Le Carnage weekend to Normandy

[MisterTommyH]

Oh dear..... Is it too late to pull out?

Poor choice of language?

[Specialone]

Its ever since I went to France with Phil, he changed me. FOREVER lol! Not in a ghey way btw lol

What you on about?

Fastest ive probably ever ridden apart from my one track day.

Was ace though wasnt it, especially when we both felt 'on it' at times and the traffic was quiet :)

[danf1234]

What you on about?

Fastest ive probably ever ridden apart from my one track day.

Was ace though wasnt it, especially when we both felt 'on it' at times and the traffic was quiet :)

I was referencing the pi55 take about me being old.

Yes it was the trip of a life time and I want to do it again. I learnt more about riding in those 10 days than I have in 8 years of ownership.

It was the single best experience i have had on a bike - Hangovers aside and Southern Comfort lol

[danf1234]

Problem.

The wet weather means I can’t wear my gheyer then ghey new white race boots.

Looking at the forecast I have gone for the trusty old gortex, as they are the only boots I have ever owned that don’t leak.

I would suggest everyone packs a spare set of gloves cos riding in wet leather gloves is ****!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/SDC11630.jpg

[Dave20046]

There's one positive to the bad weather then :)

I'll update as to how I get on with the bike.

[danf1234]

There's one positive to the bad weather then :)

I'll update as to how I get on with the bike.

You saying my boots are ghey?

[Dave20046]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGLZqDXau98

If it's raining water however - go for the goretex

[danf1234]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGLZqDXau98

If it's raining water however - go for the goretex


Bring spare guy ropes and spare pegs David, you are going to need them! :)

[Dave20046]

Damnit!

Oh well I can always hold my outer sheet down with all the spare calipers I'm bringing :rolleyes:

[Specialone]

Dave, wassup with your existing caliper? Can't you just rebuild that with a seal kit?

[Dave20046]

I've serviced them and they're still binding to buggery, I'm thinking there might be something up but haven't the time available to make sure. Going to bring them as spares

[danf1234]

Sure the pistons are OK?

Master cylinder knackered / sticking?

[Dave20046]

I'm suspecting the mastercylinder more and more, but the movement of the pistons in the calipers makes me suspect the calipers more.

[danf1234]

Are the pistons scored or damaged?

Are the pistons moving freely, or one slower than the other etc?

If one is dragging its ar5e out, then there is a good chance it aint retracting freely either???

[Dave20046]

It's not retracting, this is the issue. Possibly not straight movement, worried they're a bit cocked/crooked.

a couple are rock solid to move.

[christian1000]

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[SIZE=3]I would suggest everyone packs a spare set of gloves cos riding in wet leather gloves is ****!

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Balls! Just realised I left my spare gloves in with a load of stuff back oop north.

Gonna go for full textile kit in the hope that at least some of me will stay dry and compensate for the soggy hands

[Dave20046]

I'll try bring you some christian if I can. (and I make it). my gloves are all described as medium / large

[danf1234]

Dave you sure you have flipped any of the seals over when rebuilding?

Check the master cylinder over again and again, cos anything complex always points straight to that!

[Dave20046]

yep, they're built properly

Don't get me paranoid about the mastercylinder or I'll actually entertain the idea of a drive to durham for one!

[Dave20046]

....say Dan, york's near durham :-dd

[danf1234]

If you rebuilt those calipers properly, then what else can it be?

[danf1234]

....say Dan, york's near durham :-dd

Fook right off lol

[Dave20046]

****ed calipers?
FFS I hope you're not right, gonna have to drive out to me garage now and test one caliper at a time, see if the bind.

[danf1234]

I am ready

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/SDC11631.jpg

[Dave20046]

That said it wouldn't only be certain pistons that's be difficult to push back, it'd be all of them

[Specialone]

Balls! Just realised I left my spare gloves in with a load of stuff back oop north.

Gonna go for full textile kit in the hope that at least some of me will stay dry and compensate for the soggy hands

Im not taking spare gloves tbh, I'll dry them on my heated grips lol.

[christian1000]

I'll try bring you some christian if I can. (and I make it). my gloves are all described as medium / large

Cheers!

If you don't have space don't worry though, I've got heated grips so I'm just being a bit of a pansy really haha.

Hope you get the bike sorted!

[Dave20046]

Cheers!

If you don't have space don't worry though, I've got heated grips so I'm just being a bit of a pansy really haha.

Hope you get the bike sorted!
cheers, will try for you.
Provided it isn't the mastercylinder I should be alright

[Specialone]

cheers, will try for you.
Provided it isn't the mastercylinder I should be alright

Master cylinder should be pee easy to change, bleeding after could be a pain ;)

[danf1234]

Im not taking spare gloves tbh, I'll dry them on my heated grips lol.

this is coming from the man who dried his pants on his exhaust while lord Mount Baton bollocked me for revving my bike too loud lol

[Dave20046]

Yeah it's just sourcing one in two days when I'm working

Will keep scouring the net.

[Specialone]

Silly question, Its not lever related is it?


Btw, I've been scanning various weather channels and the general consensus is sunny spells with a few showers, so I remain hopeful it won't be too bad.

That said, I don't normally take much notice of weather forecasts until day before as it usually changes.

[Dave20046]

I think that'd stop all pistons returning

[F4LL3N]

OK... think I am all set to go !

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/CDeath/Normandy%20260412%20-%20300412/4248679a.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/CDeath/Normandy%20260412%20-%20300412/0cfbaa39.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/CDeath/Normandy%20260412%20-%20300412/4a040c39.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/CDeath/Normandy%20260412%20-%20300412/b376d2a6.jpg

[Geodude]

Whats that mesh stuff over your gear? some kind of anti-pinch net?

[F4LL3N]

Whats that mesh stuff over your gear? some kind of anti-pinch net?

Yeah the pacsafe 85, its only really protecting the one bag and partially the one on top of it. I am planning on just leaving it on the bike when on the ferry so thats the main reason why :)

[Geodude]

Cheers for reply really useful that, i will have a look into it thanks. Have a good ride.

[danf1234]

That is one seriously fully loaded SV!

[F4LL3N]

That is one seriously fully loaded SV!

Lol well with my limited kit that'll have to do ! Test rode it though... doesn't seem to heavy... my first trip to maybe next time I'll be able to tone it down a notch! :D

[F4LL3N]

Cheers for reply really useful that, i will have a look into it thanks. Have a good ride.

No problem mate, google it and there are some more details knocking about :)

[danf1234]

Word of warning. With all the weight on the back, and quite far back as well it will make the front a lot lighter. I found out the hard way on the way to Porlock, when I nailed it off from some lights and the front came right up.
I also found roundabouts a bit "different" with a fully loaded SV, especially the mini ones that you have to go at snails pace round.

[Nick_69]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d4b780f8-db02-6277.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d4b780f8-db15-c930.jpg

All packed now. Hopefully it will all stay together.

[Specialone]

Not doing my packing until wednesday night / thursday morning.

I suggest printing off the list and ticking off what youve packed, i ALWAYS forget some little thing or other.

Getting excited now :cool:

[danf1234]

I won't be satisfied until I pull up on your drive mate, at least then I know I am defo on my way!

[F4LL3N]

Word of warning. With all the weight on the back, and quite far back as well it will make the front a lot lighter. I found out the hard way on the way to Porlock, when I nailed it off from some lights and the front came right up.
I also found roundabouts a bit "different" with a fully loaded SV, especially the mini ones that you have to go at snails pace round.

Thanks for the heads up - its actually not that heavy, the tent is super light and one dry bag is purely just sleeping stuff so thats pretty light too. Only real weight is in the bag on the pillion but thats not much heavier than other bags I have taken in the past. I can picture the small roundabouts being a bit fiddly though ! I should also point out there's a renntec rack at the back, hence it going back slightly further


I suggest printing off the list and ticking off what youve packed, i ALWAYS forget some little thing or other.



Already taken care of!

[-Ralph-]

I had to road test mine and go get fuel this afternoon (bolox, it was the first dry sunny afternoon in ages and I just wanted an excuse).

Good job though 'cos the tail pack kept falling off the rear rack. A few cable tie adjustments and it's sorted now (I think, if anyone sees my tail pack bouncing down the M40 or A34, stop and pick it up please??).

When my son is old enough to do come on camping trips, or stay home alone and let me and the wife go, I'll definitely be buying something like a Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 with full hard luggage.

The front did lift once or twice, but 150bhp litre sports bikes sometimes do that when you nail it anyway.

[F4LL3N]

I only took mine round the corner, but didn't feel any different to me than taking pillion really ! Looking forward to this though :D

[Specialone]

If anyone is complaining of a heavy bike, spare a thought for us, sprints are heavy anyway but with luggage and a pillion, mines gonna be 450kgs plus this weekend :cool:

[F4LL3N]

If anyone is complaining of a heavy bike, spare a thought for us, sprints are heavy anyway but with luggage and a pillion, mines gonna be 450kgs plus this weekend :cool:

Yeah that sounds like fun to push ! Although, sometimes the SV on its own seems a bit too light to me !

[-Ralph-]

Yeah that sounds like fun to push ! Although, sometimes the SV on its own seems a bit too light to me !

I think Clair will get off if he needs to push ;)

[F4LL3N]

Lol ;) btw, is there anything else I should take? I've pretty much sorted everything on the list, haven't got a tonne of extra room but if you can think of anything I might be able to help?

[Specialone]

I think Clair will get off if he needs to push ;)

I wouldnt bank on that lol, I'm glad she's lost her weight she wanted to, makes the bike a tad lighter.

[danf1234]

I wouldnt bank on that lol, I'm glad she's lost her weight she wanted to, makes the bike a tad lighter.

Good job I am off work this time then. No choccy's for the Rea family!

[Specialone]

Good job I am off work this time then. No choccy's for the Rea family!

Boooo :(

[metalhead19]

Is it bad that im just sat here looking at this rather small pile of stuff waiting for it to pack itself?

[christian1000]

I was getting jealous everybody showing off how ready they are....

So I have been outside and stuck all my kit on. So ner I'm ready too :p

http://img.tapatalk.com/5e0834c4-06ea-b0af.jpg

(apart from the fact I have to take it all off again as I am sans garage :( )

[Specialone]

Been thinking, if the first day touring goes well time wise it might be a good idea to get to the campsite by 3pm ish as the site office shuts between 3 and 5pm.

It will give us chance to get tents up etc and we'll probably all be knackered by then ;)

[F4LL3N]

What's the actual plan then? We doing the first day touring prior to getting to the campsite?

[Dave20046]

sums it up nicely:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff246/dave20046/bike%20work/5354e309.jpg

I'm now one of you lot!

[Dave20046]

Look at all my packing

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff246/dave20046/bike%20work/b7efdaad.jpg

[ravingdavis]

I would advise at least a pillion seat Dave. The last time I went touring with you it was like following the leaning tower of Pisa.

[Dave20046]

I know ,lost a 17mm spanner in my angst to test ride before it went dark :(

Yeah, I've bought a bigger topbox...it's not a MASSIVE as I'd hoped ...so we may just end up with a slightly shorter fatter tower of piza for france.

[christian1000]

Well...do the new ones work? or are we going to be swapping out some sprint ST ones whilst nobody is looking

[Dave20046]

Not 100% happy with them but they stop and are road worthy so I'm coming to France :)

shhhh



thread here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2699971#post2699971
The deer was a nice practical test


Although I may be happier with them with my spazzo levers fitted when I road test them.

Davis, did you test your spazzo levers directly after fitment for brake binding and it appeared on the I.O.M after some time or could it have been there from the start?
I've had my wheel up and inspected it thoroughly at the lever and it seems fine. Take it yours haven't snapped under pressure and half killed you either?

And yes I am bringing spare levers!

[Specialone]

What's the actual plan then? We doing the first day touring prior to getting to the campsite?

Yep, I've split the sight seeing as you know into 3 zones, east, central and west, it makes sense to do the east stuff on day 1 as were passing them on the way from le havre.

Ferry lands at 7am, I think we should get some breakfast then hit the road :)

[ravingdavis]

I ended up taking my Spazzos off as I decided I don't like short levers. I discovered they were binding a while after they were fitted during the last carnage when they got wet and stopped returning. They were fine when first fitted. I would recommend taking sandpaper and some grease if your going to put them on. I didn't have them on during my trip to IoM.

[Specialone]

Ferry lands at 7am, I think we should get some breakfast then hit the road :)

Look (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=macdonalds,+le+havre&hl=en&ll=49.493162,0.130634&spn=0.016586,0.045276&sll=49.489483,0.121493&sspn=0.016587,0.045276&hq=macdonalds,&hnear=Le+Havre,+Seine-Maritime,+Upper+Normandy,+France&t=m&fll=49.492716,0.130591&fspn=0.016586,0.045276&z=15&iwloc=A) what i found :thumbsup:

[ravingdavis]

Look (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=macdonalds,+le+havre&hl=en&ll=49.493162,0.130634&spn=0.016586,0.045276&sll=49.489483,0.121493&sspn=0.016587,0.045276&hq=macdonalds,&hnear=Le+Havre,+Seine-Maritime,+Upper+Normandy,+France&t=m&fll=49.492716,0.130591&fspn=0.016586,0.045276&z=15&iwloc=A) what i found :thumbsup:

Sod off. Im not going all the way to france to have a mcdonalds!

[Specialone]

Sod off. Im not going all the way to france to have a mcdonalds!

I agree, but at 7.00am in le havre, a busy industrial area, its the best and quickest solution.
Sweet little bistros wont be open at 7.am even if we can find them.

I just wanna get out of le havre asap tbh, if you wanna find a place on google maps for 12 people to eat at 7am, feel free, i'll follow you :rolleyes:

[F4LL3N]

Yep, I've split the sight seeing as you know into 3 zones, east, central and west, it makes sense to do the east stuff on day 1 as were passing them on the way from le havre.

Ferry lands at 7am, I think we should get some breakfast then hit the road :)

Fair play :) I'll just go with the flow !

[rusty76]

RALPH

Are you still planning to meet F4LL3N around Northants?

[F4LL3N]

RALPH

Are you still planning to meet F4LL3N around Northants?

I don't think we are, I think we are just meeting at the M40 services now.

[danf1234]

Look (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=macdonalds,+le+havre&hl=en&ll=49.493162,0.130634&spn=0.016586,0.045276&sll=49.489483,0.121493&sspn=0.016587,0.045276&hq=macdonalds,&hnear=Le+Havre,+Seine-Maritime,+Upper+Normandy,+France&t=m&fll=49.492716,0.130591&fspn=0.016586,0.045276&z=15&iwloc=A) what i found :thumbsup:

YES YES YES YES YES YES.

I am going all the way to France and having a McDonalds. I know from touring in France last year that big yellow M can be avery welcome sign. I even nearly crashed stopping for one.

Oh and you get free Wifi too.:smt049

[danf1234]

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/SDC11632.jpg

cannot believe I nearly forgot these!

[Specialone]

YES YES YES YES YES YES.

I am going all the way to France and having a McDonalds. I know from touring in France last year that big yellow M can be avery welcome sign. I even nearly crashed stopping for one.

Oh and you get free Wifi too.:smt049

+1
Remember how nice that first one tasted when we were starving ?:)

[Dave20046]

Oops thought I remembered looking at them on the island
Will bring a small pen knife style file

[danf1234]

+1
Remember how nice that first one tasted when we were starving ?:)


Do I ever. Big tasty all the way.

[-Ralph-]

RALPH

Are you still planning to meet F4LL3N around Northants?

No, I'm now going to Phil's tomorrow morning, leaving the bike in his garage, then going to a meeting in Brum, then back to Phil's in the afternoon. You'd be best going down the 42 to Phil's. It's a bit longer than M1/A43, but not much.

[Littlepeahead]

I suggest printing off the list and ticking off what youve packed, i ALWAYS forget some little thing or other.

Just make sure the little thing or other isn't the Mrs.

I would have loved to have joined you this weekend, but didn't commit to it as I was worried my foot would not be fully healed. Turned out to be the right decision as I had to have MRI and ultrasound yesterday to investigate why I'm still walking like Long John Silver.

Instead I shall be indulging in a facial and pedicure on Saturday morning and the Essex Bikesafe event on Sunday - probably in the car.

So just to say have a fantastic trip, hope the weather cheers up a bit for you and no one breaks down/falls off/chokes to death on a french fry at McDonalds.

Maybe see some of you at the AR where is definitely won't be raining.

xxx

[F4LL3N]

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/SDC11632.jpg

cannot believe I nearly forgot these!

Not really a coffee drinker... got the tea though !

[danf1234]

Yes but the beauty of these little bad boys is no fookin around with Milk!

[F4LL3N]

True... I did consider bringing them for that reason, but I stole a load of little milk pot things from Burger king....

[danf1234]

Ha ha - Good thinking but that UHT milk does taste like shat!

[speedplay]

Weather set to pissy, cold and a bit more pissy guys...
Hope you don't get too wet over there..

[danf1234]

oh great.

[ravingdavis]

Current forecast here is for it to be dry tomorrow night and then dry Friday in le Havre until the late evening so should at least give us time to pitch tents and whatnot.

[MisterTommyH]

Friday - Le Havre - 14° Sunshine and scattered clouds (Soleil et Nuages epars)

Saturday - Caen - 15° Rain (Pluie)

Sunday - Caen - 15° A few showers (Quelques averses)

Monday - Le Havre - 15° Occasionally cloudy (Occasionnellement nuageux)

[speedplay]

I'm sure Phil will cheer everyone up if it's raining too much though...

[Nick_69]

Friday - Le Havre - 14° Sunshine and scattered clouds (Soleil et Nuages epars)

Saturday - Caen - 15° Rain (Pluie)

Sunday - Caen - 15° A few showers (Quelques averses)

Monday - Le Havre - 15° Occasionally cloudy (Occasionnellement nuageux)

I will except that. better than rain all the time

[danf1234]

If the weather tomorrow is like it is in York right now, I am going to shead real life tears!

[Specialone]

Weather crap here too, but I'm not liking the negative vibe from you lot, once in France, weather will be ok, ok? :)

[danf1234]

ummmmm OK boss!

[Specialone]

That's ok then ;)

The trip will be ace regardless, nice weather will just make it that bit better :)

[Littlepeahead]

That's ok then ;)

The trip will be ace regardless, :)

Apart from France being full of French people.

[Dave20046]

**** this I'm taking the golf!

[Specialone]

**** this I'm taking the golf!

Oh good, you can carry my crap ;)

[MisterTommyH]

Mate,

You really shouldn't talk about Claire like that!

[Specialone]

Lol, nah she's alright :)

Btw, it's Clair, she don't like peeps spelling her name wrong ;)

[Mr Speirs]

Btw, it's Clair, she don't like peeps spelling her name wrong ;)

She must be really angry at the midwife who originally left the 'e' off on the birth certificate then!

[Specialone]

She is half Irish so it does explain a lot.