SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum



Idle Banter For non SV and non bike related chat (and the odd bit of humour - but if any post isn't suitable it'll get deleted real quick).
There's also a "U" rating so please respect this. Newbies can also say "hello" here too.

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 13-06-18, 08:23 PM   #1
garynortheast
Member
Mega Poster
 
garynortheast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 2,475
Default Off to N. Yorkshire

All excited now at the prospect of a decent length ride. Heading up to N. Yorks to sort out some computer problems for my mate, Mick. He's riding down to Doncaster to meet me, where we're going to have a look at a cheap second hand Vauxhall Zafira that I may buy. Then off up to his place via a few twisty roads.

Heading back south on Friday afternoon via a few more twisty roads around the North Yorks moors.

Bike is sat in the garage with the tail pack on, ready to go at 6.30am. I'm just about to pack some IT kit in the tank bag along with a few other essential, then it's off for an early night.

Like a kid at Christmas me!
garynortheast is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 13-06-18, 08:43 PM   #2
shiftin_gear98
Member
 
shiftin_gear98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: At home
Posts: 756
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

Enjoy, take it easy.
shiftin_gear98 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-06-18, 08:48 PM   #3
Bibio
Member
Mega Poster
 
Bibio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: here as devil's advocate
Posts: 11,539
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

have a good one Garry
Bibio is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-06-18, 09:33 PM   #4
garynortheast
Member
Mega Poster
 
garynortheast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 2,475
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

Cheers fellers. I'll try and remember to take a few pictures!
garynortheast is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 14-06-18, 07:20 AM   #5
yokohama
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 280
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

Prepare for some serious wind.
yokohama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14-06-18, 08:31 AM   #6
punyXpress
Member
Mega Poster
 
punyXpress's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Riding, North
Posts: 2,664
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

Yorkshire food isn't THAT bad!
__________________
Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place
Now: Street Triple R
punyXpress is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14-06-18, 09:40 PM   #7
garynortheast
Member
Mega Poster
 
garynortheast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 2,475
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

Sat at Mick's house in Boroughbridge in computer lending mode.

Eventful day so far. Good ride up despite the traffic, farm vehicles, and miles of loose chippings.

Bought a cheap Vauxhall Zafira to replace my scabby old Peugot which will be going to the scrappie's next week.

More computer mending tomorrow and then hopefully a bit of a ride out and the trip home.

Back up on the train next week to collect the "new" car from Mick's, where it is staying for a few days.

And I forgot to take pictures.......

Last edited by garynortheast; 15-06-18 at 10:50 PM.
garynortheast is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-18, 04:06 PM   #8
maviczap
Member
Mega Poster
 
maviczap's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,096
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

Said bye bye to my Zafi after 13 years of sterling service.
__________________
We're riding out tonight to case the promised land
Make everyday count
RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius
maviczap is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-18, 05:42 PM   #9
Red ones
Member
Mega Poster
 
Red ones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 1,422
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

You did well. I celebrated getting rid of mine after 9 years of pain, expense and largely waiting for the RAC.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Red ones is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-06-18, 10:49 PM   #10
garynortheast
Member
Mega Poster
 
garynortheast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 2,475
Default Re: Off to N. Yorkshire

Home again after a "mission accomplished" kind of two days and a belting, largely cross country ride back down from N. Yorkshire. The bit from Derby through Uttoxeter, Stafford, Gnosall, and on to Telford was particularly spectacular with the most amazing sunset setting the sky alight!

I need to go back there again on Tuesday to collect the Vauxhall from Mick's place but I've decided not to use the train. I didn't fancy a one way fare of just under £70.00. If anyone on here is heading up that way on Tuesday and passing near mid Wales, I'd be happy to share a ride and fuel costs with them!

Quote:
Originally Posted by maviczap View Post
Said bye bye to my Zafi after 13 years of sterling service.
Was yours one of the pre 2005 models Mav? Hope mine proves as reliable. It's a 2008 1900 diesel. It needs a little bit of tidying up but it drove very nicely from Doncaster to Boroughbridge.

Last edited by garynortheast; 15-06-18 at 11:02 PM.
garynortheast is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
New to Yorkshire, hello! Alexander94 Pennine Massive 4 06-03-14 09:28 AM
Yorkshire! What to do? timwilky Idle Banter 17 16-06-11 07:43 PM
The Sun Inn - Yorkshire muddi The Good The Bad and The Ugly Pub and Cafe guide 6 20-08-10 06:03 PM
Yorkshire ThEGr33k Idle Banter 15 11-09-07 12:01 PM
Ey up from a Yorkshire lad! Jase22 Pennine Massive 3 24-08-05 09:18 AM


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:09 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.