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Johnny GSX-R
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PostPosted: 10:58 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Brilliant day out Reply with quote

Went out with some friends yesterday around the Lake District and had an absolutely fantastic time.
We did 300 miles and took in 4 passes, Wrynose, Harknotts, Honister and the Kirkstone all one after the other.
1 guy came off when he let his front wheel get a touch close to the edge of the track but otherwise it was a fantastic day..... Middle Finger Mr. Green Middle Finger
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PostPosted: 11:02 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Only one of them doesnt have a blackbird! I take it he used to?
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PostPosted: 11:13 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmmm....blackbirds and an R6. No wonder dodsi didn't go!! Laughing Laughing

2nd picture looks amazing.
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PostPosted: 13:45 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been round there a few times, looks like you had a nice day for it. The scenery around those parts is amazing on a good day. Isn't as impressive in the pissing rain and wind like it was last time I went over there.
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PostPosted: 14:46 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Re: Brilliant day out Reply with quote

Johnny 'XX' wrote:

1 guy came off when he let his front wheel get a touch close to the edge of the track


Repeat after me: Road NOT Track!

Looks like a fantastic ride though, well done
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PostPosted: 14:56 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fellony...........no he never owned a BIRD, too much of a wuss, couldn't even catch a lardy Blackbird on the uphill twisties Shocked

Instigator........ Dodsi was concerned that he'd not keep up but to be honest it was mainly a steady ride with the odd silly 10 minutes thrown in to show the R6 pilot how the fat lady boogies. (the bike not me)
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PostPosted: 14:59 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad you had a good time. Thumbs Up

Me and 21 other riders went on a mahusive rideout over Exmoor courtesy of southwestbikers.com. Was quite a scene seeing 22 bikes going through Minehead. Smile
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PostPosted: 15:04 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jon B wrote:
Glad you had a good time. Thumbs Up

Me and 21 other riders went on a mahusive rideout over Exmoor courtesy of southwestbikers.com. Was quite a scene seeing 22 bikes going through Minehead. Smile


LOL, check this one out for a ride............ALL Blackbirds at Hunstanton on the East coast last year.
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PostPosted: 15:13 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

LOL, not quite that many but anyway here are some pics...
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PostPosted: 15:15 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like you too had a damn good day Mr. Green Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:37 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Eyup Johnny, good to see the old Bird again Wink Thumbs Up .
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PostPosted: 17:37 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

That second picture is stunning Thumbs Up Puts the peak district to shame.
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PostPosted: 17:47 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks gorgeous, always makes the ride better when you've got landscapes ilike that. Can't wait for the seriously hot weather!!
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PostPosted: 17:53 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

alliamc wrote:
Can't wait for the seriously hot weather!!

You and me both! Had a few pretty good small rides last weekend with the "Heatwave" that shocked my area with temperatures of the 22-celcius type. Shame the weather is so Hit and Miss these last few days though. Almost ruined my day racing yesterday Evil or Very Mad !
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PostPosted: 18:00 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought you were selling her mate?

Change of heart?
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PostPosted: 18:06 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Re: Brilliant day out Reply with quote

Johnny 'XX' wrote:
Went out with some friends yesterday around the Lake District and had an absolutely fantastic time.


I'll see your day out, and raise you a weekend in wales with 60 people, including 41 bikes (not all coud bike there for various reasons)

Arrived friday evening, after meeting up with a few en route from cambridge, went for a blast in a group of 6 on the saturday, involving stops for fuel, cream cakes and fantastiuc views, and a spirited ride back yesterday, completely avoiding the rain...

what a way to scrub in new tyres...

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PostPosted: 18:08 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

FZR6 wrote:
I thought you were selling her mate?

Change of heart?


Well i decided to take one last stab at her, spent about 6 hours with the old girl in peices, managed to get her running allright again and now only has one small problem with the relays. I only took it out for SMALL rides though, i still have no confidence in it and just dont have the patience to survive another breakdown miles from home. So although it all seems to be running fine now, im too much of a pansy to have any real faith in her (probably for no reason, i mean i have faith in my own work Wink ), and so it is still for sale and am open for offers. If ive had no intrest in the next four weeks i may end up resorting to ebay, unless she does something to suddenly boost my trust in her Razz
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice pics johnny

what happened to the guy that binned his bike?
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PostPosted: 18:13 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice roads,i like harknotts but kirkstone is a bit on the bumpy side(least it was last time i was there).
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PostPosted: 20:57 - 09 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

dave1rs wrote:
nice roads,i like harknotts but kirkstone is a bit on the bumpy side(least it was last time i was there).


kirkstone is a motorway compared to the Harknotts....
I thought the Honister was the better of the 4 for twisties with 160bhp on tap, loads of lowdown grunt for exiting tight technical corners mmmmmmmmmmm Very Happy

TONY532, the old dood was ok, bit shaken but otherwise fine.

FZR6, i'm still gonna sell it if the right money comes up but she's not cheap as it has all the good bits on it like full ohlins, hard luggage blah blah blah.

We'll have to sort out a damn good scenic ride for the forum members soon to give the little bikes chance to be part of it without the bigguns blasting off into the distance.
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