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mailee
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PostPosted: 20:54 - 07 Sep 2014    Post subject: Squires cafe Reply with quote
Had a good ride out today to Squires cafe. It is the first time I had been after hearing so much about it and have to admit it was worth the ride. It was advertised as a 2T day and there certainly was a few there along with some stunning bikes. I did have a bit of an embarrassing moment as I arrived as I pulled up in the second parking area which is on a steep slope and as I tried pulling the bike backwards into a parking space up the hill I fell over with the bike! Embarassed Luckily no damage only my pride and someone came to my aid to lift it again. My mate couldn't help as he was still holding his bike on the brake waiting to park. Rolling Eyes Sods law I suppose. Anyway here are a couple of pics from the day. Very Happy[/img]
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PostPosted: 21:03 - 07 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Like the R1 more Shocked
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PostPosted: 21:29 - 07 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
Like the R1 more Shocked


save all your pocket money and be really nice perhaps santa claus will reward you... Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 21:31 - 07 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've had one, wasn't overly fantastic. Too "boring" Laughing
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PostPosted: 21:40 - 07 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I do like the Kwack 750. With a single disc that didn't work, a frame made of rubber and a nicely shaped seat just right to flick the crap up onto following cars after you shat yourself!

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PostPosted: 10:08 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
I've had one, wasn't overly fantastic. Too "boring" Laughing


keep tellin yourself that and one day you may actually believe it as if it were true Wink
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PostPosted: 11:13 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Paddy. wrote:
I've had one, wasn't overly fantastic. Too "boring" Laughing


keep tellin yourself that and one day you may actually believe it as if it were true Wink


Laughing Going on what I've ridden, I had more fun on a 2 stroke crosser with 1/5 the engine size and more fun on my 675 in 2 days than in the whole 10 days I had in Spain. It is a boring bike Wink
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha
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PostPosted: 11:44 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Re: Squires cafe Reply with quote
mailee wrote:
I did have a bit of an embarrassing moment as I arrived as I pulled up in the second parking area which is on a steep slope and as I tried pulling the bike backwards into a parking space up the hill I fell over with the bike! Embarassed


Don't think there's been many times when I've been to squires and not seen this happen. As I've said before, better to go all the way back out and turn immediately left and follow the path around up onto the grassy bays where it's level. Of course, you're pride and joy won't get any appraising glances - but at least it won't get knackered. Worst of all is when they're in tight and one bike goes causing a domino effect taking several others with it. Seen that a few times as well. Followed by some squaring up and heated exchanges. Fuck that slope. I doubt I could design a car park better suited to causing bikes to fall over if I tried. If you really *must* park it there make sure the bike's off-side is facing down the slope so that the weight is all over onto the side stand. Don't use the main stand, and if it's a hot day consider using a puck just in case the tarmacs gone a bit soft.

mailee wrote:
Anyway here are a couple of pics from the day. Very Happy[/img]


Nice! Dunno whether you saw that "RD700"? In mars bar colours? Guy had somehow made a single lump using two 350 engines, then fitted a baby blade swing arm to accommodate a bandit 600 rear wheel, then put some decent forks on the front (can't remember what he told me they were). I said shit that's one mean bastard, what's it like? Guy says it won't really go forwards, only upwards. Laughing
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PostPosted: 12:50 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Re: Squires cafe Reply with quote
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha wrote:
mailee wrote:
...I tried pulling the bike backwards into a parking space up the hill I fell over with the bike! Embarassed
Don't think there's been many times when I've been to squires and not seen this happen....

Agree. Seen a few times, especially when busy. When it's quiet(er) the cars usually park on the sloped bit.

I was there Friday 6-7pm ish. 'Twas very quiet. I was guessing people winding down towards the end of the 'season' (plus kids back at school and the like).

I see Squires bike show weekend is coming up 27-28th. Not sure if that's a ticket only affair like the one earlier in the year. Which was a shame as I'd have liked to just roll up if I was free rather than committing/planning in advance.
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PostPosted: 17:19 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Was there too, didn't see your mishap unfortunately. Although saw my first Suzuki Intruder, wow - black and yellow, looked dangerous Smile
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Re: Squires cafe Reply with quote
map wrote:

I was there Friday 6-7pm ish. 'Twas very quiet. I was guessing people winding down towards the end of the 'season' (plus kids back at school and the like).


most peeps make squires a ride out.. and would expect to be well home by then.
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PostPosted: 17:57 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes got to admit it was a 130 mile round trip for us so had to be during the day. Mind you we did take the windy roads instead. Very Happy
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha
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PostPosted: 17:57 - 08 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not on wednesday and thursday. In summer it's just getting going by then.
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