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Well lets stick a date in the books......
Usual place......
Post here if there any beginners so that we can look out for you on the day.
Can we also have some photographers there as well please.
Would be nice to take our time and get some actions shots rather than just enjoying ourselves!! Mr Woolley, you free?
Perhaps take some video's to?
I'm up for this Dave...
I will definately need looking out for though - I'm booked for the Yamaha school on 24th so this will be prep for that!
Man up North
06-02-06, 01:54 AM
Hi, can i have more info please as this would be a first time round for me ..........Many thanks :lol: ..do I need crash bars ??
McVicar
06-02-06, 05:51 AM
Hi, can i have more info please as this would be a first time round for me ..........Many thanks :lol: ..do I need crash bars ??
Only if you fall off. :wink:
Hurrah, I was just thinking that Spring was getting close and the wild open spaces were calling :roll: Or something.
I AM going to make it this time. I AM!!
There's a guy in Surrey asking about the Plain over on ADVRider, would anyone mind if I invited him along? He's on a 950ADV, but I felt that the more the merrier! Any comments?
Cheers
-Simon
The more the merrier as far as I'm concerned.
Man Up North - What else do you want to know?
It's not hard core off-road riding. There are some harder sections as I'm sure Chad will tell you, but overall its ok.
I would recommend crash bars as much for your peace of mind as anything else. However you just need to stop yourself doing things that you think you might not be able to cope with. So if we pile in to some muddy bit then just wait for us to come out the other side, we won't leave you there.
Also those that are new to riding off-road try practising standing up on your bike and controlling it whilst moving slowly. This lowers your center of gravity and makes it much easier to cope with rough or muddy ground. IMHO anyway.
I'm sure those that are going on the off-road training will be able to give us some real tips.....
http://www.motorcyclingnz.co.nz/download/coach_tips.pdf
Man up North
06-02-06, 10:32 PM
Many thanks for the advise. 1 question, Do you take any thing with you, i.e. food ,water proofs etc.etc. I'll proberly come along anyway just to see wot its like. give me a chance to me some of you before HU July..But thanks again............... any one got any s/h crash bars going cheap (not chrome) :)
I think its important to be warm and dry so yes waterproofs are a good idea.
You will get muddy so be prepared for that as well.
We do tend to bring snacks with us and stop at regular intervals for a break, so yes food and fluids is a good idea.
A spare pair of gloves and socks can be a good idea as well to change in to for the journey home if they are wet.
Man up North
07-02-06, 11:24 PM
Thanks again.. cant wait now.. Fleet (The Raven )26th Feb and then onto Salisbury in March, then HU in July.. Busy few months :lol: :lol: 8)
nuts , i cant make this one :evil: looking forward to the pics though :D
adventurer
08-02-06, 11:58 PM
this would be a first for me, not long had the bike. been looking at the pics from the last trip looks like great fun. would love to come along, only thing is it a 200 mile trip one way. :shock:
samwise
11-02-06, 02:06 PM
I'd come too, but tis a long way for a day with a return ferry crossing too :lol:
Maverick
11-02-06, 02:20 PM
Dave,
I will confirm in the week whether I can make it or not. Hopefully if things work out will be there and could bring my SLR with for pics. This would mean more "posing" and photo stops though :lol:
lootch67
13-02-06, 10:27 AM
Haven't quite convinced "she who must be obeyed" but I'm hoping to make it too.
markincyberspace
14-02-06, 12:33 PM
Post here if there any beginners so that we can look out for you on the day.
Hi, I'm up for this. Can I have details of where on the plain you are meeting and what time?
Thanks....
Post here if there any beginners so that we can look out for you on the day.
Hi, I'm up for this. Can I have details of where on the plain you are meeting and what time?
Thanks....
10am for a 10:15'ish start.
Countess Services off the A303 at Amesbury
http://www.frappr.com/?a=sharemap&id=100433&h=8b68b9
markincyberspace
14-02-06, 10:22 PM
Nice one, thanks.
I'd come too, but tis a long way for a day with a return ferry crossing too :lol:
Go on, Mr 'Bug
It'd be a great chance to try out James's's's's seat!
Assuming, that is, you've got it on your bike by then!
Cheers
-Simon
matthelliwell
18-02-06, 09:22 AM
Hurrah, I was just thinking that Spring was getting close and the wild open spaces were calling :roll: Or something.
I AM going to make it this time. I AM!!
There's a guy in Surrey asking about the Plain over on ADVRider, would anyone mind if I invited him along? He's on a 950ADV, but I felt that the more the merrier! Any comments?
That guy would be me :D I'll be coming along. It'll be easy to spot me because I'll be the beginner perched on the KTM.
I'll also try and get along to the Hook meet up next Sunday to say hello if that's ok.
Cheers Matt
Welcome to the site Matt.
Look forward to seeing you on the Salisbury run.
That guy would be me :D I'll be coming along. It'll be easy to spot me because I'll be the beginner perched on the KTM.
I'll also try and get along to the Hook meet up next Sunday to say hello if that's ok.
Cheers Matt
Great, see you there :D
Cheers
-Simon
nellychat
24-02-06, 02:37 PM
Hoping to make it, will be the first off road trip with the @.
Will have to go steady as I have no crash bars yet and trying to find rd03 panels can leave you a bit :shock:
Looking forward to it though.
Sadly I'm not going to be able to make this, unless picking up the keys to my new house slips.
No matter what I'll be there for the meetup to get some piccies
Maverick
26-02-06, 08:42 PM
Mmmm this is starting to seem more and more likely for me to make so count me in :thumbright:
Mmmm this is starting to seem more and more likely for me to make so count me in :thumbright:
Hurrah, it'll be great to see you there, and Matt, thanks for coming along today but don't feel like you have to park away from the rest of us! :wink:
Looking forward to the Plain
-Simon
Sadly I'm not going to be able to make this, unless picking up the keys to my new house slips.
No matter what I'll be there for the meetup to get some piccies
And you, PRIORITISE. It's taken 37 years, another day's not going to matter!! :D
Cheers
-Simon
PS, BTW, PUI...Sorry!
lootch67
28-02-06, 02:19 PM
Here's some more off road riding tips to prepare for the big day.
http://www.flamesonmytank.co.za/offRoad.htm
boboneleg
08-03-06, 07:49 AM
Hello,
is this still on ? no posts for a while and I have two non computer types bugging me with questions...... :shock:
cheers, Bob
lootch67
08-03-06, 12:30 PM
As far as I know it's still on. Traffic will probably pick up next week.
Maverick
09-03-06, 01:29 PM
Helloooooooooooooooo, I am still up for this and hopefully can get a new rear tyre fitted before then but either way going to play. The only reason why I would not go is if it is absolutely pissing down with rain on the day.
I enjoy fun and offroading but no fecking way's doing 100 odd miles to Salisbury Plains in the wet to get more wet and then drive back wet and cold if ya get the idea :lol:
Helloooooooooooooooo, I am still up for this and hopefully can get a new rear tyre fitted before then but either way going to play. The only reason why I would not go is if it is absolutely pissing down with rain on the day.
I enjoy fun and offroading but no fecking way's doing 100 odd miles to Salisbury Plains in the wet to get more wet and then drive back wet and cold if ya get the idea :lol:
your going soft in your dotage :twisted: :wink: :lol: :lol:
Maverick
10-03-06, 01:25 PM
your going soft in your dotage :twisted: :wink: :lol: :lol:
I prefer to call it "Responsible" :D
If I'm about that weekend I'll probably swing by on the XR for a bit of a play.
Really should get the TA out at some point soon, but I don't think its wise for my first ride on a new (to me) bike to be an off road mudfest! :lol:
mav make sure youve got your camera cos with this weather we've been having methinks its going to be a tad mucky :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol:
Yep I'm really looking forward to this...... I might even clean my bike to get it ready.
Hi, been looking at the site for some time so decided to join. I live near Bath, Africa Twin owner (Recent). I had a yamaha Super Tenera when they came out years ago but mostly sports bikes, had a long break but back now. Went for the Twin because it seemed fun without being fast enough to get banned too quickly! Anyway about the rideout, i only have road tyres at the moment and no crash bars so i wont come along for the ride but if i may come to the meet to see everyone and look at what i need to get to make the next one that would be great?
Off touring in Sweden on it this summer so should have it all by then.
Thanks.
It would be great to see you Pete.
I'm mulling over organising a rideout over the Mendips around Charterhouse and Priddy. I found an easy Byeway the other day that would suitable for road tyres. I just need to get out there and sort out a route. In fact if I do it in the Summer I'll sort out a BBQ as well for after.
Man up North
11-03-06, 01:30 PM
Hi Dave, The rideout sounds good but I like the sound of the BBQ at the end of the route/meet. Great chance for people to meet everyone properly..
Hi Dave,
I have done a few rides myself up on the plain, the Ridgeway is good for road tyres and lots of gravel tank roads about now but have to be considerate for other users and walkers on suchaccessible routes. A fun few hours though and very difficult to get lost !
Maverick
12-03-06, 07:26 PM
mav make sure youve got your camera cos with this weather we've been having methinks its going to be a tad mucky :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol:
Well if we can ride away from there looking like this will be happy
http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2005/plains_offroad/html2/richie_sbo_20_std.jpg
thats my boy feckin rock ard :headbang:
hell ive just been given the nod for this one . but i shall be watching the weather :roll: :lol:
Man up North
14-03-06, 08:44 PM
hell ive just been given the nod for this one . but i shall be watching the weather :roll: :lol:
Stuff the weather
:thumbright: :thumbleft: :cheers: :bootyshake:
I'll be there weather permitting!
I'm not used to this cold climate after my hols... :D
BTW - I've heard the weather will be dry (well it won't rain...)
Yep if there's any chance of snow or ice we'll call it off. If its raining then we should be ok.
At the very worst we'll all get together to take over the cafe there.
I'll be there weather permitting!
I'm not used to this cold climate after my hols... :D
Neither me - and I went snowboarding for my hols - it was still warmer than here! :lol:
lootch67
15-03-06, 12:20 PM
Looks like the weather forecast is improving...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3494
Whealie
15-03-06, 01:53 PM
Looks like the weather forecast is improving...
Between you and Maverick, is there a competition to be more British than the British? All you ever talk about is the weather.
lootch67
15-03-06, 02:09 PM
It's because I'm NOT a Brit that I need to check the weather before I venture outside. Don't fancy riding in the rain for 120 miles, then play in the mud (which I could do much closer to home) and then ride the 120 miles home again, this time even wetter and colder. Really hoping the weather holds though as I'm gagging for some decent off-road riding.
Maverick
15-03-06, 02:20 PM
Between you and Maverick, is there a competition to be more British than the British? All you ever talk about is the weather.
Sorry this competition is only open to non British inhabitants and closing date for bitching and moaning about the weather will be around when the weather improves and we expierence these so called "heat waves" the british refer to in the again so called summer :mrgreen:
nellychat
15-03-06, 03:44 PM
Still looking good for this ride out, as long as the @ starts!
so lets have a head count this looks like we could have a few there
me. 1 :D
lootch67
15-03-06, 09:19 PM
Me is 3 :shock:
Man up North
15-03-06, 09:22 PM
Me 4
Me 5, but only to say hi, not coming on the ride out, gotta strip the new house :?
boboneleg
15-03-06, 10:03 PM
Me 6............with at least one other. that's.........uh......duh....oh yes 7.. :shock:
Carport
15-03-06, 10:32 PM
did the spammers change the 8 to a 6?? :mrgreen:
nellychat
16-03-06, 09:11 AM
me 9.
Maverick
16-03-06, 09:39 AM
Ahhhh go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on....me 10 :D
matthelliwell
16-03-06, 11:09 AM
Ahhhh go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on....me 10 :D
me 11
If it's not too cold and I'm not too hungover... me 12. :)
Maverick
16-03-06, 11:50 AM
If it's not too cold and I'm not too hungover... me 12. :)
Sorry Stoo neither of those are valid excuses if you are british mate, you are number 12 :D
Sorry Stoo neither of those are valid excuses if you are british mate, you are number 12 :D
Bugger - I'd better think up some better excuses then :lol:
markincyberspace
16-03-06, 12:48 PM
If my seat arrives back - me 13. If not, may just come down on the trumpet for a coffee.
jvaughan
16-03-06, 02:16 PM
Ill pop along for a visit. Will have the baby with me so I cannot attend.
Plus, as I still havnt given Dave any money for a fuel switch, Ill come armed with a fish full of tenna's
Ill come armed with a fish full of tenna's
:shock:
boboneleg
16-03-06, 05:15 PM
Ill come armed with a fish full of tenna's
:shock:
is that a 'fish full of tunas'........... :roll:
mgillespie
17-03-06, 01:00 AM
Me 14, Should be able to pop up, unless there are unforseen circumstances... Got my crashbars fitted, so may be slightly more adventurous... Although got Anakees fitted, so it may be a tad dodgy...
Fifteen! Don't worry MG, I'm on road tyres too, so we can slither around together. Anyway s'not going to be muddy, summer's coming :roll:
See you all there!
Cheers
-Simon
McVicar
17-03-06, 01:12 PM
You'll be allright all the mud is frozen. :laughing8:
Slimie don't injure yourself for next Friday.
You'll be allright all the mud is frozen. :laughing8:
Slimie don't injure yourself for next Friday.
I'll be there, self-preservation's such a strong instinct when you reach my age!!
See you there!
-Simon
Maverick
17-03-06, 02:34 PM
Myself and Lootch should be passing Fleet services between 8:00 and 8:30 if anyone wants to meet up and ride from there. Chad you wanna meet up with us at Dartford or my place on Sunday morning?
mgillespie
17-03-06, 03:02 PM
Anyone coming up from Yeovil direction wanna meet up on the way?
Myself and Lootch should be passing Fleet services between 8:00 and 8:30 if anyone wants to meet up and ride from there. Chad you wanna meet up with us at Dartford or my place on Sunday morning?
i'll meet you at dartford what time dude :D
As i said, should get over for the meet but wont make the ride, it will be muddy and thats no place for road tyres ! i need all the help i can get falling off is funny to start with then its just a pain in the arse .
should be a sight though 13 or 14 bikes. what are you southeast boys going to do Monday with a hosepipe ban ! You cant use our water to clean it .
I might have to dig my video camera out for the departure from Countess services
If anyone's coming across the Mendips give me a shout and we can meet up for the thrash, I mean ride down to the plain.
Right then a few obvious things.......
Mainly for the newbies.
Make sure you are warm and dry throughout the day, although the ability to remove clothing as well will be useful as you might get quite hot.
Spare pairs of gloves and socks may well be welcome.
You will probably get covered in mud, its part of the fun, so wear old kit if you're concerned.
Make sure you are fuelled up ready for the trip, there aren't any petrol stations on the plain! There is petrol available at the services where we start.
Bring food and drink with you, we tend to stop every so often for a break.
Please respect other users of the plains, horse riders, walkers, cyclists and 4x4's will probably all be out there.
Respect the plains and stay on the tracks. We do push the official boundaries a little :mrgreen: but hopefully we're sensible, and charging off tearing up the surrounding grass is not a good idea.
There are Rangers on the plain, please be courteous towards them, and listen to what they say.
Overall take your time and enjoy yourself, its no race.
Anything else that anyone needs to add?
lootch67
17-03-06, 11:21 PM
Anything else that anyone needs to add?
Yes, first one to drop their bike buys the drinks! (This is gonna come back to huant me..)
lootch67
18-03-06, 08:29 AM
OK, looks like I might've convinced another TA rider to join us, so we're at least 15½.
It would also be nice if we have decent photographers around whether we could get some good action shots.
We always seem to charge around without stopping and it would be nice to find a few spots and then set-up some shots.
One of Maverick doing his submarine impression sounds good. :mrgreen:
Myself and Lootch should be passing Fleet services between 8:00 and 8:30 if anyone wants to meet up and ride from there. Chad you wanna meet up with us at Dartford or my place on Sunday morning?
Hello my friend I'll see you at Fleet.
Man up North
18-03-06, 11:25 AM
Hi, since I'm a newbie at this I'll bring my camera along since i had it fixed and i can take some photos.. :wink:
Maverick
18-03-06, 05:39 PM
i'll meet you at dartford what time dude :D
How does 7:15 sound :?: That will give us enough time to have a coffee and so on our way 8)
sorted see yas there at 7.15 am :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Maverick
18-03-06, 06:19 PM
sorted see yas there at 7.15 am :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Now I must go and find my neck warmer and long johns :shock: I do hope this wind dies down over night though :? Scot oiler fixed, oil checked, tyres kicked ohhhh and bike passed MOT today so ready to roll :D
sorted see yas there at 7.15 am :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Now I must go and find my neck warmer and long johns :shock: I do hope this wind dies down over night though :? Scot oiler fixed, oil checked, tyres kicked ohhhh and bike passed MOT today so ready to roll :D
yippee :hello1:
boboneleg
18-03-06, 08:36 PM
I'm bringing my mate (Steve) on his Varadero and he's got road tyres on at the moment so your cameras ready........ :D
Having said that, he's a good rider and will probably make me look stupid.
cheers, Bob
nellychat
18-03-06, 11:27 PM
Anyone coming up from Yeovil direction wanna meet up on the way?
I will be going up from yeovil, I was planning too get fuel at podimore services on the A303. They are the next services out of Yeovil, big Q8 feul station. Its off podimore roundabout cant really miss it.
I will be there about 8:45am ish!
I will check the thread before I leave too see if anyone is going past.
See you tomorrow.
well the sun's shining here..... and it looks like its gonna be a fantastic day!
Yep, pretty nice on Salisbury Plain this morning. Ride safe everyone, see ya there
Hahaaaaa - what a wicked day :twisted:
Apart from just getting back home, covered in sludge and crud - to find the electric's been off all day, and there's no hot water for a shower :shock:
Not sure how long the battery will last on the laptop, so will crack on with resizing some photos rather than babble on about how much fun it was and how many folk turned up and how good the weather was and all that nonsense.....
Pics (http://photobucket.com/albums/a111/scrapperstoo/Salisbury%20Plain%20offroad%20Mar%2006/)
Will try and upload some higher res versions once our 'lectrick is back on :)
Set-up a specific thread..... pics in here please.
http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=35248#35248
matthelliwell
19-03-06, 05:48 PM
Hahaaaaa - what a wicked day
Yep, most fun I've had in ages. I was just about to show you all how a KTM could get through that bit of mud when we had to clear off the plain...
Hahaaaaa - what a wicked day
Yep, most fun I've had in ages. I was just about to show you all how a KTM could get through that bit of mud when we had to clear off the plain...
LOL!
Yeh right.......
I distinctly remember you saying something like these KTM's are for big girls and they don't go through mud very well. :mrgreen:
It sounds like you had a great day! good to come along to see everyone and i shall be ready for the next one. I rode home across the plain sticking to tank tracks then spent most of the day on the bike, was that a perfect day for a bike or what . I may have seen a couple of lads on their way home coming through Atworth looking suitably muddy, i shall have a look at your pics but it is one of my favourite places wherever i have travelled, the plain is a lovely place on a nice day (Provided you get off safely and dont trash your bike !)
Interested to hear from those who went along on road tyres?
See you again.
Interested to hear from those who went along on road tyres?
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/scrapperstoo/Salisbury%20Plain%20offroad%20Mar%2006/xrv_offroad_mar06021.jpg
No problem! :twisted:
(More pics and details here (http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3838&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)
Maverick
20-03-06, 04:02 PM
Hahaaaaa - what a wicked day
Yep, most fun I've had in ages. I was just about to show you all how a KTM could get through that bit of mud when we had to clear off the plain...
Don't worry Matt there is of course always next time where you could take the lead and show us :mrgreen:
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