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NattyBoy
04-06-2009, 08:51 PM
I'l be dusting the 888 down for this and will be riding down with Louigi. Anyone interested and we can arrange a meet time (say 8.30 at asda walmart swindon ?). Would be great to meet people en route !

Cheers
Nat

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=33108

David Matthews
04-06-2009, 08:57 PM
Not sure what route you'll be taking but I expect I'll ride over to Salisbury, down to Ringwood and take the old Christchurch road.

Stafford
04-06-2009, 09:09 PM
Plan a route Nat I'll meet you lot on the way.

Shandy
04-06-2009, 09:16 PM
Plan a route Nat I'll meet you lot on the way.

Plan and Nat in the same sentence, have a word Staff..........lol :D

I can't make this one so have fun ladies..............

Cheers,

Shandy

Liz
04-06-2009, 09:37 PM
I might go if the weather's good and the bike is behaving! Which way would you go from Swindon - could meet up en route.

Stafford
04-06-2009, 11:09 PM
Plan and Nat in the same sentence, have a word Staff..........lol :D

Priceless Shandy. :thumbsup:

giler
05-06-2009, 09:04 AM
Up for this, see you at Chavda, think the long range forecast is ok.

uksurfer
05-06-2009, 03:58 PM
i'll see you there, its just round the corner for me!!!!
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desmo
05-06-2009, 08:00 PM
Roz doesn't seem that interested in this? So I have got a day pass to go yeee harrrr
Will try & join up with some of you on route.
Anyone got a route yet?

Gilps
05-06-2009, 11:26 PM
I could well be up for this but I'll be in the doghouse. I'm doing a trackday at Mallry on the 12th. Keep the details posted up here please.

Liz
06-06-2009, 01:12 AM
Come on guys, it can't be that difficult to work out a route starting from 'Chavda' Swindon and going south (even I can read a map) - you just need to let any others know, who may want to meet you en route (sorry if this is stating the obvious), I'm sure Zak the dog and Gilps cat could work it out! And I may not be able to keep up with the speed I expect you'll go at but will probably know where I'm going!

chris yeatman
08-06-2009, 12:01 AM
sorry guys would love to come as its not far 4 me, but i cant doing a track day in a nissan 200sx in wales. :hissy:

Steve'o'M900
08-06-2009, 08:39 AM
Nat I might be up for that? although I've gotta get the the bike MoT'd!! will try and get that done this week.

giler
08-06-2009, 09:10 AM
Come on guys, it can't be that difficult to work out a route starting from 'Chavda' Swindon and going south (even I can read a map) - you just need to let any others know, who may want to meet you en route (sorry if this is stating the obvious), I'm sure Zak the dog and Gilps cat could work it out! And I may not be able to keep up with the speed I expect you'll go at but will probably know where I'm going!


I would think we will go to Marlborough, down to Salisbury, on to Ringwood and the Museum.

SazzaG
08-06-2009, 11:57 AM
What time do you think you'll all get there? I'm hoping to have a few from Sussex, so it would be good meet up.

Ta

Saz

giler
08-06-2009, 12:34 PM
What time do you think you'll all get there? I'm hoping to have a few from Sussex, so it would be good meet up.

Ta

Saz


If we leave Swindon at 9, be there between 10.30 and 11?

desmo
08-06-2009, 12:44 PM
Ok.
My route is going to be:
Leave Bristol about 9am - take A46 to Bath (will be in Bath about 9.45am)
Bath to Warminster via A36 (will be in Warminster about 10.30)
Warminster to Salisbury via A36 (Will be in Salisbury about 11.15)
Salisbury to M27 Via A36
M27 exit at Cadnam (Will be in Cadnam about 12.00 noon)
Cadnam to Sammy Milers via A337 though new forest (Will be at Sammy Millers about 12.45pm)

All this is weather dependant, if it's raining I won't be going.
If anyone wants to join me on route feel free.

Liz
08-06-2009, 07:37 PM
I would think we will go to Marlborough, down to Salisbury, on to Ringwood and the Museum.

So, from Marlborough would you go through Devizes onto Salisbury?

chris yeatman
08-06-2009, 09:38 PM
ok gunna try lev early from the track day to get to sammy miller.

Mr Free Market
08-06-2009, 10:14 PM
Room on the ride for a new member? Joining up at either Marlborough or Devizes depending on the route

giler
09-06-2009, 09:01 AM
So, from Marlborough would you go through Devizes onto Salisbury?

Hi Liz,

No we would go on the 346 & 338, through Savernake Forest, Burbage, Tidworth etc.

Steve'o'M900
09-06-2009, 12:45 PM
Hi Liz,

No we would go on the 346 & 338, through Savernake Forest, Burbage, Tidworth etc.

Wayne/Nat,

I'm a defo for Sunday, weathers looking good!
Bikes in for MoT in a while.
Good idea for route Wayne, Marlborough, Burbage, Tidworth, Ringwood and then across to the Museum.

Is Jacko about?
Steve

giler
09-06-2009, 01:11 PM
Wayne/Nat,

I'm a defo for Sunday, weathers looking good!
Bikes in for MoT in a while.
Good idea for route Wayne, Marlborough, Burbage, Tidworth, Ringwood and then across to the Museum.

Is Jacko about?
Steve

I've e mailed Jacko

Steve'o'M900
09-06-2009, 03:52 PM
I've e mailed Jacko

I texted him, he's up for it!
Bike all sorted at MoT centre!!!
Is Shandy about this week? could do with him giving the bike a quick look over.

Steve

giler
09-06-2009, 05:25 PM
I texted him, he's up for it!
Bike all sorted at MoT centre!!!
Is Shandy about this week? could do with him giving the bike a quick look over.

Steve

Don't know if the tall one is about this week, know he said he can't make sunday.

JMo
09-06-2009, 05:46 PM
If one was prepared to travel 300+ miles to join in this jolly, what sort of time might the Swindon Massive be passing through Marlborough on Sunday morning then?

xxx

Steve'o'M900
09-06-2009, 06:04 PM
If one was prepared to travel 300+ miles to join in this jolly, what sort of time might the Swindon Massive be passing through Marlborough on Sunday morning then?

xxx

We're meeting at 0800 to fill up, should be in Marlborough within 30 to 40 mins max!

JMo
09-06-2009, 06:07 PM
Then I shall listen out for the rumble...

xxx

Liz
09-06-2009, 08:02 PM
Hi Liz,

No we would go on the 346 & 338, through Savernake Forest, Burbage, Tidworth etc.

Well if you don't mind me tagging along, where do you want me to meet you in Marlborough and what time?

Steve'o'M900
10-06-2009, 06:47 AM
Well if you don't mind me tagging along, where do you want me to meet you in Marlborough and what time?

There's that Deans petrol station on the right which is on the A345 its the one by the small roundabout which leads up to Savernack Forest. Just don't fill up there, their prices are massively overpriced!!! Probably wanna be there between 0845 and 0900 i reckon.

Steve

Liz
10-06-2009, 07:16 AM
There's that Deans petrol station on the right which is on the A345 its the one by the small roundabout which leads up to Savernack Forest. Just don't fill up there, their prices are massively overpriced!!! Probably wanna be there between 0845 and 0900 i reckon.

Steve

I'll find it - see you there Sunday (weather permitting)!

Steve'o'M900
10-06-2009, 08:27 AM
I'll find it - see you there Sunday (weather permitting)!

Its easy to find;
Coming from Calne, come through the town centre of Marlborough to the small roundabout (there's a Majestic Wine on the left) take the right exit go past the Zebra crossing and the Garage on the right the petrol station is just round the corner its a DEANS petrol station.
Steve

giler
10-06-2009, 09:22 AM
We're meeting at 0800 to fill up, should be in Marlborough within 30 to 40 mins max!

Meeting at 8am, don't forget were talking Natty time!!

Steve'o'M900
10-06-2009, 01:08 PM
Meeting at 8am, don't forget were talking Natty time!!

Yeah when i wrote that it did go through my mind!!:D

giler
10-06-2009, 04:29 PM
Mmmm, weather now not looking so good - pants!

JMo
10-06-2009, 06:58 PM
Mmmm, weather now not looking so good - pants!

It's only Wednesday! Have faith!

xxx

Liz
10-06-2009, 08:02 PM
It's only Wednesday! Have faith!

xxx

Have you seen the forecast?!!

JMo
10-06-2009, 08:42 PM
Ah, maybe we should go on Saturday then... x

desmo
10-06-2009, 08:56 PM
Have you seen the forecast?!!

It will be alright. "trust me I am a doctor"
Look on the bright side, it won't be too hot & there won't be so many flies.

JMo
10-06-2009, 09:01 PM
It will be alright. "trust me I am a doctor"
Look on the bright side, it won't be too hot & there won't be so many flies.

Not an African doctor then?!

xx

Liz
10-06-2009, 09:12 PM
Ah, maybe we should go on Saturday then... x

Isn't the whole point that the 'Italian Day' is on Sunday? Are you lot scared of rain? I got soaked on Sunday riding about 20 miles - little Monster doesn't mind it but I do!

JMo
10-06-2009, 09:20 PM
Isn't the whole point that the 'Italian Day' is on Sunday? Are you lot scared of rain? I got soaked on Sunday riding about 20 miles - little Monster doesn't mind it but I do!

Yes, I was joking...

xxx

uksurfer
10-06-2009, 09:31 PM
if it rains, i'll go in car :-)
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Steve'o'M900
10-06-2009, 09:38 PM
Rain!!!!
Rain!!!???
Don't do rain anymore!......Don't Ducati's disolve in the rain?

Liz
10-06-2009, 09:44 PM
Rain!!!!
Rain!!!???
Don't do rain anymore!......Don't Ducati's disolve in the rain?


What's the matter with you lot? I suppose you all passed your car test before your bike test? Having had to use a bike for at least 4 years before passing a car test you get used to a bit of rain - it's called commuting!!!!!!!!!! My little Monster didn't dissolve - it was the steadiest bike I've ridden in years - it's so sweet!!!!

Jacko
10-06-2009, 10:09 PM
Is Jacko about?
Steve

I've e mailed Jacko

I texted him, he's up for it!
Bike all sorted at MoT centre!!!
Is Shandy about this week? could do with him giving the bike a quick look over.

Steve

Mmmm, weather now not looking so good - pants!

Cancel the State funeral lads - I'm coming.... :hail: ;)

Ginger b******s is in New York isn't he?

It's the law that the weather's gash for an Italian gathering - remember what it was like on the morning of the Bristol Italian festival :thumbsdown:

Where's Natty by the way? Is he away or just ignoring my emails the fruit :gay:

See you Sunday hopefully...

Liz
10-06-2009, 10:56 PM
Am I going to be interfering with your 'Swindon' reunion being new and female?

chris yeatman
10-06-2009, 11:25 PM
if it rains, i'll go in car :-)

r second that !!!!!!!

Jacko
10-06-2009, 11:27 PM
Am I going to be interfering with your 'Swindon' reunion being new and female?

Not at all Liz.

I googled Sammy Miller for a bit more info and this thread popped up with my name being banded about :eyepopping: so I registered and posted up.

It's certainly not a reunion for me as I see some of these Swindon reprobates far too much :biggrin:

Liz
10-06-2009, 11:43 PM
Not at all Liz.

I googled Sammy Miller for a bit more info and this thread popped up with my name being banded about :eyepopping: so I registered and posted up.

It's certainly not a reunion for me as I see some of these Swindon reprobates far too much :biggrin:

I didn't mean you personally, just generally!!

Jacko
10-06-2009, 11:53 PM
I didn't mean you personally, just generally!!

Hey, clearly it just goes to show that Swindon is rich with Ducati connosieurs ....

And Shandy lives here too :p

chris yeatman
11-06-2009, 12:00 AM
does any one know if pedro is going there?

Jacko
11-06-2009, 12:04 AM
does any one know if pedro is going there?

I don't know but I've just emailed him to ask if he is.

Cheers.
Jacko.

Steve'o'M900
11-06-2009, 08:05 AM
does any one know if pedro is going there?

You'll have a better idea than us? He doesn't socialise with us anymore (something to do with drinking too much beer to often!!)

Haven't heard from him in a while, he's the Scarlet Pimpernel of Swindon!!!

Steve

giler
11-06-2009, 08:12 AM
You'll have a better idea than us? He doesn't socialise with us anymore (something to do with drinking too much beer to often!!)

Haven't heard from him in a while, he's the Scarlet Pimpernel of Swindon!!!

Steve

Left a message on his phone yesterday, no reply.

I see that the Ducati Roadshow is there Sunday, take both parts of liscence for demo ride!

giler
11-06-2009, 08:13 AM
It's only Wednesday! Have faith!

xxx

Too premature, now looking ok - they haven't got a clue!

JMo
11-06-2009, 08:26 AM
Isn't the whole point that the 'Italian Day' is on Sunday? Are you lot scared of rain? I got soaked on Sunday riding about 20 miles - little Monster doesn't mind it but I do!

I didn't mean you personally, just generally!!

I really wouldn't worry Liz - once you've met this bunch, you'll see they are far more interested in snails and catapults than girls...

You'll be quite safe x

xxx

giler
11-06-2009, 09:15 AM
Not at all Liz.

I googled Sammy Miller for a bit more info and this thread popped up with my name being banded about :eyepopping: so I registered and posted up.

It's certainly not a reunion for me as I see some of these Swindon reprobates far too much :biggrin:

THE END IS NIGH! Where are the procedures that vet new members?

Steve'o'M900
11-06-2009, 10:11 AM
I really wouldn't worry Liz - once you've met this bunch, you'll see they are far more interested in snails and catapults than girls...

You'll be quite safe x

xxx

Now if you'd have said more interested in Bikes then we would have agreed!!!
My bike never says no when i throw a leg over it!!!!:D

desmo
11-06-2009, 10:42 AM
I see that the Ducati Roadshow is there Sunday, take both parts of liscence for demo ride!

Yep, with a fleet of 14 demo bikes, conformation here.

http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatiuk/events/detail.jhtml;jsessionid=G0S4WE1LB0QPGCRNCB2SFFAKFU IHUIV4?eventId=26421

Pedro
11-06-2009, 06:07 PM
You'll have a better idea than us? He doesn't socialise with us anymore (something to do with drinking too much beer to often!!)

Haven't heard from him in a while, he's the Scarlet Pimpernel of Swindon!!!

Steve

I'm still here, just feckin busy with work and what not.

Can't make sunday I'm afraid, got stuff to do.

BTW, who let Jacko in? They'll be no pies left for the rest of us....

chris yeatman
11-06-2009, 09:00 PM
ok i am all in 4 sunday, yippie, meet up with u on sunday morning uk surfer at ower services let me know wot time mate.

Liz
11-06-2009, 09:42 PM
I really wouldn't worry Liz - once you've met this bunch, you'll see they are far more interested in snails and catapults than girls...

You'll be quite safe x

xxx

Quite safe - LOL! I know I'll be safe. I had a husband for 25yrs and I've got two boys 17 & 20 so am used to 'men' mentality - say no more! Steve's got my number to text me when you leave Swindon later than intended - 8am? Ha ha! I will be slower than you lot so you'll just have to wait for me at junctions - or I will be really cross and you won't want to see that!!!!!!!;)

Steve'o'M900
11-06-2009, 09:58 PM
Quite safe - LOL! I know I'll be safe. I had a husband for 25yrs and I've got two boys 17 & 20 so am used to 'men' mentality - say no more! Steve's got my number to text me when you leave Swindon later than intended - 8am? Ha ha! I will be slower than you lot so you'll just have to wait for me at junctions - or I will be really cross and you won't want to see that!!!!!!!;)

Na we're be leaving between 0800 and 0815...........Slow (wots that mean?) best bring a tow rope...lol!

Mr Free Market
11-06-2009, 10:04 PM
I'll hook up with you guys at Deans PFS in Marlborough if thats OK?

Pedro
11-06-2009, 10:28 PM
Poss change of plan - I may be out sunday after all!

Liz
11-06-2009, 10:30 PM
Na we're be leaving between 0800 and 0815...........Slow (wots that mean?) best bring a tow rope...lol!

Ah, a challenge!

Liz
11-06-2009, 10:31 PM
I'll hook up with you guys at Deans PFS in Marlborough if thats OK?

See you there 8.45?

Mr Free Market
11-06-2009, 10:34 PM
Yep - See you then

Steve'o'M900
11-06-2009, 11:11 PM
Poss change of plan - I may be out sunday after all!

Cool, you know the timings mate!!

chris yeatman
11-06-2009, 11:19 PM
Poss change of plan - I may be out sunday after all!

see u their :thumbsup:

Liz
11-06-2009, 11:31 PM
"Slow (wots that mean?) best bring a tow rope...lol!"

I'm also obviously the one with the smallest bike but probably the greatest self-preservation so you lot will just have to be a little bit 'thoughtful', no, 'sympathetic', no, can't think of the right word - you'll just have to bloody well wait for me..............ok?

Steve'o'M900
12-06-2009, 06:46 AM
"Slow (wots that mean?) best bring a tow rope...lol!"

I'm also obviously the one with the smallest bike but probably the greatest self-preservation so you lot will just have to be a little bit 'thoughtful', no, 'sympathetic', no, can't think of the right word - you'll just have to bloody well wait for me..............ok?

Yeah we'll wait for you........We'll be the ones 34 miles ahead making sure the routes clear for you, we'll even save a space at the Car Park....lol....

Liz
12-06-2009, 07:02 AM
Yeah we'll wait for you........We'll be the ones 34 miles ahead making sure the routes clear for you, we'll even save a space at the Car Park....lol....

Well you'd better make sure there's a hot cup of tea waiting - lined up presumably to all the others which will have gone cold by the time I get there!!

giler
12-06-2009, 09:37 AM
Quite safe - LOL! I know I'll be safe. I had a husband for 25yrs and I've got two boys 17 & 20 so am used to 'men' mentality - say no more! Steve's got my number to text me when you leave Swindon later than intended - 8am? Ha ha! I will be slower than you lot so you'll just have to wait for me at junctions - or I will be really cross and you won't want to see that!!!!!!!;)

YOU GAVE STEVE YOUR NUMBER?!"%&*

Just kidding. and don't worry about being on a 600 you'll be fine.

Look forward to seeing you all Sunday.

SazzaG
12-06-2009, 04:44 PM
Are you guys going to stop at Ower services on the A36? If so, let me know what time, and I'll bring the Sussexites there.

Ah, it will be just like the old days. And it will be nice to have a big group for the ride in the Sammy Millers - I should have a group of at least 4, including Rog on the hyper for the first time this year - yey!

Steve'o'M900
12-06-2009, 05:40 PM
Are you guys going to stop at Ower services on the A36? If so, let me know what time, and I'll bring the Sussexites there.

Ah, it will be just like the old days. And it will be nice to have a big group for the ride in the Sammy Millers - I should have a group of at least 4, including Rog on the hyper for the first time this year - yey!

No reason why we can't go pass that way as we're coming down through Salisbury anyway!
I reckon it'll be around 10:00ish to get there as we're picking up bikers along the route already:yoparty:
Should look alot better with a mass of us!

Steve

SazzaG
12-06-2009, 07:16 PM
Ah, hmm, maybe a bit early for us! We're not leaving Sussex until around 10am, so I guess we'll just meet you at Sammy Millers!

Steve'o'M900
12-06-2009, 07:23 PM
Ok no problems we'll reserve some parking then!
You Sussex boys not on for an early start then??

I used to be a Sussex boy (littlehampton!!) hence the reason i now reside in Swindon (only a slight improvement but our best male clothing shop isn't FOSTERS!!)

See you lot down there abit later then
Steve

SazzaG
12-06-2009, 08:11 PM
Nah, don't want to run the risk of changing the time, the peeps missing me!

LA to Swindon - hmm, I agree, only a slight improvement! Well done for escaping.

NigelC
12-06-2009, 08:31 PM
Would have loved to have come on this as my first (and last probably) ukmoc rideout but i will at Download festival on sunday

Steve'o'M900
13-06-2009, 05:07 PM
Anyone interested in a Billet vented front sprocket cover (black) its a DPM for Motocinelli, its a quality piece and its still in its packaging!!
If so I'll bring it along tomorrow, 1st to approach me with £30 will take it away!
Steve

Stafford
13-06-2009, 05:29 PM
Apart from the fact there's a guy on ebay selling them for £25 Steve that's a bargain.

Gilps
13-06-2009, 07:18 PM
I'll see you all down at Deans in Marlboro in the mornin. Aiming to be there around 8.30 ish.

Liz
13-06-2009, 09:13 PM
I'll see you all down at Deans in Marlboro in the mornin. Aiming to be there around 8.30 ish.

It's getting earlier - was going to meet Mr Free Market there at 8.45 but can get there by 8.30.

Liz
14-06-2009, 07:09 PM
Hi guys, thanks for the rideout today - slightly slower on the way back! Thanks Gilps for the company. Hope you all got home safely!

Liz

giler
14-06-2009, 07:34 PM
Hi guys, thanks for the rideout today - slightly slower on the way back! Thanks Gilps for the company. Hope you all got home safely!

Liz

Good to meet you today Liz, me and Jacko were last to leave - slightly quicker on the way back! I told Jacko to give the 1198S demo back!!!!

Liz
14-06-2009, 07:46 PM
Good to meet you today Liz, me and Jacko were last to leave - slightly quicker on the way back! I told Jacko to give the 1198S demo back!!!!

Boys and their toys! Lol!

chris yeatman
14-06-2009, 10:00 PM
nice meeting u all, c u all again soon i hope. :thumbsup:

Mr Free Market
14-06-2009, 10:07 PM
Excellent day out - I had a really good time.

Dropped the bike off at the garage on the way home - its time to get those timing belts sorted... just for peace of mind !

I shall look forward to the next lil outing

Stafford
14-06-2009, 10:15 PM
nice meeting u all, c u all again soon i hope. :thumbsup:

Recognise the bike now, passed you just on the way into Salisbury you're the chap with the shiny helmet. ;)

Steve'o'M900
14-06-2009, 10:18 PM
Yeah cracking day out! Weather was great and no mishaps. Impressed with the Musuem thats the 1st visit there. Was worried early doors that the monster might have a hissy fit along the route at some point, but she proved me wrong and ran very well, only the slow traffic she wants to buck!!!

Still day ended well with a spin on Nattyboys 888, what a bike its so smooth/powerful/precise (was just abit worried about being taken out on it, as i know he treasures it more than his wife/kids!!!!!!) cheers for the spin though mate!

Italian flag has also been corrected, well done to those who spotted my deliberate mistake!

Steve

chris yeatman
14-06-2009, 10:27 PM
Recognise the bike now, passed you just on the way into Salisbury you're the chap with the shiny helmet. ;)

thats me, was waiting 4 david matthews to go 2 sm

Liz
14-06-2009, 10:46 PM
Yeah cracking day out! Weather was great and no mishaps. Impressed with the Musuem thats the 1st visit there. Was worried early doors that the monster might have a hissy fit along the route at some point, but she proved me wrong and ran very well, only the slow traffic she wants to buck!!!

Italian flag has also been corrected, well done to those who spotted my deliberate mistake!

Steve

My Monster ran like a dream! No hissy fits, no nufink, maybe we're intuned?!! Always impatient in traffic though - but who isn't? Who's flag was wrong in the end?

giler
15-06-2009, 08:45 AM
My Monster ran like a dream! No hissy fits, no nufink, maybe we're intuned?!! Always impatient in traffic though - but who isn't? Who's flag was wrong in the end?

Mine & Pedros' were correct, Natty the lover of all things Italian got all confused - bless.

Stafford
15-06-2009, 09:40 AM
Mines back to front on the S2R at the moment as well (due to the bracket it's stuck too being reversed between S4 and S2R) , but who's flag would that be?

Jacko
15-06-2009, 10:50 AM
Good to meet you today Liz, me and Jacko were last to leave - slightly quicker on the way back! I told Jacko to give the 1198S demo back!!!!

Yep, nice to meet you all. Maybe I should get another Monster - seeing all yours brought back some good memories.

Boy oh boy that 1198S is a beast. The pick up on it at 3k revs is like my 748 at 9k revs.

The test route was pretty sedate as you'd expect - I didn't get out of 3rd, seriously. 1st felt so tall. I'd like to take one out on my own from a dealer to get a better feel of it.

Gilps
15-06-2009, 11:00 AM
That was a great day out. Thanks all for the company. After doing a track day on Friday I was in agony yesterday. About 1 hour in to the ride home I was wishing I had taken the Monster instead.

NattyBoy
15-06-2009, 11:28 AM
Thanks for the company guys and good to meet some new faces....its days like yesterday that remind you why we do what we do !

No bother on the 888 ride Steve - first time i've ever followed it ! Sounded quite good !

Think I upset here by letting only the third person ever to go on her - she had another wee on the drive when I got back (must get a new coolant bottle top!).

Nice end to the day with a quick half a magners at Steves - followed by 2 hours quality time cleaning the old girl with a few chilled morettis !!

Catch up soon
Nat

NattyBoy
15-06-2009, 11:34 AM
Apart from the fact there's a guy on ebay selling them for £25 Steve that's a bargain.

Sales prevention at its finest Staff !...:twak::p

giler
15-06-2009, 11:50 AM
Couldn't believe it when I saw you let Steve ride the 888, hope he didn't rev it like the R1!

NattyBoy
15-06-2009, 12:01 PM
Bless him - he got off at the esso station and he said he was 5hitting it about dropping it !!!!

It was nice to get some feedback to be honest. The only other people who've ridden it are Podgero (to the end of his road and back not getting out of 2nd I dont think !) and the old man (who bought it back after 2 minutes to change his underpants !).

Last bike he rode was a triumph Tigress scooter in the 60's (I quote "is this box three down, 1 up ??!!) I did smile when he got to the end of the rode and grabbed the front brake with his whole hand - nearly went over the feckin' handlebars - lol !!!

As for the revving bit - 888's thrive on revs ;>) !

Pedro
15-06-2009, 12:51 PM
888......

Mmmm, nice bike

mediumdave
15-06-2009, 01:32 PM
Hi all,

Good to bump in to some of you on Sunday.

My home computer went fzzzz...pop on Saturday, so couldn't arrange to meet anyone on the way; still, Stafford, Grumpy and Pedro were kind enough to introduce themselves to me (I had the shirt on). Will try to get to the weekender next year for sure. Ped, I will try the 14 tooth sprocket, thanks for the tip.

Mine was the red M900 with gold wheels near the entrance to the italian bike enclosure entrance.

Forgot to take a sunhat, so now have a head the colour of a baked bean.

Superb day, loved the metalic green Monnie with single-sider and under slung cans in the main bike park...(I know its a member's bike but can't remember the name) so minimalist and beautifully detailed.. will certainly be used as 'inspiration' when mine comes apart this winter.

Re the test rides, didn't take one out but really taken with the looks of new Monster 1100... not so impressed with the streeetfighter (too narrow and looks like the headlight/speedo unit is sliding down the forks)...loved the superbikes but they'd be wasted on me :on:

Will be down Poole Quay Bike Night on Tuesday (tomorrow) if anyone interested...:booze:

Cheers all.

Dave

Liz
15-06-2009, 09:32 PM
Yep, nice to meet you all. Maybe I should get another Monster - seeing all yours brought back some good memories.

I love my Monster (even though it's only small!). It's enough power and weight for me but it's very repsonsive and will do whatever I ask from it - power down on corners - accelarate for overtaking - sweet! I opened the garage door today to look at it (and make sure it was still there) and actually out loud, said "aaaaaahhhhh" like it was some sort of pet!

JMo
15-06-2009, 09:46 PM
Superb day, loved the metalic green Monnie with single-sider and under slung cans in the main bike park...(I know its a member's bike but can't remember the name) so minimalist and beautifully detailed.. will certainly be used as 'inspiration' when mine comes apart this winter.

Hi Dave - yes, twas I... in fact we'd only just arrived, I turned round and there was a guy crouching down taking photos - guess that was you then?!

Sorry I didn't spot any of you to say hello - we'd hooked up with the Sussex contingent and didn't arrive until about 1pm-ish... By lunchtime the traffic was mental on the way into Lyndhurst and Beaulieu too - thank goodness we were all on bikes eh?

xxx

Liz
15-06-2009, 11:07 PM
Couldn't believe it when I saw you let Steve ride the 888, hope he didn't rev it like the R1!

Ok, what is so special about the 888 (don't shout all at once!).

Steve'o'M900
15-06-2009, 11:49 PM
[QUOTE=Liz_62;308731]Ok, what is so special about the 888 (don't shout all at once!).[/QUOTE


To start with its an awesome looking bike!
But i was gobsmacked how good the clutch/gearbox work (so smooth and precise) the brakes match most modern bikes to date! but the noise of the induction and the power delivery is the biggest suprise, for a 15+ year old bike that was a totally amazing ride...Just a shame about the race rearsets for me! my knees and groin aren't flexi enough (too many bad landings and getting caught in some damn ambushes!!)

Steve

Liz
15-06-2009, 11:51 PM
[QUOTE=Liz_62;308731]Ok, what is so special about the 888 (don't shout all at once!).[/QUOTE


To start with its an awesome looking bike!
But i was gobsmacked how good the clutch/gearbox work (so smooth and precise) the brakes match most modern bikes to date! but the noise of the induction and the power delivery is the biggest suprise, for a 15+ year old bike that was a totally amazing ride...Just a shame about the race rearsets for me! my knees and groin aren't flexi enough (too many bad landings and getting caught in some damn ambushes!!)

Steve

OK, did I need all that info? Who's gonna let me have a go on it then?!! And my Monster is 14 years old!

Pedro
16-06-2009, 05:06 PM
Just a shame about the race rearsets for me! my knees and groin aren't flexi enough (too many bad landings and getting caught in some damn ambushes!!)

Steve

Well if you will stand in the way of an angry bloke with an AK47.....



Spot on what you said about the 888, one of the best bikes I've ever ridden

NattyBoy
16-06-2009, 06:41 PM
Even this young upstart wanted to buy it when I tok it to Silverstone !!

NattyBoy
16-06-2009, 06:47 PM
Ok, what is so special about the 888 (don't shout all at once!).


Think Mark Forsyth from TWO mag summed it up nicely Liz - read the bottom left paragraph !

NattyBoy
16-06-2009, 06:49 PM
Ok, what is so special about the 888 (don't shout all at once!).

bugger - that didnt work - i'll ask pedro to post up the article if anyone wants a read.

Remember - the monster chassis was a direct evolution of the 888 chassis (the first M900's were basically the same) - thats why they handle so well.. ;>) !

Jacko
16-06-2009, 08:08 PM
bugger - that didnt work - i'll ask pedro to post up the article if anyone wants a read.

Remember - the monster chassis was a direct evolution of the 888 chassis (the first M900's were basically the same) - thats why they handle so well.. ;>) !

Did you get my emails?

NattyBoy
16-06-2009, 08:13 PM
No mate ??! JUst checked my junk mail to ?

Very odd...

Liz
16-06-2009, 09:16 PM
Think Mark Forsyth from TWO mag summed it up nicely Liz - read the bottom left paragraph !

I don't think my eyesight is quite that good!

giler
17-06-2009, 08:56 AM
Even this young upstart wanted to buy it when I tok it to Silverstone !!

He'd probably be better off on that than the Tech3 Yam!!

mediumdave
17-06-2009, 01:31 PM
[QUOTE=JMo;308717]Hi Dave - yes, twas I... in fact we'd only just arrived, I turned round and there was a guy crouching down taking photos - guess that was you then?!

Hi J Mo, wasn't me taking photos, if I'd seen you I'd have said hello then grilled you with a hundred questions like "where did you get this bit..." who made that..." "how did you do such and such.." etc.

Love the bike though...

Cheers

Dave

David Matthews
17-06-2009, 05:28 PM
This is the bike that mediumdave mentioned, photos don't do it justice though.

Liz
19-06-2009, 08:58 PM
Pretty! Is that a standard colour or a special?