Re: Sunday 21st march 2010.

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 7:55 am

Count me in (assuming weather is OK-ish)

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:38 am

Back tyre is on the wear strips (i have finally worn out the Pilot Road 2CT....after 6000 miles

). Now should i chance it, or stick some Racetec K2s on??? They are horrible in the wet

, but 'kin awesome in the dry

.....

Metcheck Weather Snow??? WTF???

BBC Weather

Not looking too good at the mo.

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:53 am

Timbo wrote:Steve, i am going with the theory that the forecast is usually wrong

If i didnt, i wouldnt even be thinking abut a ride out this weekend cos it looks poop.

And i would stay with something that works in the wet, just in case.

So it's a choice between a worn Pilot Road (just checked it...its below the wear limits in the centre) or an uber-sticky (but shite in the cold and wet) Racetec.

Sod it....I'm putting the Racetecs on tomorrow!!!

benny hedges · Post by **benny hedges** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:18 pm

would love to attend but unfortunately mrs working so i have to play dad.
you got your gopro yet timbo?? take a vid then i can sulk :9

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:31 pm

See you at Galgate tomoz morning (fingers and toes crossed for good weather).

A word of warning though...the police are apparently having a big crackdown this weekend around the Bridge and Caton. I spotted loads of the dibble out last weekend, so they are gearing up for the big presence that always happens this time of year.

Be warned!

ChrisC · Post by **ChrisC** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:09 pm

Hey Guys, I was hoping to go tomorrow..been waiting for my ankle to improve, over the last week i've been out on my bike to Rivi but it still hurts
after a short time. Thinking of trying to get to Devils Bridge ,as i can't make the tickled trout for 9 ..

Safe Ride ChrisC

cupasoop · Post by **cupasoop** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:43 pm

Timbo wrote:Well, it has pissed it down all day

Lovely and sunny here all day

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:44 pm

A good ride out boys

Met up with Warby and Timbo in Garstang, then over to Hawes for a brew and to meet up with Firestorm Mike.
Quick blast back to Devil's B for a brew and a natter then headed for Kirkstone, but sacked it off as the weather was closing in. A very wet, slippery, butt-clenching ride along the world's worst surfaced road to Newby Bridge for a bit of lunch and a warm up.

Give it a few weeks till the weather improves, and then we can organise another one using this route:

Linky

warby221 · Post by **warby221** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 5:33 pm

nice to see every one again

tipical weather

and plob a plenty

The west coast run use to do it a lot a long time ago with variations donâ€™t know what the roads are like up there now but the run up to Duddon bridge and Fox field use to be really good

benny hedges · Post by **benny hedges** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:05 pm

ong i wouldnt fancy pushing that thing lol. bad enough pushing me cbx for a mile with a half seized back caliper when i ran out in deeside a while back.
i'll try & make the next run,
been busy all day painting

patched up the scuffs as well, can't see em now.
managed a quick blast to the jetwash & back then got the wax out

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:11 pm

Timbo wrote:Twas indeed a good ride out, if a little damp Its always good to get out.

Good to see ChrisC up at Devils, what a trooper.

Had a little issuette though. As i passed Forton services, i realised i needed fuel - I ran out as i approached the M55 slip A 2 mile push later i arrived at a gas station and was on my merry way. Needed CPR after pushing that fat b8stard CB though I need to fit a Storm RLOD on the CB Or pay more attention to the fuel gauge

And today i am mostly thankful for not beng the one out on wet roads on a blade on racetech tyres I imagine steve's sphincter was going like a rabbits nose!!

Looking forward to the next one, looks a good route that Steve.

Ya daft bastidge Timbo...why didn't you give me a ring??? I would have jumped in the car and fetched you a can of fuel.

And yes....there were crimp marks on the saddle when I got home...that run from Windemere to Newby Bridge was bloody awful...I could feel the (by now stone cold) tyres slipping on the shite surface. Horrible.

I shall pass no comment on why you were thinking of my sphincter.....a proper gentleman would have at least bought me dinner first

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:23 pm

Timbo wrote: Steve, i sat on the barrier with hazards on thinking what to do. A police car drove past, a Highways Agency drove past, I thought i would phone the RAC but couldnt be arsed waiting for them on a sunday. Also considered calling ex missus but she thinks im a c**t this weekend (just for a change), then thought regardless of who i call, it is quicker to push it and the exercise would do me good But thanks mate, really appreciate the sentiment. It'll teach me

At least it was partly downhill!!!

I could have been there in less than 30 minutes with a can of fuel. I know what it is like pushing a bloody bike (I once had to push the SP1 a mile home, in full leathers, on a scorching hot day....honestly, I thought I was gonna have heart failure

Pick the phone up the (hopefully never) next time.

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:24 pm

FirestormMike wrote:The grub was nice though, and Tim found a chair that made him look small.
Next ride out - 2 weeks time if anyone's up for it, which probably means just the usual suspects.
This time it will be East, and someone else can book the sun and make a decision on where to go.

I could be up for that!

Get someone to do a better job of booking the sun this time though

bikerpiker · Post by **bikerpiker** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:09 pm

You must've been buggered pushing the CB Tim ,i wouldn't fancy that one bit ,my Bandit feels so much heavier than my 'storm ,very apparent even when just pushing in /out of my garage.

Love the BSA in the pic , funny thing is i cant remember any on the road ,i'm nearly 46 ,so there should have been quite a lot of Brits on the road in the late 70's ,early 80's ,all i can remember locally was a Norton ,a chap with a Bonnie ,and another with a Triton ,yet i can remember loads of Jap bikes though in those days.

ChrisC · Post by **ChrisC** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:53 pm

Hey guys, It was nice to meet you all at Devils bridge," faces to names" and all that .Had a really nice run back through the lanes....was i the only one that did'nt see any plod, but it would'nt have mattered anyway the speed i was going

.Think i went far enough today my *******ankle is at it again tonight
....A beer is called for..
Cheers ChrisC