Had a look and my only comment would be the lack of time with my Mate Richard. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img] Have not seen in some time.
However, he'll live. Can't wait.
What u doing Friday? I still want a lighter jacket than the Buffalo. Looked in MPS, got any Ideas?
if we start early on the fri AM we should get to his in decent time, also the sunday is a short day so wont have to leave too early
working friday, if i can get away earlier then i'll have to go back to essex as my little sis is gettin married on Saturday and i'm the usher/toast master/drunkinthecorner
theres that blue belstaff summer jacket, defo not waterproof tho
also got wulfsport jacket but that dont have any armour and may be too small
i'll prolly be taking summer leather jacket and have a 1piece waterproof encase the weather gets a bit 'british'.
<!--quoteo(post=127137:date=Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 09:49 PM:name=aircooled68)-->QUOTE(aircooled68 @ Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi Tony can you recomened any B+B's / camp sites around pamplona ?
Dave<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
not been there before, just looking at the campsites recommended in lonelyplant/roughguide/cadoganguide
"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:
Sunday 5th .......try going up the C17 when you get to Gurb ........up to Ripoll - then the N152 & N260 back to your route to Andorra
The 152 is 40 miles of Hairpins through wooded hills .............& the N260 is mega-fast, brilliantly surfaced sweeping bends [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img]
I'm extremely jealous BTW - but I shall be down that way for nearly 3 weeks in august & me trusty ol' MkII is already waiting down there waiting for me
Let your credit card company & bank know you're doing Spain/Andorra/France .......or they might stop 'em
Get your tank filled on Saturday night, as the rural stations are genarally closed on Sundays (Andorra will be fine & is still under a euro a litre)
It will generally be warm over there - so I find summer kit with a lightweight 2 piece waterproof works best - deffo take light summer gloves with you as well
And the bike kit in Andorra definately ISN'T cheap anymore ! ( & your EHIC isn't valid there, so get some medical insurance just in case )
<!--quoteo(post=127162:date=Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:52 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'll have a Looksee over Reading way. A few on the Oxford Road.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->MTC area rip off with old 'lewis' shite products
MPC is ok but their kit its average buffalo stuff
Hairy Gerkin are a bit further along (got a "spend £250 and get £50 off" voucher somewhere)
<!--quoteo(post=127162:date=Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:52 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Missed anything? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->tax disc?
<!--quoteo(post=127162:date=Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:52 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->(Have to call the AA/Bennets for Breakdown)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
"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=127150:date=Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:05 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I still want a lighter jacket than the Buffalo. Looked in MPS, got any Ideas?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I just bought a Heine Gerick Air 2 jacket, currently for sale at £50 on thier website. They don't seem to have it in the shops anymore having been replaced with the £120 Air 3. Fantastic in hot weather, mesh pannels in the front and zip open mesh from wrist to elbow. I had to wear a windproof fleece under it at the weekend, and I'll be carrying a 2 piece waterproof so I can use the jacket as a windproof layer if needed. Think it's an issue with all these kinds of jackets though is get one that's a tight fit. This one feels reasonably snug when stationary but inflates on the move and at motorway speeds pulls on the neck a bit.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
Thanks for this info Chris, I don't mean to be a copy cat but I've just ordered one as well; a good jacket at the right price. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] Also ordered some summer gloves but hope I've selected the right size [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
Forgot to mention I found the crotch strap a little tight so I've extended it a couple of inches. Probably not an issue for everyone but I'm long in the body (6'2 but only 32" inside leg) and found it meant I couldn't sit completely upright. Not had a change to test the mod on the bike yet but it feels a lot more comfortable.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
Did my packing tonight, Bloody hell. I have spare room in the E21's. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img]
Due to the tyre replacement the light weight jacket did not happen. Biketits only do jackets up to XL. As most will know, XL works out to medium. Ended up in Farnborough and what used to be City, then Ifinity now motorsomething, they had a 08 abs in there, for.................£6500!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
Still need travel insurance, not going for Breakdown cover as one of my wingmen is the resident engine swapper.....
<!--quoteo(post=127605:date=Sun 28th Jun 2009, 10:35 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Sun 28th Jun 2009, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Did my packing tonight, Bloody hell. I have spare room in the E21's. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm so proud of you. Now don't start adding stuff just cos you have room!
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
<!--quoteo(post=127605:date=Sun 28th Jun 2009, 10:35 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Sun 28th Jun 2009, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Still need travel insurance, not going for Breakdown cover as one of my wingmen is the resident engine swapper.....<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
Kris just sorted euro breakdown cover for the TRX and it only cost £25 for the 10day trip [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
(shes decided her bandit wont survive and has pinched my sunny day toy [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img] )
try "VehicleRescueDirect" at insurance.uk.com 08454 500 620, seems to be a good deal [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]
cats neglects to mention his E21s are empty coz he has a huge topbox and a massive bag with his camping gear across the pillion seat [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.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, 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=127641:date=Mon 29th Jun 2009, 10:14 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Mon 29th Jun 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->shes decided her bandit wont survive and has pinched my sunny day toy [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
How well can she handle the TDM with full luggage? 'cos you're going to be jelous as hell when you get in to the mountains [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
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