Rideout 11th of May

[Tiger 55]

Anyone fancy a spin round Ayrshire and parts west of the M74 on Sunday the 11th? Reason I ask is we've probably left organising an April Rideout a bit late and that's the only Sunday I can make in May! Who's with me?

Definites
Tiger 55
Jillyburd
SVTonyB
Stramasher
Scooby 2102
The Shadow
carelesschucca
Endellion
Scottishguy1969

Mibbes
Stuartyboy
Shonadoll
kitkat
weegaz22
goof
rscosworth
Scottish Rawker
Endellion's mate
Endellion's mate's mate

Definite Mibbes
Jim@55

[-Ralph-]

Sorry, can't make it, on either Saturday 10th May or Sunday 11th May ;-). I'll be riding one of these in central Mexico! :D

http://www.mxmotoadv.net/Motorcycles/2004_DR650_blue_snett_450.jpg

[SVTONYB]

Put me down as a possible. I'm Dayshift that day but I will see what I can do :cool:

[SVTONYB]

Unless of course you mean Sunday 11th which I'm off and would be a definate :scratch:

[Tiger 55]

And my first attempt at organising a rideout gets off to a flying stop. :oops:

Sunday the 11th it is. Ralph, have fun. Tony, you're in!

(I imagine some admin jonny will be along presently to alter the thread title. Please!)

[STRAMASHER]

I am always up for a run down and around to "Little Russia".:)

[stuartyboy]

Weather permiting count me in. Do you have a route?

[TheShadow]

Weather permiting count me in. Do you have a route?

Get a route and weather permiting i may also be in.

[Tiger 55]

Do you have a route?

Get a route

Route, route that's all I ever hear from you people! "Ayrshire and parts west of the M74" is the route.

OK, OK, in broad strokes it's an anti clockwise circle going Glasgow - Ayr - St John's Town of Dalry - Abington - Civilisation. Shall we say of the order of 150 miles? I'll put some meat on the bones in the next day or two.

Also, this is a social event, all welcome. Hooners at the front, bimblers at the back, in betweeners, er, in between and everybody happy :D. I shall be calling for a Tail End Charlie or Charlies later so stand by your beds.

[shonadoll]

But it's wsb at Monza that day *whine whine*

[scooby2102]

coont me in laddie

[independentphoto]

But it's wsb at Monza that day *whine whine*


Dinnae worry lass. If we leave early enough, we'll make it!

Seriously though - that's why little men in white coats invented V+ / Sky+ (delete as applicable).

I know me an Quedos cannae make it - we're on hols again!:cool:

Garry

[Tiger 55]

You want a route? I'll give you a bloody route! 1030 for an 1100 departure.

Hein Gericke onto M8/M77 to Jn 22 GALSTON
A719 through Galston (Right at lights) towards Ayr
A77 over 2 roundabouts then onto A713 CASTLE DOUGLAS DALMELLINGTON
Hollybush Inn on right - fag, wee, coffee. 40 miles.

A713 to St Johns Town of Dalry - fag, wee. 30 miles.

A702 to Thornhill (via Right turn at T Jn in Moniaive) - regroup. 20 miles.

A76 KILMARNOCK for 9 miles to B797 (before Mennock) through Wanlockhead to Abington. Left onto A702 through Abington, signs for M74 GLASGOW to Abington Services - fag, wee, coffee, petrol. 20 miles.

A73 towards LANARK (Glasgow A8 ) then towards Airdrie (Glasgow A8 ) to The Newhouse Premier Travel Inn, Newhouse (just before the A8 ) - fag, wee, emotional farewells. 30 miles.

In summary: Glasgow M8/M77/A77/A719/A77/A713 Hollybush Inn A713 St Johns Town of Dalry A702/A76/B797/A702 Abington A73 Newhouse. 1 regroup, 1 petrol, 2 coffees, 4 fags, 4 wees, 140 miles, no pressure. :D

[kitkat]

dependant on chain arriving and being fixed. hopefully

[Blue Flame]

I'll be in the Lake District that weekend.......with the bike hopefully.
:p

[carelesschucca]

oops, guess who's just been a dafty and turned up today!!!

suppose i should read things properly.

[STRAMASHER]

oops, guess who's just been a dafty and turned up today!!!

suppose i should read things properly.

Lucky you.:evil:


Wish i was out for a run in the sun the noo.:smt022:-({|=

[Tiger 55]

oops
Get anything nice from Hein Gericke? :)

Shall I put you down as a definite for next month then?

[TheShadow]

Change my status from a maybe to yes.

I reserve the right to wimp out if its snowing , hailing or raining cats and dogs.

[-Ralph-]

oops, guess who's just been a dafty and turned up today!!!

suppose i should read things properly.

Lucky you.:evil:


Wish i was out for a run in the sun the noo.:smt022:-({|=

It was a beautiful morning for a run, I did this this morning.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=16480516235892315494,55.887160,-3.698400%3B10487253707679858009,55.879800,-3.662280%3B7960553688535275877,55.967060,-3.637620%3B3794492808191082156,56.165449,-3.669220%3B16057220193035834475,55.912075,-3.686470&saddr=Harthill,+Shotts,+North+Lanarkshire,+United+ Kingdom&daddr=B8084%2FStation+Rd+%4055.887160,+-3.698400+to:A706+%4055.879800,+-3.662280+to:A706+%4055.967060,+-3.637620+to:dunfermline+to:powmill+to:auchterarder +to:dunning+to:3+Allsop+Pl,+Dollar,+Clackmannanshi re,+FK14+7AW+(Dollar)+to:kincardine+bridge+to:B808 4+%4055.912075,+-3.686470+to:55.886673,-3.697243+to:Harthill,+Shotts,+North+Lanarkshire,+U nited+Kingdom&mra=pe&mrcr=1,2&mrsp=11&sz=9&via=1,2,3,10,11&sll=56.067436,-3.054199&sspn=0.748202,2.559814&ie=UTF8&z=9

A sucidal sheep, one boy racer came flying round a corner on my side of the road on the way down the hill from Knockhill, and I turned my bike into a kangaroo, other than that a great ride.

More about that Kangaroo, when I bought the SV I notched up the preload front and back. I've been on a diet, lost 22 pounds since mid January and I felt my suspension was getting a bit too hard, so I put the preload back to the standard settings. It was OK when the shock was new, but after 12000 miles, the bike just turned into a handling liability, threatening to bounce me out of the saddle on every bumpy corner. Stopped at the first opportunity and set it back. Anyone else found this or is my shock knackered?

[Tiger 55]

Change my status from a maybe to yes.

I reserve the right to wimp out if its snowing , hailing or raining cats and dogs.
Done.

That right is reserved permanently by all memebrs of Ecosse.

[-Ralph-]

Sorry, can't make it.... I'll be riding one of these in central Mexico! :D

Scratch that, my friend who we will be visiting in Mexico is buying a new G650 X-country, so he won't sell his old bike until after our visit, so I'll be getting his Honda NX400 Falcon. So I don't need to rent the DR650 and I'll have the bike at my disposal for a full two weeks! :cool:

http://www.bennettsmotorcycles.com/images_sales/Honda%20NX400_lge.gif

[-Ralph-]

Scratch that, my friend who we will be visiting in Mexico is buying a new G650 X-country, so he won't sell his old bike until after our visit, so I'll be getting his Honda NX400 Falcon. So I don't need to rent the DR650 and I'll have the bike at my disposal for a full two weeks! :cool:



Hmmm, just searched for a review of this bike and the first google result was this!

http://www.reviewcentre.com/review190467.html :shock:

It has 28bhp so some wringing of it's neck may be in order, but I don't need to be going fast in a place where the drivers are trying to kill you and the traffic includes stray donkeys and goats!

[Tiger 55]

Scratch that...I'll be getting his Honda NX400 Falcon. So I don't need to rent the DR650 :cool:
That depends. You commuting or exploring? ;)

Of course, the Falcon has 22lbs less to lug around so it might be up the job after all :D

[-Ralph-]

That depends. You commuting or exploring? ;)

Of course, the Falcon has 22lbs less to lug around so it might be up the job after all :D

Ha ha :-D, exploring but I think a dirt track is the worst terrain we'll encounter!

It'll be more than 22lbs in another 4 weeks matey!! :-D Weight Watchers ain't just for girls you know! I'll be able to join the Chippendales I tell you! ;) Next rideout you'll all be saying "who the hell is that riding Ralph's bike?"

EDIT: :smt046 has to edit this as it got censored - Weight Watchers. Well the women do out number the men, and there's a couple that are not too bad either :smt112. "Tomorrow night I'm going to my **** Watchers meeting" :D

[SVTONYB]

C'mon folks who else is coming :cool:

[Tiger 55]

who else is coming?
Well weegaz22 and rscosworth for a start!

[rscosworth]

Well weegaz22 and rscosworth for a start!

dont remember agreeing to that one! Its also the Turkish F1 GP!!!!!!!

Ill have a look at my rota and if im available you may be able to get me out to play!

[Tiger 55]

Its the Turkish F1 GP!
It's OK, you wont miss any overtaking and there'll be plenty of refuelling at Abington. Can't promise you any tyre changes though, that's the one thing. :(

it'll be nothing short of a small miracle if I do manage
On to the mibbe list you go then mate!

[rscosworth]

just checked my shifts and im a definatly

weather get out clause still applies

[Endellion]

Think I'll be up for this

[carelesschucca]

Suppose i should show seeing as i turned up a month early

[Tiger 55]

Suppose i should show
On to the definite list you go.

[Endellion]

Well providing that the country still has fuel flowing through its veins, I am now a definate

[Tiger 55]

Well providing that the country still has fuel flowing through its veins...
No small proviso, but on to the Definites you go!

[carelesschucca]

My god he loves the power!!!

its scary!!!

[SVTONYB]

Thats the bike booked into Hamilton Motorcycle Services for new rubber and its first MOT on Tuesday. So it will be sorted (legal) for Sunday. :cool:

[rscosworth]

im not a mibbie - meant to be moving in to my new place on Sunday - will try and wangle it though

[Endellion]

So we are meeting at Hein Gericke beside Ducati Glasgow off Junction 16? I am not that familiar with Glasgow but know how to get to Ducati Glasgow!

[SVTONYB]

I know how to get to Ducati Glasgow!



So do I :rolleyes:

[Tiger 55]

So we are meeting at Hein Gericke beside Ducati Glasgow off Junction 16? I ...know how to get to Ducati Glasgow!
I think it's Junction 17 but if you know how to get there just get there and then Hein Gericke is a hundred yards further down the road. Hopefully you can't miss it, load of SVs out the front...

[Endellion]

As I thought, see you all there!

[Endellion]

A mate and his mate were thinking of coming along, would this be ok?

[ScottishRawker]

stick me in the maybe list, ill see what the missus has planned for then!

actually might drag her along!


(no dressing up this time!)

[scottishguy1969]

am up for this,so i c yous there
if no raining..lol

[Tiger 55]

Endellion - of course, the more the merrier
Rawker - done
Scottishguy - done

OK, this will be the first rideout for a couple of folk so I'm looking for a Tail End Charlie for a couple of the legs, any volunteers? On the other hand I'm happy to do it myself if somebody wants to lead, any volunteers for that?

[kitkat]

if my bike is fixed (chain still not here) I dont mind being tail ender. cant lead as I dont know where im going - ever

[ScottishRawker]

in annother thread, iv got clunking sounds just now :(

but if there is nothing wrong im more likely to be a yes as my missus is working so i can come play, ill keep up the back if u want as im not that experienced.

[independentphoto]

if my bike is fixed (chain still not here) I dont mind being tail ender. cant lead as I dont know where im going - ever

At this rate, you'd be best off cracking open a packet of tights in the harley belt-drive stylee. I'd reckon fishnets will give better torque transfer on the sprockets. :laughat:

Garry;)

P.S. Did I mention that we'll be on our hols? We'll keep an eye on things for the reports & piccys.

[dirtydog]

if my bike is fixed (chain still not here) I dont mind being tail ender.


Some people just have no patience :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[jim@55]

put me down as a definate maybe al ,im working on sat night (till 6)so if i just stay up ill b alright for this ,however if im goosed and fall asleep it might b a struggle ,what time u meeting at ??(havent read all this thread):riding:

[Tiger 55]

put me down as a definate maybe
Done. Meeting at 1030 but if you like you can have another half an hour in bed and arrive just as we're leaving at 1100...

Kitty, Rawker - thanks for the TEC offer. If either of you turn up that'll be great!

Can this weather last...

[northwind]

Hmm, no idea :D

[rscosworth]

might be back up for coming along - mrs says if its a nice day she will come out too....

[ScottishRawker]

i may bring me camera! so expect to stop every corner for a photo!

[rscosworth]

i may bring me camera! so expect to stop every corner for a photo!

and have your money tin ready at the pit stops!

[Endellion]

I'd love an action shot or 2 of me on bike!!! Of course willing to put cash in collection tin!

[kitkat]

wont make it peeps. chain has arrived but unlikely it can get fitted and motd by sunday. have fun

[Tiger 55]

wont make it peeps
Alas :(

Never mind, Rawker's photos will be so good it'll be just like you were there!

[kitkat]

Alas :(

Never mind, Rawker's photos will be so good it'll be just like you were there!


yeah cos that will make me feel better ;):smt022

[ScottishRawker]

ill make everyone have a sad face :( lol

[independentphoto]

ill make everyone have a sad face :( lol

It'll need to be pretty special for that - We're off on Holiday tomorrow :cool:. Must admit that the "Glencoe Massacre" is sounding better all the time.

Garry;)

[kitkat]

you are always away on holiday you 2. almost as often as grant lol

[ScottishRawker]

can i have my own wee section,

im a definet so take me oot of the mibbeesss,

but i want my own section!!!!!!

also what its the rules about dancing? only allowed when in leathers?

[Endellion]

Hope the weathers good

[TheShadow]

Can somebody please map this route out for me on google maps.

[Tiger 55]

Can somebody please map this route out for me on google maps.
Your wish is my command...

Linky (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13625765996934404878,55.603920,-4.379650%3B16618059040166163884,55.395020,-3.780120&saddr=Hein+Gericke,+Glasgow&daddr=A719+%4055.603920,+-4.379650+to:St+John's+Town+of+Dalry+to:B797+%4055. 395020,+-3.780120+to:Abington+to:55.672938,-3.788223+to:Newhouse&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=5&sz=11&via=1,3,5&sll=55.713574,-3.898087&sspn=0.169808,0.457993&ie=UTF8&ll=55.764986,-3.908386&spn=0.169584,0.457993&z=11)

[malks]

right i'm in too! sorry a bit last minute but i'll see you all outside hein gericke and say hi! this is my first ecosse meet!

[Tiger 55]

Good on you malks, see you there mate.

Weather today is warm, partly cloudy and the chance of a shower. Good enough!

[ScottishRawker]

leathers or textiles?

[SVTONYB]

both :cool:

[SVTONYB]

Bit of a panic there..... i'm just up.......2 powercuts last night......woke up during 1st one with house alarms going off up and down the street so i waited for power to come back on and i set my alarm clock.

I just woke up there to discover there had been a 2nd powercut...... but all's well it's only 9.30 :cool:

see you all 10.30 @ HG

[haggis]

Have a nice run you guys.

Might get out later myself, should the weather hold up. BBQ with the local bike crew in the park for lunch in the meantime......8)

[SVTONYB]

Due to a wee problem at home I didnt make it :(

Sorry guys for not phoning but right up untill 1015 I was going, the bike was out and the gear was on but alas not to be......next time cant come quick enough.

Hope you all had a good day with no mishaps

[TheShadow]

That was a good day the weather stayed dry with sunny spells.

I would have enjoyed it much more if i didnt have a cracking headache alday #-o

[Endellion]

Great day guys, look forward to the next one, the bigger road home was full of traffic. Some nice roads today and cracking weather until we got back to Edinburgh

Maybe see some of you on the 24th

[Tiger 55]

Hope you all had a good day with no mishaps
As long as you don't count everybody missing the Dalry meeting point as a mishap - I can't help but feel partly responsible - then it couldn't have gone any better!

Not the same without you though mate, hope your domestic crisis is not too severe.

[ScottishRawker]

haha we didn't mean to miss the meeting point, but we beat you to the service station :D

haha you guys were beaten by two 33bhp bikes :D

just loading photos onto computer, then will edit them