Post by: Nurse Julie on January 01, 2022, 01:32:31 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on January 01, 2022, 01:37:35 PM
Out at Kings Head,Bishop Cleeve with the Cotswolds bikers,
And before you ask,
No I didn't ride a bike, it was too wet,and I detest cleaning,
Good crowd,
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Post by: Laverdaroo on January 01, 2022, 01:47:30 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 01, 2022, 01:50:54 PM
What's Trigger doing taking pictures of his feet?They are my size 4½ feet Roo, in my winter bike riding boots 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Post by: Laverdaroo on January 01, 2022, 02:16:49 PM
we all know Trig has Cuban heels on his bike boots, doesnt everyone?? ::)
I'm just suprised he doesnt tuck his bows in, I find they dont get half as bad if you tuck them into your stripy socks that you roll over the top of the boot!............. ;D
Post by: flatfour on January 01, 2022, 03:55:50 PM
15c and dry roads, though damp was in the air. Anyway, it was good to be out again after nearly three weeks with no riding due to rain, frost and fog!
Post by: philward on January 01, 2022, 04:04:44 PM
Post by: martyn916 on January 01, 2022, 05:55:40 PM
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Post by: Oddjob on January 01, 2022, 07:35:12 PM
My daughter loves Lizards so she'd be made up visiting that place.
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Post by: Laverdaroo on January 01, 2022, 09:41:48 PM
Post by: martyn916 on January 01, 2022, 09:51:53 PM
Is that Sunbeam and S7? it's beautiful, what a thing to own. Well done. :)
Thanks, yeah it's a S7 of 1950 vintage, front brake is worse than a 70's CB but despite its age has enough performance to deal with today's traffic.
Post by: Moorey on March 02, 2022, 11:53:08 AM
As a few on here like aircraft
We have been away for few days. It's not often you get chance to get in one of these. Unfortunately due to a quite recent hip
replacement i couldn't make the final step from the ladder down into the cockpit so she smugly did it. We have been promised a
ride in it later in the year.
A little history
https://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/buccaneer/survivor.php?id=108&image_id=2995
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Post by: Johnwebley on March 02, 2022, 01:37:49 PM
It's not far away,
Thanks
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Post by: Moorey on March 02, 2022, 02:45:30 PM
I really must visit Kemble,
It's not far away,
Thanks
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At the moment it is not open SUN/MON John. Breakfast is good in AV8.
Post by: Johnwebley on March 02, 2022, 02:48:19 PM
Thanks for the info,I really must visit Kemble,
It's not far away,
Thanks
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At the moment it is not open SUN/MON John. Breakfast is good in AV8.
I used to ride past it going to Calne
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Post by: taysidedragon on March 03, 2022, 12:25:25 AM
As a few on here like aircraft
We have been away for few days. It's not often you get chance to get in one of these. Unfortunately due to a quite recent hip
replacement i couldn't make the final step from the ladder down into the cockpit so she smugly did it. We have been promised a
ride in it later in the year.
A little history
https://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/buccaneer/survivor.php?id=108&image_id=2995
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That reminds me of that terrible old joke,
Where do you find buccaneers?
On the side of your buckin head! 🙃
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 23, 2022, 09:03:54 AM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on March 23, 2022, 06:11:11 PM
Very nice,Thanks John. Graham had made a start on the grass by the time I got home ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
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Post by: Johnwebley on March 23, 2022, 06:16:46 PM
On his hands and knees eating it?Very nice,Thanks John. Graham had made a start on the grass by the time I got home
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Being vegetarian is not as healthy as reputed,
You know I have a soft spot for tidy 500s
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Post by: Nurse Julie on March 23, 2022, 07:43:08 PM
Graham, Vegetarian, never 😂😂😂😂. I know you're very partial to CB500/4's John.On his hands and knees eating it?Very nice,Thanks John. Graham had made a start on the grass by the time I got home
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Being vegetarian is not as healthy as reputed,
You know I have a soft spot for tidy 500s
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Graham has almost finished building a UK 500/4 K0 that has so many NOS parts on it, it's looks newer than new 😁😁😁. This one is in black, like your K1. I suggested he has it painted Gold but it was black originally, so that's what it's staying as.
Post by: Johnwebley on March 24, 2022, 03:27:44 PM
Summer gloves, lining out of jacket,
Places visited, Abergavenny, Usk,Aust,Chepstow, Tintern
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Post by: Nurse Julie on March 24, 2022, 06:24:09 PM
Out for the first longish summer ride,Two lots of illegal parking and no Bacon roll 😂😂😂😂😂 I can fully understand the parking on yellow lines but no bacon roll, that's unforgivable 😁😁😁😁
Summer gloves, lining out of jacket,
Places visited, Abergavenny, Usk,Aust,Chepstow, Tintern
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Post by: Johnwebley on March 24, 2022, 06:40:21 PM
Hence my missing a bacon roll and/burger,
I arrived home hungry and thirsty,
The things I put up with when I go for a ride out!!!!
PS,The weather looks good for tomorrow, so I may be tempted to venture to a greasy spoon near Tewkesbury
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Post by: taysidedragon on March 24, 2022, 11:58:56 PM
The burger van normally parked next to the racecourse at Chepstow was missing,Is Harry Tuffins still going, heading north towards Shrewsbury?
Hence my missing a bacon roll and/burger,
I arrived home hungry and thirsty,
The things I put up with when I go for a ride out!!!!
PS,The weather looks good for tomorrow, so I may be tempted to venture to a greasy spoon near Tewkesbury
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Abergavenny bus station was always a good biker stop too.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 25, 2022, 06:48:10 AM
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Post by: Johnwebley on March 25, 2022, 09:08:25 AM
Lots in the general area craven arms north and west
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Post by: taysidedragon on March 25, 2022, 10:16:06 AM
Harry Tuffins is a small chain of supermarkets
Lots in the general area craven arms north and west
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I only know the Craven Arms one on A49. Always used to be a few bikes there. 🍔🌭☕🏍
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 25, 2022, 05:48:18 PM
Riding Millie again feels great, I do love this bike.
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Post by: Laverdaroo on March 25, 2022, 06:00:52 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 25, 2022, 06:04:09 PM
loving that pipe Julie!Thanks Roo. It's an original 70's Yoshi, with a tea bag of a baffle in it, it sounds amazing.
Post by: Johnwebley on March 25, 2022, 09:26:08 PM
for those that would like a night out,raise money for the Air Ambulance,
this is for those members in Oxfordshire,Gloscester area,Worcestershire,Warwickshire,Wiltshire,Avon,
in fact anywere in the south west midlands,
the diary for the biker nights,
I hope to visit them,, I hope to see more sohc bikes attend,
http://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php
come along and have fun
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 26, 2022, 09:25:51 PM
Stopped off at the Woods for a cuppa.
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Post by: Johnny4428 on March 26, 2022, 09:44:11 PM
Post by: Green1 on March 27, 2022, 06:23:47 PM
The ride out idea was short lived as I had to go out and rescue my brother. This is what I found the chain has only done around 1000miles
Post by: Oddjob on March 27, 2022, 06:36:26 PM
Post by: Green1 on March 27, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
I'm wondering if something was thrown up at it as there is a rub mark on the frame
Post by: K2-K6 on March 27, 2022, 07:19:14 PM
Could check both sprocket to see if there's anything gone around inside the chain on one of the links though, trying to force the chain wide on a single link.
Post by: mike the bike on March 27, 2022, 07:54:02 PM
My other bike, the GPZ500S, hasn't run for 7 months because I've been too busy with work, building my car port, then the weather turned shite.
Anyway, I put fresh juice in it and after ½ minute of cranking, it started up. It hadn't been trickle charged or anything, the Motobatt held a good charge over the winter. Dead impressed with that.
Post by: Orcade-Ian on April 06, 2022, 01:38:59 PM
http://www.stallard-engineering.co.uk/stories/Bikes/Japanese/Fife%20Foray.htm
Ian
Post by: Johnwebley on April 14, 2022, 11:20:38 AM
1st Cotswold Bike night at Toddington station ,near Tewksbury and Cheltenham,
nice crowd,
is it me?
but is 16c colder than it used to be ??
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 15, 2022, 05:07:43 PM
Mid Wales lumps and bumps,
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Post by: taysidedragon on April 16, 2022, 02:48:52 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 16, 2022, 03:23:31 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 17, 2022, 07:15:05 PM
Good to be out on the newly restored bike, 60 miles on the clock now, not venturing too far away just yet though. I have kept the revs below 5000 so far, 4000 up to 30 miles, the shells are original so really the only frictional things to bed in are the rebored pistons. Any tips on a running in regime would be welcomed. The only issue at the moment is a reluctance for the revs to fall back to a decent idle when warm. I need to check the cable routing before I dig deeper. I installed taper roller bearings in the steering yesterday which has greatly improved the feel of the front end, also the handlebars now line up with the direction the bike is travelling, which is a bonus. Never having ridden one of these before, the cornering is amazing, makes my Bonneville feel like a big fat pig.Looks good,
Don't load the engine,
Let it spin freely.
Accelerate fairly briskly,
And at times close the throttle and let the motor slow the bike.
The idea is to get pressure behind the rings, help them bed in and seal,
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 20, 2022, 08:00:12 PM
North bank of the Severn estuary,
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Post by: mike the bike on April 20, 2022, 08:45:54 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on April 20, 2022, 09:34:45 PM
Silver Fox cafe, Newham
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Post by: Laverdaroo on April 21, 2022, 12:17:57 AM
Went on a great rideout with the bike club. 14 of us in total and did 131 miles. I needed that.
loving that VF1000R, I nearly bought another one last year but chickened out as I had nowhere really good enough to keep it and didnt want to knacker it. I had such a thing for these, love em.
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 21, 2022, 02:28:17 PM
Went on a great rideout with the bike club. 14 of us in total and did 131 miles. I needed that.
loving that VF1000R, I nearly bought another one last year but chickened out as I had nowhere really good enough to keep it and didnt want to knacker it. I had such a thing for these, love em.
That is a lovely looking VF1000R, Honda had learnt a very hard lesson with the original VF750 and knew they had to make future VFR's cam gear drive to salvage their very damaged reputation. Every time I think of selling my 23 year old VFR800 I get a twinge of guilt, I couldn't live without a VFR and the soundtrack of those cam gears with the unique exhaust note ;D
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 21, 2022, 04:20:30 PM
My pal had such a trick thouR I was always lusting after it it was so lovely.
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Post by: Laverda Dave on April 21, 2022, 08:16:34 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 21, 2022, 08:26:29 PM
Decided after over 100k miles she needs a bit of love............that and the front brakes are now shite after being thrashed around today to Western-Super-Mud and back having a laugh with a chap on a Fi 800.........we had a right hoot ;D
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Post by: Moorey on April 21, 2022, 10:58:58 PM
What a fab way to spend yer jollies. Hope the weather holds, have fun ;)
It’s great we get to ride out all over the country now. The only good part of been old is retirement. ;) ;)
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 22, 2022, 12:18:02 AM
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 27, 2022, 09:23:23 PM
Nor Tewkesbury,
Bloody hell it was chilly
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Post by: Athame57 on April 29, 2022, 07:16:00 AM
Ever gone out for a ride and something nearly impossible happens. On Saturday I was riding up near Trafalgar square, I'd gone out for the ride to kill some time and decided to go see the pro Ukraine protests on Whitehall when suddenly a guy calls my name and chucks his arm over my shoulder. It was 'Danny the Tigger' my BMW riding nephew, who was in London for a weekend with his biker wife who I met for the first time, and another couple of friends who were with them. They are living in Germany, given the condensed nature of their visit and with friends in tow I wasn't planned into the picture but fate had other ideas! He had spotted me because CB400F riders with a Tiger on their backs are not very common anywhere these days. One of those million to one encounters.
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 29, 2022, 07:59:14 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 29, 2022, 09:16:10 AM
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Ever gone out for a ride and something nearly impossible happens. On Saturday I was riding up near Trafalgar square, I'd gone out for the ride to kill some time and decided to go see the pro Ukraine protests on Whitehall when suddenly a guy calls my name and chucks his arm over my shoulder. It was 'Danny the Tigger' my BMW riding nephew, who was in London for a weekend with his biker wife who I met for the first time, and another couple of friends who were with them. They are living in Germany, given the condensed nature of their visit and with friends in tow I wasn't planned into the picture but fate had other ideas! He had spotted me because CB400F riders with a Tiger on their backs are not very common anywhere these days. One of those million to one encounters.
That's a great bit of Serendipity chuffed for you!
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2022, 09:59:51 PM
The Fleece, Bretforton,
Olde worlde, great character,
Good crowd,
101 miles round trip,
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Post by: Spitfire on May 08, 2022, 07:44:11 PM
Here's a few pickies
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Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Johnwebley on May 08, 2022, 07:46:42 PM
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 08, 2022, 09:07:45 PM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on May 08, 2022, 10:28:39 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 08, 2022, 11:16:08 PM
So a Vincent frame with a Norton engine?
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It looks like a Vincent V twin engine.
Post by: K2-K6 on May 09, 2022, 08:46:29 AM
Norvin as used generally is a norton motorcycle with a Vincent engine, so you can see the lineage. Vincent didn't really have a frame, engine is structural with an oil tank bolted to the heads and carrying a steering headstock on that assembly, added to which was always girder type forks (aluminium high tensile blades on expensive models) then rear subframe with cantilevered swingarm bolted to rear of engine.
But by that protocol the Triton should be a "Noriumph" which would sound odd :)
Others are Vin-Cati and Tri-Bsa with different mixes.
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 09, 2022, 09:12:51 AM
Post by: Spitfire on May 09, 2022, 09:22:07 AM
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Some other photos, another Vincent special, a Comet in a Suzuki.
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And this
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Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Johnwebley on May 09, 2022, 09:27:09 AM
My little 500,
A rare picture, it hardly leaves the house
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Post by: K2-K6 on May 09, 2022, 09:28:15 AM
Post by: K2-K6 on May 09, 2022, 09:31:25 AM
It's difficult to see from the photo but it appears the builder has managed to slot the Vinnie engine into the featherbed frame whilst keeping the frame intact. I have never seen that done before, in normal circumstances the top rail has to be cut out to allow the cylinder heads to fit in the space available. Same applies to the bottom loop. The frame may be cut on the other side. Either way it appears as though the engine will have to come out to get either head off. Fantastic work though, looks factory.
There appears to be newer Featherbed frames being made Dave, saw some a few years back at Ace that had Suzuki fours in them like this one.
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Often with bigger diameter tubing too.
Post by: MrDavo on May 09, 2022, 10:27:13 AM
I always fancied squeezing a Harley Sportster engine into a featherbed frame (it can be done, I’ve seen one) mainly so I could register it as a HarDon.
I’ll get my coat.
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 09, 2022, 12:13:09 PM
I've seen that Suzuki at Kempton a couple of times Nigel, another nice build. Dave Degans used to make his own featherbed frames, I think Eric Patterson put a V-Twin JAP in one of them for his Bonneville record attempts.It's difficult to see from the photo but it appears the builder has managed to slot the Vinnie engine into the featherbed frame whilst keeping the frame intact. I have never seen that done before, in normal circumstances the top rail has to be cut out to allow the cylinder heads to fit in the space available. Same applies to the bottom loop. The frame may be cut on the other side. Either way it appears as though the engine will have to come out to get either head off. Fantastic work though, looks factory.
There appears to be newer Featherbed frames being made Dave, saw some a few years back at Ace that had Suzuki fours in them like this one.
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Often with bigger diameter tubing too.
Mr Davo, yep I've seen Harley engines in the featherbed, a company did a limited run of them a few years ago, can't remember who it was though, I know you could order one via the Ace Cafe! The name would be good😁
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 09, 2022, 12:17:25 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 09, 2022, 12:37:10 PM
Post by: MCTID on May 09, 2022, 01:01:07 PM
Here's one that Dave Degens built years ago...........in his version of a Featherbed Frame.
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 09, 2022, 03:20:37 PM
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Post by: Johnny4428 on May 09, 2022, 03:27:38 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on May 09, 2022, 07:16:01 PM
Get us some of that green turkish delight........
........nomnom!
🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮Yuk.... I don't know how anyone can eat soft green soap rolled in talcum powder. Anyways, we're not in Turkish Cyprus, we are in Greek Cyprus, North West of Cyprus, luckily not seen any Turkish Delight here 🤣🤣🤣 Graham likes to go places he can speak the lingo and he speaks fluent Greek. I don't think he can speak Turkish 🤔🤔🤔
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 10, 2022, 11:28:09 AM
Green soap dusted in talc mmmmmmm. Id ask for some greek delight but that sounds a bit rude doesnt it? ;D
Have a lovely time bith of you.
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 11, 2022, 07:42:11 PM
Out at Gloucester airportNice (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220511/ed38fbe725e8d969ad38e1dc8058bb89.jpg)
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 25, 2022, 07:34:16 PM
Nice crowd, took the RD tonight (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220525/937ed7159b470db3bca341cffb60e95b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220525/17d948beca62cba1eadf696a6710d043.jpg)
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Post by: Laverdaroo on May 29, 2022, 12:38:20 PM
Out between Ross and Gloucester on the A40Well a bit further out and about than most of you and strictly not on two wheels but here’s South Carolina looking rather nice so albeit not a Honda in site, thought you might like it all the same. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220529/859c7bbbc6b5c218735b2565b6f2c1ae.jpg)
Nice crowd, took the RD tonight (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220525/937ed7159b470db3bca341cffb60e95b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220525/17d948beca62cba1eadf696a6710d043.jpg)
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Post by: Oddjob on May 29, 2022, 01:07:21 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 29, 2022, 02:04:48 PM
The mint is in the koi though. It’s been fairly ignored and I’ve got my work cut out. It appears everyone’s just tossed it off over here and there’s very little stock in the sale tanks so if I can get another 800-900 new koi spawned and into rearing ponds before I go I’ll be happy.
Going to be a bit of a task!
Bit warm here!, 100% humidity and 35C
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Post by: Laverdaroo on May 29, 2022, 02:08:50 PM
Yup, that many
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Post by: Oddjob on May 29, 2022, 02:33:03 PM
You could of course go for a bit of Alligator wrestling, be sure to get a mate to video it though, with sound so we can hear the screaming ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Moorey on May 29, 2022, 07:50:51 PM
It's been a long while since iv'e been out on this one and lately I have been thinking about selling it, but a very pleasant day out today has brought a change of heart.
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Post by: Laverdaroo on May 29, 2022, 11:35:17 PM
It's been a long while since iv'e been out on this one and lately I have been thinking about selling it, but a very pleasant day out today has brought a change of heart.
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What a great looker that is!
I bet it’s great just pootling about on that on a sunny day down to the pub and back.
Love it
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Post by: Spitfire on May 30, 2022, 10:09:47 AM
Cheers
Dennis
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 01, 2022, 07:12:50 PM
Several CB750 in blue
Lovely evening (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/fb464fec02c3f45dd2a9154cd8dab482.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/8f22ca2fd1b777a3a96f897a250ae378.jpg)
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 01, 2022, 07:17:11 PM
Out at Morgan motor, MalvernPrototype (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/5f51e734ef436992e9ded367ac348881.jpg)
Several CB750 in blue
Lovely evening (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/fb464fec02c3f45dd2a9154cd8dab482.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/8f22ca2fd1b777a3a96f897a250ae378.jpg)
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 08, 2022, 07:06:21 PM
First a visit to Kemble, then on to Stroud for the bikers night (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220608/89f4bcfcdaeffde81acc77a251027488.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220608/08226848a2ed4a8e66ac505135280ce1.jpg)
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 15, 2022, 07:27:48 PM
Great weather, great crowd,
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 15, 2022, 07:48:20 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 15, 2022, 08:08:40 PM
Out at Morton in marsh,A couple more pictures
Great weather, great crowd,
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A 500 on Italian steroids?
And a plaque in memory of a biker knocked off his bike and killed here last weekend,
The local pub,Black Bear Inn,
Donated hand made burgers in exchange for a donation,
Well worth a fiver of anyone's money (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220615/9ed9205a0503df6c17eacdc8240b915a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220615/dc15db9e58eb472935704f4c20e0b2f9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220615/b69540abd1b00e644ca1fe505135e297.jpg)
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 15, 2022, 09:05:39 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 22, 2022, 07:45:31 PM
Much Marcle
Great weather, good crowd (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220622/7583722c8b57547625b7185a7daa8b2d.jpg)
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 22, 2022, 07:51:52 PM
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritige bike night last week at East Kirkby had 1897 bikes turn up.
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These pics were taken half way through the evening, the field that is half full ended up full and they started using the middle (empty) field for bikes as well.
Post by: Johnwebley on June 29, 2022, 07:44:00 PM
Unfortunately had to pay tribute to a rider that was killed after last week's meet,
A417,Maismoor,
RIP
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 29, 2022, 07:52:45 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 06, 2022, 10:09:13 PM
Lovely evening
A CS1 Norton, still owned and ridden by the same family since new.
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Post by: Bryanj on July 06, 2022, 11:02:12 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on July 13, 2022, 07:47:47 PM
Look what just rode in(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220713/91db24adc4586e9853ccec9db7685542.jpg)
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Post by: Laverda Dave on July 14, 2022, 07:52:37 AM
Post by: MrDavo on July 14, 2022, 05:13:34 PM
The CL450 isn't really the 'Scrambler' it was marketed as in the States (too heavy), but it gives me the confidence to explore unpaved roads that I wouldn't take my other bikes anywhere near. It's all fine and dandy on this part, but later I encountered a steep down hill section where storms had washed away big chunks of the track.
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Post by: haynes66 on July 25, 2022, 07:43:43 PM
Post by: Bryanj on July 25, 2022, 09:56:59 PM
I agree nice Bently but not a "blower"
Post by: Trigger on July 26, 2022, 06:01:39 AM
Nice corner of a DS by the Morgan and i wonder if that was a real lotus mk1.
I agree nice Bently but not a "blower"
Yes, it is a real Lotus mate ;)
If you have a look back up the page to Boston Bike Night, the gold FS1E was found by the new owner dumped in a skip. You get barn finds, shed finds but, that is a very good skip find :o
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 26, 2022, 10:57:25 AM
Went for a ride yesterday and ended up at a little classic car show at Doddington Hall near Lincoln. Free to get in and the coffee was great. It was arranged by the Masons. Lots of Harleys there. Its getting very worrying now when I see cars that I owned in the past that were quite new are now classed as 'classics', such as a VW Scirocco 😂
I know what you mean Julie - I sold my Mk1 1275 Cooper S in 1973 for what was back then a good price £425 I think it was!
Post by: Orcade-Ian on July 26, 2022, 12:18:59 PM
Super Cub trip to Kinlochbervie
Supposedly trying to reduce the number of bikes in the shed, I (rather) foolishly ended up buying a 1995 BMW R100 RT Classic, so decided that I might move my CBF600 SA on to a friend nearby who had asked on a few occasions if I might sell it to him. Having had a few decent runs out on the BMW - including a recent 1200 mile trip down to Yorkshire and Lancashire, I realised that the Honda could go to its new owner, Les who later asked if I fancied a trip down to Kinlochbervie and on to the extreme west point at Sheigra - a place he had had on his 'bucket list' for many years and this would be his first longish ride on his new acquisition.
I elected to take the C125 Super Cub, well outclassed in size and performance by the CBF 600 but with many single track roads with passing places and the World and his wife in hoards of camper vans, I was not too worried about the mis-match - we wouldn't be riding fast anyway.
Ferry tickets bought, bikes checked over and fuelled up, it was time to get up at silly o'clock for the 15 mile ride to the ferry terminal in Stromness and the 6.30 sailing to Scrabster.
Off the boat at just after 8, the initial ride along the north coast was into a head wind but progress was adequate and we stopped for a bacon roll and a drink at a lovely place in Tongue, just before the link road across the Kyle. We both refuelled in Durness by the Smoo caves, which was 25p per litre CHEAPER than a fellow motorcyclist had paid earlier the same day in Inverness on his ride up. It cost me £5.50 to brim the 3.7 litre tank on the C125, whereas the 600 had consumed £17.50's worth over the same distance.
Stopping in Sheigra at the end of the road overlooking the Atlantic, Les had at last fulfilled one of his 'long term ambitions' - a result! As I was sort of 'timekeeper' and bearing in mind that we had the return ferry booked at 7 o'cIock that same evening it transpired that we had already used up about 4 of our 9+ available hours and rather than hammer along a different but longer route back, perhaps it might be more prudent to retrace our steps - the views are stunning whichever way you travel those roads. This would give us more time to enjoy the ride and include another food stop, so we made once again for that excellent cafe in Tongue.
The C125 has a digital fuel gauge like many modern bikes - with 6 blocks showing full, down to 1 for 'reserve'. This single block eventually starts to flash, and I have yet to find out just how far you can go before the inevitable happens. As we both carry extra fuel - a whole litre in my case!, I was not concerned about running dry on this relatively new machine, hopefully still having a clean tank. In the event the last block started flashing about 30 miles before the ferry but I easily managed to get beyond that point and into Thurso to re-fuel and even then, could only get 3.2 litres into the 3.7 litre tank. So I still haven't managed to ascertain the point at which I might have to walk! This necessity to carefully plan routes where fuel would be available would not be a challenge for anyone living in more populated areas but we are at the rather quieter, sparsely inhabited northern end of the British Isles!
We still had sufficient time to stop for a coffee at the 'Weigh Inn' at the Scrabster turn off, where we joined a whole group of Czech riders touring on modern Indians - on a dozen or so bikes, before heading along to the Hamnavoe for our return crossing. All in all, a very pleasant day out, covering just over 250 miles, which is now the furthest I have ridden the C125 in one day and considering the many single track roads with so many pauses in passing places, I'm quite confident that distance could be exceeded if you so wished.
Ian
Post by: Johnwebley on July 26, 2022, 05:31:42 PM
loved the DS estate, Safari,
Hereford M & T were Citreon dealers in the 70s
Post by: K2-K6 on July 26, 2022, 06:10:55 PM
loved the DS estate, Safari,
Hereford M & T were Citreon dealers in the 70s
Away from thread topic, but a famous one for those that watched the sidecars at races
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Post by: Bryanj on July 26, 2022, 07:07:36 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 26, 2022, 10:36:26 PM
So were Mead and Tomkinson Gloucester, i got to work on all the upturned snails(2cv)🤣🤣🤣
Lesbian limo’s we used to call them. 🤣
Post by: Johnwebley on August 03, 2022, 07:41:57 PM
Drum and Monkey, Upton on Severn
Great crowd
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Post by: Johnwebley on August 09, 2022, 10:19:51 PM
Into mid Wales, and Snowdonia
Route from home to Borth,just north of Aberystwyth,
Machynlleth to Mach loop, were various air forces do low flying practice
On to Portmadoc, them home
Total distance, 273miles,
New significant number
As you can see, the scenery is like Norfolk and the Lincolnshire wolds (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220809/450890e5cd4c785680f37ff81839ac81.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220809/fbd09f18bfbcf05ac5bda9e4602215b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220809/943d48f055242bb5aed83349bafe8164.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220809/75599018ae0a65157c2078c22527cd32.jpg)
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Post by: Johnwebley on August 10, 2022, 06:39:04 PM
Cold Aston, just south Bourton on the water
Warm evening
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Post by: Johnny4428 on August 11, 2022, 01:04:59 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 15, 2022, 02:55:53 PM
Thundering here now and rain on its way.
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Post by: smoothoperator on August 15, 2022, 04:36:54 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 15, 2022, 04:48:12 PM
Lovely background Julie ;)Haha, totally unintentional to take a pic of the ladies toilets and the Cafe at Willy Woods Steve, 😊😊😊. I was sitting over in the shade on the grass and though as I hadn't put anything on Out and About recently, I will do it today 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Of all the fantastic places we ride, I agree, the background could have been better 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Post by: Laverdaroo on August 19, 2022, 06:12:23 PM
Love theat bike its absolutely gorjuss! Never ridden a 750, looking forwad to eventually having a go an getting one
Post by: MCTID on August 21, 2022, 02:54:58 PM
Makes a change from smelly old bikes (for smelly old artillery bits and bobs). Got out on my bike today as it's 6 weeks since my Hernia Operation, and as I just live down the road....why not. My dear old Mum bought me one of these sets when I was a nipper.........who'd have thought I'd grow up to serve as a TA Gunner for 15 years. Certainly not me when I was a raggedy arsed kid !
Great turnout with loads of Families and plenty of locals dressing up in their 1940's gear in the lovely sunshine....and I saw more Sergeants parading in their uniform than the British Army has ever had in it's ranks ! LOL.
Post by: Orcade-Ian on August 21, 2022, 06:50:44 PM
A nearby friend, Leslie who had recently bought my CBF 600 SA8 asked if I fancied another day trip into Caithness and Sutherland sometime. I'm always up for a ride out and after taking the Honda 350/4 to our annual rally then following that with a trip to our own (very wet!) Dounby Show, I felt that it was the most suitable machine for our proposed trip, so set about fitting a rear rack from David Silver and making brackets to mount my QD top box base plate on it. This would allow me to put the large Honda top box on, hopefully not having to 'rent space' in the panniers and top box on the Les's CBF. I decided that rather than get up at some dark ungodly hour for the 06.30 sailing on the Friday, I would avail myself of the Bed and Breakfast option on the MV Hamnavoe the night before. Leslie would then meet me after breakfast to pair up the intercoms so we could then ride together as soon as the ferry docked at 8 on the Friday morning
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Leaving the ferry we headed out west to take some occasionally well surfaced quiet roads through Forss, south to Westfield, on to Scotscalder and then via Loch Watten across to Wick; I wanted to visit their motorcycle shop, AMS that Les had introduced me to on a previous trip - I was in search of a new waterproof riding jacket. I had quite a specific set of requirements for this new jacket and wasn't really hopeful of finding one but Paul, the proprietor found exactly the thing for me and Les kindly managed to squeeze my original into a pannier.
Using the fairly quiet A99 we had a very pleasant ride down to Latheron and made a deliberate detour back north and then via Smerral to join the A9 south at Latheronwheel - the quaint little harbour here has picnic tables overlooking the North Sea, where pods of dolphins can often be seen - well worth a visit if you have time when travelling to and from the North coast.
South now on the A9 to Brora via the Berriedale Braes and Helmsdale, where Leslie informed me that he thought that something had just dropped off the back of my bike, so we pulled into a lay-by and had a look around and he noticed that one of my lower 'half clamps' on the rear rack had disappeared.
All entirely my fault as this was a trial run with the new plate attached to the rack, so I hadn't loctited the bolts until I knew it all worked, then they could be tidied up and finish polished - hey ho, that's life! He kindly offered to go back to where he thought it might be whilst I checked all other fastenings and he found the proverbial 'needle in a haystack' in the middle of the road. We pressed on having ascertained that everything was still safe with the remaining brackets and stopped as planned at Harry Gow's in Brora to pick up pies and sticky buns as rumbling tums halted our progress. Fuelled up (bikes too!) a short time later and heading back north to take the narrow road up through Glen Loth and onto Kinbrace - an area sadly overlooked as most folk just hammer up and down the A9, often in some sort of self-imposed hurry. This road has deteriorated somewhat since I last used it - lots more grass down the middle, favoured by most of the sheep but with care it's still a lovely way to see some great scenery and birdlife. This was the only rain we had all day and as soon as we joined the Helmsdale/Kinbrace, slightly more major road with a better surface devoid of grass, it became dry again - typical!
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I wanted to show Les the visitor centre at the Forsinard railway station in the Flow Country so we made a short detour there. This whole area is of great ecological importance in that it is the largest expanse of peat bog in Europe, covering some 1500 square miles, continually capturing carbon from the atmosphere. We struck up a conversation with a couple in a camper van from the Netherlands, also enjoying the impressive visitor centre. From here it was a very enjoyable ride back to the north coast at Melvich and then along the A836 for our to return to Scrabster, even allowing us yet another coffee stop at the Weigh Inn before catching the 7 pm boat back home.
Waiting in the queue for loading, we were joined by a group of Norwegian motorcyclists on modern 'adventure bikes' mostly BMWs and Triumphs and the 350 seemed to grab their interest - one very knowledgable chap had no idea that people in Orkney were even interested in classic bikes! We exchanged details and met up with two of them the following day so that I could take them to a couple of my friends classic collections of Kawasakis, Hondas, BMWs and Triumphs - they were astounded to say the least. One of the friends with Kawasaki triples knew some of the contacts of the Norwegian guys and is also into Vintage tractors, just as they are - small World eh?
Leslie seems very pleased with my old CBF, which has only just completed 10,000 miles in its 14 year life and I think the little classic 350 Four is ideally suited to these short one day trips into the fairly unspoilt roads around Sutherland and Caithness and 200 miles is a comfortable distance, allowing time to see many of the areas hidden gems.
Post by: Skoti on August 22, 2022, 09:34:30 AM
Wife took old stink wheels, I followed the haze of smoke...
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Post by: robvangulik on August 22, 2022, 11:39:04 AM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on August 22, 2022, 09:09:11 PM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on August 22, 2022, 10:37:19 PM
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Post by: Laverdaroo on August 22, 2022, 11:23:49 PM
Took the Morini out today for only it's second ride this year. A lovely morning on the roads around Sarrat, Chesham and Great Missenden in Bucks.
OOO, didnt know you had one of those!
Always fancied a bash on one of those as its one of the few twins Ive not experienced. Ive not even ever heard one run. Thats a smashing thing Dave!
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 23, 2022, 08:44:06 AM
Took the Morini out today for only it's second ride this year. A lovely morning on the roads around Sarrat, Chesham and Great Missenden in Bucks.
OOO, didnt know you had one of those!
Always fancied a bash on one of those as its one of the few twins Ive not experienced. Ive not even ever heard one run. Thats a smashing thing Dave!
They are lovely bikes, a bit on the small side for anyone over 5'8" but they really do handle. The clip-ons are pure agony in town and the dry and grabby clutch are not suited to town work either but out on the open roads they are sublime. The exhaust note is addictive and playing tunes on the gearbox is a must, they thrive on revs like a stroker. I first saw one of these when it came past me when I was on my CB160 on my way to technical college in 1980. When I got there I parked up next to it! I bought this one as a wreck 15 years ago (couldn't afford a decent one!) and restored it over a couple of years.
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 25, 2022, 08:37:02 PM
Took the bike for a run,I don't know how I missed this when you posted it John. But..... No, it doesn't look anything like Lincolnshire or Norfolk 😂😂😂😂😂
Into mid Wales, and Snowdonia
Route from home to Borth,just north of Aberystwyth,
Machynlleth to Mach loop, were various air forces do low flying practice
On to Portmadoc, them home
Total distance, 273miles,
New significant number
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That's sounds a great day out.
Post by: Laverdaroo on August 26, 2022, 12:19:11 PM
Post by: Oddjob on August 26, 2022, 01:13:17 PM
I freely apologise now, I should have taken a pic, which I'll do if I ever see it again. It was a really nice restoration but done 20 years ago, exhaust was original and was completely immaculate, not an ounce of rust on it. I was never a fan of the CJ series, in fact it's my pet hate bike but this was really good. I'm not easily impressed but this did impress me.
Owner never been on this site but I told him what it was and what we do and maybe he'll pop on and post a pic. He has a few of them and also had a 1962 Ariel along with it being ridden by his Dad.
A really nice Velocette there, brand new engine, new cases, new crank, new everything, cost £6500 to build. Even had an eleccy start on it and all the electrics were modern. I'll take a pic of that as well next time.
Meet is every Thursday night if anyone is in the area, get there early as by 9.30 most have gone these days as the nights draw in.
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 26, 2022, 03:38:57 PM
Give over Julie, its spitting image of up by Caister and its snow capped fells? ;DTis true Roo. We do get plenty of snow on Caister Top.
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 26, 2022, 04:01:19 PM
Riding around the edge of The Wash today, as close as you can get without sinking. I've enlarged the last photo to show the Outer Trial Bank, a disaster of a project to store fresh water in a resovoir type construction in The Wash. I was on Millie the 550 Mongrel and Trig was on his 750K6. Probably not the most suitable bikes for the exercise but great fun. I got within 25 yards of home and my throttle cable snapped. 1 only have 1 cable, no return cable so luckily it was only a short push onto the drive.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Trial_Bank#:~:text=The%20Outer%20Trial%20Bank%20is,UK%20governmental%20water%20resources%20scheme. :)
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Post by: Oddjob on August 26, 2022, 04:38:43 PM
Post by: Spitfire on August 26, 2022, 07:20:29 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 26, 2022, 07:32:35 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on August 26, 2022, 07:52:04 PM
Post by: Spitfire on August 28, 2022, 08:45:03 PM
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Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Laverdaroo on August 28, 2022, 11:12:24 PM
80 odd miles and the soul is fully recharged
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on September 02, 2022, 01:11:36 PM
This is overlooking Rousay from the top of the Hillside Road
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.......and then just a short distance from home with the view towards the Brough of Birsay
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Ian
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 02, 2022, 06:39:38 PM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on September 02, 2022, 07:06:43 PM
Yes, it's a very special place - 17 years of pure enjoyment! It must be about time you folk ventured up here some time soon - can't always promise good weather but can guarantee a warm welcome and lots of interesting stuff to see (as well as lots of tasty machinery)
Ian
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 02, 2022, 07:10:44 PM
Hi Julie,I've already added it to my list of places to go Ian. I'm gradually getting through the list 😊😊😊😊
Yes, it's a very special place - 17 years of pure enjoyment! It must be about time you folk ventured up here some time soon - can't always promise good weather but can guarantee a warm welcome and lots of interesting stuff to see (as well as lots of tasty machinery)
Ian
Post by: Johnwebley on September 03, 2022, 03:16:27 PM
Julie, you should have a couple of weeks free mid November
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Post by: Laverdaroo on September 03, 2022, 03:23:41 PM
Post by: Sesman on September 03, 2022, 05:09:51 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 03, 2022, 07:04:02 PM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on September 03, 2022, 07:19:38 PM
There are quite a few good quality self catering places here in Orkney which can make it more cost effective if folks can share. I'm sure Johnny and I (plus a great many others up here) can put something together to make it a memorable time,
Ian
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 03, 2022, 08:23:09 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 03, 2022, 11:02:18 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on September 04, 2022, 01:53:47 AM
I did the 500 before it became known as the 500….brilliant. Since it became ‘known’ the traffic is horrendous and getting accommodation and shoulder room in the pubs is woeful. Sorry to be a doom munger. It’s great for the Scot’s though.
It's got way too busy now and some of the locals hate it. Too many people blocking roads, no manners and dumping litter everywhere. The peace and quiet they had before has mostly gone.
Lots of other brilliant roads in Scotland. The North East is excellent, the A93 for example, or Cairn O'Mount.
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 04, 2022, 07:34:12 AM
Post by: Sesman on September 04, 2022, 08:31:51 AM
I did the 500 before it became known as the 500….brilliant. Since it became ‘known’ the traffic is horrendous and getting accommodation and shoulder room in the pubs is woeful. Sorry to be a doom munger. It’s great for the Scot’s though.
Just to qualify, I wouldn’t want to discourage anybody from doing it. It’s still a great experience, but your expectations of clear roads and stress free riding from Applecross to Lock Carron, on to Ullapool and beyond may need some recalibration. Book early, travel early and you won’t be disappointed. It’s just not like it was say 10 years ago, but then again what is?. Me, I’d head for the Massive Central in June….oh, no what have I done😀
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Post by: martyn916 on September 04, 2022, 09:34:40 AM
Not as far north as the Orkney Islands but weather and roads on Syke have been wonderful last week and another week of holiday remaining so fingers crossed for good weather. Been doing the highlands every year for the last 17 years but never been to Orkney (on list to do) but done Outer Hebredies, NC500 (17 years ago when it eas quieter) and much of Scotland from the borders north. Much better and quiter roads than the northwest of England.
If tou're thinking about doing Scotland - do it and you won't regret it :)
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Post by: Laverdaroo on September 04, 2022, 01:18:35 PM
I did the 500 before it became known as the 500….brilliant. Since it became ‘known’ the traffic is horrendous and getting accommodation and shoulder room in the pubs is woeful. Sorry to be a doom munger. It’s great for the Scot’s though.
Just to qualify, I wouldn’t want to discourage anybody from doing it. It’s still a great experience, but your expectations of clear roads and stress free riding from Applecross to Lock Carron, on to Ullapool and beyond may need some recalibration. Book early, travel early and you won’t be disappointed. It’s just not like it was say 10 years ago, but then again what is?. Me, I’d head for the Massive Central in June….oh, no what have I done😀
I had a fantastic time in the Central massive, been about a dozen times. my old outlaws lived down there, awesome roads and great people. Bit dull motorwaying it down there but once youre there its fantastic
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 04, 2022, 02:51:05 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 04, 2022, 03:08:46 PM
Furthest I've been up is Lommond for weeks mooching and Edinburgh but that was exibiting at the Scottish bike show some 20 years ago, didnt really see much except a wet grey Edinburgh and a lot of dripping bikers at the show. I do remember being hit in the eye by a bumble bee when I lifted my visor up momentarily, felt like I'd been hit with a golf ball and looked like I'd been hit with a cream egg. Resulted in a shut eye and a black eye like a pound of liver for a week. Didnt really notice much while I was there, I didn't have stereo vision so it might have been nice, I dont know. :o ;D
Swore I'd go back up ;D
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 04, 2022, 09:08:50 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 14, 2022, 06:49:57 PM
North Cheltenham RFC
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Post by: Spitfire on September 18, 2022, 09:59:07 AM
The boss and I try to go to as many meetings as possible at Oulton and thoroughly enjoy them.
I'm not a fan of most modern bikes but this caught my eye.
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Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Laverda Dave on September 18, 2022, 12:11:35 PM
Post by: Spitfire on September 18, 2022, 12:13:50 PM
That's nice. Not sure about the seat colours but some lovely detailing. Bet it sounded nice as well.
Sure did
Post by: Bryanj on September 18, 2022, 12:59:54 PM
Post by: Spitfire on September 18, 2022, 02:35:44 PM
Did you ever hear Blaster Bates story of the naming of Knicker Brook? Well worth a listen if you havent
Gosh that's tickled something in my deeply buried memory Bryan, will have to investigate
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Oddjob on September 18, 2022, 02:47:56 PM
Post by: Bryanj on September 18, 2022, 03:00:35 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 18, 2022, 03:29:26 PM
Did you ever hear Blaster Bates story of the naming of Knicker Brook? Well worth a listen if you havent
I have every album! I was exposed to that at a very early age.
"Lept up, rolled off, call it what you will, left her with her draws on the deckshelf; pink you see........." ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Bryanj on September 18, 2022, 04:16:32 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 18, 2022, 04:28:45 PM
Mu old dear always said that he swore beautifully ;D
Post by: Orcade-Ian on September 19, 2022, 07:18:08 PM
Anyway, sorry it's not a single OHC Honda - I'll try better next time!
This is near Burray, overlooking Scapa Flow:
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Ian
Despite extensive research, I still can't locate the bit that Churchill built - perhaps they should be renamed 'The Italian Prisoners of War Barriers'?
Post by: Skoti on September 20, 2022, 10:16:07 AM
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Loads of stuff compared with my humble luggage for two.
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Post by: SPR on September 24, 2022, 12:35:44 PM
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Post by: Oddjob on September 24, 2022, 12:44:16 PM
Ever visited Carsington Water near Matlock Bath? recommend it, really nice. Take yer trunks and have a go at paddle boarding ;D ;D
Post by: SPR on September 24, 2022, 01:09:00 PM
Looks like the side stand is hitting the No2 exhaust pipe and there's a drain hose incorrectly routed if that's staining on the same pipe. Best remedy both of those before they become a bigger problem.
Ever visited Carsington Water near Matlock Bath? recommend it, really nice. Take yer trunks and have a go at paddle boarding ;D ;D
Just been and checked and stand isn't touching and I can't get it to no matter how hard I wiggle ( it obviously had at one point as there was a tiny dent - but this looks old) ........ rerouted a rogue drain pipe :)
Carsington is lovely but I don't think I need to inflict me in trucks attempting paddle boarding !!! ;D
Thanks
Simon
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on September 24, 2022, 03:22:16 PM
Nice run out to Matlock and surrounding areas .... must say the bike handles like a dream now the 20+ year old tyres have been changed ::)
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Fishpond pub. My lad works there. Were you out earlier on the week too in the area as saw a 500 and said to my wife it was exactly like mine was..?
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 24, 2022, 03:30:27 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 24, 2022, 03:37:06 PM
Makes netting at night really rather pleasant. It beats netting in the UK, where you generally ahve two pairs of tracksuit bottoms on, a couple of t shirts, a hoody a cap and a dry suit and neoprene gloves. Generally in the ice!!
Dont mind it somuch over here, shorts, vest and a pair of crocs.................Nice ;D
On the down side...............wish I had a bike here, I'm getting cold turkey already :(
Post by: SPR on September 24, 2022, 03:48:27 PM
Fishpond pub. My lad works there. Were you out earlier on the week too in the area as saw a 500 and said to my wife it was exactly like mine was..?
Not me .... I have seen a few others on my travels locally
Post by: SPR on September 24, 2022, 03:49:54 PM
Dont mind it somuch over here, shorts, vest and a pair of crocs.................Nice ;D
Crocs .......... holes in so your dignity can escape :)
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 24, 2022, 04:05:09 PM
Dont tell anyone that I wear crocs please ;D
They sell the yank versions over here alllabed up but get this...............theyre over $80 and top out over $200!!!
I kid you not..............for rubber shoes! Kin 'el! :o ;D
Post by: Johnwebley on September 24, 2022, 10:54:20 PM
At the Swan pub,
Hanley Swan
Just south of Malvern
Any time after 5.30pm
Should be a good evening,
Normally has hog roast,
Unfortunately not HD,
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Post by: andy120t on September 25, 2022, 07:55:18 AM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 25, 2022, 03:09:06 PM
Post by: Erny on September 25, 2022, 10:06:26 PM
Weather is unusually (compare to last years) bad, cold.. hope for some better days still this year!
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Post by: Laverdaroo on September 26, 2022, 01:35:34 AM
Thats commitment in those eyes, that is. Love it well done Erny .
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 26, 2022, 10:52:58 AM
Post by: philward on September 26, 2022, 09:13:50 PM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on September 26, 2022, 10:34:26 PM
Matt
Post by: Erny on September 27, 2022, 07:02:56 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 27, 2022, 07:09:08 PM
There's an old saying that it's "Not the bike that makes a great rider but the 'nut behind the stock!" Hope that translates and you get my meaning. ;)
Keep em coming mate ;) ;D
Post by: Oddjob on September 27, 2022, 08:54:43 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 27, 2022, 09:42:56 PM
I ground the end of my main stand lug in a chamfer, I was a bit insane when I was younger. On corners I could feel my feet being pushed up as the footrests were being pushed up by the road. The hero blobs were ground flat in the end.
I've gven up replacing the blobs on the vfr, I was getting through a set a year at one point, I just live with the chamfer now, besides it's kind cool in a blatently teenager sort of way. ;) ;D It was always street cred as a nipper to have no chicken strips on the rear tyre and if you got yer pegs down, nevr mind a knee, your were a legend. Obviously there were instances of ambition out weighing ability and a few get off's but it was all part lof growing up. 8)
My left shoulder would argue now though!..........thinking on, can you get new shoulders? ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Oddjob on September 27, 2022, 09:46:37 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 27, 2022, 10:24:00 PM
I have titanium hero blobs now on my CB1300, they spark if you ground them. Looks really cool at night. So they tell me.
🤣🤣🤣
Post by: Erny on September 27, 2022, 11:24:41 PM
I have titanium hero blobs now on my CB1300, they spark if you ground them. Looks really cool at night. So they tell me.
;D ;D ;D
Post by: Erny on September 27, 2022, 11:46:39 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 28, 2022, 01:14:46 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 28, 2022, 08:53:11 PM
Great crowd, getting a bit nippy now,
So last of the season, 20th season
Approx £115,000 raised for air ambulance
We also raised a collection for Steph, the hard working organizer
Got her and her helpers some jewellery,
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Post by: Nurse Julie on September 28, 2022, 10:04:20 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 29, 2022, 01:50:53 AM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on September 29, 2022, 08:44:05 AM
Matt
Post by: taysidedragon on September 29, 2022, 11:58:19 AM
I only donate to the RNLI and the air ambulnce no matter where I am in the country as for us bikers it can be the matter of life an death as you al know. THAT, is an incredible amount of money raised, your meet should be so chuffed with that much. What a staggering achievement. A huge well done to all. :) :)
If I'm out on the bike and need the RNLI something has gone seriously wrong! 😂
Well done to Steph and the bikers for raising all that money. Great job. 👍
Post by: Matt_Harrington on September 29, 2022, 12:24:34 PM
If I'm out on the bike and need the RNLI something has gone seriously wrong! 😂
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Post by: taysidedragon on September 30, 2022, 12:50:33 AM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on September 30, 2022, 08:04:36 AM
This did happen to a mate of mine a while back when he overcooked a corner though..... (Attachment Link)
Ouch. Trust he was ok.
Hope he had his racing wets on!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 30, 2022, 09:59:21 AM
Probably would not start for a while due to being flooded. (groan)
Post by: taysidedragon on September 30, 2022, 10:26:28 AM
He was fine, just wet and embarrassed. Thanks to social media he gets constantly reminded of his little dip. 🐟🐠🤣
Post by: K2-K6 on September 30, 2022, 10:38:21 AM
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 30, 2022, 10:40:53 AM
There were enough people to pull it out, eventually.
He was fine, just wet and embarrassed. Thanks to social media he gets constantly reminded of his little dip. 🐟🐠🤣
Lucky there wasn't a tree in the way - looking at the green colour was it a Kawasaki Ninja ?
Update: I was a few minutes late with my post due to making a coffee!
Post by: Bryanj on September 30, 2022, 12:18:22 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 30, 2022, 05:35:55 PM
>:(
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 30, 2022, 06:07:27 PM
I hope this hurricane sod's off soon!
>:(
We have the tail end here in Derby breezy, cold & raining cats & dogs.
Post by: Spitfire on September 30, 2022, 07:02:59 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 30, 2022, 07:29:06 PM
These are the grusome twosome.............site security, "If yer name's not on the list, yer not gettin in" ;D
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 30, 2022, 07:29:17 PM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on September 30, 2022, 07:46:06 PM
Just started pouring here but doesn't matter to me as stuck indoors with poxy Covid!
Post by: Oddjob on September 30, 2022, 09:09:24 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 30, 2022, 09:20:47 PM
To be honest its kind of just been a standard North of England, wet and breezy day, nothing too mental apart from a brief spell when it was howling for about an hour. Some places have been smashed to bits with estimates coming in around $260billion in Florida I heard on't wireless earlier.
I snorted down the phone whilst talking to a mate in Charleston about 50 miles east of here on the coast, who's also from 'oop Norf,' when he said "We 'avent 'ad much, in fact, I've witnessed worse wind in Wetherspoons"........ ;D
Coffee down the wrong hole in me lung and a 'snort, burp, coughing fit' was me for the next 30 seconds.
He drops em in just at the right moment the sod ;D
I had to call him back ;D ;D ;D.
Post by: Bryanj on October 01, 2022, 07:13:55 AM
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 01, 2022, 07:26:26 AM
Luna on the other hand is as thick as mince and just bobbles about all daylooking dazed.
A wicked pair and really good company when you're on your own as I am...........great listeners ;D ;D
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 01, 2022, 07:53:00 AM
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A bit off topic here but as it is now October, I suspect this thread will be curling up by the fire with a large red wine.
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Post by: Laverdaroo on October 01, 2022, 04:05:55 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 02, 2022, 04:33:09 PM
I'm not into Harleys at all and know sod all about them but this 1951 was an absolute stunner. There was also a very, very nice VFR 400R, on a K plate, so 1993 is or there abouts. I was on Kitty the 500 K1 and Graham took the 750 K6.
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Post by: Laverda Dave on October 03, 2022, 10:42:37 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 03, 2022, 10:47:00 PM
Gotta love a bot of HRC magic. Had about 5 of those, love em (heart emoji) ;D
Post by: Bryanj on October 03, 2022, 11:53:02 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 03, 2022, 11:58:04 PM
Yeh but Jotas sound better
True, I agree.........................................and thy take a great deal longer to dissolve ;D
Post by: Green1 on October 08, 2022, 06:31:13 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 08, 2022, 07:32:07 PM
It's been some time but found the time to get the 750 out of the back of the garage. Fired up almost instantly run ok apart from a slight miss if I give it a first full at about 4000rpm.Blimey young Mick, I thought you'd moved to somewhere no tinternet 😂😂😂😂
It's a bit late in the year to start playimg on your bikes, have you put snow tyres on? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 11, 2022, 02:46:53 PM
Out on the Mongrels today, I had an indicator lens fall off somewhere on our travels😂😂😂😂 but other than that a perfect ride with a lovely breakfast en route.
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Post by: Johnny4428 on October 11, 2022, 04:13:06 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 11, 2022, 04:31:55 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 11, 2022, 04:53:36 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 11, 2022, 05:26:46 PM
Yes Ted. Arctic circle 66 degrees and Orkney 58 degrees north.
Crikey that sounds extremely hot for either.😁😁😁
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 11, 2022, 05:54:16 PM
🥵🥵🥵 - 🥶🥶🥶Yes Ted. Arctic circle 66 degrees and Orkney 58 degrees north.
Crikey that sounds extremely hot for either.😁😁😁
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 11, 2022, 06:31:01 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 11, 2022, 09:36:09 PM
So it's latitude is it I'm never sure?Think it is Ted.
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 13, 2022, 05:02:47 PM
The sun was shining, it was a very pleasant 17° so I took Kitty for a lovely long ride.
Looks like weather will break within the next couple of days so probably the last ride on Kitty before she goes into winter storage. This year I've done well over 2000 miles on Kitty, about the same on Millie the Mongrel and about 1500 miles on the CD250u, so they are all well and truly ridden and not hidden 😊😊😊. What a great summer it's been for riding. I'm already looking forward to next year. The little CD250u will be the winter hack and I will have no excuses for not doing the housework now 😂😂😂
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Post by: Laverdaroo on October 13, 2022, 05:38:20 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 13, 2022, 05:47:35 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on October 13, 2022, 08:57:13 PM
I've just moved house and the new one needs lots of work to do it up. My bikes are in storage while I work on the house and a dreaded concrete garage. ☹
No riding for me at the moment. 😢
Post by: SPR on October 16, 2022, 12:05:19 PM
On the way to Moneyash for a coffee pitstop
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Post by: Laverda Dave on October 16, 2022, 12:08:07 PM
And you have a front mounted bacon slicer :o
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 16, 2022, 12:13:11 PM
Post by: SPR on October 16, 2022, 12:31:40 PM
Post by: Oddjob on October 16, 2022, 01:25:53 PM
There's a good cafe in Monyash that my son says makes great bacon sarnies, never stopped myself, I'm in the groove when I'm near there and just want to find as many corners as I can so I can get my knee down. Silly I know but bends have always done it for me.
Post by: SPR on October 16, 2022, 01:47:35 PM
You mean Monyash? great roads in that vicinity. There's a section of road near Crowdecote that reminds me of that hill in San Francisco that they used in films a lot. The one with the tight bends coming down a steep hill.That's the spelling - the cafe is the Old Smithy and yes it does make excellent bacon sarnies ... I'll have a look for Crowdecote
There's a good cafe in Monyash that my son says makes great bacon sarnies, never stopped myself, I'm in the groove when I'm near there and just want to find as many corners as I can so I can get my knee down. Silly I know but bends have always done it for me.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 16, 2022, 02:56:42 PM
I'll put a few photos up on Monday.
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 16, 2022, 03:07:49 PM
Post by: Oddjob on October 16, 2022, 04:56:00 PM
You mean Monyash? great roads in that vicinity. There's a section of road near Crowdecote that reminds me of that hill in San Francisco that they used in films a lot. The one with the tight bends coming down a steep hill.That's the spelling - the cafe is the Old Smithy and yes it does make excellent bacon sarnies ... I'll have a look for Crowdecote
There's a good cafe in Monyash that my son says makes great bacon sarnies, never stopped myself, I'm in the groove when I'm near there and just want to find as many corners as I can so I can get my knee down. Silly I know but bends have always done it for me.
Just down the road from Monyash.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 17, 2022, 10:23:21 AM
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Post by: Laverdaroo on October 17, 2022, 02:16:05 PM
Ive not been to a show for ages it seems, I'll have to look into next years fixtures and see where they all are .
Post by: Matt_Harrington on October 19, 2022, 09:57:42 AM
Matt
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 19, 2022, 10:26:02 AM
Ted, some very shiny stuff there. I would have gone if it was not for a trip to the Canaries ;)Sadly my days of flying ended 7 years ago - Wendy & I loved the strip named Veronica's at Playa D L America's we usually stayed at Colon2 apartments.
Matt
Post by: Oddjob on October 19, 2022, 02:22:06 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 19, 2022, 04:39:22 PM
Pic taken at top of Wideford Hill looking down on the capital Kirkwall. It’s pronounced “wide” “ford” not wid-e-ford.
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 19, 2022, 05:08:24 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 20, 2022, 01:02:04 AM
Post by: SPR on November 12, 2022, 12:00:32 PM
Managed to get out again and get a run in after the chain / sprocket swap and also changing the swing arm again.
All good it would seem - rear brake needed a quick adjustment but that was it
Cold but dry - I’ll take that :) and apparently I missed a few “fours” yesterday - a couple of 750’s and a 500 with twin front disks .... anyone one here I wonder
At the cafe at Monyash
Simon
Post by: Johnny4428 on November 12, 2022, 02:58:20 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 12, 2022, 05:04:03 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on November 12, 2022, 06:47:54 PM
Nope! That didn’t work.🤬
Post by: Laverda Dave on November 12, 2022, 07:25:55 PM
Post by: ewanhughes on November 14, 2022, 04:07:35 PM
Can't believe it's 13 degrees.......in November.....in Scotland!
Lovely run along the River Nith to Caerlaverock Castle this morning, probably my last outing this year.
Post by: Johnny4428 on November 14, 2022, 05:01:49 PM
Post by: andy120t on November 14, 2022, 05:17:06 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on November 17, 2022, 05:08:59 PM
@LaverdaDave, good luck with the I AM test.. I took (and passed!) the car one earlier in the year. After month s of dry weather as the test started th e heavens opened and I had an hour of torrential rain and near - zero visibility in the spray to drive in,including a particularly unpleasant A1 section. I was pooped by the end of it - it's surprising how much you concentrate, and even more so with an examiner in tow.
Thanks Andy, I passed the IAM test this afternoon. Phew, it was hard but the examiner made it easier and told me to just enjoy myself so I did😁.
Post by: Laverdaroo on November 17, 2022, 05:12:13 PM
Well done Dave, thats top skills mate, massive pat on the back from me and The Long Haired General ;) :) :) :) :) :)
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 17, 2022, 05:17:47 PM
Post by: philward on November 17, 2022, 09:41:35 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on November 17, 2022, 10:22:03 PM
Post by: andy120t on November 18, 2022, 07:08:27 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 18, 2022, 09:32:40 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on November 18, 2022, 09:34:45 AM
I didn't realise how passing the test would cause me to wake up with such a headache this morning! It was obviously all the concentration and absolutely nothing to do with going out for a celebration curry and drinking alcohol🤕😁
Post by: Laverda Dave on November 18, 2022, 09:40:02 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 18, 2022, 09:58:02 AM
Thank you all👍
I didn't realise how passing the test would cause me to wake up with such a headache this morning! It was obviously all the concentration and absolutely nothing to do with going out for a celebration curry and drinking alcohol🤕😁
For decades I thought Curry made me ill before I twigged it was the skin full of beer or lager.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on November 18, 2022, 10:26:27 AM
5 PM on a Friday from the McDonalds car park next to the Madejski Stadium in south Reading. A mile of stationary dual carriageway and then one junction of the M4 ( also mostly stationary). Then the examiners favourite north Basingstoke country lanes.
Two minor infringements:
1. Not moving back into lane 1 quickly enough after a motorway overtake.
2. Not accelerating fast enough out of a 30 limit into a National.
I can live with them.
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on November 18, 2022, 10:55:29 AM
I must say I got far more enjoyment from my riding after doing that test plus the training leading up to it and would recommend any serious motorcyclist to do it asap. At 73, perhaps I ought to have a refresher.
Ian
Post by: Johnny4428 on November 18, 2022, 11:21:08 AM
Post by: Oddjob on November 18, 2022, 01:27:55 PM
I did mine in 2007.
5 PM on a Friday from the McDonalds car park next to the Madejski Stadium in south Reading. A mile of stationary dual carriageway and then one junction of the M4 ( also mostly stationary). Then the examiners favourite north Basingstoke country lanes.
Two minor infringements:
1. Not moving back into lane 1 quickly enough after a motorway overtake.
2. Not accelerating fast enough out of a 30 limit into a National.
I can live with them.
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Oh I can just see mine now if I went for it.
1. Got the knee down on roundabouts a little too quickly
2. Giving an obscene hand gesture to the car driver hogging the middle lane on the motorway whilst passing in the inside lane, just to show them where they should be driving.
3. Standing up to wave at fellow motorcyclists so you make sure they see you and wave back.
4. Shaking the head at Harley riders for their choice of motorcycle.
Feel free to add any others I've missed.
Post by: Johnny4428 on November 18, 2022, 01:51:47 PM
🤣🤣🤣 maybe a road rage management course would be more appropriate?I did mine in 2007.
5 PM on a Friday from the McDonalds car park next to the Madejski Stadium in south Reading. A mile of stationary dual carriageway and then one junction of the M4 ( also mostly stationary). Then the examiners favourite north Basingstoke country lanes.
Two minor infringements:
1. Not moving back into lane 1 quickly enough after a motorway overtake.
2. Not accelerating fast enough out of a 30 limit into a National.
I can live with them.
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Oh I can just see mine now if I went for it.
1. Got the knee down on roundabouts a little too quickly
2. Giving an obscene hand gesture to the car driver hogging the middle lane on the motorway whilst passing in the inside lane, just to show them where they should be driving.
3. Standing up to wave at fellow motorcyclists so you make sure they see you and wave back.
4. Shaking the head at Harley riders for their choice of motorcycle.
Feel free to add any others I've missed.
Post by: Oddjob on November 18, 2022, 02:02:23 PM
3. Standing up to wave at fellow motorcyclists so you make sure they see you and wave back. Maybe consider just using one arm in future.
I'd probably get too angry at the course leader for a Road Rage course. ;D ;D ;D
TBH, I don't do No.1 UNLESS I'm in the mood.
I do do No.2 as they piss me off with their lack of thought and bad driving skills. Most times I do it in lane 3 and do it with my left hand as it's easier than using my right.
I don't do No.3 at all, maybe a hand lift if I see them.
I sometimes do No.4 just to annoy them, whilst passing them at a great rate of knots, just so they can see what a real motorcycle looks like ;D ;D
Post by: smoothoperator on November 18, 2022, 04:41:29 PM
Post by: SPR on December 03, 2022, 10:11:17 AM
Coffee and a warm at Matlock Bath
Simon
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Post by: Johnny4428 on December 03, 2022, 10:59:40 AM
Post by: SPR on December 03, 2022, 11:01:03 AM
Nice one Simon. Sitting here contemplating a run on the tourer. 8 Celsius here.
I think that is about the temp here .... lovely to blow away the cobwebs after a gruelling week but note to self .... layer more !!!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 03, 2022, 11:54:26 AM
I knew a Nut Brown frame would look wrong with black bodywork.
Well done braving the wind chill in Matlock Simon. 👍👍👍
Post by: Johnny4428 on December 03, 2022, 01:54:47 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on December 03, 2022, 01:57:41 PM
Seems a regular ride. If you are riding back through Darley Dale on a Saturday morning, call into our shop so I can admire that beast! Opposite the large engineering foundry. We are Fabric & Furnishings Solutions.
Post by: SPR on December 03, 2022, 03:21:01 PM
Simon
Seems a regular ride. If you are riding back through Darley Dale on a Saturday morning, call into our shop so I can admire that beast! Opposite the large engineering foundry. We are Fabric & Furnishings Solutions.
Will do Tim
Hopefully have chance again before the end of the year :)
Post by: Laverda Dave on December 03, 2022, 05:08:04 PM
Nice one Simon. Sitting here contemplating a run on the tourer. 8 Celsius here.
I think that is about the temp here .... lovely to blow away the cobwebs after a gruelling week but note to self .... layer more !!!
Buy a heated Jacket, you won't look back. Santa sent me one last Christmas, deep joy :D. In 40+ years of riding I've tried everything, newspaper, plastic bags, layers so thick it was difficult to get my jacket on etc. The heated jacket is an amazing piece of kit with three heat settings (I've only ever used the lowest). You can either connect it to your bike battery or buy a small rechargeable battery that fits into the jacket, I use the bike battery. I think mine is a Keiss. Get the full length sleeve version, the short sleeve leaves your arms cold.
I bought a pair of heated gloves last January. They are RST's and were on offer with 50% off @£80. These are amazing as unlike heated handlebar grips the gloves are heated all over and importantly at the back of the hand and individual fingers. Again I have only ever used them on the lowest setting that warm enough and I got nearly three hours from one charge of the battery. You don't realise how debilitating it is riding in the cold and how it affects your concentration (and bladder :o). Being warm is being happy and enjoying the ride. I wish I'd discovered heated bike clothing years ago!
Post by: Oddjob on December 03, 2022, 05:23:05 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 03, 2022, 05:43:48 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on December 03, 2022, 05:59:17 PM
Anyone else in here?
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Post by: Laverda Dave on December 03, 2022, 06:09:42 PM
I don’t own a car Ted.
Anyone else in here?
We have a car but I detest driving it. Endless traffic delays, nowhere to park and if you can it costs a fortune and when you walk back to it you find it dinged or someone has parked really close you can't open the door! Weekend traffic is like a 24hour rush hour. The wife drives nearly everyday, god knows how she does that, a 12 mile drive to work takes her over one hour! I would rather bike it, walk it or go on the train or bus. I am lucky living in London in some ways (choice of transport) but not in others (sheer weight of traffic and selfish diots in cars). I used to love driving a car, can't stand it anymore, a bike it is for me.
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Post by: SPR on December 03, 2022, 08:08:54 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 03, 2022, 08:17:02 PM
I don’t own a car Ted.
Anyone else in here?
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Sorry Steve I did not realise you are a 2 wheeler only.
Post by: MCTID on December 04, 2022, 02:10:39 AM
It's full of old fogeys who are in no rush to go anywhere....for every car you let out of a side road, there are two others who will do the same for you.
I rarely drive anywhere at weekends or Bank Holidays as I can go wherever I want on almost empty roads during the week when everybody else is at work......same with the bike.
I may be daft.....but I'm not stupid ! LOL.
Post by: Johnny4428 on December 06, 2022, 10:11:52 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 06, 2022, 04:02:52 PM
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on December 06, 2022, 04:23:34 PM
Ian
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 06, 2022, 04:40:32 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on December 06, 2022, 06:18:36 PM
I think we are in for a bit of the 'white stuff' for a while but I might get out on the C125 when it clears. Saw Johnny out on the Pan last Saturday and just missed him - I think he was after a look at the 550 from James 8)
Ian
Indeed I was Ian! Hopefully get another reasonable day soon, if not can always take 4 wheels.
Post by: Laverda Dave on December 06, 2022, 07:56:14 PM
Dave, thanks for info regarding heated clothing and others who contributed. I have had no experience whatsoever regarding heated clothing but liking the positive feedback regarding the items. I take it when you speak about a heated jacket it is an under garment with touring jacket on top? Ad fo4 the bladder problem I have sorted that out with 200mg ibuprofen taken before riding, it’s the difference between 2 hours and 6 hours in my case.🤫
Yep, it's an undergarment Johnny. I really wish I had bought heated clothing years ago, it's night and day in term of comfort. You can really go the whole hog and buy heated socks, trousers, vest, gloves etc for now though the jacket and gloves suit me because I don't tend to ride when it's really cold. Good tip about the ibuprofen, I'll try that I might next long, cold trip👍.
Post by: Tomb on December 21, 2022, 10:16:29 AM
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Post by: K2-K6 on December 21, 2022, 10:28:24 AM
Memories, my dad drove his friend and racer around when I was really young with race kitted honda twins of small capacity.
I think it looks really and bet it sounds nice too.
Post by: Tomb on December 21, 2022, 10:53:46 AM
My 21 year son Sam has passed all the bike tests so can now ride unlimited capacity (don’t get me started about how ridiculous having to take the same tests twice is) Sam was born after I built this bike, he asked if he could get it out and running again to have a ride, he’s hooked, he has modern bikes, race bikes, but loved the raw feel, said it felt like he was doing 100mph at 30mph 😂
Post by: Laverdaroo on December 21, 2022, 11:09:56 AM
Post by: SPR on December 29, 2022, 01:53:51 PM
Good clean after a nice run which certainly blew the cobwebs away
Simon
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