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Rtt 09
Anybody going from the northwest?


Dave
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I hope to make it from J14 M6 if I can get time off. Looks like the German G2G is going to be too long for me so I may as well do this one. Should know on Monday when I go back to work. I hope to use the tunnel as I dont like ferries.
<!--quoteo(post=104538:date=Fri 28th Nov 2008, 05:01 PM:name=aircooled68)-->QUOTE(aircooled68 @ Fri 28th Nov 2008, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Anybody going from the northwest?
Dave<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm thinking about it Dave, but I haven't mentioned it to Mrs Matlock, so not definate yet [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hide.gif[/img] . If I do go I'll be making my own way home and spending a few days at my Dad's place on the west coast, south of Nante. I suspect Ivan & Pete are up for it - what do you say guys?
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, 
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2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.


1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda..
 
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<!--quoteo(post=104542:date=Fri 28th Nov 2008, 05:39 PM:name=Dannyboy)-->QUOTE(Dannyboy @ Fri 28th Nov 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Looks like the German G2G is going to be too long for me<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

So go for part of it then [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
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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<!--quoteo(post=104548:date=Fri 28th Nov 2008, 06:02 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Fri 28th Nov 2008, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm thinking about it Dave, but I haven't mentioned it to Mrs Matlock, so not definate yet [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hide.gif[/img] . If I do go I'll be making my own way home and spending a few days at my Dad's place on the west coast, south of Nante. I suspect Ivan & Pete are up for it - what do you say guys?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Im going The Fri n coming home mid week.... the long way home [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yeahbaby.gif[/img]

Dave
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Just to confirm this then.

The 2009 RTT is July 4th to July 10th.

I am about to book holiday.
<!--quoteo(post=104548:date=Fri 28th Nov 2008, 08:02 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Fri 28th Nov 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm thinking about it Dave, but I haven't mentioned it to Mrs Matlock, so not definate yet [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hide.gif[/img] . If I do go I'll be making my own way home and spending a few days at my Dad's place on the west coast, south of Nante. I suspect Ivan & Pete are up for it - what do you say guys?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

count me in

pete
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<!--quoteo(post=104559:date=Fri 28th Nov 2008, 07:31 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Fri 28th Nov 2008, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just to confirm this then.

The 2009 RTT is July 4th to July 10th.

I am about to book holiday.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

or 4th to 11th Martin.

I'll wait until after Christmas to ask for confirmed numbers and try to get some discounts.
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Thanks
I am booking 3rd to 12th to be sure.

Cant wait!!

Any Mountains to play with? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=104594:date=Fri 28th Nov 2008, 11:09 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Fri 28th Nov 2008, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks
I am booking 3rd to 12th to be sure.

Cant wait!!
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Any Mountains to play with? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]<!--colorc-->

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there will be if me missus goes...
spyball alarm/immob,
bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir,
forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"
NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel
CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.

engine changed july 20
07 on a dyno run it made
79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.


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<!--quoteo(post=104651:date=Sat 29th Nov 2008, 01:31 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sat 29th Nov 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->there will be if me missus goes...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Has Mrs Wicky passed her test yet?
Mrs MarkyMark did the deal on a Deauville today so she could "go touring".

So - thats 2 more added to the list.

Markymark & Mrs_Markymark
XT1200Z - Big and bouncy

GTR1400 - Chaufer the wife.

XT660Z - Fun and commute.

TDM900 - Yellow.
my girly wants to join in for the MT and RTT (it would be useful as she speaks fluent german and pretty good french/italian etc)
but i aint havin a pillion plus camping gear for 2 weeks, it really messes up the handling
so guessin it may cost me a DAS course.....and probably another bike [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
hmmmm [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doubtfull.gif[/img] maybe i should start lookin for a bigger bike for her....if its sat on her driveway blocking her 125in it may persuade her
"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:
Well you had best make your mind up afore the new rules come in if they havny already [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=104908:date=Mon 1st Dec 2008, 04:25 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Mon 1st Dec 2008, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->hmmmm [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doubtfull.gif[/img] maybe i should start lookin for a bigger bike for her....if its sat on her driveway blocking her 125in it may persuade her<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

You must have enough spares you could build her a TDM [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
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.



[Image: post-1-1152402501.jpg][Image: post-1-1150550726.gif][Image: post-1-1150559830.gif]
<!--quoteo(post=104934:date=Mon 1st Dec 2008, 08:49 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Mon 1st Dec 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->You must have enough spares you could build her a TDM [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
well i may have just acquired another one [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hidden.gif[/img] but its a bit big for her [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/evillaff.gif[/img]
she wants a 400-500 to start with
thinkin either bandit 400 or a GS500
both easy to work on and lots of parts available
"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:
Give hers yours... 'Slap' you become gay and buy yellow.

We all win,,,
<!--quoteo(post=104972:date=Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 12:28 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->well i may have just acquired another one [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hidden.gif[/img] but its a bit big for her [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/evillaff.gif[/img]
she wants a 400-500 to start with
thinkin either bandit 400 or a GS500
both easy to work on and lots of parts available<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I always liked the Honda CB500 - virtually trouble free, runs like a sensible bike up to 9K then goes a bit mental for a 500, handles well, easy to maintain and it's a twin!
2001 TDM. 1990 Serow. 2004 DRZ400.  3 bikes, four cylinders. Who needs more?

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"Caelum non animum mutant qui trans mare current" Horace.

<a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.hellshaw.com/flann/pint.html">"A Pint of Plain is Your Only Man"</a>


Founder of TSRMCMAS.
<!--quoteo(post=104975:date=Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 12:40 AM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Give hers yours... 'Slap' you become gay and buy yellow.

We all win,,,<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
you just want an excuse to feel my bum again

<!--quoteo(post=104989:date=Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 09:40 AM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I always liked the Honda CB500 - virtually trouble free, runs like a sensible bike up to 9K then goes a bit mental for a 500, handles well, easy to maintain and it's a twin!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
hmmm.......perfect excuse for me to get out and do some test rides [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.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:
<!--quoteo(post=104989:date=Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 09:40 AM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Tue 2nd Dec 2008, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I always liked the Honda CB500 - virtually trouble free, runs like a sensible bike up to 9K then goes a bit mental for a 500, handles well, easy to maintain and it's a twin!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

That was the bike that started it all for James Toseland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CB500_Cup
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