Coast and a Roast ride out - SUNDAY 13TH MAY [Archive] - SV650.org

BigBaddad

22-04-07, 10:58 AM

Right then I'm going to put together a ride for May. Route something like this - Downham Market To Theford Forest A1065 to Fakenham, A148 to Cromer. That's about 80 miles then stop for a pub lunch or chips n' welk's. Then take the A149 coastal road to Hunstanton. Bit of time there then A149 to King's Lynn then A10 home.

Leave Downham about 10.30 - 11.00 Gives people time to arrive.

About 90 minutes riding fairly nice roads 80 miles.

Lunch about 12.30 ish around West or East Runcton.

Poodle along the coast to Hunstanton 40miles of country road 75mins plus stops?

Spend a little time in Sunny Hunny - Fun Fair, Chips, Dounuts and Ice Cream.
Pick up some Sticks of rock for the family.

Then the final leg back to Downham Market a long the A149/A10 30 miles.

I'm guessing about 5 hours and a tank of fuel.

Anyone up for it.

Lissa

22-04-07, 09:07 PM

Sorry, tied up for most of May and doing the Wales weekend at the end of the month. Away on holiday in June................but if this goes well and you plan another one for July time........................count us in:D

23-04-07, 08:40 AM

Sounds like fun - didi you have a particular weekend in mind? Assuming you want to steer clear of the terror that is a Bank Holiday (when it'll probably rain anyway! ;)).

BigBaddad

23-04-07, 11:53 AM

I was thinking of getting peoples input then picking a day - weather permitting of course.

Saturday would be best because the roads are clearer, less Sunday drivers.
But I can still do Sundays.

Word of warning, only been riding since end of March, last rode 12 years a go, so I wiil not be quick. Also I've done most of these roads in a car, but have never strung them all together on a bike in one hit.

Cheers.

BigBaddad

23-04-07, 03:19 PM

Just looked at the dates in May. 5-7 bank holiday. 19-20 BMF, 26-28 Bank Holiday. So I'm thinking 12-13

Skip

24-04-07, 07:34 AM

Sounds good to me... I have nothing specific going on in May so am flexible on dates... :)

2mths

24-04-07, 07:56 AM

Unfortunately my May looks like:
5/6 Italy Italy
12/13 Italy Free
19/20 Stag Do (not mine) BMF (if sober enough)
26/27 Free Free (I think)

But if it ends up on a free one or gets repeated some time I'll be there.

simple simon

24-04-07, 08:38 AM

Count me in, that is if non-SVer's are still welcome!
Keep us posted of dates etc.
I cannot do Saturdays as I work in car sales and this is the busiest day of the week for me.

Cheers,
Si

Skip

24-04-07, 08:49 AM

Count me in, that is if non-SVer's are still welcome!
Keep us posted of dates etc.
I cannot do Saturdays as I work in car sales and this is the busiest day of the week for me.

Cheers,
Si
Blimey - havent seen you around for a while Si! Hows things?! :)

simple simon

24-04-07, 09:14 AM

Skip

24-04-07, 09:43 AM

What you mean you've been ignoring my hundreds of pm's?!
I am good skip, just back from hibernation really.
I changed jobs was busy at work and have spent most of the winter months doing my other two wheeled hobby - cycling.
Looking forward to my new toy and getting back out on the motorbike again.
Howz the Kwak?

Oh and does this constitute hijacking a thread?

Si
Sure does so I will make this my last reply off topic! 8-[

Cool - I did wonder where you had got to, we only managed that one meet in Cambridge and then nothing - did we all hate each other that much??! lol

Kwak is going well, it has over 4200 miles on it now, put a Remus can on it so it sounds "proper" oh and I adjusted the headlight so I am not blinding people anymore! :oops:

Looking forward to seeing the new steed! :thumbsup:

BigBaddad

24-04-07, 10:09 AM

Thanks, for your interest, how does Sunday the 13th of May sound. Looks like that would suit K, Skip, 2MTHS, Simple Simon and myself, plus maybe some others that want to join us.

Yes non SV's are welcome, but would you mind rinding 10 yards behind everyone else:smt064 Just kidding.

Sharka Zulu

24-04-07, 10:40 AM

Weekend of 5/6 or 19/20 would work better for me.
Im going to Bemsee Racing at Brands on 12/13

New Leaf

24-04-07, 08:33 PM

i'm definitely interested in this. my missus has just given me a pass for the 13th.

Can i volunteer to be the rear marker - cos i'm a newb and slow, and also know the roads quite well so i can direct any other stragglers.

Btw simon - which car dealer do u work in? Its just i'm coming to the Mazda dealers in Bury tomorow and seem to recall there being a simon there.

2mths

24-04-07, 08:38 PM

Hmm - If it does run on the 13th then I'll hope to be there... You can be the back marker, but I'll be behind you :-) I don't much like riding 'in' amongst people I don't know, in case they do silly things.

BigBaddad

25-04-07, 05:49 AM

Looks like me might have a decent turn out. We'll make firm plans for the 13th of May then. Sorry to anyone that can't make this date, I know it won't suit everyone. If it goes well then perhaps we can arrange another a little later in the year.

I agree with the whole bunching up thing, as I've said, I've not long been riding so I'm not good or fast. I'm a ride out virgin, so plaese be gentle with me:smt075

Cheers, I'm looking forward to it.

25-04-07, 07:42 AM

Thread now 'Stickied' and re-titled so it doesn't get lost in the crush. ;)

Skip

25-04-07, 07:43 AM

Thread now 'Stickied' and re-titled so it doesn't get lost in the crush. ;)
Does this mean you are going to grace us with your prescence K??! :eek::eek::eek:

25-04-07, 08:33 AM

'Grace' - probably not.

'Cripple' - hopefully, yes! ;)

Ward8124

27-04-07, 08:06 AM

Yup looks good to me i will try my best to attend!

BigBaddad

27-04-07, 05:21 PM

Looks like we shall have about eight so far, nice\\:D/ . I shall post a more detailed route nearer the time and PM all interested my mobile number.

What do you guys fancy doing about eats - Pub Grub or chippys?:smt017 I don't mind either but a pub might be better for a natter.:smt014 I've got friends near cromer so I'll see what they recomend.

Cheers.

27-04-07, 06:56 PM

Mmmm, Daddy or Chips eh?

I shall have to forego my usual response and go with 'Pub Grub' - as you say, better for a sit down n natter. Hopefully won't get divebombed by seagulls either! ;)

BigBaddad

27-04-07, 08:07 PM

I quite like the taste of Seagull pooh on my chips;) . Pub grub in Cromer, chips in Hunstanton and doughnuts and ice cream and rock and candyfloss and a ride on the big dipper :pukel: .

2mths

29-04-07, 03:15 PM

Did we clarify the non SVers thing? :-) If I manage to make it (looking goood at the moment) I've got a mate I'm trying to persuade to come along.

29-04-07, 03:22 PM

Did we clarify the non SVers thing? :-) If I manage to make it (looking goood at the moment) I've got a mate I'm trying to persuade to come along.

It's the rider that buys the coffee, not the bike - so yeah, non-SVers welcome.;)

Otherwise I'll be staying at home with my 'Blade.:rolleyes:

BigBaddad

29-04-07, 05:23 PM

Yeah non SV's are most welcome, after all non curvies are welcome too.

New Leaf

03-05-07, 09:51 AM

where are we all gonna meet up then?

i know its still ages away - buti'm all excited about it now. :oops:

2mths

03-05-07, 09:58 AM

I'm all excited too !

I am away from this Saturday till next. So get back from holiday and jump straight onto a days riding - woot.

A CLEAR summary of instructions of WHEN and WHERE to meet would be good as I don't know what state I'll be in when I get back and won't have been able to follow the thread.

BTW - I think I'm gonna be accompanied by a Blue IL4 - we'll be hanging around near the back I expect out of the way :-)

BigBaddad

03-05-07, 11:06 AM

There is a petrol station that has, I think a cafe on the A10 at Downham Market. There are 2 round-a-bouts on the A10 at Downham and the petrol station in between these.

If you are coming from Northampton you can take the A47 from Peterborough, then pick up the A1101 which turns into the A1122 at Outwell. This will bring you to the back of Downham Market town and a mini round-a-bout,if you follow the bypass and avoid the town centre this will bring you to the first of the two round-a-bouts on the A10. 1st exit towards Kings Lynn, then you will find the petrol station shortly after on the right hand side. Q8 I think it is.

I shall be there about 10.30 with a view to be on our way at 11.00.

I shall PM you my phone number.

minifun

05-05-07, 07:30 AM

Count me in! Sounds like a good route and pub lunch sounds great too :p

Em

BigBaddad

05-05-07, 09:06 AM

Hi guys thanks for your support for this. Looks like there's going to be about 9 of us.

Here's the plan.

There is a petrol station that has, I think a cafe on the A10 at Downham Market. There are 2 round-abouts on the A10 at Downham and the petrol station in between these. I shall get there about 10.30. Don't forget to fill up.

Leave Downham Market @ 11.00 and north up the A10 and pick up the A1122.

At Stradsett take a right unto the A134 until the round-about at Whittington, 2nd exit B1112 (little bumpy in places, not bad) striaght on to Weeting were we pick up the A1065.

Stay on the A1065 across the A47 at Swaffam and on towards Fakenham to join the A148.

Head east on the A148 past Fakenham, through holt then to Cromer.

At Cromer take the A149 west towards Sherringham.

We'll stop for lunch at West Runton about 12.30ish - The Village Inn is supposed to be good, I've booked us a table.

After Lunch take the A149 to Hunstanton. As we get to Sunny Hunny, take a right towards to lighthouse and follow the road to the seafront/town. You'll see a few bikes parked up (I think they've starting changing £1 per bike, robbing monkeys)

Spend as little or as long as we like here before setting off home towards King's Lynn.

The route should be quite good, something for everyone I think, long straights, fast sweepers and some twisty stuff. Chuck in some good company, food, candyfloss and some half decent weather it should be a good day out. About 5 hours with about 2.5-3 riding, depends on what you guys want to do. I've got to whole day but I've only a short ride home. It's about 140 miles.

Word of warning though, I've only been riding a short while and have never been on or planned a ride out before. Not sure about etiquette etc. so if if mess up don't be to hard on a old man.

I'll PM you all my phone number just in case. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Cheers.

minifun

05-05-07, 10:24 AM

You will be fine - if everyone knows the route we are less likely to loose anyone. Just ride your own pace! I'm not a big fan of leading but don't mind leading part of the route. I willput in my sat nav then I can blame that if I go wrong! lol

Parking is £1 onthe front at HUnstanton, last time I was there it was full though and we had to park in the main car park!

Look forward to the ride and meeting some new faces!

Em

davy

07-05-07, 09:46 PM

Sounds a good idea for a sunday, room for another sv??

Can get over to DM from Pboro easily for 10.30 ish

David

BigBaddad

08-05-07, 06:36 AM

Yeah sure Davy, you can never have too many black curvies on a rideout.

Skip

08-05-07, 08:02 AM

All sounds good, weather permitting of course, I should have a pass for the whole day, if not I will at least put in an appearance at some point :)

08-05-07, 08:46 AM

I s'pose I really ought to go and buy a map of this country's godforsaken roads. :oops:

simple simon

08-05-07, 03:19 PM

New Leaf,

If you want to meet and rideout from Ely together, let me know.

Si

Skip

08-05-07, 03:23 PM

09-05-07, 07:43 AM

I s'pose I really ought to go and buy a map of this country's godforsaken roads. :oops:

Its going to take you about 1.5 hours and ~70 miles to get to the meeting point at Downham Market - hope you are up for some serious miles that day! ;)

Hey, with my usual navigation technique it'll be 140 miles & 3 hours... and just don't ask me where I've been either! ;)

As for the miles - meh. If the weather's good the more the merrier - but if the weather's bad or I'm having a BLT (Bad Leg Time) then I'll give it a miss.

At least my knee is a tad more predictable than the weather.:roll:
Get out of bed and stand upright = a good day.
Get out of bed and fall over = KFC (Knee's Feckin' Collapsed).
Get out of bed and wobble a bit = :smt102

BigBaddad

10-05-07, 07:57 AM

Just a quick update. The meeting point garage is a Jet not a Q8. Also the cafe that is there is now closed, but they have services in the garage.

Weather forecast says Rain for the whole of this area, pooh.

Skip

10-05-07, 08:04 AM

Weather forecast says Rain for the whole of this area, pooh.
I have a pass for the whole day but I think the weather is going to scupper my chances of coming... (yes, yes, call me a FWB if you like!)

davy

10-05-07, 06:28 PM

See attached weather forecast, if it works........looks like rain and sunny periods.
http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.asp

David

BigBaddad

11-05-07, 06:21 AM

Try this link. http://uk.weather.com/outlook/health/allergies/weather/tenday/UKXX1390 this does change quite quickly. A few days ago it was mostly sunny.

I really don't want to ride if the weather is bad. I got caught out last night coming home from work, 30 miles. It was chucking it down, I don't have any wet riding gear and I don't have a fender extender. Started to lose the front cylinder about a mile from home, nearly had me off on a round-about.

Can you all please please give me a call on Sunday morning for a weather update and to let each other know who's coming.

Cheers.

11-05-07, 07:44 AM

Can you all please please give me a call on Sunday morning for a weather update and to let each other know who's coming.

Cheers.

Will do.

:smt069 till then.

Skip

11-05-07, 07:50 AM

Can you all please please give me a call on Sunday morning for a weather update and to let each other know who's coming.
The forecast is absolutely dreadful so we might have to postpone - but I will call you about 9:00am on Sunday regardless... :thumleft:

simple simon

11-05-07, 03:18 PM

I have a bad feeling about this..................as someone once said.

Sorry to say but there is no way I'll be out unless the weather changes dramatically. The forecast for today was showers with sunny spells. SHOWERS? Try monsoon like downpours :(
I am [-o< for a turn of luck and will give you a buzz on Sunday morning as I have been really looking forward to this and want to put some miles on the new toy.

davy

11-05-07, 09:02 PM

http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=cromer

Latest metcheck forecast, loooks not bad.........

David

Skip

11-05-07, 09:47 PM

http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=cromer

Latest metcheck forecast, loooks not bad.........

David
Bring it on, I like optimism, which is why I have got my wet weather gear ready just in case lol [-o<

davy

11-05-07, 10:07 PM

I need to buy some wet weather gear, might just wear my fabric suit instead of leathers......

BigBaddad

12-05-07, 10:30 AM

Weather is looking better for the morning:smt101 , but rain about lunch time. If we go does anyone have a spare rain suit I could borrow, size enormous;)

Just dried my front plug, now running on both cylinders.

I'll be up about 7am in the morning so feel free to call me from then.

simple simon

12-05-07, 02:56 PM

Sorry folks, I am definately chickening out.
The weather from 12:00 onwards looks to be constant rain and I have neither the waterproof gear nor the will to trudge through the weather.
When can we get fixed for the next one?

2mths

12-05-07, 08:02 PM

The weather forecast as per the second link that was posted is now summarised as "Partly cloudy" and on the 1st link (after i'd entered a county) it's showing rain as coming along at 3pm ish.

Now these are only forecasts and they will have changed by tomorrow morning BUT they will also be more accurate tomorrow morning.

For myself I am going to check the forecasts and stick my head out of the window at about 8am tomorrow. Then ring BigBadDad at 8:30 to see what the consensus is there.

IF it looks like it's at least going to start dry and a few peeps have commited to giving it a go then I (+1 possibly) plan to get there for 10:30ish and do as much of the day as possible \ practical.

I've just been in Italy for a week. The forecast was for 2 dry days in the week, rain the rest of the time. Weather was nothing like, we saw some spitting on one day other than that sunshine with occasional cloud.

Fingers crossed!

BigBaddad

13-05-07, 06:03 AM

Well I'm going to risk it, weather is lovely right now 7.00am, but will rain about 2-3ish this afternoon. We may have to cut the day a little short, we'll talk about it. Once I'm out, I'm out. I might pop out a bit earlier, I could even ride out and meet some of you at Wisbech or Ely? Give me a ring ASAP or text me to let me know if your coming, I may not answer straight away, might be riding, but I will be at the Jet petrol station at 10.30 as planned.

Better go clean my bike now.

New Leaf

13-05-07, 07:25 AM

i'm gonna give it a go too.

Its gonna be dry when we set out and if it pees down we can hide in the pub till it stops and then make a dash for home.

Off to have brecci and then dig out my waterproofs.

Andy.

Skip

13-05-07, 07:27 AM

Yup I am going to risk it too - its clear here in Wymondham, although waterproofs will be coming pillion!!

2mths

13-05-07, 07:39 AM

I'm in. Setting out at 9.

Bugger thats only 20 minutes and I'm not dressed, or packed or fuelled. Bugger bugger bugger.

See ya there peeps!

Skip

13-05-07, 07:40 AM

I'm in. Setting out at 9.

Bugger thats only 20 minutes and I'm not dressed, or packed or fuelled. Bugger bugger bugger.

See ya there peeps!
Yup same here, better get a move on! :smt064

davy

13-05-07, 08:11 AM

looking good see u there..

David

davy

13-05-07, 08:12 AM

Looking good, see you there.

David

BigBaddad

13-05-07, 03:22 PM

Hi guys, just to say thanks to others that that came out to play in the bad weather. I hope you all got home safe.
I had a great day:smt081 nice meeting you all. Sorry about my dodgy riding and the iffy coastal road:smt017 . I'll look for some alternative routes for a future ride, when the sun is shining, early morning might be better too.

Cheers.

New Leaf

13-05-07, 03:53 PM

yeah was a good day out. thanks for organising it keith. :D :D

we'll have to do it again sometime when its fine.:cool:

Skip

13-05-07, 03:56 PM

Was good to meet everyone, pity the weather wasnt great, but at least it was dry for the first bit!

Sorry I chipped off early, but realised I had less than an hour to get back! :eek: Just after I left you it poured with rain all the way home and I got soaked! Couldnt be bothered to stop and put the wet weather gear on so 50 minutes of riding in the rain left my leathers rather water logged!

Hope everyone got back safe! Here are some pics...

Meeting place on the A10

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/skip665/sv650/coast3.jpg

The pub car park, 2mnths and new leafs SVs and the two Kwaks...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/skip665/sv650/coast1.jpg

Davy and Bigbaddads black curvies...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/skip665/sv650/coast2.jpg

2mths

13-05-07, 05:42 PM

I'm home at last !!!

I had been warned by Paws about the tendancy of SV650s to turn into S325s in the rain and I have now personally experianced it. It's not an experiance I'd recommend. Still at least I knew what it was and was able to fix it courtesy of the bikes tool kit, some bog roll and some scraped knuckles.

Thanks for organising it BigBadDad and a thanks to those others of you who braved the elements to make today what it was (other than wet).

Behind my ears one was of the few places that wasn't wet on this occasion.

I done some piccys too...

http://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1891s.jpg

A picture of the only pointy to attend! Oh and some peeps too.

http://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1900s.jpg

Sunny Hunny - apparently.

http://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1907s.jpg

I'd brougth some shorts in case it the sun did shine. Sadly this was as close as I got to wearing them.

2mths

13-05-07, 05:57 PM

I thought I'd post some pics of the culprits too...

The man responsible BigBadDad, Mr "I don't like my photo taken" aka Skip, non .org-er Carl, New Leaf, Davy and since I've embarressed them all I included a silly one of me in my lurvely waterproof trousers.

http://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1894w.jpghttp://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1895w.jpghttp://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1896w.jpg

http://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1897w.jpghttp://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1898w.jpghttp://2mths.com/sv/norfolk2/img_1909w.jpg

davy

13-05-07, 06:58 PM

Was a great day, bit damp but great none the less. Nice to meet you all and a Big Thanx to BigBadDad for organising it all. Lunch was good too.

Thanx again, hope to do it again when its sunny.......

davy

13-05-07, 07:05 PM

23Hope this loads to the forun ok......orders being taken for prints...:p

Skip

13-05-07, 09:36 PM

Excellent pics everyone - glad to see you all got as soaked as I did! :lol:

14-05-07, 07:14 AM

Well, I'd waterproofed my leathers n boots n everything Saturday afternoon in preparation...

... but it was a definate get up, stand up, fall over day come Sunday morning. :(

Miserable looking weather, but happy looking bikers - cool to see. 8)

Skip

14-05-07, 07:40 AM

Shame you couldnt make it K - it took 2mnths about 1hr 15mins from Northampton to give you some idea for next time :)

Well, I'd waterproofed my leathers n boots n everything Saturday afternoon in preparation...
What do you use for waterproofing leathers? Mine bleached all my clothes underneath!!

BigBaddad

14-05-07, 08:46 AM

Those pictures are scaring me:(

I hope we didn't miss anyone at the start?

petevtwin650

14-05-07, 11:31 AM

Shame we couldn't make it.

Will keep checking the forum for the next one.

14-05-07, 11:41 AM

Shame you couldnt make it K - it took 2mnths about 1hr 15mins from Northampton to give you some idea for next time :)

What do you use for waterproofing leathers? Mine bleached all my clothes underneath!!

I use Nikwax Liquid for a quick and easy 'top-up' so to speak. Though to be honest I was caught out in about 45 minutes of downpour on the previous Thursday, pootling back from seeing my brother's newly spawned offering; only got wet where the fabric stretchy bits are on the inner arms and legs...

... and at that point they hadn't been even cleaned for almost a year.:oops:

So in embarassment I cleaned them with saddlesoap whilst they were still damp, then once they'd dried I got out the tin of solid wax and gave 'em what for.

Luckily most of my friends have throw-covers on their sofas so I won't go around leaving faint little waxy bum-marks on their furnature... those that don't just ban me to sitting on the floor for a week! :oops: