Op Storm III: Yorkshire Dales 24-26 May 2013

[Miztaziggy]

Not sure this has been asked yet but is there a start time difference for the 2 different groups?

No, I dont think so. We will all head out together and probably stay as a group up to Leyburn really. After Leyburn, the roads are twisty and we will probably get split up naturally along there.

[Ckennedy]

That's lucky

I was starting to think that I would have to get up even earlier to get there

[seb421]

What's people taking with them?

i'm planning on arriving in my overly tight red leathers (i'll just say its a race fit and its supposed to look like i'm too fat for them?)

and having my cheap 12 quid tent from Argos a roll mate and sleeping bag

Motorcycle rain cover as is its supposed to piss down on friday

a bog roll or two (i'm a frequent shitter)

and packing in the bag a hoodie or putting it over my leathers and probably just a pair of trackie bottoms in the bag too

A change of underwear and socks and some anti perspirant

Phone charger for on the the bike and my Givi Yoke bag to put the phone in for GPS

Anything else you recommend?

What we doing for food?

i saw on the website we are not allowed fires and BBQ's?

[AMCQ46]

when camping I would tell you to add:
a small pack of babywipes
packet of pain killers
torch
cable ties
a VTR Hat from mac&frank

and a tub of vasaline

[bazza696]

tent and bed arranged,
sleeping bag,
shoes,
jeans,
hoddie or jumper,
textiles for the bike with either over suit or waterproof lowers on standby,
change of underwear and plenty of socks,
cleaning bits(toothpaste etc),
two pairs of bike gloves,
latex gloves and cotton gloves to go under them
and the all important plenty of ear plugs to block out all the snoring(and wild life)
satnav, phone and charger, money.
torch,
tablets,
baby wipes

food wise they have a cafe there and the prices look very reasonable, have a lookie on their web site.

[Miztaziggy]

Seb there will be plenty of space, really no need to go and buy a small tent.

As for food, they serve hot food in Squires until 10pm, but if people are arriving after that then there are quite a few local places to go. As I say, ill be there in the car so can sort out transport or pick things up for people.

[tony.mon]

Add a sidestand puck, some bin liners, gaffa tape and cable ties.
A spare nut and bolt, M6 and M8- it's amazing what falls out or drops off.
A decent tyre pressure gauge is always good, and a roll of Police-Do Not Cross tape, as then you can park anywhere you like, just wrap the bike in a bit of tape and you'll never get a ticket.
And a couple of meters of twin flex.
And spare fuses.
An energy drink and a Mars bar.

[Flatline]

And a Tony Mon to keep you entertained when you stop

[Virt]

and a tub of vasaline

Calm down Al I'm not going

Forks arrived today so I'd love to say "HEY LAST MINUTE I'M COMING" (no comments -.-) but alas we aren't fitting them until Tuesday Have a great time guys.

[seb421]

Get it done tonight mate should only take a few hours max to swap em out and over

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[Virt]

Get it done tonight mate should only take a few hours max to swap em out and over

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Got to sort out other things on the bike still, and bleed the brakes completely and change pads and we're basically giving it as much of a service as we can. It won't take long I know, but (as none of you except Al and Lloydie have seen me) I'm a seriously skinny little bugger. I'd have no chance getting anything up to the required level of torque

[Rob]

when camping I would tell you to add:
a small pack of babywipes
packet of pain killers
torch
cable ties
a VTR Hat from mac&frank

and a tub of vasaline

Thank you, I won't ask how you know........

[playerone]

I'm definitely out of this one now, hurt my back at work today

[Flatline]

Almost there!

Christ I am so excited about this meet up

Looking forward to seeing you all

See you later or Saturday morning

Safe journey guys

Phil

[seb421]

Might be worth bringing a spare key and alarm fob in your pocket just in case it's needed

Be a bit naff if the alarm fob doesn't work on a ride this far away from home

Just a thought

That did once happen to me, had to leave the bike and walk to a 24 hour tesco to buy a batt for the fob and then walk back, bleep bleep sorted but much easier to carry a spare batt in the wallet