ya i might actually make this one and so might Mole (my wife) as she's doing her test and getting a boike. Doordoing sounds good to me as it's nay too far away and the sun may shine too. SpOnGe ?
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir,
forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector," NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel
CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 20
07 on a dyno run it made
79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
<!--quoteo(post=97402:date=Tue 16th Sep 2008, 03:09 PM:name=Ringo)-->QUOTE(Ringo @ Tue 16th Sep 2008, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Let me see:
1. My place -> Any place in Portugal = less than 550km => Let's go!
2. My place -> Dordogne = 1300Km => I'll have to think about it... but the ride would be nice...
Maybe I'll convence myself, and then convence Oigres, and we both go...? Hum Oigres?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ohhhh i wanna!!!
But i am changing jobs right about now and i don't think i can make such a trip (gas keeps going up and up!!!) plus the vacation time is on a specific month.
I would really have to commit closer to the time of the trip.
For the rest of the team...
I know Portugal is on the tail of Europe has we say around here and that´s a prob for me to go out and you to visit. Hope
these plans of mine pay out in the future and if not this year maybe next one i´ll join up.
Behave
Oigres
Black MK1, 40k, CenterStand, Mushrooms, Alarm, Givi TopBox and Givi semihard bags on the side, leather tank cover, Lidl magnetic tank bag, Renthal 755 handlebar, hand guards (flucked when dropped), taller screen.
Er... one question, but I may have missed it elsewhere .... when is this all intending to take place?
as an aside ...
As far as I remember, the roads around the Berlin area are not what you would call "inspiring" from a biking point of view, so despite it being only 2.5 hours away from where I am when in Germany, I'd not go to Berlin.
Dordogne sounds nice, just want to know when.
However, for those who might be interested in a "non RTT/MT event" German trip next year, the Harz Mountains are only a couple of hours south of us, so if anyone wanted to have a trip there and wanted to stop off at our place, you'd be welcome, especially if you take the overnight ferry from Harwich to Esjberg (Denmark) and head south towards Hamburg.
Mike
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=98872:date=Tue 30th Sep 2008, 09:16 PM:name=stormy)-->QUOTE(stormy @ Tue 30th Sep 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Er... one question, but I may have missed it elsewhere .... when is this all intending to take place?
as an aside ...
As far as I remember, the roads around the Berlin area are not what you would call "inspiring" from a biking point of view, so despite it being only 2.5 hours away from where I am when in Germany, I'd not go to Berlin.
Dordogne sounds nice, just want to know when.
However, for those who might be interested in a "non RTT/MT event" German trip next year, the Harz Mountains are only a couple of hours south of us, so if anyone wanted to have a trip there and wanted to stop off at our place, you'd be welcome, especially if you take the overnight ferry from Harwich to Esjberg (Denmark) and head south towards Hamburg.
Mike<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think it is to be the traditional first week of July.
2001 TDM. 1990 Serow. 2004 DRZ400. Â 3 bikes, four cylinders. Who needs more?
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<!--quoteo(post=98887:date=Tue 30th Sep 2008, 09:44 PM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Tue 30th Sep 2008, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I think it is to be the traditional first week of July.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
OK, cheers......
hunts for diary and pencil! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
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=98872:date=Tue 30th Sep 2008, 09:16 PM:name=stormy)-->QUOTE(stormy @ Tue 30th Sep 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Er... one question, but I may have missed it elsewhere .... when is this all intending to take place?
as an aside ...
As far as I remember, the roads around the Berlin area are not what you would call "inspiring" from a biking point of view, so despite it being only 2.5 hours away from where I am when in Germany, I'd not go to Berlin.
Dordogne sounds nice, just want to know when.
However, for those who might be interested in a "non RTT/MT event" German trip next year, the Harz Mountains are only a couple of hours south of us, so if anyone wanted to have a trip there and wanted to stop off at our place, you'd be welcome, especially if you take the overnight ferry from Harwich to Esjberg (Denmark) and head south towards Hamburg.
Have to say they were some of THE best biking roads I've ever ridden & Simons' "little ride out" the mutts nutz
36 hairpin bends in 4.5km [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]
Will be going back there fer sure (if i can I'll do german Treff and stop off at Harz again on way home next year)
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
<!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->All Trashed Now... Pants... its a Cat B<!--sizec--><!--/sizec--> <!--sizeo:3--><!--/sizeo--><b>Mwahahaha it lives again!!</b><!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
<!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick<!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
<!--quoteo(post=99075:date=Thu 2nd Oct 2008, 10:10 PM:name=jht)-->QUOTE(jht @ Thu 2nd Oct 2008, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Did the the Harz tail end of August last year (me crash was 3 days after returning)
Stayed at Simon fullers B+B place http://www.hotel-harmoniebadgrund.org.uk/
Have to say they were some of THE best biking roads I've ever ridden & Simons' "little ride out" the mutts nutz
36 hairpin bends in 4.5km [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]
Will be going back there fer sure (if i can I'll do german Treff and stop off at Harz again on way home next year)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
True, the Harz are brilliant for bikes, Andrea and I go there 5/6 times a year, weather and work permitting.
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=99355:date=Sun 5th Oct 2008, 03:55 PM:name=stormy)-->QUOTE(stormy @ Sun 5th Oct 2008, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->True, the Harz are brilliant for bikes, Andrea and I <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->go there 5/6 times a year<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->, weather and work permitting.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
ooooooh ya jammy git [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
i is somewhat jealous [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
<!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->All Trashed Now... Pants... its a Cat B<!--sizec--><!--/sizec--> <!--sizeo:3--><!--/sizeo--><b>Mwahahaha it lives again!!</b><!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
<!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick<!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
<!--quoteo(post=99388:date=Sun 5th Oct 2008, 07:23 PM:name=jht)-->QUOTE(jht @ Sun 5th Oct 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->ooooooh ya jammy git [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
i is somewhat jealous [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Nowt stopping you joining us one weekend, goes for anyone else on here.
Overnight ferry from Harwich to Esjberg (Denmark), ride down to our place in Bad Oldesloe, overnight there with cake and beer (not always in that order!), easy run down to the Harz, have a thrash, return and repeat as above, at leisure.
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!
I have considered a trans euro thrash from Dunkirque to Harz & back fer a long wkend nxt spring
but me thinks the offer o'cake'n'beer would make it a much more 'pleasurable' excursion! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]
Roll on spring [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/badgrock.gif[/img]
I can't do it before then cause I b skint and have no work yet! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/waiting.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hm.gif[/img]
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
<!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->All Trashed Now... Pants... its a Cat B<!--sizec--><!--/sizec--> <!--sizeo:3--><!--/sizeo--><b>Mwahahaha it lives again!!</b><!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
<!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick<!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
<!--quoteo(post=99497:date=Mon 6th Oct 2008, 07:25 PM:name=jht)-->QUOTE(jht @ Mon 6th Oct 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hmmm
I have considered a trans euro thrash from Dunkirque to Harz & back fer a long wkend nxt spring
but me thinks the offer o'cake'n'beer would make it a much more 'pleasurable' excursion! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]
Roll on spring [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/badgrock.gif[/img]
I can't do it before then cause I b skint and have no work yet! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/waiting.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hm.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Think about May time, weather is likely to be warmer, drier, longer daylight aswell.
Mike
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=99506:date=Mon 6th Oct 2008, 07:48 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Mon 6th Oct 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Are we going to fix a date?
Im planning my Santander/TossadeMar/Andora/Dorboing trip now.
Dates are required [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
could we at this to the June MT08 run?
"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=98310:date=Tue 23rd Sep 2008, 10:12 PM:name=Paddy900)-->QUOTE(Paddy900 @ Tue 23rd Sep 2008, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I was just looking at the distances to the campsite in the Dordogne from various ports,
Calais 843km 527miles<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Livin in da saurf of England - I can probably put up a couple of people before hopping onto the Eurotunnel to Calais - if someone wanted a stop over - I'm about two hrs ride from Eurotunnel - and 45min ride from Newhaven ferry port....
Ohh and I quite like the idea of Dodoinge [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tup.gif[/img]
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The bike is faster than the eye or the hand.
Reborn MK1 - rubbish exhaust, dirty engine, missing bolts, missing mirrors, leathal rear tyre, crap carbs - but it doesn't ground out like my old CB750 Custom used to do :-)
Now with DL650 handguards and Garmin Sat Nav
Was going to suggest Portsmouth to Cherbourg Seacat, but checking distances to the campsite it doesn't help much compared to Calais (apart from being prettier) and would likely be dearer than the tunnel to get across.
Cherbourg to Saint-Aubin-de-Nabirat
No tolls - 800km - 10hrs
With tolls - 765km - 9hrs - 26.60 Euros
Calais to Saint-Aubin-de-Nabirat
No tolls - 840km - 10.5hrs
With tolls - 840km - 9hrs - 38.40 Euros
This was all from a rather useful site, if you don't have a SatNav - www.mappy.com
<!--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-->
<!--/colorc--> Gone but not forgotten!
<!--quoteo(post=99583:date=Tue 7th Oct 2008, 01:33 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Tue 7th Oct 2008, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->could we at this to the June MT08 run?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Could either do it the week before or after so its not too long for peeps. I shall do both. I have the golden ticket.
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