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valleyboy
01-09-06, 04:25 PM
my parents have the caravan down in Seaton at the moment.. so I 'may' be tempted to go down and stay there.. but looking at it, its just as far to get to the start from here! :lol:

Frogman
01-09-06, 07:52 PM
Tim says that he can't face the trip on his Bros. I trust that you're trying to talk him out of that? :wink:

I've been trying, but he's not having it! yet...!

Stingo
02-09-06, 03:16 PM
*cough* Ahem. Is anyone still meeting at Tiverton as mentioned earlier on in the thread?

Jabba
02-09-06, 03:33 PM
Is anyone still meeting at Tiverton as mentioned earlier on in the thread or do we all have to meet up at Gordano/J19 M5?

Thought it was reasonably clear.....

Leave Gordano Services at 9:50am and travel the 65 miles to Tiverton Parkway Railway Station (leave M5 at J27 and take the A361), arriving at 11:00am.

So yes, Tiverton at 11:00am :thumbsup:

Stingo
02-09-06, 03:37 PM
I was only asking.... :shock:

Jabba
02-09-06, 03:42 PM
I was only asking.... :shock:

I was only answering :lol:

The extra meeting places are for those travelling from S Wales & Bristol. The main rideout starts at 11:15am from Tiverton Parkway :thumbsup:

Seriously, if there's something not clear then I hope that folks ask. Far better that then getting lost.

Stingo
02-09-06, 03:51 PM
Please excuse me...I have the brain of a fish at times...and after trying to digest 6 pages of stuff I find it easy to forget that I'm even logged onto the 'net! :lol:

If I can remember where the bike is parked next Saturday - I'll see you there...the missus has given me a 'pass' as the occasion is adjacent to my birthday!! Mustn't forget the route home! :D

Jabba
02-09-06, 08:06 PM
Mustn't forget the route home! :D

M5/A38, mate :thumbsup:

WildBill
03-09-06, 12:35 PM
Not sure if I’m gonna be able to make this. The head gasket has gone on the bike and it’s in the garage being fixed at the moment. If I get it back in time then I’ll be there, if I don’t get it back in time then I won’t be able to make it.

B

anna
03-09-06, 02:23 PM
Not sure if I’m gonna be able to make this. The head gasket has gone on the bike and it’s in the garage being fixed at the moment. If I get it back in time then I’ll be there, if I don’t get it back in time then I won’t be able to make it.

B

be good to see you again mate.. hope you can make it!

Beenz
03-09-06, 07:14 PM
I've just done part of the route this afternoon including the A396. Beware there are a bunch of mad pheasants hurtling around. Those things are even more daft than I am. With the recent rain it was also a tad challenging in places. I'm glad I've done 'that' road again though.

Looking forward to this :D Assuming I'm not in Germany :?

Tara
05-09-06, 05:44 AM
We are a no now :( Falc is working have fun everyone

Jabba
05-09-06, 06:28 AM
We are a no now :( Falc is working have fun everyone

Come on the train to Tiverton - I'll take you pillion :thumbsup:

Mogs
05-09-06, 08:00 AM
Stop for lunch!

http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/hiddenplacesdevon/NorthDevon/DEV27958.htm

It’s quite a bit off our route, but it looks ok – it will mean lunch won’t be until about 2.00pm.

Any thoughts?

If the general feeling is "let's go there" I'll give them a call, just in case.

Jabba
05-09-06, 08:12 AM
If the general feeling is "let's go there" I'll give them a call, just in case.

If we adapted the route to make it more circular, it wouldn't mean many (if any) added miles.

I'll go with the flow - going to be a long day whatever we do :lol:

anna
05-09-06, 08:19 AM
2pm!!!!! :shock:

*runs off to buy choc bars to stash in pockets to keep me going ;) *

no that should be fine :lol:

Mogs
05-09-06, 08:35 AM
If we adapted the route to make it more circular, it wouldn't mean many (if any) added miles.

It's only an extra 4.5 miles if we miss the East Buckland loop out and go thru' Barnstable.

Jabba
05-09-06, 08:40 AM
If we adapted the route to make it more circular, it wouldn't mean many (if any) added miles.

It's only an extra 4.5 miles if we miss the East Buckland loop out and go thru' Barnstable.

That's what I was thinking :thumbsup:

Grinch
05-09-06, 09:35 AM
Anyone travelling down from my way?

Or want to me me somewhere as I don't fancy 120+ miles on my own.

Oh and has anyone got the 'address' for that station as I can't find it online...

Jabba
05-09-06, 10:03 AM
Anyone travelling down from my way?

Or want to me me somewhere as I don't fancy 120+ miles on my own.

Keithy?

Oh and has anyone got the 'address' for that station as I can't find it online...

Don't need it mate - it's signposted from the motorway (at least, it is heading south!) as "Tiverton Parkway". M5, J27 - take A361. See my earlier post about meeting places :thumbsup:

Grinch
05-09-06, 10:07 AM
But my Tom Tom don't like that..

Grinch
05-09-06, 10:18 AM
Found it... I was just looking at the wrong options.. :D

Jabba
05-09-06, 10:37 AM
Found it... I was just looking at the wrong options.. :D

](*,)

Jabba
05-09-06, 05:07 PM
ROUTE MAPS - FINAL VERSION

Uncle Mogs has been slaving away making new maps which include the lunchtime stop at Woolacombe. Got to have a lunch-break otherwise ValleyBoy won't have an opportunity to leave his customary half plate-full :wink:

There are two maps; a one-page overview and a 19-page detailed one. I'll printout a couple of the detailed ones and bring 'em along (one for me and, given her reputed sense of direction, one for Anna) :thumbsup:

MAPS:

1. One page overview (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/nest/devon/LoadOfPorlocks3.pdf) (667kb pdf)
2. 19 page detailed maps (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/nest/devon/LoadOfPorlocks3detailed.pdf) (3.6MB :shock: )

Please direct all questions to Mogs :lol:

anna
05-09-06, 06:31 PM
Thanks Jabba.. I can stuff it in my pocket and follow everyone else then ;)

RingDing
06-09-06, 05:52 AM
Is there room for one more on the ride out?

Been a while since I had a proper play on the bike so would love to tag along.

Xan173
06-09-06, 07:05 AM
Vix and I are planning to join, that's two more Bristol SV's.
We'll be joining at Tiverton, having stayed with mates in Exeter friday night.

Jabba
06-09-06, 07:48 AM
Ringding:
Will you be meeting up with the Mofos at Gordano?

Xan:
See you both at Tiverton :thumbsup:


Everyone else:
It's time for a show of hands........ who's deffo coming and where will you be meeting up?

Mogs
06-09-06, 07:52 AM
It's time for a show of hands........ who's deffo coming and where will you be meeting up?

:thumbsup: - Bassaleg.

Jabba
06-09-06, 07:54 AM
It's time for a show of hands........ who's deffo coming and where will you be meeting up?

:thumbsup: - Bassaleg.

See you there.

ValleyBoy:
It's an 8:15am meet :thumbsup:

Mogs
06-09-06, 08:14 AM
Reminder.

If you are joining us please complete the emergency info form found on page 1 and bring it with you in a polythene bag in a place we can find it.

I am 99% confident we wont need it, but I dont want say to Plod "Sorry we dont know his real name, or were he lives. we all know him as BILBO BAGGINS III." :oops:

Grinch
06-09-06, 08:34 AM
I've just worked out my money this month and I can't afford that amount of petrol, so I'll have to pass.
Either that or PJ's going to have to use less nappies.

Mogs
06-09-06, 09:19 AM
I'll have to pass.
Either that or PJ's going to have to use less nappies.

Shame, but you could try Elimination Communication (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elimination_communication) but you'll soon need a new carpet :)

Stingo
06-09-06, 10:55 AM
:smt041 Here I am...over here!! See you at Tiverton!! :D

RingDing
06-09-06, 11:08 AM
Ringding:
Will you be meeting up with the Mofos at Gordano?


Yup, I'll be at Gordano.

Looking forward to it!

anna
06-09-06, 11:37 AM
Ringding:
Will you be meeting up with the Mofos at Gordano?


Yup, I'll be at Gordano.

Looking forward to it!

be good to see you again !!!

3 days to go!!!!! :lol:

valleyboy
06-09-06, 05:06 PM
It's time for a show of hands........ who's deffo coming and where will you be meeting up?

:thumbsup: - Bassaleg.

See you there.

ValleyBoy:
It's an 8:15am meet :thumbsup:

See you at 8.45 ;) :lol:


should be there on time.... :lol:

WildBill
06-09-06, 05:31 PM
Sorry follks I'm not gonna be able to make it. I'm not gonna get the bike back until the end of next week. :cry:

Try and have fun with out me.

B

anna
06-09-06, 05:46 PM
Sorry follks I'm not gonna be able to make it. I'm not gonna get the bike back until the end of next week. :cry:

Try and have fun with out me.

B

:cry:

Frogman
06-09-06, 06:50 PM
The regulator/rectifier and ECU unit on my bike have just gone bang so unless I can find replacements before the weekend (unlikely) I am not going to be able to make it. damn damn damn!

I've posted a topic in 'Stuff Wanted' (Urgent Electrics) so maybe, just maybe someone will come to the rescue.

Otherwise, hope you all have a great time & I'll see you at the next one.

Jabba
06-09-06, 09:16 PM
See you at 8.45 ;) :lol:

8:35am meet.............we're leaving at 8:45am :wink:

Mogs
07-09-06, 10:51 AM
I've just given "The Red Barn" the heads up.
They are looking forward to custom and say that don't mind us parking on the pavement just outside. :)

anna
07-09-06, 11:03 AM
I've just given "The Red Barn" the heads up.
They are looking forward to custom and say that don't mind us parking on the pavement just outside. :)

top people :thumbsup:

Jabba
07-09-06, 11:51 AM
I've just given "The Red Barn" the heads up.
They are looking forward to custom and say that don't mind us parking on the pavement just outside. :)

top people :thumbsup:

Do they do burgers?

anna
07-09-06, 01:03 PM
I've just given "The Red Barn" the heads up.
They are looking forward to custom and say that don't mind us parking on the pavement just outside. :)

top people :thumbsup:

Do they do burgers?

or ice creams?

Mogs
07-09-06, 01:04 PM
Do they do burgers?

Along with traditional favourites like cod and chips and lasagne, you will also find grilled steaks, burgers, salads, jacket potatoes and filled rolls featuring on the menu, supplemented by a blackboard list of the chef's daily specials. On Sundays a traditional roast is also available. Food is served all day, every day of the year and if you are a devotee of real ales, there's a choice of four different brews, including Hicks Special Draught and Tribute, along with some traditional West Country ciders and a selection of imported lagers. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

They don't specifically mention extra-terrestrial mobsters, but if you promise to be well-behaved, I think we can get away with it.

Jabba
07-09-06, 01:49 PM
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Do you think you should phone ahead and ask them about ValleyBoy?

valleyboy
07-09-06, 03:56 PM
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Do you think you should phone ahead and ask them about ValleyBoy?

cheky buggers! And I was going to wear my greens! :lol:

Jabba
07-09-06, 03:58 PM
And I was going to wear my greens! :lol:

Wear proper biking gear; covering yourself in sprouts and cabbage leaves won't work :thumbsup:

Jabba
08-09-06, 07:56 AM
It's tomorrow :D


Yes, I know it's today.......... I mean that the ride is tomorrow :wink:

anna
08-09-06, 08:03 AM
:smt026 one more sleep to go :smt026

Jabba
08-09-06, 08:20 AM
Yeah - getting excited now :D

Weather forecast for tomorrow:

Cardiff:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/images/symbols/fiveday_sym/1.gif

Tiverton:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/images/symbols/fiveday_sym/3.gif

Barnstaple:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/images/symbols/fiveday_sym/1.gif


:mrgreen:

Beenz
08-09-06, 08:31 AM
Not off to Germany this weekend so I should be there. Will be meeting up with mac99 and Anna at Morrisons. Annas leading to Gordano, hopefully we won't get lost on the way :shock: (thats another kick i suppose)

anna
08-09-06, 08:35 AM
look I dont get lost!! I know where I am!!

Jabba
08-09-06, 08:42 AM
I know where I am!!

The problem seems to be knowing where you're going :wink:

Mogs
08-09-06, 09:07 AM
Potentially there maybe some riders that have not ridden in a large group before, if you fall into this category read on, as this will save me the effort of explaining THE DROP OFF SYSTEM tomorrow.

As with all riding you are responsible for yourself and your own actions, but we all share the responsibility to not to put others at risk. The 2 second gap between riders is not an invite to overtake. If the rider in front makes an overtake it does not mean that you can follow.

The system is sometimes called “Second Man or Second Man Drop Off “. It is simply a way of riding in a group, with one person leading who knows the route (maybe!) and the remainder following in an organised manner, hopefully all arriving together!

It is not always necessary to mark every junction. For instance, the group can assume that simple junctions not marked are straight ahead.

The System

The leading person and the last person are identified and they always remain in those positions. Everyone else in the group takes it in turns to ride in second place and when directed by the lead rider, the person in second place will stop in a safe place by the junction and mark the route. He/she stays marking the route until the penultimate person passes and the ultimate person sees him/her, and then rejoins the group, following the directions of the others until that person becomes second person again. It is okay to (safely) overtake each other between Lead and Tail End Charlie, if you are going to leave the group, let TEC know you plan.

For example. You are riding in second place approaching a T junction, the lead rider assesses the junction and points to the nearside kerb before the junction. You stop, providing it is safe, and as fellow riders approach you direct them in the direction the lead rider has gone. When the ultimate rider approaches, you signal the direction to him and then resume your place in the group in the penultimate position, until you overtake the next second person that has stopped to give directions, when you will move one place closer to the front.

Occasionally it may be necessary because of the road layout or other traffic to actually complete the junction and stop in a safe & visible position to direct the rest of the group. Equally it may be necessary to actually let the ultimate rider pass you and then when it is safe to do so, you can overtake and remain in the penultimate position until you pass the next person giving directions.

Roundabouts with open views are easy to direct. As second man, you simply follow the lead rider until the exit and then stop in a safe & visible position. The rest of the group will know the direction simply by your position on the roundabout.

There are two very important things to remember when you stop at junctions. Safety first. Secondly, you must wait until the last rider sees you. Sometimes, even when all are riding at legal speeds, the gap can be quite long, caused by traffic or other situations on the road. If you do not wait, everyone behind you will be lost!

Jabba
08-09-06, 09:43 AM
It is simply a way of riding in a group, with one person leading who knows the route.......

:-#


Revised maps are available a few posts ago........ at least have look, eh? :wink:

SteVe650
08-09-06, 12:27 PM
I will try and get out tomorrow. What time are the MoFos leaving Morrisons?

Jabba
08-09-06, 12:45 PM
I will try and get out tomorrow.

Good man :thumbsup:

What time are the MoFos leaving Morrisons?

Dunno, but 9:35am meet at Gordano Services (for Anna's benefit, that's Southbound!!) :wink:

anna
08-09-06, 12:57 PM
I will try and get out tomorrow.

Good man :thumbsup:

What time are the MoFos leaving Morrisons?

Dunno, but 9:35am meet at Gordano Services (for Anna's benefit, that's Southbound!!) :wink:

I think I might be able to find Gordano honest *goes off to study map to make sure*

how about 8.45 meet at Morrisons?

fizzwheel
08-09-06, 01:03 PM
You might as well all meet at Gordano. Its only two Junctions down from Cribs...

anna
08-09-06, 01:10 PM
You might as well all meet at Gordano. Its only two Junctions down from Cribs...

I know but people were being insistant that they wanted to meet at Morrisons .. I dont mind going there first :D

fizzwheel
08-09-06, 01:12 PM
You might as well all meet at Gordano. Its only two Junctions down from Cribs...

I know but people were being insistant that they wanted to meet at Morrisons .. I dont mind going there first :D

You Mofo's really are creatures of habit :lol:

Beenz
08-09-06, 01:16 PM
You might as well all meet at Gordano. Its only two Junctions down from Cribs...

I know but people were being insistant that they wanted to meet at Morrisons .. I dont mind going there first :D

You Mofo's really are creatures of habit :lol:

.....And we can make sure she gets there...... or none of us :shock:

anna
08-09-06, 01:21 PM
You might as well all meet at Gordano. Its only two Junctions down from Cribs...

I know but people were being insistant that they wanted to meet at Morrisons .. I dont mind going there first :D

You Mofo's really are creatures of habit :lol:

that's why you love us ;)

Mogs
08-09-06, 01:22 PM
Would a trail of breadcrumbs help?

Jabba
08-09-06, 01:28 PM
Would a trail of breadcrumbs help?

Ah..... follow me you mean? :lol:

carlos
08-09-06, 02:35 PM
Sorry but it looks like me & Cheekylemon won't be making it tomorrow :cry:

Its not that we don't want to, because we do, honest. Its just that due to other stuff happening on the night we've had a 2PM curfew stuck on us by the women and we are kinda under-the-thumb :oops:

Have a good one guys and ride safe.

:)

anna
08-09-06, 02:41 PM
Sorry but it looks like me & Cheekylemon won't be making it tomorrow :cry:

Its not that we don't want to, because we do, honest. Its just that due to other stuff happening on the night we've had a 2PM curfew stuck on us by the women and we are kinda under-the-thumb :oops:

Have a good one guys and ride safe.

:)

:shock: :shock: :shock: :smt022

mac99
08-09-06, 06:26 PM
how about 8.45 meet at Morrisons?
50 minutes to go a couple of miles down the road? Were you planning to walk?

I'll meet you all at Gordano Services. No point dragging myself out of bed 1 hour earlier than I have to.

Beenz
08-09-06, 06:31 PM
One new rear tyre fitted just for the Porlock rideout. Thought what better way to scub it in and keep my speed down a tad. Another Avon Azaro, ridden home from JHS in Brizzle to Nam, 23 miles and err... chicken strips nearly err.. gone 8-[

DanDare
08-09-06, 06:50 PM
Good luck with your ride tomorrow guy's and girls! 8)

Pity I can't make it as the weather is set to be good so I've heard.

I'm off training tomorrow for the week.

Get lots of good pics and slow down for Fizz now and then! :oops: :wink: :lol:

Look forward to hearing about it.

fizzwheel
08-09-06, 06:54 PM
Slow down for Fizz now and then! :oops: :wink: :lol:

:lol: I don't actually ride that fast its an urban myth. Its something to do with the chavy colours my bikes painted in causing a space / time contium anomally.

Liz is away with the TA on a training weekend and I'm on call for work so neither of us will be making an appearance.

Have a good un.

Beenz
08-09-06, 08:06 PM
Slow down for Fizz now and then! :oops: :wink: :lol:

:lol: I don't actually ride that fast its an urban myth. Its something to do with the chavy colours my bikes painted in causing a space / time contium anomally.

Liz is away with the TA on a training weekend and I'm on call for work so neither of us will be making an appearance.

Have a good un.

I know the feeling, I'm sooo slow that I often turn off and take a short cut and people think that I've been quick when they meet me at the finish :lol:

anna
08-09-06, 10:37 PM
Slow down for Fizz now and then! :oops: :wink: :lol:

:lol: I don't actually ride that fast its an urban myth. Its something to do with the chavy colours my bikes painted in causing a space / time contium anomally.

Liz is away with the TA on a training weekend and I'm on call for work so neither of us will be making an appearance.

Have a good un.

:cry: sorry that you arent going to make tomorrow Fizz.. we will take lots of pics for you though!

valleyboy
08-09-06, 10:58 PM
After nearly gettting myself killed today... I am glad to report I shall be making it... its taken me a lot of hours to service my front brakes after a small incident today... but they are back in a good working condition.... and glad that i got that out of the way today and not on the ride instead! :lol: and on a straight stretch of road inbetween twisties.. could have been nasty otherwise :shock:

Due to that, the bike is still stinking... but at least my brakes work :lol:

Im now shattered... hands covered in oil/brake fluid/grease/gunk.. and had to put my numberplate back on after getting back from a test run... :oops: took it off, and forgot to put it back on.. well, one bolt was all that was holding it.. honest officer :lol:

RingDing
09-09-06, 06:10 PM
Well that was a great day out. Super roads, lovely weather, a few too many caravans! :D

It was nice to meet everyone again. Thanks to all those who organised/led/mopped up.

Wasn't quite sure what happened at the end, when we got to the motorway. I just assumed we were all making our own way bak so I cleared off.

Look forward to the next run out.

Jabba
09-09-06, 07:18 PM
Looks like I'm 2nd. Again :wink:

Just got in after 332 fun-packed miles.

We got split up on the Devon Expressway. I ended up at Taunton Deane Services with Beenz, SteVe650, VelleyBoy and few others....... Anna and Mac99 ended up at J25 services...... Mogs ended up at Gordano.....

I'm a bit worried about Keeno and Mrs Keeno (Jon and Pip on the blue R6). They were both very tired and pulled off at Gordano. I would have follwoed them but needed to get home as I only had my black visor with me :roll:

I've just rung Mogs and he's not home yet, but I know he was with one of the Nesties, so should be OK.

Valley Boy's bike, eh? :roll:

I'll post my piccies either later this evening or tomorrow.

Jabba
09-09-06, 07:27 PM
Just spoken Mogs...... he's back OK and travelled back to S Wales with Mr & Mrs Keeno :D


Sounds like everyone had someone to travel back with so prob okay :thumbsup:

anna
09-09-06, 08:03 PM
back home now.. had a pint of coke with steve, Beenz, Valleyboy, mark and Mac99 they were all heading home so will post shortly I expect.

Top day out thanks guys .. special thanks to Mogs & Jabba.. and the yellow hornet (sorry didnt catch names) :oops:

nice to meet old/new faces hope everyone had as much fun as me!! :lol:

Jabba
09-09-06, 08:09 PM
Top day out thanks guys .. special thanks to Mogs & Jabba.. and the yellow hornet (sorry didnt catch names) :oops:

No thanks for me.....Mogs did all the planning, maps, etc.

The guy on the bike that used to be a yellow Hornet before he started modding it is Chris from Brynmawr, known as "Injector" on the Nest :thumbsup:

There weren't as many Hornets as I'd have liked, but they are not as common as SVs :wink:

nice to meet old/new faces hope everyone had as much fun as me!! :lol:

Not sure that VB had as much fun as the rest of us, as he was worried about his bike. Still it wouldn't be a rideout unless he took it bits at least once, eh?

Like I said, I'll post my piccies, including the one of Mogs' humungous lunchtime burger, tomorrow. They need resizing and I'm too tired atm.

anna
09-09-06, 08:11 PM
Mogs..........THANK YOU :grouphug:

Jabba
09-09-06, 08:23 PM
Okay....just one picture for now.......Mogs' lunchtime snack.

Whilst most of us were modest in our choices, Mogs went for the "Double Burger", claiming surprise when it arrived. "How was I to know there would be two burgers?" he said.

Yeah......right :lol:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/sv650/MogsBurger.jpg

fizzwheel
09-09-06, 08:44 PM
Now thats a tasty burger

Jabba
09-09-06, 08:55 PM
Now thats a tasty burger

Must have been.......he ate the lot :lol:

Stingo
09-09-06, 09:19 PM
Thanks for the rideout - a good time was certainly had by me :D ...I don't know about everyone having somebody to ride home with...I got onto the M5 and was surrounded by cars and stuff...not a bike in sight :cry:

BUT even though some goon in a purple shed :laughat: tried to take me out less than a mile than home (he even had the audacity to honk his horn :toss: - I feigned deafness), I still got home in one piece with a smile on my face that would put a cheshire cat to shame. Cheers guys...great putting faces to names...and avatars!! :thumbsup:

Beenz
09-09-06, 09:26 PM
Back home now all safe.

Mogs AND Jabba, thanks both for a wonderful days rideout. Everything worked well although the route was midified a tad by some loon on the red one who led a slightly different route to the big bang burger bar for lunch. Darn fine fun.

Thanks to the yellow Hornet for leading back, I needed a rest. I'd have taken the same route as I saw no indication for the road we wanted and stuck to the one that went the right way.

Some interesting mix ups at the end but we all had a fun time (even VB).

Will post some pix tomorrow.

Thanks again Mogs. Top job mate =D>

valleyboy
09-09-06, 09:29 PM
back home.. Marc's gone back to his parents.. absolutley shattered.. think we covered in excess of 360 miles today :lol:

got bike back home, and moving it about was noisy :shock: no slack on chain what so ever.... tight as hell! so that may have been a cause of my problems today, though I had checked it several times during the day.. I think it somehow managed to adjust itself at somepoint..

something to play with when I wake up tomorrow :lol:



nice meeting a few people, and posibly the last time we will see Anna for quite a while :P

Thanks to those who arranged it.... when can we go back for more burgers ?? :lol:




Im serious! :P

mac99
09-09-06, 10:23 PM
As above , a really nice rideout, big thanks to Mogs for making it happen.

I've posted my pictures in the photos section here (http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=44507).

the white rabbit
10-09-06, 07:05 AM
Glad you all had a good time sorry I didnt make it. Lovely day for it.

Excellent burger, where's the location and name of the vendor?

Frogman
10-09-06, 10:40 AM
Glad it went well. Got my bike sorted yesterday - 1 day too late... Whens the next one?

Xan173
10-09-06, 10:49 AM
Thanks to all for the warm welcome and the effort that went in to organising the rideout. Just typical that I should p-ex my SV the day before my first sv650.org rideout!

I did consider chaging my login from Xan173 to "cbr600rr bloke" but I figure the latter will make me too easily identifiable :)

I didn't get a chance to talk to everyone, so if we didn't do introductions I was the slaphead on the honda, my wife Vicky was on the blue pointy with the carbon can.

Anyway, we had a great ride and were buzzing when we got home. More please!

valleyboy
10-09-06, 11:02 AM
Tempted to go for another spin today.... but the back ache is saying otherwise!

Think my problems yesterday were caused by an overtightened chain :oops:

thats my excuse for letting Anna overtake me anyway :roll:

anna
10-09-06, 11:28 AM
Tempted to go for another spin today.... but the back ache is saying otherwise!

Think my problems yesterday were caused by an overtightened chain :oops:

thats my excuse for letting Anna overtake me anyway :roll:

:smt019

you didnt let me if i recall rightly I had to show you how overtaking was done ;)

valleyboy
10-09-06, 01:17 PM
My bikes still poorly :cry: nothing to do with chain tention... rear wheel bearings may be a problem though, or about to need replacing.. about to take it for another spin.. if its not cured now.. then its something to do within the engine... :cry:


I let you pass ;)

Jabba
10-09-06, 05:08 PM
I let you pass ;)

Didn't look that way from where I was looking :lol:


Hope that "the frog" gets fixed tomorrow and that it's nothing serious

valleyboy
10-09-06, 05:31 PM
might be serious.... Ive checked everything I can from my side of things :(

Even changed air filter over to see if that could have been a problem... will take it over to garage tomorrow.. let them find out whats up with it! I think this bike is definatley female.... VERY tempremental! :lol:


though, for some reason I suspect the rear wheel bearings may be on their way out.... even with slack on the chain, theres something making a noise it shouldnt be...

anna
10-09-06, 05:36 PM
I let you pass ;)

Didn't look that way from where I was looking :lol:


Hope that "the frog" gets fixed tomorrow and that it's nothing serious

:laughat:

At last witness's... and VB I believe that I even managed to give you a nice little wave as I went past you ... something of the... :smt098 variety!!! hehehehehehehe ;)

valleyboy
10-09-06, 05:38 PM
Kick a man when he's down.. and his bikes broken :cry: :lol:

Beenz
10-09-06, 06:47 PM
Kick a man when he's down.. and his bikes broken :cry: :lol:

Hope you get it sorted soon, and that it's nothing expensive. :(

....but you were overtaken fair and square by an SV by Anna.. :smt026