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Post by looey on May 5, 2012 19:22:50 GMT 1
Yeah that's what I was thinking.
Get to Locksbottom early 8am ish, leave there 9am ish and ride down to meet you lot at the Sissinghurst Garage (if you'll wait for us) ?.
There should be at least 4 of us (including Tracey), plus Mr dr650s & misses if he comes with us to the Sissinghurst Garage ?.
That sound ok ?.
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Post by mellow on May 5, 2012 19:24:50 GMT 1
yeah i not got a problem with that m8 dont be too long though or itl be raining ;D
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Post by looey on May 5, 2012 19:33:53 GMT 1
No, it's not gonna rain until late afternoon So what's the latest you guys will leave Sissinghurst ?. I think it's about an hour ride from Locksbottom down to Sissinghurst.
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Post by mellow on May 5, 2012 20:15:29 GMT 1
ride faster ;D the later we arrive at hastings more chance of not getting in main car park if ur gonna get here by 10 n we shoot straight off should be ok.as long as the others are ok with that
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Post by looey on May 5, 2012 20:22:28 GMT 1
Ride Faster ;D ;D Ok, so if the weather stays good and it's on, we'll plan to be at the Garage by 10am at the latest. Hopefully earlier so we can have a cuppa b4 we leave.
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Post by nikfubar on May 5, 2012 22:26:52 GMT 1
I'll see you at the garage at 9.30 Mick, can't be arsed to get out of bed any earlier to go to locksbottom Just putting new seals in the hydraulic clutch & re-jetting the carbs as we speak ;D hopefully it won't blow up on the way
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Post by mellow on May 5, 2012 23:23:53 GMT 1
ok nik.we can have a smoke while we wait ;D
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Post by looey on May 6, 2012 9:28:26 GMT 1
What's at the Sissinghurst Garage ?. Is it an arranged meeting place for the masses or just where you guys meet ?. Any Tea ;D I'm thinking we might need to come straight to Sissinghurst as we'd need to leave Locksbottom about the time people start to arrive, so don't see the point going there first, especially as it's not on the way !!!
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Post by looey on May 6, 2012 10:44:24 GMT 1
BBC & Met Office have just changed their weather forecast to rain possible from mid-morning onwards on Monday now
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Post by rich on May 6, 2012 13:10:17 GMT 1
BBC & Met Office have just changed their weather forecast to rain possible from mid-morning onwards on Monday now yeah I just saw that too
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Post by looey on May 6, 2012 13:16:32 GMT 1
I'll just check it again later this evening, probably change again then
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Post by mellow on May 6, 2012 13:39:54 GMT 1
looey,its just where we meet m8.probably coffee machine there. Will check weather in morn. I now have a problem,hard drive has died so havin to use phone.il pm u n nik my number n just txt me in morn if ur not comin or runnin l8 etc
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Post by DR650s on May 6, 2012 15:22:44 GMT 1
Well I won't be on the RGV as I've just found a crack in the lower shock mount. Not happy as I now need to find a welder to sort this out, so the Z1000 will be used tomorrow if the weathers ok.
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Post by rich on May 6, 2012 18:03:34 GMT 1
Well I won't be on the RGV as I've just found a crack in the lower shock mount. Not happy as I now need to find a welder to sort this out, so the Z1000 will be used tomorrow if the weathers ok. Bummer, however at least you found the crack otherwise the consequences don't bear thinking about. Which Z1000 old or new type?
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Post by DR650s on May 6, 2012 18:03:54 GMT 1
Right the missus is not coming, really debating taking the RGV as the crack is only hairline, but when I'm on my arse looking at the sky I might regret it.
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Post by DR650s on May 6, 2012 18:07:07 GMT 1
Right the missus is not coming, really debating taking the RGV as the crack is only hairline, but when I'm on my arse looking at the sky I might regret it. It's a well known fault with RGV's the vibration from the exspansion pipes can cause cracks on the shock mounts, I suppose its part of the fun of owning a old bike. The Z1000's a 2004 unfortunately not an old Z900.
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Post by pedropete on May 6, 2012 21:23:03 GMT 1
its gotta be the RGV mate just take it easy
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Post by looey on May 6, 2012 22:08:16 GMT 1
Right, A group of us are meeting at the Oakdene Cafe (on the jct A20/M26) at 8am for some brekky. We'll make a decision from there if we'll carry on down as the weather forecasts are all over the place . I just watched the BBC news weather who said the south east was gonna be nice all day all bar a small chance of a shower, then I check a couple of sites on-line (included the BBC) and they say it's shite on and off all day !!!! ;D ;D ;D I'll text or call u one way or the other Mells from the Oakdene
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Post by DR650s on May 6, 2012 22:30:52 GMT 1
its gotta be the RGV mate just take it easy Have you ever ridden a RGV250. Taking it easy is not an option. I am very tempted to take it though, its only one arm thats got a slight crack.
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Post by mellow on May 6, 2012 22:31:03 GMT 1
i just checked too.cloudy all day apart from 1pm heavy showers f**kin hate it when the weather cant make its mind up
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Post by DR650s on May 6, 2012 22:37:51 GMT 1
Right, A group of us are meeting at the Oakdene Cafe (on the jct A20/M26) at 8am for some brekky. We'll make a decision from there if we'll carry on down as the weather forecasts are all over the place . I just watched the BBC news weather who said the south east was gonna be nice all day all bar a small chance of a shower, then I check a couple of sites on-line (included the BBC) and they say it's shite on and off all day !!!! ;D ;D I'll text or call u one way or the other Mells from the Oakdene I might join you if thats ok
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Post by looey on May 7, 2012 5:54:40 GMT 1
Yeah cool, we're deffo be at the Cafe, but dunno after that, could be a sprint back home The misses will be on a white GT250 X7 with red frame to help you find us Mind you it's over an hour each way for us just to there ;D
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Post by mellow on May 7, 2012 16:03:58 GMT 1
good to see u all n meet those i havent before. unfortunately the day went down hill from hastings.On way to rye my m8 on the SP1 overcooked a bend n went headon into a motorhome
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Post by rich on May 7, 2012 16:11:54 GMT 1
good to see u all n meet those i havent before. unfortunately the day went down hill from hastings.On way to rye my m8 on the SP1 overcooked a bend n went headon into a motorhome Nice to meet you guys too. Shit, is your mate ok? I did see an SP1 on the back of a recovery lorry going back along the seafront - looked a right mess
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Post by looey on May 7, 2012 16:42:18 GMT 1
Bl**dy hell , is he ok . Good to see everyone today though. And did you make it home ok Mr dr650 .
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Post by DR650s on May 7, 2012 19:12:13 GMT 1
Bl**dy hell , is he ok . Good to see everyone today though. And did you make it home ok Mr dr650 . Yes I made it home Ok with the crack growing only slightly. Will now get repaired. I should have taken the Z1000 then I could of had a day at the seaside. Hope you all had a good day, the ride was nice while it lasted. Must do it again sometime, but without the mechanical
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Post by DR650s on May 7, 2012 19:13:04 GMT 1
good to see u all n meet those i havent before. unfortunately the day went down hill from hastings.On way to rye my m8 on the SP1 overcooked a bend n went headon into a motorhome Sorry to hear that, Hope he's OK
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Post by mellow on May 7, 2012 20:08:32 GMT 1
RICH....... yeah that was his m8 He had bad concussion obviously but was moving arms and legs fine with no pain.once he came to the stubborn idiot took his own lid off n nearly hit the paramedic in the face with it. I had to hold his neck stationary while the paramedic checked him out before ambulance arrived.As time passed there was no pulse on left side of body and abdominal pain so they took him to hospital for a scan as they thought he may have damaged spleen. Dont ask me how..........but the lucky sod is now home and trying to get his bike home somehow.Someone must be watching over him he's a lucky lucky man Thanks for askin though guys
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Post by mellow on May 7, 2012 21:10:13 GMT 1
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