TV IAM Rideout - 21st Oct
 

As there has been quite a bit of interest in joining the Thames Valley IAM (more info here) herewith a thread dedicated to the day.

The plan:
1. For those who want to meet before we go to the IAM meet then we could meet at 8.00am at the Shire Horse.
2. Be at the St Crispins School between 8.30 and 9.00am (here)
3. Do our observed rides, see what IAM is about...we are done by 1pm
4. Quick rideout for lunch?

Jon

Mr Ape - any chance you could sticky this for me :lol:?

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if im back on the road (which i bloody well should be) i think both me and the old man are game.

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Voted. :)

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I'm in...

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If anyone is planning on coming from the east, I can pick-up at Fleet or Hartley Whitney en-route. Bit of a bonus as I actually know where I'm going and what to do when you get there. :)


Make sure you pack stick-on beard and fake paniers to ensure you fit in. ;)

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I voted no but could have done with the reason "8am on a Sunday does not exist for me". Have fun!

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FYI - this is the response I got from my enquiry to TV IAM (if any of you want the attachement then give me a shout):

Hi Jon

Thanks for the enquiry.

You are indeed correct. The next group observed rides day is Sunday 21 October and we like to get prospective new members their early (09.00) so we can have a chat first to tell you about us, what we do, how we do it etc etc. After the introduction our aim will be to get you out on a no obligation ‘assessment’ ride which is like an ‘observed’ ride but perhaps a little less formal. Hopefully after this you’ll decide to join up.

The other option is of course to jump straight in and either join up in advance by post, or join up when you arrive on the 21st that way you will go out on an Observed ride. Just in case I’ve attached a PDF of our Membership Application form which you can print out as many copies of as you need then just fill them in and either post them back to me or bring them to St Crispins on the Sunday.

If you have any specific questions please get back to me otherwise we’ll see you on the 21 st. Thanks

Regards
Dave Simmons
Membership Secretary
Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists

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Stickied as requested.

Oh and I don't need to go, I'm a riding god. Taught Vale everything he knows.

The above statement is actually not true. I just can't make it.

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i'm in :smt045
only god knows i need the experence.:rolleyes:

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so who is meeting at the shire horse for this then? Im planing on bringing my old man and a guy i work with whos been looking to do something like this for a while allong. We will be coming from high wycombe so meeting at the shire horse seems like a good idea for me at least as that way its not my responsibilty to sort out directions. And for anyone who thinks that they are a bad rider just wait till you see my old man ride, its terrifying.

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But that means you will have to fix your bike. :)

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You can lend him yours. You don't need it at the moment. :wink:

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I would, but a botched fitment on a screen/tailtidy has left the bike with broken screws and inadequate electrics. Such a shame. :p

You on the hand have 2 bikes that never get any proper use...best let FB have a go. ;)

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How? :confused: Must be the easiest mod you can do on a bike :p

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Its a fecking pain on the R6. You have to loosen the 4 nuts that hold the mirrors, loosen part of the front fairing as it slots into it and then undo the 4 screws that hold it. You then have to charm the new screen into position without the little rubber washers making a bid for freedom.

Don't get me started on the tail tidy.

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I also claim the 'cripple factor'.

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I've fitted 3 screens and 2 tail tidies without incident... Do you need help?

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I assume you are mocking me and not offering help. :p

Anyhow i can't let anyone know where i live, as Warthog will find out and i wont be able to get rid of him. :cool:

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I supose I could ride your r6 but what would the point be? Its too quiet, has no torque and 4 cylinders. TBH I wouldd rather take the old mans bonnie at least its got character rather than being as bland as ice. On the other hand I guess it could do with someone to get the oil flowing if your not capable and whats the worse that can happen? your chicken strips get smaller?

As for having a go on the deauville, id be well up for that, ive ridden a few r6's but never a deauville and the more bikes you've had a go on the better.

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Also just how in the name of god does your screen have electrics in it? I know im no good with wires but jesus christ thats bad. You got a heated front screen so you get warm air blast off the front of the bike?

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Thats a great idea!

And I already know where Mark lives, he keeps pleading for me to come over but I am scared of his motives. :-P

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LOL....thats your interpretation.

Anyhow i've got my treatment plan with my physio now and i can stop wearing my brace in November. From then its hopefully a short time until i can ride. Of course it will be cold and icy, so i'll prob stay in anyway. :mrgreen:

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So anyone want to take up my offer of showing you where to go ?

Can meet Fleet, Hartley Whitney or Crowthorn.

Bunch of observers meet outside the estate agent in HW about 08:45 and ride in en-mass. I'll probably be with that lot if anyone wants to tag along. Otherwise hopefully see some of you there although probably won't hear about it until I read it on the forum unless you walk about with .ORG hats on.

Mine will be the blue naked SV with a top-box on it (I know, but I have to carry a lot of stuff) and a .org sticker on the swing-arm.

Remember to check the ear-hair of your observer. In general, more hair = grumpier and less inclined to have a laugh.

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Mark- If say, 4 of us turn up will we all be able to get observed rides on the day?

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If 50 of you turn up there may be a problem. 4-10 won't even raise an eyebrow. Mention what a good job I (Mark Harrington) did of spreading the word when they give you your welcome talk.Then I may also get a free cuppa

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Is this

http://forums.sv650.org/image.php?u=3583&dateline=2007

part of the course :?:

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Not until you've completed your wheelie and stoppie training.

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So, can we confirm who is actually gonna turn up?

I have an invite to go back to Worcester on saturday as its my birthday, but if there a re a few of us seriously thinking about it then i'll stick around here so I can go.

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Thought the Poll covered that or is the TV group becoming as excuse ridden as the GM?

Forecast is a sunny if chilly morning.

I'll be there. And able to lead in anyone from general Fleet direction if you want a bit of hand holding.

Unless it's snowing expect 2-300 bikes there so unless you already know each other you'll find it hard to meet up. If you get there early enough suggest you park in the same place to have a better chance of "bumping into" each other.

Enter the school grounds. BEWARE SPEED CAMERA CLOSE TO ENTRANCE
Turn right going between two buildings. You'll be in a big parking area.
About 50 yards is a turning on the right. Go down there into the smaller parking area.

There's a little area on the right hand side that leads to the fields. Takes about half a dozen bikes. If you all get there before 9 (which you're supposed to do anyway as a newby) good chance you'll be able to park up in more or less the same area.

Oh and no, you do not need to wear hi-viz or an old belstaff. If you turn up in full race leathers with a hump and other go-faster bits your observer is likely to think you are a speed freak and less likely to take you down the faster roads.

Hopefully see you Sunday.

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I'll be at the Shire Horse at 8.15.. Leave by 8.30.. The school isn't far from there, 10 mins or so.

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I'll be there at 8.15

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And that'll be on the Sat. :?:

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I like to get there nice and early to ensure I dont miss anything :smt068.

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For the avoidance of doubt, it's SUNDAY. This Sunday 21st October.

:rave:

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This is quite true. But had the subject not been raised at the local meet on Tuesday, Jon would have been there on Sat wondering where the hell everyone was. :lol:

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Hehehe. Almost Jon 2!

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If i'm Nick4 then it's definatley worthy of demotion to Jon2.. :razz:

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If I get a new front tyre before Sun (right hand side's got a big bald patch running round it)- I should be coming. Must've been from trying to get my knee down :rolleyes:

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OK, i guess if you guys are meeting at the shire hourse for 8:15 then I will go there too as I can find that easily. I will probably be there at more like 8:25 ish as I live a bit further away. I'll print off a map just incase i miss you lot but I'll do my best. Would be good to park up en mass if there are gonna be so many bikes.

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Almost but no cigar.