Thought you guys deserved an update!

[Ruthja2801]

I know it all ended on a bad note last time I was here, I think at the time I was so frustrated and feared it and you guys tried ya best with me and looking back I apprecaited the help and i have now forgotten about the erm ........ well some of the more to the point comments!

Well little update for you that are interested! http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=129151&highlight=ruth&page=22

with regards to Dizzyblondes comment 2 post down. Sorry but you've gotta eat ya flip flops! :D

Yup pretty much rode the bike every weekend i can! Recently got back from a 700 mile trip to Newcastle to see some friends!

Since I have last been on here I have only dropped/placed her down once more!

I'm loving every bloody minute of it! Still struggling slight at slow speeds and cornering, but whilst up in newcastle my friends made me go round and round a quiet roundabout to help me get my speed up and help me do some U turns as well!

So can we let by gones be by gones (or whatever the saying is) and start over!

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs134.snc1/5735_115319650652_615615652_2674731_4867351_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2470243&id=615615652&op=1&view=global&subj=615615652)


Oh and don't worry about the space between the rear wheel and the number plate. think that is just the angle of the pic, theres plenty of room.


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[husky03]

yeh-good to see your getting it

[Red Herring]

You've got my vote, I just love someone who is definitely in the minority yet sticks to what they believe in, regardless of how it turns out. Even happier you're enjoying your bike more, just make sure it stays that way!

[Ed]

Ooh the Leicester firebrand is back:p

Welcome back Ruth. I'm glad that you persevered, I like people who do what they say they are going to do. And especially people who defy their sternest critics:p

[yorkie_chris]

Well little update for you that are interested! http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=129151&highlight=ruth&page=22

with regards to Dizzyblondes comment 2 post down. Sorry but you've gotta eat ya flip flops! :D

She is something of a cynic the dizzy one...

Glad to hear you are having fun. Let us know when the pegs start scraping :p

Let this be the absolute proof that there is NO point to owning a cruiser!

[Ruthja2801]

Ah, I'll let her off, like i said fresh start!

Want to see the flip flop eating vid though! ;)

[Stu]

Looking good :D
Good on you!

[Biker Biggles]

Well done,the laws of physics are not all they are cracked up to be.:D
Ive got a particularly manky old pair of flip flops for DB if you like?:)

[SoulKiss]

Ah, I'll let her off, like i said fresh start!

Want to see the flip flop eating vid though! ;)

Glad to see you back short-**** half-pint that you are :)

Also glad to see you still on the SV :)

Welcome home :)

[petevtwin650]

I do worry that there is so little travel between the bottom yoke and the fork stanchions.

[Bluefish]

HAHA this will be good, well done.

[Ruthja2801]

I do worry that there is so little travel between the bottom yoke and the fork stanchions.

Hhmm not had any probs and I tend to get all the pot holes and bumps!

Was thinking of replacing the fork springs and using a heavier oil! Job for the winter!

[Milky Bar Kid]

Ruth, welcome back! Glad you have managed to build your confidence up so much!

[Razor]

I do worry that there is so little travel between the bottom yoke and the fork stanchions.

If she's little shouldn't be a problem.

Ruth maybe post pics with you wearing less clothes so we can judge, scientifically of course... :cool:

[FG1]

Pat on the back for sticking with it and returning to the org.

[Bibio]

welcome back 'o' short one (tehheheh i cant say that often)

BTW get that side stand cut down or it'll blow over in the wind, mines did...

[Baph]

I'm not quite sure how I missed this thread yesterday... but anyway...

GET IN!!! :D

Well done Ruth, I'm really happy that you stuck to it. I don't know if you remember my PM ages back, but the offer still stands. Just that now it would appear more to be a general ride.

Oh, and I'm also passing your way even more often than I used to now.

Let this be a lesson to everyone on the forum. With enough determination, anything, and I do mean anything, is possible.

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[Stu]

I'm not quite sure how I missed this thread yesterday.
It was only posted 2 hours ago :lol:

[Baph]

It was only posted 2 hours ago :lol:
Meh, I'm on night shifts at the moment.

I see something labelled "Yesterday" - I'm still not sure which day yesterday is. :(

Anyway, stop with the derail already. :D

Shh, it's a bump, ok? 8-[:D

[pookie]

:riding:Great stuff ....have fun and then some more:riding:

[Lozzo]

Well done Ruth.

[Foxy]

Great news Ruth, you have proved that some things are possible with perseverance :cool:. Now to see Dizzy eat her flip flops ;).

Welcome back and ride safe, Foxy :)

[Ruthja2801]

Crikey I didnt reaise there'd be that many posts this morning!

Thanks guys!

Baph if we were to meet up it probably wouldn't be 'general' riding, I ain't that good! LOL

When i went newcastle a route that normally takes em about 1 hour took us 2!! :D whoops!

I'm ok on straights! lol, bit slow round bends, but am getting it slightly lower each time. Bit slow on slow corners e.t.c and going downhill! :smt100

But I'm getting out as much as I can to practice!

That reminds me...... see ya later! :riding:

[Balky001]

Well done! haha, I bet those flip-flops have been warn all summer too

[Iansv II]

Gratz :D

[-Ralph-]

I don't know if you remember my PM ages back, but the offer still stands. Just that now it would appear more to be a general ride.

Oh, and I'm also passing your way even more often than I used to now

Shh, it's a bump OK?

Baph if we were to meet up it probably wouldn't be 'general' riding, I ain't that good! LOL

Can you two take this to PM and get a room?

Only kidding - welcome back Ruth.

[Ruthja2801]

Been out today, nice ride upto Rutland water, got lost a couple of times! But hey ho! Also had to do a very scary hill start, stalled it first time but whizzed off fine the second time round! Slowly but surely getting there!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t62/ruthja2801/DSCN1881.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t62/ruthja2801/DSCN1893.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t62/ruthja2801/DSCN1897.jpg

[shonadoll]

Yay!! Am dead chuffed for you hon, was wondering how you were getting on.

[Spiderman]

Good for you, practice makes perfect.

Does you bike even have a rear shock? That is some serious low rider you got there :)

[El Saxo]

wow that IS low! Well done on persevering though, good to have you back :D

[Foxy]

Glad to hear you had a good ride today and taking time getting to know your bike, handling etc... your confidence is obviously growing with every ride :cool:. I am envious, Foxy. :D

[madness]

Welcome back kid. Get plenty of miles in, it's the best way to improve your riding. There's the Peak District weekender coming soon, why not come along.

[Baph]

I'm ok on straights! lol, bit slow round bends, but am getting it slightly lower each time. Bit slow on slow corners e.t.c and going downhill! :smt100

But I'm getting out as much as I can to practice!

That reminds me...... see ya later! :riding:

That's exactly what ya need hun. More time in the seat. More miles. There's no substitute for experience. :)
In time, you'll look back at all this and wonder wtf you were worried about. :)
Ralph, jealousy isn't a good trait. ;)

[-Ralph-]

Ralph, jealousy isn't a good trait. ;)

I'm not jealous, she said she aint that good :D

I'm getting a slap if she comes to the Peaks aren't I! Runs......Ducks....

[Ruthja2801]

I'm not jealous, she said she aint that good :D

I'm getting a slap if she comes to the Peaks aren't I! Runs......Ducks....

Ha! you would get more than a slap, but don't worry you'll be safe! Won't be coming to that one! Aint ready for that yet!

But thanks for the invite

[dizzyblonde]

I shall now humbly eat my flip flops!
Many congratulations to you, I am very cynical, but can and will raise an eyebrow when things go right;)

well done, look forward to seeing you out and about in the future on org meets:p

[Balky001]

I shall now humbly eat my flip flops!
Many congratulations to you, I am very cynical, but can and will raise an eyebrow when things go right;)


Dizzy, are you a daughter of Roger Moore, the original eyebrow raiser?

[dizzyblonde]

err dunno, its done more in a Mr Bean type of way :-)

[Ruthja2801]

I shall now humbly eat my flip flops!
Many congratulations to you, I am very cynical, but can and will raise an eyebrow when things go right;)

well done, look forward to seeing you out and about in the future on org meets:p

Thank u! When we do meet remeber to bring a flip flop! ;)

[SoulKiss]

Thank u! When we do meet remeber to bring a flip flop! ;)

I think you better have a word with someone at work about making you a flip-flop-alike.

I was thinking layers of wafer with caramel in between, covered in chocolate.

Add a greaseproof paper sole and insole et voila :)

[ophic]

I think you better have a word with someone at work about making you a flip-flop-alike.

I was thinking layers of wafer with caramel in between, covered in chocolate.

Add a greaseproof paper sole and insole et voila :)
nah. Just wear some kinky goth gear so no-one's looking at the flip-flop ;)

[Foxy]

I shall now humbly eat my flip flops!
:p

Are these your flip flops? ;)

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u356/lisa_jc/r33203fp.jpg

[Shellywoozle]

Go gal!!!! God on ya for keeping on the bike and getting your confidence.

Since you're not to far we will have to go for a slow bimble some time.

WELCOME DONE YOU !!!!

[dizzyblonde]

Are these your flip flops? ;)

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u356/lisa_jc/r33203fp.jpg

ahhh now I'd eat both of them:smt042

[Ruthja2801]

Now thats just cheating!!!! :eek:

They look yum though!

Thanks Shelley, was waiting for you to post! :)

[hovis]

WELCOME BACK

:kiss:

[embee]

Well done there.

I thought it was a Frenchman on holiday...........Phillipe Philloppe.........coat \\:D/

[Girth]

Welcome back...or something.

:D

[tanis34]

glad u perservered i did wonder how u were gettin on