View Full Version : 2nd March - Little bit of Lickfold and a whole lotta Cocking...GM backroad bimble
eviltwin
10-02-08, 06:27 PM
Right. All set?
Sunday 2 March.
Meeting point Shalford station (A281 south of Guildford) .
Time: 10:30 for 11am departure.
There's a cafe at the meeting point for those that turn up early enough and need a bacon boost and a crisps and coffee stop halfway round. Finish point is Newlands Corner (A25 east of Guildford), as usual, so fodder (burgers, chips, sandwiches etc) to be found there, also.
Not posting the route, so you can't tell when we get lost, but the clue is in the title. You ain't gonna break any land speed records on most of this one but, if the sun's shining, there's some lovely countryside on our doorstep folks.
All welcome.
Any takers?
dirtydog
10-02-08, 07:11 PM
Sounds good.
I'll be there gives me a couple of weeks to get the bike finished :rolleyes::smt003
hey evil,
this will be my first ride out. Couple of things.
1. im like christopher columbus when it comes to finding places, so maybe a few extra directions could help me out here!????
2. I dont know how fast u guys ride and are prob very very very experienced compared to me...so will u wait if u loose me? Im not saying i ride slow, just dont know how fast u guys ride?
3. Apart from that. Ill be there 100% weather dependant!"
dirtydog
10-02-08, 07:40 PM
hey evil,
this will be my first ride out. Couple of things.
1. im like christopher columbus when it comes to finding places, so maybe a few extra directions could help me out here!????
2. I dont know how fast u guys ride and are prob very very very experienced compared to me...so will u wait if u loose me? Im not saying i ride slow, just dont know how fast u guys ride?
3. Apart from that. Ill be there 100% weather dependant!"
I'm not evil but i'll answer anyway
1. You'll fit in nicely in the GM as we're always er missplacing ourselves ;) If you can make it to shalford station then you'll be fine on the ride out
2. Some of us are fast some of us aren't, we wont leave you behind
3. See you there then
DanAbnormal
10-02-08, 08:37 PM
I only want to see countryside tear past my helmet at 100 miles per hour. With me preferably still on the bike, mind. :p
Sounds good to me. Have no clue how to get to Shalford though but I'm sure I'll figure it out!
Shalford Station is here (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Shalford+station&sll=51.216787,-0.567314&sspn=0.0011,0.002494&ie=UTF8&ll=51.214922,-0.567169&spn=0.008804,0.019956&t=h&z=16&om=0)
If I decide to turn up for this, you lot will probably be a bit disappointed of my steed. ;)
DanAbnormal
11-02-08, 11:53 AM
I'm keen..
And for the rideout?
I'm not evil
Oh yes you are ;)
I may even turn up for this :D Anyone remember who I am?
Please, I've forgotten :p
DanAbnormal
11-02-08, 12:12 PM
Oh yes you are ;)
I may even turn up for this :D Anyone remember who I am?
Please, I've forgotten :p
Yes, I remember you were going to lend me your RR. :p
Sounds good to me. Have no clue how to get to Shalford though but I'm sure I'll figure it out!
If you can get your bike onboard, you could take the train :confused:
Sounds good to me - the ride not the train - last time I caught the train it was rubish. Any news on VTR shopping?
StreetHawk
11-02-08, 05:33 PM
Could be up for this, the token TVSF member! unless any others from t'other side are up for it :-)
dirtydog
11-02-08, 05:43 PM
Oh yes you are ;)
I may even turn up for this :D Anyone remember who I am?
Please, I've forgotten :p
I'm not evil, maybe a little twisted but not evil
Yes, I remember you were going to lend me your RR. :p
You were going to lend your RR to me as well :D
1. im like christopher columbus when it comes to finding places, so maybe a few extra directions could help me out here!????
2. I dont know how fast u guys ride and are prob very very very experienced compared to me...so will u wait if u loose me? Im not saying i ride slow, just dont know how fast u guys ride?
3. Apart from that. Ill be there 100% weather dependant!"
Hey Blueto, hopefully eviltwin will post up some more instructions or route... as it might be handy if several people know the route!
Just ride at your own pace, don't try and keep up with anyone, we'll sort out some kind of order and explain things a bit more before the rideout but always ride at a speed your comfortable with. Also we generally use a marker system using a tail end Charlie so theres no need to worry about getting lost, worry more about the people leading ;)
Should be good though, post route!
Hey Blueto, hopefully eviltwin will post up some more instructions or route... as it might be handy if several people know the route!
Just ride at your own pace, don't try and keep up with anyone, we'll sort out some kind of order and explain things a bit more before the rideout but always ride at a speed your comfortable with. Also we generally use a marker system using a tail end Charlie so theres no need to worry about getting lost, worry more about the people leading ;)
Should be good though, post route!
What other instructions do you need? The start time and location and end location have been posted. Eviltwin has already said that he is NOT going to post the route (see the first post).
The marker system will be used if enough people turn up. All will be explained on the day.
Don't worry.
Hey Blueto, hopefully eviltwin will post up some more instructions or route... as it might be handy if several people know the route!
Just ride at your own pace, don't try and keep up with anyone, we'll sort out some kind of order and explain things a bit more before the rideout but always ride at a speed your comfortable with. Also we generally use a marker system using a tail end Charlie so theres no need to worry about getting lost, worry more about the people leading ;)
Should be good though, post route!
u should have come to the TV meet at the weekend it was break neck speed,
flat out, and then top it all playing between the cars at XXX mph....
but it was fun..
hopefully i'll be able to meet u guys for this run and maybe a few TV lot will also..
DanAbnormal
11-02-08, 08:53 PM
Just a quickie.....
Why wouldn't you post the route?
Seems a bit silly just in case some people who get lost a lot..........oh wait..............are you doing this so that WHEN we get lost you'll just say we're not! :D
Just a quickie.....
Why wouldn't you post the route?
Seems a bit silly just in case some people who get lost a lot..........oh wait..............are you doing this so that WHEN we get lost you'll just say we're not! :D
Many reasons ;)
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 10:00 PM
Could be up for this, the token TVSF member! unless any others from t'other side are up for it :-)
I'm always interested in a good hoon. I'm a maybe. :cool:
What other instructions do you need? The start time and location and end location have been posted. Eviltwin has already said that he is NOT going to post the route (see the first post).
The marker system will be used if enough people turn up. All will be explained on the day.
Don't worry.
Well first of all we need a rider to lead and a tail end charlie. Both riders need to know the route, also one or two in the middle that know the route would also help, especially to stop those at the front when they go wrong!
Well first of all we need a rider to lead and a tail end charlie. Both riders need to know the route, also one or two in the middle that know the route would also help, especially to stop those at the front when they go wrong!
Don't panic. It's all under control.
Don't panic. It's all under control.
we didn't doubt it at all - it wouldn't be a GM ridoeut if someone didn't get lost :D hopefully it the weather this time on make it the shortest one like last time
unfortunately i won't be on the rideout Falc probably will but i still have no gear (and no money either) :(
Guys, incase anyone else wondered:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/panic
I had to look that one up, it's not in my vocabulary...
:lol:
DanAbnormal
12-02-08, 09:51 AM
Guys, incase anyone else wondered:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/panic
I had to look that one up, it's not in my vocabulary...
PMSL!!!!
Somehow I think this rideout will be the most entertaining yet. Just make sure that no-one follows me, I have the directional skills of a tone deaf, blind drunk lemming.
PMSL!!!!
Somehow I think this rideout will be the most entertaining yet. Just make sure that no-one follows me, I have the directional skills of a tone deaf, blind drunk lemming.
So you're still having those nightmares about Bluesteel following your ass on a rideout?
So you're still having those nightmares about Bluesteel following your ass on a rideout?
:lol: I think hes missing his stalker
Nice post also Lee :cool:
"a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals."
Dear god were doomed
DanAbnormal
13-02-08, 09:13 AM
So you're still having those nightmares about Bluesteel following your ass on a rideout?
That I could deal with. It has more to do with ET stripping naked and sitting pillion on the Hornet when I was on it in just my shorts! That will haunt me for all time. :safe:
eviltwin
19-02-08, 02:01 PM
Thanks. Hopefully this sun god will keep smiling on us and I won't have to change the route.
PS I have one of those satellite magic things on the bike now so no chance of me having to make us stop and ask local residents which town we're in...though, sometimes me and Tom do have little disagreements...he always thinks he knows best...
PS I have one of those satellite magic things on the bike now so no chance of me having to make us stop and ask local residents which town we're in...though, sometimes me and Tom do have little disagreements...he always thinks he knows best...
shhhhhhhh. i wasn't trying to keep that secret.
Ours said made in japan :(
DanAbnormal
19-02-08, 03:12 PM
Isthat why the route is secret then.......?
I bet you'll still get us lost. :cool:
Isthat why the route is secret then.......?
I bet you'll still get us lost. :cool:
Ill wager good money on that ;)
I can do this one now, see you there....
eviltwin
20-02-08, 08:14 PM
I can do this one now, see you there....
Bloody hell. Looking like there's going to be far too many SVs on this particular GM SV650.org rideout.
Bloody hell. Looking like there's going to be far too many SVs on this particular GM SV650.org rideout.
If thats the case I propose we split up ;)
Possibly
Thanks. Hopefully this sun god will keep smiling on us and I won't have to change the route.
PS I have one of those satellite magic things on the bike now so no chance of me having to make us stop and ask local residents which town we're in...though, sometimes me and Tom do have little disagreements...he always thinks he knows best...
I'll bring a map then :)
DanAbnormal
21-02-08, 11:39 AM
If thats the case I propose we split up ;)
Good plan. We could have all the SV's in one group. And then all the fast bikes in another group. :smt067:p
eviltwin
21-02-08, 12:13 PM
Dan, sadly the SVs will be right up our chuffs on this one, with the amount of back road bendiness! *
*Though I'd recommend a bit of a sensible approach to tailgating. Some very bendy bits which are likely to induce a bit of rear brake action.
DanAbnormal
21-02-08, 12:21 PM
Dan, sadly the SVs will be right up our chuffs on this one, with the amount of back road bendiness! *
*Though I'd recommend a bit of a sensible approach to tailgating. Some very bendy bits which are likely to induce a bit of rear brake action.
As bender would say.....yes sir, sirdy sir sir sir. :p
I will be very sensible as usual. :rolleyes:
Dan, sadly the SVs will be right up our chuffs on this one, with the amount of back road bendiness! *
*Though I'd recommend a bit of a sensible approach to tailgating. Some very bendy bits which are likely to induce a bit of rear brake action.
Oooh!! I can't wait to be right up ET and Dan's chuffs! :smt031
Good plan. We could have all the SV's in one group. And then all the fast bikes in another group. :smt067:p
Might one be so bold as to enquire which group I should consider with an SV1000? It's a bit sprightly however is an SV.
Is there a special group for mucky bikes with corroded bits? If so perhaps I should go there to save the pretty ones getting grubby?
DanAbnormal
22-02-08, 03:08 PM
Might one be so bold as to enquire which group I should consider with an SV1000? It's a bit sprightly however is an SV.
Is there a special group for mucky bikes with corroded bits? If so perhaps I should go there to save the pretty ones getting grubby?
That'sll be my group. Although I also belong to the sparky slider group too.
injury_ian
22-02-08, 08:27 PM
oooo, I may well be able to make this one
Weather's not looking great for this weekend :(
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2040
shhhhhhhhhh:-$
DanAbnormal
26-02-08, 11:54 AM
I'm a maybe now. If I can fit my new front discs then I'm a yes.
Looks like I made a mistake - it's going to be great!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=5022
8-[
hmm, interesting... a rideout to Italy!
I don't trust the bbc weather page.
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=guildford&day=5
BBC weather page has changed its mind.....
for the better it seems.
eviltwin
27-02-08, 12:34 PM
BBC weather page has changed its mind.....
for the better it seems.
Cool. Metcheck look even better. Let's believe that one.
ASM-Forever
27-02-08, 01:00 PM
Metcheck is more reliable than the BBC. :)
Cool. Metcheck look even better. Let's believe that one.
Are you sure you're not looking at Monday
Sunday is light rain followed by partly cloudy. These metcheck links seem to forecast how many days ahead and not the actual day.
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=guildford&day=4
eviltwin
27-02-08, 02:43 PM
Are you sure you're not looking at Monday
No. I was looking at Saturday. What a penis. I'd have turned up a day early and moaned at you all for not coming on the ride.
No. I was looking at Saturday. What a penis. I'd have turned up a day early and moaned at you all for not coming on the ride.
:laughat:
Lets hold it on Saturday, as Dan won't have his bike ready, and then we can get paralytic on the smell* of alcohol afterwards :drink:
:lol:
*only if you're me
Mums day on Sunday - I have no chance of getting away... :(
Mums day on Sunday - I have no chance of getting away... :(
Ditto, looks good on saturday weather wise :D
pah, you bunch of mummies boys.
:kiss:
<reminder to put card in post soonish here>
Is this thread defecting to Saturday or are we just being misguided?
SUNDAY!
dirtydog
28-02-08, 07:49 PM
It is still on sunday
weather permitting
Ditto, looks good on saturday weather wise :D
Yes - weather looks bright and sunny... :D
dirtydog
28-02-08, 10:11 PM
Saturday?
:smt075:smt075
Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm pretty sure the roads will be open Saturday too. Just start requesting the route info and don't give up until you get it.
I'm pretty sure the roads will be open Saturday too.
Have you not heard?
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/859/59343565qq7.jpg
I might be along.. may have to move some plans about though...
It's on Sunday, I don't care about 'special' days! That includes Valentines, Mothers, Fathers, Birthdays and Christmas! :p
What's up Dawg? Thought you were a "I can do that weekend or not" kinda guy. :???:
What's up Dawg? Thought you were a "I can do that weekend or not" kinda guy. :???:
The whole thing has been organised as Sunday plus everyone previously said Sunday's are best for rideouts.
The people with dysfunctional families don't care about Mother's day. ;)
Sunday! :)
Are you coming on this rideout? Has the endless hours of work this week achieved the prize of a Sunday ride?
Sunday!
That is all.
This post is almost irrelevant.
Sunday!
That is all.
This post is almost irrelevant.
:lol:
Have a great time everyone :D
dirtydog
29-02-08, 07:32 PM
What's up Dawg? Thought you were a "I can do that weekend or not" kinda guy. :???:
I am but seeing as it weas arranged for sunday I have made plans for saturday which include a hangover, some work, oil change on a bike or 2 and maybe even dans front discs!
Weather's looking good for tomorrow :-)
DanAbnormal
01-03-08, 04:43 PM
Front discs now okay apparently although they will need replacing fairly soon though. Just had some grime in the caliper. Got my Galfer discs just now but not fitted yet. If weather is good tomorrow I will be out on the ride.
Woohoo I'm so excited, I can't slee.... :smt015
Oh yeah, the price of Mother's Day cards is extortionate! I will have to save money on the ride by stealing DD's petrol out of his unlockable petrol tank.
dirtydog
01-03-08, 11:53 PM
Woohoo I'm so excited, I can't slee.... :smt015
Oh yeah, the price of Mother's Day cards is extortionate! I will have to save money on the ride by stealing DD's petrol out of his unlockable petrol tank.
No point in that, it's protected...
by extreme force! Mess with my bike and you'll lose your fingers!
See you all there, leaving in 10
Nice to see everyone out on their bikes.
Nice interesting route!
Nice!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/fastshow/images/promo_louis.jpg (http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/fastshow/characters/index.shtml)
Grrrrreat.
Nice to see everyone out on their bikes.
Nice interesting route!
Nice!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/fastshow/images/promo_louis.jpg (http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/fastshow/characters/index.shtml)
Grrrrreat.
:cool:
No getting lost, no losing people and no broken bikes.
:cool:
No getting lost, no losing people and no broken bikes.
:lol:
lost - dunno didn't know the route
losing people - we left Stu at the pub!
broken bikes - fuel leak??
:lol:
lost - dunno didn't know the route
losing people - we left Stu at the pub!
broken bikes - fuel leak??
I may have been joking ;)
Thanks for that everyone, I had a really good time.
Right, back to the prawn cracker issue.....
My references are:
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/food/bobbys-prawn-crackers/1025859/
"...prawns making up 13%."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawn_cracker
"flavoured with fish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish), prawns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawns) or vegetables (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetables)."
http://www.wingyipstore.co.uk/display-product.php?ref=80935¤tpageref=2375
"..prawn extract" - i.e BITS OF PRAWN!
Surely this is true? After all, its on the internet?
Right, back to the prawn cracker issue.....
My references are:
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/food/bobbys-prawn-crackers/1025859/
"...prawns making up 13%."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawn_cracker
"flavoured with fish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish), prawns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawns) or vegetables (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetables)."
http://www.wingyipstore.co.uk/display-product.php?ref=80935¤tpageref=2375
"..prawn extract" - i.e BITS OF PRAWN!
Surely this is true? After all, its on the internet?
I missed this conversation.
Well, in summary:
"Do prawn crackers contain prawns, or artificial prawn flavouring"
- therefore -
suitable for vegetarians, or not?
Discuss.
Thanks for that everyone, I had a really good time.
Right, back to the prawn cracker issue.....
My references are:
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/food/bobbys-prawn-crackers/1025859/
"...prawns making up 13%."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawn_cracker
"flavoured with fish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish), prawns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawns) or vegetables (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetables)."
http://www.wingyipstore.co.uk/display-product.php?ref=80935¤tpageref=2375
"..prawn extract" - i.e BITS OF PRAWN!
Surely this is true? After all, its on the internet?
:lol: you actually looked it up???
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawn_cracker
"flavoured with fish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish), prawns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawns) or vegetables (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetables)."
P.S. Sweet and sour pork balls are vegetarian as well! ;)
:lol:
Well, in summary:
"Do prawn crackers contain prawns, or artificial prawn flavouring"
- therefore -
suitable for vegetarians, or not?
Discuss.
I see.
I thought that they were made from polystyrene.
:lol: you actually looked it up???
:lol:
Yes. This is important. :D
I see.
I thought that they were made from polystyrene.
Well, theres a niche market for those on-the-go hungry bikers if i ever I saw one:
Motorbike helmets where the protection is given through a 1inch layer of prawn cracker, rather than the standard polystyrene configuration.
Yum. Just add sweet n sour.
Yes. This is important. :D
Really? Maybe I shouldn't have joked then.
Anyway, real ale is made from fish. Should veges stop drinking real ale?
Well, theres a niche market for those on-the-go hungry bikers if i ever I saw one:
Motorbike helmets where the protection is given through a 1inch layer of prawn cracker, rather than the standard polystyrene configuration.
Yum. Just add sweet n sour.
:thumbsup:
Well, theres a niche market for those on-the-go hungry bikers if i ever I saw one:
Motorbike helmets where the protection is given through a 1inch layer of prawn cracker, rather than the standard polystyrene configuration.
Yum. Just add sweet n sour.
NOOO! You'll end up with a fishy helmet! ;)
Anyway, real ale is made from fish. Should veges stop drinking real ale?
If they'd known this in advance they'd never have started ;)
Really? Maybe I shouldn't have joked then.
Anyway, real ale is made from fish. Should veges stop drinking real ale?
Not all beer is un-veggie.
eviltwin
02-03-08, 06:25 PM
Well that was a bit of fun. Bit tiring all those back roads. I volunteer for TEC next time, though. Can't lose people then. Cue Law posting arrangements for the next ride. :riding:
DanAbnormal
02-03-08, 06:53 PM
What a bloody marvellous day that was. Really interesting route which well and truly tested out the tweaked suspension and brakes a fair bit. Some good kneedown moments, some cool one wheel moments and a scary two wheel air moment (I think I did a star jump on my bike). Huge thanks to ET and Sarah for sorting the route out, thanks to Stu for showing us his slow gravel car park skills ;). Oh and sorry that we left you in the pub! :p
Was also nice to meet the 'other' Dan. AKA the Grinchster and also Ooger.
Look forward to the next rideout. :p
eviltwin
02-03-08, 06:59 PM
What a bloody marvellous day that was. Really interesting route which well and truly tested out the tweaked suspension and brakes a fair bit. Some good kneedown moments, some cool one wheel moments and a scary two wheel air moment (I think I did a star jump on my bike). Huge thanks to ET and Sarah for sorting the route out, thanks to Stu for showing us his slow gravel car park skills ;).
Was also nice to meet the 'other' Dan. AKA the Grinchster and also Ooger.
Look forward to the next rideout. :p
This is a bit like Soviet Russia. The thought police edit out the bits of posts that they don't like and things just disappear...It's for the good of us all comrades.
dirtydog
02-03-08, 07:15 PM
What a bloody marvellous day that was. Really interesting route which well and truly tested out the tweaked suspension and brakes a fair bit. Some good kneedown moments, some cool one wheel moments and a scary two wheel air moment (I think I did a star jump on my bike). Huge thanks to ET and Sarah for sorting the route out, thanks to Stu for showing us his slow gravel car park skills ;). Oh and sorry that we left you in the pub!
Yeah top rideout! I think that bit caught just about every body when the road suddenly dissapears and your in the air :smt101 (i say almost everybody as Law obviously wasn't going fast enough) at least we went back for stu
eviltwin
02-03-08, 07:19 PM
Yeah sorry Stu. Really didn't kknow you weren't ready. Saw Sosha and thought that was all of us
dirtydog
02-03-08, 07:21 PM
Yeah lets blame sosha!!! ;-)
I may have been joking ;)
You forgot the signpost.
Remember it's the Law we're dealing with here
:lol:
DanAbnormal
02-03-08, 08:09 PM
This is a bit like Soviet Russia. The thought police edit out the bits of posts that they don't like and things just disappear...It's for the good of us all comrades.
?? I'm confused. By the way ET I went passed you again in Guildford town centre and you nodded me (just after the tunnel) not sure if you knew it was me but I was going the wrong way. Heh, oops.
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