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Comments And Thank You
I tought it was important enough for this to have its own thread
and not to be lost in the General Chat ( who ever he is ? )


I wanted to say a big <!--sizeo:5--><!--/sizeo-->THANK YOU <!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->to Chris ( TeDeuM), for organising everything to do with the RTT 08.

From the T - shirts, to the ride outs, meals, the Guinness and even bringing along his friends.

I thought it was Brilliant, although it was four days for me it felt like a fortnight, and I can't thank you enough.

I am really impressed with Ireland and especialy the south west...... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] I will definately be back...... RTT 09 ?


Thank you Castlegregory for having us.


And what a great bunch of OLD tw@ts you all are aswell..... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clapping.gif[/img]

I have never gone somewhere and enjoyed everyones company. The stories, the experiences with TDM's, abilities in riding, or just standing round looking at bikes, all good stuff I could do for hours.

Made a load of new Friends, can't wait to do it again.

Got quite emotional saying good bye........ ( to some. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img] )

Cheers, Ivan
I'm a TDM SNOB !!!!     "Adventure before Dementia"  

Kawasaki GT550, XJ900 Diversion, 2002 TDM 900 , 2008 TDM 900a, 2010 TDM 900a.
 
 
Yep, I second everything Ivan has said, Chris & Syra were fantastic hosts, even going as far as crashing to get the whole Carpe G2G crashing jinx out of the way early in the week, so the rest of us could enjoy ourselves [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img] For those that missed it, that part of Ireland is a fantastic place: Great roads (although a bit "challenging" at times), unbelievably beautiful scenery, friendly locals and considerate drivers.
Oh, and the Guinness does taste better over there!
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.


1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda..
 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

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I agree 100% with Ivan and Chris.

I enjoyed every moment of the RTT 08, To all the new friends i met.

The laughs and the pints and the cake (cant forget the cake)

To Chris and Syra and their friends thank you for a great 4 days.

Hope to meet you all again soon.
A Great <!--sizeo:6--><!--/sizeo-->BIG<!--sizec--><!--/sizec--> thank you to the organisers (Chris & Syra) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

thanks to all who made it across without the members it would be nothing [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]

noteworthy mentions and heartfelt thanks to Spongey (dave) for getting me out the shit (literally, well you had to be there) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clapping.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

Dappers as normal for keeping me sane [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] and being an all round good egg.

bondy for the speedy bits and for keeping me entertained, (when i was sulking) loved the spoon throw and the bench trampoline [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yeahyeahyeah.gif[/img]

Noel on his R1 for the hooning in the sweepers. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img]

niels / carol and the varadero pair (sorry my memory has gone) for shepherding us around [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

pict n peter for the early mornin crack ( although pict you need to work on the jokes)

paddy for the funny gags delivered very well [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

pete kelly and marky mark and tedium for the excellent guitar riffs and tunes and carol (a lady of many talents for the singing)

i could go on & on as everyone without exception contributed to a great week (even though i got pissed off with punctures), the crack, cameradery, and general spirit was again amazing.

Great time, great scenery, great roads, great company.

everyone in castle gregory for the warm welcome

and all the irish drivers who are so keenly aware of bikers and giving us the room we deserved [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

now i am starting to ramble so i will stop here
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !


A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM 


<b>"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".


"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
</b>

<b>"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
</b>

 

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</b>
Can I please echo all the above thoughts and appreciation

to Ma and Pa Larkin a really big <!--sizeo:5--><!--/sizeo-->thankyou<!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->,

it were just <!--sizeo:5--><!--/sizeo-->perfick<!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
MOTO GUZZI T3 with Le Mans engine, frisky for an old girl

YAMAHA Tracer 700 



RE Himalayan


Down to 3 toys at the moment, need to go shopping I think



I DON'T DO EXERCISE - if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put cake on the floor
Wot they said [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

I can well believe Chris and Syra need a holiday now.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now Sad

2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.



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thanx to Ma & Pa Larkin! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
an excellent week, lots of good roads/company/beer/cake [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img]
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
:

Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples

Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips



current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125



If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:
'gree totally with all that. You put a lot of time and effort into that, fella, damn fine job [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clapping.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
had a good time, met some good people, drunk some good guinness, Many thanks to those who helped me after my little adventure and hope to see you all again.
got one at last
<!--quoteo(post=90875:date=Sun 13th Jul 2008, 11:49 PM:name=maldac)-->QUOTE(maldac @ Sun 13th Jul 2008, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->had a good time, met some good people, drunk some good guinness, Many thanks to those who helped me after my little adventure and hope to see you all again.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
hows the leg doing mate?
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
:

Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples

Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips



current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125



If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:
Still a bit sore but a lot better thanks, I must remember not to do that again [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
got one at last
<!--quoteo(post=90893:date=Mon 14th Jul 2008, 09:50 AM:name=maldac)-->QUOTE(maldac @ Mon 14th Jul 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Still a bit sore but a lot better thanks, I must remember not to do that again [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I left on Tuesday, so did I miss something ???

Was it another off or falling over p!ssed in the Pub ??
I'm a TDM SNOB !!!!     "Adventure before Dementia"  

Kawasaki GT550, XJ900 Diversion, 2002 TDM 900 , 2008 TDM 900a, 2010 TDM 900a.
 
 
there were a few drops but most of those were off road or stationary (blown over by wind etc) so dont count

and no.....none of them were me [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
:

Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples

Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips



current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125



If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:
I nearly put the bike in a ditch on after a tight corner covered in gravel but managed to save it with my leg [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img] . quarter ton motorbike-1 my kneecap 0, bugger,
got one at last
Thanks to all
Hope to seeyou guys again somewhen
Chris
is that 'chris the lurker'
<!--quoteo(post=91823:date=Mon 21st Jul 2008, 09:12 PM:name=danceswithmopeds)-->QUOTE(danceswithmopeds @ Mon 21st Jul 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->is that 'chris the lurker'<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

LURK LURK


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