Irish / Scottish run!!

[belfastbiker2003]

Ok this is where you can ask whatever you want - fire away

Should be a good weekend

Steve

[rscosworth]

great idea - id be up for that, pick a date and ill make sure im off

is it ok for the sv1k boys to join in?

[WicklowSV]

Was bloody good last time!! :lol: Definitely would be on for going again! Any chance of getting those cheap (free!) tickets again :wink:

Might be a good idea to make the ferry this time :oops: - without hiting warp speed 9!!

Scots lads were great too - would be great too meet up again!!

[Anonymous]

Scots lads were great too - would be great too meet up again!!

hello :?

would be good to see you guys again, what about making it for a weekend we could show you some really good roads then :lol:

[SVTONYB]

Sounds good to me..... definately enjoyed the last time so count me in 8)

[morty]

Yeah stick my name down, it may be the drink talking but id be intrested in going, anytime should be good for me after i finish my exams in 2 weeks time. All i need to do is make a reasonable sounding excuse for the gf, anyone got any ideas? BTW a weekend would suit me best as i plan to take the week of my exam off to go on the ****.

[alka]

Yea I would be intrested sounds like it would be great craic.
I'm available to go any time so whenever suits.
Thanks.

Alan

[irl_dar]

yeah me too,
sounds good for good roads + ****ed!

[alka]

Oh yea, SV650SK3

Alan

[Daz]

Put me on the list (providing its dry :( )

There was a date arranged for a Scottish trip last year. I was the only one who went! Had a great time. We just don't have roads like that here. Highly recommend it.

[morty]

Mines a SV650S K2

Paul

[alka]

I think maybe leave Friday evening and come back Sunday or at least stay one night.

[belfastbiker2003]

I have spoke to 2 or 3 guys about this and we agree that the best thing - and hopefully most fun - would be to go over on the friday evening and spend all day saturday enjoying ourselves!! We were kinda rushed the last time as we went on a day trip!!

So I propose Friday evening departure with a Sunday afternoon return.

Sound good to everyone?

Steve

[alka]

Sounds good!!

[irl_dar]

yep sounds good to me,
were bouts you based alka?
myself and wicklowsv are both kildare so we could meet you somewhere and ride up to belfast on the friday,
what you reckon?
cheers
Dar

[WicklowSV]

WicklowSV wrote:

Scots lads were great too - would be great too meet up again!!

hello

would be good to see you guys again, what about making it for a weekend we could show you some really good roads then


Oops - and lasses too!! Please excuse my manners!! :oops:

[Daz]

Daz = Darryl = SV650S K4

Sorry can't make it :cry: I am going to Newquay on the 8th July, for a ****up :lol: :drink:

Have a good time.

Daz.

[alka]

Sorry Dar,
I'm in Sligo so we'll be going to Belfast from different directions, solong as I dont get lost!!
Anyway should be a bit of fun.
By the way, is anybody going to BSB at Mondello Park?

Alan

[belfastbiker2003]

Thats a shame daz - hope you have a good time getting ****ed!!!!

Steve

[irl_dar]

so were do i sign..lol,
was talkin with sean and were gonna leave here early and take it easy,(LOL yeah right) just so were up there with plenty of time to spare etc,
alan,we could meet you somewere in belfast as im CRAP with directions ill leave it up to sean to decide..what was the name of the place we went last time?..big carpark somewere..
Cheers
Dar

[belfastbiker2003]

Hi everyone - Dar the car park was York Road Harry Ramsdans car park!!!

We will arrange to meet everyone at a specific place sometime closer to the time

[belfastbiker2003]

Ok we have 4 defo confirmations - Myeslf, Darren, Sean and Alan

Start spreading the word - dont have to be sv owners - get your mates to come for the weekend - we want as many as we can get!!!

Steve

[rscosworth]

guys

how set in stone are the dates?

that weekend is T in the park weekend in scotland and i reckon the ferrys will be mega busy

i would also love to come on the run but i will be at t in the park

not bothered really, t in the park is paid for so will be going there, but if the dates can be moved it would be great

[irl_dar]

lol when are all the loyalist marchs?..sometime around then?
I dont mind..its all the same to me

[belfastbiker2003]

unlike last time where we stayed in belfast for a night before setting off early we will be virtually bypassing where all the marches will be and going straight to the port from south of belfast - i will meet you all somewhere and lead you so we will not be annoyed - or cause annoyance to them!!!!!

but if it is on 15th it should be ok - the marches are on the 12th and black march on 13th so should be fine

[alka]

Yea, I dont mind what dates, whenever suits.

Alan

[Daz]

lol when are all the loyalist marchs?..sometime around then?

We have a special calender in Northern Ireland. It goes, January, February, MARCH, MARCH, MARCH, MARCH, MARCH, MARCH, September, October, November December.

Yes the 12th July is the big day. So there may be a few of Scottish bands and supporters going back. Also alot of people like to leave the country for the July fortnight. So the ferries are likely to be busy. However, AFAIK the ferry companies have a certain amount of spaces for motorbikes on each ferry. So the only reason it may affect us is if a lot of bikers decide to go on holiday at the same time as us. Unlikely :-k

I'm probably wrong though :oops:

[belfastbiker2003]

I wouldnt worry too much about that - if we have bookings ready for the end of may then my uncle will make sure we are on no bother!!!! We will be able to go right to the front almost!!!!

plus with us going on the 15th near enough all the bands going back to scotland will have gone - they go back mostly the 13th or if they are marching on black 13th they will go back 14th so we should miss them all

Steve

[irl_dar]

cool,
ah well ill blend in with my english reg 8)
looking forward to this one fella's,
hopefully the weather is as good as last years!!!!!!
is it only me and sean from down around here?
CANT WAIT :lol:

[alka]

have ya got a spare english reg plate ...lol !!!



Alan

[Daz]

I still have my Scottish reg. :lol:

Be careful, those Scottish bikes go really fast :shock: :wink:

My restrictor will be out by then too 8)

[belfastbiker2003]

i have another mate interested in coming with us on his fazer - if he has the time - so i urge you all to get your mates on board - make this one heck of a ride out!!!!!

Steve

[belfastbiker2003]

Hands up all those who have a tent?

Looks like we could be tenting it in back gardens when we are over there - unless you want to stay in a b&b - i just think thats a waste of money which could be spent on petrol instead but will see

Steve

[Daz]

Looks like we could be tenting it in back gardens when we are over there - unless you want to stay in a b&b - i just think thats a waste of money which could be spent on petrol instead but will see

Wouldn't really be fair to expect them to put us up.
Can't be arsed carrying a tent and i'm a light sleeper so won't be camping.
2 nights B&B shouldn't be that expensive.

[belfastbiker2003]

Thats quite true - we will just see what it is closer to the time - i have asked ross to look up some local b&b's anyway so we have an idea of how much it will cost!!!!

If people could let me know if they want to tent it or b&b it then i can look into making arrangements for them if they like!!!

[Anonymous]

there is a youth hostel place just 2 min up the road from me. www.syha.co.uk look under central scotland, loch lomond its called arden and you can book online

[Daz]

Thanks Hazel, but why are you sending us to Yorkshire :shock: What are you trying to tell us?:lol:

I think you ment the Scottish Youth Hostel Association :thumbsup:

http://www.syha.org.uk/syha/web/site/Hostels/LochLomond.asp

[belfastbiker2003]

Plus that hostel is fully booked!!!!!

We will have a look around

[Daz]

We would need to book soon. Most places will be busy during the summer holidays.

Anyone given any thought to where we want to go when we get to Scotland. My vote is for the highlands 8) :riding:

[Anonymous]

Thanks Hazel, but why are you sending us to Yorkshire :shock: What are you trying to tell us?:lol:

I think you ment the Scottish Youth Hostel Association :thumbsup:

http://www.syha.org.uk/syha/web/site/Hostels/LochLomond.asp


you never were good at taking the hint were you daz :lol: :lol:

[belfastbiker2003]

Do you guys want me to book a b&b or do it yourselves?!?! - could try to get us all together or something- you know Dar & Sean sharingtc!!! lol

Let me know

[yvo6]

Hi There.

Is this a guys only weekend ?

[Anonymous]

nope :lol:

[belfastbiker2003]

If we made it a guys only weekend - nutty would kick our ass!!!!!

[Daz]

Everyone's welcome. I'm trying to get a couple of friends to come along on their SV1000S and Hornet S.

[irl_dar]

the more the merrier,
sorry steve about the weekend..my phone went dead an hour after leaving dublin,
can i send it up to you asap?
cheers
dar

[irl_dar]

has anyone any problems staying in a youth hostel or maybe a b&b if it has room for us?

[belfastbiker2003]

think dar is just extremely p155ed off after staying in a noisy campsite for the nw200!!!!!

But whatever people want to do let us know and we will try to sort somthing out

[yvo6]

has anyone any problems staying in a youth hostel or maybe a b&b if it has room for us?


I dont mind a B&B or Hostel - but a tent....... not at my age!! :(

[irl_dar]

i dont mind how far it is outta the way as long as the bikes are safe and half close to a bar 8)

[belfastbiker2003]

Does that mean you are going then yvo?

[yvo6]

Does that mean you are going then yvo?


Yep - all being well and if enough funds after a wee holi in Greece - i should get the SV her sea legs for the trip

[alka]

I dont mind where or what we stay in its only 2 nights, I'm easy.

Alan

[morty]

I dont mind where we stay, just need to know so i can get a tent if i need to.

Paul

[morty]

Seeing this is my first trip away on the bike maybe someone with a bit of experience could make a list of essential items. Dont want to end up bring too much or leaving something important at home.

Paul

[irl_dar]

stuff im gonna bring is,
few pairs of socks(in case it rains,nothing worse than wet feet)
3 pairs of t-shirts tightly rolled up,
pair of jeans(in case we want to hit the town)
going out jumper,
toothbrush
shower in a can(aka lynx lol)
1 piece rainsuit
lock and chain(can go in the boot compartment)
chain lube(go in the boot aswell),i can bring it and you can all use it if ya like
spare clear visor(cause i have a dark one)
few rags for cleaning the bike+wheels etc
thats about it really..along with more money than you need just in case!!
anyone wanna add stuff to this?
cheers
darren

[rscosworth]

condoms - incase you get lucky

[irl_dar]

i am lucky :lol:

[yvo6]

stuff im gonna bring is,
few pairs of socks(in case it rains,nothing worse than wet feet)
3 pairs of t-shirts tightly rolled up,
pair of jeans(in case we want to hit the town)
going out jumper,
toothbrush
shower in a can(aka lynx lol)
1 piece rainsuit
lock and chain(can go in the boot compartment)
chain lube(go in the boot aswell),i can bring it and you can all use it if ya like
spare clear visor(cause i have a dark one)
few rags for cleaning the bike+wheels etc
thats about it really..along with more money than you need just in case!!
anyone wanna add stuff to this?
cheers
darren


Great Darren - glad to see ur bringing all my bike stuff with you :wink:

[irl_dar]

lol being the perfect gentleman i am,if theres room in my bag you can put it there,
cant be having a women luggin stuff on her back,

[Anonymous]

If we made it a guys only weekend - nutty would kick our ass!!!!!


certainly would :lol:

[alka]

Well guys and gals this looks like its going to be one hell of a weekend, cant wait!!

[irl_dar]

:lol: :lol:
myself and sean were thinking of going up early and doing the coast road(excellent roads) and then heading down to the ferry..
might aswell :lol:
cant frickin wait!
after my crap weekend at the north west im lookin forward to a better weekend :D

[alka]

are you doing the coast road on your way up?

[irl_dar]

yeah we could meet you in newry or something,and then head up and do it and then get some lunch and then head for the boat in belfast..
8)

[alka]

Yea that sounds good.
I'd better get my map out!! lol

[irl_dar]

LOL!
has anyone got msn messenger?..
if so would be cool to chat with yous on there
my addy is dar_rice11@hotmail.com

[belfastbiker2003]

The coast road idea sounds like a great plan - start as we mean to carry on for the weekend

I could meet you all somewhere in Belfast and then we could all head up the Antrim coast road - Sean and Dar really liked it last time - and then when we get to Coleraine - we could have lunch and then head for the ferry - but it would mean meeting in Belfast at about 10am!!!! - to enjoy the coast road fully takes 2 1/2 to 3 hours and then we need to be back in Belfast for about 330ish - so i can finalise everything at the port!!!

Still interested?

Steve

[WicklowSV]

Yep - still keen - meself and Dar will have to leave like 6am!! But it'll be worth it - prob wont sleep anyways! Took the road from Cushendall to Ballycastle then onto Portsteward when we were up last weekend - loverly roads... :D Recognised some of it from the last time we were there - saw more this time tho' coz we weren't caning it!

[bobw]

Hhhhmmmm would love to but am heading to Donington the week or 2 after that so don't think I can spare the weekend or the money :(

Have a blast though lads!!

Rob.

[alka]

I was taking a look through the check list that Dar made and I was just wondering do we need to take a strap or something to tie the bike down on the ferry. Thanks

Alan

[irl_dar]

nope,they have ratchet straps and all on the ferry,just throw your gloves over to protect your seat and sorted 8)

[WicklowSV]

Yeah - lads on the ferry are usually dead sound - when I brought the SV back from England, chap even showed me a spot to stow my lid so I didnt have to carry it around on the boat :D

[Dicky Ticker]

Only if we were allowed but a couple of us Essex nobs are thinking of doing a w/end in Scotland as well. Ride up as far as possible Friday nite
having Sat/Sun in Gods country and back on the Monday Could you give me the dates for your Paddy/Jock rideout as it would be fine to meet up with new faces
As far as accomodation is concerned we were thinking of a family room in one of the travel lodges £55 per nite but split 4 ways unless Hazel or one of the boyos have better ideas
At this time we would probably number 4-6 but Vltn and me have been singing the praises of the Scottish roads so a few of the others want to come along
Let me know what the master plan is please

Cheers Mac [Hope I'm not gate crashing]

[Daz]

Yes, the west coast of Scotland is biker heaven :riding: :thumbsup:

Details here. (http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=22702)

[belfastbiker2003]

Just letting you all know i havent ran off with your deposits!!!! My pc has kicked the bucket and i can only get on when i am at my bro's house!!!!

Every one looking forward to the weekend - not long now!!!!

I cant wait!!!!

Any one have any last minute people who wanna join us - this is the last call before booking!!!!

Anyway i am getting another pc so should be back on again properly soon!!

Laterz

Steve

[irl_dar]

yeah steve i have convinced my mate jer to come on his 636,
i forget your feckin address so he can send it up to you?
is it too late?
btw anyone have any probs with inline 4's?i know i do :lol:

[irl_dar]

cant feckin wait,
only a few days away now
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOo :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8) 8) 8)
anyone else as excited as me?

[belfastbiker2003]

It is going to be an absolute stomper!!!!!

Steve

[alka]

Yea less than a week to go now should be great, cant wait!!

Alan

[belfastbiker2003]

Check the run announcement for full itinerary

[alka]

I will be coming into Belfast on the M1 and I dont have a clue how to get to Harry Ramstons can anyone help me out or I will probably end up in Dublin.

Alan

[belfastbiker2003]

Do you know where the macdonalds is at sprucefield in Lisburn - at the big roundabout - we could meet you there at about 930ish?!?!?!

[irl_dar]

cant feckin wait lads,
got my new tyre in the post today 8) :twisted:
if the weather is like this we are in for a real treat!

[belfastbiker2003]

Got my new tx25 rear tyre fitted today - near dumped the bike coming out of the garage after!!! oop - so trying to scrub it in before the weekend!!!!

[alka]

I dont know that area at all, but I'll get there good and early so I can find it, I presume it cant be that hard to find ???

[belfastbiker2003]

I dont know that area at all, but I'll get there good and early so I can find it, I presume it cant be that hard to find ???

You can either:-

a) meet us at Harry Ramsdens which is at Yorgate which is at the harbour end of the Westlink in Belfast.

or

b) McDonalds at Sprucefield just outside Lisburn where the large PC World is!!

Where abouts you coming from?

[H62]

Just A quick note to say I hope everyone has a great trip this weekend. :D
Spare a thought for those of us left behind. :(

I was trying to meet up with everyone in Coleraine on Friday, but due to a change in the workload it dosen't look like this will happen.

Hope the weather holds up and have a safe journey.

[belfastbiker2003]

Just A quick note to say I hope everyone has a great trip this weekend. :D
Spare a thought for those of us left behind. :(

I was trying to meet up with everyone in Coleraine on Friday, but due to a change in the workload it dosen't look like this will happen.

Hope the weather holds up and have a safe journey.

Thank you!!!

Dont worry we will bring you back loads of stories about how good it would have been for you!!!! lol

Shame you cant even meet us in Coleraine!!!!

Next time eh?!?!?!

We will arrange a good sunday run maybe over to donegall later in the summer if you are interested?!?!?

Steve

[alka]

I'm coming from Sligo so which would you think would be the best place to meet.

Alan

[irl_dar]

if its not too much hassle for you,you could meet us in newry at the mcdonalds at the big rounadabout,
thats normally were i say to meet etc
Cheers
Dar

[belfastbiker2003]

I pm'ed alan a good route through belfast - so if he wants to meet in newry it would be easier for him to stick with us as we make it up!!!!

But if not - he should kinda know where to go now!!!!

Steve

[alka]

Cheers Steve for the directions looks straight forward enough.

I will look at the map and let you know where I will meet you, Newry or Belfast.

Not long now!!!

Alan

[irl_dar]

bloody right,
counting the hours at this stage!!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[WicklowSV]

Thank Steve for all the effort you've put into this. Organising boat tickets, meeting places and even a guided tour of the Antrim coast :D - wouldn't be right not to have you along on the trip.
Also, a big up to the Scots folk - I hope we can return the hospitality if ye come over this side of the water. Think I speak for the lot of us when I say it'd be a pleasure. :)

Time for me to try to get some kip - nearly impossible when yer as excited as a kid on Christmas eve!! Woo hoo - it's Tuesday (sort of) - only three days to go! :lol: :lol:

Looking forward to meeting up with ye - reckon this'll be a w'end we'll all enjoy!!

[belfastbiker2003]

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[alka]

I'm going to meet you guys at Harry Ramstons at 10am, its more straight forward for me than Newry and I wont have to get up as early!!
I think WicklowSV said it well, big THANKS to everyone.

Alan

[yvo6]

Thank Steve for all the effort you've put into this. !!

Yep i certainly agree with that Steve - a big thanks for everything :kiss: