Monthly Runs & More!

[carelesschucca]

Ok now I've basically sorted the GM I have been thinking about 'monthly' runs.

What are your thought's on it all? When would you guys be up for going out and where would you want to go for a first bimble of the year?

Also I'm looking into doing a GM Test run in May or June if anyone is interested in coming along (I can post details when they are worked out if anyone is interested)

[AJC]

Once I get my bike fixed, or buy a new one (watch this space) I will be up for runs and a GM test run I reckon. Won't be playing football this summer (2nd knee op next month) and I also no longer work Sundays :)

[Tiger 55]

...where would you want to go for a first bimble of the year?
Now call me a bluff old traditionalist, but shouldn't the first run of the year go to Largs? Via ferry?

Yes, yes it should.

[SIII]

Sounds like a plan.
More runs to the south this year!!! ��

[Fordward]

Now call me a bluff old traditionalist, but shouldn't the first run of the year go to Largs? Via ferry?

Yes, yes it should.



Or should that be to St Andrews, and involve Ice Cream.......

[Fordward]

If you're doing monthlys and the dates are set in advance, I might just turn up for one, if Mr Ginger will put me up for a couple of nights.

[carelesschucca]

Or should that be to St Andrews, and involve Ice Cream.......
Wasn't St Andrews the last run of the year?

If you're doing monthlys and the dates are set in advance, I might just turn up for one, if Mr Ginger will put me up for a couple of nights.

I'll see what I can do. April is out I'd guess as I already have a big trip planned (for me :D)

[TheRamJam]

Monthly runs sound good to me Dean.

I defo plan to put more miles on the blade this year. Only managed 700 miles since i bought her last April :-(

Am all booked up for the NW200 in May. Four days riding around Northern Ireland and watching the racing should be great fun. Can't wait.

Going to the Bike show on Sunday, that will probably my first run of the year on Sunday March 8th

[STRAMASHER]

Getting the sea-legs/snottery neb back is usually March some time innit?

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Hmm, this looks more like summer though...:)

[The Guru]

Count me in.

[Fordward]

Wasn't St Andrews the last run of the year?



I can't even remember which year it is half the time.

[carelesschucca]

How about Sunday the 29th of March for the Largs run then?

We could meet up at the Petrol Station on Great Western Road go up round the Rest and be Thankful and down to Dunoon for some ferry action and on to Largs for ICE CREAM!

I can draw up a route if needs be but do we really need it? The bikes should be able to do this route without us.

Thoughts everyone?

[AJC]

Providing I have a bike (that works...), and my knee works enough to let me actually get on a bike (op on Mar 13th), I will defo be along. Lot of ifs but I reckon all should be sorted by then.

[Tiger 55]

We could meet up at the Petrol Station on Great Western Road go up round the Rest and be Thankful and down to Dunoon for some ferry action and on to Largs for ICE CREAM!
Very much enjoyed last year's hither and yon voyage around the Cowal peninsula, if you fancy being a bit more adventurous?

Either way, I'm in.

[SIII]

Sounds good, might even try and make the start this year !!! Nardini's MMMmmmmmmmmm.

[carelesschucca]

Ron can we pop in to see your old's for tea and cakes before we get the ferry?

[carelesschucca]

Very much enjoyed last year's hither and yon voyage around the Cowal peninsula, if you fancy being a bit more adventurous?

Either way, I'm in.

We could try to get across to Otter Ferry as we failed last year because of the wee car crash.

Route? (http://goo.gl/maps/sCQxL) Stops at Pit Stop Diner, Otter Ferry, The view point at Loch Riddon & obviously ICE CREAM in Largs.

[SIII]

Ron can we pop in to see your old's for tea and cakes before we get the ferry?

We'll see, depends on numbers, But definitely a possibility :rolleyes:

[Tiger 55]

Route? (http://goo.gl/maps/sCQxL) Stops at Pit Stop Diner, Otter Ferry, The view point at Loch Riddon & obviously ICE CREAM in Largs.
Perfect.

Spoiler Alert: There is no ferry at Otter Ferry.

[carelesschucca]

There ain't many otters either :(

[Fordward]

There ain't many otters either :(

Sorry

[munkygunn182]

Keen. Always missed the Largs run due to the old job, but also seen lots of you heading back. Gutted. This year I shall be there!

[Bibio]

the Largs run is always to friggn cold for me plus i have to get on a ferry.. have fun

[STRAMASHER]

How about Sunday the 29th of March for the Largs run then?

We could meet up at the Petrol Station on Great Western Road go up round the Rest and be Thankful and down to Dunoon for some ferry action and on to Largs for ICE CREAM!

I can draw up a route if needs be but do we really need it? The bikes should be able to do this route without us.

Thoughts everyone?

Sounds good.

Gives me time to sort out a front tyre to replace the current one that has a profile similar to the Paps of Jura. (Always had a wee thing for her right enuff ;) )

[gt900uk]

I could possibly make this for part of it. Based in Dunoon so perhaps not do the full loop.

[carelesschucca]

Good stuff, hopefully the weather will pick up before the end of the month... It bl00dy better or I'll be swinging from the rafters... Cabin Fever is taking hold!!!

[carelesschucca]

So who's planning on coming out to play on the 29th March for the Largs Ice Cream Run?

carelesschucca - Dean - full run and icecream please!

[Tiger 55]

carelesschucca - Dean - full run and icecream please!
Tiger 55 - Al - 3/4 run and ice cream for 4!

Me and the family will be in Killearn overnight on Saturday so we'll be coming mob handed in the support vehicle. Intercept/catch up at Balloch or Arrochar or Tignabruaich or Dunoon or SOMEWHERE. But definitely getting a ferry and having some ice cream. :-)

[AJC]

I am a definite maybe :). If I can actually get on the bike then yes. Also for the first time ever I have to be a pansy and say weather dependant as well (I know I know...)

[munkygunn182]

carelesschucca - Dean - full run and icecream please!
Tiger 55 - Al - 3/4 run and ice cream for 4!
Munky - Craig - Run + Ice Cream + Kebab

[gt900uk]

If it's a decent day I will come along. Probably come over on the boat and across the bridge, could met at the filling station at Milton?

[gt900uk]

If it's a decent day I will come along, probably get the boat over and head across the bridge. Could meet at the filling station at Milton? I'll just finish off the run at Dunoon.

[The Guru]

I'm working, so I'm out. :(

[munkygunn182]

How about Sunday the 29th of March for the Largs run then?

We could meet up at the Petrol Station on Great Western Road go up round the Rest and be Thankful and down to Dunoon for some ferry action and on to Largs for ICE CREAM!

I can draw up a route if needs be but do we really need it? The bikes should be able to do this route without us.

Thoughts everyone?

If you don't mind me asking sir - which petrol station?

[carelesschucca]

THIS ONE!!! (http://goo.gl/maps/CZ1tI)

[munkygunn182]

Beautiful, that's the one I had in mind, but thought I should confirm :D

[AJC]

Heh I could almost see that petrol station from my ward the other day. Was saying to another lad in there who was talking bikes that I might be starting there for a run in a couple of weeks. Well the knee is good so it's all down to the weather now :)

[munkygunn182]

I'm looking forward to it. Bring bike out of storage on Fri/Sat. Service on Saturday, run on Sunday.

[TheRamJam]

Heavy rain forecast for Sunday/ Hopefully that changes pretty soon. Was out yesterday on the bike and the weather was pretty much perfect.

[Tiger 55]

Given the old girl a damn good polish up and chamfer. Treated her to a new MoT, taxed her in the new fangled pay as you go way - £5 a month? The kids steal that from my change every week - and had a quick shakedown in the sunshine. My bike is ready in all respects for the ice cream run.

Which I am attending in my V plate Vauxhall Astra. :driving:

Oh well, suppose I can commute the 7 miles to work on Monday morning by bike instead. :riding:

Anyway, bring it on!

[gt900uk]

What time you guys planning on meeting at?

[carelesschucca]

It'll be ten o'clock meet for Half ten start.

Having looked at the weather forecast I dunno how many will turn up. I will post first thing if I'm coming.

REMEMBER FOLKS CLOCKS GO FORWARD ON SATURDAY NIGHT!!!

[gt900uk]

Rgr, I finish work at 10am on Sunday morning so will be leaving from Johnstone about then to head to Dunoon. Either via boat or over the rest if the weather makes it worthwhile.

[munkygunn182]

I'm now a maybe - it's appear that whilst 99% of the bike came out of storage, the starter has decided it wants more sleep.

[Kate SV650]

Hi all, sounds like you are going to have fun. I had lunch last Sunday at the Oystercatcher at Otterferry. Sun was shining, so what's not to like? I had a bike rally over that way last week-end and it felt like it was summer. Otter Ferry is named after a Gaelic name for a strip of land (or something) rather than named after Otters. You get a nice plate of soup there, though!
I went over the C11 (I can't name any other "C" class roads - obviously there are C1 through to C10, but I don't know where they are though - anybody know?). The difference between a "C" class road and a "B" class road? - more pot-holes allegedly. True in this case!
I'm afraid I can't make it tomorrow, as I have a Norton Owners run. I have been told I have been on enough of their runs now, that I qualify for Norton stickers to put over the Suzuki ones LOL. No - the GSX-R won't be tampered with any time soon (or exchanging it for a Norton, before any one asks!).
Have fun (watch out for all the crap in the middle of the single track roads. I took my eye of the ball and hit a patch of seaweed, of all things!).

[sputnik]

Weather forecast does look absolutely Shi'ite for the west/largs tomorrow. That said, the forecast here today was awful and it turned out OK...

I am up for a run tomorrow but not if its a complete monsoon (do enough of that during the week!). Is it worth redirecting up to St Andrews instead? I gather the ice cream gaff is open again and the forecast looks a bit better there?

[carelesschucca]

its an idea... lets see what everyone says this evening....

[munkygunn182]

I'm game regardless of destination

[Kate SV650]

You have to go, just to see the line of trees that have been blown over, so that all their roots line up, south of the Otter Ferry! It's natures art!
Oh, also watch out for the wind at the Rest and Be Thankful (where that bus crashed). My magnetic map holder ended up on top of my arm cos of the wind.

[carelesschucca]

I was thinking about the wind across that section, could be interesting... I'm just happy to go with the flow though...

All in I just want to get out and test my new heated grips (I must be getting old I said I'd never get a set)

[littleoldman2]

Aye, you'll be getting a Beemer next.

[carelesschucca]

I was talking to Ron this week about a BMW, I've always had a hankering for a Boxer Cup Replica, I think they're a good looking bike (not to everyones taste).
When I test rode one years ago i thought it was a bit to big and heavy coming from the SV... But i still fancy one, but I still think the Street is the better bike... On day Malc I ay join you in having a BMW!!!

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[littleoldman2]

Very NICE

[AJC]

Hmm I actually had a look at some of the boxer BM's when bike shopping, quite like them with their single swing arm and all.

As for playing tomorrow, looking like a hull is required so I reckon I am going to have a couple of beers and give it a miss :( Praying for decent weather during the long weekend coming up next!...

[munkygunn182]

Just home from work. Keen.

[Tiger 55]

Well I'm just off to bed, so it's not out of the question I'll just see you at Nardinis/Jaconellis and skip the ferry (shame on me).

FWIW the weather right now is beautiful!

[carelesschucca]

Is anyone actually turning up at Great Western Road? Or can I just stay in my nice warm bed and watch MotoGP later?

[sputnik]

Still not at all convinced by the forecast for the west - looks to be perma-****ing it down all day. Elsewhere just looks moderately damp! Happy to follow everyone (Dean!) else's lead as to where we go but might bale out if its really wet. Glove waterproofing isn't great and can't face the prospect of an entire day with soggy cold paws - aw, diddums!

[sputnik]

But for the avoidance of doubt... bed and motoGP is NOT an option!

[carelesschucca]

You're welcome to join me... Watching MotoGP, not in bed.

Having looked at the forecast how about we change this nonsense and meet up at the sainsubrys garage in Stirling (near the old stirling bridge) and head East away from the weather

[munkygunn182]

I'm keen. Are we still on?

[sputnik]

I'm keen. Are we still on?

See careless's last post. Last minute revised plan - meet at sainsburys in stirling, same time as before, destination... dry(er) weather.

[munkygunn182]

Cool. I'm leaving from the South of Glasgow, so may not quite make the planned time (will take the motorway to be as quick as possible). Just out a shower, so will be underway in 15 - 20m if you guys could kindly wait on me?

Riding a silver beamer with a fluro vest.

[sputnik]

No probs. We'll wait.

[munkygunn182]

Heading out the door now - if anything goes wrong or whatever, ping me a text on 0790[tree]705253.

[Tiger 55]

Is that the time? I'll get that book to you by some other method Dean.

Do try and have some fun without us chaps.

[carelesschucca]

How about you drop it out the window the next time you fly over my work.... Or even hand it to me at the egg run.

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I think this is the only photo from today. Ice cream in St Andrews very nice it was too...

[munkygunn182]

Fecking chilly it was!

[carelesschucca]

Heated Grips worked a treat Craig, but it was quite chilly as you say!!!

[munkygunn182]

You've achieved your objective then. Heated grips tested. I warmed the oil as per plan...but then haven't serviced it!

[Tiger 55]

Well played chaps, hats off. Egg run it is Careless, I'll find you no bother.

[TheRamJam]

Brave chaps indeed. Weather was lashing down when I was working on the bike. I thought fook going out in that, i'll take the rear shock out and clean and re-grease all the linkages instead. Replaced all bolts with Titanium too :-)

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[carelesschucca]

You know I still haven't see that bike out of the garage... c'mon Colin come out and play :)

[AJC]

Well I am glad some of you got out or were productive. I have a some bits to put on the bike and need to get out on it, but yesterday I pretty much never moved from my couch!

[s7even]

So did or do these meets take place ?

[carelesschucca]

not been many this year as I've been busy doing other things.

[SIII]

Swanning off for wee runs roon the highlands - trackdays - Git yer act together you skiving wee ned ;-)

[carelesschucca]

Haw you your gettin' it!!!

I have been lazy this year, I've organised absolutely nothing for the place, its very slack of me. I could maybe organise a run for a fortnights time. you up for it?

[littleoldman2]

Haw you your gettin' it!!!

I have been lazy this year, I've organised absolutely nothing for the place, its very slack of me. I could maybe organise a run for a fortnights time. you up for it?

Yes, very slack indeed:p

Holy thread resurrection.

[Tiger 55]

Two years! Life comes at you fast.

[carelesschucca]

Meh, not as if anyone else has bothered their hin end.

You're all welcome to come cycling with me tomorrow, I'm thinking about doing 60 to 80 miles if you guys are up for it...

[Bibio]

hhhhhaaaaaaaaaahhhaaaaaahhhaaaaaa. i think i would get 60mtr and collapse in a heap