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Message 1.Â
Posted by Boxes (U9033954) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
Thought we should have a Bike thread here, tell us what you ride and add some pics maybe, have started with some of mine
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Message 2
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
great idea, boxes
I will try that photo thing when I have time, not the best with 'putery things...
we are off to North Wales next weekend for a long weekend of biking on really some great roads. Cant wait. Himself's been checking brake pads etc today on the machines we propose to take (Norge and ZZR 1200). -
Message 3
Posted by Eliza Bennet (U2508760) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
Nice idea, boxes. This is Mr Darcy's beloved:
He's just taken Miss D. off for a wee burn up the motorway. She wanted to test out her brand new helmet. -
Message 4
Posted by Silver Jenny (U12795676) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
Wow, Eliza, a beauty.
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Message 5
Posted by Eliza Bennet (U2508760) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
He's just told me off because it's not the best photo of it but I said I wasn't going to trawl through dozens of them. But it is lovely, innit? When he first got it he kept sneaking out to the garage to stroke it. Actually he still does, tbh.
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Message 6
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
my Oh got his new bike last Friday and when he was away on Thursday night his comment as he said goodbye on the phone was "kiss my bike goodnight for me"
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Message 7
Posted by Eliza Bennet (U2508760) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
Seems fair enough to me, GEm. You'd ask him to do the same for your bike...wouldn't you?
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Message 8
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
probably Eliza (mind you I'd probably ask him to kiss the children too - but then I'm obviously not quite so obsessed!)
Hope Ms D enjoyed her ride on the Duke - she'll be wanting one of her own as soon as she's old enuf -
Message 9
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
most of us sneak out to say hallo to the bikes... seems normal to me
perfectly normal
hope she enjoyed the ride on the back of the Ducati -
Message 10
Posted by Eliza Bennet (U2508760) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
She always does.
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Message 11
Posted by Boxes (U9033954) on Sunday, 3rd May 2009
lovely Duke, they just have to be rosso don't they.
Cmon GuzziNut show us yours! when I win the lottery/premium bonds and fill my garage with bikes I want an 80s Guzzi probably in full Caribinieri rig and for my other cruiser a 40s Indian Chief with those enormous fenders. -
Message 12
Posted by Eliza Bennet (U2508760) on Sunday, 3rd May 2009
they just have to be rosso don't they Oh, yes.
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Message 13
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 3rd May 2009
Anyone else goign to the GP at Donnington on 26th July? We are taking a posse (all on bikes of course - only two will be pillions and we can't persuade them to even try for their own handlebars!)
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Message 14
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 3rd May 2009
okay I want a medal
OH is running his new bike in - which is the standard 600 miles (however he booked the service in before he left the showroom for 2 weeks from the date of collection). Last weekend I followed him for 470 miles and this weekend we have done 310. Most of it was fun but some of it was sheer grind - we did a fair amount of traffic to get in enough slow gear work to loosen them off...
Bottom, right leg, both hands - all requiring TLC from physio and a long hot bath from getting chilled through by the wind today
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Message 15
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Monday, 4th May 2009
ouch! *passes GEm an industrial size bottle of R adox muscle soak and a tube of biofreeze*
moons ago, I had just got my RD350 back on the road. We ended up rebuilding it in the front room and our way of running it in was to go to Cornwall for Easter.
The X (with whom I am still pals) found out about this and asked the Bloke if he would take his old Triumph (TR6 Trophy) which was being run in for the third time (a story entitled "a tale of three rebuilds"), because it would put all my slow riding to a good use. The Bloke being an obliging sort agreed. Not realising that the gear and brake shifts are on opposite sides to a modern bike.
We packed up the tent and set off.
~We had an interesting time, including a diversion across Bodmin Moor at dusk, via small grassy roads. Not ideal on a skittish 2 stroke, finding out the "reserve" on the Triumph was a mile and a half, also on a remote part of Bodmin Moor and catching the terrible storms that were the tail end of a hurricane.
We got the bikes stuck in mud on the campsite three times and in the end gave up, being fed up with sharing the tent with two lots of sodden bike gear and returned home on the Easter Sunday.
The next Easter we went to Portugal. -
Message 16
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Monday, 4th May 2009
we've our first trip to France with two bikes coming up. Gulp - not looking forward to the peripherique!
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Message 17
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Monday, 4th May 2009
Peripherique is not too bad on a bike, the French seem quite bike awre and get over GEm, (our lad sez this is because French bike riders went thru a phase of kicking car doors on the peripherique if they didnt get over quick enough, but I think that's an urban myth...)
at least they did the last time I rode it, but that was on the T3, which is very loud & I knew if I stalled it I was utterly stuffed coz I had no battery! It died as we put the bikes on the train the day before in Marsailles...
my bikes dont spend all their time breaking down - honest
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Message 18
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Monday, 4th May 2009
Hi Guzzi - that's good to know. We're going to family in Normandy so we've done it loads of times before both by car (with me driving) and by bike (two up with OH in charge of the handlebars). I think my only concern is that we are likely to hit the periphique around Caen on a friday evening rush hour and it's about knowing where to get off. Must remember to put the GPS on sound so it talks to me in my helmet before I get to the right exit!
What with that and the almost 45degree U turn just above where their place is it should be a real test of my slow riding skills as well.
No biking today - just washing the dead bugs off!
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Message 19
Posted by Boxes (U9033954) on Monday, 4th May 2009
Gem
I envy your french trip, we are having an extension and garage built this summer, and loads of drives to alter, gardens to dig while we have a machine on site, so i can't see me doing much biking. forecast a good summer weatherwise too!
cold and windy here today so i just washed the bugs from my visor, still coughing from following a fume spewing bradford city bus on saturday, G reg, 17-18 years old? how do they get away with it? -
Message 20
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Tuesday, 26th May 2009
phew - well I made it there and back with only minor injuries!
We set off Friday morning with a twin each on the back and OH had all the luggage apart from a few bits in my boxes as he was trying to make it easier for me so I had all the tshirts and knickers and things that don't weigh much!
so first hurdle getting on the eurostar.... Got there early and they asked if we'd like to go on the train that was about to start boarding so off we went (no stop, no drink, no loo break but ...). OH went first onto train and I followed. As I got on the train the lady guide stepped out in front of me. Stood bike on nose then she moved and waved me on - she did the same to the guy behind who nearly knocked her over. Anyway managed to get on the train and park. When I went to the loo lady suicide attempt came up and said it was her fault I had to stop - no apology just a shrug!
Next hurdle was the peage,they now want motorbikes to pay so you have to take your gloves off, find your ticket in one of the many pockets, then count out your euros and then kit up again and drive off. Mmm - and all for a couple of euros each time!
Then it was the pont de normandie. Went over first bridge and was just about to say to OH well that wasnt too bad when I glanced a bit further ahead and realised I wasn't on it yet!!! Anyway we did it (and even got a warning for speeding across).
Next stop the Caen periphique which we hit about 5ish on the friday evening (think M25 with a bit more room). Managed that apart from one run in with a white van who wanted a tow and was getting close enough to get one. I have discovered the joy of touching the back brake and scaring them witless!
Final hurdle was the 290 degree u turn in a road no bigger than a cars width round a church while going down a 1 in 10 hill. OH did it but I got too close to him and had to slow down as I turned - and the inevitable happened. We toppled over ( 8 hours on the bike and I was pretty whacked anyway). Son was fine but I managed to crack my ankle on a kerb and then slither down the gravel (jacket did it's job!). Son and I picked bike up and discovered no damage so we hopped back on and he said comfortingly - don't worry mum it's between you and me nobody else needs to know and I think you are brill. confidence restored we made it back
so on the way home we did filtering on the motorway and lots of coast roads without incident. arrived home and debugged the bike, did waitrose and collapsed in a heap!
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Message 21
Posted by Boxes (U9033954) on Wednesday, 27th May 2009
Sounds good Gem, I think you talked yourself into dropping the bike before you even set off, on that awkward turn, glad there was no serious, lasting damage to you, son or bike.
we all learn from mistakes and I'm sure you will handle that corner smoothly and safely every time now.
You could not begin to describe to a non biker the reward and satisfaction of such a trip, but we all get it here, thanks for telling us, makes me want to escape too.
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Message 22
Posted by Dirigibles was here (U7278225) on Wednesday, 27th May 2009
Well done, GEm, I'm full of admiration for your nerve.
Fwiw, you can get a small magnetic tank bag for about a tenner, very useful for small change and other little bits. -
Message 23
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Wednesday, 27th May 2009
but as much use as a chocolate fireguard when you have a plastic tank
glad the trip went OK and dont worry I've managed some pretty embarrassing low speed drops in my time...
and yes peage is a pain especially when you loose your ticket...
we spent the weekend at a rally in Belgium, this included several meeting up points with the various members of our group and it all worked out OK! and a magical mystery tour around the cobbled streets of Bruges.
They held us for ages before getting on the train on Monday, blazing sun, black kit, not good. -
Message 24
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Wednesday, 27th May 2009
thanks all - and yes as guzzinut says my tank is plastic so the magnetic thing is out. I think I need to find a mate who can sew to make me a little pouch to go over my handlebars. I guess it's more of a problem for the car behind me while I take off my gloves, get my ticket out and then try without my glasses on to see the value of the tiny coins to try and count out the money so I don't end up with a pocket full of change! Problem for me is I get flustered if I can't get out of the way quickly - my husband keeps telling me to ignore the people behind, they can see I am on a bike and if they don't want to wait they could have joined another queue.
We came back on Monday - early so we got a train before it got hot but rode back to Bolougne on Sunday and got into a couple of jams which is why I learned to filter. As you say, hot day, black hot kit - not a great combination.
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Message 25
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Wednesday, 27th May 2009
baglux cover and city trail tank bag. Sorted out the problem for me
most tank bags extend quite a way down the tank making them not practical for females due to, well, having boobs... city trail is small (and really neat) and sits quite far up the tank, almost on top of it, so it does not interfere with your chest. Its quite low / not that high too, so seeing over it is not a problem. I've used mine on several different styles of bike and its great. Well worth a look IMO
as for not getting out of the way fast enough, well, it was that sort of antics that got the toll removed from bikes on the Dartford Xing.
I usually pay peage with a card, speeds things up a bit. -
Message 26
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 31st May 2009
So - fresh from my french adventures last week, this week was the kent coast (including filtering on the M25 both ways which I am quietly pleased with myself for doing).
Our new helmets finally arrived on Friday - BMW system 6's with drop down sun visors. They are very comfy (and will be even more so when the padding has stopped creating the very fetching chipmunk look) and quiet. More importantly the sun visors are wonderful as you don't have to have the on or off option of sunglasses and a quick flick of a switch raises and lowers the visors as needed. And you don't then arrive with the indentation either side of your nose where your glasses got pushed against your skin!.
And also importantly this weekend is the ventilation which is as good as the previous ones but better organised so you don't get as much wind noise (important when you are doing bike to bike radio) Highly recommend the helmets if you are thinking of new ones (and the whole inside padding comes out for a wash as well! )
There were loads of Harley's at the seaside today - just looking ats all that chrome made me tired thinking of the polishing!
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Message 27
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Monday, 1st June 2009
<quote>the very fetching chipmunk look<quote>
grins, my lid also squishes up my eyes, giving me the "hungover, havent slept for a week chipmonk" look, most fetching! -
Message 28
Posted by Boxes (U9033954) on Saturday, 6th June 2009
Anyone watched the TT practice on ITV 4, what about that 131.4 something lap, pretty impressive and crazy at the same time?
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Message 29
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Saturday, 20th June 2009
we went to the bike safe show at Hendon Police College today. Started off at the Ace for breakfast and then rode down escorted by two police riders (they even stopped the traffic for us so we could all go through the lights and round the roundabouts together). Bike show was brilliant - with stunt riding to watch and lots of bikes to look at. Went to the bike safe ride out stand and there were police riders from every county there offering to take people out on bike safe rides. We enquired, expecting there to be a big wait but apparantly hardly anyone was signing up so we got to go straight away. OH went with a PC and I got an Inspector. It was absolutely brilliant. My Inspector was from sheffield and I was off my routes so we got lost. So instead of the 30-40 minutes I got 2 hours while we wended our way back to somewhere I at least recognised! Great stuff about really smooth slow riding and reading the road so you almost never have to stop and some really useful tips about corners and road positioning.
With a police inspector behind me I was being a bit cautious with my speed - ever been pulled over by a police man and advised to speed up a bit??? I have!
Well worth it - they are there tomorrow as well if anyone is in town
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Message 30
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 26th July 2009
Did anyone watch the GP today? Isn't Rossi just fabulous - comes off and sparks along the floor, picks up self and bike and still finishes 5th.....
Thrills and spills galore. Just goes to show if you wear the proper gear you mostly get up and walk away.
We went out riding today - not quite GP speeds but plenty of bendy roads
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Message 31
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Sunday, 26th July 2009
nope didnt watch it but sounds good tho.
Took the yellow bike to work on Thursday and had a great ride there and back.
Currently planning a sort of mini tour for the week between aug bank hol and 1st weekend of sept, we will start on the southern coast of the UK and finish up way up north, as rallies figure both ends.
Fun routes and places to stay are being discussed.
When are you off to France? Gem
currently have unfeasible things crossed hoping that my old bike will be up and running for this, man, I really miss my T3... -
Message 32
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 26th July 2009
Hi Guzzi - was thinking about you today. A chap parked his Guzzi next to my Beamer at lunch time in Saffron Walden.
Your trip sounds great. As you say hope your bike is up and running for it.
We are off on 7th August - trip is Reims, Lyons, Montpellier then 3 nights at Carcassonne, then we have 2 more nights to decide where to go then hop on the train at Toulouse for an overnight ride back to Calais and home on 15th.
can't wait
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Message 33
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Sunday, 26th July 2009
not long to go now then, hope it isnt too hot...
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Message 34
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Monday, 27th July 2009
me too - I only have gear for riding in the UK so I'll melt!
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Message 35
Posted by Miftrefs Laura in Lothian bufily ftitching (U2587870) on Monday, 27th July 2009
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:18 GMT, in reply to GEm in message 34
Bookmarking.... three times in the last couple of months I've thought about maybe next year (not til after April, certainly) going and learning to ride a bike properly* and one of those week-long courses where they keep putting you through til you get through, so... I'll just lurk and be encouraged and get envious and read about what bikes might be worth considering (when I have any money!) and suchlike...
Great so far!
laura
*as opposed to sitting my CBT in 1992, crashing with no other vehicle involved and writing my legs off for most of a summer, partially responsible for the last few years' spinal problems, etc., etc., etc...
Got my CBT though - went back next week with two unbendable knees and somehow got through although Mr Cake did take me aside and make me promise not to go on "any really /big/ roads just yet" before he would sign the CBT... -
Message 36
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Monday, 27th July 2009
you've only got UK gear? Seriously, check what you are taking have a think and go shopping now, august in mainland europe on a bike can be seriously uncomfortable... You are talking to the girl who arrived in Koln and took ohhhhh about half an hour to extract herself from her leathers *shudder* not fun *shudders again*
go on Laura you know you want to... Personally I recommend Triumphs and Guzzis (of course) but I like a bike with character.
plans for our mini tour have evolved to take in Chester and Durham. Routes are being discussed and the M6 avoided -
Message 37
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Friday, 31st July 2009
Just come back from Girls Bike 2 - proud possessor of 2 new sets of warm weather biking trousers and one jacket that works with both.
Am now on diet - had to go up a size!!!!
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Message 38
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Friday, 31st July 2009
that sounds good GEm. What sort did you go for?
The way they size female bike kit baffles me totally, Most of mine is smallish size bloke gear...
I tried on boots in Hein G at one point, couldnt get the zips done up over my ankles! Now given I have very bony ankles, I dont know who those boots were aimed at.
I 'm dreading trying to get new leathers, every time I go looking I end up feeling like a freak, nothing fits, which is why I'm still using my ages old jacket and trousers. Technicians at work think i look cool tho (and given they are nearly all under 30, I think thats a complement) -
Message 39
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Friday, 31st July 2009
i usually wear Dainese but wanted something a bit different so my instructor (lady) had told me about Girls Bike 2 - all their stuff is built for women (ie people who have curves rather than lines) and is women's sizes. They are great at knowing what comes up big and small and they do mail order (I think they do leathers up to a size 22!!)
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Message 40
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Saturday, 1st August 2009
been wondering if I should pop in there again (GB2), last time I was put off by too much gear that was pink... I mean, I like pink, but not for my bike gear, prefer to let people think I'm a small chap when on the bike...
and bike kit must be black, IMO, doesnt show the muck and goes with everything -
Message 41
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Saturday, 1st August 2009
Plenty of black Guzzi - and I got some draggin jeans today in black in my normal size!
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Message 42
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Saturday, 1st August 2009
ohhh draggin jeans are really good. Quite like a pair but as I have four sets of summer bike jeans / combats already, dont think I can justify that one
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Message 43
Posted by clint the fish with no name (U6574485) on Saturday, 1st August 2009
Never heard of draggin' jeans what are they. . ??
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Message 44
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Saturday, 1st August 2009
draggin jeans, for ya Clint, they really are rather fab. I have the ones made by Gialli tho, they are good too. -
Message 45
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 2nd August 2009
hi Clint - Basically they look like normal jeans but they have kevlar lining and stick on armouring inside so you have some protection on the bike if you come off.
Not quite as good as fully armoured leather or Gortex but a whole lot better than normal jeans
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Message 46
Posted by clint the fish with no name (U6574485) on Sunday, 2nd August 2009
OK thanks. I've seen those, didn't know thats what they were called.
I'm depressed at the moment and so jealous of you guys. I've a garage full clanky old 'classic' bikes and I can't seem to be able to scrape the money together for the insurance - every time I get anywhere near a bill comes in and I have to pay it. Meanwhile the summer (such as it is) is passing and I can't go for a ride on my bike. . . . [sigh]. . .
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Message 47
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Sunday, 2nd August 2009
thats not good Clint, maybe you should start a bike fund thing. I've always managed to keep the things insured somehow... S'one of the few things that keeps me sane (ish)
and I'm off today to look for leathers, so I'll either be elated and skint or really T'd off later on. My old ones are really ancient, (still fit tho) -
Message 48
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 2nd August 2009
Clint
As Guzzi says - a tin with a few quid in each week (maybe give up a pint or two in exchange - once you have the bike you can't drink so you can get in practice!)
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Message 49
Posted by GuzziNut (U6364582) on Sunday, 2nd August 2009
of course there was the story of my old housemate whose ma sent him money for a sofa... I made floor cushions so he could get a bike. Took him years to own up to this one
and before I forget, Bering gloves are worth a look for warm weather riding.
reporting back from successful leather shopping trip! one new pair of trews, with velcro for sliders should I want them (mmmm) Errr also managed to get a pair of red combat draggin trousers too, in their sale, so thats OK, right? and they were red -
Message 50
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Sunday, 2nd August 2009
Guzzi - good news on the leathers. Why wouldn't you want the knee sliders????
RED draggin jeans????? I only got offered normal blue or black. Grumpy now.....
I'll be looking out for a Guzzi with a red jeaned rider.....
G
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