View Full Version : Hello from S.Wales
Just a hello from me, I did post in banter as I missed this section. I'm just about imbetween Newport and Chepstow - I've only had my license about 1 month so not really up to scratch to attend any meets, but if any locals fancy a slow follower then count me in!
Craig
P.S I'm riding this incase anybody flies past a blue sv:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/gringoboyo/SuzukiSv650011.jpg
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madness
14-05-09, 04:10 PM
Welcome, don't worry about lack of experience. Come along on a rideout, it will improve your riding, honestly.
metalangel
14-05-09, 04:55 PM
Hello! Don't worry you've only been at it a month, we all had to start somewhere.
welcome, you have a crash protector for the exhaust you need some for the fairings just incase the unthinkable happens or you accidently drop it.
take it from me DONT CRASH
so rubber side down shinny side up :D
Springbokki
14-05-09, 07:17 PM
Aye, get those, I still need to! Tho feet work well as a cushion when you let it go whilst wheeling it out the garage! :P
I'm yet to go on a ride out, am always busy when they're on!
Tho if you fancy meeting up with a fellow newbie, zipping down the M4 aint a worry at all!
Cymraeg_Atodeg
14-05-09, 07:29 PM
Hello and welcome from the 'Brad dude.
Nice ride, shame she isn't a curvey, lol.
I only had my licence since March, so, your not the only 'slow' rider
Thanks for the advice guys! The protector was already fitted, and bungs are next! So is anyone local, or are we all spread across the valleys?
Springbokki
14-05-09, 08:14 PM
I'm in Cowbridge, east of Cardiff (by 15mins).
Cymraeg_Atodeg
14-05-09, 08:44 PM
I am 12 miles North of Cardiff, just north of Caerphilly
I'm in Cowbridge, east of Cardiff (by 15mins).
Isn't Cowbridge west of Cardiff? Well I'm up for a mid week ride north of Cardiff or theres always the forests etc this way if you fancy a run!
Cymraeg_Atodeg
14-05-09, 09:07 PM
Yes, Cowbridge is west of Cardiff, but, you know what they say about them over that way, ha ha.
I would do a ride our, if my Suzi wasn't still on SORN, grrr!
Springbokki
14-05-09, 09:55 PM
Isn't Cowbridge west of Cardiff? Well I'm up for a mid week ride north of Cardiff or theres always the forests etc this way if you fancy a run!
Ummm my bad, long day.
Yeeesss its west, how embarassing...
I'm up for a ride next weekend, not the one starting tomos tho! Away for a week.
Bris-Rob
15-05-09, 08:53 AM
Welcome to the fourms buddy, bristol based here.
the taffia is the nickname for the guys of south wales, theres probably about 15-20 of us,
4-5 caerphilly
few in cardiff area
few in newport area
we need to start up the monthly pub meets again soon
then theres the mofo's which are just over the bridge, bristol-ish
Hello there.
Join us on the North Devon Run (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=129551), A lot of the Taffia are camping, but if your not into that, I'm going over for the day and would be happy to ride over with you.
hi giarc,
I'm situated around the same area as you i think. I live in Redwick (Magor basically). I'll keep an eye out for the blue pointy. I'm a total newbie as well so wouldn't worry about it too much. I've got prob 2 months experience and thats it. Same as Springbokki aint made a meet yet, always busy or something else but we'll all have to meet up sometime :-)
N.Devon GP (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=129551) - Be good to see you all there.
A bunch of folks are camping nr Barnstaple and joining the rideout. If you're up for that as well go HERE (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=130221).
Obviously you're welcome to drop by at the campsite anytime during the weekend. I think a few doing the rideout are stopping by the campsite afterwards for a bit of social.
hi giarc,
I'm situated around the same area as you i think. I live in Redwick (Magor basically). I'll keep an eye out for the blue pointy. I'm a total newbie as well so wouldn't worry about it too much. I've got prob 2 months experience and thats it. Same as Springbokki aint made a meet yet, always busy or something else but we'll all have to meet up sometime :-)
I live in Magor mate, so about as close as it gets! Well if you/others fancy a ride im mainly off mid week (due to working shifts) so hopefully I might start learning a thing or two.
Cheers
Springbokki
15-05-09, 03:34 PM
I live in Magor mate, so about as close as it gets! Well if you/others fancy a ride im mainly off mid week (due to working shifts) so hopefully I might start learning a thing or two.
Cheers
I'd be quite happy to meet up with you two, nearer your end of the world in a few weeks time if you fancy?
Not that I know the area tho! :P
well im happy to meet anywhere lol ok well im off weekends but can meet up mid week as well in the evening. supposed to be good weather mid week next week?
Springbokki
15-05-09, 05:29 PM
well im happy to meet anywhere lol ok well im off weekends but can meet up mid week as well in the evening. supposed to be good weather mid week next week?
Well sadly I'm not able to meet up next week, going to RAF Cranwell for that week. The following week tho is fine, or weekend.
Possibly trip up Brecon way? Or visit the lovelly area near Chepstow?
well we can always do the week after no probs :-). wanna do brecon run, get some more practice on some bends
Springbokki
15-05-09, 06:39 PM
Sounds like a potential plan, what do you think giarc?
Yeah count me in guys :D As said I don't have any experience, but I've got to start somewhere!
I'm not sure about what route etc, but I think the roads through tintern and monthmouth/usk are meant to be good?
thefallenangel
15-05-09, 09:15 PM
Hello from a fellow Townie. Although i'm a full on townie living in Malpas.
Shame the weathers crap tomorrow otherwise i'd be up for a ride. Add your name to the next rideout and search for previous rides as there have been some crackers.
Join the crew and if you aint got insurance look up Carole Nash as they give R+G's away with theirs currently.
Yeah count me in guys :D As said I don't have any experience, but I've got to start somewhere!
I'm not sure about what route etc, but I think the roads through tintern and monthmouth/usk are meant to be good?
I hope this fall on a day I can go. The road up thru Tintern is good, but it's very popular with the sunday drivers. The old road from Monmouth via Raglan to Abergavenny is much better. As are the B roads from Chepstow to Usk via Chainbridge to Aber. :D
Cymraeg_Atodeg
18-05-09, 08:14 PM
I am up for a ride out, been out again today and I am loving riding Suzi :thumright:
thefallenangel
18-05-09, 08:23 PM
lucky as the weather is suppose to be good for saturday but i'm away grr. How about 30th? Tis FA cup final tho...
If you want me to plan a route around Chepstow/Usk/Aber/Monmouth then i shall.
Cymraeg_Atodeg
18-05-09, 08:27 PM
lucky as the weather is suppose to be good for saturday but i'm away grr. How about 30th? Tis FA cup final tho...
If you want me to plan a route around Chepstow/Usk/Aber/Monmouth then i shall.
I don't care much for the sport with the spherical ball, but, a route around Chepstow/Usk/Aber/Monmouth would be very nice.
Where I learnt to drive on 4 wheels...
thefallenangel
18-05-09, 09:49 PM
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=bassaleg&daddr=A4051%2FMalpas+Rd+to:A4042%2FTurnpike+Rd+to: usk+to:A466%2FWye+Valley+Link+Rd+to:A466+to:A40+to :51.860804,-2.809067+to:B4521+to:Abergavenny,+Gwent,+United+Ki ngdom+to:usk+to:caerleon&hl=en&geocode=%3BFaCoEwMdGg_S_w%3BFVMGFAMdQjDS_w%3B%3BFS 7jEwMdYgPX_w%3BFcT7FAMd2EHX_w%3BFZ6OFgMdLJ7W_w%3B% 3BFbh4FwMdIMDU_w%3BFdHIFgMdlOfR_w%3B%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=7&sz=11&via=1,2,5,7,8&sll=51.919285,-2.688217&sspn=0.207939,0.617981&ie=UTF8&ll=51.737235,-2.880478&spn=0.208781,0.617981&z=11
There's one i made but i don't think it's long enough for a days ride. Perhaps a couple of hours with lunch at the end.
blue curvy jester
19-05-09, 08:37 AM
I'm in Cowbridge, east of Cardiff (by 15mins).
i keep getting evil eyes when i go through cowbridge on a run down to llantwit major
mind you 8.30 on a sunday a scorpion alarm clock isn't every ones idea of fun :cool:
blue curvy jester
19-05-09, 08:41 AM
I don't care much for the sport with the spherical ball,
its also the 1st lions game and the wales v canada test
for those of us with a prefeerence for oval balls ( hey theres a price to pay for riding bikes )
Cymraeg_Atodeg
19-05-09, 03:05 PM
its also the 1st lions game and the wales v canada test
for those of us with a prefeerence for oval balls ( hey theres a price to pay for riding bikes )
I am not missing a Welsh rugby game for no man!
But, the Wales match is late in the evening, so, I doubt the ride out with stop me watching that...
30th in day is a ok for me, out of the lash in cardiff that night for a mates bday. But as long as i dont miss the rugby, all good :-) As for runs, im happy with anything, done the old road from usk > monthmouth > tintern then back on the old road to usk again and loved it. Gonna try to get out on the bike soon as well to get more practice in
Springbokki
20-05-09, 08:14 AM
i keep getting evil eyes when i go through cowbridge on a run down to llantwit major
mind you 8.30 on a sunday a scorpion alarm clock isn't every ones idea of fun :cool:
Haha nice one, I'm not sure that those in Cowbridge are all that impressed by my bike either!!!
Anyone up for a ride this weekend? Nothing to adventurous, have been off the bike for a little too long, so rusty!!!
metalangel
20-05-09, 08:24 AM
If folks in Cowbridge don't like bikes perhaps they should have it so you can get back onto the dual carriageway at Down's and not just off!
blue curvy jester
20-05-09, 09:39 AM
i think its the sitting at the lights at jacks corner that does it for them the sound bounces off the pub and funnels down towrds the fire station
Haha nice one, I'm not sure that those in Cowbridge are all that impressed by my bike either!!!
Anyone up for a ride this weekend? Nothing to adventurous, have been off the bike for a little too long, so rusty!!!
Up for ride this weekend. Gotta change the oil and filter first but shouldn't take long then out. Prob saturday daytime.
Yeah the 30th should be ok for me too, and I may be able to get out this Saturday for an hour or two!
Springbokki
20-05-09, 05:49 PM
Well if you're up for Saturday, then I could meet you all at the services otherside of the M4, J23a??
What time would suit?
Something towards the morning?
j23a is a ok for me, on my door step. morning would be best i guess for me too. can always do the oil after we've had a bit of a run for an hour or two. clutch on my car died today so gonna be taking bike to work next two days too so should be up for proper ride on saturday rather than the commute
blue curvy jester
21-05-09, 07:57 AM
can't do taking the bike on a spin to the surf for the weekend ( wife driving the cage withe the board on )
Springbokki
21-05-09, 09:14 AM
Ok, so how about 10 ish there?
And we'll agree on something when we meet, I'll bring a map :D
Should take me no more than 40 mins to reach there.
sounds good - what about anyone else thats coming on sat? we can plan a rough route when we get there - i've got a few hours that day - just putting off fixing the car lol
Took bike to work today - and a hell of a lot happier :-) will be bringing bike alot more i reckon
Cymraeg_Atodeg
21-05-09, 07:47 PM
From Magor there is a good few routes you can take, this Sat 30th May, right?
Springbokki
21-05-09, 08:11 PM
There is the ride on the 30th, but were thinking of doing a small one this Saturday, just to get to know one another, nothing particularly adventurous, but fun.
Aim to meet 10 am ish at services near Magor.
whats this ride on the 30th you talk of?
Its on page 3 Hovis, you posted you was in :)
Back to Saturday, how about something like this, starting at J23a, and finishing at mcd's on J24:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=B4245%2FNewport+Rd+to:A48%2FParkwall+Hill+to :B4228+to:B4228%2FStaunton+Rd+to:A466%2FRedbrook+R d+to:A466+to:Unknown+road+to:B4293+to:B4293+to:Unk nown+road+to:A466%2FWye+Valley+Link+Rd+to:A48%2FPa rkwall+Hill+to:51.602586,-2.923313&geocode=FQYqEwMdIbjU_w%3BFdYcEwMdMLDU_w%3BFYiIEwMd RJDW_w%3BFUZUFAMdPVzX_w%3BFdZuFgMdLsrX_w%3BFfmOFgM dFrHW_w%3BFYBaFAMdKtnW_w%3BFeqoFAMdTxPW_w%3BFUenFA Md2A7W_w%3BFfVLFAMddBjW_w%3BFQwUFAMduPPW_w%3BFbrgE wMdPAXX_w%3BFSyHEwMdwo3W_w%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=9&mrsp=13&sz=19&via=1,3,7&sll=51.602672,-2.923232&sspn=0.001273,0.003476&ie=UTF8&ll=51.603998,-2.742891&spn=0.040728,0.111237&t=h&z=14
That said, I haven't actually ridden half of these roads, I was just clicking around google maps, so I'm open to suggestions!?
you need a new thread
with the details
good point - if we're going to do the 30th meet properly then def need to start a new thread and go from there, for now though wanna concentrate on this sat 10am at magor services. I'm not sure how many of those roads i've been on either giarc. Willing to try them though. Its that or the route ive done before which is newport to caerleon via catsash hill, old road to usk and on the old road then to monmouth. From there to Tintern for a quick stop, then onwards back to usk on the old road from chepstow
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Twyn+Square+to:Unknown+road+to:Groesonen+Rd+ to:Unknown+road+to:Groesonen+Rd+to:Parc+Pentre+to: B4293%2FPortal+Rd+to:A466%2FRedbrook+Rd+to:A466%2F Redbrook+Rd+to:Unknown+road+to:A466%2FSt+Lawrence+ Rd+to:51.706183,-2.876358&geocode=FUkqEwMdrLfU_w%3BFUTvFAMdfrjT_w%3BFV5rFQMd lAbU_w%3BFWLiFQMdhWnU_w%3BFa76FQMdnsvU_w%3BFVYtFgM d46HV_w%3BFYQ_FgMdgEDW_w%3BFXCAFgMdkYjW_w%3BFYaPFg Md_bDW_w%3BFYNuFgMd3ujW_w%3BFW7ZFAMdpiPX_w%3BFcAPF AMdBPPW_w%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=10&mrsp=12&sz=13&via=8&sll=51.69831,-2.844429&sspn=0.053304,0.109863&ie=UTF8&ll=51.703417,-2.852325&spn=0.106597,0.219727&t=h&z=12 (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Twyn+Square+to:Unknown+road+to:Groesonen+Rd+ to:Unknown+road+to:Groesonen+Rd+to:Parc+Pentre+to: B4293%2FPortal+Rd+to:A466%2FRedbrook+Rd+to:A466%2F Redbrook+Rd+to:Unknown+road+to:A466%2FSt+Lawrence+ Rd+to:51.706183,-2.876358&geocode=FUkqEwMdrLfU_w%3BFUTvFAMdfrjT_w%3BFV5rFQMd lAbU_w%3BFWLiFQMdhWnU_w%3BFa76FQMdnsvU_w%3BFVYtFgM d46HV_w%3BFYQ_FgMdgEDW_w%3BFXCAFgMdkYjW_w%3BFYaPFg Md_bDW_w%3BFYNuFgMd3ujW_w%3BFW7ZFAMdpiPX_w%3BFcAPF AMdBPPW_w%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=10&mrsp=12&sz=13&via=8&sll=51.69831,-2.844429&sspn=0.053304,0.109863&ie=UTF8&ll=51.703417,-2.852325&spn=0.106597,0.219727&t=h&z=12)
not sure the link is right but take a look see what you think. To be honest we could just make it up as we go along lol
Yeah that looks fine for me, I don't know any of those roads, but they look twisty :). If this is the route, won't it be best for me and you to meet springbox and the others at mcdonalds on 24, to save the going back on themselves?
Craig
Springbokki
22-05-09, 10:56 AM
Aye I can meet you at J24. Prob be closer to 10.15, but all good for me!
makes sense to me. so mc donalds car park at 1015 ish (aint gotta be mega strict about times). Simple warm up going up the a449 to usk then on from there.
i'm not the fastest rider though so following me might be a right pain in the ass lol
Lol well you won't get any complaints from me!just a chilled out morning ride sounds good!
Cheers
Craig
Springbokki
22-05-09, 04:36 PM
Just to check, which exit am I looking at taking if I'm coming along M4 from the west?
For Mc D.
Is it along the A48?
Cheers, Bokki (aka Tim)
junction 24 - its a slip road that goes downwards. you then need to take the second exit (pretty much straight across but obviously not dead straight across cause you'll get back on the motorway lol). this is a small dual carriage way i think. Get on this for something like a few hundred yards and then theres a round about, go all the way around it and double back on yourself, as you do this you'll see a turn in on the left that takes you to the mc donalds, travel lodge (i think) and a beefeater pub thing. We'll meet in the Mc Donalds car park if thats good for everyone. Yum Mc Donalds breakfast. Going to lube me chain now ooer and clean the bike cause she's as dirty as sin
This should help Tim:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=51.600207,-2.93498&daddr=51.602546,+-2.923286&geocode=&hl=en&mra=mi&mrsp=0,1&sz=18&sll=51.60026,-2.933264&sspn=0.002546,0.006952&ie=UTF8&ll=51.602636,-2.921242&spn=0.002546,0.006952&t=h&z=18
Springbokki
22-05-09, 06:35 PM
Cheers Craig!
Cya there!
Cymraeg_Atodeg
22-05-09, 08:50 PM
Let me make sure Suzi is OK for tomorrow, she has developed a problem with the rear indicators and the brake light with the rear brake pedal.
I know all the roads around that area very well, I lived there for about 10 years, so, the B4245 and the A449 are like second homes :-)
lol much better idea using google rather than my attempt at describing the roads.
No worries Cymraeg. I'll be leaving at 10am since its only 15mins to the meeting point so will keep eye on forum incase you cant make it or will be late.
I'm still hoping to get my oil and filter done before we set off in the morning. Out of interest anyone know if im running any sort of risk if the oil is due a change but i go for one more run without doing it? are bikes really that sensitive to oil changes?
Cymraeg_Atodeg
22-05-09, 09:19 PM
lol much better idea using google rather than my attempt at describing the roads.
No worries Cymraeg. I'll be leaving at 10am since its only 15mins to the meeting point so will keep eye on forum incase you cant make it or will be late.
I'm still hoping to get my oil and filter done before we set off in the morning. Out of interest anyone know if im running any sort of risk if the oil is due a change but i go for one more run without doing it? are bikes really that sensitive to oil changes?
Alright dude, well, I think it is just a fuse, so, she should be sorted, if not, I will run her down to a Suzuki dealer in Cardiff and see what they say.
As for the oil, short answer is yes. As soon as the oil turns black and/or is at the change mileage you should change it, afterall, in a bike the oil does the gear-box as well as the engine, so, the cleaner/newer the oil, the better.
Doesn't take long to change the oil and filter anyway, only takes 10 mins :-)
cool - did wonder. My only issue is where to get an oil filter from? any ideas? was going to pop into south wales superbikes in the morning and see if they stock them cause dont think halfords do ( getting the oil from halfords ).
Will then get me ass home - get the fairing off - drop the oil and put it all back in. Haven't got an oil filter wrench either, surely i can just tighten it with me hand though?
Good luck with ya lights by the way mate. Hope it is just a fuse
Cymraeg_Atodeg
22-05-09, 09:39 PM
I managed to chane the oil on Suzi without using an oil filter tool, turned the oil filter with my hand.
Do you really need to remove the fairing to get to the sump plug?
SWSB should have oil filters as they are a Suzuki dealer, I got mine from Pee Gee's in Caerphilly.
Well, she will be fixed, just a matter of when. Cheers
Do you really need to remove the fairing to get to the sump plug?
SWSB should have oil filters as they are a Suzuki dealer, I got mine from Pee Gee's in Caerphilly.
Well, she will be fixed, just a matter of when. Cheers
good question, got full fairing but will double check location of sump plug. either way its only 3 screws either side to get the fairing off. good luck and hopefully see ya tomorrow
Cymraeg_Atodeg
22-05-09, 09:56 PM
good question, got full fairing but will double check location of sump plug. either way its only 3 screws either side to get the fairing off. good luck and hopefully see ya tomorrow
I got the old full fairing, but, could still get to the sump plug.
I'll get it sorted, see you tomorrow.
McD's off Jct 24, right?
Springbokki
23-05-09, 07:32 AM
Yup McD's off J24.
Cya there C.A.!
morning all - im running a bit behind time so will prob be about 15mins late. if anyone sees this could you let the others know - if you need to get on no worries and i'll see if i can catch you all up
Cymraeg_Atodeg
23-05-09, 08:52 AM
I don't think I'll be able to make it, I have been working on Suzi and rund around garages and they all say I need an auto-electrician, so, I have one on the way over, but, he won't be here till gone 10am :(
If she is sorted before 10:30am I will ride over and ride down the B4245 the wrong way to which you guys are going, if I pass you I can do a U-turn and follow on from there.
If not, I'll see you all on the 30th :thumbsup:
ok mate no worries - im still running late anyway lol
Hey Tim, did you get back ok? pretty crap luck battery going on the blink when we'd only got to Monmouth.
Craig, can't believe after all that i then go and nearly drop her at the coldra doing 1 mph. Just forgot to wait till id stopped to put my foot down lol doh!
Yeah cheers for the ride guys, hope you get the bike sorted Tim! That Chepstow to Usk road was a good riot, and the Tintern road. Thanks again may see you this Sat if something is organised.
Cheers
Cymraeg_Atodeg
23-05-09, 05:00 PM
Sounds like was a good run.
Shame I missed it, but, Suzi now has new wiring to the rear indicators, a new rear-brake pedal light switch and some modified speedo cable as it got shreded in the head-stock...
Roll on next Saturday :-)
all good - fingers crossed then we'll all be ok on saturday. Glad ya got your wiring sorted Cymraeg.
Craig that old road chepstow to usk is great fun, forgot how tight it can be at times but cant half pour on the power in certain sections. Did you see that gsxr (i think) that shot past us as we approached an up hill right hander, he came around that corner seriously leant over. I wish lol
Cymraeg_Atodeg
25-05-09, 04:57 PM
I should be OK for Saturday *touch wood*
Suzi has been given a good wash and wax along with a thorough check to make sure everything is OK. I am gonna be riding her to work this week, so, should be a fun week for as long as the weather holds out.
Pirelli SC's + wet road = :-? ha ha
blue curvy jester
26-05-09, 10:01 AM
tip dont ride tommorrow its going to be wetter than a wet thing thats been to the univeristy for damp
i heard that too. Unless i fix car tonight will be on bike tomorrow - but then i'm not running on pirelli sc's.
is anyone starting a thread for sat the 30th?
Cymraeg_Atodeg
26-05-09, 07:26 PM
I am waiting for the weather tomorrow morning to make my choice about my riding, after all the 'forcasters' said it would rain Monday and it didn't, not one iota...
Hi and welcome, from Cardiff
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