GM3 Idle banter and random drivel thread [Archive] - Page 4 - SV650.org

Seggons

19-06-10, 07:15 PM

Dam you just reminded me Lissa, I'm going to miss the scrummy pre-GM spag bol aswell. :(

That's the only bed I know that's supported by misc bike parts rather then the legs. :D

-Ralph-

19-06-10, 10:17 PM

Col, i done 110 miles yesterday so you must have a done a bit more than that.

OK, I must have done about 90 then, the miles on that Aprillia Shiver must have disappeared under my wheels. And you can probably say 10 road miles for every 1 or 2 off road in terms of impact through the bars. Still wouldn't make a 270 mile rideout though, hands were tender just pushing Euan's pushchair round Brum today, bit swollen again, need to rest them for a while.

Quedos

20-06-10, 09:51 AM

I'll make sure I make up for it at GM4. :D

What GM4?? don't you know all the best things last for 3 years. They have the decency to bow out on a high!:cool::cool:

punyXpress

20-06-10, 09:55 AM

Hey! Smeggons - we'll have to hold our own next year.
That doesn't sound ( or look ) good in print, does it.

yorkie_chris

20-06-10, 12:41 PM

Well, my bike runs :)

Dave20046

20-06-10, 12:58 PM

Well, my bike runs :)

:smt076

...mines still in bits

northwind

20-06-10, 07:42 PM

Midge forecast: Just back from Fort William and they're the size of ****ing dogs. Like sharks with wings this year. Deet won't do it, I'm bringing napalm.

Dave20046

20-06-10, 07:51 PM

Midge forecast: Just back from Fort William and they're the size of ****ing dogs. Like sharks with wings this year. Deet won't do it, I'm bringing napalm.

:toss:

northwind

20-06-10, 08:19 PM

Dogfish in fact since they're sharks with wings the size of dogs. Could be worse.

Kilted Ginger

20-06-10, 09:14 PM

Yep we've got midges at home for the first time, the cold winter that was supposed to kill them aparently just extended their hibernation time allowing them to grow and more food around now so more of them.

Dave20046

20-06-10, 09:43 PM

killed their bloody predators off ...

haggis

20-06-10, 09:52 PM

Back with a vengeance up here too. Still i manged to kill a couple of million on the front bumper of the car this week alone!

GM III Survival Kit -
Bottle or two of Green SSS
V2 Sponge & Mr Sheen (other visor cleaning products are available!)
Longsleeve Tee or Hoodie
More SSS!

yorkie_chris

20-06-10, 10:16 PM

Deet won't do it, I'm bringing napalm.

There must be some crabs on the forum... can't we get a few flights of tornados over to napalm a decent area for us?

appollo1

20-06-10, 10:59 PM

There must be some crabs on the forum... can't we get a few flights of tornados over to napalm a decent area for us?

I'll ask at work in the morning but I doubt they will have any serviceable aircraft available.

punyXpress

21-06-10, 09:55 AM

Just take your wasp-killing gear, Chris.
Didn't Timwilky pooost summat about crabs?

AndyBrad

21-06-10, 10:14 AM

Not long now :)

Sally

21-06-10, 11:04 AM

Only 3 more days left at work after this one :)

AndyBrad

21-06-10, 11:06 AM

debating if i should fit new pads or not? can i ask. what are people doing regarding chain lube. random question i know (people with a scottoiler need not reply in smugness!!!)

dyzio

21-06-10, 11:10 AM

Take a can of lube and ask someone to give you a hand.

Or fit a Scottoiler ;)

petevtwin650

21-06-10, 11:12 AM

Only 3 more days left at work after this one :)

On lates, so only 3 working days for me too:D

debating if i should fit new pads or not? can i ask. what are people doing regarding chain lube.

If you think you need new pads, then fit them. I ran mine down to the metal last year and probably ruined a disc.

Either take your own lube or see if a mate is taking some and contribute to the cost. We've got a small 150ml Wurth Dry Chain can to take. Lubing the chain is easy if a mate pulls the bike up on the sidestand and lifts the rear wheel off the ground, or roll and lube :shock:

Luckypants

21-06-10, 11:18 AM

random question i know (people with a scottoiler need not reply in smugness!!!)
Won't reply then! :) Even those with Scottoilers will need to take lube to top up the oiler. I have a lubetube reservoir to increase mileage between top-ups but used all of that last year (1800 miles). A normal scottoiler fill will last about 800 miles, so folks with scottoilers will probably be taking a little pot of oil. I know I will be.

petevtwin650

21-06-10, 11:22 AM

so folks with scottoilers will probably be taking a little pot of oil. I know I will be.

For personal use LP? :smt104

Have to get the new Viffer or buy the number plate reservoir then. :)

dizzyblonde

21-06-10, 11:26 AM

Lubing the chain is easy if a mate pulls the bike up on the sidestand and lifts the rear wheel off the ground, or roll and lube :shock:

And if you are a small tiny girl you can actually do it yourself all in one go, pushing up the rear end onto the sidestand and spinning the back wheel. Although I would recommend you have the mate standing there if you haven't done it before, you might push it over.

AndyBrad

21-06-10, 12:02 PM

On lates, so only 3 working days for me too:D

If you think you need new pads, then fit them. I ran mine down to the metal last year and probably ruined a disc.

Either take your own lube or see if a mate is taking some and contribute to the cost. We've got a small 150ml Wurth Dry Chain can to take. Lubing the chain is easy if a mate pulls the bike up on the sidestand and lifts the rear wheel off the ground, or roll and lube :shock:

well volenteered. :)

not sure how much is left (will take a look tonight) i think ill take a set up with me and replace them when i get there if required.

Luckypants

21-06-10, 12:09 PM

For personal use LP? :smt104 Shared ;)

Have to get the new Viffer No chance, ugly PoS that is! 165 odd bhp from 1200 motor? Rubbish!
or buy the number plate reservoir then. :) Loobtube gives good range without top up, but will probably need to fill the RMV once on this trip. Claire's will need at least 2 fills depending on miles.

Quiff Wichard

21-06-10, 12:19 PM

I have a scottoiler-

but shall be taking lube..

AndyBrad

21-06-10, 12:22 PM

Im saying nowt ;)

Quedos

21-06-10, 01:06 PM

mines can and will last till I get home! Esp if I do it on Friday

Sally

21-06-10, 04:51 PM

I have plently chain lube, so I can lube everyone up if needed...

The Guru

21-06-10, 08:33 PM

Its still early and may change but the forecast for the weekend is Dry, Sunny and Hot!! :cool:

The rough areas that we will be in... all Sunny or Sunny intervals except Crieff which is showing as a bit cloudy.
BBC Weather
Crieff (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2000?area=Crieff)
Crianlarich (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2276?&search=crianlarich&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk&area=Crianlarich)
Killin (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2276?&search=killin&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk&area=Killin)
Ballachulish (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2198?&search=ballachulish&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk&area=Ballachulish)
Oban (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/371?&search=oban&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk)

sunny

21-06-10, 08:38 PM

did someone say Sunny? Happy to oblige :riding:

AndyBrad

21-06-10, 09:05 PM

ok so if it rains it must be the guru's fault! ;)

Sally

21-06-10, 09:42 PM

Naaa we'll blame it on a tourist if it rains, not the locals :D

haggis

21-06-10, 10:11 PM

Yeay! That's what we wanna hear, oh Guru of ours!!

We must read different weather reports tho, so I'll believe yours. ;)

appollo1

21-06-10, 10:38 PM

Take a can of lube and ask someone to give you a hand. ;)

And if you are a small tiny girl you can actually do it yourself all in one go, pushing up the rear end Although I would recommend you have the mate standing there if you haven't done it before, .

I can lube everyone up if needed...

Is it just me or am I reading all these lube posts the wrong way?

stuartyboy

22-06-10, 08:00 AM

Is it just me or am I reading all these lube posts the wrong way?

Snigger snigger.

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 10:52 AM

anyone got a spare strap for a kriega tank adaptor type thingy? ive just realised what that thing was for that ive thrown away :(

Sally

22-06-10, 11:06 AM

Cable ties or a rat**** strap not work?

yorkie_chris

22-06-10, 11:25 AM

My bike has MOT :)

-Ralph-

22-06-10, 11:26 AM

How many guys are planning on Kilts on the Saturday night? Sally? KG? Anybody else?

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 11:30 AM

My bike has MOT :)

your joking? ;)

yorkie_chris

22-06-10, 11:32 AM

MOT man was well shocked to see it with indicators and stuff

dyzio

22-06-10, 11:33 AM

Good, any emergency wheel swaps this year? :D

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 11:34 AM

aye first time for everything hey ;)

petevtwin650

22-06-10, 11:39 AM

My bike has MOT :)

first time for everything! :p:smt082

yorkie_chris

22-06-10, 11:41 AM

Good, any emergency wheel swaps this year? :D

We see who crashes or breaks down :)

My tyre has 4mm or so on it so we should be OK, we are not going near motorway on way up so hopefully we will wear mostly sides down this year :)

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 11:43 AM

over half the tread, should be right especially on the front?

yea just need to look up how far the nearest trumpet garage is actually.

yorkie_chris

22-06-10, 11:46 AM

over half the tread, should be right especially on the front?

yea just need to look up how far the nearest trumpet garage is actually.

Told you I have some used pads, bring it round and I have a gander if you want

Dave20046

22-06-10, 11:55 AM

what pads does it take andy? I have some ebc hh pads I bought for the SV

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 12:06 PM

picking some up on the way home so its alight. cheers though gents! im talking for the gaskets, bearings, discs, bars, tank, fittings, regrec and altenator that i will probably need :) that reminds me must buy a box of matches....

Quiff Wichard

22-06-10, 12:40 PM

serious Q..

re documents..

always on trips I take my Rac card , my insurance and both parts of licence..

but V5 ?? hear mention of it might be requested if stopped.. surely reg and my D licence will prove my address and ownership.. or do I need it?

cos you is a foreign country and all that

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 12:43 PM

Im taking nowt like that quiff. Just think if it gets lost/damaged its gonna cost at the best at worst you could be in for some hassle.

If they want your docs ill fax em ;)

Luckypants

22-06-10, 12:53 PM

Andy, having insurance, MOT and drivers licence documentation with you is just good sense. If stopped and you are asked for them, being able to produce them makes plod better disposed to you. If you need docs in the event of a crash, you will have them. Mine live under the seat in a waterproof bag all year round. As you have a triumph the RAC / AA card might be the most important one though! :smt082

Quiff Wichard

22-06-10, 01:00 PM

always have photocopies of my docs in a bag under the seat ..

however I sure KG said we may need the actual Docs if get stopped.

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 01:00 PM

Yea not got the rac card unfortunaly. Gone for autoaid, will hopefully never have to use it but if i do it will be interesting to see if its worth the 100 quid saved?

dyzio

22-06-10, 01:06 PM

Looks like having the docs is a good idea, but not a necessity:

http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2291132&postcount=168

punyXpress

22-06-10, 01:15 PM

And noone will accept a fax or photocopy insurance certificate.

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 01:17 PM

and noone will accept a fax or photocopy insurance certificate.

how do you go on with the online document i ahve that was pdf'd to me. Same issue surely?

Dave20046

22-06-10, 01:20 PM

what was peter stopped for?
I feel a little nervous what with the route being published!
easy pickings

Paul the 6th

22-06-10, 01:20 PM

hang on a minute, have they done away with producers now?

I carry my photocard drivers licence bit and have had one or two producers in the past where you have 7 days to produce MOT DL and Insurance at a police station of your choice - do they not do this anymore?

-Ralph-

22-06-10, 01:22 PM

how do you go on with the online document i ahve that was pdf'd to me. Same issue surely?

Print it using a good quality colour printer and tell anyone that asks that you phoned up and asked for a hard copy to be sent through the post.

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 01:29 PM

Its in black and white, looks rubbish tbh.

Yea dave i think he was stopped because the bike ran like a dream!

Kilted Ginger

22-06-10, 01:37 PM

Pete was done for speeding, Yes you still get 7 day producers. I tend to carry phptocopies of all mine just to make life easier, legally you dont have to carry any, however if you cant prove who you are the constables may not be as friendly and helpful as they normally are.

Paul the 6th

22-06-10, 02:12 PM

especially if I'm english :) thanks for clearing this up KG.

No qualms about carrying my drivers licence with me but v5/mot/insurance certificate stay in my filing cabinet in my office unless otherwise requested by the police.

Tempted to stick the standard can on for the weekend to make it a bit more bareable for dani. Sounds great but it's not very exciting when you're gently up and down the revs to make the ride more comfy for your pillion

Quedos

22-06-10, 02:21 PM

I'm afraid I don't carry anything I lose things too often!
As for the emailed doc's - never had any problem with them so far always print a copy for when needed - checked with the local road policing unit and they didn't have a problem with it.
as for publishing the route - don't worry even if its wasn't published we would still be easy picking due to the numbers. However if everyone acts sensibly then we should be fine. The police will pick up those speeding significantly however and any cars will be monitoring rider behaviour.

Quiff Wichard

22-06-10, 03:03 PM

to change subject

Drovers..

I e mailed them about food service times.. they do an extensive menu but I thought it may be limited after 6pm or something.

anyway here is the response.. ( I know the bar does food on site too at Beinglass.. but not sure of times.. I shall find out)

We serve food from 11.30am till 10pm Monday to Sat, Sunday 12 noon till 10pm. Panini’s, sandwiches and jacket potatoes stop at 5pm and our homemade pizzas start from 5pm.

See you Saturday!

here is the menu on website.

http://www.thedroversinn.co.uk/menu.php

Luckypants

22-06-10, 03:07 PM

Very helpful Quiff! Mmmmmm Haggis, neeps and tatties! They were delicious last time I was there!

AndyBrad

22-06-10, 03:09 PM

Yum, :)

unleash the cattle... :)

Blue Flame

22-06-10, 03:13 PM

Hmmm.

"Warm Goat's Cheese Salad V" - I hope that's not because they can't be arsed to stick it in the fridge from making it up the nite before !!! :pukel:

Quiff Wichard

22-06-10, 03:15 PM

Hmmm.

"Warm Goat's Cheese Salad V" - I hope that's not because they can't be arsed to stick it in the fridge from making it up the nite before !!! :pukel:

aye aye aye aye aye..

LOL.. I cant wait til about 11,30 on sat night Grant...

Blue Flame

22-06-10, 03:18 PM

aye aye aye aye aye..

LOL.. I cant wait til about 11,30 on sat night Grant...

Why? You gonna be boogying on down at the 'disco' as well :D

Quiff Wichard

22-06-10, 03:22 PM

ha I just love ya when u shedded...

Quedos

22-06-10, 03:24 PM

don't we all Quiff

I should be there from about 4ish to meet and greet in true scottish hospitality style!

mattSV

22-06-10, 03:32 PM

don't we all Quiff

I should be there from about 4ish to meet and greet in true scottish hospitality style!

Is that a wee dram or a glasgee kiss? :p

mattSV

22-06-10, 03:34 PM

Hey Quiff - you'll be alreet - they do chips....

and GRAAAAAAAYVEEEEEEEEEEEEE:p

Quedos

22-06-10, 03:38 PM

no glasgae kisses - too predictable

dram - good idea never thought of that!

Milky Bar Kid

22-06-10, 05:10 PM

Folks, its not a GLASGEE or GLASGAE kiss....its a GLESGA kiss...

tosher

22-06-10, 05:29 PM

Folks, its not a GLASGEE or GLASGAE kiss....its a GLESGA kiss...
And they gave that up years ago , just stab you now :smt027

-Ralph-

22-06-10, 05:30 PM

Why? You gonna be boogying on down at the 'disco' as well :D

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/colinbal4/p8160018ue5.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/colinbal4/p8160022ur3.jpg

tosher

22-06-10, 05:35 PM

Wonder if the tube with the handlebar moustache ^^^^ Is still there ?

DaveP

22-06-10, 08:51 PM

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

I have had to pull out of the gmIII

Absolutely gutted. Finance issues and the car needs work doing which was un expected.

Have a safe ride guys.. No issues this time. Keep the rubber down.

AND TAKE LOADS OF PICTURES!!!!!

stuartyboy

22-06-10, 11:01 PM

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/colinbal4/p8160018ue5.jpg

What's CC sitting on? Caption comp anyone?

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/colinbal4/p8160022ur3.jpg

Oh very funny! I forgot I did that rideout with two broken fingers.

northwind

22-06-10, 11:24 PM

Hmm, looks like I might not be able to make it up on the friday, which means probably I'll have to just do the rideout and hang around afterwards then ride home on saturday night #-o

-Ralph-

22-06-10, 11:40 PM

What's CC sitting on?

Dunno, do you stretch that far? Where is your other hand?

The Guru

23-06-10, 08:25 AM

AndyBrad

23-06-10, 09:14 AM

oh ffs

gerbrox

23-06-10, 09:18 AM

I knew the Juru had jinxed it, thanks m8

The Guru

23-06-10, 09:27 AM

I knew the Juru had jinxed it, thanks m8

HTH
:smt098

Dave20046

23-06-10, 09:33 AM

my rainsuit better arrive in time!

AndyBrad

23-06-10, 09:36 AM

Im going with a regatta pac a mac! Not sure if its a good idea or not?

Quiff Wichard

23-06-10, 09:40 AM

yea me n mandy looked on met check and it saying light rain.. hmmmm

so be it.

wont spoil my week.. dont wanna ride in my one piece oversuit really but hey if I have to..

like Billy Connolly said.

There is no such thing as bad weather , just the wrong clothes..

stuartyboy

23-06-10, 09:52 AM

yea me n mandy looked on met check and it saying light rain.. hmmmm

I've known it to snow in July.

AndyBrad

23-06-10, 10:11 AM

To be honest i would have the right clothes but nevism (dealers for richa) currently have mt leaking trousers back for repair. So far tis taken 3 weeks and they havnt recieved them back yet!!! Absolute rubbish, would never ever touch there stuff again!

combatfred

23-06-10, 10:30 AM

Don't worry about the weather for the weekend guys. It'll be be awesome.

Some old guy I work with that smells of BO and pee says there won't be a drop of rain South of Fort William this weekend. What's the world coming to if you can't trust the opinion of a urine soaked OAP collegue!

Just like MrBrad, I'm taking a pac-a-mac jacket thingy and that's it.

mattSV

23-06-10, 10:33 AM

I'm going to wear my textiles rather than leathers just in case...

petevtwin650

23-06-10, 10:46 AM

I've known it to snow in July.

Just as well we're not going in July then, SB :sunny:

I dunno, what a bunch of wusses and pansies :flower:

Relax guys and gals. It'll be alright on the night. Or day if you prefer :cool:

stuartyboy

23-06-10, 11:08 AM

Just as well we're not going in July then, SB :sunny:

I know - we just have the permafrost in June.

Like Pete says - relax. We're just winding you up. Except the luminous tent pegs - they're for real!