AR11 Chattanooga chit chat

[andrewsmith]

agreed!

or detour to a brewery and set up camp outside

[metalhead19]

Outside?! why the heck would we wna camp outside the brewery, all the beers inside!

[BernardBikerchick]

we need a fire!!!!!

[BernardBikerchick]

:smt098:smt098:smt098:smt098:smt034:smt034:smt034: smt034


fire!!! xxx and marshmallows and singing!!!

[orose]

Might be a tricky one - damn landowners don't like it when you destroy their fields.

[andrewsmith]

Might be a tricky one - damn landowners don't like it when you destroy their fields.

couple of braizers would solve that

[hongman]

Might be a tricky one - damn landowners don't like it when you destroy their fields.

Tell me bout it, how inconsiderate :smt016

[dizzyblonde]

Fair point - we're half thinking about the route for the rideout being to the chippy and back (a huge 4 miles)

...and its bang opposite the petrol station so we can all chip in with the change to fill up to get us back to site :smt101

[metalhead19]

:smt031

[orose]

We were snoozing quite happily in here until you came and spoilt things :(

[metalhead19]

O i do apologise. I will try and keep the noise down next time.

[dizzyblonde]

:smt031


awww bless hes excited.
:smt048
Orose, aren't we supposed to be organising summat, I do forget:rolleyes::D

[Stenno]

Oh man I'd love to attend this but it falls directly on my 30th Birthday and I'm booked to go to Amsterdam. Start organising 2012 :P Away from East London!

[rictus01]

Start organising 2012 :P Away from East London!

Is that volunteering for the job :smt102

[Richie]

Getting Excited now :0)

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=8837&stc=1&d=1302131978


lol, just having a giggleswick :smt112

[hongman]

phwoar, what lovely hills there are

[dizzyblonde]

Richie has obviously taken great thought in what promotes the AR best.....yorkie hills:rolleyes:
:lol:

[dizzyblonde]

oooo there has been some interest from my fellow Raptor owners, that I met last year at the Buell/Italian bike Charity dooo, nice bunch of chaps and chapesses, few in numbers(usually 3, but 10 last year), think I was the youngest!....fancied a bit a campout, ride and a few beers....as there are so few of them, they very rarely meet at all.
Any objections to a couple of friends tagging along?

[orose]

If you want to bring pets, you have to make sure you clean up after them... otherwise, it's fine by me.

[Bluefish]

Dizz if 10 said they were coming, does that mean about 2 or 3 will make it due to the italian nature of their motor sickles :rolleyes:

[dizzyblonde]

LOL, probably! If I don't get to the bottom of this leaky radiator, I'll be ont SV!

[dyzio]

LOL, probably! If I don't get to the bottom of this leaky radiator, I'll be ont SV!

Is it still leaking? I thought you had it replaced?

[dizzyblonde]

If I'd have had it replaced it still would have done the same thing....they all do it at some point, I'll tell you some time. Theres over a six month waiting period to get a new one from Cagiva!


I had it repaired under warranty, and its gone 800 miles ish before it went pop last week. I was kinda hoping I was one of the minority that have them repaired and its 100% forever.....I was in the majority that don't :( Radweld is my friend.....when I get round to putting some in!

[Bluefish]

So how's the planning going, the fire and the dancing girls booked yet? :rolleyes:

[dizzyblonde]

Planning all going well thanks. In fact we had a meeting at DizzHQ last week.


Not giving much aways am I? :)

[timwilky]

come on Dizz, give a clue about the route. We doing Buttertubs?

[dizzyblonde]

Nope, no clues. You'll have to wait and see. ;)

[timwilky]

Well just put the tent up to make sure I understood the useless instructions. Glad I did, it is a bitch and defiantly requires 2. 5.5m x 2.4m and 2 m high

[dizzyblonde]

Tim, thats a marquee......better lend it me instead ;)

[timwilky]

Even our double airbed fits in with room to spare, the other room for the daughter is "cozy". but nice that you can stand fully upright.

Now to work out how to pack it away as it has now rained

[dizzyblonde]

Just loosely totted up the food bill.

#thud#

Needs more than 53 people to break even. Time yet though.

[tinpants]

Really looking forward to this now that I've decided to sell the KTM and go back to an SV. Gonna be soooooooooooooooooooooo goooooo-ooooooood!

Come on August!!

[dyzio]

go back to an SV.

Really looking to hear your thoughts about, especially after your time on the Mille.

But that's a separate thread or a chat at the AR :)

[Fruity-ya-ya]

I can't get the Friday off so I'll be trying to finish early (2ish) then heading home to grab my gear & then straight up from Sheffield.
Anyone heading up past/this way around that time re the ride up?

[dizzyblonde]

won't take you long to get there, its a couple of hrs away from there.
Peeps will be arriving all night.

There are those who turn up at 3am.....it has been known!!

[orose]

I'm sure there won't be anyone, but if there are people out there looking for a new tent to come up with then this months RiDE magazine (August 2011 edition) has a 15 tent group test. Not much on the cheap side of things, but there are four with an RRP below £100 and the Argos Value 2-man at just over £10 (which came last-equal with a tent 20 times the price). It still picked up a recommended tag though.

[dizzyblonde]

Shall be interesting to see how the hell Peg can fit a 10x20ft marquee with poles that are 6ft6 into the poofwaggon8-[

I'll find out tomorrow:p

[andrewsmith]

Shall be interesting to see how the hell Peg can fit a 10x20ft marquee with poles that are 6ft6 into the poofwaggon8-[

I'll find out tomorrow:p

Lou...

http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a426/andrewsmith1708/e-needpics.gif

[dizzyblonde]

lol, its not impossible, we moved his entire house contents from Ipswich up the A1 in it :)
Back seat fold right over into the footwell, and the front passengers will either go forward or down. Worse case scenario they'll have to hang out of the barn window at the back.

[andrewsmith]

what like this?? :lol:

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/SteveCut/Lada-horse-carrier.jpg


Sorry I'm being childish tonight

[dizzyblonde]

Not too far from reality. I just got sent a picture message.....

Put it this way, the barn door window is down and its poking out the front passengers side!!!!

Got it it there, dunno where its going when its got here!

[Gordon B]

Gutted.

This years AR is right on my doorstep but I'll be on our family holiday boating along the Norfolk broads that weekend.

I have no doubt you will all have an amazing time on the Yorkshire roads.

Have a great time all and stay safe.

[dizzyblonde]

Thats proper crap that Gordon, was going to rope you into doing what you do best as well!!!

have a nice jolly holly :)

[Littlepeahead]

Gutted.

This years AR is right on my doorstep but I'll be on our family holiday boating along the Norfolk broads that weekend.

I have no doubt you will all have an amazing time on the Yorkshire roads.

Have a great time all and stay safe.


Get the family on the boat then say - while slapping forehead - "ooops, I left the iron switched on, will just pop back home to turn it off", then arrive back in Norfolk on Sunday night and blame the bad traffic.

[Gordon B]

Get the family on the boat then say - while slapping forehead - "ooops, I left the iron switched on, will just pop back home to turn it off", then arrive back in Norfolk on Sunday night and blame the bad traffic.

Tempting.

Its actually karma kicking me up the backside as I have tickets to see Iron Maiden the previous weekend. If I didn't have those we would of gone away the week before and I would be free for this.

Hey ho, its all booked and paid for now. I guess you can't have everything...

[dizzyblonde]

where you seeing maiden Gordon? I know somebody else whose had to give up hope of the AR as they're at the 02 and he thinks he'll get too p1ssed there, to make it in one piece for the Sat night with us :(

[Gordon B]

Sheffield.

They've promised alot of the old school stuff which was sadly lacking last time out so should be a good night.

I can understand why they wouldn't to ride up after O2.

Warm, overpriced Carling has a lasting effect.....

[Bluefish]

Is it time yet?

[Fruity-ya-ya]

:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026
Is it time yet?
:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026

[dizzyblonde]

:lol:

I think TEC is going to have a whole lotta fun, just got himself a new set of Leos for the bus!

BFM, he did the new first leg recce other day, its rather amazing, 8)

[Bluefish]

Bagsy gate man dizz lol

[dizzyblonde]

No gate this time.....sorrrrreeeeee mwhhaaaahahahahaaaaaa!

just uploadin pics, the Leos are awesome!

[andrewsmith]

No gate this time.....sorrrrreeeeee mwhhaaaahahahahaaaaaa!

just uploadin pics, the Leos are awesome!

What speak up!
The leos have deafened me :D

[dizzyblonde]

They're not as loud as mine, you can speak over them at tick over.....wouldn't want to be overtaken by them at full chat :lol:


Anway, this is AR chat......watch out in the photos section ;)

[dizzyblonde]

you may drool here

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=167892

[andrewsmith]

you may drool here

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=167892

a wee bit jealous.
All its missing is the scare yourself silly NOS bottle :cool:

I may get a pipe on mine by AR

[dizzyblonde]

Why would you want a scare yourself silly NOS bottle when putting on the cans slips the BHP to just over 200?

[andrewsmith]

Touche. My neighbours carby fazer thou scares the life out of me

More chance of me sticking a ZZR14 motor in a mini

[dizzyblonde]

I do believe by my calculations and cross referencing threads.....we may have circa 97 people attending so far, be it orger, other halves and a couple of klingons:shock:

Better make sure I get enough supplies for:chef:SK!!!!!

[Sally]

Maybe :)

[The Idle Biker]

Typing into google maps, travelling from my home town to Settle shows a 282mile 5hr 3min trip with no diversions.

Who can beat that for distance and/or time eh, eh? There has to be a prize for the winner?

[The Idle Biker]

Talking of which do you do a spoof award ceremony, maybe awarded by organisers or attending mods along the lines of.

Best power ranger leathers
Dirtiest bike
Most drunk on Friday night
Greediest git around the BBQ
Most argumentative org poster
Smelliest tent
Best bike in show
Worst taste modification etc etc

You get the gist? Could be funny, maybe?

[andrewsmith]

Most of that could be answered now

I'm not going to name anyone

[dizzyblonde]

most of those would be won by YC!
I have had thoughts along those lines actually, so you'll have to wait and see.
Longest distance is usually taken by someone coming across the sea :smile:

Sorry Idle biker, I tried editing your post instead of replying there.....would help if I put my specs on:smt100

[Bluefish]

Mr banana man coming this year? ;) Dirtiest bike, pretty obviouse that one, best in show, obviously a triumph, phils with his mega expensive polish? Prize for most AR's been to and not done the ride out DP :smt045

[dizzyblonde]

Mr banana man coming this year? ;) Dirtiest bike, pretty obviouse that one, best in show, obviously a triumph, phils with his mega expensive polish? Prize for most AR's been to and not done the ride out DP :smt045

I have no idea about Bill. dirtiest bike always goes to YC, most ARs and not ridden actually is likely to be me over DP.... He only started coming to them in 09(likely to be others too, I'm not the only one). I've not done a rideout since 2007, I'm still reluctant to do this one, but its ours so its kind of mandatory! Loudest pipe...me! Best bike ain't a trumpet, its the bus:-dd *

Not sure about awards titles yet, cause I haven't got any trophies to suit!

*but we all know organisers aren't going to be awarded anything

[punyXpress]

There's :
http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/media/image/h/3/van_1.jpg


The little Vecker!

[BanannaMan]

Sadly I will not be there. :( :mad:
Just not meant to be this year.
All new staff at work this year, still not well enough trained to run things while I'm away.
And now a massive road construction project where I work has me daily comunicating with town and construction officials to keep the area open to my and other local businesses as much as possible. :rolleyes:
(read: they are killing me right now!)

Have tried my best and hoped things might work out where I could go but they have not.

You don't know how much I 'd love to be there.
It's going to be a long time till 2012. :(

[Fruity-ya-ya]

Sadly I will not be there. :( :mad:
Just not meant to be this year.
:( Make sure you crack that whip so they are up to speed for AR12 :smt079

[dizzyblonde]

Oh Bill.........

#puts flat Yorkie cap on#

Thats proper sh1te, that is lad :(

Was so hoping you'd come, but thought by your silence something had gotten in the way.

We better make sure we take lots of pics, and have lots of chat after in threads, so you can catch up.....and make it less time til 2012!

[Dicky Ticker]

DO NOT SHOOT ME DOWN IN FLAMES --I have looked but there is so much stuff, where is the map of the route? Just thinking that with all these markers required if a clear and precise map of the route was available beforehand that people could familiarise themselves with, life would be a bit easier for everybody partaking in the ride and doing the organising.Google satellite and a quick printout
OR IS IT ALL SECRET SQUIRREL TO CONFUSE EVERYBODY

[dizzyblonde]

No you can't have a route map. Simple answer, we don't want anyone apart from those who need it(at this moment)have it.
There will be a map with the route supplied to each and every one of those attending on the day.

Plus, common sense IMO, you don't publically show a map of a route when you have such a big show, wouldn't want any overboard attention from our local constabulary.

So ner, consider yourself shot :lol:

[Dicky Ticker]

Only bad people come to the attention of the constabulary and as you know all the SV Org members taking part are decent law abiding citizens.-----Ahem:D

[dizzyblonde]

#cough#

oh of course!


:plod::smt120

[dizzyblonde]

4 weeks today!!!

http://www.gpsaustralia.net/forums/images/smilies/jumping0045.gif

[phil24_7]

Crap...I'd better get my **** together!

[dyzio]

I'd better put the bike together :D

[phil24_7]

Typing into google maps, travelling from my home town to Settle shows a 282mile 5hr 3min trip with no diversions.

Who can beat that for distance and/or time eh, eh? There has to be a prize for the winner?

334 Miles from Plymouth to Settle, that's 5 hours and 48 minutes!

[dizzyblonde]

Is Kate on her bike???????:smt108

#takes note if she is#



I've done Halifax to Exmouth in 5hrs on the dot. 298 miles. I stopped off to see Gid too......



fly like the wind!!


Have to say at this point it was Easter Sunday and I had all three lanes of the mway to myself in places :)

[Fruity-ya-ya]

4 weeks today!!!

http://www.gpsaustralia.net/forums/images/smilies/jumping0045.gif

Bring it on!:viking:
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[The Idle Biker]

334 Miles from Plymouth to Settle, that's 5 hours and 48 minutes!

I'm beaten out of sight. I'll have to stop my whinging now.

[phil24_7]

Is Kate on her bike???????:smt108

#takes note if she is#



I've done Halifax to Exmouth in 5hrs on the dot. 298 miles. I stopped off to see Gid too......



fly like the wind!!


Have to say at this point it was Easter Sunday and I had all three lanes of the mway to myself in places :)

Nope. We will be bringing the van again, with my bike in the back. Kate wont be doing the ride this year, she'll just be enjoying the occasion.

[dizzyblonde]

Thats fair enough.....her bum would hurt all that way!

[Mrs_giggles]

just looked up where the campsite is and although it says its in yorkshire,you possibly couldnt have got it closer to the lancashire border if you tried, and if you put the postcode into google it comes up Lancaster, which is in lancashire, just thaught it was much further away.
This amused me just thaught id throw it into the mix, it would be interesting to find there the county line goes though, i know it goes through todmorden but cant seem to find a map that shows it fully.

[dizzyblonde]

Would you believe that my mate lived in Tod, and the back door was in Lancashire, front in Halifax West Yorkshire!

I knew the campsite was in Lancaster, not sure if its just outside the Yorkshire Dales boundary, or just inside it TBH

[Mrs_giggles]

looked on google maps and its not inside the green bit on map , so tim wilky will be happy lol, just thaught it was funny myself but then again small things amuse me:)

[orose]

The whole rideout and the campsite are (just) inside Yorkshire - the borders with Cumbria and Lancashire are only about 10 miles away though.

[Mrs_giggles]

i know its nice and near for me to drive there, lol bet it still takes me longer than google says, at least i dont need sat nav for this trip

[hindle8907]

see you there guys :D

[timwilky]

Geeky question

Is anyone intending to use bike-bike etc. And what frequencies/channels etc.

I tend to leave my radio pre programmed with the standard Kenwood channels. but if people are intending to be clever or off PMR frequencies etc useful to know before hand so I can set up the radio as I never can remember without my lists and manual

[dizzyblonde]

IS that the same as using polystyrene cups and bits of string Tim?

[timwilky]

yup

simply asking how big a hole to drill in my cup so I can fit their string in it.

[Bluefish]

This what you're looking for tim, Radio 4 is broadcast on:[27] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Radio_4#cite_note-26)

92–95 MHz FM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM) in England, and from some transmitters in Wales

[Luckypants]

New panniers are here :D. Will fit to the bike at the weekend and I'm ready to rock...

[Fruity-ya-ya]

:cheers::cheers::cheers:
Not long now!
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Bibio]

what kind of dirty dish water i mean beer is likely to be on tap down there?

[orose]

Usual suspects, I'd expect - looks like it's bottles, wines and spirits and a local brewery doing specials. Not my field of expertise, so I'll unleash the Preston on the bar Thursday and hope that he's sampled enough to give us a full report for the gate.

[Smudge]

Can the people arriving thursday leave some of the mushrooms for the rest of us to pick!

[orose]

I doubt there will be anything like that... too many sheep around. On the other hand, some of the wool is natural tie-dye

[dizzyblonde]

what kind of dirty dish water i mean beer is likely to be on tap down there?


I think....its from a local brewery, seem to recall some conversation when we went to have a nose around, but don't quote me.

On another point, he did point out that politely, we aren't to take any tinnies in his bar, which is understandable.