Regional Meet - London

[Chad]

i'll be there im just poppoing into SE19 with african twin(new member) to have a look at jedeyes @ for him :D

[John]

Looks like I'll be able to make it too! Hope the rain stops . . .

[MacP]

I'll be there

[Maverick]

Does she work Nights at McDonnalds ? :lol:

Luckilly not else my weight problem would of been worse :lol: I will however give her a description of you and if you ever find yourself in a Carluccios be sure to check your food :wink:

Look we're all mates here Dirk. If you're on a 'promise' we understand......

I promise nothing to avoid dissapointment later :D Now let's see spending an evening with my smelly odd looking crazy AT tea drinking biker buddies or having an evening out with my beautifull wife - no contest :mrgreen:

[YEN_POWELL]

Yeah right, you've just seen that big black cloud out the window haven't you.

There is a big black cloud outside as well :shock: Double wammy :?

No mate because my wife works odd hours in the restaurant business we don't always have alot of time off on the same days which means the day she is off much better spend on being together. I am free tomorrow or Sunday though :lol:Look we're all mates here Dirk. If you're on a 'promise' we understand...... :wink:

[jvaughan]

No mate because my wife works odd hours in the restaurant business we don't always have alot of time off on the same days which means the day she is off much better spend on being together.:lol:

Does she work Nights at McDonnalds ? :lol:

[YEN_POWELL]

Lightweight!

I'm still going to be there :)Me too.

[Cie]

Lightweight!

I'm still going to be there :)

[Maverick]

Yeah right, you've just seen that big black cloud out the window haven't you.

There is a big black cloud outside as well :shock: Double wammy :?

No mate because my wife works odd hours in the restaurant business we don't always have alot of time off on the same days which means the day she is off much better spend on being together. I am free tomorrow or Sunday though :lol:

[YEN_POWELL]

The missus is not working tonight and planned an evening out, sorry fella's next time 8)Yeah right, you've just seen that big black cloud out the window haven't you.

[Maverick]

The missus is not working tonight and planned an evening out, sorry fella's next time 8)

[Von Short Hausen]

Sorry guys I'm absolutely f****d, I'm going to have to pull out of this one. I was really looking forward to it as well. :cry:

On top of a totally b*st*rd week, I've got the flu now so I'm off to bed...

Have fun, I'll be thinking of you

[fewtrees]

So we can publish this on the site as a regular meetup/rideout we'll need to know the following:

Where do you want it?
When
A meet or ride or both
Any extra details or a contact username for more information

[MacP]

I'm up for this! Let me have a think about venue. Of course it depends on where everyone is coming in from!

[Sohoeasy]

Howzabout the Ace Cafe (north circ') ? followed by a burn up some place,or the the other way round with something to eat afterwards. There are also loads of good early Sunday morning cafe's in the West End.Breaky uptown followed by a run into the country for example.

[Richie B]

Count me in. Those south of the river may want to consider a day ride out to Brighton (via the back roads of course).

[MacP]

Bright on sounds good - so does the ace or simialr...
Of course there should also be scope for a quick soical one evening in the week too - just for a chance to chew the fat and show people what proper bikes look like! :D

Don't forget the meet at Fleet service last Sunday in Feb! Also isn't there some bike ride out in Hastings around Maytime - Anyone know anything about that?

[Richie B]

I think Mr McVicar was talking about a Dartmoor camping trip in May. The thread should be in the Rideout section.

[Von Short Hausen]

Also isn't there some bike ride out in Hastings around Maytime - Anyone know anything about that?

It's here http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2365
Chad & Sean were discussing it, I believe. We're meting at Locksbottom (in Kent)& then riding down 'mob handed' :thumbup:

The Ace Cafe is the wrong side of London for me, but I like Richie B's idea of a bimble down to Brighton.

[Chad]

i like the sound of a lets say once a month meet in the evening somewhere at a suitable location for us bad ass bikers :twisted:

i say cup of earl grey anyone :?: :shock: :shock:

[Von Short Hausen]

a suitable location for us bad ass bikers
Oh dear Chad, I'm sorry to hear that you have a poor botty :bootyshake:

Is that why you sometimes ride standing up then ? :?

[Chad]

:mrgreen:

[Maverick]

I haven't been to the ACE caf in ages and there is of course Wessons cafe as well down in Kent. As long as it's not on a Thursday evening I don't really mind when 8)

[Chad]

wessons cafe sounds like a good venue :D

[Von Short Hausen]

Wessons is great for me, as it's fairly close. I don't reckon I'll be able to make weeknights though as I'm either working late or sleeping due to being on earlies. :sleepy2:

But I'm up for meets in the daytime during weekdays or at the weekend when my shifts allow.

[Chad]

comon guys lets get our **** together the northeners seem to be on the ball with there meets :P

[MacP]

We have...

There is the Fleet services one in Feb already in the bag...

[MacP]

Right! Apart from the obvious type Biker meets what about any central London pubs off the beaten track a bit - i.e not on a main road so easier to park up - that could accomadate us? If it's central people could get in with less traffic and of course anyone working in town and not on the bike could hang around and join in too.

Any ideas? I know a couple around Chelsea Kensington (or at least I did) but not sure if that is ideal for our friends in the East... :shock:

[Sohoeasy]

I'm up for any location at the weekend,Fleet is a definate for me,so if nothing else is sorted by then maybe everybody should at least make an effort to make it the first meet of 2006.If anyone is crossing central London on route to fleet we could hook up on the way?

[YEN_POWELL]

How bout High Beech on a weekend day and I'll take you round some easy green lanes? Easy cos I've only got balding road tyres.

[Chad]

sounds good :D

[jvaughan]

Fleet ... I work in Fleet ... when is this meet planned ? its only 40 miles fromhome, and now the AT is back, I need an excuse to get out of the house

[Cie]

J, have a look at this thread (http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3092&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)

[MacP]

Have most of us decided to pop along to the feet meet and talk about further London meets then? What about midweek?

[Slimie]

How bout High Beech on a weekend day and I'll take you round some easy green lanes? Easy cos I've only got balding road tyres.

I'd love to do this, I'm sure your bald tyres and my ineptitude (wow!) would create some kind of balance!

And we could make sandcastles, too!!

-Simon

[YEN_POWELL]

How bout High Beech on a weekend day and I'll take you round some easy green lanes? Easy cos I've only got balding road tyres.

I'd love to do this, I'm sure your bald tyres and my ineptitude (wow!) would create some kind of balance!

And we could make sandcastles, too!!

-SimonI think my front Tourance is just about shot, weaves the front end about at low speeds now even though still road legal, so I'll get a new one on and sort out a route. Maybe I could re fit my rear Desert tyre and pinch the MT21 off my DR350 for the day?

[Slimie]

How bout High Beech on a weekend day and I'll take you round some easy green lanes? Easy cos I've only got balding road tyres.

I'd love to do this, I'm sure your bald tyres and my ineptitude (wow!) would create some kind of balance!

And we could make sandcastles, too!!

-SimonI think my front Tourance is just about shot, weaves the front end about at low speeds now even though still road legal, so I'll get a new one on and sort out a route. Maybe I could re fit my rear Desert tyre and pinch the MT21 off my DR350 for the day?

See, I knew you meant a day out at the sea side!!

[Chad]

any body fancy chelsea bridge again :D say fri 3rd march giving plenty of notice :D

[MacP]

Can't make that one! But I can vouch for it being a great location to meet up! :D

[lootch67]

any body fancy chelsea bridge again :D say fri 3rd march giving plenty of notice :D

Sounds good to me.

[fewtrees]

Right chaps & ladies.. We now have a Calendar (http://www.xrv.org.uk/event_manager/events.php) for you to put your meetup/rideout dates into or any other event you'd like to put in there (including Birthdays :-)).. It's there for you guys to advertise and organise your trips/meetups/rideouts so go ahead, don't be shy and use it..

[MacP]

Hi

Anyone fancy another meet at Chelsea Bridge again. Would suggest a Friday but I'm open to other nights and locations...

Blackheath has a cafe for you Eastenders - I know its south of the river so as long as none of you are cabbies you should be okay with it!!!

[MacP]

Maverick mentioned this again however anyone want to meet up at Chelsea Bridge again soon? Anyone got any ideas of dates?

The last one was a good laugh and with luck with more light and better weather

Would it be better to start a new thread...

[Von Short Hausen]

Well I'm hoping to make a Chelsea Bridge Meet sometime, but I'm always working 2 out of any 3 Fridays....so it's a question of timing.

[JB1]

Hi all
If you decide to organise a meet during the week, I know both Cie and myself are interested in popping up from Salisbury area.

[Cie]

Definately!

[MacP]

I'll run up there one Wed / Thursday to see if the tea cabin os open. And see if there's any biking activity.

We could meet up and then do the tourist thing and have a sort of night time siteseeing trip!!!

[Chad]

I'll run up there one Wed / Thursday to see if the tea cabin os open. And see if there's any biking activity.

We could meet up and then do the tourist thing and have a sort of night time siteseeing trip!!!


sounds good :D

[Lord Vader]

Depending on wich day/evening of the week it wil happen i will show up


(if i find it :oops: :oops: :oops: )

[YEN_POWELL]

Where do you's all meet at Chelsea Bridge? I assume it's not on the pavement in the middle.

[Chad]

how about this friday eve 31st :D

[YEN_POWELL]

Where do you's all meet at Chelsea Bridge? I assume it's not on the pavement in the middle.Aha, found the post with the pics....BUT, one bloke says south of the bridge by the tea hut, another gives a map with an arrow pointing to the north of the bridge. This is very important, if I turn the wrong way I'll raise my mileage too much and lower the value of my bike. I'm not taking another 50 pence of for anyone!

[YEN_POWELL]

how about this friday eve 31st :DHow bout Friday 7th April instead? I'm on a promise on the 31st.

[Lord Vader]

Oh did you settle on a friday evening??
I must have missed that part sorry :oops: :oops: :oops:
I am working every frid. evening till 9 so that would be a no go for me

[YEN_POWELL]

Oh did you settle on a friday evening??
I must have missed that part sorry :oops: :oops: :oops:
I am working every frid. evening till 9 so that would be a no go for meI'm only unable to make the 30th/31st, other than that I'm easy.

[Von Short Hausen]

how about this friday eve 31st :DHow bout Friday 7th April instead? I'm on a promise on the 31st.

Ooooh goody, that's a day I'm NOT working...I could do Friday 7th April :thumbup:

[MacP]

I could do Friday too...And its the south side of the water as there is more space. Last time we were on the pavement by the park entrance, however most of the other bikes there seem to park along the wall on the other side of the wall.

We met up last time at about 8. Shall I put something in the calender to that affect?

We could look to do a mid week one after that for people who miss out!

[Chad]

fri the 7th is ok hey vader come up after work we'll wait for him wont we guys then have a little ride out or summin :D

[MacP]

The last one ended quite late and as it gets later the traffic gets lighter and at some point you end up with nice empty roads in areas where most of time you need eyes in your elbows to see the buggers trying to kill you!

And the teas not bad either - and if you ever wonder where all the Cabs are at night time - Thats where they'll be!

So if you can make it after your shift come along!

[Lord Vader]

Oh tempting very tempting :!: :!: :!:
Let me speak to the one wich has to be obeyed.
Not that we :wink: :wink: :wink: ) have other plans

[YEN_POWELL]

So is it definitely Friday 7th. I apologise in advance for not washing my bike. I'll understand if you want me to park it out of sight.......

[Von Short Hausen]

OK, I've stuck it in the calendar for the 7th.

Lord Vader, if you're able to make it I can escort you back to the galaxy of Godstone in my little green tie fighter.

[Lord Vader]

If you can keep up with my black (cause they are really a lot faster) Death star :D

[MacP]

Well its good to see this might become a regular thing. LV I'm sure she'll understand!
Lets hope the weathers nice and we have a nice little tootle around before we all head home too! :D

[Chad]

ive consulted the grand council and im booked in for this :D so long as macP dont kidnap my gloves again :wink:

[MacP]

ive consulted the grand council and im booked in for this :D so long as macP dont kidnap my gloves again :wink:

Well don't leave them in my stuff then... :P

[Chad]

:mrgreen:

[Cie]

At the moment, I'm good for this, but work is being a PITA so that could change

[Lord Vader]

AS we speak the Dark Lord is getting ready to inspect the loyal troops on Frid. 7th.
It seems all systems go.
If somebody could post a post code or something like it so i can have a look in wich general direction i would have to go from oxted.
No use to tell me whatever bridge, since i don't know london( arrived from the outer galaxys in 2000, your time keeping)
So looking forward to it :D :D :D :D

[Von Short Hausen]

What time are you setting out, O Dark One ? Do you still have to wait until your mighty work is complete ?

Only my Little Green Tie fighter has Global Positioning System....it's not much, but it works on this puny planet. :alien:

[MacP]

To help I imagine you will come into London from the south - possibly A23 or A24. You'll come to Clapham Common and basically Chelsea Bridge is at the top Queenstown Road. Hope that helps!

[Lord Vader]

I will be finishing work at 9pm and yes i come down the A23.Will have to dig out my old london tourist map and have a look i think

[MacP]

Or.....
Use Google maps or the AA Route planner to get directions from your location and off you go!

[Lord Vader]

Might now be able to get out of work earlyer
Hoping to finish around 6 so should make it in good time.
Hey von you coming aroud this way so we can do some formation flying :?: :D :D :D

[Von Short Hausen]

Ooooh yes, oh great one. I have programmed the tie fighter's computer with the coordinates of the 'Smoke filled metropolis'.

[YEN_POWELL]

Luckily for me it's next to the Thames. The only way I can navigate in London, is to go along the embankment then turn left or right depending what I'm heading for. Anything more complicated than that and it's ride in circles time......

[Cie]

Guys, get your names up on the calendar (http://www.xrv.org.uk/event_manager/events.php?action=6&event=54)please, then we'll know who's going to be there

[jvaughan]

not going to beable to make it.
Ive been pre-booked by the wife to babysit

[MacP]

I'm heading down there tonight (about 7:30 - 8 ) to try and work out a nice route for after the meet on Friday.

If anyone fancies joining me post a reply...

[lootch67]

Sorry, but I've got a headache :lol:

Will join you on Friday though

[Maverick]

Guys, get your names up on the calendar (http://www.xrv.org.uk/event_manager/events.php?action=6&event=54)please, then we'll know who's going to be there

Done 8)

[Whealie]

Love to come out to play but off to France at ungodly hour Saturday morning so will be packing car and not allowed out to play.
Have a great time

[Cie]

So when's the next one at Chelsea Bridge (http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=528557&y=177658&z=1&sv=528557,177658&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=789)? Beginning of next month?

[MacP]

Could do! Hopefully a bit warmer!

[YEN_POWELL]

So when's the next one at Chelsea Bridge (http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=528557&y=177658&z=1&sv=528557,177658&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=789)? Beginning of next month?I might have a noo bike by then. But I'll probably bring the old one anyway.

[John]

How about we try to make the Chelsea meet a general Dual Sport/Traile/Adventure bike gathering?

Dirty bikes on the left, shiny crotch-rockets on the right . . . :)

[Cie]

Works for me!

We could put some messages on other boards when we agree our dates.. first Friday in the month for example

[MacP]

That's a good idea... :D

[anton88]

My bike is still undergoing some surgery at the moment - i havnt ridden it for weeks. I'm gagging to get out on it.

I'd be up for meeting at Chelsea bridge one month - is there an arrival time - eg 7pm onwards? What time do you stay until?

I think i know where it is, as my son had his heart surgery at the Royal Brompton Hospital which is close to there. But I dont know where you actually meet on the bridge ? :?

Ant.

[Chad]

dont worry dude you can meet up with me and cruise in :D

[MacP]

So are we saying 1st Friday of the month or a midweek meet?

It will be great to get more people to this one. The weather will be better and its well worth run in to Central London - with the roads quiet its an ideal time to see London too ANd those of us who live near it can take it for granted.,,

So come on suggest your dates

[John]

first Friday in the month for example
That's as good as any for me.

Friday 5 May
Friday 2 June
Friday 7 July
Friday 4 August
Friday 1 September

Shall we put them in the diary?

[Cie]

Sounds like a plan to me!

Nice one, then when we get a few people from this mob, we can put it about on other forums as MacP suggested, then we can have an "Adventure Bike" gathering to match thos silly little sports bikes :)

[MacP]

Sounds like a plan to me!

Nice one, then when we get a few people from this mob, we can put it about on other forums as MacP suggested, then we can have an "Adventure Bike" gathering to match thos silly little sports bikes :)

And World will tremble at the sound of the Honda Twins (and singles)...

[Cie]

And World will tremble at the sound of the Honda Twins (and singles)...

And laugh at those silly SuperMoto people ;)

[MacP]

Now Cie don't go upsetting Taz...

:twisted:

[Chad]

EASY BOYS EASY :lol: :wink: :lol: :lol:

[Cie]

:booty:

[MacP]

I've put an entry on the calendar - for Friday 4th. Please add your names... :D

[John]

Erm, the 4th is Thursday! Do you want to change the calendar entry to the 5th? :wink:

[MacP]

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD'OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! !!!

Updated...

Thanks John - Does this mean we might see you there?

[John]

I'll certainly come up occasionally, but I don't plan to make it a monthly event myself.

It's good to meet up, and Chelsea's a cool place to do it, but there are other places I'd rather ride for fun!

[MacP]

Totally agree! With the longer evenings and the better weather loads of places will start to look attractive for an evening meet

[Chad]

Totally agree! With the longer evenings and the better weather loads of places will start to look attractive for an evening meet


yeh perhaps we can suggest another place and alternate between chelsea bridge and the next suggestion monthly :D

[YEN_POWELL]

Totally agree! With the longer evenings and the better weather loads of places will start to look attractive for an evening meet

yeh perhaps we can suggest another place and alternate between chelsea bridge and the next suggestion monthly :D
High Beech? Followed by a few gentle green lanes and a paddle to cool the feet.

Think of the photo opportunties.

[anton88]

A possible one for the summer (lighter evenings) is at Great Bentley Green near Clacton, Essex.

Its usually every wednesday evening - ive only been once but there were a good couple of hundred bikes there. (all sorts - power rangers, choppers and ADV riders). Theres a pub and food. Just a thought if any of you guys hav'nt been and fancy somewhere different to ride to (although its a pain as its mid week if youve got to work early next day).

[MacP]

This is exactly the sort of thing we should be after! A nice variety of location Top idea! :D

[Chad]

A possible one for the summer (lighter evenings) is at Great Bentley Green near Clacton, Essex.

Its usually every wednesday evening - ive only been once but there were a good couple of hundred bikes there. (all sorts - power rangers, choppers and ADV riders). Theres a pub and food. Just a thought if any of you guys hav'nt been and fancy somewhere different to ride to (although its a pain as its mid week if youve got to work early next day).

yup great bently is cool but you have to havre your wits about you cos the rozzers are assholes up there :twisted: :twisted:

[Whealie]

High Beech? Followed by a few gentle green lanes and a paddle to cool the feet.

Think of the photo opportunties.


Have you seen photos of my feet? You weirdo.

[MacP]

Maybe if enough people turn up 5th May we can all have a chat about possible locations for other meets during the summer.

I'll make sure I bring some paper and maybe a map

Don't forget the event is in the calendar so put your names down!

[MacP]

Hello! DOn't forget the meet at Chelsea Bridge on 5th May! This will be a good time to think about other places to meet up!

Add your names to the calendar too!

[lootch67]

TfL, the MPS, Kensington & Chelsea Borough and the local residents association is having a meeting as I type to discuss this bike meeting. Apparently the local residents feel that this has become a nuisance and want to force the MPS to shut this meeting down because of safety fears. Apparently some people has been hurt in the past and they're complaing about motorcycles wheeling and being noisy. Will keep you posted...

[YEN_POWELL]

TfL, the MPS, Kensington & Chelsea Borough and the local residents association is having a meeting as I type to discuss this bike meeting. Apparently the local residents feel that this has become a nuisance and want to force the MPS to shut this meeting down because of safety fears. Apparently some people has been hurt in the past and they're complaing about motorcycles wheeling and being noisy. Will keep you posted...They're not wrong are they though. You only had to look at the brand new expensive looking developments overlooking the site to see the bell tolling on that meet. Like the people here in Wapping who move in to an area with heavy traffic and then complain about the heavy traffic.

[MacP]

It was bound to happen!!!

[Cie]

Last minute lightweight, that's me

Sorry guys, I'm knackered after 2 weeks of moving house, and I need to be wide awake in London. I'll be thinking of you :|

[Maverick]

Will be there from 19:00 onwards even though I can't stay to late as someone has to go home and walk/feed the pup 8)

[Sohoeasy]

8 or 9 Africa Twins,several hundred other bikes,2 supermoto's doing 500 metre wheelies,2 police officers, 1 arrest.(oh and 1 great looking 650 Dommie)This post is not for those of us who were there but more for the many members who just like to know whats going on in London!

[Chad]

8 or 9 Africa Twins,several hundred other bikes,2 supermoto's doing 500 metre wheelies,2 police officers, 1 arrest.(oh and 1 great looking 650 Dommie)This post is not for those of us who were there but more for the many members who just like to know whats going on in London!

soooo right soho it was a good meet and antons dommi was a real treat to see :D :D :D :D

[MacP]

What a great meet

Only thing I can think to sum it up...

Pure Bike P*rn! (it won't let me write the P word out - some sort of filter I think)

[Cie]

Glad you hall had a good meet. I WILL be at the next one :?

[anton88]

BIG thanks to Chad for letting me go to his house first to follow him in to London and back. I'd have got lost without him. :)

Met Mr Chad senior and had a nice unexpected ride from Chads house to Brentwood with his Pop tagging along 8)

was great to meet up with you guys - looking forward to the next one.

Must admit I didnt like the London traffic on the way in - bloody scooters and crazy car drivers :? You guys who have to do it regularly must have nerves of steel or just be immune to it?

Shame about the show boats who WILL end up getting this meet closed down. Guess we'll just have to find some other meeting points?

I am well pleased with the new tank - did 160 miles there and back and still have about 3-4 litres left :D

catch ya later.

[markincyberspace]

8 or 9 Africa Twins,several hundred other bikes,2 supermoto's doing 500 metre wheelies,2 police officers, 1 arrest.(oh and 1 great looking 650 Dommie)This post is not for those of us who were there but more for the many members who just like to know whats going on in London!

After 6 hot, soul sapping hours in the US embassy, I pushed my way across town to the meet at about 6.30. All I found was a couple of old dears walking their poodles and a host of jogger types.

Next time I'll stick around for an hour or so...
:(

[MacP]

It's worth the wait! The tea hut doesn't open until about 8 but people begin to turn up from about 7...

[markincyberspace]

It's worth the wait! The tea hut doesn't open until about 8 but people begin to turn up from about 7...

Nice one MacP. I'll be a little more patient next time...
:)

[Chad]

next time im going to get there earlier allways seems to be the same as im getting ready to go out all hell breaks loose phone call, people turning up etc :roll: twas a good meet though and well done to anton for breaking his london traffic cherry :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Maverick]

Cool meeting up with you fellas and think myself and Lootch got there about 19:00 after a quick pint and also sat around untill 20:00 when the tea hut opened.

[Chad]

Cool meeting up with you fellas and think myself and Lootch got there about 19:00 after a quick pint and also sat around untill 20:00 when the tea hut opened.

see working up the smoke does have its advantages after all :wink:

[jvaughan]

When is the next one ? I think I need to come along !

[John]

Nice one, then when we get a few people from this mob, we can put it about on other forums as MacP suggested, then we can have an "Adventure Bike" gathering to match thos silly little sports bikes :)
OK, we're a bit near to the beginning of June to get the word out, but how about trying to get a bigger crowd of muddy bikes for 2 July?

[MacP]

Okay 1st Friday in June...

Bring your riot gear???

Anyone????

[anton88]

I'm planning to go - will bring me brolley incase of any flying eggs :lol:

[MacP]

Good on ya! Anymore?

[MacP]

Well for anyone who wants to know I'll be around from 8 O'clock tonight...

[jvaughan]

is this happening tonight ?

[anton88]

Weathers looking a bit dull at the mo, but i'm still coming TONIGHT - and bringing some biscuits :D :D - hope there will be enough :D

[MacP]

is this happening tonight ?

I'm going and so is Anton...

[Lord Vader]

Just managed to get the date into the calendar section.So who is coming frid evening the 4th August to Rykas??

[Chad]

Just managed to get the date into the calendar section.So who is coming frid evening the 4th August to Rykas??

sooooo is it just me and lord vader comon guys whos coming out to play friday night then :D :D :D

[Lord Vader]

I know !!!
Its the temperatur ,they all gone into winter sleep already
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Chad]

I know !!!
Its the temperatur ,they all gone into winter sleep already
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


SHEEEEEESH i dunno surely the chance to have a burger and a cuppa before a ride out has got to be tempting 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)


oooooooooh i got it they dont want to be seen with me and marmite their scared :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lord Vader]

I have no problem with that


The voices in my head told me i am going to be ok :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[anton88]

Sorry guys, i cant go - still busy making new fitted bedroom furniture - must get it finished before the weekend :evil: - and i've got Salisbury Plain trip coming up on Sunday :D

[Chad]

Sorry guys, i cant go - still busy making new fitted bedroom furniture - must get it finished before the weekend :evil: - and i've got Salisbury Plain trip coming up on Sunday :D


your excused for being a ver busy boy for this time only :lol: :lol: :lol:

[redcap05]

Hi all,

Where is this meet on Friday 4th please?

Cheers

[redcap05]

Ok - just checked the calendar -will be at Boxhill for 1900

[Chad]

Ok - just checked the calendar -will be at Boxhill for 1900

will get there a bit later but see you there around 7.30ish :thumbright:

[redcap05]

Hi

Is there anything planned in the near future in the London S/E area?

Cheers,

Rob

[Chad]

how about fri 18th aug anybody up for this :D

[Cie]

Yeah why not, I wanna see this tractor

[Chad]

Yeah why not, I wanna see this tractor :mrgreen:

its a very dirty tractor at the mo i rode 600 miles on it yesterday :shock: :shock: :shock:

[redcap05]

Could work for Fri 18th - where are you thinking?

[Chad]

Could work for Fri 18th - where are you thinking?


ive put rykas in the calender but if people want to try elsewhere im fine with that :D :D :D

[redcap05]

Rykas is good unless anyone else has ideas.

Cie -you up for this one?

[Chad]

Rykas is good unless anyone else has ideas.

Cie -you up for this one?

go with that for now then and if we can get enough there we can discuss other places . have you put your self up for it in the calender :D

[Cie]

Yep, meet up at Fleet services I'm guessing

'll see if any of the others from this neck of the woods are coming.

[Lord Vader]

Not going to make this one,have to earn a few pennies.
Going camping soon,you know :wink: :wink: :wink:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[redcap05]

fleet services sounds good to me

you got many more round your way?

I don't think there is anyone else down here in Pompey but I could be wrong.

[Cie]

JVaughan and JB1 are the main two, I'll PM them

[redcap05]

roger that

[Chad]

oh bollox ive just been reminded by high command that we've booked up to take friends out for dinner(bloody birthdays) sorry guys im going to have to pass or she will fricken kill me :shock: :shock:

when your there try to sort the next one :D bloody hell ive got to eat posh nosh and drink fine wines instead of sitting with you fine people eating burgers :roll: :roll: :roll:

i was looking forward to that burger as well :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[Cie]

Well in which case, sack it :)

Redcap, prepare yourself, anywhere we can get some food in Pompey or the surrounding area?

[Chad]

Well in which case, sack it :)

Redcap, prepare yourself, anywhere we can get some food in Pompey or the surrounding area?

i know im sorry im really pissed off!!!! see if you can come up with some decent areas for future meets :D

[redcap05]

Roger -stand by.

[jvaughan]

Im in for this ...

The Wife has given me permission. Lets hop ethe weather is good to us... dont fancy a wet ride out. :lol:

I'll try and either work from home, or work from Vodafone in Newbury ... That way I can get home and get ready.

A good excuse to bed in the new chain and sprockets plus try out the New GPS.

[Cie]

Yeah I know you are mate, but it seems utter madness for 3 of us, that live in Hampshire, to go to Boxhil to meet..

Why don't we do something local

[Whealie]

Are you guys meeting tonight? At Fleet, or even in Portsmouth?
I'm just heading out to the garage to put all the panels etc back on the bike and am allowed out to play tonight once my wife gets home from work (about 7pm) so a run out with a purpose might be nice.
Or is anyone still going to Boxhill?

[Cie]

I'm done for the day, as is redcap.

We've been out for a good few hours this afternoon. Sorry Whealie

[Whealie]

No probs, I'll find time for a run out tomorrow.

[jvaughan]

Hope you had a good runout.
I polished the AT a little and watched the rain come down.

[Chad]

when would ya all like to do somthing again i cant do the 25th cos im away but any time after that should be good.

[Whealie]

Friday 1 September?

[Chad]

Friday 1 September?

im in for that checked the calender at home and made my mark are you going to set in in the sites calender mate :D

[Lord Vader]

Might be able to do this one
Where we going to meet?

[Whealie]

Hey hey! The missus is working from home that week so I can leave whatever time I feel like.
I could even, possibly, be involved in an afternoon's bimble if anyone was lonely and fancied company that day. So where, within shouting distance of London (or deep in its pulsating heart), shall we meet?

[Chad]

Hey hey! The missus is working from home that week so I can leave whatever time I feel like.
I could even, possibly, be involved in an afternoon's bimble if anyone was lonely and fancied company that day. So where, within shouting distance of London (or deep in its pulsating heart), shall we meet?

im easy guys so long as i can get a coffee or summin suggestion on a post card eh :lol:

[Lord Vader]

What time you thinking of meeting and where?
Its looking good so far for me,so count me in.

[Chad]

What time you thinking of meeting and where?
Its looking good so far for me,so count me in.

for me it will be around 7.30pm by the time i finnish work get cleaned up and out the door :D

[Whealie]

Chad, where did the Hastings Shakedowns start from? It was somewhere just in Kent I'm sure. We could meet there and go for a ride through Kent, cross the ford at Eynesford for Lord Vader and head back for another cuppa later.

[Lord Vader]

Oh yes please
playing in the water :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Chad]

twas locksbottom that sounds good to me :D :D :D

[Lord Vader]

Cool what time are we going to meet?
:lol:

[Chad]

any time from 7.30pm is fine with me is this up in the calender yet :D

[Whealie]

twas locksbottom
Any more details - address? name of cafe? anything like that? If not I'll pop down there and find it tomorrow if I get a chance.

[Lord Vader]

Yep its in the calendar

Hey whealie big carpark in sainsbury,how about that?

[Whealie]

Message to submarine corps: Airborne Division Bomber Command has given Wing Commander Whealie an early pass for Friday. Are we still on for underwater activities?

[Lord Vader]

Yep i am up for it but it seems to be just the 2 of us (can i hear music in the background? just the 2 of us) :lol: :lol:

[Chad]

Yep i am up for it but it seems to be just the 2 of us (can i hear music in the background? just the 2 of us) :lol: :lol:


lucky buggers im on rug rat duty :( :roll:

[Whealie]

Chad,
how's your welding skills?
My front frame (the bit that holds all the instruments and the lights) actually has a crack in it and I can't quite get it aligned . I wondered if I brought the beast to you (it is ridable) I could strip all the instruments and lights off, remove the frame and we could have a crack at fixing it, with you doing the welding (I'm no welder)?
Does that sound possible or am I best to scour breakers (trouble is I would imagine its the bit that's damaged first in a head-on collission so most breakers won't have it)?

[Chad]

Chad,
how's your welding skills?
My front frame (the bit that holds all the instruments and the lights) actually has a crack in it and I can't quite get it aligned . I wondered if I brought the beast to you (it is ridable) I could strip all the instruments and lights off, remove the frame and we could have a crack at fixing it, with you doing the welding (I'm no welder)?
Does that sound possible or am I best to scour breakers (trouble is I would imagine its the bit that's damaged first in a head-on collission so most breakers won't have it)?

mate no problem :D we can sort it im free from about 2pm on sat if you want to come over but im out all day sunday . or we can do it one eve next week :D

[Whealie]

or we can do it one eve next week
One evening next week sounds good. I'm on duty at home on Saturday. I'll PM you for details

[Chad]

or we can do it one eve next week
One evening next week sounds good. I'm on duty at home on Saturday. I'll PM you for details no worries :D

[Von Short Hausen]

Me Me Me, I wanna come

Locksbotty at 19:00 is it ?

[Lord Vader]

Soooo where is the next one and when??
Friday 29th of september(after payday and my new tyres and back disk will be on) :?: :?: :?:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Chad]

me im deffo in for this nothing on the calender and ive put it on there in big letters :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Cie]

Where?

[Chad]

:oops: :oops: :oops: yeh where :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lord Vader]

Somewhere closer to you chad???
You always seem to travel the bigger distances.
Would not want you to break down to far from home :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Cie]

Unfortunately I can't make it.. I have a party booked, free food and wine should never be missed. I'm sure you'll understand ;)

[Chad]

Somewhere closer to you chad???
You always seem to travel the bigger distances.
Would not want you to break down to far from home :lol: :lol: :lol:

distance holds no fear for me and marmite not now not ever :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lord Vader]

Unfortunately I can't make it.. I have a party booked, free food and wine should never be missed. I'm sure you'll understand ;)
Hey chad phone richieb,we join cie :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Chad]

Unfortunately I can't make it.. I have a party booked, free food and wine should never be missed. I'm sure you'll understand ;)
Hey chad phone richieb,we join cie :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :drunken:

[Lord Vader]

better take the weekend of than :lol: :lol:

[MacP]

What about Blackheath Tea hut. Popular meet on a Friday for firends on 2 wheels...

[faantjie]

If this is not the weekend I'm moving house I'll be there. Booked for meet but pending. :P

[Whealie]

I'm due to to be in while the missus goes out, but if you're going to be in Blackheath, which is about a mile away, I'm going to have to get a babysitter and come out to play.

[anton88]

I'll check with passport control if i can come :roll:

For future, is there anywhere north of the river we could meet up :?:

[Chad]

im happy wherever you guys choose cos i just love to ride :thumbright:

[Lord Vader]

Have we decided on a place yet?
Where is this tea hut place ?Please some where easy to find,since i am gpsless :cry: :cry:

[Lord Vader]

Halloooo
Anybody out there?
Can you hear me Major Tom?
Will we be meeting?





oh the 450 is up :lol:

[Whealie]

We have a date, just name the venue.

[Lord Vader]

I put it in the calendar with location to be confirmed

[Lord Vader]

If we could meet while it is still light we could have a look at some of the byways i have been checking out near boxhill.
Nothing to dramatic as we would not want certain members bikes get to dirty :wink: :wink:
We might have to restrict that as well to a honda meet since i reckon certain other types of bikes with udder like attachments :lol: might get stuck in a rut or two and my doctor told me not to lift anything over 2 tons :lol:
Unfortunally it is getting dark a lot earlyer these days but maybe a idea for a sunday run :roll: :roll: :?:
For those wich get sundays off :cry: :cry:

[Chad]

shall we stick to rykas then its easy innit :D

[anton88]

I could be up for that - not sure where the hell it is, but my trusty gps will get me there - will get me name on the calendar once i have permission :roll: Better bring me torch as well - it gets dark bloomin quick now :shock:

Is there any Police precsence there - hope theyre friendly :?:

http://www.xrv.org.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5883

[Lord Vader]

Good big burgers at rykas :lol: :lol:
shall i stick it in :?:

[Chad]

Good big burgers at rykas :lol: :lol:
shall i stick it in :?:yes!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lord Vader]

I stickedit it :lol: :lol:

[Whealie]

Never been there before. Anyone got an address or more details of where? What time we meeting too?
I'm working just outside Guildford that day and I'll be on the bike so I'm wondering whether to bother going home and coming back out or just going direct or via a mate's. I could even call in of Lord Vader again and we could head down together.

[John]

Never been there before. Anyone got an address or more details of where? What time we meeting too?Have a look at www.boxhill.co.uk for where it is.

Calendar says 18.00 start, but I won't be able to make until later. Can someone PM me their mobile no so I can track you down?

Ta!

[Lord Vader]

So what time did you say you come around whealie? :lol: :lol:

[Whealie]

change of plan, that work day has been moved to Tuesday. I'll sort out a babysitter and head out a little later.

[Lord Vader]

Finished work a bit earlyer today and had another look at some byways near boxhill.
Very :D :D :D nice,at first just gently along a nice path through a bit of forest wich became more and more rough.Lots of at least fistsize stones and a few deepish ruts.Nothing dramatic just enough to make you feel like there is more to the @ than touring :lol: ,must say the bike handled this little things much better than me.
I do need offroad lessons.
That track could get interesting when it starts raining a bit,there was a lot of loose sand at the beginning of the track for all the horses( :roll: mud,lots of it :lol: :lol: )
So if anybody should be able to get to Rykas in day light on friday the 29th let me know and we could play before we meet the other guys

[Chad]

i'll be there around 7-730 ish lookin forward to a burger and seeing ya all :D

[Lord Vader]

Just remember guys Rykas closes at 9pm so no more food after that :cry:

[thibaud]

I might try to pop in with my XLV. Don't know about green laning though, she's got awful Continental road tyres on. I think around 4/5ish as I have to head back reasonably early (7/8ish). Will anybody be there? Might even come earlier if so as I have an early finish on Friday.

[Lord Vader]

Not so sure anymore.Was told by the boss i have to work till 6pm,so will be there by6.30-6.45pm

[faantjie]

Better half just agreed to come along. Look forward to seeing you all there!!!! :wink:

[Chad]

Better half just agreed to come along. Look forward to seeing you all there!!!! :wink: it amazing how they suddenly take an interest when the GSs are on offer :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

if it was the ktm you wouldnt have got her any where nere it :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[faantjie]

Better half just agreed to come along. Look forward to seeing you all there!!!! :wink: it amazing how they suddenly take an interest when the GSs are on offer :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

if it was the ktm you wouldnt have got her any where nere it :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Too right!!!! I'mstill trying to figure out how the GS looks like a sofa to them/her. :lol: :lol: I'm just greatfull she takes an interest now and then. Mind you I'm sure this promise of tagging along is weather permitting.... :oops: :roll:

[Lord Vader]

Better half just agreed to come along. Look forward to seeing you all there!!!! :wink: it amazing how they suddenly take an interest when the GSs are on offer :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

if it was the ktm you wouldnt have got her any where nere it :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I so know what you mean,Deb still says this "thing" looks a little bit small for 2 people :shock:
"If you would not have sold the RT i would have joined you on your little ride" :shock: :shock:

[Richie B]

Sorry guys, gotta pull out. As much as I try and avoid it, my mother's demanded a visit. It's either this weekend or the following one, so there was no contest what with the Dartmoor trip.

Bite on a burger for me!

[faantjie]

Weather girl just predicted rain for Friday.........guess who's not coming along anymore :roll: :lol: :oops:

[Lord Vader]

You believe the weather man :shock: :shock:

[faantjie]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I couldn't care less about the weather but if there is one cloud in the sky Friday morning I doubt you'll meet her this time round. :cry: :roll: :lol:

[Chad]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I couldn't care less about the weather but if there is one cloud in the sky Friday morning I doubt you'll meet her this time round. :cry: :roll: :lol:

tell her i said she's a lightweight :wink: but make sure you duck when you do :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lord Vader]

turning the diningroom table on its site and hiding behind it works for me,when i voice dangerous opinions like this :lol: :lol: :lol:

[faantjie]

Phoning home with comments like that is the only way that works for me.....just :? :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[anton88]

Sorry peeps, this one not looking good for me at the mo :cry:

Been rather hectic this week - will be working to midnight tonight again (started at six am :sleepy2: )

Tommorrows not looking much better :evil:

Went to see my dad last nite on the @ - only 5 miles away, and by the time i got home felt REALLY tired (the exhaust note kept me awake :lol: .

I could probably ride down to Rykas, but am too worried that i'd fall asleep on the way back :shock: - yep i really am that knackered.

If i dont make it, i'm sure Chad will have an extra burger on my behalf - they sound good :cheers:

[Chad]

Sorry peeps, this one not looking good for me at the mo :cry:

Been rather hectic this week - will be working to midnight tonight again (started at six am :sleepy2: )

Tommorrows not looking much better :evil:

Went to see my dad last nite on the @ - only 5 miles away, and by the time i got home felt REALLY tired (the exhaust note kept me awake :lol: .

I could probably ride down to Rykas, but am too worried that i'd fall asleep on the way back :shock: - yep i really am that knackered.

If i dont make it, i'm sure Chad will have an extra burger on my behalf - they sound good :cheers:

dont worry about falling asleep on the way home i'll keep riding along side and dig you in the ribs if you look sleepy :shock:

be safe dude remember try to have some chill time there aint no point in running yourself into the ground mate :?

be safe yeh :thumbleft:

[thibaud]

Still hoping to make tomorrow. Weather and energy levels permitting of course. Early 4.30am start so might be a bit knackered! Anyway, if I do, I'll pop in around 4/5ish, will anybody be there? I assume you're all poping in after work?

[Chad]

i wouldnt call coming over from essex popping :lol: but yeah somthing like that hope your still there when i get there your bringing the xlv yeah? :D

[thibaud]

If I do I will. Bring the XLV that is.

[MacP]

Hello guys! It's only up the road but I won't be able to make it I'm afraid! I would've been in the car but both my ATs are off the road at present...

Legendary Honda Reliability....

My arris... :oops:

[Lloyd]

Still hoping to make tomorrow. Weather and energy levels permitting of course. Early 4.30am start so might be a bit knackered! Anyway, if I do, I'll pop in around 4/5ish, will anybody be there? I assume you're all poping in after work?
I might pop along at around 4pm, will be on a black Tiger 900.

Lloyd

[Whealie]

It's a no show for me folks. Grandad was coming up to help out but isn't really well enough. Have a great evening

[Robster]

I'm being tempted out for drinks by the feminine wiles of a rather lovely young Italian Lady....it's neck and neck between her and a Burger outside Rykas with you guys!

Dont tell her I said that :wink:

[Whealie]

I'm being tempted out for drinks by the feminine wiles of a rather lovely young Italian Lady
There's always tomorrow, whereas a ride with the XRV London boys is only once a month.

[Robster]

Exactly...plus if I time it right I can fit both in 8)

[Chad]

im leaving here around 5.30 cya all there :D

[Robster]

Cya there Chad, reckon I'll be there for 6.30ish.

If you see a bloke get off a Varadero and wander around looking lost it'll be me! Gimme a shout! :lol: :oops: