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Milky Bar Kid
06-11-09, 08:07 PM
Kilted Ginger"
As the title says, all the crap of the day, chat, ramblings, sarcasm, and anything that doesn't fit in the other threads which are stickied Here (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=142832)
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26th -27th June, Beinglas campsite, B&B, sc lodges, wigwams must be booked, tent pitches are pay on arrival.
I'm sure that wherever it'll be, the organisers will make sure the route and everything else is great.
For me, after GM1&2, the rideout has some specific roads, like the Kinloleven loop or the ride through Glemcoe, massive grin factor.
As Lissa said at some occasion, if someone wants to come to the GM, he/she won't mind doing a few extra miles.
Invite only ?:laughat:
fizzwheel
09-11-09, 09:45 AM
If GM3 is more p!ss-up biased than riding then we will take a long hard look at whether it's what we want to travel nearly a 1000 miles for.
I'm going to agree with Pete here. I looked up how far I travelled just to get to the campsite it was 494 miles there. I dont want to ride all that way to sit in a pub / around a table / around in a field and get drunk, I can do that at home quite nicely or in my local pub.
I want to get out and explore and ride my bike.
Is it worth polling the masses i.e. the people that are actually likely to attend to get some idea of who would like to do what / go where ?
Might leave a clearer picture of what everybodies requirements are then ?
I don't mind, I would rather do more riding than drinking, especially if we were somewhere I have never been before(Lowlands/borders whatever you call them). It was the other spearies bad influence on me last time.
Couple social beers would be fine.
If you need any help, or thinking about putting it more north/north east, we are happy to do some scouting for you.
The roads maybe a little more east of the GM are nice, Cairngorm area?
Braemar, Tomintoul, Dufftown, Aviemore, Granton on Spey, Newtonmore etc?
Roads aren't too busy and also lovely roads and views.
Them locations are easily accessiable for the Spearies, and would be happy to help by doing some scouting.
Stradders you could meet us for some runs if it is in that Direction?
Cheers, Sally.
dizzyblonde
09-11-09, 11:58 AM
Surely though, this 'social gathering' that people seem to get annoyed at, happens anyway. After all there are plenty of folk that travel to the AR or GM looking for a great ride AND ride rather a long way to get to it( I know its usually a 300 mile trek to where ever either are from here) , then spend the evening getting rather sozzled round a campfire, right? ... and no, I drink very little too BTW.
Those that don't like that sort of thing reserve the right not to take part....I spent the AR tucked in a corner away from it all and slept soundly all night in a tent on my own with lots of sillyness going on around me......it is possible.
I couldn't give a monkeys what goes on this year, I've had rather a lot of things to deal with that these events have helped me get over. Quite frankly arguing over who likes to socialize and who prefers to ride this and that is stupid at this point.
After all, Quedos has taken it upon herself to start organising the event in advance, so give her a chance, and let her get on with it.
And in my usual style I have the right to throw my toys out of the pram and say I'm washing my hair...then turn up without notice:roll:
the GM2 was a victim ( northy will correct me) of its own planning - we shorten it so that if we had any delays like we had on GM1 we would still be okay time wise. it ran smoother hence the early back - and that was also to allow those to get food seeing as on site facilities were not as good a previous. and that we hoping to do a get together over food.
yes i was spitting feathers but it wasn't organised as a social event over the riding
rideouts delayed - better than having how many people pull out of the sunday rideout at GM due to excessive alcohol consumption the night before?
There are BIG similarities to both GM's regards to the alochol consumed. - that is an individuals choice which will be respected AS long as they respect everyone else. the thing with the social aspect is that everbody has different ideas which must be respected.
I have ideas and plans of how i would like to go and this will need to be discuss with the group. we have the expereince of 2 GM to draw upon and this will be invaluable.
There will be no poll for the time - otherwise it will drag on BUT that not to say we may have one later. I am not alone in making these decisions there are a group to ensure unbiased views and a range of riding skill and abilities when assesing routes
Me Scary - hmmm:smurfin:
-Ralph-
09-11-09, 06:23 PM
It can be a ride-out AND a social gathering surely. Everybody should be allowed to get whatever they want to get out of the weekend. So long as if drink and a party is on your agenda, you don't disturb those who have an early bed on their agenda, with respect for each other we should all be able to enjoy the weekend.
First GM was a great ride-out, but we still got drunk and had a party (much to the annoyance of the camp-site staff 8-[ ). At 4am on the Sunday morning I was falling off a stool sitting with a group of folk, under the gazebo having downed the best part of a bottle of malt, but because we didn't disturb anybody that was OK.
The first GM ride-out was too long and we had to cut it short at the Green Welly. The second was maybe too short, but was a reaction to the previous year. The people who organised the route must be thinking that they are damned if they do and damned if they don't. The organisers try hard, but it will take a few years to get it just the right length.
On the subject of people being able to have a **** up if they want to, I think a pub near to the campsite where people can go and be rowdy is essential, so long as those people remember where they are when returning to the campsite! The pictures of Stuartyboy's drunken dancing from the first GM were priceless, we want people to be able to do that, but he couldn't have had that much fun and made that much noise at the camp-site.
Also, I know we always try to give a variety of options, but maybe both organisers and attendees need to have a think about the accommodation. If you want to go to bed at 9am and get a peaceful nights sleep, don't share a bunkhouse with 10-20 other folk, go to a B&B or find a quiet spot away from everyone else for your wigwam or tent. If your planning to come and drink and have a good time, make sure you also go somewhere appropriate to do so away from people sleeping. At GM2 I was in one of three wigwams right at the top of the hill and never heard a thing, if going back to a wigwam village the quietest wigwams could be "on special request". I didn't sleep at all well in the bunkhouse at the Peak District weekend, which is why I rigidly stuck to camping when the Wales weekend two weeks later was being arranged. I didn't go in the end, but my plan was to pitch the tent away in a far corner somewhere so I had my own wee bit of space to slope off to when the time came for sleeping (I say slope off because camping with mates has taught me the more you advertise that you want peace to sleep, the more you attract beer fuelled practical jokers who want to let down your air bed!).
I think being based in a town such as Pitlochry or somewhere in the Borders would be advantageous as it gives people lots of accommodation options and lots of pubs and nightclubs if they want it. The SV Ecosse Rideout of the Stuartyboy works because it's based in Aviemore.
I also agree that the Sunday ride-out needs to be a mid-day start, and I for one will be buying a disposable breathalyser and taking it with me (yes, I know they are not 100% accurate, but they are better than guesswork and counting pints vs hours).
That'll be £0.03, my rates are higher than Tigers ;)
fizzwheel
09-11-09, 07:36 PM
The people who organised the route must be thinking that they are damned if they do and damned if they don't. The organisers try hard, but it will take a few years to get it just the right length.
Also the bigger group you get the more time it takes to herd up the cats so that they get fuel etc etc etc.
I really enjoyed GM1, despite the long day in the saddle. For me I had travelled along way to get there so I was going to damn well make the most of it.
I didnt go last year so I shall not comment on that.
Just to me it seems to need to find a happy medium between wanting to ride and wanting to socialise. Personally I'd not want to sacrifice riding time for socialising. I dont view the GM as a social event in the same way I might do the AR for example. I'm travelling a fricken long way so I want to make the most out of it when I get there, for me that means cutting back on the drinking and making sure I am fresh and rested for the next day.
I personally felt like I had plenty of time for nattering at GM1. But then that might be because the group was smaller ?
I do for one realise that not everybody will think like me and that some might want a more AR styled weekend. I have no problem with that whatsoever, just as long as I know its going to be that way in advance then I can work around it.
As for location I have done the borders before. Albeit in the car, cracking roads and scenary to. But I also liked the remoteness / empty roads of Glencoe as well...
Tiger 55
10-11-09, 08:16 AM
I dont view the GM as a social event
I view the GM as a social event. ;)
The Ecosse troops could ride the GM route every day and still be home in time for tea and medals, so for a lot of us it's all about the banter (specifically about how fantastic Scotland is). So, part social event and part showing off then. :)
We can't please everybody so I reckon we should aim to please as many of our guests as possible (Ralph, KitKat you are not a guests!) with a searing combination of great ride and superb social. Over to you Abbey. :D
Tiger 55
13-11-09, 10:12 AM
please use this thread for ideas etc etc and attendees
1) Breakdown cover is a good idea.
Can we leave it there? There are some other trifling details to finalise, like where we're going to have it.
I'm throwing Immervoulin (http://www.immervoulin-caravan-camping-park.co.uk/index.htm) in. 9 miles north of Callander, just outside Strathyre. They've got space for 60 tents and all the washing, shopping and food prepping areas you could wish for. It's wigwam free zone, which is disappointing, but there are B&Bs nearby and, crucially, a public house where Stuartyboy can dance and Sally can make a lot of noise.
I'm thinking we head north for the rideout and end up back there with the nearby Duke's Pass still to be done. That way peeps who want more more more can go do it and thems as want a sit down can stack it and head for the showers. This (I'm theorising wildly) might allow the timings to go to complete rat**** without leaving us in the middle of nowhere, thus allowing us to plan a longer ride in the first place. It also removes the Glasgow M8 filtering GP for Lowlanders/Sassenachs/Jonny Foreigner and means MBK doesn't have to cross the Kingston Bridge.
Look, they've even got a picture of a motorbike on their website, so they must love us.
http://www.immervoulin-caravan-camping-park.co.uk/images/biketent.jpg
Anyway, just an idea. :)
Blue Flame
16-11-09, 11:06 PM
You want wigwams? We got wigwams. Linky (http://www.mainsfarmwigwams.com/)
They've also got showers, kitchen, pub nearby, playpark for Sally etc. They've even got tipis, which is what I thought a wigwam was before GM1 (you did too admit it).
Thornhill is 5 or 6 miles south of Callander, easily accessible off the M9 (no Kingston Bridge again see?) and a handy spot for the Duke's Pass.
A run might look like this - nother linky (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=A873&daddr=Lochearnhead+to:Crieff+to:Aberfeldy+to:Tyndr um+to:Ballachulish+to:A828+to:Inveraray+to:Aberfoy le+to:56.174514,-4.157639&geocode=FUgkWQMdHKHA_w%3BFeleXAMdnpS-_ymLhBTpmuSISDHNvqXUdhpnvg%3BFe0wXAMdEFzF_ymvCcBDT iaGSDFXiKisCzg-Jg%3BFZPyXwMdTAfF_ylbQC6VVaOISDF6Yo4aMIStyA%3BFSEg XQMddSW4_ymlLnMfth-JSDHQzN93HGgMCg%3BFU3CYAMdD6-x_ykTWC0nqyiJSDHkSafKJGERuQ%3BFbh4XQMdirmt_w%3BFbE CWgMdLZOy_ynNfirCsQyJSDFXylzbWOgFYg%3BFd0xWQMdIjS9 _ynvPLeQcPeISDENF_VVofMqVA%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=7&mrsp=9&sz=13&via=6&sll=56.179101,-4.173431&sspn=0.071564,0.222645&ie=UTF8&ll=56.298253,-4.408264&spn=1.141473,3.562317&z=9) - giving the Crieff/Aberfeldy east section and the Glencoe/Arrochar west section with obvious optional loops at Kinlochleven, Wibbly Wobbly and Duke's Pass. Call it 260 miles, 6:20 on the road plus 3 options
If that's too much, and I think it is - ditto Bibio and Dyzio's routes, sorry lads - then cut straight back to Tyndrum on the A85 - yet another linky (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=A873&daddr=Lochearnhead+to:Crieff+to:Aberfeldy+to:Tyndr um+to:Ballachulish+to:56.455661,-5.387421+to:A873&geocode=FUgkWQMdHKHA_w%3BFeleXAMdnpS-_ymLhBTpmuSISDHNvqXUdhpnvg%3BFe0wXAMdEFzF_ymvCcBDT iaGSDFXiKisCzg-Jg%3BFZPyXwMdTAfF_ylbQC6VVaOISDF6Yo4aMIStyA%3BFSEg XQMddSW4_ymlLnMfth-JSDHQzN93HGgMCg%3BFU3CYAMdD6-x_ykTWC0nqyiJSDHkSafKJGERuQ%3B%3BFVIpWQMdkorA_w&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=6&sz=10&via=6&sll=56.427573,-4.63623&sspn=0.568801,1.781158&ie=UTF8&z=10). Call it 235 miles, 5:40 on the road plus 2 options.
Are there any questions? ;)
It's all very nice but a bit last year ;)
I really was hoping we could take our Southern Friends along this road
http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=5651&stc=1&d=1258412732
Luckypants
16-11-09, 11:21 PM
Mmm Glenshee road by any chance?
If you guys need places like that scouted, just ask :)
I think you are wrong and a Welshman may be about to embarrass a Scot! Glenshee road runs mainly in the glen IIRC, that is the Lecht ski resort road I think and it is pretty amazing. My thanks to Ralph and KG for directing me that way after last years GM. :smt038
missyburd
16-12-09, 04:23 PM
If people from the South want to go, they will make the effort, no matter how far it is.
Definitely agree with this! But then you probably already knew this eh Lissa ;-)
Aye, that is nice, but how about this?
(http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=tyndrum&daddr=A85%2FPerth+Rd+to:A822+to:A93%2FPerth+St+to: 56.779818,-3.430481+to:braemar+to:speybridge+to:Fort+William, +Inverness-Shire,+United+Kingdom+to:B863%2FLochaber+Rd+to:tyn drum&geocode=FSEgXQMddSW4_ymlLnMfth-JSDHQzN93HGgMCg%3BFY5JXAMdxpzF_w%3BFbHdXQMdz_7F_w% 3BFXyAXwMddgPN_w%3B%3BFWjXZQMdCCfM_ynD0-npWOSFSDFNeoNqkRaN1w%3BFfmTagMdXhDJ_ynFYmvp_o2FSDH AWd93HGgMCg%3BFW78YgMdZwiy_ykbAxw3IzOJSDEhSFQI4z6g zQ%3BFRxhYQMdUkW0_w%3BFSEgXQMddSW4_ymlLnMfth-JSDHQzN93HGgMCg&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=4&sz=9&via=1,2,3,8&sll=56.538287,-3.710632&sspn=1.090396,2.469177&ie=UTF8&z=9)
And The Duke's Pass... :smt077:smt047
Yeah, we missed out on that one this year, mainly due to the large volumes of water descending from the sky! Remember it from last year though (to be fair, how could we forget :-D) want to do it again for sho'!
Further north would be excellent but at the end of the day the organisers need to be sure the ride is do-able on all levels so we won't complain either way ... but north is very good ;)
runs are fine planing in advance, but when the day to go on them comes the weather in scotland can change that quick you can be caught in some of the foulest weather you will ever encounter.
doing large runs with a large group of people is difficult to organise, there are fuel stops grub stops and piddle/rest stops to contend. the worst is fuel, 50+ bikes all trying to get fuel at the same time is just stupid. one thing i noticed when out on one of my sundy runs was how other groups coped, one of these was to split the group into smaller groups each at a given time apart with a 'leader' in each group. when it came to fuel stops the leader of each group would stop at an appropriate place while the front group fuelled up.
dont know if that would work for us though as we tend to split into smaller fragmented groups anyway. fast paced, medium paced and the slow coaches.
petevtwin650
26-01-10, 03:55 PM
Campsite shelter - NB Pete and lissa -has been upgraded so not much room for the bike this year. still has the cooker seats and laundry facilities and looks as big as ever - didn't see the pool table though.
the fire pit and beer garden are still there as are the sheep ( but no midges today)
Depends if we have a bike then, but where there's a will, there's a way Q!
Ok folks, as you'll see the location has been set as Beinglas. I've deleted all the blether and nonsense so the relevant info should be easy to see. I've left the other accom options as we may want to consider for GMIV.
Oh good, I can show my face in here again now that all my moaning has been binned :riding:
Quiff Wichard
26-01-10, 04:50 PM
pete why "depends if you have a bike " ??
sorry chat in here Marc but this new dam system wont let me send pete a pm???????.. well I cant send him one anyone- maybe he has me blocked lol
do ya pete?
Bad news for the Duke...
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=121219&page=4
post #71
No need to look so happy about it, Dyzio. Thought us Italian bike owners were supposed to stick together ;)
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/org%20posts/aaaaa1.jpg
missyburd
26-01-10, 11:42 PM
If I were you I'd start collecting your curvy bits back. You gave them away just for safe keeping, right? ;)
Ha no way are P&L gonna manage to prise that engine away from DB, or those cams from YC...would be funny to see you try though :-D
Ha no way are P&L gonna manage to prise that engine away from DB, or those cams from YC...would be funny to see you try though :-D
Engine? I think that could be easy. Try to nick that top yoke from her... that's a challenge ;)
-Ralph-
28-01-10, 12:02 AM
Will there be plenty of room for tents at the campsite nearer the time? Or is it likely to get fully booked up?
There will be loads of room, they have an overspill field in addition to the main camping area, but it's a sloping field down to a river can get a bit boggy and plagued with midges, so stay near the top.
kellyjo
01-02-10, 09:56 AM
OMG!! I've just booked our b&b for this and i'm sooo excited, only had my licence 6 months and never been further than Yorkshire on the bike before, woo-hoo!!! (please look after me :-))
Tiger 55
01-02-10, 10:22 AM
please look after me :-)
Who's looking after Slapshot while we're looking after you? :)
Anyway, you'll be fine. Apart from the 51 (so far) of us, the roads up here are deserted. But you might want to give the Glasgow rush hour a miss on the Friday...
petevtwin650
01-02-10, 12:26 PM
OMG!! I've just booked our b&b for this and i'm sooo excited, only had my licence 6 months and never been further than Yorkshire on the bike before, woo-hoo!!! (please look after me :-))
Good for you KJ. :)
At least you've got company for the journey.
Paul the 6th
01-02-10, 01:30 PM
yo dudes, getting things back on track sharpish (no point moping around the house is there)
in terms of camping is it Pay on Arrival or do we have to give a deposit? if so please let me know where to send it..
there are a hundred pitches for tents though some os the moment are under gravel heaps. You can't book the pitches anyway - first come first served basis
T'was the same on GM1, loads of space.
Paul the 6th
01-02-10, 01:41 PM
cheers for pointing that out for me dyzio :)
Tiger 55
06-02-10, 09:03 AM
I take it anyone is invited?
Absolutely anyone. Weegies, Judas Priest fans, anyone.
But don't be a stranger, come for ice cream. :riding:
rofl.... like it, judas priest fans indeed.....:rolleyes: wonder who that is..
martyn mcg
07-02-10, 09:01 AM
Is it just me or do I detect a small hint of sarcasm? :-k :cool:
martyn mcg
07-02-10, 09:24 AM
Just looking at where the campsite is on google maps, didn't realise how close to Glasgow it actually is. Reading from earlier threads about what to bring with you in case of breakdown or emergency might be worth pointing out to some of the people travelling far to get here that if something goes t*ts up on a bike (and you don't have breakdown cover), need supplies you can't get out in the cuds or something else untoward crops up, home is only 65 miles from the campsite for me with a car at home.
Don't know how applicable this would be to anyone else who is from Glasgow but if need be I can easily get home and back (in car if necessary) within 2.5 hours. Wee bit of peace of mind in my eyes. Anyway, just a stray thought from me. :driving:
-Ralph-
07-02-10, 09:59 AM
Just looking at where the campsite is on google maps, didn't realise how close to Glasgow it actually is. Reading from earlier threads about what to bring with you in case of breakdown or emergency might be worth pointing out to some of the people travelling far to get here that if something goes t*ts up on a bike (and you don't have breakdown cover), need supplies you can't get out in the cuds or something else untoward crops up, home is only 65 miles from the campsite for me with a car at home.
Don't know how applicable this would be to anyone else who is from Glasgow but if need be I can easily get home and back (in car if necessary) within 2.5 hours. Wee bit of peace of mind in my eyes. Anyway, just a stray thought from me. :driving:
That's cool mate, but don't worry you shouldn't need to do that. There is a shop nearby in Crianlarich and everyone will have panniers, topboxes and so on as they will have travelled a distance.
Also on a rideout with over 50 bikes, if you break down, TEC will stop and see if he can help, but the rest of the rideout will be waiting for him at the next stop, and they've all ridden a long way and spent a lot of money to do that ride, so if your bike can't be started within a reasonable timeframe, it's call the AA for you, and on his way for the TEC.
Breakdown + no breakdown cover = :smt018 "it's a long walk for you sonny", shortly followed by :smt039 "see ya!". And with the route we are doing you could be 10 miles fom the nearest house.
It's only 30 quid for a basic package for a year, that's two extra tanks of fuel in a year, which you would spend by doing one or two rideouts, everyone get breakdown cover before the GM if you don't already have it.
.... if you break down, TEC will stop and see if he can help ....
That wont be me I hasten to add :smt023 thought I may be lurking behind a hedge/round a bend with camera in hand ;)
-Ralph-
07-02-10, 10:09 AM
TEC = Tail End Charlie, whoever has the job of sweeping up at the back on the day.
That wont be me I hasten to add :smt023 thought I may be lurking behind a hedge/round a bend with camera in hand
Oh, yeah. If you come round a blind bend and see what looks like a police bike pointing a speed camera at you, it could just be TEC. ;)
JamesMio
07-02-10, 10:50 AM
Oh, yeah. If you come round a blind bend and see what looks like a police bike pointing a speed camera at you, it could just be TEC. ;)
GMI - the closest I ever came to a stoppie on my old SV was squealing around a bend near Glencoe to see, "what's that white Pan doing there? hang on, why's it plastered in hi-viz yellow bits?" "Is that guy pointing a camera at me!?" and "SSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAT HE IS!!!"
:p:p:D:D
martyn mcg
07-02-10, 03:16 PM
Agree with you totally Ralph, breakdown cover should be a must. Especially on a rideout. But I thought I'd just offer the help and cover anyway mate.
Just in case. :smt023
suicidesam
07-02-10, 06:27 PM
"SSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAT!!"
:p:p:D:D
Never noticed the Pan till i was on him, spent the next few miles constantly looking in the mirrors waiting for blue lights to appear! :smt119
I seem to remember I did warn peeps I would be there and the first year the bike was at the Green Welly before you lot ;)
suicidesam
07-02-10, 11:16 PM
I seem to remember I did warn peeps ;)
And you expect us lot to take in, this thing you call a warning...
Thats against Ecosse policy :mrgreen:
yo dudes, getting things back on track sharpish (no point moping around the house is there)
in terms of camping is it Pay on Arrival or do we have to give a deposit? if so please let me know where to send it..
just pay the camp site owner when you get there, she doesn't need deposits for camping, first come - first gets best pitch :o but there is mega space
davepreston
08-02-10, 06:47 PM
i can personally vouch for breakdown cover :) what you spend on it in advance gets you a nice chauffer driven drive back to preston while you sleep in the back with the bike and recover from your hangover :)
punyXpress
08-02-10, 09:58 PM
I seem to remember I did warn peeps I would be there and the first year the bike was at the Green Welly before you lot ;)
Mods: can I change my name to " peeps " so I dont have to worry about cameras etc. ?
Just curious... are you taking the gsxr up for the GM Dave?
davepreston
09-02-10, 12:21 AM
not a f ing chance , i may trailer it up for the rideout but no long hauling on my new toy especially up there
not a f ing chance , i may trailer it up for the rideout but no long hauling on my new toy especially up there
wuss!! surely the chain's in better nick this time!
independentphoto
12-02-10, 11:54 AM
not a f ing chance , i may trailer it up for the rideout but no long hauling on my new toy especially up there
Bike's for riding surely?
kellyjo
12-02-10, 02:38 PM
Well, i've just upgraded my breakdown from roadside assistance to full recovery! The idea of pushing the bike 394 miles home wasnt too appealing :-)
I'd would also welcome some suggestions as to what it would be wise to bring for roadside repairs though (i have tank bag so can manage a few bits), i have the tool kit and will get a puncture repair 'thingy' what else ???
a small leanth of wire (a meter or so), some scotch locks, some connectors (male and female) and a pair of pliers.
petevtwin650
12-02-10, 02:58 PM
Well, i've just upgraded my breakdown from roadside assistance to full recovery! The idea of pushing the bike 394 miles home wasnt too appealing :-)
I'd would also welcome some suggestions as to what it would be wise to bring for roadside repairs though (i have tank bag so can manage a few bits), i have the tool kit and will get a puncture repair 'thingy' what else ???
Good idea on the recovery KJ. Looking on the pessimistic side, is it recovery after an accident too?
Luckily you and Jeff can share spares and I would suggest a spare pair of bar levers (cheap Ebay ones will do), a fixer peg, or two, some sturdy zip ties and perhaps a small amount of engine oil, in case yours burns oil like ours used to.
kellyjo
12-02-10, 03:56 PM
Good idea on the recovery KJ. Looking on the pessimistic side, is it recovery after an accident too?
Sure is :thumleft: wasn't planning on using it though :rolleyes:
petevtwin650
12-02-10, 04:03 PM
Sure is :thumleft: wasn't planning on using it though :rolleyes:
No, bit like the levers and fixer peg, almost a guarantee you won't need them once you've got them.
-Ralph-
12-02-10, 06:29 PM
I don't have accident recovery, but can phone my breakdown company and pay £150 quid odd for them to come and get me, so if I have an accident that takes me off the road, I'll get my credit card out! Can always claim that expense on the comprehensive insurance if I need to.
When RavingDavis had his accident the police arranged for recovery and very kindly stayed with the bike until the truck arrived, whilst we continued our rideout. He would either then have had to pay it, or if comprehensive and making a claim, got his insurance to cover it.
northwind
14-02-10, 07:20 PM
I'd would also welcome some suggestions as to what it would be wise to bring for roadside repairs though (i have tank bag so can manage a few bits), i have the tool kit and will get a puncture repair 'thingy' what else ???
Cable ties, pliars, and one collapsible Yorkiechris. Oh and learn what the tools do, because if you've got a tool you can't use in your bag you are 100% guaranteed to need it ;)
ethariel
16-02-10, 09:58 PM
Bugger!, anyone know how a sonic screwdriver works?
Just re bumping the 'drivel thread.' :)
I assume it'll be ok for me to be a late confirmation and just turn up for camping or will that cause a problem by not committing/booking now? :help:
-Ralph-
18-02-10, 12:59 PM
Just re bumping the 'drivel thread.' :)
I assume it'll be ok for me to be a late confirmation and just turn up for camping or will that cause a problem by not committing/booking now? :help:
Nope that'll be fine.
Dave20046
18-02-10, 01:02 PM
If we're wanting a wigwam do we need to ring & reserve?
-Ralph-
18-02-10, 01:06 PM
If we're wanting a wigwam do we need to ring & reserve?
Yes
Dave20046
18-02-10, 01:07 PM
cool cheers ralph
I have spent a few hours no catching up on all the GmIII stuff. looking forward to it now. Think its gonning be camping for us this time. Last year was my first big meet/ride-out and i have to say it was the highlight of my year!! it looks like this years planning is equally as good if not better!!!
Being inexperienced i didn't have breakdown last year and to be honest it was only when Dave Preston snapped his chain that i thought about it!! In the end i think there was at least 3 who ended up being recovered last year. I do however have it this year. Tools wise... i will take the basic stuff i had last year:
Bike toolkit
Extra alan keys
Small selection of spanners.
Small amount of my socket set.
Two screwdrivers
Sparky tape
pliers
snips
wd40 ( comes in handy)
what is coming this year that didnt last:
Wire
Connectors M+F
cable ties
Some form of epoxy
Fixer peg
Leaver's
Spare black plastic nozzle for the scotty as i keep loosing mine.
Hopefully Yc's mobile number on a piece of paper lol:D:;)
AND MY BREAKDOWN/RECOVERY STUFF!!!!
Kellyjo..... i wouldnt be concerned about getting up there. I am sure you will be able to tag on with one of the groups heading up. I had only been riding 9 months when i went to last years and actually planned a route and decided to lead a group most of the way up there with not a single issue and we had some heavy traffic in the roadworks east of Glasgow. I think i will be tempted to do the same this year... using a good amount of the same route. Anyone coming from Warrington other than me??
Dave
JamesMio
16-03-10, 01:05 PM
I'll be happy to offer my services as a guide from SW Scotland upwards to anyone that may be passing. There's a few options to avoid the motorway, of which I will certainly be taking one of!
markc123
12-04-10, 10:14 AM
I reckon I'll be able to do this now :cool:
Do I need to book camping in advance?
Spent the whole of the weekend just gone on a 850 mile mission up to Inverness and around - can't wait for an excuse to get north of the border again!
No need to book in advance just turn up and pay on the day. Just make sure you add yoursefl to the attendee and accomodation thread and then keep an eye out for the tshirts appearing
Tough choice ------ either go and see The Osmonds/Bay City Rollers/David Essex etc at the Newcastle Arena with Mrs B and my sister or GMIII.
Leave is already booked anyway, just back from Italy, and Mrs B will do my head in with, "ooooooh Donny."
hope thats not a serious question Bri!!!
Paul the 6th
13-04-10, 11:19 AM
yo dudes, bit of a shot in the dark but are there any spaces left in any of the wigwams at all? Only just realised that I don't have a luggage rack for the gsxr yet, OR replacement tent poles which leedsmatt & manxmatt destroyed at AR..
If anyone has dropped out/is looking to fill a spare bed then give me a shout :) failing that, I'm happy to camp - will just need to get my finger out!
BIGSTEVE
13-04-10, 11:39 AM
that goes for me too, would rather kip in a wigwam than a tent!
AndyBrad
15-04-10, 11:54 AM
hello folks, yc pointed me at this weekend the other week and said i should get my ass on it. However are there any spaces left? also its a bloody long way is it worth it? (to be blunt)
Kilted Ginger
15-04-10, 12:39 PM
The first one was great, if a bit long. The Sequal wasslicker and more professioanl. The Third in a trilogy is never as good as everyone knows, godfather3, superman3, return of the jedi etc.
However you'll never know unless you go.
;)
The first one was great, if a bit long. The Sequal wasslicker and more professioanl. The Third in a trilogy is never as good as everyone knows, godfather3, superman3, return of the jedi etc.
However you'll never know unless you go.
;)
You better run before Quedos sees this KG! lol
hello folks, yc pointed me at this weekend the other week and said i should get my ass on it. However are there any spaces left? also its a bloody long way is it worth it? (to be blunt)
YC speaks the truth! Believe camping has no problem for spaces, someone with greater authority will correct this if I'm wrong! And to your last question, try it to find out. Is a brilliant weekend IMHO.
Cheers
markc123
15-04-10, 01:42 PM
YC is right. Roads up there are ace. Loved every minute of my ride last week.
Anyone who wants to travel from the Leeds / Harrogate area is more than welcome to come up with me on Friday night - I know of a Hostel in Edinburgh (well Leith) which is £10 per night including breakfast and has ample, pretty secure parking. Splits the journey up nicely.
AndyBrad
15-04-10, 01:50 PM
hmm might give it a go then, will start planning for a pass out now.
whats the approximate cost?
also whats this about wigwams?
are the scotts all soft shandy drinking lightweights like paul6th and dave preston were telling me or are they all fine upstanding fellows like i imagine them to be ;)
hmm might give it a go then, will start planning for a pass out now.
whats the approximate cost?
also whats this about wigwams?
are the scotts all soft shandy drinking lightweights like paul6th and dave preston were telling me or are they all fine upstanding fellows like i imagine them to be ;)
DO NOT ASK SALLY!!! That is all.
cheers
PS Dave won't even venture up to our neck of the woods for fear...
AndyBrad
15-04-10, 03:42 PM
ok, dont ask sally what?
hmm might give it a go then, will start planning for a pass out now.
whats the approximate cost?
also whats this about wigwams?
are the scotts all soft shandy drinking lightweights like paul6th and dave preston were telling me or are they all fine upstanding fellows like i imagine them to be ;)
Hahahahahaha, :D:D:D:D:laughat::laughat::laughat:lol loads
Lets have a fun pop at our Northern friends then visit and get our heads stove in.....:D:D:D
Bri, you know as well as any visitor to our bonnie country, that the only reason for a "stoving in" is because you can't keep up with the drinkning pace and it's now your round and we have been kept waiting. lol
Cheers
kellyjo
16-04-10, 10:11 AM
My partner and i have split up so we wont be joining you now i'm afraid, theres no way i can find £150 for fuel plus food plus accommodation on my own :-(
Ive amended the list of attendees and phoned to cancel our b&b booking so hopefully that will help someone still looking for accommodation.
Hopefully next year... :p
JamesMio
16-04-10, 10:26 AM
Camp! Cheap as chips that way...
kellyjo
16-04-10, 10:27 AM
I can afford the camping, just not fuel for 1000+ miles!!!
appollo1
16-04-10, 11:46 AM
My partner and i have split up so we wont be joining you now i'm afraid, ......
Sorry to hear that but more reason to still come and enjoy the banter
kellyjo
16-04-10, 12:05 PM
Sorry to hear that but more reason to still come and enjoy the banter
I assure you Appollo, if i could get there i would, but my OH was going to pay for the trip as i need every penny just to feed my kids, so im sadly just not able to make it.
When i phoned Beinglas to cancel my booking the guy was telling me how lovely it is up there at the moment :rolleyes: :smt090
Bri, you know as well as any visitor to our bonnie country, that the only reason for a "stoving in" is because you can't keep up with the drinkning pace and it's now your round and we have been kept waiting. lol
Cheers
Cumfy,
No probs standing a round, or several, but occasionally have trouble standing afterwards;)
You might have to wait till GMIII for that round but I don't mind buying you a Tizer and a bag of crisps:thumright:
cheers:drink:
AndyBrad
17-04-10, 06:08 PM
ok folks, i've cleared it with the missus and im in! what do i need to do?
punyXpress
17-04-10, 06:58 PM
Turn up & buy the drinks ?
are the scotts all soft shandy drinking lightweights like paul6th and dave preston were telling me or are they all fine upstanding fellows like i imagine them to be ;)
DO NOT ASK SALLY!!! That is all.
cheers
PS Dave won't even venture up to our neck of the woods for fear...
Disclaimer; I don't drink, no alcohol was consumed at the GMII last year! :nomore:
May indulge in a few pints on the Saturday night! Will take it easy this time on the Friday!
Who in the name of all things that are holy brought 2 bottles of vodka? :drunken:
JamesMio
18-04-10, 10:32 PM
Turn up & buy the drinks ?
This man's attitude must be commended, and he is welcome to our country any time!
AndyBrad
19-04-10, 06:41 AM
This man's attitude must be commended, and he is welcome to our country any time!
Its nice of him to offer like that...
Dave20046
01-06-10, 08:59 PM
GMGM na naaa ner na na
Getting close ain't it :)
Dave20046
01-06-10, 09:19 PM
indeed! Noticed I had the week booked off the other day... Hoping to have a roadworthy bike and the intelligence to navigate there in a reasonable time, other than that pretty excited.
You better :)
I have Friday off only :(
Going to be a cracking weekend :P
AndyBrad
02-06-10, 09:55 AM
indeed! Noticed I had the week booked off the other day... Hoping to have a roadworthy bike and the intelligence to navigate there in a reasonable time, other than that pretty excited.
IM hoping the same as ill need somone to follow
BIGSTEVE
02-06-10, 10:24 AM
got friday off now so will be there for the 2 nights :) Sally, gonna be heading down with my bro, you lot riding together?
I'm off Thursday and all of the following week. 500 miles from home to the campsite so will leave on Thursday and stop overnight at Quiff's on the way up.
Staying at the campsite Friday & Saturday, and then 3 nights booked in a B&B in Mallaig - will get over to Skye, and have a run to see Nessie :D Need to be back home on the Thursday night so will start to head south again on the Wednesday, and stop off somewhere on the way home.
I reckon I will do around 2000 miles over the course of the week - bike is in for a service on Saturday to get it all checked over (still under warranty otherwise I would do it myself) and has new rubber on it.
Have got 3 days at the MotoGP the weekend before GMIII, AR10 in August and 2 weeks in France in September.
Can't wait :cool:
Hi BigSteve, think the Spearies will have our own little bike convoy going down on Friday, need to get all of us together for that and soon, not long now, eh?! You know you and your brother are welcome.
PS Sally stop playing with your ball and get along to a run or suggest a different night, what do you think?
Cheers
BIGSTEVE
02-06-10, 01:20 PM
Will tag along nae worries.
petevtwin650
02-06-10, 01:59 PM
I reckon I will do around 2000 miles over the course of the week - bike is in for a service on Saturday to get it all checked over (still under warranty otherwise I would do it myself) and has new rubber on it.
Don't forget to bring some extra oil with you too, Matt.
We too will be covering around 2k and I'll be bringing a litre although that may not be sufficient :(.
Can always stop at Ducati Glasgow and get some more on the way back I guess.
So far, mine has been pretty good on oil - about 200ml over the last 4000 miles, however will pack a litre just in case.
Do you want me to bring a spare diesel can for you? ;-)
Luckypants
02-06-10, 03:03 PM
We too will be covering around 2k and I'll be bringing a litre although that may not be sufficient :(.
So far, mine has been pretty good on oil - about 200ml over the last 4000 miles, however will pack a litre just in case.
No doubt Claire's bike will use anything you have spare! She will be bringing a litre as well, but she may not know that yet! :D
7070
She's washed, polished, oiled, adjusted and raring to go.
She'll get wrapped in cotton wool at the weekend, prior to me and Mrs w going off to Rome, and will get loaded up on either Friday 25th or Sat 26th depending what time we get back.
Then its up the A68 thro' the Borders.
P.S. am I allowed to bring my mate Jack Daniels ;)
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