<!--quoteo(post=185146:date=Thu 25th Nov 2010, 12:24 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Thu 25th Nov 2010, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->But you've both got 900s now. You just have to put petrol in them. There's no need for the pre-tour stripdown the night before.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->when you do 20k miles a year it dont matter what bike you have, theres always something to do [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.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:
Good to have you along, nothing booked yet, I'm easy on where we stay - clean, good breakfast and close to vendors of real ale are my only requirements [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=185734:date=Mon 29th Nov 2010, 10:56 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Mon 29th Nov 2010, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Calling the NW posse,
Paddy is coming over on the early ferry Tuesday 21st, would be at Lymm Services at around 1.00pm
so we have decided against the early start and to travel down Tuesday afternoon / evening and get down past the M25.
looking at a cheap travel lodge, maidstone or Ashford ?
Which means a leisurely ride on wed 23rd to the ferry, at 10.00
So ... Matlock and Peter7 what was the plan for staying somewhere the Tuesday night ?
Possibly premier inn at the ferry terminal - £113 for 2 of us includes evening 3 course meal, a drink of your choice, and as-much-to-eat-as-you-like breakfast.............roll out of the door onto ferry?
<!--quoteo(post=185730:date=Mon 29th Nov 2010, 08:41 PM:name=trevini)-->QUOTE(trevini @ Mon 29th Nov 2010, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wed 22nd 14:20
Tues 28th 13:50<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=185734:date=Mon 29th Nov 2010, 08:56 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Mon 29th Nov 2010, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Which means a leisurely ride on wed 23rd to the ferry, at 10.00
Cheers, Ivan<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Someone slipped up here? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
Booked in at the Kings Head on the Tuesday night too. I emailed the pub about bike parking and got this response.
<i>Chris,
What we have is a driveway at the side of the inn with space for three resident cars if required. There would be no problem with space for the bikes. The gates onto the road in front are secured at night.
Regards,
Mike & Ena</i>
<!--quoteo(post=185772:date=Tue 30th Nov 2010, 09:07 AM:name=Catteeclan)-->QUOTE(Catteeclan @ Tue 30th Nov 2010, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Someone slipped up here? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yep, it's alright, Ivan's not very good with calendars [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] We're catching the 10am ferry on Wednesday 22nd June 2011. Here's my provisional itinerary to date:
Tuesday 21st June, leave home, travel to Dover with the Kellys and anyone else who wants to join up. Overnight stop in Canterbury at the King's Head (booked).
Wednesday 22nd June, 10:00 ferry (booked) to Dunkirk/Dunkerque. Ride to Liege. Overnight stop at the B&B Au chateau du temps in Liege (TBC).
Thursday 23rd June, ride to Masserberg. Staying in the Hotel Heubacher Hoehe from Thursday to Sunday 26th inclusive (booked), depart Monday morning.
Still not sure if we're staying in same Liege B & B on the way back on the night of Monday the 27th, or if the Carpe posse has any other ideas?
Best laid plans, etc. Kings Head is full now, you buggers have obviously filled it [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] I'll have a look for an alternative later.
<!--quoteo(post=185807:date=Tue 30th Nov 2010, 03:28 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Tue 30th Nov 2010, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Yep, it's alright, Ivan's not very good with calendars [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] We're catching the 10am ferry on Wednesday 22nd June 2011. Here's my provisional itinerary to date:
Tuesday 21st June, leave home, travel to Dover with the Kellys, <b>Paddy900 ,Geordie Guy</b> and anyone else who wants to join up. Overnight stop in Canterbury at the King's Head (booked).
Wednesday 22nd June, 10:00 ferry (booked) to Dunkirk/Dunkerque. Ride to Liege. Overnight stop at the B&B Au chateau du temps in Liege (TBC).
Thursday 23rd June, ride to Masserberg. Staying in the Hotel Heubacher Hoehe from Thursday to Sunday 26th inclusive (booked), depart Monday morning.
Still not sure if we're staying in same Liege B & B on the way back on the night of Monday the 27th, or if the Carpe posse has any other ideas?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
2003 TDM900 in Yellow....Best Colour, Fender extender, Oxford Heated Grips, Givi luggage, Mirror extenders, GS1150 Handguards, Matching seat cover, Belly Pan, R&G crash bungs, Touring screen, Meta alarm, K&N Air Filter,
Centre Stand, Scottoiler,Carbon Cans......really loud, Stainless steel Rad Guard, 12v Accessory socket,
Me and Trev are staying at the Formule1 in Liege on the outward journey (£35 I believe) and maybe the same on the way back but we could all meet up in Liege for some cake and soft drinks i reckon [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
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