2 Frads day out:)



+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15

Thread: 2 Frads day out:)

  1. #1
    Frad's Avatar
    Frad is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Cheshire
    Posts
    1,874
    Thanks
    42
    Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts

    2 Frads day out:)

    James and I went for our first ride out today since he passed his test and has restricted the multi coloured VFR400

    We left home and made it to the Ponderosa just before the heavens opened so an extended lunch was called for !

    We then headed through Llangollen to the Aquaduct along the valley, where the sun came out

    Name:  IMG_6587.jpg
Views: 115
Size:  210.6 KB
    Name:  IMG_6588.jpg
Views: 109
Size:  211.5 KB
    Name:  IMG_6594.jpg
Views: 108
Size:  213.7 KB
    Name:  IMG_6595.jpg
Views: 103
Size:  206.7 KB

    Then over to Demon Tweeks for some farkles just as we left James pulled over and his clutch cable was fraying badly at the lever end

    The phone calls began and eventually found hope at 'Everything But the Bikes' in Chester, we bought the closest we could from an NC29 but not quite right so a bit of a bodge later (Phil would be proud!!!)

    A new one has been ordered but this has got him down to his brothers for the night!

    Deffinately something special about riding with your son

    Thanks James ride safe x

    Name:  IMG_6596.jpg
Views: 108
Size:  211.5 KB
    XL1000 VA '09 In Burnt Orange

    XL650 '06 In Black sold

    Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Quotes: Adventure
    It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had.

  2. Remove Advertisements
    XRV.org.uk
    Advertisements
     

  3. #2
    Lulu's Avatar
    Lulu is offline Should know better
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Loughborough, United Kingdom
    Posts
    2,657
    Thanks
    480
    Thanked 132 Times in 96 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    Nice one Frad. Must be a proud moment. I can see that the grin just can't be wiped off Frad Jnr's face at the moment. Ride safe the both of you, and enjoy every moment of the ride.
    2010 BMW F650 GS "Morag" "

    First love, now departed - 2008 Suzuki RV125K8 Van Van "Nessie"

    Safe house - garage, spare room, a few tools, lots of cuppas

  4. #3
    Boris's Avatar
    Boris is online now Wrinkled member
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Posts
    5,870
    Thanks
    61
    Thanked 205 Times in 173 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    Quote Originally Posted by Frad View Post
    Deffinately something special about riding with your son
    My son also recently passed his test and despite him being pretty good every time we get to a tricky series of bends my heart is in my mouth. It's not a problem when he is in front but when he is behind and he drops back further than I would expect even for a few seconds I worry.

    It happened twice today and it just gives me the willies.

    Great photos though and glad you both enjoyed it.
    I'm on the Safe House List

    Only a motorcyclist truly understands why a dog puts its head out a moving car window

  5. #4
    ian porter's Avatar
    ian porter is online now May Contain Nuts
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Derby, United Kingdom
    Posts
    2,005
    Thanks
    31
    Thanked 74 Times in 68 Posts
    Definitely the best feeling Rob, enjoy it while it's still cool to ride with the old man

    I loved getting out for rides with my daughter when she passed her test.

    Now I get the same feeling riding out with Ruth, just need her to get rid of the L's

    Sent from my HTC Desire S


  6. #5
    Frad's Avatar
    Frad is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Cheshire
    Posts
    1,874
    Thanks
    42
    Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    Quote Originally Posted by Lulu View Post
    Nice one Frad. Must be a proud moment. I can see that the grin just can't be wiped off Frad Jnr's face at the moment. Ride safe the both of you, and enjoy every moment of the ride.
    Thanks Lulu tis indeed a proud moment, even better to see him on the cautious side too
    XL1000 VA '09 In Burnt Orange

    XL650 '06 In Black sold

    Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Quotes: Adventure
    It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had.

  7. #6
    Frad's Avatar
    Frad is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Cheshire
    Posts
    1,874
    Thanks
    42
    Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    Quote Originally Posted by Boris View Post
    My son also recently passed his test and despite him being pretty good every time we get to a tricky series of bends my heart is in my mouth. It's not a problem when he is in front but when he is behind and he drops back further than I would expect even for a few seconds I worry.

    It happened twice today and it just gives me the willies.

    Great photos though and glad you both enjoyed it.

    I know that feeling real heart in mouth moments! he needs to work on his positioning on the road but on the whole not bad at all ......... after all hes had a good teacher
    XL1000 VA '09 In Burnt Orange

    XL650 '06 In Black sold

    Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Quotes: Adventure
    It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had.

  8. #7
    Sohoeasy's Avatar
    Sohoeasy is offline Stone Chiller.
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Westminster London
    Posts
    2,549
    Thanks
    125
    Thanked 113 Times in 78 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    It's all good. .
    Here we Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm feeling much better now.

  9. #8
    Lutin's Avatar
    Lutin is offline ...and carry the two.....
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Galway
    Posts
    6,461
    Thanks
    7
    Thanked 172 Times in 147 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    Top stuff.
    Brrrmm - '04 XL650V Transalp in Silver

    It's not a case of whether we can fix it or not - it's more a case of how fixed would you like it?

    Einstein - Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

    On the Safe House list. Well, I say safe............

  10. #9
    Frad's Avatar
    Frad is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Cheshire
    Posts
    1,874
    Thanks
    42
    Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    Quote Originally Posted by ian porter View Post
    Definitely the best feeling Rob, enjoy it while it's still cool to ride with the old man

    I loved getting out for rides with my daughter when she passed her test.

    Now I get the same feeling riding out with Ruth, just need her to get rid of the L's


    Sent from my HTC Desire S
    Cheers Ian...........common Ruth whats takin you long
    XL1000 VA '09 In Burnt Orange

    XL650 '06 In Black sold

    Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Quotes: Adventure
    It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had.

  11. #10
    Chad's Avatar
    Chad is offline whys the rum always gone?
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    ESSEX RIVIERA !
    Posts
    17,499
    Thanks
    18
    Thanked 54 Times in 46 Posts

    Re: 2 Frads day out:)

    nice

    tother way round here , ill be draggin my dads sorry ass round here so i can give his bike some much needed attention then we will go for a ride
    Despacio. Hay m'as tiempo que vida



+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Fathere Frads Tour of The Lleyn Peninsula
    By j in forum Ride Reports and Pictures
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 13-09-11, 01:56 PM
  2. Mrs Frads New Bike
    By Frad in forum Yamaha
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 08-02-11, 09:18 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts