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Post by artie on Aug 19, 2014 18:58:38 GMT 1
At short notice the guys who usually organise the 2T Gathering have not been able to commit to the event this year. If you,ve been to the event before there was always the disco,loudspeakers and collections to raise money for the Air Ambulance however this year signals a change back to basics if you like. This year it will be an unofficial rideout just a meeting of likeminded two stroke enthusiasts looking for a meet and a ride,in the past we had to sign indemnity forms this year you are riding at your own risk,it sounds ridiculous to have to put that but in todays compensation culture you have to know. For those who wonder what I,m on about its a ride from Squires to Seaways Cafe in East Yorkshire on some cracking roads with usually 100-150 bikes taking part and its great to be a part of here,s a vid
Any questions please ask other than that come along all two strokes welcome
Martin
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2014 20:56:39 GMT 1
I'll be coming again just for the ride out. Last year was great.
it won't be the same without the countdown fanfare and flag waving start but still too good to miss!
Fingers crossed for good weather.
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Post by artie on Aug 19, 2014 21:05:00 GMT 1
I'll be coming again just for the ride out. Last year was great. it won't be the same without the countdown fanfare and flag waving start but still too good to miss! Fingers crossed for good weather. There was a poor forecast last year so we only had 97 bikes whereas the year before there were 135 so yes its all down to the weather hopefully it,ll improve by then.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Aug 21, 2014 9:06:33 GMT 1
Anyone know what time the ride is planned? I hope to get there.
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Post by muttsnuts on Aug 21, 2014 9:32:41 GMT 1
2pm I think Shaun, Artie will be along in due course to let you know for sure......
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Post by artie on Aug 21, 2014 19:55:06 GMT 1
Anyone know what time the ride is planned? I hope to get there. Aye 2pm Shaun.
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Post by rob99 on Aug 24, 2014 12:31:33 GMT 1
Is the route ok for l plate riders do we know
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Post by Eyrey1 on Aug 24, 2014 13:47:52 GMT 1
yes
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Post by howard on Aug 24, 2014 14:16:02 GMT 1
Make sure you have a full tank of petrol and plenty of two stroke as it's a long way between filling stations , on my first ride out I nearly ran dry and then put diesel in my RD400 in a mad rush to keep up with the guys who knew where they were going , luckily I only put £3.80 of diesel so I just topped up with £12 of petrol . Had to keep shaking the bike from side to side until it was all mixed and used up , took weeks and boy did it smoke lol .
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Post by rob99 on Aug 24, 2014 15:21:46 GMT 1
Wow that was lucky lol
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Post by artie on Aug 24, 2014 22:09:28 GMT 1
Is the route ok for l plate riders do we know Aye Rob we,ve a few lads on 125,s so come along you,ll enjoy it,and you,ll be made welcome. Good point made by Steve(howard)there is a filling station near Seaways so its always worth topping up for the return journey,unlike Steve the first time I did the rideout I did,nt bother filling up,we got lost on the way home and I did run out,all fun.
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Post by rob99 on Aug 25, 2014 8:07:27 GMT 1
I'll have to remember to brim it before I get to squires, I've had my eye on this event for a while its been on there website at least since may
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Post by muttsnuts on Sept 5, 2014 8:29:22 GMT 1
well this is tomorrow, so any of you who are going I will see you there, on the ride out I will be the chap at the back on an LC - no its not because I am a slow rider - Mr Greary - , its because I volunteered to collect up those that get lost or aren't that quick at riding - no doubt I'll have a yellow bib on as well !
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Post by raven13 on Sept 5, 2014 9:01:44 GMT 1
I was coming and even booked the time off work, but due to unforeseen circumstances im having to work.
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Post by Norbo on Sept 5, 2014 11:18:09 GMT 1
was gowing as well but things didn't work out as I was hoping with my new bikes soo im not doing it now . Hope youll be coming to the BBQ raven mate
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Post by rob99 on Sept 5, 2014 20:32:08 GMT 1
The weather looks like a weary day
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Post by artie on Sept 6, 2014 20:38:19 GMT 1
Well that was a hell of a ride never seen as much rain let alone ridden in it ,LC,s filthy but enjoyed every minute of it ,great to see muttsnutts, marsbar and Mick,thanks also to Dave for helping me out when my LC wouldn,t start after I forgot to turn the fuel on(?)never missed a beat either before or after that though.
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Post by shane250 on Sept 6, 2014 20:44:03 GMT 1
Unfortunatly too wet for my steed which was a shame.Roll on next year............
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Sept 7, 2014 11:08:57 GMT 1
Well done to those that went, was far too wet for me and my 250. Shame i was looking forward to it and spent all day looking out the window praying it would dry up :-(
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Post by rob99 on Sept 7, 2014 17:17:13 GMT 1
I managed to get get there but just as everyone was leaving lol
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Post by rob99 on Sept 7, 2014 17:17:49 GMT 1
Oh and loved the 250 rd125 special in candy blue mmmmmm
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Post by cinder on Sept 7, 2014 19:02:32 GMT 1
Glad you liked it rob, that rain was serious had a black visor on and couldn't see with it down and couldn't see with it up cos it was hurting my eyes lol . We had a great weekend and met loads of nice folk
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Post by artie on Sept 7, 2014 20:21:57 GMT 1
This was my LC this morning and after a couple of hours fettling I get what Shane is saying but I wouldn,t have missed it and if it rains again next year I,ll be out again,still smiling today. Planning for next years event has already started so hopefully things will be a bit more organised,looking forward to it already
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2014 22:34:15 GMT 1
We had a 2 hour wet ride over to Squires but didn't have time to do the ride out before we had a nice 2 hour wet ride back. Spend all Sunday morning cleaning up.
It was worth it though, just to see the lads again and talk bikey-bollocks.
Here's to next year.
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Post by Eyrey1 on Sept 8, 2014 15:41:47 GMT 1
cinder i was the one behind you on the aprilia 250 on the ride to seaways or most of it i didnt notice for the first 10 mins your bike had 4 exhausts ! and i hit mick at about 90 mph lol or he hit me
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Post by shane250 on Sept 8, 2014 16:08:17 GMT 1
Artie,Tut tut you have missed loads.... Just look at the muck on that exhaust Just to prove it wasnt me avoiding getting wet,just the bike,i changed the steering rack on the car instead,and i ended up soaked altohugh soaked doesnt justify how wet i got laid in the sreams/puddles after the moon soon that came down.Trouble is when i started it wasnt raining,but strangly got a bit of a buzz out of completing the task wet through without throwing a single spanner
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 20:07:40 GMT 1
I would prefer an earlier ride out than 2PM.
What do others think?
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Post by artie on Sept 8, 2014 20:54:11 GMT 1
Artie,Tut tut you have missed loads.... Just look at the muck on that exhaust Shhhh Shane don,t be telling everybody ...she,ll be having a proper stripdown and fettle over winter
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Post by artie on Sept 8, 2014 20:57:29 GMT 1
I would prefer an earlier ride out than 2PM. What do others think? There will be a new team in place with new idea,s for next year and a change of start time will be on the agenda and be put to a vote. Well done for coming over by the way
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Post by cinder on Sept 9, 2014 18:54:36 GMT 1
cinder i was the one behind you on the aprilia 250 on the ride to seaways or most of it i didnt notice for the first 10 mins your bike had 4 exhausts ! and i hit mick at about 90 mph lol or he hit me Didn't see that happen unfortunately lol, the only downside to the whole weekend is that my missus won't let me go quicker with my son on board
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