OFFICIAL BCF BBQ 2015 - Friday 7th August- Monday 10th Augus

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Due to the sudden and entirely unforseen death of my divvy I think I have to count myself out of this now Sad

Very unlikely to be back on two wheels before August.
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nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

I'd be completely up for that, halves your fuel costs too. Thumbs Up

Not to push my luck or anything but would you mind letting me know through PM/text as soon as you've decided? If I can't make it I'll cancel my leave is all.
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STONEY! · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Karma :

What's up with the divvy? They dont usually die lol

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

The gearbox has kicked the bucket, it's only on 53,000 miles.

More than a little pissed off, I've poured a fair chunk of money into that bike in the last few months.
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nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

If my Triple is 100% MOT/Tax/insured and you have valid cover and can prove it then you are welcome to borrow my Triple for the weekend subject to the break it/buy it routine.

Spudly · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2012 Karma :

Shit's gone bad, I may not be able to make this after all.

If I do, it'll likely only be for a night, if that. I may be able to come down during one of the days, then take off. I dunno.

Sad

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Howling Terror · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

chickenstrip · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Dec 2013 Karma :

I don't think I can do this now Sad

Dug out the air mattress, tried lying on it - fuck, that hurts my back! Trying to find something I can put on it underneath my back to make things more comfortable, but no luck so far.

Gotta have a complete rethink on this camping lark now. No more small tents for me, methinks. If I do find some solutions, it's going to mean loading up the bike with kit I once would have scoffed at.

I iz very sadz Crying or Very sad

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Tracey Suntan-King · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Nov 2012 Karma :

chickenstrip · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Dec 2013 Karma :

Kind of you to offer Tracey, but I'm not sure even a double air bed is the solution. I'm still having to put a soft pillow under my back even in a proper bed, and then pile up pillows for my head - leaves me in a very slightly raised position.

Tent not a problem - I have a 3 man jobby that I've carried on the bike before. This will mean less bending and contorting, but the bed problem is the biggie.

I've got a memory foam mattress topper that I tried (that didn't work either), so might try cutting some bits from it to see what I can come up with.

Bloody frustrating, as I wanted to go off on some other camping trips soon too, but won't be able to until I can solve this problem.
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GhostRider · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Karma :

Right then, since the hour draws near I need to start getting stuff arranged.

Last roll call for fungal festivities - any one who hasn't PM'd me their interest, do so before the weekend, as that is when I shall be looking into sources and sending a PM to all those concerned to get the wheels in motion.

Athankya.

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Pie-Roe · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Karma :

Sounds stupid CS but have you tried partially filling an airbed with water? It helped me camping when I had two fractured vertebrae after a fight.
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andyscooter · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 May 2009 Karma :

aldi have hammocks at the moment

not sure how to get them on a bike though
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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Hadn't noticed the replies, better late than never!

nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Quite possibly something like that, it was textured more like a shaving of metal that you'd find in a lathe bed so I figured something had scraped somewhere it shouldn't have.

Whatever happened to I've pretty much given up hope at fixing it, I don't have the time, money nor inclination to start stripping the engine down, let alone the space to do it in, and all the while I'm spending the best part of three hours a day on the bloody district line!

The plan is to get it on ebay and make back as much of the money as I can for the bits and pieces I've put on it, for instance the forks, tyres and exhaust are all in top condition. Also sell the CB500 I've had sitting around for too long. Then add a little cash and buy myself something newer.

I'm booked in for a test ride at Johns of Romford tomorrow on an NC750, I'll see if I can cope with the lack of oomph! It's a commuter for the most part after all.
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GeorgeB. · Crazy Courier Joined: 08 Mar 2013 Karma :

I've now got a bike on the road, but can't get the Friday off work. Gonna plan to come down for the Saturday and Sunday, possibly with my housemates who both ride too.

Excited Very Happy

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

I've been debating going... I can't get the friday off which means heading up after 4 on Friday which would be nearly 5 hours of riding and 240 miles.

Now, I like food, but I couldn't ride until nearly 9pm loaded up on a naked bike Laughing

nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

GhostRider · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Karma :

Yeah to be fair no one has any excuse after that escapade.

Don't even get me started on rogerborgs commute.....

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