Southport
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Forum Name: Ride Outs / Meets
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Topic: Southport
Posted By: BomberHarris
Subject: Southport
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2013 at 22:33
Seen a couple of lads at Southport tonight on Milles, anybody off here? I had a white Arai on, 04 plate Mille R... then went to the Scotch Piper?? maybe say hello next time round....  ------------- Hitler said " When captured I want these Men Dead!!" |
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 12:33
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Often fancied a run up to Southport, I live in North Wales, but have customers in Southport, so sort of know the area. Just wondered where the best roads are from there? Where's the Scotch Piper? ------------- 
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Posted By: CRAZY LEG5
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 13:01
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my step dad and scottie were there on there's last night with a green 05 z1000 ------------- 
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Posted By: CRAZY LEG5
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 13:03
http://www.scotchpiper.co.uk/events.htm -------------
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Johnboy wrote:Posted By: BomberHarris
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 19:00
If you where coming from North Wales mate you'd not find many decent roads in this area, dont get me wrong, there are a few local back roads that the lads play on in between Southport and Wigan ( for us ) but nothing like Wales or the Lakes etc ... they're just local mid week bike meets, where we go for a quick spin.... weekends are spent elsewhere ------------- Hitler said " When captured I want these Men Dead!!" |
Posted By: Jim27
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2014 at 07:50
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I show my face at Southport and the Scotch sometimes. Mostly on Wddnesday evenings (which is the usual bike meet night at the Scotch). I do the run up to Southport from Horwich via Croston Bends then on to the Scotch from there. Good run in warm weather - absolutely horrid in the cold and wet though! -------------  YOU CAN MAKE THE CORNER. DO NOT SLOW DOWN. |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2014 at 13:27
Is anyone going this Wednesday? Seeing as the lighter nights are here, woop 
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2014 at 13:44
| What do you actually do at bike meets? Never been to one. |
Posted By: Si600
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2014 at 13:48
| You sort of hang around ignoring or talking to people depending on how social you are, look at nice bikes you may want or can't afford, look at bikes of your yoof and laugh how skinny the tyres are and make unhelpful comments like "I had one of those, sh*t aren't they?" or "I had one of those, did you know that xxxx has a tendency to fall off?" just as the owner is about to ride away. |
Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2014 at 13:56
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Ah! Like Devil's bridge then. . . . . . I'll use my freetime riding, and keep the talking sh*t to on here at work
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 13:12
I love Southport Wednesdays  I don't commute on my bike and can't ride unless I'm childfree (which I am on Wednesdays) so it's the highlight of my week a lot of the time. Breaks the week up and the drudgery of work, give me something to look forward to on Mondays and Tuesdays. We ride there with a couple of our biker friends and we just have a blast, nothing better than riding in a small pack where everyone knows each other's riding, on a nice warm summer's evening. Park up, eat chips & gravy/ice-cream depending on the weather, have a few brews. Sometimes we perv on the bikes, other times we just sit and chat with each other about life and have a good laugh. When it gets dark, we ride back and have fun on the roads that we know like the back of our hands and get home feeling thoroughly destressed and looking forward to the weekend Guess it's different if you go on your own, we sometimes have chats with other people or see some other people we know there but mainly just stick together and are in stitches most of the time. Really miss it during the winter months.
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 17:33
| I virtually always ride alone, I have mates, honest, but just get on & rude. I'll stop for a bite & stretch and matter to anyone but I m out to ride. Maybe I should Bob up tho, it's only 20 mins off |
Posted By: Dazzer
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 18:57
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my baby girl is still at SPOOKY'S getting the last of my winter mods done otherwise I'd of gone there tonight ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: sparky6800
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 19:09
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I often nip in for a brew now n then. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 20:12
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[QUOTE=Dazzer] my baby girl is still at SPOOKY'S getting the last of my winter mods done otherwise I'd of gone there tonight [/QUOTE When you get your tarts handbag back I'll have a run up there with you Daz! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: SPOOKY
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 20:57
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Shouldn't be long now Adam, last bits are due to arrive tomorrow or Thursday. When somebody gets off there arse with various bits (cough cough Daz) I'll be able to get the dash calibrated. Sounds like a brew is on the cards at Southport in the not too distant future, not far from where I've got Dobbin so I'll give any money to see you, Adam, ride that one ! Laters SPOOKY ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 21:29
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Not good with horses Kev. Unless they're on a burger bun that is! Give us a shout when you're up for a Southport run. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 21:51
Wouldn't mind tagging along to that myself, any excuse mid week  Once the bikes back together that is ahem  -------------
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Posted By: Dazzer
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2014 at 06:54
 so shouldn't be to much longer if they can pull there finger out i should have them by the weekend. then i'll pop down with them bud------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2014 at 19:49
| I didn't go tonight as I'm fooked from riding to AP lol. |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2014 at 21:52
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Was anyone there tonight?? I took a picture of 2 Tuonos and an RSV, a Bluono then rode in but we were going so I couldn't take a picture of it. Then on the coast road I passed another Tuono (could have been an RSV) and they honked at me so they must have recognised my bike as being a T! They do have awesome headlights!! Anyway, some pics:     |
Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2014 at 23:03
| Didn't make it! Was a lovely night too |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2014 at 23:04
It was FREEZING lol.
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 09:42
| I've got warm, warm, kit. Believe me, yesterday looked lovely compared to some weeks lately. Just didn't dare smuggle the bike out :( |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 12:14
Lols, so you'll step into the ring to get a pounding but you don't dare take your own bike from your own house? Men are weird.
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 12:40
when you put it like that. . . . . . .  Deffo get her tonight. I need a change of clothes too
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 12:59
So she's broken up with you and you're not staying there now so I'm guessing she's asked you to leave - get the bike ASAP dude. If nothing else, it will sort your head out going for rides, especially now the weather is picking up.
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 13:17
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I'm at me folks. . . .can't keep my bike(s) there. Cold turkey already, ride pretty much all year as is. . . . . |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 13:27
Aw
 Can you not keep the Aprilia at your house and keep the ZRX at your folks? Or is there just no room? |
Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 13:44
| No room, plus me folks HATE me riding. . . . nothing's forever, be sorted sooner or later....I'll even try and do Southport next week |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 13:54
Hope things get sorted for you bud, I know what it's like to find yourself with nowhere to go, it sucks! If the weather is good, we will be there again.
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 13:56
| I'm looking forward to putting a 1000 miles on this weekend I reckon. May even take an overnight bag, like the old days |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 20:56
Best therapy there is!
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Posted By: copey1969
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 07:56
| wednesday meet ups cool, let me know please & i might possibly sneak up your rear rubber sometime soon steve |
Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 10:26
Mhhh,, funny intit? When you're heads not right bikes feel like sh*t. Every bump feels horrid, and you hear rattles and hums that you're sure weren't their previously. Can't ride for toffee, either
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 22:11
Hmm, I disagree - riding usually sorts my head out when I don't feel right! I still remember one of the best rides I've ever had, my mum was dying of cancer and I'd just been to see her and I went out on my own one Saturday afternoon. I'd never felt so alive as I did that ride, it was a combination of feeling all the illness in the hospital compared to riding one of my favourite local roads listening to one of my favourite songs to ride to. I really appreciated how young, alive and healthy I was.
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 22:37
| it normally soothes my soul & clears me head. The commute today was just painful. I'll get two full days in this weekend with a different bike each day each, me chakra 's gonna be fanny and Bob. |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 23:04
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I wouldn't like to commute on a bike, it will kill the fun for me! I'm not going to be able to ride all weekend
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:59
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I make the commute fun, it's doaable. No riding???? Say it ain't so! |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 16:48
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When i was a young lad lol,not long ago ,i used to commute on my bike every day & loved every minute of it ,but now im self employed plasterer i really miss not using it rain or shine ,so my aim this year is to use it more whenever i can ;-)
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2014 at 21:56
Nope, not even looked at her all weekend
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Posted By: copey1969
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 21:23
so if can ask which obviously i can as this forum is open
is there anywhere specific you & your crowd from the north west meet up before heading out for a blast on wednesdays?? could just drop in one time if its a regular thing... thanx steve |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 22:35
We don't always ride there together to be honest as we all finish work at different times, so we just meet there a lot of the time, then sometimes ride back together or ride back separately. It's more of a social thing than a rideout. You'd probably be bored stiff riding with me lol.
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 22:52
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I drove past the Piper today, it's more Maghull I thought than southport, not wanting to split hairs!! Anyway sounds like a plan to meet up sometime soon, and have a thunderous evening with lots of Apes! -------------
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 22:59
Two different meets, dude 1) Scotch Piper 2) Southport Carousel ( http://goo.gl/maps/Mq021" rel="nofollow - http://goo.gl/maps/Mq021 ) I only go to the Southport one.
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 06:06
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The carousel is over the bridge heading into town from the promenade isn't it? Where do you park up? I thought it was pedestrianised there? Still sounds good though, any excuse for a ride out and some socialising -------------
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 09:47
I've never been yet mate, only going to get out of the house (though it won't be this Wednesday, apologies Bird, fight training again) Though you're more than welcome to ride along with us when I make it. There's not tooo many decent roads enroute, but the ones thee are I have fun on  You new to the area or summat?
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 12:19
You've got it. Yeah, we just run over the pedestrians. If you look at the link and provided and look on Street View, you can see a view bikes parked up. We park in front of the chippy.
Aw, maaan.
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 12:42
| I really wanna, and the weather's lovely. Thinking about it. . . . i'll be leaving St Helens at 7ish. . . .i may make a run over after that, they must be pretty close |
Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 12:43
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Google maps says 19 miles. 38 minutes. I think I could probably do it a little quicker
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 12:57
You've got it. Yeah, we just run over the pedestrians. If you look at the link and provided and look on Street View, you can see a view bikes parked up. We park in front of the chippy. I've got it, looks good, and will definitely head up there some point soon.  -------------
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 13:50
Let me know Wednesday and I'll make sure I wear an extra jumper so I don't have to go home early cos of the cold lol. It's still pretty chilly in the evenings, went to the meet at St Annes last night and we were so cold! Usually a nice clear day means flippin freezing evenings.
Cool, be good to meet some folks off here
There were some Tuonos and RSVs last week but not sure if there were off here or not. |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 14:12
Have you got some RSVR.NET stickers on your bike? It's easy to tell then, or if they're not worthy  -------------
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Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 14:12
will do, and it was pretty cold last night, was regretting wearing me winter kit when I head out at 5, was thankful when I returned at 8 |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 16:15
No, I have got some but wanted to put them on my screen and Mr Bird hasn't put my screen on yet...you just can't get the staff!
I bet, the better half decided to take his winter lining out before the ride but I think he was regretting it on the way home
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Posted By: copey1969
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 19:41
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 21:10
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Yep that is a big down side specially when you've got the peaks local, it's a difficult decision. I'm not averse to crossing the border for a meet up and a ride out though if the roads are worth it -------------
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 21:22
| It's a pretty crap ride to be honest, it's a social thing not a great ride thing! |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 21:26
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That's cool. Just go with that in mind and take it for what it is Like going to the pub, but with your leathers on! -------------
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 21:52
You sound like you need introducing to biking nirvana in N Wales,we'll do another Forum meet this summer sometime I expect. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 21:55
Exactly, North Wales or North Yorks. Good roads in Lancashire? No chance!
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 22:36
Count me in on that one Ian, I had to leave early on the last one. That's not going to happen again this year! -------------
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Posted By: copey1969
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 04:29
| now your talking, NORTH YORKS!!! One of my faves is Settle to Hawes, it's a roller coaster & the dips get bigger the closer you get to Hawes.. I will keep my eyes peeled on here for any of you guys heading out |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 05:36
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I love Hawes I do Never been actually, but always up for somewhere new! -------------
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 09:05
YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO HAWES? NEVER?? The best biking roads in England or Wales right there!
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Posted By: sparky6800
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 09:17
What bird said ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: wayne'o'
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 14:50
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YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO HAWES? NEVER?? The best biking roads in England or Wales right there! [/QUOTE] But not Scotland!! Scotland's the Don  ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 14:57
Sure is
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 16:15
But not Scotland!! Scotland's the Don <img src="smileys/smiley16.gif" align="middle" /> [/QUOTE] LOL it's the 3 hour boredom on the M6/74 that I'd really not appreciate. However, if I swung of at J36 South lakes on the way up, I know some mega rounds round there,,,, then up to Scotland, that sounds more like it! -------------
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 16:20
Just had to look it up on google maps, I feel ashamed ! -------------
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 16:21
Nearly 3hrs away as well! -------------
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Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 16:28
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Jb id sell up pal never been to hawes ;-) ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 16:31
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Anybody ever been to silloth on the solway firth cracking cafe the blue dolphin mega roads and as a bonus one big mother of a car boot sale on a sunday usually set off about 5 30/ 600 am over shap on the A6 to penrith Then head for wigton then on to silloth on the way back head for aspatria on to the A66 turn off for kirkstone pass brew at the top then a slow ride home due to all the sunday drivers anybody fancy it pm me and i will let you know when we are going
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 16:36
So you should! 
Know what you mean, we've got a mate in Ayr who we go up on the bikes to see and getting there and back is a killer! Have an awesome time riding when we get up there though
I know, think we should take his bike licence off him! If Hawes is too far to get to in a day, make a weekend of it! Ride up on the Friday, stay in Gisburn or Clitheroe at the start of the good roads, ride around in biking nirvana on Saturday, few scoops Sat night and ride back home Sunday Maybe we should have a forum weekender?? Although think I would be left behind all weekend |
Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 16:44
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We did this a few years back on the old forum 'The Great North Run'. We stayed at the Station pub next to the Ribblehead viaduct. Great weekend.
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Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 17:01
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There are some great roads up there as you go to the lakes ;-)
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Posted By: sparky6800
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 17:13
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Anybody goin tonight ?? ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 17:51
No mate, just finishing work for a week or two, then getting ready for the Liverpool AP visit. Maybe next Wednesday though? -------------
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Posted By: andyberg
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 18:15
| If anyones got any rideouts planned in the NW Im up for joining in Im 8 miles from Southport going towards Preston! Ive got a RSV Factory or an ex PhaseOne GSXR1000endurance racer to turn up with so happy to tag along anywhere! |
Posted By: andyberg
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 18:26
| In fact Im heading over to the Caurosel (sic) in the next 20 mins...be on the tri-colour Factory |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 18:40
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I'm here now
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Posted By: copey1969
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 21:25
| grrrrrrr, im broke down in bradford, west yorks!!! not happy |
Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 21:33
Keep strong dude! NickyBoy ------------- www.rsvr.net www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 22:27
Well, I didn't see you but I did shake two guys hands who were on RSVs, neither were called Andy
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 22:28
Oh no, not where you want to be broken down!!
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Posted By: sparky6800
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 22:33
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I was there early doors on me lil 600 srad. Had a brew n went to play, I just looooovveee the road into croston . ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 22:39
Aw, didn't know you would be on a SRAD lol! Yeah, we love Croston twisties too.
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Posted By: copey1969
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 22:54
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Posted By: andyberg
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 23:10
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 23:12
Yeah, that's mine
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Posted By: andyberg
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 23:28
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Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 23:58
It needs to be hosted on the web, either on a site like Photobucket or Dropbox if you use it. You'll get a link to the image then. You can then click on the "Insert Image" icon when replying to the post and enter the URL.
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Posted By: Jim27
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 08:25
Lol I was the guy in the bright yellow hoody on the *ahem* "rough around the edges" Mille lol. Like I said, put her back together as a project. Looked like this when I got her: Clocked your bike as soon as I parked up as I've ogled your MIVV Suonos on here before lol so recognised it straight away (which is why I knew who you were - NOT because I'm a stalker!  ).Was meeting a few friends at Southport but had to get to the Scotch for 7:30, hence made tracks PDQ when I realised we were almost gonna be late. Looked around to say cheerio as I was putting my lid on but couldn't see you. ------------- YOU CAN MAKE THE CORNER. DO NOT SLOW DOWN. |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 09:31
Hey Jim Sorry for calling you Andy lol! It was nice you instantly knew I was Bird though I saw you as you were leaving but you were already riding off, it's easy to spot you in that hoody Justin got talking to a guy off the Busa Facebook page that he's on and he asked if were going to the Scotch but I wanted to stay at Southport in case anymore RSV dudes turned up. Is it good at the Scotch then?? I've never been! Maybe next week. |
Posted By: Jim27
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 10:04
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Yeah I got the hoody because I got sick of car/van drivers failing to see me and pulling out/changing lanes etc. I figure that people are hard-wired to look out for hi-viz on the roads in case it's police, so hi-viz dayglo yellow was the way to go. Don't like the proper hi-viz bike gear though as it makes you look like a plod-wannabe lol so when I found out that my other half can get hold of and print up yellow (and pink/green) hi-viz hoodies I thought it made a perfect compromise. The vinyl lettering is retroreflective too (so it bounces light back at its source without scattering it - like the white strips on hi-viz safety jackets), making it even more obvious to any vehicle with headlights that shines towards me :) I have a white lid I sometimes wear and when behind someone on the motorway all they see is white helmet + hi-viz and more often than not pull over and immediately slow down to 70 lmao Scotch is getting busier now the weather's improving. I'd say there was a good hundred bikes there last night and when it gets warmer it's not uncommon to get about 200 there. Just a pity they've stopped the summer BBQ they used to let the scouts puts on :( It was always fun to get a burger or hotdog and play roulette with whether or not it was properly cooked - and if not, whether you'd make it home in time once the stomach gurgles started Have to say last night was the first night I've enjoyed the ride home this year. I headed back via the M58 and through Wigan and it was finally warm enough last night to enjoy the empty late night roads without worrying about wet/cold tarmac and how much grip there was on the bends :) ------------- YOU CAN MAKE THE CORNER. DO NOT SLOW DOWN. |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 12:04
Yeah, a high-viz hoody is a good idea! I don't do any commuting on the bike so I don't really feel the need for high-viz but I'm going to Germany for a fortnight in the summer and I think France make you wear high-viz...would probably be too hot in a hoody though.  Was it North West Bikers that you had on the hoody? There used to be two NWB sites, think one was .net and one was .co.uk but not sure which are still going! Mmm, that Scout cooked BBQ sounds awesome! The guys we were talking to last night said they were going to have their tea there and talked about a BBQ so I hope they weren't disappointed when they got there. One of the guys only had one leg as he lost it in an accident and he was on a ZZR1400 lol, qudos to him!Yeah last night was the warmest night yet I think, it was so cold on Monday night but I did have different gloves and a fleece on last night so came prepared |
Posted By: Tongpo
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 12:48
| I started to makemy way there from St Helens, but it was 8 o'clock as I was going thru' Ormskirk so went home instead. It was cold, I had on me summer jacket - won't be making that mistake again |
Posted By: Jim27
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 13:02
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It's the .net forum, not the .co.uk From what people have said who've mistakenly signed up to the .co.uk forum it's a good place to discuss the finer points of train spotting and the handling characteristics of a 1960's Enfield bikes etc. but definitely not the social biker hub that they'd hoped it to be If I'm being morbidly honest the main reason I went for a bright coloured hoody is that if you're wearing black leathers and come off the bike and find yourself lying on a black road it's too easy to blend in visually, with a car/van/wagon driver only realising you're lying there when they suddenly wonder why they've just driven over a sleeping policeman whilst looking at the mangled wreck of a bike at the side of the road... Same logic applies to people just not seeing you in other instances too though. My other half was showing me the same hi-viz material is available but in t-shirts too, so will probably get a similar oversized t-shirt for summer :) There was definitely no BBQ going on at the Scotch last night, which is daft if you ask me because people rode out, ended at the Scotch and had a burger/sausage etc. and stayed there until 10pm+ (meaning lots of trade for the pub). The brewery shafted the previous landlady (Paula) just recently and installed a new landlord, who's ditched the BBQ (they used to let the local scout group run the BBQ and keep the proceeds as a donation to keep them running, with the pub making its own money on the drinks). It's daft because people jump on their bikes straight after work without having any tea. They get to the Scotch, have one drink then go on somewhere else for food about 8-8:30pm, meaning the pub loses loads of business from 8pm until close, where previously they were serving non-stop until gone 10pm+. Ah well... I did see a chap at the carousel with a blue anodised walking stick so am guessing that might be the ZZR1400 chap you mentioned? We used to have a member on NWB who was ex-forces and had lost his left arm and lower leg in Iraq, who rode an adapted R1. It was mint - he had a hook on a prosthetic arm and fitted some sort of gimbal on his left clip-on so just snapped his hook into that and locked it on place lol. His riding was better than an awful lot of other members so full credit to the lad! ------------- YOU CAN MAKE THE CORNER. DO NOT SLOW DOWN. |
Posted By: Jim27
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 13:03
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I nearly made the same mistake. Warm and sunny as I was about set off then decided to put my textile jacket and hoody on along with winter gloves. Ok I sweated like a pig on a rotisserie for a bit but I was bloody gld of it later on when the sun went down! ------------- YOU CAN MAKE THE CORNER. DO NOT SLOW DOWN. |
Posted By: Bird
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 13:45
Lol, I was going to make a comment about what .net riders appear to be from seeing them at Southport but I'll refrain I don't know if France will accept a high-viz t-shirt but they're a great idea! Look a lot better on the bike over some leathers than something from a building site. The new landlord might not like bikers as it's not the image they want to portray? Makes sense to just stick some burgers etc on just for the night though, they'd make a killing!
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