New Boy - SV650.org

07-08-08, 03:27 PM

Hello All,

As of 1st of September, I am relocating to Oldham near N. Manc., at least for the forseeable future. Which (if any) will be my local meet and where are the details of it as it'd be nice to meet some fellow SVers in that neck of the woods.

Ta,

Ceri

07-08-08, 05:04 PM

I am in Middleton, so not far away at all. I dont know of any regular SV groups - somebody will probably be along soon to inform us both if there is a group.

A good local place to for a nice ride out & a look at some bikes is Big D's in Todmorden.
Despite Todmorden really being in West Yorkshire, it has an Oldham post code & a Rochdale telephone number, so I reckon its more Lancashire really.

Anyway, Yorkshire bashing aside, here is a link to thier website:
http://big-ds.net/index.php

They are very friendly & always some nice bikes to look at - and a few dogs if truth be known.

Message me if you fancy a ride out when you are settled in Oldham.

Alan

yorkie_chris · 07-08-08, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by maultin

and a few dogs if truth be known.

Yes Ive been known to go there too...

dizzyblonde · 07-08-08, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by maultin

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Despite Todmorden really being in West Yorkshire, it has an Oldham post code & a Rochdale telephone number, so I reckon its more Lancashire really.

They are very friendly & always some nice bikes to look at - and a few dogs if truth be known.

Alan

Actually its not til you stand at my mates house in Walsden do you have the border puzzle...her front door is in Yorkshire and her back door is in Lancs

People are mainly nice at BigDs, their eyes aren't too close together, so the people who attend can't be that local

As for dogs...well theres a resident dog, big slobber pooch....in fact hes cuter than some of the laydeez....oh sorry you were on about bikes

yeah the show n shine tractor nite, with a few added ratters thrown in...including YCs

07-08-08, 06:54 PM

No regular groups here, but just drop us a line if you fancy a spin. I am in South Mcr so not far off.

GMS · 07-08-08, 06:57 PM

Where in Todmorden is Big Ds ? I went through there last Wednesday evening and didnt see any other bikes

Graham

yorkie_chris · 07-08-08, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GMS

Where in Todmorden is Big Ds ? I went through there last Wednesday evening and didnt see any other bikes

Graham

On the right as you go through towards lancashire on the main road from halifax. Theres a big steel sculpture of "alien" on top of a knackered car.

GMS · 07-08-08, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

On the right as you go through towards lancashire on the main road from halifax. Theres a big steel sculpture of "alien" on top of a knackered car.

Came from the Hebden Bridge direction rode straight through, left via A6033, about 7pm. As I said didnt notice any other bikes or aliens ( one or two of the locals looked a bit suspect though)

Graham

dizzyblonde · 07-08-08, 08:28 PM

As YC says, IIRC if your coming from Hebden it sits on the right, before you hit the bus depot on the left. Theres a new build housing complex opposite it.

timwilky · 07-08-08, 08:30 PM

I suggest you have a trip up to Rivvy Barn some sunday. then a trip up to Devils any day of the week. Then ask nice people to show you those roads only they know.

PS don't bother going to Yorkshire, nought to see, nought to do. and they will rob you blind. Then again at least once blind you won't be able to see how ugly the women there are. But you will be able to smell them unfortunately.

07-08-08, 03:27 PM	#1
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	New Boy Hello All, As of 1st of September, I am relocating to Oldham near N. Manc., at least for the forseeable future. Which (if any) will be my local meet and where are the details of it as it'd be nice to meet some fellow SVers in that neck of the woods. Ta, Ceri

07-08-08, 05:04 PM	#2
maultin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Boy I am in Middleton, so not far away at all. I dont know of any regular SV groups - somebody will probably be along soon to inform us both if there is a group. A good local place to for a nice ride out & a look at some bikes is Big D's in Todmorden. Despite Todmorden really being in West Yorkshire, it has an Oldham post code & a Rochdale telephone number, so I reckon its more Lancashire really. Anyway, Yorkshire bashing aside, here is a link to thier website: http://big-ds.net/index.php They are very friendly & always some nice bikes to look at - and a few dogs if truth be known. Message me if you fancy a ride out when you are settled in Oldham. Alan

07-08-08, 06:54 PM	#5
Dave The Rave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Boy No regular groups here, but just drop us a line if you fancy a spin. I am in South Mcr so not far off.

07-08-08, 06:57 PM	#6
GMS Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: York Posts: 346	Re: New Boy Where in Todmorden is Big Ds ? I went through there last Wednesday evening and didnt see any other bikes Graham

07-08-08, 08:28 PM	#9
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: New Boy As YC says, IIRC if your coming from Hebden it sits on the right, before you hit the bus depot on the left. Theres a new build housing complex opposite it. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

07-08-08, 08:30 PM	#10
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: New Boy I suggest you have a trip up to Rivvy Barn some sunday. then a trip up to Devils any day of the week. Then ask nice people to show you those roads only they know. PS don't bother going to Yorkshire, nought to see, nought to do. and they will rob you blind. Then again at least once blind you won't be able to see how ugly the women there are. But you will be able to smell them unfortunately. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.