View Full Version : The Definative 2008 Glasgow Easter Egg Run Thread
independentphoto
29-02-08, 07:46 PM
:riding:SV Ecosse:riding:
WILL meet up at the PC World (Finneston) car park (same place as last year) BUT from 10:00am for an 10:30am departure down the road to the SECC car park parade assembly point due to the following.
Due to the large number of people attending the run these days there is too many for Yorkhill to cope with. The first 3,000 to arrive at our SECC assembly point will be allowed to finish the run at Yorkhill whilst everyone else will need to follow the marshals back to the SECC.
PLEASE NOTE: The early meeting and transfer to the assembly point is intended to get us into the first bunch of bikes and, perhaps more importantly- to allow us a reasonably smooth run through the city. Those engines don't like being starved of air flow! Besides which it's a great opportunity to get as many shiny SVs through the red lights at a decent & sensible speed whilst the cars are held back by :plod:.
Note also that the route has been changed because of the Clydeside Expressway changes etc. Visit http://glasgoweggrun.mag-uk.org/Route.php for details and then pop "back" to their homepage for other info. I'll be posting details of our group meet on their site as I did last year.
***EDIT*** - it's not easy to follow particularly quickly especially if you're not local. Easy enough, just follow the masses.
I HAVE MADE THIS MAP (http://www.independentphoto.co.uk/media/sv650/2008EggRunRoute.jpg) WHICH YOU CAN ACCESS AND PRINT DIRECTLY.
Post your intent to attend below and I'll add names to this first post as they tumble in.......
ATTENDING:
IndependentPhoto
Quedos
JustJess
Tiger55 & JillyBurd (Now pillion?)
ShonaDoll
BlueFlame & MiniFlame (pilot light?)
Prawn
Duckman
ScottishRawker + Clan
Jim@55
Stuartyboy
RSCosworth
Ralph (+ mystery pillion?)
CarelessChucca + Mrs Chucca
Scooby2102
Cheers
Garry:cool:
Tiger 55
29-02-08, 07:55 PM
We don't even know what time we're meeting for Easter...
I take that back...
northwind
29-02-08, 07:58 PM
Made it all sticky for you.
What?
Blue Flame
29-02-08, 09:38 PM
Yuck
:puker:
Duck-man
01-03-08, 11:53 PM
I will be there! :D
ScottishRawker
02-03-08, 02:31 PM
me, my missus, my dad and mum should be doing this.
Me and the missus are defo and think my dad is 2, just need to presuade my mum to go on the back lol.
do you mind if we join you?
hopefully my sv will be back from getting repaired (remeber my crash back on 01/08/2007 well its NOW only getting fixed lol)
just now i have a hornet600 as thats what the repair guys gave me.
Me and the missus are probably going to be dressed as the simpsons.
hopefully make this with mini kitkat provided bike passes mot
add me to the list garry;)
independentphoto
04-03-08, 05:58 PM
List updated again. Any more takers want to commit?
THIS MEET IS NOW ADVERTISED ON THE MAIN EGG RUN SITE
Looks like I might be on a courtesy bike with standard can if I'm unlucky. Mine is still being taken care of by the dealers.
Garry:rolleyes:
independentphoto
05-03-08, 05:16 PM
You forgot the old man!
No I didn't - He's third on the list - YOU forgot to change avatar......
Garry:lol:
ScottishRawker
07-03-08, 03:42 PM
Looks like I might be on a courtesy bike with standard can if I'm unlucky. Mine is still being taken care of by the dealers.
Garry:rolleyes:
I may be the same,
would prefer the sv to be back with the fuel exhaust minus the baffle!
but otherwise ill be on a courtesy bike aswell
independentphoto
13-03-08, 01:55 AM
I've just updated this thread with a Route Map that you can easily access and Print off (if needed!). Go to the first post - it's all there.
Garry:cool:
rscosworth
13-03-08, 07:45 PM
Add me to the list, and i will have a think about joining you at PC World.
I may be pushed for time, its not that i think im better than you guys :rolleyes::rolleyes:
Got bike booked in for remap and then up to creif for a tyre on Monday
-Ralph-
15-03-08, 02:32 PM
Add my name in Garry :) !
I can offer a pillion space to anyone who is bike-less for whatever reason (KK I'll give you first refusal, perhaps someone else can offer as well and between us we'll manage you and the wee one).
If anywhere kind of between Harthill and Glasgow I can pick up, if not I'll pick up from the centre of Glasgow, ie: Bus or train stations, etc.
Offer open to any SV Ecosse friends or family. Sorry, don't want to offer this on the MAG website as I don't fancy carrying a complete stranger, you never know if you'll get someone whose never been on pillion.
ScottishRawker
15-03-08, 03:50 PM
met office seems to be saying its going to snow :S
hope its just dry and sunny.
independentphoto
17-03-08, 12:37 AM
met office seems to be saying its going to snow :S
hope its just dry and sunny.
Yep - just checked that. The roads are supposed to get a wash on Wed & Thursday according to the 5-day forecast. After that it's nice on Friday and the appocalypse comes soon after. Me? I don't believe the sods, and besides which.......
.....bring it on!
Garry:cool:
ScottishRawker
18-03-08, 05:03 PM
Me and the missus are just short of ?300 for sponsorships
and we nearly have all simpson stuff sorted out!!!!!!!
p.s doubt my mum will be on bike as she is kicking up a fuss now so she will probably take some pictures at the side of the road somewhere (on the route i hope)
independentphoto
18-03-08, 05:37 PM
Me and the missus are just short of ?300 for sponsorships
and we nearly have all simpson stuff sorted out!!!!!!!
p.s doubt my mum will be on bike as she is kicking up a fuss now so she will probably take some pictures at the side of the road somewhere (on the route i hope)
Tremendous effort there. Well done. How did you get on with your bike? The good news is that I've got mine back :D. No standard can for the run\\:D/
Garry
ScottishRawker
18-03-08, 06:09 PM
The man said the parts should be in (at mickey oats) 2moro then he will pick them up and do my bike 2moro, so hopefully have it back in time *crosses everyones fingers*
I want my Fuel Exhaust the hornet is tooooooooooooo quiet and silly sounding whats this
*wheeeeee* sound these il4 bikes make, i want a
*grrrrrrrrr* that twins make!
stuartyboy
18-03-08, 06:47 PM
whats this
*wheeeeee* sound these il4 bikes make...
Probably the doppler effect cos IL4's are normally so far in front of yer farty twin.
ScottishRawker
18-03-08, 07:09 PM
it may be farty, but i like it!
independentphoto
18-03-08, 07:49 PM
Probably the doppler effect cos IL4's are normally so far in front of yer farty twin.
Still not happy with the bike Stuart? Testing the new blade & the (TWIN POWERED) Duke etc.:D Never mind - are you sure you want to be surrounded by all that "farting" on the egg run?
Garry:D
-Ralph-
18-03-08, 08:20 PM
Probably the doppler effect cos IL4's are normally so far in front of yer farty twin.
Don't remember you beng in front through the twisties on the last few rideouts....;)
independentphoto
18-03-08, 08:29 PM
Don't remember you beng in front through the twisties on the last few rideouts....;)
Perhaps he had trapped wind and couldn't muster the farts required to get going:D
Garry
thanx for the offer ralph but my flat goes on the market tomorrow so ill be too busy sorting rubbish out. hope it goes well. ill watch the news and hopefully see ya
shonadoll
18-03-08, 09:22 PM
I'm planning on coming but am a bit nervous due to the number of people there and stop start nature of the ride. I'm not very experienced and am being a bit of a wuss probably but just in case I chicken out...I'm having visions of me dropping the bike and causing a domino effect....
northwind
18-03-08, 09:42 PM
As long as you're not in the first mad dash, it's not usually tight riding... We usually end up about halway down, which helps to reduce the stop/start stuff. You'll be fine ;)
independentphoto
18-03-08, 11:56 PM
Jillyburd!
Whit's aw this ah hear aboot ye chickening oot? :smt117
Ye only get tae ride pillion if yer dressed OTT or filming us all on a camcorder.
So which one is it then?:D
Garry
Blue Flame
19-03-08, 12:12 AM
The wee man is wanting me to get that cheap intercom set at LIDL's this Thursday for the run on Sunday. At ?5.99 it must be worth a shot?
Although given the met office early warnings of heavy snow it might not happen this weekend:(
independentphoto
19-03-08, 12:42 AM
The wee man is wanting me to get that cheap intercom set at LIDL's this Thursday for the run on Sunday. At ?5.99 it must be worth a shot?
Although given the met office early warnings of heavy snow it might not happen this weekend:(
I've got one sitting here you can have if you want it - stick packed and never opened. Besides which, if you delve deeper, the (well "A") weather man says that it's snow early Sunday morning, but sunny through the day.
Garry:cool:
-Ralph-
19-03-08, 12:44 AM
I've got one sitting here you can have if you want it - stick packed and never opened. Besides which, if you delve deeper, the (well "A") weather man says that it's snow early Sunday morning, but sunny through the day.
Garry:cool:
Go to bed you mad man! It's a school night.
independentphoto
19-03-08, 12:53 AM
Go to bed you mad man! It's a school night.
Maybe so mate, but I've still got a bit left in my Macallan bottle and the Glenmorangie one in the bin is lonely! Besides which, I'm SOO relaxed and enjoying the posts.
Garry:cool:
Blue Flame
19-03-08, 12:53 AM
I've got one sitting here you can have if you want it - stick packed and never opened. Besides which, if you delve deeper, the (well "A") weather man says that it's snow early Sunday morning, but sunny through the day.
Garry:cool:
Thanks for the offer Garry. It will prob take me from Thursday to Sunday just to figure out how to fit the thing though so I had maybe better just get the one at LIDL's
independentphoto
19-03-08, 12:58 AM
It will prob take me from Thursday to Sunday just to figure out how to fit the thing
No fitting involved mate. It's battery powered and you stick it in a pocket. The offer stands.
Garry
stuartyboy
19-03-08, 12:59 AM
Still not happy with the bike Stuart? Testing the new blade & the (TWIN POWERED) Duke etc.:D Never mind - are you sure you want to be surrounded by all that "farting" on the egg run?
Garry:D
I'm confused Garry - I love my Kwak IL4. The blade - still waiting on a good day for testing again - was too frosty the day I was out. The Duke - not test rode one mate(848?) I've had a shot of a 1098 - didn't like it at all. Far to wee for me and my hands kept banging the front fairings. Yuk
Don't remember you beng in front through the twisties on the last few rideouts....:wink:
Last rideout I lead iiRC ;)
Blue Flame
19-03-08, 01:07 AM
No fitting involved mate. It's battery powered and you stick it in a pocket. The offer stands.
Garry
OK Cool then. I'll take you up on that. Cheers. :thumbsup: What size batteries does it take? I'll bring them along on Sunday.
Blue Flame
19-03-08, 01:10 AM
No fitting involved mate. It's battery powered and you stick it in a pocket. The offer stands.
Garry
Hold on a second that just sounds wrong. We are talking about the Intercom set yeah ??:)
independentphoto
19-03-08, 01:16 AM
Hold on a second that just sounds wrong. We are talking about the Intercom set yeah ??:)
Didn't have the "5 Mobile phone adaptors" a couple of years ago when I bought it, but I rather suspect it would work crap anyway. It looks like this (http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080320.p.Intercom_Set.ar11) that they're advertising again this year.....
Garry
Blue Flame
19-03-08, 01:22 AM
Yeah that's the puppy !! My comment was related to something else battery powered though but it's obviously too late at night and the joke was missed ;)
Thanks.:D
independentphoto
19-03-08, 01:25 AM
Sorry mate, I'm running two computers, watching four monitors, listening to music on headphones and having a drink at the same time. Like the women say - men can't multi-task.
Garry[-X
Blue Flame
19-03-08, 01:27 AM
Watching four monitors !!!. Blinkin heck.
independentphoto
19-03-08, 01:29 AM
Blinkin heck.
Nah - DON'T blink - ye'll miss it!
Tiger 55
19-03-08, 08:17 AM
Last rideout I lead iiRC ;)
Last rideout you never turned up, iIrc :smt039
stuartyboy
19-03-08, 11:54 AM
Last rideout you never turned up, iIrc :smt039
:confused:
There must have been a rideout no one told me about then because the last one was the ice cream run to St.Andrews - where I lead and yours was the only SV...(at the back ;)) IIRC
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=89315&page=28
stuartyboy
19-03-08, 12:02 PM
Sorry mate, I'm running two computers, watching four monitors, listening to music on headphones and having a drink at the same time. Like the women say - men can't multi-task.
Garry[-X
When I go to the gym I watch 12 monitors, all the lovely girls, listen to music and work out at the same time. So men can't multi task?
Tiger 55
19-03-08, 12:53 PM
There must have been a rideout no one told me about then because the last one was the ice cream run to St.Andrews - where I lead and yours was the only SV...(at the back ;)) IIRC
No no no, pay attention at the back. The last run was the secret Largs run (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=103339) when I broke down, not the previous one where I couldn't keep up! :p
Sorry nobody told you about it...
stuartyboy
19-03-08, 01:25 PM
Sorry nobody told you about it...
Nobody txtd me:confused:
To be fair...something was going on with my profile and I never saw this thread at all. I haven't been able to access forum threads and couldn't get logged in for weeks.
Its only recently been fixed - hence my ability to post again. See below
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=105836
ScottishRawker
20-03-08, 11:44 AM
:(well i'll be doing the egg run on the hornet :( quiet can for me then
independentphoto
20-03-08, 07:56 PM
:(well i'll be doing the egg run on the hornet :( quiet can for me then
Oh bugger! Sorry about that mate.:(
Garry
carelesschucca
21-03-08, 02:02 PM
Mrs Chucca and myself should be there...
ScottishRawker
21-03-08, 04:25 PM
can the hornet can be replaced without having to cut or anything?
anyone got a spare loud hornet can? then i will replace stock when it gets taken back?
why bother with 8000 bikes there no one will be paying any attention to your quiet bike lol
ScottishRawker
22-03-08, 11:08 AM
cause i like being loud!!
thats us counted up our sponsor money and its a great £351 :D
you only think it will be 8000?
STRAMASHER
22-03-08, 02:06 PM
I dare you to run with downpipes only. :smt077
Its for a good cause innit? Officer.:p
independentphoto
22-03-08, 10:27 PM
Well. My bike's ready. Had a good clean down - fairings off and everything! Slightly miffed to say the least that I couldn't get the oil cooler cover screw off though. Damn thing has rusted solid ("they all do that sir"). I was going to give that a respray with black VHT spray. Now looks like a stainless cover might be a better option.:rolleyes:
You going tomorrow then Stramasher? Meeting with us or doing your own thing?
Looking forward to having a good ol' group again this years. Hope the Monkeys turn up again - what stars they were!:cool:
Garry;)
northwind
22-03-08, 10:37 PM
Well, it's snowing a wee bit but not lying at all, hopefully it'll be fine tomorrow. I've pointed a hose at my bike for the first time in 3 months so it better stay nice!
We don't seem to have an easties meet-up... So, what I'll do is, I'll quickly swing by the Maybury services (Shell station) at 9-ish, but I won't be hanging about, and I'll do the same at Harthill whenever I pass there (about 9.30), if anyone wants to meet up then be there or there then or then :smt023
But, if you're waiting there and I don't show up, don't be too shocked, I am very lazy and I won't be going if the weather isn't decent.
independentphoto
22-03-08, 10:42 PM
Well, it's snowing a wee bit but not lying at all, if you're waiting there and I don't show up, don't be too shocked, I am very lazy and I won't be going if the weather isn't decent.
You tart Northy! It's to be fine. The weather is sticking to the forecast for once, besides which - you washed your bike, now this we've gotta see!:D For what it's worth, it's to be dry, but chilly at around 9am this side and brighter by 12noon.:thumbsup:
Garry:cool:
Blue Flame
22-03-08, 10:44 PM
I'll aim for Harthill !! (If I can get shorty on the bike in time)
ScottishRawker
22-03-08, 11:08 PM
ok we should be at pc world by 10:15ish
bmw and a honda, hmm i want my sv back!
-Ralph-
23-03-08, 07:07 AM
I'll do the same at Harthill whenever I pass there (about 9.30)
I'll aim for Harthill !! (If I can get shorty on the bike in time)
Harthill at 9:30 it is then, I'll hang about 'til 9:40.
Blue Flame
23-03-08, 07:08 AM
Not sure I will make it untill 09:41. Will you wait ;)
-Ralph-
23-03-08, 07:10 AM
Not sure I will make it untill 09:41. Will you wait ;)
9:41 and 23 seconds, thats your lot! :D
Blue Flame
23-03-08, 07:12 AM
9:41 and 23 seconds, thats your lot! :D
:cool:. Thanks for the extra 23secs.
Harry is notoriously bad getting up in the mornings. Will have to start poking him from bout 7:30 to make sure we leave on time.:rolleyes:
-Ralph-
23-03-08, 07:21 AM
:cool:. Thanks for the extra 23secs.
Harry is notoriously bad getting up in the mornings. Will have to start poking him from bout 7:30 to make sure we leave on time.:rolleyes:
My father used to walk in and open the curtains, open the windows, pull off my duvet and drag it out of the room, about 30 seconds before my stepmother walked in with the hoover! Child cruelty I tell you!
Blue Flame
23-03-08, 07:23 AM
My father used to walk in and open the curtains, open the windows, pull off my duvet and drag it out of the room, about 30 seconds before my stepmother walked in with the hoover! Child cruelty I tell you!
Yeah tried that before. He slept through it all :rolleyes:
Duck-man
23-03-08, 08:18 AM
I will be at maybury for 9sih then harthill for 930!
cya all later
independentphoto
23-03-08, 08:21 AM
We'll be there as planned. The weather & roads are fine here. Scooby numbers is heading in too - he's got snow but the roads are clear.
:riding: Bring it on!!!! :riding:
Garry:cool:
looks like you will have a good day for it. gutted i wont be there.
ScottishRawker
23-03-08, 04:19 PM
thats me home,
good to meet you lot, and look foreward to the photos and videos
so who liked my dancing?
shonadoll
23-03-08, 04:59 PM
I didn't see your dancing! Did someone record it?
Duck-man
23-03-08, 05:58 PM
Yeah tiger_55 Recorded it! haha!!
Was ace!
shonadoll
23-03-08, 06:00 PM
Oh did he now - thanks. Shall be asking to see that then.
Tiger 55
23-03-08, 07:38 PM
Yeah tiger_55 Recorded it!
Not guilty!
And it's a capital T :p
ScottishRawker
23-03-08, 10:07 PM
cant wait to see the vid!
STRAMASHER
24-03-08, 01:52 PM
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.2141549.0.0.php
Good footage of a great day!
Spotted Tiger55 and Indy. TV stars eh?!:notworthy::p
I still have a clutch!\\:D/ But a left-hand with RSI!;):p
Ton of photies here too (with some familiar coupons.......);)
http://www.suzukiownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57717&PN=1
ScottishRawker
24-03-08, 02:31 PM
im in that video,
well my dads silver helmet is next to pink panther, then between pink pathers pillion and my dads helmet you can see mine, then you see missus rawkers hair.
on yer bike
24-03-08, 02:45 PM
awesome, even I'm in there at the start.. although my head is stuck in my camera, lol
Tiger 55
24-03-08, 05:55 PM
Spotted Tiger55 and Indy. TV stars eh?!:notworthy::p
There will be a small charge for autographs, admin costs you understand, nothing I can do :(
Other stars include Jillyburd, Shonadoll and Scooby's back!
shonadoll
24-03-08, 05:57 PM
There will be a small charge for autographs, admin costs you understand, nothing I can do :(
Other stars include Jillyburd, Shonadoll and Scooby's back!
That wasn't my best side. We is famous though!
shonadoll
24-03-08, 05:59 PM
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.2141549.0.0.php
Good footage of a great day!
Spotted Tiger55 and Indy. TV stars eh?!:notworthy::p
I still have a clutch!\\:D/ But a left-hand with RSI!;):p
Ton of photies here too (with some familiar coupons.......);)
http://www.suzukiownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57717&PN=1
My hand is aching. That was a lesson in slow control, ouchy ouch. Glad Im not the only one.:D
-Ralph-
24-03-08, 07:25 PM
My hand is aching. That was a lesson in slow control, ouchy ouch. Glad Im not the only one.:D
Yep, I was popping in and out of neutral and coasting wherever i could to save my clutch and my hand. Think Jullyburd was right not to ride in that when she's only been on the bike twice. I wonder if they intended to have an everyone at once free-for-all getting out of the SECC car park!
northwind
24-03-08, 07:34 PM
It reminded me of an old-style running Le Mans start- huge line of bikes all turning onto a tiny tiny road. Did you see how many never even made it out of the SECC perimeter road? I saw a Rocket 3 and an older japanese sports bike which had obviously boiled over or otherwise sprung a fluid leak, Gav Hogg mentioned that one of the Scooby Doos binned it on the roundabout, about 10 bikes were left in the car parks because they couldn't get them to start...
At least mine only stopped working in minor ways :rolleyes: (the horns didn't work because the earth wasn't plugged in, who'd have thought it)
shonadoll
24-03-08, 07:35 PM
Yep, I was popping in and out of neutral and coasting wherever i could to save my clutch and my hand. Think Jullyburd was right not to ride in that when she's only been on the bike twice. I wonder if they intended to have an everyone at one free-for-all getting out of the SECC car park!
Yeah the first bit scared me the most. Had a few more scary moments realising while going 4 abreast and trying to do lifesavers that there was no point!
jimmy4237
24-03-08, 07:46 PM
A mass crazy free for all start it was!! Tis the best way to do it. No doubt the health 'n' safety zealots will put an end to it for next year, and ruin the fun..
It was a slow run - I just filtered past everybody by hook or crook till I got near the front. Only to find out the lead copper bike and marshalls were doing 15mph:confused::confused: No wonder the run was going that slow and leading to bottlenecks.. A few of the people I spoke to at the end of the run were complaining too about the pace of the run... Remember when the entire route was closed down in both directions so the bikes could get opened up to stop the overheating???? That was the fun times.:thumleft::thumleft:
Another point - cars on the main road on the gt western road indicating to turn right against the flow of the bikes. Didn't the halfwits know this run was on, and they'd have to wait the best part of an hour to get into the junction as no biker was going to stop for them??? Why didn't the police on foot patrol move them on???
Johnny_BoomBoom
25-03-08, 01:41 PM
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.2141549.0.0.php
Good footage of a great day!
Spotted Tiger55 and Indy. TV stars eh?!:notworthy::p
I still have a clutch!\\:D/ But a left-hand with RSI!;):p
Ton of photies here too (with some familiar coupons.......);)
http://www.suzukiownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57717&PN=1
Hahahahahahaha - the first pic in that Suzuki Owners club string of pictures, with the two lone SVs sticking out from all the rest......that's Beaniebike's and mine.....
My mate Stuart (who helps organise the run) told us to put them exactly there so that we could guarantee getting back to SECC in time for me to get changed to gig....... felt somewhat conspicuous getting ready to go in front of those thousands of bikes honking horns and revving engines......I was so relieved when I got on the bike, thumbed the starter and it started.....:D
Johnny_BoomBoom
25-03-08, 01:52 PM
A mass crazy free for all start it was!! Tis the best way to do it. No doubt the health 'n' safety zealots will put an end to it for next year, and ruin the fun..
It was a slow run - I just filtered past everybody by hook or crook till I got near the front. Only to find out the lead copper bike and marshalls were doing 15mph:confused::confused: No wonder the run was going that slow and leading to bottlenecks.. A few of the people I spoke to at the end of the run were complaining too about the pace of the run... Remember when the entire route was closed down in both directions so the bikes could get opened up to stop the overheating???? That was the fun times.:thumleft::thumleft:
Another point - cars on the main road on the gt western road indicating to turn right against the flow of the bikes. Didn't the halfwits know this run was on, and they'd have to wait the best part of an hour to get into the junction as no biker was going to stop for them??? Why didn't the police on foot patrol move them on???
I think they've actually almost taken the health and safety too far.....so much so that it's become a different health and safety concern!!!
I'll also hold my hand up and say part of my day job is actually health and safety manager at an electronics company -now erring on the side of caution is one thing, but this run was taken to new levels, which I suspect could have become unsafe.
The coordination of other traffic by the police seemed poorly done this year in comparison to the last 7 years worth of runs I've been on.
My average speed (near the front was about) 8 mph......peaking at one point only at 19mph (I then had to slam on the anchors mind you!!!). Never got above second gear (and was rarely even in that) and top temp I saw on my bike was 107 C (but I have full fairings).
I hope they can sort some of this for next year, or I may just take a break from it next year to see how it pans out - would be a shame as my son, who came pillion this year for the first time ever, really enjoyed himself!!!
independentphoto
25-03-08, 01:59 PM
'tis meeeeeeeeeee!
HERE (http://imageevent.com/zeezeephotography/eastereggrun08?p=8&n=1&m=24&c=4&l=0&w=4&s=0&z=2)
There's some clips starting to appear on Ya Tube! too. Including the elusive JohnnyBoomBoom playing.
Garry:smt023
northwind
25-03-08, 01:59 PM
Hahahahahahaha - the first pic in that Suzuki Owners club string of pictures, with the two lone SVs sticking out from all the rest......that's Beaniebike's and mine.....
I saw those two before the start, took a wee photo... I thought I recognised the twin cans on Beaniebike's black 650 :smt023
independentphoto
25-03-08, 02:03 PM
My average speed (near the front was about) 8 mph......peaking at one point only at 19mph (I then had to slam on the anchors mind you!!!). Never got above second gear (and was rarely even in that) and top temp I saw on my bike was 107 C (but I have full fairings).
Glad we were further back then. My average was quite slow - didn't check since I was too busy making noise and waving etc, but the peak was WAY above that on Gt Western Rd & Dumbarton Rd:cool:
Garry
Duck-man
25-03-08, 03:28 PM
Check out this video on you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxuT997SvEY
is that homer and marg at about 01:35
Johnny_BoomBoom
25-03-08, 03:37 PM
'tis meeeeeeeeeee!
HERE (http://imageevent.com/zeezeephotography/eastereggrun08?p=8&n=1&m=24&c=4&l=0&w=4&s=0&z=2)
There's some clips starting to appear on Ya Tube! too. Including the elusive JohnnyBoomBoom playing.
Garry:smt023
Really - you don't happen to have any links to us playing do ya??:confused:
ScottishRawker
25-03-08, 04:13 PM
haha thanks duckman,
we seem to be appearing in most videos lol
WHERE IS MY DANCING VIDEO!!!????!!!!
Johnny_BoomBoom
25-03-08, 04:16 PM
Ah, there we are!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNL3Z6RpvlU&feature=related
D'oh, forgot about ho Abba don;t like bands doing their songs....best get prepaared for the forthcoming litigation.......
independentphoto
25-03-08, 06:24 PM
Did anyone spot our Quedos' old man (JustJess) in the very opening frames of the Evening Times vid? Nice one.
Garry:cool:
independentphoto
25-03-08, 10:38 PM
OK folks......
......the good news is that I've figured out a way of extracting my video from the camera and onto the PC or anything else without giving in to some robbing French mob who want paying for a codec.
The picture and sound from the on-bike footage is rock solid :riding:. All I need to do now is make something out of it!
I'll get something posted at some before next Easter!
Garry;)
Duck-man
26-03-08, 08:43 AM
Nice! :)
ScottishRawker
30-03-08, 10:19 PM
the roll of honour is up and look who are the highest donating individuals :P
http://glasgoweggrun.mag-uk.org/RoH.php
mwahaha i feel a warm fuzzy feeling, does this always happen when doing charity stuff?
Tiger 55
31-03-08, 06:56 AM
the roll of honour is up and look who are the highest donating individuals
Another tenner and you'd have beaten Rolls Royce!
Let's hope Kat doesn't find out what you've been up to to with this 'Catherine' person though...
ScottishRawker
31-03-08, 02:00 PM
haha i kno we were both a bit shocked since on all the sponser forms it said "Katherine" and on the front of the envelope it says "Katherine" silly easter eggs!
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