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Title: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: tunnie on 08 June 2010, 21:38:12
Ok so this has been talked about a few times but never quite managed to get this off the ground. Sixstring has mentioned he is up for it, Daz before and i am sure Chris might be up for a blast?

One of the ideas was to visit H21 up in Fife, which is something i want to do, but thats more long-haul and is going to take planning. So this is more of a quick ride out idea.

Hard bit is finding someware to go with good roads, open to ideas if we just do a day or overnight at a B&B.

Wales could be an option, roads were really nice, as long as weather is good. Only couple of hours from here for most, we can meet up along the way. Daz could also make his way down?

Thoughts?
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Matchless on 08 June 2010, 23:39:48
Give me around 3 years notice and I should have the G9 ready for a run out. ;D
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: andy broon on 08 June 2010, 23:43:50
sounds good but what about a weekend of driving in the highlands? just an idea?
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: feeutfo on 08 June 2010, 23:46:03
yeah, lets all go stay with Hotel21. :y
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Turk on 08 June 2010, 23:51:42
I'm up for it if it's a Welsh run. :y
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 June 2010, 00:04:38
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yeah, lets all go stay with Hotel21. :y

Aparently he has allready cut the grass for you all to spend a night under the stars.   ::)
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: feeutfo on 09 June 2010, 01:14:25
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yeah, lets all go stay with Hotel21. :y

Aparently he has allready cut the grass for you all to spend a night under the stars.   ::)

All the single rooms gone already? Tunnie et al all pre booked no doubt?
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 June 2010, 01:16:43
Dont forget though, where ever you go for the trip to give Tunnie a 100 mile start as he only has a BMW.   ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: feeutfo on 09 June 2010, 01:25:56
any group of riders, only ever as quick as the guy at the back, or the guy with the shortest tank range.

Although i'm not sure if we're allowed in the company of that badge? ;)
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Sixstring on 09 June 2010, 09:02:46
Wales is good, lovely roads too. Im' in!!

How many of us actually are there on bikes??
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2010, 12:55:11
I did find Wales very good for roads, i'm going to do a poll...
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2010, 12:57:16
Poll Added
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: mantahatch on 09 June 2010, 13:30:32
Anyone else got a trail bike or MX style bike ?

These are great fun, but not much good for long distance work.
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: YZ250 on 09 June 2010, 13:38:53
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Anyone else got a trail bike or MX style bike ?

These are great fun, but not much good for long distance work.

I've got a Moto X bike but it's not street legal (minor detail). Could plate it up but wouldn't be allowed out in the dark :'(

Could always Super Moto it to get a ticket on it. Would be fun. :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: mantahatch on 09 June 2010, 13:56:45
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Anyone else got a trail bike or MX style bike ?

These are great fun, but not much good for long distance work.

I've got a Moto X bike but it's not street legal (minor detail). Could plate it up but wouldn't be allowed out in the dark :'(

Could always Super Moto it to get a ticket on it. Would be fun. :y :y


Very nice bike. Thought I was the only one on here with a proper bike  ;D

Have you tried it on tarmac ? I run proper trail tyres and get a good level of grip on tamac, enough for a small stoppie.  :y
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2010, 14:30:52
Well that poll has cleared things up, not!
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: YZ250 on 09 June 2010, 14:42:51
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Anyone else got a trail bike or MX style bike ?

These are great fun, but not much good for long distance work.

I've got a Moto X bike but it's not street legal (minor detail). Could plate it up but wouldn't be allowed out in the dark :'(

Could always Super Moto it to get a ticket on it. Would be fun. :y :y


Very nice bike. Thought I was the only one on here with a proper bike  ;D

Have you tried it on tarmac ? I run proper trail tyres and get a good level of grip on tamac, enough for a small stoppie.  :y


 :y :y :y :y


Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: djac on 09 June 2010, 15:23:47
I like the idea of an OOF ride-out.

Wales for a day probably would be a bit of a stretch for me, but a weekend would be do-able. Scotland sounds good also.

Is the poll multi-option?
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: YZ250 on 09 June 2010, 15:37:08
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I like the idea of an OOF ride-out.

Wales for a day probably would be a bit of a stretch for me, but a weekend would be do-able. Scotland sounds good also.

Is the poll multi-option?

Yes. Submit your choice at the top of this page. :y
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: djac on 09 June 2010, 15:44:33
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I like the idea of an OOF ride-out.

Wales for a day probably would be a bit of a stretch for me, but a weekend would be do-able. Scotland sounds good also.

Is the poll multi-option?

Yes. Submit your choice at the top of this page. :y

Sorry, should have said multi-selection  ::)

and no, it isn't......
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2010, 19:44:21
its always going to be hard to pick a location as everyone is spread across UK. My vote was over-nighter in Wales
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: albitz on 09 June 2010, 20:02:57
A ride around Essex sounds good. :y :D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2010, 21:01:58
I think your bigger problem is differing riders abilities - faster riders will be frustrated by slower riders, and slower riders may try a bit beyond their abilities in an attempt to keep up. Bad recipe...

Personally, I like to ride slower than partially due to a 21yr old bike, with 21yr old performance/handling/braking
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2010, 21:20:27
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I think your bigger problem is differing riders abilities - faster riders will be frustrated by slower riders, and slower riders may try a bit beyond their abilities in an attempt to keep up. Bad recipe...

Personally, I like to ride slower than partially due to a 21yr old bike, with 21yr old performance/handling/braking

What utter 'dangle berries'!
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 June 2010, 21:22:54
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I think your bigger problem is differing riders abilities - faster riders will be frustrated by slower riders, and slower riders may try a bit beyond their abilities in an attempt to keep up. Bad recipe...

Personally, I like to ride slower than partially due to a 21yr old bike, with 21yr old performance/handling/braking

and Tunnie still cant keep up   [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Chris_H on 09 June 2010, 21:28:24
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A ride around Essex sounds good. :y :D ;D
I could probably manage that! ;D

Wales has some lovely roads if it's not been raining recently.  Fantastic road over Black Mountain tests your 0mph cornering on 1:10 gradients!

If I find some work I could probably afford the petrol!
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 09 June 2010, 21:59:36
I am up for a ride out, don't really mind where but I have Voted For My Dad's :y :-*
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: albitz on 09 June 2010, 22:08:07
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I am up for a ride out, don't really mind where but I my Fizzy isnt very good for anywhere outside Stoke :y :-*
Its time you got rid and got a proper bike . :y
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2010, 22:08:33
For those that posted someware else, post a suggestion on a place/pub/park  :y
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2010, 22:35:54
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I think your bigger problem is differing riders abilities - faster riders will be frustrated by slower riders, and slower riders may try a bit beyond their abilities in an attempt to keep up. Bad recipe...

Personally, I like to ride slower than partially due to a 21yr old bike, with 21yr old performance/handling/braking

What utter 'dangle berries'!
No, trust me, I do. I don't (often) do the high speed stuff - spending lots of time in 3 figures is not going to do my poor old bike many favours, so I mostly refrain....
Title: Re: OOF Bikers ride out
Post by: Turk on 10 June 2010, 01:49:34
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Dont forget though, where ever you go for the trip to give Tunnie a 100 mile start as he only has a BMW.   ::) ;D ;D
I'm hoping 150 will be enough for me.  (It's a Harley !!  :D)