I will visit ,
as soon as can be arranged,
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 16, 2016, 10:29:55 PM
on a hot summers day,the Honda went to the seaside,the Lakeside,and to a narrow gauge rail station,

 starting form Hereford ,to a little village called Borth,about 10 miles north of Aberystyth,then via Macynileth,
then to picturesque Bala Lake,and via another lake to Narrow gauge railway at Porthmadoc,

 beautiful roads,the bike ran well,lots of sun,and smiles
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 16, 2016, 10:41:13 PM
a quick PS,

 you may have noticed there was no mention of the return home,

 well its like this,

 between Dolgethley and Newtown,just south of Malwld,I picked up a nail in the rear tyre,
the tyre deflated over about 400yds,first a gentle wobble,them a full left lock slide/turn,
I still don't know how I stayed upright,and managed to stop safely ,
but it does make the heart beat a little quicker,
surprise ,surprise,I had full phone coverage,and after a 23 minute call to my insurance,the recovery started,a very nice
guy with a lovely Honda 4 x 4 and trailer collected me and brought me home,on the way back,near Welshpool the Police
help up the traffic for 2 trucks carring wind turbine blades,horizonally not vertically,these new ones are MASSIVE,
check the pic,
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Green1 on August 29, 2016, 06:14:38 PM
Good to know it ended well John
I hate punctures in tubed tyres they can turn scary within seconds.
Tyres have moved on leaps and bounds thank good I rode my triumph with a flat 40 miles in a thunder storm once you couldn't do that with a tube

Mick
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 29, 2016, 07:39:21 PM
it was a lovely sunny day,so I took the Honda for a run,


  hereford to just north of Cardigan,and the Internal Fire Museum,

 some chunky lumps of engineering there,and running,

http://www.realrider.com/discover


  my route ,as tracked by my phone app,

  http://www.internalfire.com/

 the museum site,and a few pics

 about 230 mile round trip
 
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Trigger on August 30, 2016, 09:05:43 AM
Very nice John, looks like a good ride out but, what did you have for lunch ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 30, 2016, 09:28:44 AM
Toasted ham & cheese
sandwich. and mug of tea.I should be enjoying
the usual burgers on Wednesdays trip to
near Bourton-on-the-water.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 31, 2016, 06:27:15 PM
Here.just had 1st drink to wash the
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on August 31, 2016, 11:14:07 PM
great late afternoon/evening out  today

  a summer visit to Bourton on the Water,maybe the most popular tourist venue in Cotswoldshire,

 the just down the road to Cold Ashton,and the Plough Inn,for a Biker night evening,

lots of bikes,didn't see another sohc ,

 food great,and the beer also,so I was told ,

 but the live band were excellent,
well worth a round trip of 122 miles
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on September 07, 2016, 06:35:44 PM
Out at GWR at Toddington
.lovely sunny evening.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on September 07, 2016, 06:56:29 PM
Out at GWR at Toddington
.lovely sunny evening.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on September 11, 2016, 03:29:54 PM
Out at GWR at Toddington
.lovely sunny evening.

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At an Abergavenny bike meet.nice
Venue
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on September 11, 2016, 04:26:39 PM
Out at GWR at Toddington
.lovely sunny evening.

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At an Abergavenny bike meet.nice
Venue
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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on September 11, 2016, 08:50:49 PM
I also went out for a rideout with some VMCC guys..

Yeah Yeah, 400fours, common as muck.  Been said once today already

More about the giant balloon next week as we were sworn to secrecy.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: petermigreen on September 11, 2016, 09:04:02 PM
VJMC day at Ace Cafe today. Fantastic day, I went with my 11 year old son riding pillion on my RD200. Saw 4 400/4s there. Great for my research!

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Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: steff750 on September 11, 2016, 09:16:42 PM
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At the Ocean cafe.Abergavenny
lol we missed each other again john boy? i bet it was you i saw leaving on your black 500 four
i see you got a pic of my cb750k0 and i was up the top end of the station drooling over a gold cb750k2 it was in mint condition only done 700 miles since rebuild
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 31, 2016, 09:37:44 PM
Another summer of riding ended today as I SORN'd Hettie  ready for winter storage. Did about 2.5k investigating my new home county of Lincolnshire and and the surrounding areas.Even rode her over the Humber Bridge to Hull to see Ash.Fantastic biking roads around here. No major problems, ran like a dream. Only slight issue was when I was going into a corner a bit too fast, went to change gear and the circlip on the gearchange lever had come off and the lever was dangling  :o :o :o Never mind, managed to get back home without changing gear with no harm done. SORN'd the Thundercat as well so will be using the Honda CD25Ou and the car for the winter. Looking forward to next year already   :) :) :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on October 31, 2016, 09:58:04 PM
Another summer of riding ended today as I SORN'd Hettie  ready for winter storage. Did about 2.5k investigating my new home county of Lincolnshire and and the surrounding areas.Even rode her over the Humber Bridge to Hull to see Ash.Fantastic biking roads around here. No major problems, ran like a dream. Only slight issue was when I was going into a corner a bit too fast, went to change gear and the circlip on the gearchange lever had come off and the lever was dangling  :o :o :o Never mind, managed to get back home without changing gear with no harm done. SORN'd the Thundercat as well so will be using the Honda CD25Ou and the car for the winter. Looking forward to next year already   :) :) :)


  agrees with Julie,its still warm(ish) and as long as its dry I shall continue to ride,not much point in SORNing,as its Historic anyway,
and I am already planning for next year,
I fully intend to get to the far east,or close to David Silvers,and explore "bomber" country as Lincolnshire was once called,
and hopefull the sohc clan can have another meeting,on till the end of august when I have booked for the Classic TT,


best wishes all,and safe riding
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on November 01, 2016, 08:03:22 AM
As with John, I'm not SORNing the 400 but I've off roaded it to catch up on some maintenance ;  head skimmed,  newer cam, and a bit of powdercoating..
I'll be usung the BM all winter with it's heated grips.  With all the moron car drivers I have to endure on a daily basis,  I need get out for a ride to restore my soul.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on November 02, 2016, 03:06:34 PM
nice sunny day,

  bit chilly breeze,but enjoyed a local potter around
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: royhall on November 02, 2016, 04:41:48 PM
Weathers getting a bit chilly so thought I would post some 2016 Isle of Man Classic TT pictures to remind you of summer.


View from the hotel room where we stay in Peel. Just like being in the South of France.

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Will post 5 more on the next thread.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: royhall on November 02, 2016, 04:44:59 PM
5 more piccies for you all.


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No pictures of me at all this year as there was only me had a camera (that's spared you all).
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: flatfour on November 02, 2016, 07:46:14 PM
I took a ride out to Krazy Horse on the CB 750. Very busy there, presumably because of the sunshine today!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on December 09, 2016, 02:16:30 PM
such a lovely day,

  almost perfect ride out,just being a little careful on the greasy areas
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on December 19, 2016, 10:22:12 AM
the Glouscester based Biker night had an Christmas meal last night,

 it was at the Hobnail pub,about 8 east of Tewkesbury,

 28 braved the fog,mist and cold ,and a very reasonable carvery was enjoys by all,

 strangely,no one actually came by bike !!!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 19, 2016, 11:08:53 AM
We did a round trip of almost 700 miles yesterday, Torquay and back, to pick up another SOHC we bought and it was cold, damp and pea soup fog almost all day, 4am -8pm, there were quite a few bike out though.......Nutters  :o :o :o Your chums are obviously from the sensible side of the camp John.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on December 19, 2016, 04:15:39 PM
Well do tell then, what flavour of SOHC is it?
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 19, 2016, 04:18:11 PM
1973 CB750 K2, UK model
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on December 19, 2016, 06:32:10 PM
What,  no pics?
It's like trying to get blood out of someone who's afraid of needles.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 19, 2016, 06:38:12 PM
What,  no pics?
It's like trying to get blood out of someone who's afraid of needles.
;D ;D ;D Yes, I am a bit of a secretive person Mike. This pic is for your eyes only.....

Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: mike the bike on December 19, 2016, 06:40:33 PM
I won't interrogate you any further, I'm fresh out of sodium pentathol
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 19, 2016, 06:42:45 PM
And before anyone says anything, yes, it's the wrong colour.
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 19, 2016, 06:44:34 PM
I won't interrogate you any further, I'm fresh out of sodium pentathol
Wow, Sodium Pentothal, that brings back memories of my miss spent youth.......well, no so youth actually
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Chris400F on December 19, 2016, 06:47:05 PM
And before anyone says anything, yes, it's the wrong colour.
Maybe it matches your nail varnish Julie ....
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 19, 2016, 06:49:57 PM
And before anyone says anything, yes, it's the wrong colour.
Maybe it matches your nail varnish Julie ....
You know me too well Chris. Your absolutely right, I have the perfect match here already  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2016
Post by: Johnwebley on December 26, 2016, 02:33:09 PM
And before anyone says anything, yes, it's the wrong colour.
Maybe it matches your nail varnish Julie ....
You know me too well Chris. Your absolutely right, I have the perfect match here already  ;D ;D
Well.took advantage of the sun.and got a run in.maybe the last for 2016.
Safe riding and happy New year


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