EAR rideout from Red Lodge to Perry

[Seggons]

The most important thing to do when turning up is to test out the breakfast, yummy.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70788.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70788.jpg)

Sean, Pete and Lissa and BigBadDad arriving.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70795.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70795.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70796.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70796.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70797.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70797.jpg)

Some adjustments being made to Sean's bike.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70799.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70799.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70806.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70806.jpg)

Mikes new viffer.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70800.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70800.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70801.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70801.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70802.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70802.jpg)

Weeble's, Tilt's and my steeds.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70803.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70803.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70804.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70804.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70805.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70805.jpg)

Tilt goes in search for some air for his rear tyre.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70807.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70807.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70808.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70808.jpg)

Our first quick stop for refreshments.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70809.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70809.jpg)

Where we are also joined by Artylady (far right of the image)

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70811.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70811.jpg)

Loads of bikes here.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70812.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70812.jpg)

Sean's bike.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70815.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70815.jpg)

Then it's off to our next stop for food, drinks and a natter. Here are the bikes.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70816.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70816.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70817.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70817.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70822.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70822.jpg)

ArtyLady then went her own way but we were then joined by Sosha (far right of the image).

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70829.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70829.jpg)

Sean and BigBadDad plan on which is the best way to get us lost again.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70825.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70825.jpg)

About half way between the above stop and our finishing stop we come across a young lad that had come off his bike going road a bend. We all stopped and tried to help in anyway we could. The paramedics come and it looked majority like road rash. His very protective T-shirt and trousers didn't do anything to help

Then the worst possible thing to happen. Sean (the leader) decides to use his on road bike for a spot of off road action but the bike comes off worse.

This is the bend he went straight on at.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70834.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70834.jpg)

I personally think Sean (left of the above image) come off very lucky. On the left there is a barbed wire fence, in the centre next to Pete is a ditch he jumped and on the right is that metal barrier. He missed it all and ended up in the undergrowth.

The bike.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70832.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70832.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70835.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70835.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70836.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70836.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70837.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70837.jpg)

The new style of lunge, the crashed bike lunge.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70838.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70838.jpg)

Then onto our final stop at Perry.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70841.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70841.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70842.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70842.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70843.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70843.jpg) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/th_STA70844.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/Red%20Lodge%20to%20Perry/?action=view&current=STA70844.jpg)

The video footage to come at a later date when I get it all edited. Overall the day was great. The roads we awesome and Sean's leading was great until the above. Roll on the next one.

Said video footage of the ride: http://uk.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=AB682568DF0D3C85

[Sean_C]

Well I cant keep it quiet now :D
hahaha

Good ride mate, I thought you were the one that was supposed to go hedge surfing!!

Such is life!

[Rich]

Looks like a lucky escape for Sean, hope your resting up. Bike looks ridable lol well in a circle maybe.. Hope you get on the road soon!!!

[yorkie_chris]

Sorry to hear about that.

What's the damage?

[Seggons]

Good ride mate, I thought you were the one that was supposed to go hedge surfing!!

I almost did because I also went into the corner well to hot. It was Pete slowly down that made me get to the brakes in time. At least your alright and could manage a smile about it at the time.

[Sean_C]

Damage:
snapped fork. entire front end needs junking.
sheared off left footpeg
completely busted clocks
cracked plastics
busted rad

write off basically

[yorkie_chris]

Nahhhh it's the birth of a streetfighter :-P

Back on the road for 500 quid easy

[Sean_C]

yep, gsxr front end and twin lamps is my intention. write off if insurance was involved ;)

[Sean_C]

I almost did because I also went into the corner well to hot. It was Pete slowly down that made me get to the brakes in time. At least your alright and could manage a smile about it at the time.

yeah, i heard a tyre screech, glad im not responsible for someone else coming off :(

[Skip]

Damn sorry to hear that Sean! :( Glad you are ok though...

[Mike2165]

I leave you alone for 5 minutes and you go and bloody crash....don't you know it's my job to not do the corners?? Anyway, seriously hope you're ok Sean

[Sean_C]

Between me you and seggons we're a right bunch :p
alls well, thanks :)

[markmoto]

Badluck sean bikes can be mended easier than bones, lets hope the broken bike lunge doesnt get used very often ;-)

[Seggons]

Between me you and seggons we're a right bunch :p
alls well, thanks :)

I think it has something to do with the restrictors we both have. Lets take 'em out and do things in style. :D

[dizzyblonde]

ooo nice pics, oooo not nice bush surfing Sean, good your ok, but oh dear about the bike:-(

[Warthog]

Well thats one mod in improve the sv turning circle :P

Glad to hear you are ok Sean. Bikes are fixable (although I'd quite like to stop having to fix mine!)

[Seggons]

BigBadDad shows us how to impress at our first fuel stop. Great place to stop for fuel Sean. ;)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wVtPOPp-nu0

[Sean_C]

Did you see all the girls sitting against the wall, well, exactly where I happened to be parked? ;)

Dizzy, I'm pleased this happened before I got the roca bp fitted :p well, not pleased, but you know what i mean!

[Seggons]

Did you see all the girls sitting against the wall, well, exactly where I happened to be parked? ;)

You should of let me know, I would've happily took some pictures ..... of your bike. :smt036

[Sean_C]

To be honest mate, I thought you would've clocked them on the way in ;)

[plowsie]

Oh dear Sean, unlucky son, streetfighter it mate! Do it!!!!!!!!!!

Looks good peeps. Hopefully see some of you all this way on the 1st June.

[Sean_C]

Oh dear is the polite version of everything that came out of my mouth for about 5 or 10 minutes ;)
Yep, going for the cafe racer look, naked with clip ons and twin lamps hopefully.

[Seggons]

Better late then never, here's 2 of the 4 main videos that I've managed to get done:

http://uk.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=AB682568DF0D3C85

[petevtwin650]

One criticism Seggons, which I think you've remedied now, is that you don't "blip" your throttle on the downchanges. You can hear the clutch screaming. :(

Looking forward to the next two instalments :D

[Seggons]

One criticism Seggons, which I think you've remedied now, is that you don't "blip" your throttle on the downchanges. You can hear the clutch screaming. :(

It's funny you should say that because I too thought the same thing when watching it back.
Just been and watched some other videos and it seems I only blip when I focus on blipping. As soon as concentrate on something else I go back to the gear down, clutch out scenario. That instant burst of engine braking when letting the clutch out like that becomes addictive, obviously doesn't do the bike any favours.

Need to get me a bikesafe and one of those track days that teach all about body position and riding tips on a track. But first I need to earn the money, what it is to be poor. :D

[plowsie]

But first I need to earn the money, what it is to be poor. :D
Amen to that

[petevtwin650]

It's funny you should say that because I too thought the same thing when watching it back.
Just been and watched some other videos and it seems I only blip when I focus on blipping. As soon as concentrate on something else I go back to the gear down, clutch out scenario. That instant burst of engine braking when letting the clutch out like that becomes addictive, obviously doesn't do the bike any favours.

Need to get me a bikesafe and one of those track days that teach all about body position and riding tips on a track. But first I need to earn the money, what it is to be poor. :D

Not only is it a bit harsh on the bike it's also could cause problems with premature lockup of the rear wheel, especially on slippery roads.

Check out Bikesafe. Could be free or very cheap in your area.

I thought on the NW vids you did blip. :)

[Seggons]

It's hard to tell from the videos because the mic is so overwhelmed. As soon as Dogcamsport release the new mic with adjustable gain It'll be obvious what I'm up to.

[Alpinestarhero]

I couldnt hear anything of the clutch screaming, but I didnt watch for too long. Sounds really scary though; I'm going back to blipping rather than gently letting the clutch out....i was trying to save fuel

[ArtyLady]

what's blipping? I just throttle off, clutch in, gear change, release clutch smoothly as poss - isnt that correct? or having I been doing it all wrong all these years? :confused:

[Seggons]

It's not wrong at all but blipping the throttle smoothens the whole process out especially at higher rpm. What blipping consists of is when you go to change down, pull the clutch in, change down, give the throttle a little tweak (blip) and then let the clutch out.

What happens when you change down normally is when you pull the clutch in it starts to slow down. For example if you change down at 5000 rpm by the time you've pulled the clutch in and changed down the clutch might only be doing 4000 rpm and your engine will be doing 6000 rpm. When you let the clutch out it then has to play catch up with the engine. If you give the throttle a little blip to raise the revs during the change down process the clutch doesn't have to play catch up and makes it a smoother process.

But I could be talking rubbish, the above is the way I've interpretated what blipping is.

[Seggons]

The other 2 videos and a little extra one are all now up:

http://uk.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=AB682568DF0D3C85

[petevtwin650]

what's blipping? I just throttle off, clutch in, gear change, release clutch smoothly as poss - isnt that correct? or having I been doing it all wrong all these years? :confused:

Started a new thread discussing this very issue ArtyLady

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=111176

[ArtyLady]

Started a new thread discussing this very issue ArtyLady

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=111176

Thanks Pete :cool: