Rtt 09

[steve-evans]

Wish I'd stood for election to the European parliment coz then I'd be able to ride through France every week and be hansomly paid for doing so; plus, with all those lovely expenses I could claim I wouldn't have to pay for the petrol and would easily be able to afford a brand new 9er and load it up with lots of goodies.

[zardoz]

You could claim for a new 900 every week.

[steve-evans]

<!--quoteo(post=125482:date=Mon 8th Jun 2009, 10:50 PM:name=danceswithmopeds)-->QUOTE(danceswithmopeds @ Mon 8th Jun 2009, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->You could claim for a new 900 every week.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'd have to get a bigger garage first [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[catsbum]

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This post was last modified: 18-06-2009, 09:28 PM by catsbum.

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=125560:date=Tue 9th Jun 2009, 06:54 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 9th Jun 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Came home today after a few days away. Received a letter and pressie from Pict for the Big Journey.
Thank you Ian, A nice man you really are. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yu.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ride with pride CB!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]

[poldark]

Not wishing to tempt fate now, but the wholesale Euro exchange rate has just gone past 1.17, which it's not seen for some time. It's rather volatile so may well yoyo a bit before we go but certainly looking better than earlier in the year.

I've already got my Euros for the trip, but maybe some might want to think about ordering now, though I am NOT a foriegn exchange expert and it may well continue to rise, so perhaps wait - who knows! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif[/img]

[bondy]

Well it don't look like i'm going to make it this year, gutted [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img] . So i'm going to hit the west country with the GF and a tent. Have a goodun lads and have a few cakes and [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] on me.

[steve-evans]

Sorry you can't make it Bondy but hope to see you on some other g2g. Enjoy the west country and lots of apple juice [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[aircooled68]

Has anybody who is going to santander on sun 5th got any ideas of where to stay the first night after we get off the ferry (mon)????


Dave


btw less than 3 weeks to go and there's not much chat about the meet.... you are all still going... arnt you [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]

This post was last modified: 16-06-2009, 06:02 PM by aircooled68.

[steve-evans]

<!--quoteo(post=126384:date=Tue 16th Jun 2009, 06:58 PM:name=aircooled68)-->QUOTE(aircooled68 @ Tue 16th Jun 2009, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Has anybody who is going to santander on sun 5th got any ideas of where to stay the first night after we get off the ferry (mon)????
Dave
btw less than 3 weeks to go and there's not much chat about the meet.... you are all still going... arnt you [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yep, I'm still going (can't wait) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Don't worry about finding somewhere to stay as there are loads of B&B's, small hotels or hostels which are quite cheap if you don't fancy camping. I'm planning to camp all week in France but assuming that our first night will possibly be in the Pyrenees I'd rather pay for a room as it gets absolutely freezing in the mountains at night even in mid summer.

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=126384:date=Tue 16th Jun 2009, 06:58 PM:name=aircooled68)-->QUOTE(aircooled68 @ Tue 16th Jun 2009, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Has anybody who is going to santander on sun 5th got any ideas of where to stay the first night after we get off the ferry (mon)????
Dave
btw less than 3 weeks to go and there's not much chat about the meet.... you are all still going... arnt you [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Still going and cant wait. Big dave and I are staying Here via the Ebrow valley and lots of twisty bits.

[catsbum]

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This post was last modified: 18-06-2009, 09:28 PM by catsbum.

[chrislarkin]

Still going. Have to fit new PR2s (which I bought as the Contis won't do the full journey) and do front brakes (clean calipers, new pads).

[dandywarhol]

Don't know how I'm gonna pack all my stuff in! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

[sidestand]

<!--quoteo(post=126390:date=Tue 16th Jun 2009, 06:43 PM:name=Saga Lout)-->QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Tue 16th Jun 2009, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Yep, I'm still going (can't wait) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Don't worry about finding somewhere to stay as there are loads of B&B's, small hotels or hostels which are quite cheap if you don't fancy camping. I'm planning to camp all week in France but assuming that our first night will possibly be in the Pyrenees I'd rather pay for a room as it gets absolutely freezing in the mountains at night even in mid summer.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

It takes longer than you think to get into the Pyrenees from santander - & the ferry docks around midday, so Don't be thinking of going too far into France that first day - Bayonne or Biarritz is plenty.

In the second day, it's worth visiting the Pic Du Midi - go there via Lourdes & the Col De Tourmalet.

http://www.picdumidi.com/picdumidi.htm

I really envy you lot, but can't' complain too much, as I spent last week riding around the Eastern Pyrennees on me MkII [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Even 'forgot' to bring it back, so it's there waiting for me Summer Hols in August - two weeks of early morning blasts around the Corbieres [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img]

This post was last modified: 16-06-2009, 09:53 PM by sidestand.

[ChrisG]

<!--quoteo(post=126411:date=Tue 16th Jun 2009, 09:45 PM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Tue 16th Jun 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Still going. Have to fit new PR2s (which I bought as the Contis won't do the full journey) and do front brakes (clean calipers, new pads).<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Thanks for the reminder. Need to replace my front tyre, just been quoted £96 for a PR2 fitted to a loose wheel which doesn't sound too bad.

Need to sort out contact details with your mate who's on the same ferry as me too.

[TonyDevil]

<!--quoteo(post=126406:date=Tue 16th Jun 2009, 09:19 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 16th Jun 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Im a bit excited too. Came back home today to do a test loading.
All the camping kit goes into the top box. Riding gear goes into one E21, clothing sandals towel and wash kit into the other. Tent on rear seat
Lidl Tank bag for Shiney Stuff.

Just rang my Best Mate [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img] in Spain, He's confirmed Tony Kris Ray n Me are welcomed.

Still to do:

Bleed brakes round Tony's

Airbox mod, she's running ruff as a hooker on a Sunday Morning

Metal mug, knife n fork

Foody bits<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
you are just too organised [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
i had new PR2s fitted to the bike yesterday (£220 @ RideInBike tyres Reading)
the old front was fecked, the rear had around a mm left before the TWI, but was a really funny shape so had to go
MOT sorted, tax expires at end of month tho [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]

i was hoping to have Gs old mk1 up and running for Kris to ride to the RTT but i think events have conspired against me and time is now an issue.
so it looks like Hoolie will be taking her bandit instead (which means i gotta order coils as they are dodgy when hot [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img])

camping gear on the pillion seat, tools & food in the left pannier, cooking & gas in the right, clothes in the topbox, tankbag for travel docs and camelpak for inflight refreshment

Cats me ol'mucker, i gotta bleed Kris brakes tonight so if ya wanna pop over you're welcome
i got loads of DOT4 so just bring ya self [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]

[chrislarkin]

<!--quoteo(post=126444:date=Wed 17th Jun 2009, 09:41 AM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Wed 17th Jun 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks for the reminder. Need to replace my front tyre, just been quoted £96 for a PR2 fitted to a loose wheel which doesn't sound too bad.

Need to sort out contact details with your mate who's on the same ferry as me too.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

pm inbound.

[ChrisG]

<!--quoteo(post=126458:date=Wed 17th Jun 2009, 11:12 AM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Wed 17th Jun 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->pm inbound.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Ta, I'll bung him an e-mail and tell him I'll be wearing a pink carnation and reading the telegraph. Not been on a blind date in years [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

[catsbum]

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This post was last modified: 18-06-2009, 09:29 PM by catsbum.