<!--quoteo(post=128880:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 09:30 PM:name=MarkyMark)-->QUOTE(MarkyMark @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->An action shot for the officionados<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I see three cakes and three coffee cups, but only one person 'doing the deed'. Where the others too shy Mark?
<!--quoteo(post=128832:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 06:01 PM:name=Guinness)-->QUOTE(Guinness @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I already know I wont be able to make next years RTT, not if its the usual date or anywhere during june till october<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Don't suggest we follow you[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=128893:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 10:17 PM:name=stu)-->QUOTE(stu @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Don't suggest we follow you[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
well, i know of a big campsite there. I'll go check it out for ya next week ;-)
<!--quoteo(post=128874:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 09:12 PM:name=Hartside Man)-->QUOTE(Hartside Man @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I STILL FIND THIS THREAD HAS RATHER AN ABSENSE OF PHOTO's come on get the pictures up [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Just uploaded my collection of pics, a few duplicates (I don't claim to be David Bailey!) and lacking any details as yet but by all means take a gander -
<!--coloro:#4169E1--><!--/coloro-->'03 silver TDM 900 with V-Strom handguards, GS1150 bar risers, givi box, baglux tank cover, PC III USB with K&N air filter, S/S rad guard, crash bungs, Tigerscreen, iridium plugs, braided front hoses, OEM centre stand, 15W fork oil & 10mm yoke drop, tutoro oiler & sheepskin seat cover!<!--colorc-->
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<!--quoteo(post=128919:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 11:33 PM:name=Paddy900)-->QUOTE(Paddy900 @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just wished i could have been there,<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So did Kris [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
<!--quoteo(post=128905:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 09:38 PM:name=poldark)-->QUOTE(poldark @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just uploaded my collection of pics, a few duplicates (I don't claim to be David Bailey!) and lacking any details as yet but by all means take a gander -
Excellent selection (but you didn't take many did ya ) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Why was the lorry wheel on that tiny block of wood ??
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<!--quoteo(post=128926:date=Tue 14th Jul 2009, 12:11 AM:name=Hartside Man)-->QUOTE(Hartside Man @ Tue 14th Jul 2009, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Why was the lorry wheel on that tiny block of wood ??<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
We did debate this, waiting for the water to boil.
Our thoughts were it was either to keep the cab level to aid sleep or some sort of security device to notify being unhitched or towed.
Any other ideas?
<!--coloro:#4169E1--><!--/coloro-->'03 silver TDM 900 with V-Strom handguards, GS1150 bar risers, givi box, baglux tank cover, PC III USB with K&N air filter, S/S rad guard, crash bungs, Tigerscreen, iridium plugs, braided front hoses, OEM centre stand, 15W fork oil & 10mm yoke drop, tutoro oiler & sheepskin seat cover!<!--colorc-->
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He parked on the wood to mess with the minds of the bikers making tea outside.
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=128950:date=Tue 14th Jul 2009, 08:56 AM:name=dapleb)-->QUOTE(dapleb @ Tue 14th Jul 2009, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->He drove over a piece of wood and didnt notice.
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It worked, but it doesn't take much!
<!--coloro:#4169E1--><!--/coloro-->'03 silver TDM 900 with V-Strom handguards, GS1150 bar risers, givi box, baglux tank cover, PC III USB with K&N air filter, S/S rad guard, crash bungs, Tigerscreen, iridium plugs, braided front hoses, OEM centre stand, 15W fork oil & 10mm yoke drop, tutoro oiler & sheepskin seat cover!<!--colorc-->
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Back home last night at 7.55pm. 3056km, less than 1 litre of oil. It rained as the boat entered Rosslare harbour and again as we drove into our yard!
Brilliant time had. Thanks to all for being there and contributing so much. Thanks to Guinness and Edith for being Earth Father and Mother.
Nobody has yet mentioned the Wicked Witch. Has she put a spell on keyboards?
The other cake owners in Markymark's posting above were us. Many memorable cakes the best for me being a chocolate tart outside some chateau on the way north. When we have re-configured the house (after leaving it in the hands of number 2 son and girlfriend for the duration) we should be able to find a pic of it for dedicated cakists.
Determined to buy a satnav now but one without the agricultural option that ChrisG's has permanently 'on'!
2001 TDM. 1990 Serow. 2004 DRZ400. Â 3 bikes, four cylinders. Who needs more?
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<!--quoteo(post=128975:date=Tue 14th Jul 2009, 01:10 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 14th Jul 2009, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Don't get whichever satnav Dandy's got, he took us down roads that didn't even show up on my satnag!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Maybe he still has wee "Gertie". He doesn't actually get any further in 5weeks its just thats how long Gertie takes to find the way. Having said that she took us up a forest trail that turned out to be an adventure of a life time!
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.
Had a great time with the bike running like a dream.
Loaded onto the ferry
Ebro valley
First night at Los Arcos
On route to the pair "o" knees
Campsite
Loads more pictures but not sorted as yet. Great memories including drinking and telling yarns till silly o'clock with Chris, Tony and G. Big Dave trying to get me into a double bed and hanging onto a TDM at silly angles around great European roads.. will def have to go again and the sooner the better.
<!--quoteo(post=128995:date=Tue 14th Jul 2009, 03:36 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Tue 14th Jul 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->the roads in spain (southern pyranees) are twisty heaven, with tarmac much better quality than France! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/pimp.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Have to say my limited cornering ability was not enhanced by the continuous <b>Chaussee Deformee </b>and <b>Gravellions</b> signs, though I'd had enough practise by the end of the week that I'd certainly improved.
Much was down to my suspension fairy-godmother (Dandy) sprinkling his magic dust about though, so I think he deserves a pictural reward.
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<!--coloro:#4169E1--><!--/coloro-->'03 silver TDM 900 with V-Strom handguards, GS1150 bar risers, givi box, baglux tank cover, PC III USB with K&N air filter, S/S rad guard, crash bungs, Tigerscreen, iridium plugs, braided front hoses, OEM centre stand, 15W fork oil & 10mm yoke drop, tutoro oiler & sheepskin seat cover!<!--colorc-->
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Pah, that's what TDM's are designed for, if you're going to ride on smooth tarmac you may as well buy a sports bike [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] I reckon my favorite ride of the trip was chasing Stu down that bumpy road looping west out of Le Buge.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now