New members

[DaveS]

All you new members out there that have ben lurking but not posting.....
here's a thread for you to say Hi in.
We'd love to hear from you.
Just post here by replying to this thread and we'll keep it going.
Be nice to know where you are as well in case you fancy joining in the rideouts.

I've also come to the conclusion that as we're such a big family all over the world there's no point in aiming this site at the UK riders any more although that's where the majority are based. So if you fancy organising a ride out in your country then please post up in the rideouts forum as well!
And anything I can do or you want me to develop then let me know.

Welcome new peeps. :mrgreen:

[chalkzter]

:D Just thought I would say Hello to all. Having just joined.
Picked up my first AT last week and very Impressed have done over 400 miles already including an off road bimble with my brother and a group of GS owners (I know :oops: but please don't hold it against me)
I'm in Kent and well up for any meets or rides including off road However I work long silly hours :cry: and every weekend :cry: so very limited .

[Slimie]

Hello,

I want an AT! :D

So I'll have to sell my 1150GS, if anyone's interested, it's here: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.classifieds.detail&resource=2925144

As soon as I find one I'll bombard you all with questions, in the meantime I'm sucking up all the information that I can find!!

Cheers

-Simon

[fewtrees]

Hello,

I want an AT! :D

So I'll have to sell my 1150GS, if anyone's interested, it's here: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.classifieds.detail&resource=2925144

As soon as I find one I'll bombard you all with questions, in the meantime I'm sucking up all the information that I can find!!

Cheers

-Simon

I like this guy already!

[jvaughan]

NIce 1150. why do you want to sell ?

I really want an 1150GS Adventurer, but am struggling to justify it.

[goldiefish]

From the South of ireland here, In the process of buying an AT, when i realised I'm tall enough for both feet to touch the ground(5'11). The fact that the bike i'm looking at has a lowered seat helps too...

[Slimie]

NIce 1150. why do you want to sell ?

I really want an 1150GS Adventurer, but am struggling to justify it.

Thanks, it's a great bike but it's time for it to go. I'm no longer working so I can't justify a "toy" with that kind of value and to that end I'm looking for a Twinky for about £2000 that won't make me feel so guilty when I realise how little I'm using it.
Obviously not to replace it at all would be the best idea, but I can't imagine being without a bike, even if it only comes out once or twice a month! Saw a couple of ATs in France recently, realised that it was what I wanted and looked in a copy of MCN that I'd brought with me where I discovered that you could get them for (almost!) what I want to spend. So here goes!

Roll up, roll up, get your BMW here! :D

Cheers

-Simon

[xrv_jim]

Saw a couple of ATs in France recently, realised that it was what I wanted and looked in a copy of MCN that I'd brought with me where I discovered that you could get them for (almost!) what I want to spend.

Hop over to the For Sale/Wanted forum then, there are two or three for sale there. :wink:

[Slimie]

Just as soon as the GS is gone, I'll be there, unstoppable, with money scorching holes in my pockets!

Anyone want a GS? Please? :D

Cheers

-Simon

[chalkzter]

Anyone want a GS? Please? :D

Cheers
-Simon
Hi,
what age and Mileage and How much :?:

[Slimie]

Have a quick look at the MCN ad...

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.classifieds.detail&resource=2925144


Briefly it's 2001 an a "Y", 21,000 miles, T&T, ABS 'n' heated grips, system cases (panniers) Service History. £5900.

[JohnR]

Hi Everyone.

Just joined and finding my way round the site. I bought an 02 Transalp about a month ago and find any and every excuse to get it rolling. I just have one little battle with the seat which wants me to sit against the tank when I want to sit further up the hill, but I'm working on that.

I live on the Hampshire/Dorset border and would like to join a ride out sometime, although not ready to tackle the Salisbury Plain yet!!

Hope to meet some of you sometime.

John

[DaveS]

You'll be fine on the plain.... seriously.
It was all pretty easy going.

Come along and say hi.

[jabba]

Hello I am honestly a new member and am thinking of buying a africa twin when I leave school because there a very big bike and and I have very long legs.
It will take me a long time to save up my 3 pounds a week pocket money but I am stopping the booze and fags because the nice asbo I have been put on keeps me in the house.
When I go to secondary school I can get a part time job to help me save.
Thankyou.

Oh and welcome all the new members we really are normal you know ask yen!

[YEN_POWELL]

Oh and welcome all the new members we really are normal you know ask yen!
I've just accused a bloke on the dual sport forum of being you with a different name. He's mislaid a similar amount of limb (bloody careless where they leave stuff some people) and owns a Honda Tran Slap.

He's just told us about how he's had to make new higher mountings for the footrests on his 225 Serow cos when he trail rides in ruts he keeps snapping his artificial foot and shin off.

[jabba]

I got my false leg stuck in some marsh once on an xt600e and it came off not funny when your on your own and miles away from civilisation.
Well ok yes it is.
Ive taken the release button off my leg becuase it kept falling off in funny places usually when I am surrounded by people bugger :?

And I know were my leg is its kept in a jar were they remove cell samples to breed a new race of super humans gosh I am so proud.

[Peter McClinton]

Hi Guys, a little bit of my history courtesy of Italian Import Proud New Owner, centre stands and that type of stuff. Africa Twin discussion forum. Great help from the guys though. Had it two months now, using it to an from work, makes you look forward to going. Its got a funny colour scheme though, didn't like it a first, but its growing on me. Will try and post a picture, when I gain the technical skills. Sunny Prestwick, West of Scotland. ATs, are like hens teeth up here.

[Pete Rock]

Hello, I´m from Portugal and ride a 2004 Transalp, only 7200 miles yet.
I posted a thread introducing myself before seeing this one, sorry.
I´ll post a couple of pictures from one or two rides so you see what´s it like over here.
I´m enjoying this bike a lot, although sometimes I wish for something a bit more offroadable, never got stuck though (that´s a good thing cause I ride alone)

[DaveS]

Welcome Pete.
When can we all come over to say stay! :mrgreen:
You lucky person you..... having an AT and being in Portugal. Its just too much.

[Pete Rock]

When can we all come over to say stay! :mrgreen:


:shock:




You lucky person you..... having an AT and being in Portugal. Its just too much.

It´s a Transalp, and they managed to burn my favourite riding area when I was on holiday :cry: it´s not all it´s cracked up to be

[jvaughan]

When can we all come over to say stay! :mrgreen:


:shock:




You lucky person you..... having an AT and being in Portugal. Its just too much.

It´s a Transalp, and they managed to burn my favourite riding area when I was on holiday :cry: it´s not all it´s cracked up to be

ok, well come over and enjoy the sun, you can come to the UK and marvel at the water that falls from the sky without the need for Helicopters :lol:

[Von Short Hausen]

Hello everybody, I made a brief appearance elsewhere asking about saddle heights. I currently ride a Yam Fazer, but I'm trying to swap it for a 99 TA.

I see that several people on here do scuba diving...I'm a BSAC Dive Leader - We could organise a wicked seaside rideout and dive (or then again if this group is half as apathetic as the Fazer group, probably not :roll: )

Anyway, I'm really enjoying the intellect and razor sharp wit of this group. :wink:

[monkey]

hi! happy to be here
new member from poland, at the moment in london, bought my first transalp 8 months ago (£4700 04 bike 0 miles, topbox, tall screen, alarm), done 25k miles in last 5 months, few minor mods (bars, guards), i'm off to poland in december will see how it copes with snow and ice :D

[lootch67]

25k miles in five months??!! How on earth do you manage that?

[Maverick]

25k miles in five months??!! How on earth do you manage that?

And the whole morning I was convincing myself the 17000 I did in 16 months was alot :shock:

[monkey]

simple! :)
2 trips uk to poland and monday to friday as a bike courier, 5 months = 6x oil & filter, 3x air filter, 2x chain and sprockets (need new one soon), 1x output shaft i think (english no good sorry) 2x light bulb front, 1x light bulb tail, 2x light bulb (one that's enlightening fuel gauge and speedo), 1x fuse, 16x spark plugs (new soon), 1x clutch lever, 2x front brake lever, 2x front tyre, 3x rear tyre (new soon), sometimes i think its not worth it :D

[HOOKY]

http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/04/a6/c2_3.JPG


Bought the bike,advice needed please> xl 250

I found this site via Google, I have been looking for Rupps or Boats on Salisbury Plain
I have been road racing for twenty years or so but interest has finally dwindled.


Green laning/trial riding !!! yep I thought I would give it a go

First reason
1. Im far too fat ! I have heard this will be good exercise
2. It was bloody cheap !
3. I am a very social type, would love to go on rides with others.

So :She is a old 1988 bike, 95% complete (e-bay) bargain so im not worried if she gets a beating ! ( I do tend to fall off more than most ).

Has anyone owned one ?? what are you oppinions on them ?.


I live in Bournemouth, is there anyone in Dorset that would like to join me on a trip along Salisbury Plain (or anywhere else !)

Do you know of any other routes in this area , would you like to share the info ?

I would also like to travel a little further >>>Wales // Would this be too tiring for a un-fit noob.

Off road schools (Dorset) Any reccomendations ?

Any advice welcome, Cheers

[jvaughan]

Hello everybody, I made a brief appearance elsewhere asking about saddle heights. I currently ride a Yam Fazer, but I'm trying to swap it for a 99 TA.

I see that several people on here do scuba diving...I'm a BSAC Dive Leader - We could organise a wicked seaside rideout and dive (or then again if this group is half as apathetic as the Fazer group, probably not :roll: )

Anyway, I'm really enjoying the intellect and razor sharp wit of this group. :wink:

Excellent stuff. Well, im mad enough to be continuing to dive right through the winter this year in my trusty 14mm Semi Dry.
Last year, at Vobster Quay, I surfaced from a 40 minute dive to be greated by a snow storm and the owners axiously waiting for me and my buddy to surface so they could shut up shop and go home !!!

Dont recommend trying to get all the diving gear on an AT though (tried it and failed). Im a BSAC Sports Diver WooHoo :colors:

[Maverick]

I live in Bournemouth, is there anyone in Dorset that would like to join me on a trip along Salisbury Plain (or anywhere else !)

Do you know of any other routes in this area , would you like to share the info ?

Welcome to the board Hooky, keep an eye on the rideout/meeting section of the forum there is a fair few going out to the plains from time to time. We just done a good 6-70 miles last Sunday and some pics here (http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2215)

More than welcome on any bike and you would probably be better off with something lighter and easier to pick up :mrgreen: Don't know about the fitness part of it although I was pretty knackered monday morning but still on the heavier side than should be :shock:

[PyroGyro]

I'm picking up my new XRV 750 sometime this week .... :)

I've drooled for years ... 10 years of riding CX500s :)

I could almost cry (Thank you Mr BankManager - I suck your lolly for you long time)

The paint job is like the bike on this site ...

http://www.twin-biker.de/images/1_africa%20twin/XRV%20fertig.jpg

Anyhow, I'm going to let the dog out ... then look for more piccies, don't think I'll sleep tonight :)

PyroGyro

[Slimie]

Pyro,

Nice bike, everyone knows the black ones are best!

It looks like you've got BMUU GS handguards, do they fit well?

Cheers
-Simon

[PyroGyro]

Pyro,

Nice bike, everyone knows the black ones are best!

It looks like you've got BMUU GS handguards, do they fit well?

Cheers
-Simon

Simon;

I take it you have a black one too, I'm afraid I spoil the look by wearing a reflective jacket ..

The bike isn't quite mine yet (still sorting finance) and I've not ridden it yet but I've sat on it and the handlebars seem ok. It also has heated grips - dead posh eh ? I always used muffler thingies and good gloves - so this will be luxury.

Question for all :
I've had CX's for the past 10 years so I'm wondering about fitting/converting some nice chrome cx crash bars onto an XRV... silly ?

I'm going to be strapped for cash with this loan so I'm looking at doing things on the cheap..

PyroGyro

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Just a brief intro. I bought a Varadero 1000 just over a week ago and I'm enjoying every minute! Looking forward to the better weather when I can do some longer trips.

I've been riding for about 25 years, having worked my way up from a Yamaha DT 175, through Honda CB250N, Kawasaki GT550 (big mistake), Honda CB500, Honda VFR800, BMW R1150RS (bigger mistake), and now the Vara.

Really envious of your rides on Salisbury Plains rides. Beginning to wish I had an Africa Twin too. How about organising an "easy" ride for novices and Vara owners in summer 2006? Can you find a route that avoids tricky obstacles? I'd rather come back wanting more than wreck my new bike!!

[DaveS]

Really envious of your rides on Salisbury Plains rides. Beginning to wish I had an Africa Twin too. How about organising an "easy" ride for novices and Vara owners in summer 2006? Can you find a route that avoids tricky obstacles? I'd rather come back wanting more than wreck my new bike!!

Welcome mate.
It is possible to do some less taxing riding over the plain if a route is chosen that has the gravelled road and tracked track side by side. You can then take the gravelled road whilst those that want to plough on through the dirt.
Having said that I don't think that there's much that we did on the last jaunt that a Varadero couldn't have coped with. Perhaps the diversion through the wood might have been a little too much. For that you really need knobblies on. Although Chad managed ok and he was on fairly standard tyres.

[Radio-active]

Sounds fun,
I legally off-road in S.Wales using RUPPS,UCR'S etc. on a DRZ400(sorry :roll: ),but Alun Michaels (the natzi rambling minister) :pukeleft: new bill has gone through parliament now looking like all RUPPS will be downgraded to Bridalway status, so you've got limited time to offroad legally on anything except BOATS!(Byways Open To All Traffic) :cry:

Of course you could buy a pushbike,a horse, or a 1000 acre estate!

Anyone interested in a DRZ ?:oops: (sorry)

[DaveS]

Plenty of BOATS on Salisbury Plain come and join us there on the next visit.

[Dilbert]

Of course you could buy a pushbike,a horse, or a 1000 acre estate!


The first and last option here would be Ok, but the next thing in the Ramblers sights is the Bridleways, not so many of those left either!

[Radio-active]

Post us when your going out, long way for the DRZ! :roll: so I will have to consider gettin the @ muddy :?

[Taz]

Although I've already done a "Hi" thread already (typical nubie! :roll: ), I might as well register here anyway. I'll post a pic of the bike as soon as I get a chance.

I'm picking up my new XRV 750 sometime this week .... :)

I've drooled for years ... 10 years of riding CX500s :)

I could almost cry (Thank you Mr BankManager - I suck your lolly for you long time)

The paint job is like the bike on this site ...

http://www.twin-biker.de/images/1_africa%20twin/XRV%20fertig.jpg

Anyhow, I'm going to let the dog out ... then look for more piccies, don't think I'll sleep tonight :)

PyroGyro
I-wanted-a-black-one! :cry:

[M@to]

Hi! Just noticed this tread.. a little late, but.
Some of you guys already know me. Few of you from chat. I made my first appearance in "let us see your bike". Second was a short photo report from Corsica.
Im from Slovenia and beside my land, Im pretty familliar with Italy (especialy the Dolomites), Croatia (coast) and south Austria. So if you need any infos... :)
Im season rider, couse winters are to cold and icy here. As I already said, I have RD 07, '99, white @
Q.: Why r u guys so uninterested in chat?

[Sharribee]

Hello, I have already posted a hello in the transalp bit before I noticed this one - Sorry :oops: So I'll do it again.

Just bought my Black 04 Transalp after a disastrous experience with a Buell Lightning. Typical girlie didn't listen to the blokes who warned me but liked the sound of the engine and the fact it left their bikes standing. Not for long though, little bit of rain soon sorted that out and the bloody thing decided to get all hormonal on me - typical a moody bike. After 6 weeks of going back and fore to the dealership to get it fixed I had enough and got rid of it. (Left me out of pocket though :evil: )

Test rode loads of bikes and really liked the Transalp.. My hubby had a Africa Twin for years so that was that. Have been riding it to work for the last week and have had great fun on it.

I tend to give my bike names (that must be a girl thing too) My first was a CB 500 which I called Prozac - I am sure you can guess why. The Buell I called Marmite - Love it or hate it - I now know which. This one is Toes - because that is the only bit of me that can reach the floor. I am alright as long as I don't stop :shock:.

Anyway that's enough of my ramblings. Look forward to chatting on the forum.

[DaveS]

Hi Mabel... and welcome.

[Dilbert]

Ah look a nice sweet little blue eyed blonde girlie..........what do you mean that's just an avatar :lol:

[Sharribee]

Ah look a nice sweet little blue eyed blonde girlie..........what do you mean that's just an avatar :lol:

No, that really is me. I even do the pigtails cause they go under my helmet easier :geek:

[Taz]

Why, what BIG eyes you have! :shock:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

It's great to welcome female bikers, but especially one who rides all year round. :headbang:
... This one is Toes - because that is the only bit of me that can reach the floor. I am alright as long as I don't stop :shock:....I assume you have wound down the rear suspension's pre-load already. It may be possible to lower the front fork yolks too - a 15-minute job. It would be a pity if the seat height spoiled your riding enjoyment.

[Sharribee]

quote]I assume you have wound down the rear suspension's pre-load already. It may be possible to lower the front fork yolks too - a 15-minute job. It would be a pity if the seat height spoiled your riding enjoyment.

I woulnd't know where to start :oops: :oops: sorry, but know nice man who will. Having said that the seat height definatley not spoiling my fun, I have been on leave this week so have been out riding every day to get used to it and am now fairly confident. The nice sales man in thunder road is looking in their basement for me this week becasue he thinks that there is a lower seat in there that I can have. Even if he doesn't not too much of a problem I've been wizzing in and out of Cardiff this week without too much of a problem. :D

[Mr Minx]

Hi guys been a member for a few months, got a Vara 99, and XRV 750.
Hopfully get to meet up with some of you guys this year and a run or two.
Look forward to my first AT run

[Dilbert]

quote]I assume you have wound down the rear suspension's pre-load already. It may be possible to lower the front fork yolks too - a 15-minute job. It would be a pity if the seat height spoiled your riding enjoyment.

I woulnd't know where to start :oops: :oops: sorry, but know nice man who will. Having said that the seat height definatley not spoiling my fun, I have been on leave this week so have been out riding every day to get used to it and am now fairly confident. The nice sales man in thunder road is looking in their basement for me this week becasue he thinks that there is a lower seat in there that I can have. Even if he doesn't not too much of a problem I've been wizzing in and out of Cardiff this week without too much of a problem. :D

Mabel, don't worry there are several ways of lowering the seat, but with a seat hieght of 34" and an inside leg of 31" I also only touch down with toes, you just have to stay in gear at the junctions with your right foot on the brake, the clutch pulled in and lean left so your left foot's down flat, then clutch out lean right a bit and AAAAAAWWWWWAAAAAYYYYYYYYY :lol:

[Man up North]

Hi all, I've been a member for awhile now but never had the chance to get on here properly, well here goes,
I've always loved the style of the @ but could never find one I liked, that was until I moved from the North East to the south of France, there I met a friend who had just bought a @ but didn't know wot to do with it, (sell it to me ) great news, I bought the bike RD07a Red/White/Blue. Never looked back,Up side.. It still has french plates so not to worried when I get flashed from a speed camera every now and then and the insurance is cheaper in france.Still got my house there. That was back in June 04 and have been riding it ever since, still got only 17km on the clock,Fitted a few extra's:-- Kappa 48ltr back box,wingrack,heated grips,12v adpt,autocom 7-phone,mp3,gps, spotlights and a tall touring screen. I live in Bognor Regis at the moment working.
Never been on a rideout or to a meeting but would love to get out more with fellow @ riders so i can enjoy the bike even more ... Cheers all :P

[Badger]

Hi I have just registered on this fantastic site! With a few sports bikes in between I have owned a Transalp, an Africa Twin RD07 and an RD07a, then after 5 years with an X11 I currently have a year old Varadero. Looking forward to browsing around the forum and working my way through the 277 pages of pics!!

[DaveS]

Welcome Badger, good to have you onboard.

[Dexter]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum, currently ride a VFR, but quite fancy a Transalp as my next bike.
Live down near Portsmouth.
:D

[djadams]

Hey all.

I'm new here so please be gentle!

I'm looking to buy an AT, as the form of transport for a bit of an adventure. I've been riding sportsbikes for years and love 'em to bits, but my TL aint gonna get me round Morocco! (I'm bored, so I want to go away for a couple of months and do something interesting next spring, want to get the bike sorted sooner rather than later).

So - I'll put a post in the AT forum asking for hints and tips of what to look for - any advice on particular AT foibles very gratefully received!

Look forward to chatting to some of you knowledgeable owners about it all...

[MacP]

Hello! My name is Perry and I live with MacP - I'm to little to go on his @ yet but I one day!

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=2168

Hi all say hello to my dog Perry! He's settling in well! :D

[Chad]

aaaaaah you didnt call him t rex then :lol: :lol: :lol:

[MacP]

aaaaaah you didnt call him t rex then :lol: :lol: :lol:

No He's named after Lee 'Scratch' Perry a Reggae artiste of High renown (well at least for his 70's Dub stuff anyway!) :D :D :D

He's lovely - mouth full of teeth so don't be fooled by the cute puppy expression!

[FatFergie]

Hi everyone.
Sorry for not introducing myself sooner.
I love the site, good work.
I live outside the UK in sunny Ireland and have a TA about six years which (along with the ****E road surfaces that we pay a lot of money) for has cured me of my lust for fast sportsbikes.
I'm an off-road virgin and was wondering about taking an off-road course in the UK. Anyone have any opinions on them, they all seem quite dear?

[MacP]

Hello and welcome.

Click: http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2559&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=addy+smith&start=90
Towards the bottom of the page that opens and the next there is a report on a trip some of the lads did (I missed it through work) to the Yamaha School in Winchester and it appears to have been well worth it and ideal for beginers.

Hope that helps!

[FatFergie]

thanks macp, looks interesting, the sussex venue looks easy enough to get to.

[Slimie]

Just out of interest...

I found out recently that Husquvarna do a trail riding school in Oxforshire, £170 all in, any one fancy a go? MacP, f'rinstance!!??

Cheers
-Simon

[MacP]

I could be...I was really fecked off for having to miss the last one...

Any info web link etc?

[Slimie]

Voila...

http://www.huskytrails.co.uk/

[MacP]

OOOOO! That looks good.

Are you up for another event like this? Show me how's it all done.... :D

[McVicar]

If we can do a Friday again count me in. I've stopped aching now. :D
Perhaps a seperate thread for this would be in order.

[FatFergie]

I could be interested.........
logistics a bit complicated by Irish sea, day and date sensitive but it's not impossible
I suspect I'd be a bit useless off road (never been there), wouldn't want to cramp your style. what level of ability are you/se at ?

[Slimie]

I could be interested.........
logistics a bit complicated by Irish sea, day and date sensitive but it's not impossible
I suspect I'd be a bit useless off road (never been there), wouldn't want to cramp your style. what level of ability are you/se at ?

We (McVicar, myself, Quarryman and Stoo) made fools of ourselves on a MX track a few weeks ago. We all had a fantastic time and thought we were
fast, smooth and elegant, but probably looked like the four twats on dirtbikes that we were*!

Let's just say that we're slightly lacking in experience at the moment, or at least I am, but that we're open to suggestion!

-Simon

*Only my opinion based on the photographs that were posted here :wink:

[John]

thanks macp, looks interesting, the sussex venue looks easy enough to get to.
I'm booked in on the Yamaha school at their Sussex site in a couple of weeks. I got the last place on that day, and they do seem to get booked up quite a long way ahead.

I'll let you know after I've done it, but I reckon that £150 for a full day's instruction including bike hire is very reasonable!

[quarryman]

would be well up for another session rounda dirt track. Stoo and I were looking at doing the Yam school again, but at their Bolton venue in august as it was more off road than motocross apparently. Happy to put travellers up at my place if you wanted to make a weekend of it slimie / McVicar et al. Could maybe tie it in with a ride over to north wales and a barbeque? Stoo and I are away till july, but anytime after that would be possible.

[woodz]

just thought i'd pop in and say hi

[Lord Vader]

Hi woods
welcome to this site, do not worry no normal people about here ,just a great bunch of nutters
Welcome
:newb:

[woodz]

thx vader...
its about the only forum that i've joined and can't think of anything to say! :oops:
i've always owned road bikes (hiss boo) but after owning an FZR last year i kinda realised age is creeping up on me and i'm looking for something taller, and always liked the Transalp,, i'm a big fan of V twins :wink:

[Carport]

just thought i'd pop in and say hi

Hi Woodz, welcome aboard :salute:

[Dilbert]

i kinda realised age is creeping up on me

Join the club, don't let it get to you, you're still young enough if you can get your leg over..........and that applies to bikes too :lol:

[woodz]

thanks for the welcome :D

you're still young enough if you can get your leg over..........and that applies to bikes too
yeah still manage to get it over :lol: but i coud use a group of geisha girls to straighten me out in the morning :P

[marapets]

Hi im new here :) awesome forum! ill try be as active as poss

[Dilbert]

Hi im new here :) awesome forum! ill try be as active as poss
Hi, welcome, you can start by telling us about you and your ride

[Kerr]

Hi

Just registered and saying hello!

Not had a bike for a few years, sold my Thundercat about six years ago but got all itchy again, so bid on Ebay and won a 03 plate Transalp with 17,000 on the clock a couple of months ago.

I live in Bridgend, South wales...noticed a few posts on here about rideouts in the area, so hopefully will meet up with a few of you shortly..

Kerr

[Sharribee]

Hi

Just registered and saying hello!

Not had a bike for a few years, sold my Thundercat about six years ago but got all itchy again, so bid on Ebay and won a 03 plate Transalp with 17,000 on the clock a couple of months ago.

I live in Bridgend, South wales...noticed a few posts on here about rideouts in the area, so hopefully will meet up with a few of you shortly..

Kerr

Welcome, great choice of bike - what colour. there is a ride out next week check the calender.

Where about in Bridgend you from me and Mr Mabel from that area too

[Kerr]

Hi Mable :D

Originally from Pembrokeshire, Lived in Pencoed for a few years, now reside in the Broadlands! ...ohh she's a blue one!

Yep, will check the calender and try and get out.

Kerr

[P&J]

Hi all
just found your site & registered so thought I should say hello.

I have a '97 @ which I have had for 4 years, bought it when I had some spare money and the wife said I could :lol:

Mine is black and gold and is used occasionally.

Anyone else live near Hemel Hempstead, Herts?

[DaveS]

Welcome mate.
Glad to have you around.

[Jera]

Hello! Great forum!

Been lurking a while so I decided to join up.

Getting my 97 Dommie back on the road as we speak.

Cheers from sunny Scotland,

J.

[Lord Vader]

Greetings from the dark side to jera andp&j

[Maverick]

Welcome noobies and please do interact and post some pics 8)

[Taz]

Cheers from sunny Scotland,
And greetings from "crisp" England.

[Scottishbiker]

Hello this is Jon "Scottishbiker" fae transalp.org

Saying hello fae the highlands Own a Transalp now planning a AfricaTwin and a old Dominator also. That about it trying to orginise a TA meet in the borders around end september..

[Peakland Rumber]

Ok, I presume this is where I can find out about Africa Twins… and possibly defecting from cruising on my Valkyrie. In the past I’ve given the Triumph Tiger a fair crack and don’t want to go there again. Seems like AT’s are good all round so what do I look out for, which are the better years etc. More importantly are there any local owner groups/meets in or near Peak District/Derbyshire?
Thanks in anticipation
Mick

[PyroGyro]

More importantly are there any local owner groups/meets in or near Peak District/Derbyshire?
Thanks in anticipation
Mick


Hi Mick,

I'd be interested in something local ... I'm a stone's throw from Matlock Bath .. I've an Africa Twin but have kept it on the road so far ... that reminds me must get some crash bars ...

PyroGyro

[Whealie]

which are the better years
Now you've started something.
RD04s are the best in the traditional White, blue, red livery, obviously. Some people say Black RD07s are faster or the Red, White and Blue ones are the best, but they know nothing.

[Lord Vader]

Lord Vader to Commander of the NEWDeath star

Did you get a lock on whealie's transmission,if yes proceed with destruction count down




PAHH nothing is faster than a black@



:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Seraph]

Hi guys, new to the forum, my name's Andy, I'm from a wee town called Ayr, in south-west Scotland.
I ride a blue '03 transalp, my first big bike since passing my test in July. Previously I had a 125 varadero for a year, had fun on that, here's hoping there's a few meets, rideouts etc, I'll be sure to pop along as often as I can.

Well, ta-ra for now, see you lot around here later!

Cheers :D

[DaveS]

Welcome! :mrgreen:

[tumper]

Just clocking in - marty from N.ireland, got myself a 92 Dominator for my winter hack to work, and am well impressed with it, my other bike is a gixer 600 K3.

It took me ages to find a clean Dominator, i had a spin on one a while back and just loved it, 25,000 on the clock, and still pulls like a race horse on steriods.

[Chad]

Just clocking in - marty from N.ireland, got myself a 92 Dominator for my winter hack to work, and am well impressed with it, my other bike is a gixer 600 K3.

It took me ages to find a clean Dominator, i had a spin on one a while back and just loved it, 25,000 on the clock, and still pulls like a race horse on steriods.

welcome aboard dude :D :D

[mac]

hi all just found this site i own a 93 AT looking forward to talking to u all :lol:

[Chad]

hi all just found this site i own a 93 AT looking forward to talking to u all :lol:

and welcome abord to you to fella :D :D

[Oetzi]

Hi

I'm Henk and I'm a Transalp addict :lol:
I live in the Netherlands and I'm a member of the Dutch "Transalp club".
As I've noticed this forum is troubled with "fake" websites, I will not put it here. Although if your interested put .com/motor behind my name and www. before it and you're there ! :wink: There 's a lot to see.

henkvink

[Sharribee]

hiya all you new members look forward to seeing your bikes and posts :wink:

[DaveS]

Hi

I'm Henk and I'm a Transalp addict :lol:
I live in the Netherlands and I'm a member of the Dutch "Transalp club".
As I've noticed this forum is troubled with "fake" websites, I will not put it here. Although if your interested put .com/motor behind my name and www. before it and you're there ! :wink: There 's a lot to see.

henkvink

Hi Henkvink..... posting your TA site is fine don't worry. Genuine one's are very welcome.

And hello to all new members again. I keep an eye on new members so see quite a few joining. Don't be shy and do post to say hello.

[steinberg]

Hi,

another newbie to this site, which I found today :D

I have an '02 @ which I've owned from new....great bike, fulfils my commuting requirements brilliantly.

I'm afraid I have a bike buying compulsion :shock: so also have a '76 CB750K6, two Yam XJR1300's, and a MT01, plus the wife has a Hornet 600!

Hopefully I'll now find some useful stuff within this site (since I've introduced before I've looked around too much :lol: )

Regards

[Sharribee]

Hi Steinberg, get some piccies of your bikes on the site so we can all have a look :wink:

[Dilbert]

Oooh well done Steinberg, one of those shiney "new" ones eh :D

I used to have a CB750K7 from new, from about that era :shock:

[steinberg]

O.k., here you go....

http://www.yamahaxjrownersclub.com/phpbb2/modules/gallery/albums/album35/DSC00021.jpg

Bought new in Sept. '02, it has a scotoiler (works well retaining the derailment plate), centre stand, Givi rack, and a rather dashing top box :lol:
Used mostly for commuting.

Now on 14,500 miles with new Metzeler Tourance tyres fitted at 11,500.

Two disappointing things:

1. The chain was shagged out at 13k, in spite of the scotoiler, so c&s's have been renewed (my '99 Yam XJR1300 has done 35k on its original chain and it's still serviceable).
2. The head bearings are slightly 'notchy' at '12 o'clock' which indicates they're worn Again, my XJR's still on its original head bearings :shock:

[Sharribee]

O.k., here you go....

http://www.yamahaxjrownersclub.com/phpbb2/modules/gallery/albums/album35/DSC00021.jpg

Bought new in Sept. '02, it has a scotoiler (works well retaining the derailment plate), centre stand, Givi rack, and a rather dashing top box :lol:
Used mostly for commuting.

Now on 14,500 miles with new Metzeler Tourance tyres fitted at 11,500.

Two disappointing things:

1. The chain was shagged out at 13k, in spite of the scotoiler, so c&s's have been renewed (my '99 Yam XJR1300 has done 35k on its original chain and it's still serviceable).
2. The head bearings are slightly 'notchy' at '12 o'clock' which indicates they're worn Again, my XJR's still on its original head bearings :shock:

very nice

[DaveS]

1. The chain was shagged out at 13k, in spite of the scotoiler, so c&s's have been renewed (my '99 Yam XJR1300 has done 35k on its original chain and it's still serviceable).

They all do that sir.... well I went through 2 OEM chains in about 15K. After that DID X Ring Premium all the way and you'll get close to the Yam figure if you use a Scottoiler.

[Tony]

Hi. I am new to this site and would like to say hello. I have just purchased an 52 plate XR400 from ebay. I used to have a 1979 SP400 for thrashing about on when I was in my early twenties, but had to sell it when I bought a house. When she went I said "I can always buy another one..." Fifteen years later I am back in the saddle, nearly. Passed my theory test and am booking onto a direct access course next week!

I would be interested to hear from other XR400 owners on this site. I am particually interested in tyre choices as this bike has full on motorcross tyres which are not road legal.

[DaveS]

Hey Tony welcome aboard mate.
We don't have a big XR following here but that's something that could change if there was enough interest. Post your question up in the "Other Trail Bikes Forum" and you should get some answers.
Oh and come and join us on the rideouts and meets. :teeth:
Cheers
Dave

[Sharribee]

Hi Tony, welcome, you will also have to post some piccies of your bike - I like piccies

[Tony]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I have trawled the net for XR400 stuff and have to admit there is not as much out there as I expected. This forum is the closest I found to other XR owners.

With regards to photos, I have the back wheel out at the moment. 1st reason to clean it it a bit and 2nd reason it helps me resist temtation to blast down the street before I have passed my test!

However, when we are up and running I intend to get it muddy and will post some pics on the forum.

Tony.

[DaveS]

Tony I've asked opinion about starting an XR specific forum.

[DaveS]

And I've created an XR forum for you...
So you'd better go play in there now that I've created it. :twisted: :twisted: :teeth: :teeth: :thumb:

[mrjemm]

Hola folks, just signed in.

Been an @ owner in the past- had a '97 a couple of years ago, Spain being the furthest venture on that one. To my eternal shame I traded it in for way too little and a KTM950 back 04. Loved the KTM, but for what I got on the @ I shoulda kept it as a 2nd.

Been bikeless a year now and busting for another. Was planning an XR650R, but am having little thoughts of returning to the @ world.

Jem.

[DaveS]

Welcome back and hang around whatever you get.
I've just started up an XR forum.

Join us on some rideouts as well. :D:D:D

[Pete Rock]

Hello MrJemm, nice to find you here :thumb:

[mrjemm]

Hola Pete, good to see you about here too. I see Yen, Bobone and a cupla others are about this way also.

Keep watching this space, hope to be back on 2 wheels again soon.

And must make my way to Iberia then!

Jem.

[Mad Mav]

Hi there fellas (and a few babes!). Just found your forum and I thought maybe some of you would like to come and join another forum I belong to, especially any of your more enthusiastic posters you might have here. You might say that I'm Rideout's self appointed recruiting agent.;)

I'm also tryin' to drum up support for a proposed motorcycle version of Top Gear, so if any of you can come along to the forum and post your support It'd be a big help! Just sign up and go to the "General Topics" part of the forum and post your views!

Oh, and I just got a Varadero about a month ago. :)

[Maverick]

Hi there fellas (and a few babes!). Just found your forum and I thought maybe some of you would like to come and join another forum I belong to, especially any of your more enthusiastic posters you might have here. You might say that I'm Rideout's self appointed recruiting agent.;)

I'm also tryin' to drum up support for a proposed motorcycle version of Top Gear, so if any of you can come along to the forum and post your support It'd be a big help! Just sign up and go to the "General Topics" part of the forum and post your views!

Oh, and I just got a Varadero about a month ago. :)

Sorry mate Dave said we not allowed to speak to strangers from other forums trying to lure us away with sweeties :)

[Simon]

Hi there fellas (and a few babes!). Just found your forum and I thought maybe some of you would like to come and join another forum I belong to, especially any of your more enthusiastic posters you might have here. You might say that I'm Rideout's self appointed recruiting agent.;)

I'm also tryin' to drum up support for a proposed motorcycle version of Top Gear, so if any of you can come along to the forum and post your support It'd be a big help! Just sign up and go to the "General Topics" part of the forum and post your views!

Oh, and I just got a Varadero about a month ago. :)

What's your forum called? I find this helps for people to visit it.

[Mad Mav]

Hey man, no rules against belongin' to both, is there? I for one don't mind belongin' to both. Besides, its a south west forum, so it'd be great for any on here who live in the south west an' wanna meet other fellow bikers. :)

[Mad Mav]

What's your forum called? I find this helps for people to visit it.
Ah, stupid me. Earlier I was in a crazy rush and I forgot to actually say the name of the forum, let alone put a link! :rolleyes: It's called Rideout-SW (http://www.rideout-sw.co.uk/interactive/) and it's for bikers living in the South West of England. :)

[Sharribee]

Hiya MrJemm and Mad Mav welcome to the site it is a great place with lots of information and help from really helpful people.

[Templer]

Hi Clint here, 32 from Chorley,

Have Blackbird at moment and hoping to acquire a late model TA for touring and B roads after selling my XT350. If you have a late TA please let me know (not silver). Mates ride AT's and GS.
Member of SLAM group up here in Lancs. www.slambikers.co.uk (http://www.slambikers.co.uk)

Cheers!

[shel750]

About time you converted to a proper bike Templer:D

As Henry Ford said
- you can have any colour you want, as long as it's black :cool:

See you on the eggrun - Monday

[Templer]

Proper bike?
There is no way im buying your Cagiva River, i've already told you that!

Honda's motto is 'You can have any colour as long as its silver'

[SEAWOLF]

Hi all.
picked up my first @t last wed. 200+miles from devon to buckinghamshire to collect her. Got to do it all again on friday as my partner bought a k7 gsxr whilst up there! Currently have an 04 cb1300 and a kl650b tengai. It was the tengai that got me hooked on trail bikes. Have to sell her now though to make some room in the garage. Hoping to make it to the National meet but wont know till alot nearer the time.

Seawolf (ugliest fish in the sea.)

[Sharribee]

:mrgreen: Hi seawolf and Templer, welcome to the site

[Dilbert]

Sorry mate Dave said we not allowed to speak to strangers from other forums trying to lure us away with sweeties :)

What about sweeties from other forums trying to lure us away? is that ok

[MrKitch]

Allo all, well I'm another one of those newbies that hid in the shadows for a while, just browsing. Now I'm here and glad to be so. Had my AT for a couple weeks now and still smiling *touch wood*. Pics are on the 'see ur bike' thread. Well, thats me, hope ur all good.
cheers
Mr Kitch
;)

[DaveS]

Hello Mr Kitch welcome.....:D

Let that be a lesson to all you other lurkers. We all know you're out there.
The next person might win a million pounds









but then again..... they might not.

[Sharribee]

oh oh can I register again if theres a milliion on offer :D :D

:angel12:


nope ah well,


Welcome Mr Kitch

[MIKETHEBIKE]

Alright Dave
Got my 2003 AT in january and put it on the road in March,As im from Barrow-in-furness the first ride out to devils bridge was a good way of getting used to the bike, ive already put my name down for the camping trip in september and if there are any local rides i'll probably go.
Cheers Mike

[Sharribee]

Hi Mike, welcome to the site :D

[Belgian~Bruce]

Please forgive me, been lurking for quit some time now never noticed this tread before.

The bike is a '95 @ much like the one Woldrider has. I haven't got a camera right now but I can assure you that its filthy so i'm a little embarresd about it. Lots of people here seem to like the shiny bits.

I haven't really felt the need start a stread as i can get most answers from the search engine on this forum but I would like to say that this is a great forum and I would like to thank anyone that has unknowinly answerd my questions.

I'm also planning on a trip to the uk sometime in september round the Lake District nothing sure yet ... but i'm working on it.

Sorry about the dodgy spelling though.

[Dilbert]

Please forgive me, been lurking for quit some time now never noticed this tread before.

The bike is a '95 @ much like the one Woldrider has. I haven't got a camera right now but I can assure you that its filthy so i'm a little embarresd about it. Lots of people here seem to like the shiny bits.

I haven't really felt the need start a stread as i can get most answers from the search engine on this forum but I would like to say that this is a great forum and I would like to thank anyone that has unknowinly answerd my questions.

I'm also planning on a trip to the uk sometime in september round the Lake District nothing sure yet ... but i'm working on it.

Sorry about the dodgy spelling though.

No worries about the spelling, it's no worse than Chad's :D and he does millions of posts every day.

Check out the calender, we are organising a grand meet up in the Lake District at the beginning of September, it would be great to meet you if you can make it.

Oh and I'm only cleaning mine after a year because I'm re-building it, not all the bikes are shiney, just ask Yen for advice on how to keep it nice and dirty :thumbleft:

[Sharribee]

Hi Bruce, welcome to the site. As Dilbert says have a look at when the national meet is it would be great if you could make it there

[Belgian~Bruce]

Check out the calender, we are organising a grand meet up in the Lake District at the beginning of September, it would be great to meet you if you can make it.


Sorry, that was actually what I was goiing for:oops:, I'm thinking of coming to th UK for the meeting but I haven't started on thinking on a date were I can start planning on coming down.:confused::confused:
Basicly its still all open. Maby taking the frerry to Hull and back, maybe crossing to Rosyth and do a little tour of scotland, then the meeting and back to Hull (or Dover). Dunno.

But as soon as I've got it figgured out I will report in the actual meeting tread and sing myself up.

Then maybe you lot could change the name to INTERnational XRV meeting.:thumb:

[Dilbert]

Bruce I'm sure Dave and the other admin guys won't mind me saying that this site is open to everyone whatever nationality or country of residence, it only says UK on the end because that's where it was started off, look through the membership and you'll find lots of overseas members.

Having said that it is great that you are prepared to make the effort to show up for our "little gathering" and I look forward to meeting you there, good for you mate ;) :D :cool:

[DaveS]

Bruce I'm sure Dave and the other admin guys won't mind me saying that this site is open to everyone whatever nationality or country of residence, it only says UK on the end because that's where it was started off, look through the membership and you'll find lots of overseas members.

Having said that it is great that you are prepared to make the effort to show up for our "little gathering" and I look forward to meeting you there, good for you mate ;) :D :cool:

Absolutely. We've actually dropped the UK bit now off the title as we have so many foreign members I wanted to do that to signify that anyone and everyone is welcome.

[DaveS]

Oh and welcome Bruce. Love the avatar. You'll fit in just fine at the National rally!!!!

[Tortoise]

Hi. Been lurking for about 4 months, same time as a 06 TA came in to my life. Many of my questions have been answered, so thank you. The TA was only 3 months old with every thing fitted apart from the panniers.Used every day for getting to work.

[Sharribee]

Hello Tortoise welcome to the site. :D

[FatFergie]

Sorry, that was actually what I was goiing for:oops:, I'm thinking of coming to th UK for the meeting but I haven't started on thinking on a date were I can start planning on coming down.:confused::confused:
Basicly its still all open. Maby taking the frerry to Hull and back, maybe crossing to Rosyth and do a little tour of scotland, then the meeting and back to Hull (or Dover). Dunno.

But as soon as I've got it figgured out I will report in the actual meeting tread and sing myself up.

Then maybe you lot could change the name to INTERnational XRV meeting.:thumb:
Welcome Bruce,
there actually IS an INTERnational meet.........In Ireland.......have a look in the meetups section.
Love the avatar... reminds me of the happy time I spent riding my gsx around Belgium years ago.

[FatFergie]

Hi. Been lurking for about 4 months, same time as a 06 TA came in to my life. Many of my questions have been answered, so thank you. The TA was only 3 months old with every thing fitted apart from the panniers.Used every day for getting to work.
Hi Tortoise...
that's what some people call me!!!!!!

[Basil the Dog]

Hello
I have just passed my test on varadero 125 and i am thinking of trading upto a 650@ but I am a bit worried that it won't be much faster than what I have already got. What do you think would i be better looking for an africa twin or is the 650@ OK (I may ride it 2 up).
Also I know the attached will amaze all of you who view it and it isn't a joke but something that will provide hours of entertainment for all. I know how it works so once you work it out keep it to yourself.
Regards
Basil the Dog

[Sharribee]

Hi Basil welcome to the site, congratulations on passing your test, after I passed my test my first bike was a CB500 which although it wasn't hugely powerful or fast it allowed me to practice the skills that I learnt when riding. I loved that bike then went to a 1000cc muscle bike which I found too twitch and tempremental so bought my 650 Transalp.

I love the transalp I find it has enough power and is comfortable over distance.

Test ride as many as you can and go with the bike you are most comfortable riding.

[Dilbert]

Hello
I have just passed my test on varadero 125 and i am thinking of trading upto a 650@ but I am a bit worried that it won't be much faster than what I have already got. What do you think would i be better looking for an africa twin or is the 650@ OK (I may ride it 2 up).
Also I know the attached will amaze all of you who view it and it isn't a joke but something that will provide hours of entertainment for all. I know how it works so once you work it out keep it to yourself.
Regards
Basil the Dog

Ok Basil you got me confused, do you mean a 650@ (AT short for Africa Twin) or a 650 TA (short for Transalp), either way they will get close to 100mph and have tons more power than your 125 Vara.

Oh and what's supposed to be attached, I don't see nothin' :D

[Basil the Dog]

I appologise for my ignorance I am thinking of upgrading to a 650 transalp but as I may ride it 2 up I wonder if the power of a 750 africa twin would be more suitable.
Regarding the attachment I have the most amazing computer trick that will amaze you all at least once and your friends probably more than once but I am stuggling to attach it to my posting.Can anyone explain how I do it?

[Sharribee]

Basil there are good instructions in the Wiki about posting pictures

Here
http://www.xrv.org.uk/wiki/index.php/Site_image_Gallery

[Dilbert]

Basil

You shouldn't have a problem riding two up on a Transalp, they are a very good all rounder, but I'm no expert, try posting the same message up in the Transalp section, a 750 AT is obviously going to have more power, but it will be a lot heavier so there may not be as big a difference as you think.

Dunno about attachments ask in the techy "problems with the forum" section, I only know where the on button is :D

[Tortoise]

Basil

Welcome to the site. Last weeked rideing 2 up on a long ride, with fast A roads, motorway and slow A and B road the TA when very well. Also turned in 52 mpg. Hope this is of some help.

[NorCalDave]

Hey All!

Been lurking here for quite a while. Haven't ridden on the street in nearly 20 years but as I approach my middle years, find myself yearning to get back to riding and Adventure Touring in particular. My dream is to tour England, Scotland, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand before I get too crusty to do it.

I've spent a lot of time lusting after your beautiful @'s while lamenting the fact that they are so scarce over here in the States. Could have picked one up on e-Bay about a year ago that some guy had managed to import and was nearly showroom new but did not have $13K to jump on it at the time :banghead:.

Guess I'll have to wait and see if BMW can pull their heads out of their :bootyshake: and hopefully produce a jewel in the F800GS. The reports so far from European owners of the S and ST seem very promising and that 800cc Bombardier-Rotax motor looks like it might be a great base to build an Adventure Tourer capable of two-up, long distance travels. Until then, I'm probably going to pick up something like a Suzuki DL650 V-Strom to start and work on re-learning my riding and survival skills.

Anyhow, you folks have a great site here with lots of great members. The Africa Twin's are beautiful bikes and I'll always lust after them!

Hope to see you across the pond someday soon :thumbup:

Dave

[Sharribee]

Hey All!

Been lurking here for quite a while. Haven't ridden on the street in nearly 20 years but as I approach my middle years, find myself yearning to get back to riding and Adventure Touring in particular. My dream is to tour England, Scotland, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand before I get too crusty to do it.


Dave


I Dave, good that you've stopped lurking. Welcome to the site, and if your going to tour any part of the UK you really need to do Wales (cause we got the best biking roads here :D ) and Ireland too.

[F1etch]

if your going to tour any part of the UK you really need to do Wales (cause we got the best biking roads here :D )

Says who!

Dave Wales translates to... they've got a lot of sheep that lurk hidden behind corners, that jump out from no-where to test your combined alertness and biking skills out! ;)

[FatFergie]

Thanks Mabel,
At least they don't have the fens Mike :sleepy1:

[F1etch]

At least they don't have the fens Mike :sleepy1:

LOL :)

Your not wrong there Fergie... Flat, Straight, Boring... And as a sheep substitue you've gotta try to avoid those psychotic students on their Push Bikes! (Well obviously you haven't got to, the worlds not gonna miss just a few right? ;) )

[NorCalDave]

Is it better to say United Kingdom rather than England? Does UK encompass the whole shebang?

[F1etch]

Is it better to say United Kingdom rather than England? Does UK encompass the whole shebang?

UK includes us all, yep... Northern Island, Wales, Scotland, England, Bits of Basra and some very suspect Islands dotted around... Though when questioned we try not to admit owning Liverpool... ;)

[Sharribee]

UK includes us all, yep... Northern Island, Wales, Scotland, England, Bits of Basra and some very suspect Islands dotted around... Though when questioned we try not to admit owning Liverpool... ;)

Ok don't start that again Mike


Yep a tour of the UK sounds like a fine idea, in fact I think I might just do that myself in July :mrgreen:

Then I can give a completely unbias opinion about where the best roads are. (Will need to do Ireland seperately but maybe we could get one of the Irish lads to give a bit of a comparrison just to be fair.)

[FatFergie]

the worlds not gonna miss just a few right?


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

If the world's not going to why should you....

Don't forget Norcal that Ireland is not UK but Northern Ireland Is........
and it gets even more complicated when you get here....

whatever you do don't say you're in England when you're in Scotland or Wales. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[F1etch]

Ok don't start that again Mike

Oh no.. Told off by Admin again :(

Hush Hush NorCalDave; on the QT just between you and me... Do you know Pittsburgh? Well its like that but with a bit of Chicago thrown in to keep you on your toes ;)

Come to the UK... Ride it... Good Biking... When its not to wet :p

OK I'm gone b4 I get serverely reprimanded by Mabel again...:violent1: :hiding:;)

[Sharribee]

Oh no.. Told off by Admin again :(

Hush Hush NorCalDave; on the QT just between you and me... Do you know Pittsburgh? Well its like that but with a bit of Chicago thrown in to keep you on your toes ;)

Come to the UK... Ride it... Good Biking... When its not to wet :p

OK I'm gone b4 I get serverely reprimanded by Mabel again...:violent1: :hiding:;)

now now you know I was just kidding don't ya, can't argue about the wetness in the UK after all I live in Wales, the wetest part of the UK

[F1etch]

now now you know I was just kidding don't ya,

:boxing: ;)

[FatFergie]

I thought Cumbria was the wettest?

[TWIN BURNER]

Hello all

I,m a fairly new member, bought my rd07a @ in Decemeber:p , Done over 1100 mile so far and hoping to do some camping on it this summer, Weekend rider only as to busy in the week with work (selfemployed). located in the Rhondda, would be up for some weekend runs. Anyone going on the Rhondda motor clubs annual weston run May 20th?

[F1etch]

Hello all

I,m a fairly new member, bought my rd07a @ in Decemeber:p , Done over 1100 mile so far and hoping to do some camping on it this summer, Weekend rider only as to busy in the week with work (selfemployed). located in the Rhondda, would be up for some weekend runs. Anyone going on the Rhondda motor clubs annual weston run May 20th?

Yo TB... Welcome :D :D :D

Think you need to get hold of our Welsh contingent dude... (This whole place is full of them! ;) )

[Sharribee]

Hello all

I,m a fairly new member, bought my rd07a @ in Decemeber:p , Done over 1100 mile so far and hoping to do some camping on it this summer, Weekend rider only as to busy in the week with work (selfemployed). located in the Rhondda, would be up for some weekend runs. Anyone going on the Rhondda motor clubs annual weston run May 20th?

Hi Twin Burner, check out the meeting section, there is a welsh ride on next weekend I believe

[Dilbert]

Hi NorCal and Twin Burner, (I can't keep up :D )

NorCal, if you've got a broad American accent people won't bother what you call us, (we're used to it) and you won't get your geography any worse than your illustrious leader :rolleyes:

Oh, loads of sheep and rain in Derbyshire too, whereas the roads of Cheshire are paved with cowsh*** it's much more entertaining :D

and don't worry about your little lapse I had an 18 years total abstinence from bikes till I got my RD03.

[baluchiman]

I' ve bloody well gone and done it. I've just bought my first African Twin, rode it 40 miles home today, and its flippin ace. Oh yeah, good afternoon. I've only just joined this site.

[Cie]

Fantastic eh!?

So where are you, where are the piccies and when are we going to see you at a rideout :D

[welshawker]

Hi All , Im newish to the site, had a few probs posting on here, thanks to DaveS for sorting it for me...
Bought myself a 1999 @ with 8000 on the clock 2 weeks ago, and very pleased with it so far...:p

Cheers for now...Gav

[Sharribee]

Hi Gav and baluchiman, welcome to you both.

gav where abouts in wales are you, there is a Welsh ride next weekend if you are interested, check out the calender for details of where and when.

[welshawker]

Hi Mabel, Im from Bridgend, south Wales.. Im working next weekend :( shame..!

[Faz]

Hi,
Newbie to the forum. I'm still a learner on the 'L' plates and I'm the very proud owner of a '54 Silver Baby Vara, located just north of Lincoln.

Have been riding since Sept last year so I'm hoping to maybe lose the 'L' plates sometime this summer, before the powers that be make the test more difficult ;) Fully intend to keep the Baby Vara for some time after, although I do aspire to eventually upgrade to the full-fat machine. :D

[Lord Vader]

Welcome to the site faz.
Lots of knowledge here sprinkeld with a fair amount of nutters:D :D :D :angel11:

[Sharribee]

Hi Mabel, Im from Bridgend, south Wales.. Im working next weekend :( shame..!


Never mind there will be other rides, we are a social, keep your eye on the welsh rideouts. Small world anyway I'm from Bridgend too :D


Also big welcome to Faz, I quite like the look of the baby vara

[DaveS]

Welcome Faz and anyone else I haven't said hello to!

[welshawker]

Never mind there will be other rides, we are a social, keep your eye on the welsh rideouts. Small world anyway I'm from Bridgend too :D


Also big welcome to Faz, I quite like the look of the baby vara

Well fancy that... im about 5 miles out of the town to the west...:)

[Sharribee]

I can see the designer outlet from where I live. Just by the psychiatric hospital



And please note I said by not in :D

[welshawker]

I can see the designer outlet from where I live. Just by the psychiatric hospital



And please note I said by not in :D

I can see the A48 going up to stormy down from where i live..

[Dilbert]

I can see the Staffordshire Moorlands from where I live and some big rocks, we don't 'ave big roads round 'ere :D

[F1etch]

Welcome Faz.... :D

Lots of good guys and girls on this site to help with anything, realtionships, work problems, issues with friends, beer recommendations and occasionally motorbikes :rolleyes: And it's nice to see your on the best 'L' plate bike out there...

Ride Safe.... (Safe is cooler than speed :))




Hi,
Newbie to the forum. I'm still a learner on the 'L' plates and I'm the very proud owner of a '54 Silver Baby Vara, located just north of Lincoln.

Have been riding since Sept last year so I'm hoping to maybe lose the 'L' plates sometime this summer, before the powers that be make the test more difficult ;) Fully intend to keep the Baby Vara for some time after, although I do aspire to eventually upgrade to the full-fat machine. :D

[Sharribee]

I can see the A48 going up to stormy down from where i live..


Ahh now I think I know which area. Keep an eye on the welsh rideouts, we go out and play quite a bit.

[XRLMAL]

212


Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note for my first post.
I have just bought an XR650L.
Unfortunatly the previous owner thought it would be a good idea to paint the frame black hammerite and to matt black spray the plastics. So in a few months she will be coming off the road for a full strip and rebuild.
In the meantime, while the sun is out, I'm riding her as much as possible so if anyone is in the Shropshire area and fancies a ride out let me know

[DaveS]

Welcome Mal. Great to have another XR owner on the books.

Post in the rideouts forum if you want to hook up with someone.

[Sharribee]

Hi Mal, welcome :D

[Dilbert]

Hi Mal, yes you're right of course, this black's gettin everywhere, what colour should it be?

[XRLMAL]

215



White frame with white and blue plastics (as per pic), but the black is growing on me so the frame might get a black powder coating in the winter just to tidy it up a bit

[beep]

Hi Everyone, new member here. Great site shame I didn't find it earlier. Anyhow, I've recently returned to Honda trailbikes after many years in the wilderness. Just got an FMX, okay it's not a trailbike and most would agree it's not a "proper" supermoto, but a lot of fun none the less. I've owned an ridden a few Hondas in the past, find snaps of a few of them attached. Picture of new bike to follow.

[Sharribee]

Hi Beep, nice looking bikes.

[beep]

Cheers Mabel. Yup all good bikes apart from the Transalp which used to drink oil like no-one's business. Trust me to get the only Transalp lemon on the planet!

[FatFergie]

Hey Beep, good luck with the new one.
That's my model alp, same colour, never uses a drop!:p

[Simon]

have to welcome a new member today. My bro! He's a bit boring like me and using his name "Phil" as his forum name. About time really as he has had an @ for months now.

[FatFergie]

HEY Phil...........

where are you?

[Phil]

Hi folks,

Phil here, as my bro Simon says, I've had an Africa Twin for a year now - loving it. Only one complaint.......the SEAT - but heh I see everyone has noticed thatone !!!! Airhawk seat cover has helped a bit at least until money can be raised to fix it permantly.

Well no doubt I will have opportunity to aquaint myself with you all at some stage - met a few via the physical world and look forward to lots more of the same.

Happy riding,

Phil.

[Sharribee]

Hi Phil, welcome to the site :wav:

[DaveS]

Welcome Phil great to have another member of board to add to the "across the water" contingent.

[Simon]

Phil is on the left hand side of the September picture in the calendar. And he has was at the irish national meet. All before he became a member. more than you can say about the vast majority of the long term members. but we won't go there!:D

[Lam]

Hi All,
Just joined tonight,been looking in for a while,some great stuff here.Another one from accross the water I,m in Dublin.
Hav 1990 AT & 1990 Dommie.
Glad to be here :cool:

[alpslapper]

Welcome Lam :thumbup:

It's a great site populated by the greatest people to ever grace an internet bike forum :D

The Official Welcoming Committee is presently up to her neck in mud and wet knickers in a field somewhere doing a fantastic charity ride - check out Pink Way Round. No doubt she'll be along in a week or so to officially welcome you on board and post lots and lots of loverly pics of her 7 day eventer :D :D :D

[tonyk]

Hi All,
Just joined tonight,been looking in for a while,some great stuff here.Another one from accross the water I,m in Dublin.
Hav 1990 AT & 1990 Dommie.
Glad to be here :cool:

Hi Lam,
welcome from another Dub :p,might see ya on the road,
Tony K

[Lam]

Hi Lam,
welcome from another Dub :p,might see ya on the road,
Tony K

Thanks for the welcome Tony K :D

you North or South Dublin.

Up the Dubs

Alan

[Lam]

Welcome Lam :thumbup:

It's a great site populated by the greatest people to ever grace an internet bike forum :D

The Official Welcoming Committee is presently up to her neck in mud and wet knickers in a field somewhere doing a fantastic charity ride - check out Pink Way Round. No doubt she'll be along in a week or so to officially welcome you on board and post lots and lots of loverly pics of her 7 day eventer :D :D :D

Thanks for the welcome alpslapper :D

Best of luck staying off the smokes,well done

[DaveS]

Welcome everyone who I haven't said welcome to before. :blob8::D:D:D8-)

[tonyk]

[quote=Lam;192821]Thanks for the welcome Tony K :D

you North or South Dublin.

Up the Dubs

Alan[/quote

hoarya Alan
NORTHSIDER, :rolleyes: guilty as charged :p

[Lam]

[quote=Lam;192821]Thanks for the welcome Tony K :D

you North or South Dublin.

Up the Dubs

Alan[/quote

hoarya Alan
NORTHSIDER, :rolleyes: guilty as charged :p

Two of us guilty as charged !!!!!!!!!!
:wav:

[cbrpaddy]

Greetings to the Dubs !! I lived there for a while myself, then I left :D

[Lam]

Greetings to the Dubs !! I lived there for a while myself, then I left :D

How ye cbrpaddy,

thanks for the welcome,:)

hows the weather in the west.It,s crap this side:banghead:

[FatFergie]

Hello.:)

[cbrpaddy]

How ye cbrpaddy,

thanks for the welcome,:)

hows the weather in the west.It,s crap this side:banghead:


You may be glad to know it's equally crap over here. I heard a lot of kids were bowled over in a sailing regatta there, over here we had a plane crash while trying to land. I was nearly blown off a ladder several times myself, pants wetting time !

On the plus side, the forecast for Saturday is actually pretty good and I'm zooming over that direction for the Skerries races, woohoo :-)

[Lam]

On the plus side, the forecast for Saturday is actually pretty good and I'm zooming over that direction for the Skerries races, woohoo :-)

Enjoy Skerries :cool:

I,m jealous have to work :angry2:

[Sharribee]

Welcome Lam :thumbup:

It's a great site populated by the greatest people to ever grace an internet bike forum :D

The Official Welcoming Committee is presently up to her neck in mud and wet knickers in a field somewhere doing a fantastic charity ride - check out Pink Way Round. No doubt she'll be along in a week or so to officially welcome you on board and post lots and lots of loverly pics of her 7 day eventer :D :D :D

Hmm I guess that will be me, now I have arrived safely back and my knickers are no longer muddy welcome to the site Lam. Have you posted piccies of your bike yet if not I imagine it's because I've not been around to ask you, so lots of piccies please

[Lam]

Hmm I guess that will be me, now I have arrived safely back and my knickers are no longer muddy welcome to the site Lam. Have you posted piccies of your bike yet if not I imagine it's because I've not been around to ask you, so lots of piccies please

Thanks for the welcome Sharribee:icon_smile:

I put up pics in the gallery :)

[Dilbert]

That'll be these then

http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/medium/Misc_Pics_009.jpg

http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/medium/Misc_Pics_002.jpg

[Lam]

That'll be these then



http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/medium/Misc_Pics_002.jpg


Hi Dilbert,
Its an old Dommie(90) not RDO3.My trusty workhorse 90,OOO odd on the clock hav had for the last 11 years,only let me down once.

Wouldn,t swap her for anything,well maybe a date with that one from
Holyoaks Gemma something ??????.
:smilebox:

[Dilbert]

Lam

I think you got confused by my tag line, mines an '88 RD03

Even I can recognise a Dommie.

p.s. I believe it's called Hollyoaks, Holyoaks would be about a sacred woodland perhaps :D :D :D

[tonyk]

Helllllo,

(Wouldn,t swap her for anything,well maybe a date with that one from
Holyoaks Gemma something ??????)

:D Talk about Fickle!!!,after all those years of loyalty.
nice pics though.

[Lam]

Lam
I think you got confused by my tag line, mines an '88 RD03


Sorry Dilbert got mixed up,would love an AT650.Will get one some day hav a few ideas in my head :headbang:

[fionaann]

hiya, im a new member.


ive got a sr125 yamaha, away 2 do my cbt shortly, cant wait 2 go on the road, any advice would be brill, :p :cool: :teeth:

[Robster]

hiya, im a new member.


ive got a sr125 yamaha, away 2 do my cbt shortly, cant wait 2 go on the road, any advice would be brill, :p :cool: :teeth:

Hi Fiona! I'm sure Jim's got plenty of advice to give you, but assume that everyone else on the road (and a fair few of those on the pavements) is out to get you and ride accordingly! Don't be pushed, or pulled, by others to ride faster than you're comfortable with for your ability and the road conditions.

You've got all the gear anyway so you're halfway there!

Stopped laughing from our "chase" up the Col de Mont Cenis yet?! What a fantastic day that was...will get some video footage to you and Jim soon. :D

[fionaann]

hiya robster,


thanks for the reply, good 2 hear from you, yes it was a good laff, my cheeks and ribbs were sore from it all, loved every second, me and jim would be greatful for pics and vid, cool, hope you are doing well, hows the rest of the guys? i will get lots of advice from my jim but didnt know what else 2 put on post, lol, catch u later mate, bye 4 now.

[stanbloke]

hiya, im a new member.


ive got a sr125 yamaha, away 2 do my cbt shortly, cant wait 2 go on the road, any advice would be brill, :p :cool: :teeth:
Hiya ;) welcome to the site !

Just enjoy your riding , thats all, no mystery!:D .

be in your neck of the woods soonish, have you got a kettle?:D

[DeonDj]

Hi there, been a peep for awhile now, got my AT last Friday, immaculate condition, 11300 km's on. What a bike!:o :o :o :o
Live in South Africa, semi acrid Karoo region, wide open spaces to go and ride. A Africa Twin was always my dream, now I own my dream, it's racing black.
Did 800 km's since I got it, today 60km's after work, sundowner cruise. woooooooooooooowww!:o
See you
DeonDj

Africa Twin Racing Black 2002 model.

[Xander]

welcome mate and you will love the bike.. What we need from you is some picts of your bike and your rides!!!

[FatFergie]

Hi Fionaann, nice part of the world you live in and some lovely roads. Good luck. My only advice is ;
assume that everyone else on the road (and a fair few of those on the pavements) is out to get you :D
I wouldn't do that.

Welcome Deondj, hope you get to enjoy your new AT to the full. Are Metzeler karoos named after your part of the world?

[AfricaTwinDubai]

Hi
Posted a question a while ago and just wanted to say hi again and thank you for all the help members gave me.
I live out in Dubai, UAE so if there are any members here who'd like to meet up, get in contact and we'll plan something for when the weathers a bit better.

Other than that I've started rebuilding my Twin last week. Plan to post on the wiki. Will have to figure out a structure first though. Have a look at my Flickr page for now. www.flickr.co.photos/photos/twinadventure

Any advice is welcome.
Tjheers

[fionaann]

hi all, this is pics of my first motorbike, other pic is me and jim in italy on way 2 do the stella alpina rally in badonecchia. :headbang: :D :p





http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/600/thumbs/holiday_2007_201.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0))http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/600/thumbs/my_bike_pics_007.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0))http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/600/thumbs/my_bike_pics_008.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0))

[DeonDj]

;) Hi FatFergie, no I do not know if the tyres was named after the Karoo but if its got a hell of alot of knobbies on it then yes it can be:cool: :cool:
Yea here I got alot of options to go and ride, did go out on the tar road with a local on a Kawasaki 600 roadbike, I do not know why some of the roadies like to fall back 1km or so then thunder past one at 200km/h only to fall back only to do it again.....!!!!??? Is this fun?;) ;) Looks like their options is really limited, I was enjoying myself at 140 km/h and just there and then decided to go offroad just to shake him off, we can go in one direction and return on another road, lots of options, see more do more!
Will post pics later:sad2: :sad2:

[MadViking]

Just wanted to say hello from Norway.
Got my 2001 AT two weeks ago, and I just love it.
Been lurking around here and gathering lots of great info.

Here is a picture of my ride:D
(Getting a Leo Vince SBK slipon this week, and some Cycra handguards... Ahhhhh.... can't wait...):laughing6:

http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/502/hoyre.jpg

[fionaann]

:p hi, love ure pic, cool bike, :cool:

[MadViking]

Hi!

Thanks fionaann.
Looks like you got a nice ride yourself.:cool:
Any more pics of it?

[fionaann]

hi 2 all,


well, i did my cbt test and im pleased 2 say that i passed, im fare chuffed with myself, cant wait 2 go on the road, :thumbleft: :cool: :D :p

[Robster]

hi 2 all,


well, i did my cbt test and im pleased 2 say that i passed, im fare chuffed with myself, cant wait 2 go on the road, :thumbleft: :cool: :D :p

Woohoo! Good going Fiona! Take it easy and enjoy yourself! :thumb: :D

[fionaann]

howdy robster,



cheers for the wwoohhoo, i did that when i passed, i realy enjoyed it, i was the only 1 there but i was happy, you heard from the other guys since the trip? take care mate, :p ;) :o

[stanbloke]

hi 2 all,


well, i did my cbt test and im pleased 2 say that i passed, im fare chuffed with myself, cant wait 2 go on the road, :thumbleft: :cool: :D :p
Congrats mate.:D

[oOReGoROo]

hi, im roger. im going to be new to the road, as im taking my test on the 11th august.

i live in bournemouth, but orginally from midlands. my 1st bike which i have is a honda dominator 650 :D but as im only 20 i will be riding restricted to 33bhp for two years :( .

i was told about this site by the person i got the bike off, and desided to join. i think the site is great, helping eachother along the way and would love to join-up with other proud honda owners (but 1st i need my liscense).

[DaveS]

Hi Fiona, Hi Roger.
Great to see you both joining in.
I'll really look forward to seeing you on a rideout or meet somewhere.

[fionaann]

thanks daves, hope 2 get out on the road 2morrow nite for a run, love this site, :toothy1: :p ;) :D :cool: :sign2:

[Stansmissus]

Hi Peep's.... i'm stanblokes mrs, Well i'm looking forward to meeting you all, And to put faces to those stan has talked about....... :angel13: Hope to speak to you soon :o

[DaveS]

Hello Stansmissus welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay and will look forward to seeing you at the meet.

[FatFergie]

Hi Oregoroo, welcome.

Hi Stansmissus, welcome. That's not really you in the avatar is it?

Congrats on your CBT and good luck Fionaann, I'll be changing my oil while you zoom around :( .

[Sohoeasy]

hi 2 all,


well, i did my cbt test and im pleased 2 say that i passed, im fare chuffed with myself, cant wait 2 go on the road, :thumbleft: :cool: :D :p

Hello,who's this then ?..........Hope you both had a safe return !

http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/01.jpg

[Sharribee]

Hiya Fiona and Stansmissus nice to see more girlies on the site. Very soon we will be taking over. :D

Oh and congratulations Fiona one of the best things that I did was pass my bike test

[Lord Vader]

Hiya Fiona and Stansmissus nice to see more girlies on the site. Very soon we will be taking over. :D

Oh and congratulations Fiona one of the best things that I did was pass my bike test
yep and deb decided to do her CBT after the national:cheers::cheers::cheers::blob8::blob8::blo b8::blob8:

[Sharribee]

yep and deb decided to do her CBT after the national:cheers::cheers::cheers::blob8::blob8::blo b8::blob8:


fantastic news LV :blob3::blob3::blob3:

[stanbloke]

yep and deb decided to do her CBT after the national:cheers::cheers::cheers::blob8::blob8::blo b8::blob8:
Tell her " Good luck" from me n Jo.:jerk:

[fionaann]

hiya sohoeasy,


thanks for the pic, hope you are doing well? yes me and jim got back fine thanks, we had a brill time, :p :cool:

[triumph_tom]

Hi all.
Just a quick intro from me. Current rides are 94 speed triple, 88 gpz500 cafe racer turbo project, 79 SR500 flat tracker, 82 TR1 long termer.
I had a 99 Transalp Anniversary special when they came out but chopped for a DR600 after 7 months and 9000 miles. To be honest I should've bought an AT like I really wanted, but hey.
I'm still looking for an AT and building the funds up for when the right one pops up.
Anyway. Thats me.

[DaveS]

Welcome to the party Tom whatever bike you've got come and join us at the National Meet you'll meet loads of great people and be able to talk about your next bike and get loads of advice.

[sbikerbud]

Hi, names Steve,

Live in birmingham uk

current rides

FMX650 (black/red)
TTR250 Open Enduro (purple wheel model)

I also have a vt250 in bits (with several missing) that i think needs to be binned.

Ill post some pics if i ever get round to it