First of all, I would like to thank everyone who turned up for, well, turning up, especially those who had further to travel, because without you guys and gals, it wouldn't have happened!
I think a big thank you is also in order to JG and Landy for putting together a fine route for us. Top job guys!
The weather was kinder than it may have been and I think everyone enjoyed the day. I know Jase (Varadero guy)and I did, despite being a little chilly and mildly damp on the way home.
What happened to you Pict? I didn't see what happened to you at the start?
There was some talk of doing it all again on a different route, north Norfolk coast maybe? once the weather improves a bit, so what do you think?
Nice ride today - The boy & me thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all
Also enjoyed The Bury Homebase Swopshop and Pict's Burgman Boot Sale [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Many thanks to Landy & JG for organising it all
Also thanks to Stormy & Andrea for the company on the ride down.
Really like those Trixxies......................................Mmmmmmmmmmmm...........SHINY !!!!
Man of the Match.........Has to go to Tony.......who managed to take TWO of his bikes on ONE rideout !!!!
And hats off to your mate who rode the Trixxie, Tony.......Good riding fer someone who only passed his test yesterday.
<!--quoteo(post=77493:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 06:34 PM:name=trevini)-->QUOTE(trevini @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->What happened to you Pict? I didn't see what happened to you at the start?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I went via the lorry park with Landy to check for any lost souls, then a *@?&%$! bus got in the way coming round the A14 roundabout and we lost contact. Finished it for me as I'd not printed off a map of the route. Ho hum. Am certainly up for a summer seasidey trip if I'm around - might even bring the wee tent for overnight? Thanks to you and others for organising the day - enjoyed it while it lasted. Hope the long-haulers got home safe and sound before the nastier weather struck..
Tony,Warren&Mel home safe, but warren and trixy returned on the back of a recovery truck after a slight incident coming out of sudbury when he found a large brick or 2 in the middle of the road
trixy aint looking so good [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/help.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=77512:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:36 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Tony,Warren&Mel home safe, but warren and trixy returned on the back of a recovery truck after a slight incident coming out of sudbury when he found a large brick or 2 in the middle of the road
trixy aint looking so good [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/help.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Oh sh*te!! I presume Warren survived intact?
In the world of I.T. anything is possible (but only according to those that don't understand the problem)
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2007 900 with Scottoiler, Starcom communications system, Givi engine bars, Stebel Magnum horn, ATC-2k digital video camera, Fender Extender, Vario winglet, seat, wheels, noisy engine type thing...
VFR 800 VTEC with Starcom communications system, ATC-2k digital video camera, seat, wheels, slightly different noisy engine type thing...
What's the damage ??? (To them both! - Warren must be gutted [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img] )
Mind you, every cloud has a silver.........& all that.......You could think about an R1 front end like Stormy's [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]
yeah bruised pride, shoulder & meat/veg but otherwise he's ok
trixy needs new plastics, left clipon, new front wheel and the can needs polishing to remove a little bit of gravel rash
in his defence i only just missed the brick by diving deep, the bloody thing was right on the riding line [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
i saw it all happen in my mirrors....he hit the brick at 50-60 going into a right hand bend, skipped to the side bounced up the curb, kept it going along the verge, but it turned into a tank slapper as he tryed to get it off the verge onto the road, he then parted company with the bike
trixy went down the road and he went back up the verge missing a tree and the 'welcome to suffolk' sign
funny thing was he crashed in suffolk and stopped in essex....right on the border [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.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:
Sounds like it's gonna sting in the morning !
Buy him a stiff Single Malt from me & tell him he done well today [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
Sounds like he took YOUR accident [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=77502:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:14 PM:name=sidestand)-->QUOTE(sidestand @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Man of the Match.........Has to go to Tony.......who managed to take TWO of his bikes on ONE rideout !!!!And hats off to your mate who rode the Trixxie, Tony.......Good riding fer someone who only passed his test yesterday.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Tony weren't the only 2-bike-one-rider team present!The TDM and TRX we rode down on are both mine, and it appears that Trixies are good for new riders, everyone seems to like them!Good day out, so whats next then????<!--quoteo(post=77512:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:36 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Tony,Warren&Mel home safe, but warren and trixy returned on the back of a recovery truck after a slight incident coming out of sudbury when he found a large brick or 2 in the middle of the roadtrixy aint looking so good [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/help.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->pass on good wishes etc etc to warren, hope it all gets sorted asap.
RIP STORMY - killed by careless driver Oct 2009
currently owned ....
1996 YAMAHA TRX850 gone away for little holiday with Andrea
1997 YAMAHA TDM850 which are obviously an acquired taste. <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->I fink I'm starting to get it now....<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->.
1998 DUCATI 748 ... one way of keeping an old man broke.
1999 YAMAHA Thunderace <b>there is STILL no finer motorcycle</b>
2008 SUZUKI Bandit 1250SA ...... fecked by yours truly, but ......... still fitted with the worlds most uncomfortable bike seat. ouch!
<!--quoteo(post=77536:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:17 PM:name=sidestand)-->QUOTE(sidestand @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Buy him a stiff Single Malt from me<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
But don't let him put Coke in it this time! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
A cross-county crash - impressive stuff - and pleased to hear that he missed signs, tree's etc to fight another day
In the world of I.T. anything is possible (but only according to those that don't understand the problem)
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2007 900 with Scottoiler, Starcom communications system, Givi engine bars, Stebel Magnum horn, ATC-2k digital video camera, Fender Extender, Vario winglet, seat, wheels, noisy engine type thing...
VFR 800 VTEC with Starcom communications system, ATC-2k digital video camera, seat, wheels, slightly different noisy engine type thing...
<!--quoteo(post=77540:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:28 PM:name=Stuart-900)-->QUOTE(Stuart-900 @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->A cross-county crash - impressive stuff - and pleased to hear that he missed signs, tree's etc to fight another day<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I had a cross-county prang a few years back - binned a Pug205 in Norfolk, ended up in Suffolk. Biggest problem was getting the cops to decide which force was gonna deal with it!
Bikes wot I have had and dun't have any more: 1983 Honda CB125TDC, 1976 Kawasaki S1C (early KH250 stroker triple), 1986 Honda VF500F2, 1992 Kawasaki KLE500.
Sorry Stormy - I thought the Trixxie was Andrea's [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
With regard to another run, I was saying to Tony at the last cafe, that I ought to sort out something along the lines of my Lincoln/Wolds routes, or South Lincs/Leics/Rutland area if'n anyone' interested ? & it's not too far Norf to make all yer noses bleed [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=77512:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:36 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->trixy aint looking so good [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/help.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Oh Buggering bumole's [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif[/img] Glad he's ok!! He was doing so well too!!! Hope he's going round yours tom to ride again???
Oh you know you said you only paid a grand for it [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/excl.gif[/img]
Well think it's a bit less now [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
Now havin a couple of bottles of "Fursty Ferret" [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/badgrock.gif[/img] Proper brown beer Yum Yum
<!--quoteo(post=77545:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:38 PM:name=sidestand)-->QUOTE(sidestand @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->With regard to another run, I was saying to Tony at the last cafe, that I ought to sort out something along the lines of my Lincoln/Wolds routes, or South Lincs/Leics/Rutland area if'n anyone' interested ? & it's not too far Norf to make all yer noses bleed [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Good move [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] - you're well placed to bring a whole bunch of people together.from all over.
<!--quoteo(post=77534:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:15 PM:name=Pantboy)-->QUOTE(Pantboy @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->shite, hope his confidence hasn't been dented too much, what with only passing his test so recently.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->up until that point his riding was excellent, when the rest of us pushed on he kept to his limits, cant fault that
he still has the 125 to play with [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=77536:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:17 PM:name=sidestand)-->QUOTE(sidestand @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Sounds like it's gonna sting in the morning !<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->hell yes
<!--quoteo(post=77539:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:25 PM:name=stormy)-->QUOTE(stormy @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->pass on good wishes etc etc to warren, hope it all gets sorted asap.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->will do [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
Andrea was just as impressive, especially since she's riding on the wrong side of the road [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=77545:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:38 PM:name=sidestand)-->QUOTE(sidestand @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->With regard to another run, I was saying to Tony at the last cafe, that I ought to sort out something along the lines of my Lincoln/Wolds routes, or South Lincs/Leics/Rutland area if'n anyone' interested ? & it's not too far Norf to make all yer noses bleed [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->go ferrit [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/pimp.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=77547:date=Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:41 PM:name=Jolly Giant)-->QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hope he's going round yours tom to ride again???
Oh you know you said you only paid a grand for it [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->yep, he gotta come pick his 125 up from mine tomorrow, but his lid didnt survive, the flip front and visor ripped off [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
so looks like he'll be borrowing one of my spares
trixy will be back good as new, its mostly costmetic.....gimme a month [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img]
roight i'm off out to get drunk...raise a glass to those who made it back [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] and spare a thought for those mates that dont [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif[/img]
catch ya later
"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:
Right then guys and gals just spent the last hour add a page to my site go and have larf at the pics I took today??? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
That was a great day out. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
I know it's been said but well done to Landy and Jolly for putting the route together, and Trevini for geting the idea moving in the first place. Bring on the next.
Got home just a little damp so no point worrying about the weather at all.
Watched the GP qually and Superpole, had a couple of largers so finished a great day perfectly.
My photos are uploading as I type so I'll add a link in a bit. Help yourself anyone who wants any. Not that there's any that good.
Sorry to here about Warren. Real bad luck after do so well. Don't let it get you down.
Don't think I got a chance to say "Hi" to Stuart so that will have to wait till next time.
![[Image: Dinotrike.jpg]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m58/carpetdm/Dinotrike.jpg)
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
