The IOM TT

rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

Couldnt seem to find any topics on the TT but apologies if there are and i have missed them.

Anyone else going this year?

Will be my second year and first time on the bike, last year had to take the car. Going to be fun as its an RC8 so the wife aint very happy about the trip over but it should all be fine.

We're staying in Douglas again at the same house as last year, brilliant place and easy access to the course etc.

Not long to go now!

kerr · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 May 2011 Karma :

Id love to but funds wont allow, where did you book?
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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

Surprised there's not more chat on this, i get excited about the TT in january Smile

We booked a house last year in douglas and luckily managed to get it again this year, its only a 10 mins walk from douglas so its perfect.

Have to admit its not a cheap weeks break but cant imagine missing it now.

kerr · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 May 2011 Karma :

How much all in, if you don't mind me asking.
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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

think the bike plus me and the wife was about £310 ish and then the house is £100 a night, which we have for a week. so about £1000 and then the odd treat while we are there.

We're sponsoring a bike this year so thats cool and also plan to do the helicopter ride as it will be my 40th.

so possibly looking at over £2000 for a week at the TT depending on what we do while we are there.

Well worth it!

Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

I'm there this year. Should be good. Hopeful for a Gay Martin win on the S1k... !
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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

yeh i'd say its his best chance, hope he does it, though he has rumoured to retire if he ever does win which will be a shame.

Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

Those rumours go around every year... I am doubtful.
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RedPanda · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 07 Oct 2014 Karma :

Have any of you done the Ulster GP? If I can fly to Belfast, stay in a hostel there then travel to the circuit on race day I could be tempted.
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Tracey Suntan-King · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Nov 2012 Karma :

We're going. That's Sid & me. Camping, from 1st to 16th June. Can't wait.
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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

hope the weather is nice for you Tracey, always fancied the camping but the wife refuses Sad

Had a full weekend out on the bike over easter, probably my first proper blast this year, and its got me itching to get over to the IOM now.

rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

As we're going on the bike this year i'm looking at having some luggage shipped over.

Has anyone ever used any of these luggage shipping companies before? we're staying in a house so thats no problem but worry about having to be in all day to wait for it.

Suntan Sid · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 May 2009 Karma :

Who's going then?
I wanna list of BCFers.
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Monkeypony · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Sep 2011 Karma :

I'm going. Arriving on the 30th, camping at the rugby club and praying for decent weather!
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dombaird · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 26 Feb 2015 Karma :

I would have been going but clashes with long time friends stag doo

Was a very difficult decision week with the bike at the TT or a week in Tenerife

Next year will definetley be there!
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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Are you taking your own tent or going with the pre-erected option?
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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

weather last year was pretty good, i remember ignoring the missus advice about sunscreen and getting nice and burnt watching the racing, hoping weather will be good this year.

Monkeypony · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Sep 2011 Karma :

Bike and own tent.

And plenty of drybags!
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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

finally persuaded the wife we can fit everything we need in 2 saddlebags and 2 rucksacks.

Getting close now, going to do a pre-trip pack and see if its possible. Cant wait for that pint on the ferry.

Monkeypony · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Sep 2011 Karma :

Must be close now, everyones bike has started to go wrong!

Mine threw an error code yesterday, so I'm hoping it's a glitch, but got to check it out, my brothers STripple has developed warm starting issues, and the old mans VFR decided it was going to completely die! Laughing

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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

typical hey!

Mines just had a full service, new tyres and the water pump eventually fixed properly (i tried twice but its a pain to do).

ripzay · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Karma :

We are going.. Ferry from Liverpool at 3am on the 4th, come back late on the 12th.

I will be on the superduke which is getting a service next week.

Better half on her NSR 125.

Staying with friends who live over there.

Never been before - looking forward to it!
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rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

hey ripzay, i was buzzing last year as it was our first, probably even more excited this year though as i'm on the bike.

Used to have a superduke, lovely bikes, got an RC8 now but still long for my SD. spent months and a lot of money upgrading her and then she got stolen by some gypos.

Anyway, have fun, bonus having people who know the island.