<!--quoteo(post=117668:date=Thu 9th Apr 2009, 11:34 PM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Thu 9th Apr 2009, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Might come and haunt ye in Exytitter instead [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
thats almost enough of an excuse to make Wicky join us in France.....
"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, 2005Â
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=117716:date=Fri 10th Apr 2009, 10:46 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Fri 10th Apr 2009, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->thats almost enough of an excuse to make Wicky join us in France.....<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] oil get to sunny Frants one day i'm sure. But in the main time we're off to Scotland fer 10 days.
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.
You don't have to WEAR a high viz in France & Spain, but you do have to carry one in an easily accessible place fer if you break down.
Can't answer the clutch question Cats, as I'm not going [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=117920:date=Sun 12th Apr 2009, 08:08 AM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sun 12th Apr 2009, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] oil get to sunny Frants one day i'm sure. But in the main time we're off to Scotland fer 10 days.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Funny you should say that........ [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=117955:date=Sun 12th Apr 2009, 03:34 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sun 12th Apr 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->bring ya radio etc tomorrow and we can test em out<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Righty Ho Cap't.
Oh, and wear your Shades, I've been polishing.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=117920:date=Sun 12th Apr 2009, 08:08 AM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sun 12th Apr 2009, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] oil get to sunny Frants one day i'm sure. But in the main time we're off to Scotland fer 10 days.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=118000:date=Mon 13th Apr 2009, 12:42 AM:name=ajfergie)-->QUOTE(ajfergie @ Mon 13th Apr 2009, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->So Where u off to then wicky ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
up thru Cymru to southern section of the lakes district, fort william, wester ross (Hi Joe), reet up norf, possibly Hebrides, etc etc etc.
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.
<!--quoteo(post=119997:date=Mon 27th Apr 2009, 10:19 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Mon 27th Apr 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Someone got a linky for the mail address of the campsite.
Think I should let them know I'm coming.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Martin
if you're camping you don't need to contact them, see my previous email messages with the campsite below
quote ......
Bonjour Dave,
You don't have to reserve a spot if you come with a tent. For cabines,
caravans etc. you have to reserve. See you soon, the beer stands cold!!!
Greetzzz,
Renske & Pieter
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Robinson" <drobinson@hanging****.freeserve.co.uk>
To: <info@motocamp.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 11:38 PM
Subject: carpe tdm group meet
> Hi
>
> can I please reserve TWO camping spots. One for myself and
> one for my colleague, for the dates 7,8,9 July ?
>
> Many thanks
>
> DaveR
BD
MOTO GUZZI T3 with Le Mans engine, frisky for an old girl
YAMAHA Tracer 700Â
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
But David, I am paranoid [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]
Just reading thru' and someone mentioned Ortlieb ? ? I'm actually a stockist of their stuff (and Exped) The panniers they do are quite good on the 900 with the bag on top......If enough people want waterproof compression bags I may be able to do you all a good turn.
P.S not trying to drum up sales for me self.......just trying to be nice to fellow TDMers.....
<!--quoteo(post=120038:date=Tue 28th Apr 2009, 02:24 AM:name=torbay)-->QUOTE(torbay @ Tue 28th Apr 2009, 02:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just reading thru' and someone mentioned Ortlieb ? ? I'm actually a stockist of their stuff (and Exped) The panniers they do are quite good on the 900 with the bag on top......If enough people want waterproof compression bags I may be able to do you all a good turn.
P.S not trying to drum up sales for me self.......just trying to be nice to fellow TDMers.....<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Please tell us more, do you have a web link or can you post pics with sizes and prices etc? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=120001:date=Mon 27th Apr 2009, 10:35 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Mon 27th Apr 2009, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->But David, I am paranoid [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
CB you should chill-out a bit more....mind you I'm the last one who should be giving advice like that. hmmm, why am I starting to think of pots and kettles [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=104538:date=Fri 28th Nov 2008, 06:01 PM:name=aircooled68)-->QUOTE(aircooled68 @ Fri 28th Nov 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Anybody going from the northwest?
Dave<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I am just starting to sort put my details, and trying to justify both this and TT as an OAP
(I will be camping to save costs)
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