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General => Out & About => Topic started by: Johnwebley on February 28, 2015, 02:45:40 PM

Title: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on February 28, 2015, 02:45:40 PM: hello all,

hopefully now we are at the end of february,the temperature will increase,the daylight hours grow longer,the roads dryer,
all things to make us smile,

Today I had my first decent ride without getting wet or frozen
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Steel+Horse+Cafe/@51.781282,-2.94764,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2b535e76bdf072f2

a nice little pub/restaurant about 3 miles south of Abergavenny on the old A40 Raglan road,

feel free to add posts and pics of your favorite rideouts

have fun all
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on February 28, 2015, 07:15:34 PM: Nice one John any more photos as I love em
Cheers
Bitsa
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on February 28, 2015, 09:15:36 PM: Quote from: Bitsa on February 28, 2015, 07:15:34 PM
Nice one John any more photos as I love em
Cheers
Bitsa

hopefully,if the weathers good,this year I will pop down to Cornwall,and west wales around Aberystwith,maybe north wales
near Port Madoc,and nr Bournemouth,on 14th June,

I am lucky enough to have retired,so this boring old fart is planning to enjoy my free time !!

its so much fun,should have done years ago !!

remember "work" is a 4 letter word!!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Mike on a bike on March 01, 2015, 06:07:19 PM: Hi John, I have been to the Steel Horse but also go to the Owls Nest Tearoom in Llandovery. Maybe we will bump into each other sometime. :)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on March 01, 2015, 10:34:26 PM: never been to Llandovery,but looking on the map,could be a nice loop from Brecon to Llandovery to Builth

hope to see you around,ride safe ,and have fun
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: steff750 on March 02, 2015, 10:30:04 PM: ;) yes done all em places great rides
you guys might want to try rhayader via the elan valley to aberystwyth
also over the black mountains too llandovery
and llandovery wells via beulah to builth wells
in llandovery there is the west end cafe ,bikers been going there for years
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on March 06, 2015, 10:53:36 AM: well,spring is coming (hopefully) and here are some more rideout venues ,

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

can't wait for the long summer days and warm (hot) dry tarmac !!!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on March 06, 2015, 03:26:56 PM: Thanks John. See you there :).
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 08, 2015, 12:01:40 PM: Hi Chaps
1st proper ride out yesterday, Dungeness to Eastbourne. Bike felt really good, back end feels very tight and stable with the new Swing arm bushes I fitted. Had to have a slight adjustment on the front brake as they started grabbing after a while. No problems with carbs at all after replacing all the internals. All in, bike ran like a dream. Brilliant day out.........looking forward to many more.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: tom400f on April 08, 2015, 12:56:34 PM: I'm SO relieved the carb clips are the right colour ::) that I can forgive the way you've mounted the horn.

Seriously - great job!! :D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on April 08, 2015, 01:44:38 PM: the sun is shining,I took the Honda for its first decent run,

about 150 miles,

hereford-Hay-Brecon-Llandovery-Builth-Llandrindod-Kington then home,

took a few pics,and will download them soon

great roads,lots of bikes about,these roads are perfect for the smooth sohc !!!

come out and enjoy the fun !!

the pics are,
no 1,just outside Brecon,looking south at the Brecon Beacon,
no 2,biker cafe in Llandovery,
no 3, Biker cafe at Crossgates,north of Llandrindod Wells,
no 4,about 5 miles east of Kington,looking southeast towards Herefordshire and Glouscester,typical roads of the area
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on April 08, 2015, 02:16:58 PM: Nice looking bike Julie glad you are out and about wish I could join you but 500 plus miles is pushing it a bit.Dont recall you having problems with the carbs ;) ;)
Cheers
Bitsa
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bryanj on April 08, 2015, 02:39:42 PM: See, told you you would be fine Julie. Looks good and have fun
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 08, 2015, 02:51:55 PM: ther
Quote from: Bitsa on April 08, 2015, 02:16:58 PM
Nice looking bike Julie glad you are out and about wish I could join you but 500 plus miles is pushing it a bit.Dont recall you having problems with the carbs ;) ;)
Cheers
Bitsa
Thanks Raph, Bryan and Tom.
Ralph. You are right, I didn't have a problem as such with the carbs. I took the tops and bottoms off to give them a good clean and the bodies were bloody filthy rot. In the end I took them off and had them put in the ultrasonic cleaner and that is when I ended up with all the white crusty deposits which kept re appearing. Anyways, by this time I thought I may as well overhaul them and got a kit from Crusinimage and replaced everything. It least I know they are all OK now and won't need doing again for the foreseeable. And at least I have a good idea of how they work now, so that's a bonus ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: JamesH on April 08, 2015, 03:28:49 PM: Well done Julie - bike's looking lovely and glad you had a good ride out.

James.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Tiny Tim on April 08, 2015, 03:35:43 PM: Nice looking 400/4 Julie.
How long did the cruzinimage stuff take to arrive?

Tim
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 08, 2015, 03:41:42 PM: Delivery was very quick Tim, maybe 4-5 days if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Tiny Tim on April 08, 2015, 08:09:36 PM: That's good to know, I've got a few bits to order.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: matthewmosse on April 08, 2015, 08:52:40 PM: I am lucky enough to live right in the middle of some of these great roads, Crossroads Cafe, Builth and Aberystwyth are all about 35 miles from my door, though I normally constrain myself to the 20 miles or so to and from work these days thanks to the time constraints of kids and work. I think I may have to invest in proper carb overhaul, the more I read about the cruising immage kits, sounds better than putting up with so many leaks or having to dose so heavily with redex.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on April 08, 2015, 11:33:46 PM: Julie,John bikes look great. 8) 8)
I used mine unexpectedly today I'v been working in Cambridge and we have been parking up just out side of the town and riding the last 2.5 miles in on a CG125.We were rushed off site at the end of the day and when we got back to the car and realized my dad had left the keys at work I was in hysterics ;D ;D until I realized I had to sit on the back of the 125 :o after an agonizing 50 miles later we got home.Then we realized my dad needed the car tomorrow so we jumped on the 750 and road back to Cambridge I can now confirm after four and a half hours and 150 miles that the cheap coils I bought for the 750 on ebay work a treat,pillions are comfortable unless on a CG and the 70's headlight is complete crap.

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on April 13, 2015, 11:44:23 PM: first ride out of 2015,

this is between Upton on Severn and Tewksesbury,a nice pub meet and BBQ,

the forecast for wednesday is very good,

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

check the postcode GL20-6AR

if your local,come and show the sohc bikes

hopefully pictures on thursday
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on April 14, 2015, 09:20:07 AM: John
Lots of photos please ;D
Cheers
Bitsa
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on April 14, 2015, 09:50:44 AM: John I'll be there but probably on the Gixer .
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on April 14, 2015, 03:28:41 PM: On the subject of carb parts, how do the cruzinimage kits compare to the Keyster kits?
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on April 14, 2015, 10:06:23 PM: Quote from: Lynx on April 14, 2015, 03:28:41 PM
On the subject of carb parts, how do the cruzinimage kits compare to the Keyster kits?

Keyster 100%, Cruzinimage 90% but, the price reflects this.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on April 15, 2015, 09:52:27 PM: Quote from: Bitsa on April 14, 2015, 09:20:07 AM
John
Lots of photos please ;D
Cheers
Bitsa

home early,got about 2/3rds of the way and lost all electrics,turns out a solder joint/wire fell off the back of the ignition switch,managed
to make a circuit using a safety pin pushed through two wires,and came home,
so no pics,no BBQ,and no burgers,
will need to check the joints on all 4 cables,
the switch is only just over 12 months old,really annoying
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on April 15, 2015, 09:58:40 PM: Oh dear. Good luck with that. That's about the 4th time I've been expecting to meet you John but we're never at the same meets. It was heaving but cold. Took one photo which is too big at the moment.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on April 16, 2015, 08:58:29 AM: Shite John thats bad news.Never mind hope your bike is sorted now. ;)
Cheers
Bitsa
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on April 16, 2015, 06:37:44 PM: Quote from: Bitsa on April 16, 2015, 08:58:29 AM
Shite John thats bad news.Never mind hope your bike is sorted now. ;)
Cheers
Bitsa

all sorted,I even re-soldered the other wires incase they were "dry" joints or weak,

this was after a great 150 mile ride around mid-wales a week earlier,

fingers crossed,every thing seems ok now,so looking forwards to next wednesday evening -))))
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: royhall on April 17, 2015, 08:56:18 AM: Used a few Cruzinimage kits now and I would say that if you throw away the float valves they are 100%. Everytime I use the float valves I cannot stop the leaks. And its not just one carb, they take it in tuns to empty your tank. I use the kits and pay for genuine Honda valves. Seems to work.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on April 17, 2015, 09:29:38 AM: I thought it interesting Trigger preferred the Keyster. I've heard from other people that they are rubbish . Actually on my own bike I just needed o-rings and float valves. I got a viton ring kit off eBay and genuine valves. No problems.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on April 17, 2015, 05:42:37 PM: after last wednesdays fun and games,just checked next week weather forecast,and it looks even better,

the meet is near to Tewkesbury/Cheltenham,,so I intend to be there,fingers crossed !!!

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

GL54-5BH

come along and have fun !!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on April 18, 2015, 09:26:01 AM: Yeah Tried keyster a couple of years back wernt impressed needles are all wrong had to fit clip at the next to bottom so the slide would fully close without sticking.Put the old hondas back.
Was for 750 k though.Read some where supposed to have got better now.
Cheers
Bitsa
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on April 20, 2015, 04:00:13 PM: after a little issue last wednesday,all seems perfect,quick potter around Abergavenny in the sunshine,

hopefully more on wednesday near Tewkesbury,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2015, 05:57:29 PM: after more issues with the ignition switch,road tax and the DVLA,finally got around for a rideout,

so,the first "numb" bum of the year !!

nice little run,about 115 in total,see the pics,

first is at Brobury,about 13 miles west of Hereford,

the other at the Elan Valley,nr Rhyader ,were thousand of victorian workers and engineers built a series of Dams
to supply water to Birmingham,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2015, 05:59:52 PM: Elan Valley Pt 2,

purely because I need two posts for 6 pics
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 04, 2015, 06:46:16 PM: I love the Elan Valley. I've been on bikes and in a car (with the Mrs)

It's the perfect antidote to those miles of open sweeping A roads that they have in Mid Wales.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2015, 07:03:53 PM: Quote from: SteveD CB500F on May 04, 2015, 06:46:16 PM
I love the Elan Valley. I've been on bikes and in a car (with the Mrs)

It's the perfect antidote to those miles of open sweeping A roads that they have in Mid Wales.

don't you mean " Those PERFECTLY SMOOTH open sweeping A roads " ??
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 04, 2015, 08:10:15 PM: My advanced bikers club (www.tvam.org) go there twice per year. We book out the Commodore Hotel in Llandrindod Wells and 75 of us go.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: matthewmosse on May 05, 2015, 09:11:07 AM: Right on my doorstep. For Elan valley I know a company who can let you really explore, they provide trailbikes, all the gear and as much tuition as you need and a guide ( or 2 or more if there is a lot of you, that is sometimes my job ) Trail rides Wales if you fancy a trip on the rough stuff. They are based a few miles up the road and using their knowledge of the trails you can go from Elan Valley right to just outside Aberystwyth and up the coast and over the hills to Harlech in north Wales ( probably 2 days of riding for all that, using lanes and tracks, they match the routes to the ability of the riders so it can be gentle forest tracks to full on nuts rutted stuff depending on what you want) Sorry for being a bit off topic but couldn't resist mentioning it, it makes for a brilliant way to further explore this bit of Wales. I reacon they could even find secure covered parking for your bikes.... if not I could.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 12, 2015, 05:32:51 PM: out again,

nice run down the A466 to Chepstow,stopped at Tintern,I didn't wreck the place,then on the River Severn estuary,on the south shore
between the two bridges

it was a little breezy over the bridge,had a good angle of lean!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: UK Pete on May 12, 2015, 06:11:16 PM: Out and about at the mayday run last week, here is a picture of the gang i ride with i am 6th from the right with my fingers above the head of the small guy
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/UK-Pete/hastings%202015_zpsurhpriys.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/UK-Pete/media/hastings%202015_zpsurhpriys.jpg.html)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 13, 2015, 10:12:30 PM: out again at Bikernite,

this is at Toddington,about 10 east of Tewkesbury,and 10 miles north of Cheltenham

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

see the list
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on May 14, 2015, 08:42:40 AM: I took some pics too.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on May 14, 2015, 09:28:36 AM: Great photos guys looks real fun thanks and Pete is that Robbos bunch?
Cheers
Ralph
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on May 14, 2015, 11:02:39 AM: I think it's the best I've seen. Absolutely like new.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: UK Pete on May 14, 2015, 12:00:46 PM: Quote from: Bitsa on May 14, 2015, 09:28:36 AM
Great photos guys looks real fun thanks and Pete is that Robbos bunch?
Cheers
Ralph

Yes ralph Robbo is the general, he is our leader when we ride out, he is a top bloke i think you know him from way back
small world ain't it
pete
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on May 16, 2015, 09:55:28 AM: Pete
Yeah known him along time diamond geezer.
Cheers
Ralph
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 19, 2015, 07:00:46 PM: hope to go to Upton on severn tomorrow,

right on the riverside,

but looking forward to 14th June,

have we approached either the Museum,or the VJMC to say lots ?? of sohc bikes are arriving from all over the country,

maybe they could give us a section of the park next to VJMC area,what do you think??
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 27, 2015, 06:25:50 PM: just got back from a jolly on the Honda,

cruise through mid-wales and into snowdonia,

pictures are the front at Borth,approx 7 miles north of Aberystwyth,

in the hills north of Machynlith

then two over looking the Bala Lake,total miles at 270
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on May 27, 2015, 06:40:14 PM: Roll on retirement.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 27, 2015, 07:20:05 PM: We should have a photo competition.

I may even organise one!

:)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on May 27, 2015, 08:39:56 PM: Here are some photos of the rides I've been on in the last week or so , mainly north west & north east of the uk, and not on my old Honda but a Honda VTX ;),

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/25_zpszwp7rguh.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/25_zpszwp7rguh.jpg.html)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/26_zpsbwzxu5lt.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/26_zpsbwzxu5lt.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: UK Pete on May 27, 2015, 08:42:31 PM: Great ride Mick and good scenery, thats what its all about
pete
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on May 27, 2015, 08:43:27 PM: (http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/35_zpsstvx7jke.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/35_zpsstvx7jke.jpg.html)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/001_zpsvjp4zcyx.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/001_zpsvjp4zcyx.jpg.html)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/005_zpsziu1w9yr.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/005_zpsziu1w9yr.jpg.html)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/007_zpshhliqnvd.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/007_zpshhliqnvd.jpg.html)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/008_zpszxqcinhw.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/008_zpszxqcinhw.jpg.html)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/011_zpsa7bomj7q.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/011_zpsa7bomj7q.jpg.html)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/020_zpscjo3ytvs.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/020_zpscjo3ytvs.jpg.html)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 27, 2015, 09:26:38 PM: Lovely pictures, the scenery is fantastic. I love most bikes but the Trident outside the cafe is just beautiful, had a few in the past along with Bonnies and I miss them all :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on May 27, 2015, 09:34:09 PM: very nice VTX, had a 1800 in 2013, great bits of kit
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on May 28, 2015, 09:48:17 PM: looks a great area to explore,

maybe in the future I will get up there,

just out of interest,fuel consumption ,when I am out having fun,(on the bike) I normally get 10 miles per litre,works out at 45 mph,
unless I hurry,when it drops to around 42 mpg,

that gives me about 106 from fill up to reserve,its been like that for years,got worse a few years ago,but a fresh air filter improved
it again,are these numbers typical ?,how do your bikes compare ?
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on June 03, 2015, 10:51:42 AM: hi all,anyone going to the meet at Ledbury tonight??

the weather has improved,-))))

so I intend to go for a pint and burger(s) ,

http://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bryanj on June 03, 2015, 05:20:55 PM: Tell them all to keep out of the way of the Downtons trucks delivering to UBL at the next roundabout as they have 96,000 empty glass bottles in them!! makes a hell of a mess in an accident and the fall over easy if you break hard!!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on June 03, 2015, 10:02:47 PM: yup,did that for you Brian,

very nice crowd,lots of shiny ,and not so shiny bikes

saw the CB750 cafe racer again,also I think a standard CB750 ,in golden yellow was there,only glimsed it as it left,

any one we know ??

a few pics
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on June 03, 2015, 10:32:40 PM: the 750 cafe racer,

and the trusty 500
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Spitfire on June 16, 2015, 07:31:24 PM: Well it must be warm and sunny, cuppa and a sausage batch at the Ponderosa least Thursday and a tour of the Peak district today (Leek, Macclesfield and Buxton) with a cuppa at the Cat and Fiddle with my mate Peter on his Gilera. But today I actually remembered to take some photos.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z244/DennisMcc/2015%20Cat%20and%20Fiddle%20with%20Peter/2015%20June%20Cat%20and%20Fiddle%20with%20Peter%202_zpshbrbjhnc.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z244/DennisMcc/2015%20Cat%20and%20Fiddle%20with%20Peter/2015%20June%20Cat%20and%20Fiddle%20with%20Peter%209_zps94pkoxay.jpg)

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: StClair on June 21, 2015, 10:07:39 AM: At the Simmer Dim Rally in Shetland

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on June 28, 2015, 11:24:18 PM: well,I just got back from a holiday in Snowdonia,alas in the Yaris,not the Honda,so I am looking to get out and about,
I went for a short run to Abergavenny today,just to blow the cobwebs out,both me and the bike,

So,whos about this wednesday?nice evening trip,not far from Bourton - on - the- water,was there last year,good burgers,beer and
even live music,anytime from around 6pm,post code,GL54 3BN,the Plough,

hope to see some Sohcs there,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on June 30, 2015, 08:26:08 AM: cant make this Wednesday but will be at the Wednesday after (8th) on my 750.
see you there hopefully
Billy
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on June 30, 2015, 06:32:04 PM: I was in Bourton OTW today, working. Place was full of Japs. Not Jap bikes, Japs. With cameras.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 08, 2015, 09:40:31 PM: just got back from the bikers nite at The Swan,at Hanley Swan,just south of Malvern,

met Billy and Mrs Billy,here are a few pics.

BTW,the pulled pork rolls with stuffing and apple sauce tasted wonderful !!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: hairygit on July 08, 2015, 09:44:59 PM: Thanks for posting the photos John, always good to see classic bikes being used, I reckon you must have posted more pics than anyone else on here, keep them coming!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on July 08, 2015, 10:15:06 PM: Thanks for sharing John looked like a grand day out.
Can't wait to retire so I can go riding on a week day. ;)

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 08, 2015, 10:37:09 PM: Quote from: Green1 on July 08, 2015, 10:15:06 PM
Thanks for sharing John looked like a grand day out.
Can't wait to retire so I can go riding on a week day. ;)

Mick

Mick,these are evening meetings,start around 6.30 pm,and for me anything from 20 to 60 miles each way,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on July 08, 2015, 10:42:20 PM: Doh! I was there too! I parked next to that green Z1 but after what's there in you photo had gone. I did have a quick look round for your bike John but I think you had gone . I will meet you one day. Cheers Steve.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on July 09, 2015, 06:29:42 AM: Great photos John thanks for posting them
Bitsa
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on July 09, 2015, 06:36:46 AM: Thanks for the pics John, nice to meet you finally. hope to see you at the sunday run also.
Billy
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on July 09, 2015, 08:32:19 PM: [/quote]

Mick,these are evening meetings,start around 6.30 pm,and for me anything from 20 to 60 miles each way,
[/quote]

Malvern is about 200 miles from mine I think that's a we bit to far for me as an evening ride out ;) if I'm lucky I might get there by 10pm ;D

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 10, 2015, 09:41:49 PM: time for an update,

this sunday,12th july at Farmers Arms,Nr Tewkesbury, WR13-6AP, from 12noon onwards,food till 2pm,

and

wednesday,15th July,at Fladbury,just off the A44,east of Worcester,The Anchor, WR10-2PY

I hope to get to the wednesday night do,

German Moto GP live on sunday,my chance to sit and relax !! with beer and wine !!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 15, 2015, 10:30:21 PM: just got home from Fladbury,just off the A44,about 10miles east of Worcester,lovely weather,

no burgers,but a very nice Thai chicken curry and Nan ,-)))
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 15, 2015, 10:32:56 PM: and another couple, 15th july

PS,the ice cream is pretty good as well
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on July 15, 2015, 10:55:49 PM: John your ride outs always make me feel hungry ;)

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 16, 2015, 11:38:45 PM: Quote from: Green1 on July 15, 2015, 10:55:49 PM
John your ride outs always make me feel hungry ;)

Mick

good,a great ride,great bike complete with good varied food,whats better,

PS,you may of noticed,I am not the slimmest guy about -))))
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 18, 2015, 07:05:38 AM: Calne Bike meet,2015

http://www.calnebikemeet.com/

a great day out,lots of bikes,good food,music and hopefully sunny weather,

I don't know were I shall park the Honda,it gets very crowded,

but should be at Kings Arms around 12,30 ish
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 22, 2015, 10:22:50 PM: Quote from: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on February 28, 2015, 07:15:34 PM
Nice one John any more photos as I love em
Cheers
Bitsa

THANK YOU BITSA,YOU WILL BE MUCH MISSED,A FEW MORE PICS ESPECIALLY FOR YOU,
TAKEN JUST NORTH OF TEWKESBURY,@ CROFT FARM WATER PARK
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: hairygit on July 22, 2015, 10:35:03 PM: Nice pics again John, I'm sure Bitsa would agree.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 22, 2015, 10:37:15 PM: Looks like you are having lots of fun this year John. Unlike yourself, I am totally unorganised and never take a camera with me on my travels. I did the Tour de Kent today. Home to Ashford, Canterbury, Sandwich (no sandwiches found there !!), Deal, Walmer, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe and back home. I was moving a lot faster than the Trucks stuck in Operation Stack on the bottom end of the M20 ;D ;D ;D. Have managed to get out 2 or 3 times a week recently for nice long rides. Looking forward to many more this year.

Julie :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on July 22, 2015, 11:41:30 PM: I got out on my Kettle on sunday for a ride through the trough of Bowland , and tonight I was out on my Honda VTX 1300, I went up into the Lake district to Windermere and Ambleside , then back down through Kendal, Milnthorpe and Carnforth, then onto Morecambe Promenade :-)
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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on July 22, 2015, 11:59:28 PM: Great pics guys 8) 8)
Mick must try harder you seem to have posted a pic off a kettle ;D ;D

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 24, 2015, 10:44:46 AM: Quote from: Johnwebley on July 18, 2015, 07:05:38 AM
Calne Bike meet,2015

http://www.calnebikemeet.com/

a great day out,lots of bikes,good food,music and hopefully sunny weather,

I don't know were I shall park the Honda,it gets very crowded,

but should be at Kings Arms around 12,30 ish

just a quick "BUMP!!" ,anyone going to Calne saturday??

I shall hopefully wear my sohc tee shirt,

also

saturday 1st August,North Wales show,any one going ??
http://www.llanbikefest.co.uk/

and also the wednesday evening Bikernites,

Hope to see you around
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: matthewmosse on July 24, 2015, 05:33:27 PM: We are nearly packed for Calne, will have better half and kids in tow so no bike, but don't feel too bad about that - my bike gets used 3 times a week for work so clocks up plenty of miles.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on July 24, 2015, 06:02:44 PM: Unfortunately I'm working so I can't make it.

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on July 24, 2015, 07:38:03 PM: I'm off to Brigg in Lincolnshire for the Kettle clinic annual Rally Rideout 8)

http://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6492
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 26, 2015, 04:31:00 PM: Just back from Calne Bike day,

it was brilliant,hot,sunny and great crowd,

I was in Kings Arms,but not wearing my sohc tee shirt,can't find it!!

the CB500 with its owner,minus a sohc tee shirt
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on July 26, 2015, 04:36:59 PM: More great pics John you look very jolly ;) Racking up the miles this year.

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 26, 2015, 04:37:32 PM: Calne bike day pt2
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 26, 2015, 04:46:48 PM: Calne pt3

Allen Millyard was there,and a great bloke,here are some pics and a link for more details

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/11290917/Flying-Millyard-review.html
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 26, 2015, 04:52:52 PM: Calne pt4

a few Hondas
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on July 26, 2015, 08:11:27 PM: Nice bike's John, looks like it was nice and sunny.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 26, 2015, 08:36:26 PM: it was Trig,

I got there around 10,30 ish,and it was a little quiet,blamed it on the wet friday,

but as the day progressed,it filled up,looked like they were arriving till mid afternoon,

its a great event,totally relaxed and cool,well behaved,the whole town seems to welcome the bike/bikers,

put it on your "bucket" list of meets to visit,

sunday was totally different,soaking wet,between drizzel and heavy,good news is the new plug caps and coils/HT leads worked
perfectly,
but !! and a big BUT,

the David Silver pattern disc pads are not much good in the wet,below about 50,and in traffic ,you need to keep dabbing the brake,dry and heat the disc up,

above 50 not quite so much,above 70 ish its ok,guess the higher spin rate drys the disc,
so,be carefull,if your out in the wet,

anyone suggest a better wet weather pad ??

with standard discs
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on July 26, 2015, 08:45:01 PM: I have DSS cheepo pads I find them OK in the wet scratch your disk it makes a difference.Its two up riding when I find it hard to stop.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: matthewmosse on July 26, 2015, 10:25:36 PM: I did see your bike but not you! I really liked the bike though, ( pretty sure it was your bike as same steps it was parked by I think - about 100 yards down the street from kings arms. ) neat twin disk job and same covered chain guard as I intend fitting? It was a good day and deffinately worth a visit though car parking was limmited a bit and the kids were so excited by the bikes and live music that they were a handfull.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on July 29, 2015, 08:44:39 PM: where were you tonight John ?
anyway i was at the the 5 Mile House on the 417
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550 cafe

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hope you are OK JohnWebley

Billy
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: haynes66 on July 29, 2015, 10:18:14 PM: lovely pics there. love that laverda.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 29, 2015, 10:32:55 PM: hi Billy,

I rode past there on sunday in pouring rain,just got dry,and the bike nearly clean,and as we had heavy rain storms this
afternoon,I decided not to chance it,

great pics ,

I intend to be at Drum and monkey next week,but will miss the next one,as I am off to Italy.
cheers
ride safe,see you both next week,

PS,I hope to be in Llandudno on saturday,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on July 31, 2015, 10:17:03 PM: anyone off to Llangollen tomorrow?

http://www.llanbikefest.co.uk/

also,I hope to make the sunday lunch meeting near Burford,Oxon

Fox Inn at OX18 4TB

the weather looks great.perfect excuse to get the wheels spinning ,and the motor hot
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on August 01, 2015, 07:04:13 AM: The Fox Inn looks a nice place for Sunday lunch. Do they get many bikes there?

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 01, 2015, 07:14:57 AM: this sunday is a meeting of the Cotswold Biker group,

so they could get over 1,000

Billy and myself,and several other sohc members visit various venues over the summer,
check the link and dates,
http://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bryanj on August 01, 2015, 08:48:20 AM: The Fox is fantastic Steve, nice river and decent beer/food and if you have to bring the wife Burford garden centre not far away
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 01, 2015, 01:44:55 PM: I'm off to the ponderosa Café on sunday with some of my Kettle Clinic mates ;) cheers Mick.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 01, 2015, 05:35:30 PM: just back from the Llangollen bike fest,

great venue,jeez!!!! some traffic on that A5,and the men with the cash cow cameras,

enjoyed the visit,nice to hear Mike Grant and Foggy,

a few interesting bikes,

PS,these pics are edited/downloaded with the new Windows 10,so its a learning curve !!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on August 01, 2015, 05:57:48 PM: Well Bryan, I'm sitting here by the river at the Fox Inn. Sorry guys, one day early.
Had to spend the day at the Swindon Outlet Mall to took a detour home for an evening meal.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 01, 2015, 06:09:20 PM: Quote from: SteveD CB500F on August 01, 2015, 05:57:48 PM
Well Bryan, I'm sitting here by the river at the Fox Inn. Sorry guys, one day early.
Had to spend the day at the Swindon Outlet Mall to took a detour home for an evening meal.

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leave your credit card behind the bar,I am sure we can find a use for it!!
BTW,hope you enjoy the visit
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bryanj on August 01, 2015, 06:49:26 PM: Have the ducks nicked your food yet!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on August 01, 2015, 08:27:02 PM: No. The little girl at the next table took off her shoes and socks and jumped in to feed them her chips.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on August 02, 2015, 09:12:26 AM: i think i will give it a go
Billy
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 02, 2015, 04:22:26 PM: lovely venue,good beer and food,if a little expensive,

unfortunately,there were more ducks than bike,although at least 2 sohcs

Fox Inn,nr Burford
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 02, 2015, 10:25:50 PM: Some photos from my outings with the Kettleclinic lads n lasses , a group one from last Saturday and some from todays meet at the ponderosa Café nr Llangollen ;), I covered 412 miles last saturday riding over to Brigg then taking part in the rideout and then going home , today I only managed 252 miles 8)
I love riding my bikes ;) cheers Mick.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 02, 2015, 10:38:15 PM: Which one is yours Mick ?
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bryanj on August 03, 2015, 07:01:26 AM: Thats not pricey for Oxfordshire, dont forget Mr Cameron is only just down the road so you are bound to get sc*ewed. Said the ducks were good!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on August 03, 2015, 08:22:47 PM: Meet a guy from Czeck today on a Jawa 150 that had been touring Ireland, Scotland and the UK for the past 3 week's. He had done 5,600 miles on that little two stroke but, did say he had a spare piston in his rucksack ;D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 03, 2015, 08:46:14 PM: This ones mine Julie ;)
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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on August 03, 2015, 09:00:36 PM: Love the bike Mick but can't make my mind up about the wheels.
What are they they look a bit Yamaha'ish

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 04, 2015, 09:07:24 AM: Quote from: mick on August 03, 2015, 08:46:14 PM
This ones mine Julie ;)
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That's a nice looking bike, scenery is stunning too
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 04, 2015, 10:04:37 AM: There Melber Wheels made in Italy Mick ;), they made them for quite a few bikes , and yeah Julie I'm lucky up here the lake district is on half an hour away also the trough of bowland and the Yorkshire dales aren't far away :) cheers Mick.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 05, 2015, 10:09:26 PM: out at Drum & Monkey,near Upton on Severn,

and after another pub near Huntley,,

you will get a break for about 2 weeks,as I sun myself in Italy,flying,not riding there -))))
have fun,ride safe,see you soon
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 05, 2015, 10:25:53 PM: Have a great holiday John, have lots of Ice Cream for me ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on August 06, 2015, 05:53:43 AM: Nice to ride with last night John enjoy Italy

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 07, 2015, 11:05:39 PM: Some photos from Wray Classic Bike Night Last night ;),
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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 07, 2015, 11:08:59 PM: (http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/008_zpsvpbgkyqs.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/mcpuffett/media/008_zpsvpbgkyqs.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on August 07, 2015, 11:18:58 PM: Looked like a grand day out Mick
Where's your Honda ;)

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 08, 2015, 08:02:46 AM: they are both in the shed Mick :-[ they haven't turned a wheel since last year, not enough hours in a day ;) cheers Mick.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Spitfire on August 08, 2015, 08:53:14 AM: Looks like a nice meet Mick, I like the Lord of the Rings paintwork.

Cheers

Den
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Bryanj on August 08, 2015, 04:08:00 PM: Did you notice the hydraulic front brake conversion on the CB200-----probably couldn't get a cable!!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on August 08, 2015, 06:08:51 PM: That was well spotted, looks like it's from a Superdream
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on August 09, 2015, 03:32:37 PM: Went to a local meet at the museum of power plenty of bikes there but a little boring nothing really stood out.Loads of Triumphs & BSA's.
The burlesque girls were good they stopped the old boys in there tracks ;D ;D but couldn't really take photos ;) the jumble was more car boot :(
There was a nice 400/4 though.

Mick

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 15, 2015, 01:58:17 PM: back from sunny Italy,and Switzerland,
great Ice cream,well,I had for force myself just for Julie,

going for sunday lunch,saw a nice little 500,,

only sohc I saw all week,

the most popular bikes are "Burgmann" style super scooters,and HD for the posers
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 15, 2015, 03:38:39 PM: Love the photo of the ice cream John, well, what's left of it anyway ;D ;D ;D I hope you had more than just the one whilst on holiday?.
Hope you had a good break
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 15, 2015, 03:59:54 PM: Quote from: Nurse Julie on August 15, 2015, 03:38:39 PM
Love the photo of the ice cream John, well, what's left of it anyway ;D ;D ;D I hope you had more than just the one whilst on holiday?.
Hope you had a good break

I adore good ice cream,and I did indulge several times a day,well,it was so hot,it kept me cool,
but thought to many pics would just show how greedy I am !!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 16, 2015, 10:34:16 PM: I've had my 750 out 3 times this week for some evening rides 8), I took my camera with me tonight ;),

I went into the Trough of Bowland it's only five minutes away from my house, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_of_Bowland

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 16, 2015, 10:46:34 PM: great pics,

reminds me of a road between Crickhowell and Beaufort,in Mid Wales,very close to the proposed Circuit of Wale Moto GP track
near Ebbw Vale

the next sunny day,I will try to visit and take some piccies

OMG,arn't sohc great for exploring !!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on August 18, 2015, 05:59:03 PM: OUT TODAY,

VERY PLEASANT,WARM AND DRY,

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 18, 2015, 06:22:46 PM: Looks nice there John , its wet up here tonight so no riding for me ;) cheers mick.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: royhall on August 18, 2015, 06:35:29 PM: You must have been in the Trough about an hour after me on Sunday Mick. Really nice bike territory up there. I can easily get a 2 to 3 hour run out of it from my house.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on August 25, 2015, 09:54:24 PM: Hi Roy its 5 minutes from my house and I'm in the trough 8), been up there again today done 52 miles today just bimbling around ;)

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 02, 2015, 12:07:30 AM: since I got back from Hols.
not been to any ride outs,the forecast has been for rain,

really annoyed,but will get out and have some pics.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 04, 2015, 05:18:43 PM: went for a ride out ,first time for ages !!!!

hopefully wednesday Bikers meet at Glos airport will be good weather aswell,,9 th sept

hope to see lots of sohc,and classic bikes there,

anytime after 6pm
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on September 05, 2015, 06:55:44 PM: John
I hope to be there un less its tipping down :-)

niel
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on September 05, 2015, 08:00:26 PM: I hope to be there too. Probably the last one of the year.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 07, 2015, 05:31:12 PM: Well, the house hunting has finally got to me. Before I go totally mad I thought a nice day out on Hettie the Honda was in order. Ended up at Bewl Water near Tunbridge Wells. Nice day out.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on September 07, 2015, 07:32:37 PM: Lovely

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 07, 2015, 07:54:36 PM: Quote from: Nurse Julie on September 07, 2015, 05:31:12 PM
Well, the house hunting has finally got to me. Before I go totally mad I thought a nice day out on Hettie the Honda was in order. Ended up at Bewl Water near Tunbridge Wells. Nice day out.

great pics,Hettie helps to keep your sanity,

best wish on the house hunting,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: MCTID on September 07, 2015, 09:17:48 PM: What a beauty.....I will never forget seeing my first CB400F at a Motorcycle Show at Belle Vue in Manchester......ruby red with gold striping on the tank.....and those four splendiferous sweeping exhaust pipes......just absolutely ferkin gorgeous.

I have to admit that my passion is big bikes with dirty great stonking back tyres (or I don't feel safe), but if I was to buy a small bike....it would probably be a CB400F....or a CB72....or a CB77....or a CB92........I know that you'll forgive my ranting.......

The secret of successful House Hunting is to use Rightmove to save your legs and to find a really knowledgeable Estate Agent who has been around forever and tell him/ her EXACTLY what you are looking for and EXACTLY what you DON'T want. Let them get on with it and do the donkey work. You will be amazed at what they turn up cos they don't like time wasters either and will go all out to get a sale once they know what you want.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on September 09, 2015, 03:52:42 PM: also a meeting at

The Walwyn Arms Inn, Much Marcle, Ledbury

for the VMCC Sunday.

fancy that John? its closer to you.

Billy
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 09, 2015, 04:08:50 PM: those are always fun,

it clashes with the Italian Moto GP,but could get there for mid-afternoon

just about to leave for the airport,hope to see you both around 6 ish

John
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 10, 2015, 08:45:39 PM: lovely evening at Glos airport meeting,

very nice "Black Bomber" there,also a blue 400 four,

Neils CB500T,and my CB500/4,didn't see anyother sohc,

fair amount of air activity ,including a Czech twin turbo prop ,

sorry the pics are so dark,it was after 8pm
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on September 10, 2015, 09:04:58 PM: looks like winter is on its way John but, I was out for a blast today. Very nice day for a ride out.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: royhall on September 15, 2015, 01:21:29 PM: Out and about on the Isle of Man. Really good weather for a change.

Point of Ayre on the Northern most tip of the Island. Next land mass, Scotland.
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Parked up at Port Erin.
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Wouldn't be the same without a cup of tea now would it. A beautiful wooded spot on the slopes of Snaefell.
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Back to the hotel for yet more tea. My mate calls it the "Teapot Grand Prix".
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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: tom400f on September 15, 2015, 02:53:56 PM: Lovely F2 there Roy. Exhaust is "close to original" look... :)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: royhall on September 15, 2015, 03:23:46 PM: Actually Tom, it's not as good as it looks. The pictures make it look as new but it really isn't. Pretty rough in places but it's a low mileage survivor so I don't upgrade anything, just repairs. The exhaust was on it when it came to me, and the PO has had it plated and welded together where the silencer meets the headers. Rot I assume, and I don't think it's going to last much longer. Will have to be replaced with a stainless Motad. Shame really as it sounds really good.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 15, 2015, 05:11:50 PM: Didn't the original F2 have a black end-cap on the exhaust?
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: royhall on September 15, 2015, 05:28:14 PM: It did indeed. Its been fitted with a replica exhaust silencer at some point in its life. Wish they still sold it as its very close to the original. The headers are standard F2 though.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 23, 2015, 10:04:26 PM: out tonight in Tewkesbury,very overcast,only slight drizzle so thats ok,last Biker nite for 2015,think about £10k approx raised for
West Mid air ambulance,

glad I sorted the charging and 2-3 cutting out ,the bike ran like a dream,so a few pics ,(from a new phone)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 23, 2015, 10:07:21 PM: final pics from 2015 Biker nite
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on September 24, 2015, 10:48:04 PM: sorry John, i could not make it her in doors had another opp :-(
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on September 30, 2015, 12:05:19 PM: went for a ride out yesterday,can't waste this lovely sunny weather,

a couple of favourite roads,and a new one,

down to Monmouth,then alone the Wye Valley on the A466,very scenic -)))

got to Chepstow ,and turned right onto the B4235 to Usk,WOW,never ridden this road,mostly well surfaced,full of inclines and bends,
it will warm up your brakes,and give lots of down change practise -))))

then from Usk to Abergavenny and home,

sorry no pics,but hope we can enjoy the weather while we can
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: paul G on September 30, 2015, 12:23:16 PM: Quote from: royhall on September 15, 2015, 01:21:29 PM
Out and about on the Isle of Man. Really good weather for a change.

Point of Ayre on the Northern most tip of the Island. Next land mass, Scotland.
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Parked up at Port Erin.
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Wouldn't be the same without a cup of tea now would it. A beautiful wooded spot on the slopes of Snaefell.
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Back to the hotel for yet more tea. My mate calls it the "Teapot Grand Prix".
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Can't beleive that Roy I parked the car in the exact bay you have in Port Erin. It was raining though but we were on the way back to the airport.
Cheers
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on October 02, 2015, 09:20:54 AM: I saw this lovely 750 racer at a trackday at Assen on Monday.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: royhall on October 02, 2015, 12:26:08 PM: Not a 750 unless its been over-bored. Looks a bit like a 650 engine although I'm no expert on them.

If it's a Pukka racer I think I would do a bit better on the brake front.

Really nicely turned out bike though, a credit to it's owner. Shame all race bike aren't as good as that.

Got me thinking about the next project now, that's quite inspiring. A plan is hatching. :-X :-X
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on October 02, 2015, 12:51:10 PM: my thoughts are an 550,

would be nice with four pipes,black or chrome,

always prefer 60's style racers with 4 L/S drum fronts

but,yes,its very tidy
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Lynx on October 02, 2015, 02:33:47 PM: Yes good point. I assumed it was a 750 but actually does look more like a 550 and it was quite slow on the track. It had a Dutch owner but I never managed to catch up with him.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 02, 2015, 07:51:52 PM: I know, I know, it's not a SOHC Honda :o :o :o :o SORN'd Hettie, the 400/4 the other day, so had to take the Thundercat out today. Lovely warm, sunny ride up to Beachy Head. Although it didn't feel like it, I actulally did just under 4000 miles on Hettie this year, totally drama free and good fun. Need to start packing bikes and bits up soon ready for the move up to the Lincolnshire Wolds, so lots of new roads to investigate next year, which I'm looking forward to very much.
:-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 02, 2015, 08:58:54 PM: Ooooops, here's the picture (bloody Windows 10 !!!)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on October 02, 2015, 09:32:31 PM: looks a lovely day,

be care full in Lincs,watch out for hills,

I hope to do a few more rides before it gets to cold and wet,

saw this place on a BBC 4 prog,thought it worth a visit

http://www.internalfire.com/
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 02, 2015, 09:39:57 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I did say 'Wolds' John, so there are hills, OK, they may not be much higher than speed ramps compared to what you have over your way of course. Anyway, I have purchased a new Ordinance Survey map so I can navigate around the hills if I feel the need and the 400/4 starts struggling with the inclines.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on October 03, 2015, 12:00:36 PM: Who's lovely little SOHC 250 is that ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 03, 2015, 12:23:38 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Green1 on October 10, 2015, 06:24:03 PM: Bit late I know but have you caught up yet Graham ;)

Mick
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on October 11, 2015, 12:59:30 PM: Quote from: Green1 on October 10, 2015, 06:24:03 PM
Bit late I know but have you caught up yet Graham ;)

Mick

Very funny Mick, if it is a tight, bendy road, then the cat will be in my mirrors ;D ;D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on October 11, 2015, 05:19:56 PM: out today,

bit grey,not to sunny,but lots of bikes around,

visited Bus Station at Abergavenny,
and the Steel Horse,nr Abergavenny,

hope for more warm sunny days yet,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Trigger on October 11, 2015, 08:58:24 PM: Can't see your mates SV650 in the picture John ;)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on October 11, 2015, 09:14:24 PM: Quote from: Trigger on October 11, 2015, 08:58:24 PM
Can't see your mates SV650 in the picture John ;)

Peter lives in Salisbury,his idea of a long ride,is to Sammy Miller Museum and back,

the chances of getting him into Wales are between slim,and nil !!

mind you,you need Honda quality to ride over distances !!!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mick on October 16, 2015, 10:50:52 PM: I was out on my 750 yesterday afternoon for a couple of hours ;) cheers Mick.
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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on October 26, 2015, 10:48:11 PM: anyone noticed its getting parky ??

had to put the liner back in my jacket,and wear a neck warmer this week,

no pub meets,so just a potter around,

so far fairly dry,
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on October 26, 2015, 11:07:55 PM: I hope to get out on the Katana on Saturday - providing it passes the MOT on Friday. It'll be the 1st MOT for 12 years, the culmination of a months of rebuilding and fettling. I'll let you know how I get on. We could meet up for a ride in Abergavenny sometime.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: royhall on October 27, 2015, 07:48:13 AM: Wow a Katana. Were going to need some photos of that Mike. Good luck with the MOT.

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Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on October 27, 2015, 06:35:45 PM: Thanks Roy. I'll do a montage of before, during and present when I get around to it.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on October 28, 2015, 07:23:46 PM: I filled the tank with fresh juice, took about 10 minutes of cranking with jump leads on the van battery and it's finally running. It hasn't run for at least a year and certainly not with the new exhaust system so I'm well pleased with it. MOT on Friday. 99
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: matthewmosse on November 29, 2015, 04:56:49 PM: Chucking it down and blowing some out this way. I am going soft, the car is getting used over the bike half the time to go to work, new job means starting before daylight and finishing after dark.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 29, 2015, 05:08:24 PM: Blowing a right hooley here in Dungeness. Bikes all packed up ready for the final move to Lincolnshire Tuesday. Took some up by trailer the other day also with a load of other stuff. Can't wait till the first nice day to start exploring the area on a bike (I get the feeling it won't be any time soon) :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on November 29, 2015, 05:13:29 PM: Welcome to winter 2015. Us people in Wales get it first and worst. The Englanders just get our leftovers.
I was going to use the Katana yesterday as the rain wasn't too bad but the sodding thing refused to start. 15 mins of cranking, aided by jump leads, total waste of time. The 400four (which is SORNed) started first prod. Just goes to show why Hondas are tops.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on November 29, 2015, 06:22:42 PM: Quote from: Nurse Julie on November 29, 2015, 05:08:24 PM
Blowing a right hooley here in Dungeness. Bikes all packed up ready for the final move to Lincolnshire Tuesday. Took some up by trailer the other day also with a load of other stuff. Can't wait till the first nice day to start exploring the area on a bike (I get the feeling it won't be any time soon) :'( :'( :'( :'(

I hope you enjoy,be careful of the steep hills,and hidden valleys !!
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: mike the bike on November 29, 2015, 06:36:07 PM: In Lincolnshire?? ;D
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 29, 2015, 07:51:19 PM: Quote from: mike the bike on November 29, 2015, 06:36:07 PM
In Lincolnshire?? ;D
Yes Mike, will be living on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds so all up hill and down dale, nothing compared to where you live but, still plenty of hills and valleys
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 29, 2015, 07:54:48 PM: Quote from: Johnwebley on November 29, 2015, 06:22:42 PM
Quote from: Nurse Julie on November 29, 2015, 05:08:24 PM
Blowing a right hooley here in Dungeness. Bikes all packed up ready for the final move to Lincolnshire Tuesday. Took some up by trailer the other day also with a load of other stuff. Can't wait till the first nice day to start exploring the area on a bike (I get the feeling it won't be any time soon) :'( :'( :'( :'(

I hope you enjoy,be careful of the steep hills,and hidden valleys !!
I will enjoy John, very much. I have now taken early retirement so will have plenty of time to go out and about and have fun.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: AshimotoK0 on November 29, 2015, 08:15:22 PM: Blowin'a gale here too. Two ridge tiles came off my roof and smashed the bungalow next doors roof :( :-[ :'( :'(.. bloomin winter.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: matthewmosse on November 29, 2015, 08:56:26 PM: Last week I lost the roof off one of my sheds, luckily we moderately recently bough the bit of woods the roof fell onto so I just needed to bung it back on.
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on November 29, 2015, 10:06:16 PM: Quote from: Nurse Julie on November 29, 2015, 07:54:48 PM
Quote from: Johnwebley on November 29, 2015, 06:22:42 PM
Quote from: Nurse Julie on November 29, 2015, 05:08:24 PM
Blowing a right hooley here in Dungeness. Bikes all packed up ready for the final move to Lincolnshire Tuesday. Took some up by trailer the other day also with a load of other stuff. Can't wait till the first nice day to start exploring the area on a bike (I get the feeling it won't be any time soon) :'( :'( :'( :'(

I hope you enjoy,be careful of the steep hills,and hidden valleys !!

I will enjoy John, very much. I have now taken early retirement so will have plenty of time to go out and about and have fun.

good for you -)))) nothing better,,I hope you have as much fun as I have in the last 18months,and I hope all of us retired riders
go on and have so much fun
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: Johnwebley on December 04, 2015, 12:36:20 PM: taking advantage of a break between wet and windy storms,and finding (mainly) dry roads,
it was perfect,bracing breeze,put on a bike,who notices ????

not far,just about 20 miles to get it warmed up,clear the cobwebs out of both it and me !!

put it felt good -))))))))

not worth SORNing when it doesn't pay tax -))))
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on December 06, 2015, 07:59:14 PM: Good boy John,
8)
Title: Re: out and about 2015
Post by: billy192 on April 20, 2016, 08:12:20 PM: moved to 3016