rideout end of May

[northwind]

Getting close... and my mate Stewart's probably going to be joining us on his blue pointy, so I need to tell him times etc. Easties, usual plan, meet up at Maybury? Or Stirling services? Then over to Balloch MacDonalds for 10.00am is it?

[kitkat]

those who are coming along, log on here first and let me know. I wont be leaving the house until 945. then ill make sure we wait for everyone. fingers crossed for nice weather.

alloa to balloch about 45 min

[stuartyboy]

Well got out today for about 20 miles....an improvement albeit a small one. I'm still struggling with my clutching - just too feckin painful. If anyone has some really good painkillers or happens to be a physio then send them/him/her my way otherwise I'm gonna drive myself crazy if I can't make it. :(

[Blue Flame]

i'd say, alloa - morrison's car park around 8.30 -

to give a bit time getting through and stopping off for a possible brekkie break.

Plus we have to make sure we have some moby numbers for the west coasters, just in case.

Stirling Services is the usual meeting spot for this one per northys post.

[SVTONYB]

Rideout Sunday 27th May 2007
10 o clock Mcdonalds Balloch


Definate
Kitkat
Svtony
Carelesschucka
Suicide Sam
Muzza
Jim@55
Jimmy4237
ScoobyDrew
Northwind
Stewart
Blueflame

Maybe
Stuartyboy (If He Heals in time :crutches:)
Onyirbike
Rocket
Quedos
Independentphoto
Setanta
Lynw

11 Definate & 7 possibles - looks like it may be a good turnout.....heres hoping for some sunshine and the day will be complete.
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[SVTONYB]

Stuartyboy when i broke my arm I used a tennis ball to squeeze and get my grip back....... I'm definately no expert and my point probably counts for nowt but I would say try exercising it one day then rest next and so on

hope you can make it....Tony.:thumbsup:

[SVTONYB]

I will be heading in from Coatbridge so I will stop at Hein Gerrike (Ducati Glasgow) on Gt Western Road If any body wants to meet me there 9.15 for 9.30

[muzikill]

Stuarty boy, ive heard of some amazing painkiller but it involves a rolled up twenty! - then i suppose once your done with that you can pop along and hand the used note to the 'lady' providing these so called Stirling 'services' ;)


lol - would someone let me know where stirling services are and what times the meeting point - that'll do me! (it's not next to the kfc is it?)

btw, i take it i'm not on the list then? - it's coz im from dunfy isn't it? he he

[SVTONYB]

Rideout Sunday 27th May 2007

10 o clock Mcdonalds Balloch


Definate
Kitkat
Svtony
Carelesschucka
Suicide Sam
Muzza
Jim@55
Jimmy4237
ScoobyDrew
Northwind
Stewart
Blueflame
Muzzikill

Maybe
Stuartyboy (If He Heals in time :crutches:)
Onyirbike
Rocket
Quedos
Independentphoto
Setanta
Lynw


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sorry mate I thought you were Muzza:rolleyes:

[kitkat]

lol - would someone let me know where stirling services

at a big roundabout off loads of motorways

what times the meeting point

10 am

- that'll do me! (it's not next to the kfc is it?) no thats Dumbarton Balloch is further along the a82.

btw, i take it i'm not on the list then? - it's coz im from dunfy isn't it? he he

see ya sunday

[muzikill]

is it just me or am i confused now?

right i know now where stirling services are, but what time?

i know it's 10am at balloch m8- :D

[Blue Flame]

is it just me or am i confused now?

right i know now where stirling services are, but what time?

i know it's 10am at balloch m8- :D

Balloch is nowhere near the M8. You better stick close to the group bud. ;)

[northwind]

If anyone has some really good painkillers or happens to be a physio then send them/him/her my way otherwise I'm gonna drive myself crazy if I can't make it. :(

Got some bad-assed ones left over but you couldn't ride with them :smt115 But, with the right combination, you could fly!

[suicidesam]

So....

What time is planned for the meet at Stirling?

Muzzkill... Pirnhall/Moto services Junction 9 on M9 north (just in case :mrgreen: )

Might stop into tesco in stirling for breakfast just to confuse myself some more.. dam sight cheaper than the services ;)

[thumper]

made me chuckle "wibbly wobbly road" (on your first post)is exactly what it is , nial mackenzie said it is one o the best roads in scotland , though he called it the washing board road

[stuartyboy]

is it just me or am i confused now?

lol...I ask myself that every day :geek:

[Tiger 55]

lol...I ask myself that every day :geek:
And in your case the answer is usually yes :jocolor:

[SVTONYB]

It is a crackin road but it usually rains when we visit it :roll:

You are guaranteed to get airborne on it (both wheels of ground at same time) :thumbsup:

[stuartyboy]

And in your case the answer is usually yes :jocolor:

:smt110;)

[muzikill]

m8 = mate - not the road!

well i can make it to the tescos in stirling (next to mcdonalds?)

failing that if everyone is meeting all over the shop i will just be in Balloch!

[kitkat]

just to ease any confusion muzikill its balloch near loch lomond, not the one near cumbernauld or the one near perth

lol

it takes about 30 min or so from stirling so probably about 915 so you have time for a hot choc

[kitkat]

made me chuckle "wibbly wobbly road" (on your first post)is exactly what it is , nial mackenzie said it is one o the best roads in scotland , though he called it the washing board road


see i dont understand that phrase washing board road. i thought if you had a wash board stomach it meant it was really tight and smooth. wibbly wobbly is more like my belly and definitely how it feels when on that road. i will be pillion on this ride out and really really hoping no wheels leave the road, cos if they do we are really really going to fast to get us both off the ground with the bike:eek:

[SVTONYB]

see i dont understand that phrase washing board road.




If you think of an old fashioned washing board it is corrugated ie a series of bumps.......then the wibbly wobbly is like a giant wash board :rolleyes:

either that or cause its always wet :smt045

[thumper]

see i dont understand that phrase washing board road. i thought if you had a wash board stomach it meant it was really tight and smooth. wibbly wobbly is more like my belly and definitely how it feels when on that road. i will be pillion on this ride out and really really hoping no wheels leave the road, cos if they do we are really really going to fast to get us both off the ground with the bike:eek:


your thinking of an ironing board :smt045 :p

[thumper]

i am out with the dundee boys n gals on sunday and we will be at the GWShop at some piont , i will look out for you all (stramasher tells me its a good pace you keep)

[Tiger 55]

see i dont understand that phrase washing board road.
These freaks of nature (http://www.sixpacknow.com/) can help you there I think...

Had it myself 10 years ago, Mrs Tiger told me to get one. Think I lost it in the move.

[northwind]

Right, everyone, stop talking s**te! :)

Balloch at 10.00AM, means meeting at Stirling services for 9AM I reckon, it's not an hour to get up to and along the A811 but we'll end up leaving Stirling late, guaranteed. For anyone who doesn't know it, frankly you can't miss it, go up M9 till you see big signs, there's a mahoosive roundabout and some services, easy. 280312,688815 is the ref on streetmap.

Edinburgh people, fancy meeting up down here? I'll be meeting Stewart, if he makes it, at Maybury Services (shell station) most likely, leaving at maybe 9.15 but we'll have to be absolutely sharp. That's for more or less legal pace up the M9. So, if you fancy it meet at 9am at Maybury services? Since it seems to be working, that's 318150,672815 on streetmap.

Oh, yes. And if the weather's bad I'll still be in bed, so, make sure you know where you're going! I also can't be relied upon to be in front, so don't go on the assumption you can just switch off. It is VERY EASY, do not be afraid! Up M9, off, through some roundabouts, round a bit, down a bit past the castle, right, A811 for ages, golden arches. Read the map ;) Rideouts are rubbish if you don't know where you're going, you end up afraid to fall behind in case you get lost. Plan ahead!

If anyone disagrees with my timing, this is likely because my timing is very, very bad. Feel free to pipe up :)

[kitkat]

ok northy so who is talking ****e now lol

[SVTONYB]

Heinn Gerrike (Great Western Road) 0915hrs meet for 0930hrs depart to be at McDonalds (Balloch) for 1000hrs.

here's hopin for sun :cool:

[kitkat]

lovely view up the loch just now. 2 hours ago you could not even see it. hope its nice. if its pouring i will not be out to play

[Scooby Drew]

If anyone disagrees with my timing, this is likely because my timing is very, very bad. Feel free to pipe up :)

:D :thumleft: :bball: :smt037 :-#

Right, everyone, stop talking s**te! :)

Balloch at 10.00AM, means meeting at Stirling services for 9AM I reckon.

I'll be meeting Stewart, if he makes it, at Maybury Services (shell station) most likely, leaving at maybe 9.15 but we'll have to be absolutely sharp.

:joker:

[northwind]

I checked that before I sent it too. Hopefully, this'll scare people into NEVER LETTING ME ORGANISE ANYTHING.

[northwind]

Wow, that means 8.15. On a sunday. I don't think I've ever seen that sober...

[on yer bike]

I've got a 65% chance of getting sunday off, but with the weather forcast as it is just now, I'll be in bed at 8:15

[Endellion]

I can't make this sunday but hopefully theres another one soon :)

[kitkat]

im sure there will be lots. feel free to organise one yourself. just dont let northwind organise anything lol

[northwind]

Right, so that's sorted, we're all meeting up last week, on teh moon. The weather will be dry at least. Any objections?

[kitkat]

always knew you were on a different planet mate

[Tiger 55]

Right, so that's sorted, we're all meeting up last week, on the moon. The weather will be dry at least. Any objections?
Yeah, there'll be no atmosphere...

[stuartyboy]

Guys :(

Sorry but I tried my best. Wont be going tomorrow despite new bike( :) kwak zx6r J2 )

Went out for a couple of test rides yesterday from Perth to dunkeld and back but by the time I got back from the second one my arm was completely numb. Not much change today :( feels like i've been sleeping on it all night. There's no way I could manage it to balloch let alone do the rideout. I was desperate to go as well.

I hope you guys and girls have fun and be safe. I'll look forward to the photos.

Kitkat - we'll have to do the wet t-shirt compo later :(

[SVTONYB]

Get the photos of your new steed on here so we can have a gander....sorry to hear you cant make it tomorrow......see you at the next one...Tony :cool:

[Blue Flame]

Yeah, there'll be no atmosphere...

:smt046 Brilliant.

[SVTONYB]

Yeah, there'll be no atmosphere...



:winner: :D:D:D

[muzikill]

Seems weather wise it'll be pi**ing down and very windy! - if thats the story i won't be there! - sorry :(

Plenty of time left to go though! and if not this time theres always the next!

[Blue Flame]

Seems weather wise it'll be pi**ing down and very windy! - if thats the story i won't be there! - sorry :(

Plenty of time left to go though! and if not this time theres always the next!

I can't be looking at the same forecast. Seems ok to me ??

[kitkat]

its beautiful tonight. lovely views of the red sky over ben lomond. today was showery. but each shower lasted about 10 min. hopefully more of the same tomorrow.

I will log on tomorrow at about 730 to give you all an accurate weather report. i can see the bad weather coming in over loch lomond from my window.

and Stu your on for that wet t shirt comp, in the warmer weather though so I dont take your eye out lol

[SVTONYB]

Stu your on for that wet t shirt comp, in the warmer weather though so I dont take your eye out lol





I just checked the weather reports on stv and bbc

In the uk Scotland is the place to be (light showers turning to sunny spells)

In Scotland Argyle and Bute is the place to be (mainly dry then sunny spells)

[on yer bike]

I will make no excuse, I will not be there, I will be in bed!

[suicidesam]

BBC forecast looks better than the Met Office one, Early rain in the East clearing. Better stay decent... I'm gonna have to be on the Duke, The Bandit's needing new tires :( Must remember that i bought it to go slow ;)

Will pop in here in the morn to see the weather report.

[Tiger 55]

Morning you lucky people! Just ridden to work and, while it's a day for the textiles to be sure, it seems to be mostly clear to the north and west. :)

So no excuses then peeps, up and at 'em! I'll still be here when the first photos go up :( Try and have some fun without me...

[Blue Flame]

Its wet here but i am assuming it is dry through the west so headin off to Stirling Services in a mo.

[SVTONYB]

Yes its dry through here mate......see you soon

[suicidesam]

It's dry-ish in central at the mo... not lookin that nice though. Gonna have a coffee then head for Stirling.

[kitkat]

looking good here

[bikerpam]

Hope you all have a lovely time http://bestsmileys.com/cars/21.gif

[northwind]

Well, I went back to bed :smt040 It was weeing down here at half 7.

[muzikill]

Well the days weather has been up and down like a fiddlers elbow!

when you lot come back and read this hope you had a good one.

Thing is, i notice tomorrow is going to be nice and dry!

(so for those that did not make it ;)?)

[northwind]

I'm thinking that too, tomorrow I figure on looking at the weather and deciding what's going to be drier, Moffat or Glencoe, and paying one or the other a wee visit...

[GDBD59]

Well the days weather has been up and down like a fiddlers elbow!

when you lot come back and read this hope you had a good one.

Thing is, i notice tomorrow is going to be nice and dry!

(so for those that did not make it ;)?)


Same 15 miles ENE of you. Strangely, I'm told about 6 miles SE of Ladybank, it's been dry.:confused:

[kitkat]

well it was a great day. had a few short showers but nothing too bad. hail stones were a bit painful but only lasted a few miles

jim@55 unfortunately came off at the roundabout at mcdonalds in balloch. he is ok but bike a bit poorly looking. photos will follow.

[Blue Flame]

Yeah great day peeps.

Im beginning to like the wibbly wobbly :thumbsup: .

Hope the bike heals quick Jim.

[northwind]

Ah, bummer Jim... Hope all is well and the bike'll patch up easy enough. You know the drill, let me know if I can assist ;)

[Tiger 55]

So that's the way ahead on rideouts is it Jim? If nothing falls off of its own accord you smash it off instead? :)

Hope you're OK and everybody had fun. :thumbsup:

When's the next one? :smt119

[suicidesam]

Well that was a sore one on the Duke.. need to get me a Gel filled seat! Back home for the second time now.. kids are back this time :( no peace for me tonight!

Good day out for most of it, off to a bad start, rest was ok.. apart from the small hail shower :-s must have been cold up them there hills

Hope you managed to get back home ok Jim.. Still can't understand what happened there :confused:

[northwind]

So that's the way ahead on rideouts is it Jim?

Jim was this ride's nominated Me, obviously.

[Endellion]

Sorry to hear about off, I was up in FIFE and the weather was c*** to start but then got better, hope you guys had a good time whens the next one??

[SVTONYB]

Jim was this ride's nominated Me, obviously.




And sam was nominated as Me, cause he was right behind him with front row seat :rolleyes:

The damage from what I could see was:

crushed end can
scraped right fairing
broken right indicator
bent brake pedal
broken front fender

Hope you are ok Jim, get yirself onto ebay for replacement bits n bobs as you know Honda oem parts are pretty expensive.

[SVTONYB]

Sorry meant to say

Poor show from the SV's only 2 turned out :roll:
They were almost outnumbered by the Ducati's :cool:

I had a great time folks it was dry the majority of the time with a few scattered showers which only lasted a couple of miles. It was cold however and with summer gloves on my hands got numb on a few occassions. But after 200 miles on the T9 I can honestly say I feel fine no aches or pains :)

[stuartyboy]

Jimbo!!! Sorry to hear that mate. Hope you're ok more important.

FWIW my bike has been deemed a right off so there may be bits.

[on yer bike]

Poor show from the SV's only 2 turned out :roll:


As I said, I have no excuse, (well I do, but its a pathetic one) basically sleep was more tempting at the time.

Jim: sorry about the bike mate, hope you get everything sorted out and glad ur alright. Oh hows the guitar going, completely forgot to ask?

_

[SVTONYB]

Heres ma favorite photo from the rideout:-

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa290/t9tonyb/HD.jpg

[kitkat]

if dean was looking at the ice cream girlie like that, its hardly surprising she was giving him funny looks. peaches and cream and strawberries and cream flavoured ice cream yum yum. was lovely except the brain freeze. but as the temp was about -2 or at least felt like that I would have been better with my usual hot choc.

thanks for a great day guys. will be riding myself next time, so should be comfier. saying that the nominated driver behaved himself and did not take off after dean. its amazing what the warning of castration can do.;)

[Blue Flame]

The Pit Stop at Arrochar,

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/gran****son/Photos_files/Bike_Run_2_May_2007.jpg

[SVTONYB]

The bikes that turned up (and made it to Arrochar)
2 SV's (Carelesschucka and Blueflame)
a Cagiva Raptor (Kitkat and dirtydog)
2 Ducati's (Svtonyb and Suicidesam)

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa290/t9tonyb/100_0175-1.jpg

[SVTONYB]

Hey Grant I finally sort out how to post photos and you beat me to it :rolleyes:

[Blue Flame]

Hey Grant I finally sort out how to post photos and you beat me to it :rolleyes:

oops sorry.....;)

[jim@55]

hiya peeps;) i got home yesterday and went and done the only sensible thing ,i went and got completely trousered:drunken: .the damage is pretty much what tony said ,oh and the top yoke is about 70 degrees from the front wheels line of travel(should b 90) so felt like countersteering all the way home(anybody know how to fix that) ,.i just lost the front(i think)about 30-40 and went tarmac surfing ,dont really know what happened.ive got and fitted the original end can so its the rest i need
stuarty- if theres any parts from yours going ill b first in the q
on yer bike-guitarring is going fine ,trying ,getting taught a bit of blues ,still crap though but guitar itself sounds great ,and what a loud amp
kit-kat - get the pics of mine up and gives a laugh;);)

[SVTONYB]

Glad to hear you are ok Jim and took the bad news like a real man (turned to the bottle) :rolleyes:

[SVTONYB]

Forgive me folks Im trying to sort out this imaging thingummy and what size is best 108

[Tiger 55]

what size is best
Well, for the hard of seeing fortysomethings among us, a wee bit bigger than that please!:cyclopsani:

[SVTONYB]

:D :D :D With that one you click on it to make it bigger :rolleyes:

[Tiger 55]

you click on it to make it bigger
What? Who the heckety heck's got time for that?

When you're on life's downslope every second counts :reaper:

[SVTONYB]

Dean and Hazel suffer Brain Freeze

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/994/rideoutmay4ud8.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rideoutmay4ud8.jpg)

[kitkat]

photos in photo section - surprisingly enough

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1198307#post1198307

[-Ralph-]

The bikes that turned up (and made it to Arrochar)
2 SV's (Carelesschucka and Blueflame)
a Cagiva Raptor (Kitkat and dirtydog)
2 Ducati's (Svtonyb and Suicidesam)



A thread 19 pages long by my PC's reckoning and only six turned up !?!? :roll:

Sorry to hear you came off Jim, low speed tho, at least thats a small blessing.

[goof]

Yeah, sorry to hear about your aff'er Jimbo, bet it wouldn't have happened on an SV (j/k) ;)

[jim@55]

Yeah, sorry to hear about your aff'er Jimbo, bet it wouldn't have happened on an SV (j/k) ;)
yeah ,wouldnt b going fast enough;)