Heart Of England Bike Show, Sunday 9th May

[Mr Speirs]

I have a photocopy of it. Worth a try as you say.

[Lissa]

We're up and the sun is shining.

See you at Long Itch, Britney, and the rest of you at Gaydon!

[Mr Speirs]

Just got in, about to have a shower. Had a cracking day, test rode:
Ducati Hypermotard 1100
Ducati Monster 1100
Honda Fireblade
Street Triple

Both Ducatis were very fun to ride,
Fireblade was hard to ride on the twistys but I felt it had much...much more to give on nice open roads but unfortunately I couldn't explore as mr Plod behind me would've been angry
Street Triple was horrible, couldn't get on with the engine noise (that whirring) and as a result was short shifting. It wasn't run in yet too so had blue LEDs in my face after just 6000rpm.

RacingDavis decided that he didn't want his bike anymore and chucked his keys away, but fortunately a passer by found them and handed them in so he's now stuck with it.

Hope you had a good ride later Pete n Lissa.

Mr hunter of the squirrel variety test rode almost everything...even the boring Yamaha's. There wasn't anything remotely interesting from Yamaha.

Ta muchly guys, had a blast.

Im back too, I had a go on the Fireblade and the Ducati 848.

I found the 'blade to be a brilliant bike, smooth, light, easy to ride and very quick. I actually thought it was quite easy to get into corners. Overall a brilliant bike but it doesn't stir the soul, fantastically capable but pretty dull.

The 848 felt industrial, the gears required much more work than the 'blade it was not as smooth or anywhere near as easy to ride. It again was very quick and felt willing to dive into corners. Thing is, for all its faults I would have an 848 over the blade any day. (Which is why I took it out twice )

I tried to get rid of my bike but some unhelpful person did the honest thing and handed my keys in.

Twas a great day

[squirrel_hunter]

Good to see you guys, twas a fun day. Lots of time on bikes for me, write ups may follow.

And not all the Yamahas were boring, they had the fastest Pogo Stick I'd ever been on...

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

RacingDavis decided that he didn't want his bike anymore and chucked his keys away, but fortunately a passer by found them and handed them in so he's now stuck with it.

Hope you had a good ride later Pete n Lissa.

Originally Posted by ravingdavis

I tried to get rid of my bike but some unhelpful person did the honest thing and handed my keys in.

Glad your keys turned up RD. Really generous offer of Mr Speirs to run you home and get your spare set, although , ultimately not required.

We ended up at Foxes Diner via a nice circuitous route. Didn't see a drop of rain all day too.

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Good to see you guys, twas a fun day.

In some ways we wished we had stayed as there was plenty to see and do, especially as the museum was free entry. Pity more orgers didn't partake.

[squirrel_hunter]

Yeah I did think about the Museum afterwards. I only went in to use the loo and with my tight schedule didn't have time to look around, could do with going back.

Spotted you guys on the A34 as I was heading home through the road works. Gave you a wave, but you missed me. I also have a picture of somebody's test ride...

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Spotted you guys on the A34 as I was heading home through the road works. Gave you a wave, but you missed me. I also have a picture of somebody's test ride...

Think I must've been concentrating on catching up with a Tuono. back at you

I'm sure a pic of some numpty's test ride isn't worth posting. If you know what I mean!

[squirrel_hunter]

I which case I will not post this photo...



To be honest, the photographer isn't that good at the taking photographs thing so its best if we leave it unseen.

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Lissa was right. Looking at that pic, there would be no room for any luggage. There's barely room for Larry!