Sunday 13th September Brighton

[uksurfer]

I'm thinking of heading to Brighton on the 13th September for the bike day, there should be loads of bikes, stands , shows etc going on, probably an earlish start, anyone interested?

http://londonbikers.com/news/12099/ace-cafe-reunion-2009

http://www.brightonrun.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=61

[Scootaboy]

would have loved to have gone...but its the day after my stag...so have no idea where I'll be in relation to my bike, clothes or indeed mind :)

[harve]

I'l be there, but only have to ride 25miles

[kneedown]

i'll be going .not sure if just to brighton ; or up to the cafe:rolleyes:

[uksurfer]

we'll be going straight to brighton, have to find a meeting place/time in brighton to all meet up maybe?

[chris yeatman]

yeah i can meet up with ya martin, got a show the weekend before so should be ok.

[uksurfer]

anyone else wanting to come to brighton with me and chris?

[barbican]

Keep reminding me - would like to go but allways forget to get the pass signed...

[Albie]

anyone else wanting to come to brighton with me and chris?

You will be wearing the bike out at this rate. Only kidding dead jealous Martin. Hope your getting used to her and shes staying reliable. Its funny how she put me through that sale day NON START. Glad shes getting used to you now.

Hoping to be riding maybe next weekend if hospital are pleased with arm.

[uksurfer]

cheers albie, shes just gone past 14000, slowly clocking up miles, hopefully you'll be up and riding for your belgium trip mate, little and often?
must admit i thought i was never gonna get riding on her after my busted foot, but now i'm slowly getting used to the throttle and have realised that hard acceleration when your going quite fast already is quite enjoyable.......
saw another fairing today on katos bike!
have fun and speedy recovery :mand:

and barbican, hope you can make the run, just try and cut ur grass on the saturday!!

[Albie]

cheers albie, shes just gone past 14000, slowly clocking up miles, hopefully you'll be up and riding for your belgium trip mate, little and often?
must admit i thought i was never gonna get riding on her after my busted foot, but now i'm slowly getting used to the throttle and have realised that hard acceleration when your going quite fast already is quite enjoyable.......


Thats a 1000 miles so that aint bad . I will deffo be riding in 2 weeks. Im being pressured not to. Im ok to try at least. My arms working ok now but aches at times where thers still a bruise. Im allowed to cycle which is fun with rigid rear end. Fully adjustable front takes the pounding.

Yes nice to open her up and hang on. Have you hit the limiter in 1-2-3 yet.

You not seen Katos before then.

[uksurfer]

think i seen katos bike at box ages ago, didnt have a proper look like we did today, looks the business, love the rear indicators (might copy that idea), i been trying to think of some ideas for winter project, so that could well be a start front and back.
not hit limiter yet, but the front don't have feel light sometimes :chuckle:

[chris yeatman]

hope u dont hit the limiter, i wont be able to keep up :scratch:

[Albie]

love the rear indicators (might copy that idea), i been trying to think of some ideas for winter project, so that could well be a start front and back.


I think if you ask Kato that it was me who gave him the idea :D:D:D.I was also going to to put leds in the front fairing but around 10 leds rather than the running lights.

[uksurfer]

i was thinking maybe 6 either side, where theres 3 at present, have 2 next to them and then 1 like a arrow shape?

[chris yeatman]

so getting back to the brighton run, who else is going down????

[uksurfer]

any more takers for brighton or am i going with Mr Yeatman? :thumbsup:

probably leaving ower services at 8.30 in the morning, more than happy to meet/pick up along the A27 etc, passing through chichester, arundel etc, should be in Brighton 10 ish

[bex]

Konan mentioned this; am also thinking of joining maybe...

[uksurfer]

that would be good, more the merrier (bring your camera though!), i'm guessing we would meet you down there, not sure of any landmarks or meeting places though?

[Duke Konan]

Hey Martin,
Yeah Bex and I have been talking about going along to this. Guessing it would make the most sense to meet up once there? Never been to Brighton before so I don't know any landmarks either but I'm sure we could figure something out. Would be good to meet up with some more people from here!
Konan

[bex]

By the sea? :biggrin:

[chris yeatman]

me and martin should be wearing r ukmoc t-shirts so look out 4 us.

[Duke Konan]

By the sea? :biggrin:

Smart ass!

[J.P]

It's the regular Kent meet this Sunday. If the weather's good there may be some of us come down too.

[barbican]

any more takers for brighton or am i going with Mr Yeatman? :thumbsup:

probably leaving ower services at 8.30 in the morning, more than happy to meet/pick up along the A27 etc, passing through chichester, arundel etc, should be in Brighton 10 ish

Still hoping to go - will let you know - could meet at the McDonalds roundabout on the far side of Chi if that suits

[kneedown]

could meet up at arundel or berry hill is only up the road from there 'get a drink if there first

[uksurfer]

Still hoping to go - will let you know - could meet at the McDonalds roundabout on the far side of Chi if that suits

thats fine, not sure what time, but i know where it is!

could meet up at arundel or berry hill is only up the road from there 'get a drink if there first

could meet you at mcdonalds at the services, at arundel?

[chris yeatman]

weather update as it is.
cloudy but dry.

i will update this as the week go's.

[uksurfer]

i already booked sunshine mate :thumbsup:

[uksurfer]

It's the regular Kent meet this Sunday. If the weather's good there may be some of us come down too.

that would be good to see some kenties, its not that far from you i guess?

[gary tompkins]

It's the regular Kent meet this Sunday. If the weather's good there may be some of us come down too.


J.P. you read my mind mate - Weather forecast looks ok so far for weekend

I'll confirm numbers (who is doing what etc..) nearer to Sunday

that would be good to see some kenties, its not that far from you i guess?

May be a lot further than Albie can manage at present, but some of us Kenties may get to Brighton

[chris yeatman]

J.P. you read my mind mate - Weather forecast looks ok so far for weekend

I'll confirm numbers (who is doing what etc..) nearer to Sunday



May be a lot further than Albie can manage at present, but some of us Kenties may get to Brighton

would be good to see ya, gt

[uksurfer]

May be a lot further than Albie can manage at present, but some of us Kenties may get to Brighton

albie could have a pre-Belgium run, good to see you

[Albie]

J.P. you read my mind mate - Weather forecast looks ok so far for weekend

I'll confirm numbers (who is doing what etc..) nearer to Sunday



May be a lot further than Albie can manage at present, but some of us Kenties may get to Brighton

I reckon I can make it if we can get away all day. Arms moving like normal now.

[uksurfer]

i better polish the S4 then :mand:

[chris yeatman]

yeah come on down,
pm me if u all want my number for when u get there. :mand:

[chris yeatman]

i better polish the S4 then :mand:

do mine if u want :thumbsup:

[RODUC]

Is there anyone going along from London ?:rolleyes:
As it sounds Cool and I'd love to meet some people from the club and do the ride:thumbsup:

[skank]

tempted for this.

[bex]

Is there anyone going along from London ?:rolleyes:


Yes, Rick, Konan and me! Come on :rolleyes:

[buzzbomb]

I've got a bit of a do to go to on saturday night in old windsor, so i'm thinking of putting the bike in the van and driving down on saturday afternoon but need some where to sleep near to brighton on saturday night thats got good safe parking (any ideas?) plus were abouts in brighton will you guys be and how can i contact you.

[granite785]

any more takers for brighton or am i going with Mr Yeatman? :thumbsup:

probably leaving ower services at 8.30 in the morning, more than happy to meet/pick up along the A27 etc, passing through chichester, arundel etc, should be in Brighton 10 ish

I'm up for it. One of my neighbours is looking to come as well. He dont have a monster but rides a streetfighter, so its almost! At least its a ducati

Wheres a good spot to meet up coming from the Basingstoke direction?

[mad_turnips]

Dont forget to take your cameras for Calender Pics :)

[chris yeatman]

Is there anyone going along from London ?:rolleyes:
As it sounds Cool and I'd love to meet some people from the club and do the ride:thumbsup:

yay another 750 coming :woot:

[chris yeatman]

Dont forget to take your cameras for Calender Pics :)

r u coming aswell then matt?

[chris yeatman]

I'm up for it. One of my neighbours is looking to come as well. He dont have a monster but rides a streetfighter, so its almost! At least its a ducati

Wheres a good spot to meet up coming from the Basingstoke direction?

looking at a map it may b best to meet us at ower roundabout services a36 and ride down with us.

[chris yeatman]

weather update,

less cloud more sun.

[granite785]

looking at a map it may b best to meet us at ower roundabout services a36 and ride down with us.

I'm gonna meet you and Martin at Ower Services about 8 on Sunday.
Better get to bed early on the Saturday night!

I'll PM you my number too incase I run into any problems.


Looking forward to meeting some more monsters in Brighton.:cool:

[bex]

Theres a small group from Ducati Owners Club leaving the Ship pub by Wandsworth Bridge @ 7am. Me and Konan planning to tie in with them if anyone in London fancies doing the same rather than riding with the masses from Ace- early enough to get a nice breakfast on the way or when we get there. We met a group of them this evening, great bunch.

[chris yeatman]

I'm gonna meet you and Martin at Ower Services about 8 on Sunday.
Better get to bed early on the Saturday night!

I'll PM you my number too incase I run into any problems.


Looking forward to meeting some more monsters in Brighton.:cool:

ok cool :thumbsup:

[chris yeatman]

ok, roundup whos going and meeting where.

me, may b +friend
uksurfer
granite 785 +friend

at ower services @815am ish

[uksurfer]

ok, roundup whos going and meeting where.

me, may b +friend
uksurfer
granite 785 +friend

at ower services @815am ish


chris + 1
uksurfer +1/2
granite + 1

meeting
Barbican at chichester mcd's about 9.15 ish
Kneedown at Arundel Mcd's about 9.30

How about all the other kenties/london anyone else meet at 12.00 at pier entrance?

[bex]

I'll head to pier entrance for 12 also, armed with camera perhaps :thumbsup:

[skank]

Theres a small group from Ducati Owners Club leaving the Ship pub by Wandsworth Bridge @ 7am. Me and Konan planning to tie in with them if anyone in London fancies doing the same rather than riding with the masses from Ace- early enough to get a nice breakfast on the way or when we get there. We met a group of them this evening, great bunch.

sounds good. I think Roduc lives in Little Jo'burg (Putney) So not far for him either.

[RODUC]

That's right I'm in Putney so see you guys @ Wandsworth bridge

[Duke Konan]

Cool. As bex said anyone who wants to join us at the Ship Inn in Wandsworth we plan on being there for 7am (painfully early for a Sunday) and heading out shortly after.

[squiffything]

I'm heading down to the Cafe then riding in with the group. Makes for a great run. Geoff (Buzzbomb) hope you will be there as I still owe you and will sort it on the morning. Give me a ring and we can sort out a meeting point if not at the pier entrance at midday.

[gary tompkins]

chris + 1
uksurfer +1/2
granite + 1

meeting
Barbican at chichester mcd's about 9.15 ish
Kneedown at Arundel Mcd's about 9.30

How about all the other kenties/london anyone else meet at 12.00 at pier entrance?

I'm not sure what to do now

Some of the Kenties wanna go to Ducati Ashford's open day on Sunday

Watch this space... :look:

[uksurfer]

be good to see the trike! :thumbsup:

[bex]

Hmmm, might not be coming, to be confirmed!

[uksurfer]

that will be a shame, always good to meet new members!

[bex]

I know. I'm leaving my workplace soon though and they're throwing a bit of a do on Saturday night... so its a bit pants if I dont actually stay long enough to enjoy it if I'm getting up to be at Wandsworth for 7am.... ah what to do! But a bit rude if I dont stay long or drink much given that its for me!!!

[chris yeatman]

I know. I'm leaving my workplace soon though and they're throwing a bit of a do on Saturday night... so its a bit pants if I dont actually stay long enough to enjoy it if I'm getting up to be at Wandsworth for 7am.... ah what to do! But a bit rude if I dont stay long or drink much given that its for me!!!

just think about riding the bike!!!!!!!!

[uksurfer]

bike or beer - whats more important?

probably shouldn't have asked that! :twak:

[kneedown]

:ture and not much good weather left this year:thumbsdown:
prob it is no good doing both mind 'we used to at the I.O.M and i never know how got away with it

[Liz]

:ture and not much good weather left this year:thumbsdown:
prob it is no good doing both mind 'we used to at the I.O.M and i never know how got away with it

Get it fixed? As you say, not much good weather left (or even at all this year)! Hope to make it, ooer, 150 miles from home - it'll take me a week to get there! ;)

[uksurfer]

c'mon Liz, see you at Ower at 8.30

[Liz]

c'mon Liz, see you at Ower at 8.30

Hey Martin, if I go, I'll meet up with Daffduc at Cherhill (7.45, is that what it said? What sort of time is that on a Sunday?!). Cos am really wimpy at riding a long way on my own! :rolleyes:
What time are you hoping to be there/stay there until?
If I go, I may even wear my 'Power Ranger' leathers - LOL!

[uksurfer]

Hey Martin, if I go, I'll meet up with Daffduc at Cherhill (7.45, is that what it said? What sort of time is that on a Sunday?!). Cos am really wimpy at riding a long way on my own! :rolleyes:
What time are you hoping to be there/stay there until?
If I go, I may even wear my 'Power Ranger' leathers - LOL!

i think we will be there at 10- 10.30, meeting at pier at 12.00, not sure what time were staying til, depends how good it is
Power Ranger suit - love it, could do with a giggle

[chris yeatman]

weather update

cloudy but dry

[Nickj]

7.45, is that what it said? What sort of time is that on a Sunday?!
It's one of those imaginary times somewhere between dreams and the first coffee.

[chris yeatman]

did u know that there is two 7.45's in one day!!!!

[DaffyDuc]

OMG Liz, not your Power ranger leathers!!!!!!!!!! Oh just in case it means you change your mind, we may not be on the Ducati's! Mel is suffering with the seat on the Hyper (comfort seat on order!) and the BMW needs a good ride out!

Weather looks good for Sunday!! I'm really looking forward to this. Let me know what you decide to do.

Oh by the way, if you're looking for tyres, Rich (Louigi's) fitted Pirelli's Angels on my Monster about 4 weeks ago, I love them, they roll into corners really nicely (even with my more sedate riding style).

Daffy

[Liz]

i think we will be there at 10- 10.30, meeting at pier at 12.00, not sure what time were staying til, depends how good it is
Power Ranger suit - love it, could do with a giggle

Feck off! 50 quid, what do you expect - Star Wars?!! :biggrin:

[Liz]

It's one of those imaginary times somewhere between dreams and the first coffee.

Nick, don't drink coffee - makes me even more mental than usual!

did u know that there is two 7.45's in one day!!!!

Erm, yes! I prefer the later one!

OMG Liz, not your Power ranger leathers!!!!!!!!!! Oh just in case it means you change your mind, we may not be on the Ducati's! Mel is suffering with the seat on the Hyper (comfort seat on order!) and the BMW needs a good ride out!

Weather looks good for Sunday!! I'm really looking forward to this. Let me know what you decide to do.

Oh by the way, if you're looking for tyres, Rich (Louigi's) fitted Pirelli's Angels on my Monster about 4 weeks ago, I love them, they roll into corners really nicely (even with my more sedate riding style).

Daffy

Hoping to go on Sunday - will confirm for def tomorrow - what time did you say at Cherhill?

[uksurfer]

leave early Liz, give you plenty of time to find Brighton......:woot:

[DaffyDuc]

Hoping to go on Sunday - will confirm for def tomorrow - what time did you say at Cherhill?[/QUOTE]

7.45 AM. Sorry Liz, that is the first 7.45 of the day.

[Liz]

leave early Liz, give you plenty of time to find Brighton......:woot:

S'cuse me, I am a Power Ranger! So gonna hit you! :chuckle:

[Liz]

Hoping to go on Sunday - will confirm for def tomorrow - what time did you say at Cherhill?

7.45 AM. Sorry Liz, that is the first 7.45 of the day.[/QUOTE]

Ooh, better stop drinking the wine now to give me time to sober up! ;)

[chris yeatman]

martin, jeff not coming, but dad mite be.

[uksurfer]

not another 'naughty corner' bike, he can park up with steve

[Liz]

All set! New tyres fitted today (I think they should charge me less cos I only use the middle bit!). Bike checked over and running well!

Debbie, will meet you at Cherhill at 7.45AM (does Mel know it's that early!). What's the route?

Martin & Chris, hope to see you there - will ring you when we arrive to say 'Hi'.

[chris yeatman]

cool, c u there.

[skank]

i don't think i'v ever been up this early on a sunday in my life.....

[uksurfer]

weather looks good, see you all at ower or along the way, or brighton pier at 12!!!!

[Liz]

All set! New tyres fitted today (I think they should charge me less cos I only use the middle bit!). Bike checked over and running well!

Debbie, will meet you at Cherhill at 7.45AM (does Mel know it's that early!). What's the route?

Martin & Chris, hope to see you there - will ring you when we arrive to say 'Hi'.

Bit late, but if anyone else was coming this way, we're now meeting at 9am. See you all later!

[uksurfer]

nice to see everyone today, hope you all got home safe, went to the pier at 12, but never seen anyone i knew!!

[barbican]

nice to see everyone today, hope you all got home safe, went to the pier at 12, but never seen anyone i knew!!

It was a good run to Brighton and good to meet everyone - thanks for organising it UKS. Never seen so many bikes in one place.

Don't forget the monthly meet up idea - happy to do a reccy round for a cafe if you want to meet up one weekend

[bex]

Skank and I also went to the pier at 12 but had no idea who we were looking for, so, sorry about that - shame we didn't get to meet up with you guys. We were parked a few minutes down beyond the Ducati Owners tent thing, about 4/5 monnies and some other dukes.

I suppose we should have swapped numbers!

[granite785]

Excellent ride out, thanks for organising us all Martin. Plus the weather held out all day.

Good to meet some more names and faces on here.

[Albie]

What happened to the red carnation and carrying the sunday times. Didnt martin have his surfboard then

[chris yeatman]

good to see u all, and good to be there with u all :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[RODUC]

:thumbsup: Have to say to all the guys and gals I met today " A BIG THANKS " I had a ball today and everyone is exceptionally cool (Seth, Konan, rjbex, Bob, Nick and Skank) and sorry to anyone I can't remember their names . IT was a great ride down ,fun getting to know people whilst admiring such a vast array of bikes and scooters , also enjoyed the ride back followed buy A SERIOUSLY HARDCORE BREW :drunk::drunk:with rjbex and Skank.
Would love to catch up again and hopefully some more sunny days will come:hail:

[uksurfer]

What happened to the red carnation and carrying the sunday times. Didnt martin have his surfboard then

is that what you 'kenties' do?

[uksurfer]

Skank and I also went to the pier at 12 but had no idea who we were looking for, so, sorry about that - shame we didn't get to meet up with you guys. We were parked a few minutes down beyond the Ducati Owners tent thing, about 4/5 monnies and some other dukes.

I suppose we should have swapped numbers!

problem i guess is that we dont what you all look like! we did see lots of monnies in a row, i guess they were yours, we ended up parking all the way down the other end :running:

[Liz]

nice to see everyone today, hope you all got home safe, went to the pier at 12, but never seen anyone i knew!!

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the call - would have been there and was wearing a UKMOC t-shirt when I set off (and Power Ranger leathers of course!). Sorry I didn't make it, should have had more confidence in the bike!

See 'I need cheering up' thread for the full story!!!!

Liz :rolleyes:

[bex]

problem i guess is that we dont what you all look like! we did see lots of monnies in a row, i guess they were yours, we ended up parking all the way down the other end :running:

Yeh exactly, I was standing there like 'I dont see them'.... then I thought hang on how would I even know if I did!!

Anyway, great day, great to meet those that I did manage to and thanks for a great ride down and especially back (were we missed most of the traffic and could still feel the fingers for most of the journey).

Right, now I'm off for a hot bath to soothe my aches and pains! :D

[skank]

super stiff and a gallon of tea. brilliant day, £2.50 for a neck warmer, best money spent ever!
was great to meet everyone, and saw some incredible bikes, especially that orange Laverda... :p

[Liz]

PM slob about ordering UKMOC t-shirts then you can at least identify one another assuming you get there of course! :hissy:

[chris yeatman]

PM slob about ordering UKMOC t-shirts then you can at least identify one another assuming you get there of course! :hissy:

already got mine :mand:

[Liz]

already got mine :mand:

Yeah, well I've got one too! Maybe I should get one for the bike to give it encouragement not to worry about meeting other Ducatis?!! ;)

So, maybe me and the little Monster are well suited? :confused:

[uksurfer]

PM slob about ordering UKMOC t-shirts then you can at least identify one another assuming you get there of course! :hissy:

i had one on under my jumper, think the carnations/times is a good idea, maybe i'll be carrying a spark plug and a tyre?

[kneedown]

:think i need t shirt saw you guys for all of 5 mins :mad:still good day with the lads even if one is not a duc

[Liz]

i had one on under my jumper, think the carnations/times is a good idea, maybe i'll be carrying a spark plug and a tyre?

Wear it 'with pride' over your jumper (until your bike breaks down, then quickly swap!!).

The spark plug idea's ok but the tyre is a little more conspicuous - will there be a huge burning heap of tyres next time?! ;)

[uksurfer]

good to meet you today chris and your mates, shame we all got split up, to busy down there to keep everyone together
Try to join us next time :thumbsup:

i think it was even harder trying to keep everyone together on the ride in, about 9 of us mixed in with a 1,000 other bikes!

[uksurfer]

Wear it 'with pride' over your jumper (until your bike breaks down, then quickly swap!!).

The spark plug idea's ok but the tyre is a little more conspicuous - will there be a huge burning heap of tyres next time?! ;)

maybe UKMOC sweatshirts then?

[kneedown]

your not joking needed eyes everywhere bet it sounded good in the tunnel i think 3 or 4 of getting a move on

[Duke Konan]

Yeh exactly, I was standing there like 'I dont see them'.... then I thought hang on how would I even know if I did!!

Anyway, great day, great to meet those that I did manage to and thanks for a great ride down and especially back (were we missed most of the traffic and could still feel the fingers for most of the journey).

Right, now I'm off for a hot bath to soothe my aches and pains! :D

Great day guys and the ride down was great too. We missed the traffic and got some beautiful roads...next time I just have to remember to not rock up in my jeans and summer gloves! Upside is that I learned that it's possible to steer the bike purely with the weight of my arse when I'm upper body is frozen stiff!

Shame we didn't get to hook up with the other UKMOC members today but there's always next time. And winter is no excuse to not go riding :woot::woot: ok...maybe I'm just convincing myself there!

[TCar153]

Had a great time too just watching everyone come in. Thought i was pretty hard to miss in my sexy Ducati jacket and with matching bike parked directly outside D.O.C tent thingy. Went to pier at oneish, cos i have the memory of a fruit fly, and could'nt think what time was mentioned and was looking out for Martins alien fairing but met no-one so bit disappointed with that. Still, a most excellent day.

[bex]

Ah so it was yours! Was admiring the paint scheme!!

[gary tompkins]

What happened to the red carnation and carrying the sunday times. Didnt martin have his surfboard then
is that what you 'kenties' do?

No we swap mobile numbers and just call eachother

I did try sandwich boards with "Hello I'm an UKMOC'er" in 6" high letters

Fail :o