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Does anybody fancy trying again? Any suggestions for a date ? Chances of a dry Sunday between now and end of the year?
The last run was a bit undersubscribed but was enjoyed by all those that attended and we managed 1/2 the proposed route, so why not try and see if we can go all the way!:mrgreen:
JamesMio
18-10-10, 07:05 PM
All being well, I'd be up for this... Got a few busy weekends coming up, but if I can make it, I certainly will do...
TheRamJam
19-10-10, 07:11 AM
Depending on the weather and day I would be up for this like!
Bit skint till pay day at end of month but 31st could be a winner :-)
gerbrox
19-10-10, 07:35 AM
Me too, depending on dates and weather etc
WeegieBlue
19-10-10, 08:47 AM
I'll be up for this fo sho! Pencil a date in and we can keep an eye out on the weather.
combatfred
19-10-10, 09:42 AM
I'm in.
What about 31st then? as suggested by RamJam.
Just gotta be back for 5.30 pm so I can get changed to go out for Halloween:batman:
combatfred
19-10-10, 09:59 AM
31st is good for me.
TheRamJam
19-10-10, 10:14 AM
What about 31st then? as suggested by RamJam.
Just gotta be back for 5.30 pm so I can get changed to go out for Halloween:batman:
Where your costume over yer leathers lol :batman:
WeegieBlue
19-10-10, 10:24 AM
31st sounds good. I'll get it sorted with 'er indoors.
WeegieBlue
19-10-10, 08:13 PM
Did you get tyres?
Yup, BT023's fitted. Did about 3 miles before I was knocked off! Bike should be back on the road tomorrow night so will be taking a gentle spin round EK to scrub them in tomorrow night so will know more about how they feel tomorrow.
You were knocked off? WTF ! :smt104
Hope your OK, much damage to the bike?
peterco
19-10-10, 09:47 PM
Here..
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=158681
pete
buckstone
19-10-10, 09:59 PM
Yeah - think that looks ok. Usual provisos about snow, horizonal rain, etc .......
TheRamJam
20-10-10, 08:36 AM
I had a stab at a route. Start point for the Glasgow based posse is McD's in East Kilbride. Then we can meet/stop in Ayr or there abouts to chat/smoke/take a ****.
Please feel free to comment and amend
Link (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=55.764743,-4.210636&daddr=55.67662,-4.06451+to:55.52538,-4.06685+to:55.45633,-4.61293+to:54.9482,-3.94299+to:54.881441,-3.8631742+to:54.81338,-3.94156+to:54.83782,-4.04791+to:54.8043914,-4.1037392+to:54.95562,-4.45009+to:Elvanfoot,+Biggar&geocode=FQfnUgMdNMC__w%3BFcyOUQMdAvvB_ylvBbkDGxaIS DEg7D7hGWgMEw%3BFQRATwMd3vHB_ynDLHXQDyKISDGR3vaaHW gMEw%3BFUoyTgMdvpy5_ymXsXcjLtSJSDGxgh_iGWgMEw%3BFW hxRgMdstXD_ykBtjG-ZsJiSDHR0_aaHWgMEw%3BFaFsRQMdeg3F_ymFGasivNxiSDHwZ SDhGWgMEw%3BFcRiRAMdSNvD_ynpku2Q-91iSDGQfCLhGWgMEw%3BFTzCRAMd2jvC_ympTrFykOZiSDGgbS XhGWgMEw%3BFac_RAMdxWHB_ykxiqEoeORiSDFA1R_hGWgMEw% 3BFWSORgMd1hi8_ymNsWnvu1hiSDEw4CHhGWgMEw%3BFY_uTQM dJSbI_ynRIroKYapiSDG10S-2irn2Mg&gl=uk&hl=en&mra=dvme&mrcr=0&mrsp=7&sz=14&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9&sll=54.830359,-4.057732&sspn=0.034459,0.076818&ie=UTF8&ll=55.316643,-4.188538&spn=1.089349,3.504639&z=9)
Route looks good to me:cool:.
But can I suggest from kirkcudbright ride to dalbeattie then upto Crocketford then upto Balmaclellan. The road from Crocketford to Balmaclellan is pretty good and a bit of a favourite of mine. Up side of loch ken is scenic but a little boring.
Please have a look at link, what do you think?
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WeegieBlue
20-10-10, 06:31 PM
I'm happy to leave the route to those more in the know. I'll be happy just tootling along with the crowd :)
Milky Bar Kid
20-10-10, 06:55 PM
Only thing, that section of the A75 is incredibly boring and there is usually a good chance of traffic cops or scamera vans on it.
JamesMio
20-10-10, 06:58 PM
Only thing, that section of the A75 is incredibly boring and there is usually a good chance of traffic cops or scamera vans on it.
True, it's quite picturesque though and fairly easy going for a wee bit.
Only other option is the wee skittery back road between Creetown & Gatehouse, which having ridden it for a reccy a few months back, I can confirm is an appalling strip of road, more akin to a farm track in fact.
That's a very similar route to the one I organised on here a few months back and there are a few great bits of road on it indeed.
Milky Bar Kid
20-10-10, 07:00 PM
True, it's quite picturesque though and fairly easy going for a wee bit.
Only other option is the wee skittery back road between Creetown & Gatehouse, which having ridden it for a reccy a few months back, I can confirm is an appalling strip of road, more akin to a farm track in fact.
That's a very similar route to the one I organised on here a few months back and there are a few great bits of road on it indeed.
I probably only find it boring because I drive/ride it frequently I suppose.
JamesMio
20-10-10, 07:46 PM
Ah, but how boring does it find you?!
Milky Bar Kid
20-10-10, 08:06 PM
Ah, but how boring does it find you?!
Erm....I dunno, you'd have to ask it!!
Gixxer1
20-10-10, 11:14 PM
I'm defo up for that if I can make it and depending on weather, no had a good run on the new bike yet :-)
TheRamJam
21-10-10, 07:21 AM
I'm defo up for that if I can make it and depending on weather, no had a good run on the new bike yet :-)
Have you broke the Kwak in yet Jim? My brother just bought a ZX6R - C1H. Nice wee bike, likes to wheelie in 1st, 2nd and 3rd :o
i should be up for this but won't know for sure until nearer the time.again just depends on the weather.
some of the roads can be dodgy when its been wet with all the rubbish washed onto the roads off the hills esp. around dalry to thornhill.
Just been out today and did a bit of a recce up the Dalveen Pass. Lovely bit of road. Lots of damp patches, so took it easy.
Looking forward to next summer to really enjoy.:mrgreen:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PNM5vnMchdA/TMHphz3pNyI/AAAAAAAABzU/e0X3aTgwIig/s800/IMAG0064.jpg
Gixxer1
23-10-10, 07:01 PM
Hey mate, really nice SV, the dalveen pass is prob 1 of the best bits of road me n gerry has been on, bloody awesome in the dry weather, can't wait till summer again :-)
Gixxer1
23-10-10, 07:05 PM
Hey mate. yeah the kwaks great, just on the 600 miles, need to get it booked in soon. kinda miss the out n out sports bike but this things scary fast n sooooooo bloody good, just tweaked suspension just a bit, what a difference its made n the cans sound really nice, hope to get a good run out soon. :)
Gixxer1
25-10-10, 07:47 PM
Hi all, Just to let you know, I'll no be going on sunday :-(( We going away to newcastle for the weekend, prob. still be drunk on sunday,,,, afternoon lol :-)
Hope it's a good day for you all tho and take care, stay safe n I'll catch up wi ye all soon :-)
TheRamJam
27-10-10, 08:42 AM
BBC forecast heavy rain for the Dumfrieshire area. Ifs its bucketing then am a NO for this am afraid folks sorry :(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/367
JamesMio
27-10-10, 08:45 AM
If it's anything like it's been of lat, then it'll be miserable! It's not stopped lashing it down for a couple of days here.
If someone reminds me, I'll stick a wee local weather update on here at the weekend...
Its not looking good! :smt088
If you want to pm me your mobile number I'll act as contact point for sunday morning and text out if it is go or no go? :confused:
Everybody pray to your god's for good weather, its still a few days away and weather can change pretty quickly down this part of the country. I work 6 miles from home and it can be hammering it down there and dry and sunny here!
combatfred
27-10-10, 01:18 PM
If you want to pm me your mobile number I'll act as contact point for sunday morning and text out if it is go or no go? :confused:
PM sent SIII.
Is it the same as the first one? EK McD's at 8:30?
TheRamJam
27-10-10, 02:03 PM
PM sent
Combat, yeah if its on I plan to meet Weegie there and maybe 1 or 2 others at McD's 08:30.
i won't be able to make this as the wee man is playing rugby on sunday in falkirk and the wife dosn't know how to get there.
also i used up my pass for the football last week so theres no way i'm getting this sunday off.
and before you ask no i'm not in a huff from last time:^o
WeegieBlue
27-10-10, 08:04 PM
I'm still up for this but if it's raining like it was on my way home tonight then no chance. Saw 2 crashes on the M77 - one with a Clio parked on top of a crash barrier!
Milky Bar Kid
27-10-10, 08:44 PM
I'm off Sunday, depending on the weather, and how bothered I can be, I may make an appearance at some point, may join you at Newton Stewart.
Your God's must be orger's!!!!!![-o<
Just looked at the weather - now showing a big sunshine :cheers:
Well, keep up the good work:smt040
TheRamJam
28-10-10, 09:32 AM
Your God's must be orger's!!!!!![-o<
Just looked at the weather - now showing a big sunshine :cheers:
Well, keep up the good work:smt040
YAY :cheers:
Weather looks OK for tomorrow. :smt038
So who's meeting at McD's in EK at 8.30?
And who's intending to be at Dobbie's in Ayr at 10.00?
This is of course on the proviso the weatherman isn't talking outa his backside!
WeegieBlue
30-10-10, 01:35 PM
Weather looks OK for tomorrow. :smt038
So who's meeting at McD's in EK at 8.30?
And who's intending to be at Dobbie's in Ayr at 10.00?
This is of course on the proviso the weatherman isn't talking outa his backside!
I'll be there! I'll get there about 8 as I want breakfast first so if anyone sees a red curvy parked up with no rider I'll be inside stuffing my face.
buckstone
30-10-10, 04:41 PM
Was planning to be there, but we've all been laid low with man-flu (except the wife who has bird flu). Gutted as it looks like it might be nice. With that, I'm back off to the sick-bed.
Have a good run ....
Kilted Ginger
30-10-10, 04:44 PM
Was hoping to make this one buthad eye surgery yesterday, not convinced they'll be up for a day on the bike yet.
WeegieBlue
30-10-10, 04:56 PM
Remember the clocks go back an hour tonight folks!!!
Milky Bar Kid
30-10-10, 05:00 PM
What sorta time you intending on being in newton on? I am gonna be going for lunch with a friend at 1 but could maybe appear to say hello
WeegieBlue
30-10-10, 05:31 PM
I have no idea where we're even going so I'll not be much help with times I'm afraid.
combatfred
30-10-10, 07:59 PM
Weather looks OK for tomorrow. :smt038
So who's meeting at McD's in EK at 8.30?
And who's intending to be at Dobbie's in Ayr at 10.00?
This is of course on the proviso the weatherman isn't talking outa his backside!
I'm intending to be at McD's for 8.
The half 7 rise doesn't seem so bad since we all get an extra hour in bed.
Almost wasn't gonna make it. Had to 95% dismantle the bike to fit a freaking headlight bulb. Give me back my Bandit! 3 screws and no bad words. Today was nearly 3 hours and a bucket load of sweary stuff. Made it, so looking good for a bit of a run tomorrow. Will have to bail out somewhere between Ayr and the next stop as have something on mid-afternoon.
See yol tomorrow.
Fred
Weather report not looking so good now but we'll see in the morning!
Will text weather report to the mobile numbers I have, by 8.30 (GMT)
I will be at Ayr @ Dobbies (on A70 just off Ayr Bypass, turn left at signs for Dumfries and its just on yer left), for 10.00 (GMT) in the morning, as for time thru newton stewart I would have to guestimate at about 11.30 - 12.00 (GMT) all being well.
WeegieBlue
31-10-10, 07:22 AM
Nice and bright in EK this morning. Bit damp but not raining. Im heading to McD's for 8ish so see you there!
Not so bright down here, roads are damp but it is not raining. Looks to be brightening up.
Might not be able to make Ayr for 10. if I am not there I will text you Weegie and will meet you at Carsphairn, about 20 miles down the A713. As you come down off the hills there is a community centre / public toilet just as you enter the village (can't miss) and I'll catch you there. Unless things change here and I can make it to Ayrr. Will definitely be there at 10.30.
WeegieBlue
31-10-10, 07:43 AM
BBC weather is saying dry and hazy sunshine for today and that's an actual man, not online!
No probs mate. See you somewhere later ;)
Sun is shining:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038 :smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038 :smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038:smt038
JamesMio
31-10-10, 09:17 AM
Sun's nice and bright down here in Dumfries just now - enjoy the run folks!
WeegieBlue
31-10-10, 06:17 PM
Great run out. Just over 250 miles all in and weather was great.
Ramjam has half a billion photos but here're mine:
http://tapa.tk/mu/6d9915d7-b00d-53a6.jpg
RamJam and Fred having a coffee at Dobbies after our run from EK
http://tapa.tk/mu/6d9915d7-b065-f33c.jpg
Us three meeting SIII. Poshest public toilet I've ever peed in, if you care.
http://tapa.tk/mu/6d9915d7-b0f3-7038.jpg
Parked up in Kirkcudbright.
http://tapa.tk/mu/6d9915d7-b13f-79b3.jpg
Nice view in Kirkcudbright.
http://tapa.tk/mu/6d9915d7-b171-9aa3.jpg
RamJam parking up for a brew at SIII's. Hospitable folk down them there parts.
http://tapa.tk/mu/6d9915d7-b1d9-9b38.jpg
Parked up in nowheresville.
http://tapa.tk/mu/6d9915d7-b200-e187.jpg
3 guys trying to work out where the nearest petrol station was. Fred was running on fumes and was twitchy!
That's all I have. RamJam will provide more.
JamesMio
31-10-10, 06:35 PM
3 guys trying to work out where the nearest petrol station was. Fred was running on fumes and was twitchy!
Should've give me a buzz - as it happens, there's one literally 20 yards from where you're standing (might've been shut on a Sunday though)...
Glad you all enjoyed it, need to try & make the next one!
WeegieBlue
31-10-10, 06:41 PM
A woman told us the local one was closed. Ended up filling up on the M74 so all good.
That run on nice warm day would me immense!
TheRamJam
31-10-10, 08:38 PM
Here my pics:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0231.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0230.jpg
Dobbies in Ayr stopped for a tea
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0232.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0233.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0234.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0235.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0236.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0237.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0238.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0239.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0240.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0243.jpg
Dorothy
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0244.jpg
WeegieBlues wheels
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0245.jpg
CombatFred Busa Boy
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0246.jpg
SIII's Pointy
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0247.jpg
SIII's Crib
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0248.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0249.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0250.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0251.jpg
Moniaive
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0252.jpg
Just after the Dalveen Pass
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0254.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/West%20Coast%20Run%2031-10-10/DSC_0255.jpg
In true Orger style we finish with a Lunge!!!!
WeegieBlue
31-10-10, 08:57 PM
Great pics RJ! I had no idea what the lunge was about but joined in anyway, even though I was freezing and achey after a 10k run on Saturday.
TheRamJam
31-10-10, 09:03 PM
Ha ha!! Well in a 10k run and then a 250 miler on bike. Not a bad weekend then :-)
Now you've got your first lounge out the way lets ope theres more to come!
How come I didn't get to lunge?:smt017
combatfred
01-11-10, 09:56 AM
How come I didn't get to lunge?:smt017
It was RammyJammy's idea. Wait for you to head for home, then do it. :eye:.
Thanks for a good day out guys. Excellent roads down that way and we found a great wee coffee shop with a very homely feel and unlimited biscuits!
We knocked it off with the weather. Especially when you think what we had for the previous week!
It looks like that'll be my last decent ride of 2010, since I'm missing the Ice Cream run due to work. It was a good day out to finish an awesome biking 2010.
See yawl soon.
Fred
TheRamJam
01-11-10, 12:28 PM
How come I didn't get to lunge?:smt017
lol Sorry I was hoping to get the lunge at the end of the Dalveen of you guys but you bugged out Ron. Must have been the cold :D
Apologies, hopefully get on on the Ice Cream run in December!!
Was trying to attract your attention as we blatted up the Dalveen pass but you were too busy with yer heid doon an rrrr's up! and makin a glorious noise as you were goin! An just couldn't keep with you once we went up hill - GSXR Vs Sv - nae chance
(now if you are thinking of all the double entedre in there - its your dirty mind):rolleyes:
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