Ma Larkins.Chipping Norton. Sunday 30th [Archive]

walpole68

21-08-2009, 03:23 PM

Another Ducati forum has a large meet on here on Sunday 30th,around 70-80 Ducatis signed up to go.Me included.How hopefully there will be a good Monster turnout too.
Anyone what to meet up for the ride out? One extra plus point 80 odd Ducatis should really upset one local resident.One Mr J Clarkson !

Liz

21-08-2009, 03:34 PM

I'm already down to go - hopefully see you there!

walpole68

21-08-2009, 03:37 PM

I'm already down to go - hopefully see you there!

Can always meet up at Burford roundabout.

giler

21-08-2009, 04:50 PM

What time is it?

Albie

21-08-2009, 04:57 PM

Is that the place we stopped at Monster weekend ride out by a roundabout.

giler

21-08-2009, 06:02 PM

Is that the place we stopped at Monster weekend ride out by a roundabout.

It is indeed.

Albie

21-08-2009, 06:34 PM

Thats good to know for future referance. I cant make it though :grump::grump::grump: as per usual non riding summer weekend.

walpole68

21-08-2009, 07:54 PM

Think about 11am there,having a bbq and a ride out,if the weather is good and all turn up should be some sight.

Half Man Half Mole

21-08-2009, 07:56 PM

I'll be there too :spin:

Liz

22-08-2009, 10:14 AM

Can always meet up at Burford roundabout.

I'm supposed to meeting up with a couple of guys from the Ducatisti forum probably in Swindon about 10. Not sure of the route yet but I'll keep you posted and maybe we can meet up on the way.

Zimbo

22-08-2009, 05:30 PM

I'll probably suggest a meet at Geasy Joes in Ciren about half ten then Liz, go up from there via Burford?

Nickj

22-08-2009, 05:52 PM

Might be able to make it along, better see about a new rear tyre first tho'

Gilps

22-08-2009, 05:57 PM

I'll probably suggest a meet at Geasy Joes in Ciren about half ten then Liz, go up from there via Burford?

Greasy Joes for 10.30 sounds fine by me. See y'all there.

Paivi

22-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Apparently, they've got cake... :)

Gilps

22-08-2009, 06:51 PM

And I won't be in the naughty corner as I'm going on the Superlight.

22-08-2009, 07:39 PM

As i am number 55 on the list for this event i will aim to get up to Greasy Joe's for 1030hrs on Sunday 30 Aug.

22-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Might be able to make it along, better see about a new rear tyre first tho'

How did you get on with the Maxxis tyre's you intended to buy for your
previous Monster (sorry ,dont know the story of it's demise)?

Liz

22-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Greasy Joes for 10.30 sounds fine by me. See y'all there.

Where abouts in Ciren?

Apparently, they've got cake... :)

Now you're talking!!

Gilps

23-08-2009, 07:51 AM

Where abouts in Ciren?

If you come up the 419, take the first exit to Cirencester (it's the one after South Cerney, Down Ampney, Latton turn off). Then head towards Ciren, going past the army camp, at the big roundabout take 1st left. At the mini roundabout there a MacD's in front of you, Greasy Joes to the right, and there's a large Tescos with fuel station to the left.

Liz

23-08-2009, 05:29 PM

If you come up the 419, take the first exit to Cirencester (it's the one after South Cerney, Down Ampney, Latton turn off). Then head towards Ciren, going past the army camp, at the big roundabout take 1st left. At the mini roundabout there a MacD's in front of you, Greasy Joes to the right, and there's a large Tescos with fuel station to the left.

Hi Mark,

I'll pm the other guys, might be easier for me to meet them there as well as I could come via Chippenham - I know where the Tesco's is!

Nickj

23-08-2009, 10:52 PM

How did you get on with the Maxxis tyre's you intended to buy for your
previous Monster

I was liking them, they felt sticky enough to me. The weather was rubbish, I'm not sure I ever got out in the dry on them!! So maybe it was a good test of them. My morning run is about 1/2 mile of straight road then a mile or so stretch of of 70-90 degree bends. Often with lots of surface water running over them. Grippy enough to be tossing the bike through them MAP (http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=mitcheldeam&countryCode=GB#map=51.86017,-2.50145|16|32&bd=useful_information&loc=GB:51.86469:-2.48943:14|mitcheldeam|Mitcheldean,%20Longhope,%20 Gloucestershire,%20England,%20GL17%200)
It's wigglier than it looks and the cambers are off on quite a few of them. The tyres rolled into corners nice and smoothly, took my heavy handed breaking OK too.
At the moment I've got a stuffed rear racetch M1, not sure about replacing it or going for another set of the Maxxis, price will be about the same either way.

giler

24-08-2009, 08:08 AM

I'll probably suggest a meet at Geasy Joes in Ciren about half ten then Liz, go up from there via Burford?

Hopefully meet you there.

NattyBoy

24-08-2009, 04:29 PM

should be OK for this

mrkris

25-08-2009, 09:51 PM

im up for going but i know bath as i go throught it but not when people say places i can meet near the bath rugby ground where all the bikes park by the bus bit?? im coming from chippenham

Nickj

25-08-2009, 09:55 PM

Stafford or Liz you'll be passing Chippenham, where can Kris hook up with you?

Stafford

25-08-2009, 10:02 PM

I'll be on the A46 Nick, Liz?

Nickj

25-08-2009, 10:08 PM

I'll be on the A46 Nick, Liz?

Snap but heading south

Big decision is what shall I wear LOL

Stafford

25-08-2009, 10:13 PM

Big decision is what shall I wear LOL

Mine is what to ride.:eek:

mrkris

25-08-2009, 10:19 PM

draggin jeans and a joe rocket jacket stig helmet and AXO racing boots? :P

Nickj

25-08-2009, 10:56 PM

Mine is what to ride.:eek:

One for each leg?

Stafford

25-08-2009, 10:59 PM

One for each leg?

I ain't got enough legs mate.

Nickj

25-08-2009, 11:02 PM

draggin jeans and a joe rocket jacket stig helmet and AXO racing boots? :P

No good not got any of them :(

It will feature carbon fibre though

Gilps

26-08-2009, 05:23 AM

Mine is what to ride.:eek:

Well as it's the Supersports meet then you really should be on your SS. You have got one of those haven't you?

Stafford

26-08-2009, 06:59 AM

Yes I have but the carbs are still being an arse at the mo, so might have to come on either the Monster or 888.

Liz

27-08-2009, 06:28 PM

I'll be on the A46 Nick, Liz?

Meeting up with Kris in Chippenham.

Liz

27-08-2009, 06:38 PM

Big decision is what shall I wear LOL

OMG you mean you haven't decided yet? It's only 3 days away! :eek:

Stafford

27-08-2009, 07:18 PM

OMG you mean you haven't decided yet? It's only 3 days away! :eek:

Are you wearing your new power rangers suit Liz?

Liz

27-08-2009, 08:19 PM

Are you wearing your new power rangers suit Liz?

LOL! Just call me SPYKE!

Nickj

27-08-2009, 09:00 PM

LOL Might not know what to wear but the bikes wearing new tyres and is shiney all over. I'll be out and about scrubbing them a bit more from early tomoz. For a 'touring' tyre they kick into corners fair sharpish :biggrin:

Nickj

27-08-2009, 09:05 PM

OMG you mean you haven't decided yet? It's only 3 days away! :eek:

I know, I usually pack stuff for trips and hols the evening before.

Liz

27-08-2009, 09:06 PM

Nickj

27-08-2009, 10:15 PM

So, we're supposed to recognise you by your tyres alone?!! ;)

Nawwwww Bikes a loud yellow and cored standard exhausts, maxxis tyres and by a freaky coincidence they've got yellow writing on them... before you ask no I didn't they came with it!! Black carbon fibre helmet and errrrrrrr dunno yet.

Liz

27-08-2009, 10:24 PM

Nawwwww Bikes a loud yellow and cored standard exhausts, maxxis tyres and by a freaky coincidence they've got yellow writing on them... before you ask no I didn't they came with it!! Black carbon fibre helmet and errrrrrrr dunno yet.

LOL! I probably still won't recognise you!! :)

giler

28-08-2009, 08:12 AM

I will be wearing a pink carnation and carrying a copy of The Times.
Usually the only one in an open face helmet as well.

walpole68

28-08-2009, 08:17 AM

i will be wearing waterproofs,rain forecast....boo !

Nickj

28-08-2009, 01:10 PM

i will be wearing waterproofs,rain forecast....boo !

LOL Less of that defeatist talk... Looks like we might just be on the dry edge of the clouds for most of the day.

Having said that I may well bring some waterproof stuff.

LOL Giler I always use full face, got enough problems scaring other road users without subjecting them to my face too

Stafford

28-08-2009, 04:01 PM

LOL Giler I always use full face, got enough problems scaring other road users without subjecting them to my face too

Unfortunately Giler isn't that considerate Nick. Dead flies in his teeth as well, not a pretty sight :wallace:

giler

28-08-2009, 04:12 PM

Unfortunately Giler isn't that considerate Nick. Dead flies in his teeth as well, not a pretty site :wallace:

I'll wear a bandana just for you:thumbsup:

Stafford

28-08-2009, 04:14 PM

I'll wear a bandana just for you:thumbsup:

I forgot you we're a highwayman as well.:mand:

Liz

28-08-2009, 11:50 PM

I forgot you we're a highwayman as well.:mand:

I'm the dandy highwayman who you're too scared to mention
Stand and Deliver your money or your life

Ooooh, how exciting!!

walpole68

30-08-2009, 07:17 AM

So are some of you still meeting in Ciren for 10.30?

Paivi

30-08-2009, 07:27 AM

Just woke up to a fabulous sunshine in Londinium, so after a few critters for breakfast, I'm off. If the Duchess wants to go out to play, that is... See you guys there!

Stafford

30-08-2009, 07:29 AM

See you all later, just waiting for Grumpy to shift his old bones.

Gilps

30-08-2009, 07:34 AM

So are some of you still meeting in Ciren for 10.30?

Yes. Should be me, Zimbo, Viv, maybe Giler, Liz, Stafford too. We are aiming to leave around 10.30 then head over Burford way.

walpole68

30-08-2009, 07:38 AM

Yes. Should be me, Zimbo, Viv, maybe Giler, Liz, Stafford too. We are aiming to leave around 10.30 then head over Burford way.
Could join up with you at Burford roundabout for 10.45,that closer to me if that works?

Liz

30-08-2009, 05:24 PM

Nice to see everyone today and put some more faces to names! Cold, damp ride home but worth it! :)

kneedown

30-08-2009, 05:27 PM

i am glad to hear you sound more happy .with a bit of luck monday will be nice

Nickj

30-08-2009, 05:58 PM

Nice to see everyone today and put some more faces to names! Cold, damp ride home but worth it! :)

You'll be needing a power rangers oversuit to keep the damp out, now I have looked but not found any that are quite ermmmm bright enough yet ;)

Liz

30-08-2009, 06:56 PM

i am glad to hear you sound more happy .with a bit of luck monday will be nice

Think the forecast isn't too good - BUT - had a good day today even though it rained - didn't fall off, bike ok - met up with some great 'Ducati' folk!

You'll be needing a power rangers oversuit to keep the damp out, now I have looked but not found any that are quite ermmmm bright enough yet ;)

Oh cheers Nick - my leathers aren't bright (are they?!), although I probably do look like a Power Ranger! No wonder they were cheap on Ebay!!! ;)

Nickj

30-08-2009, 09:24 PM

Nawww Looks like you did well with them, nice and subtle

giler

01-09-2009, 08:29 AM

Good to see all on Sunday, bit wet on the way home.
Still had a good blat against an Aston Martin DB9 from Lechlade to Highworth:)

Half Man Half Mole

01-09-2009, 09:36 AM

There are some excellent photos now on the Ducatisti site, including the group photo Johnny took.

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/meets-rideouts-uk/33954-midlands-supersports-gathering-clan-2009-a-15.html#post394101

Well worth a look.

Mike

MON

01-09-2009, 04:01 PM

It's a pity the weather discouraged everybody from showing off their commemorative t-shirts.

A very pleasant day though, otherwise.

uksurfer

01-09-2009, 04:25 PM

how did all them people get on 11 bikes?

walpole68

01-09-2009, 04:35 PM

how did all them people get on 11 bikes?

We are all very clever !

Half Man Half Mole

01-09-2009, 05:01 PM

We are all very clever !

And tiny!!

M

Liz

01-09-2009, 11:00 PM

Good to see all on Sunday, bit wet on the way home.
Still had a good blat against an Aston Martin DB9 from Lechlade to Highworth:)

Giler, I hope you didn't traumatise MrKris too much on your ride back - I know how fast you go!

how did all them people get on 11 bikes?

Team-work Martin, and a good formation!!

giler

02-09-2009, 08:15 AM

Giler, I hope you didn't traumatise MrKris too much on your ride back - I know how fast you go!

No, the weather was bit pants until we got to Lechlade, just couldn't resist a play with that Aston. To be fair the driver gave me a big grin and wave as I overtook him.:thumbsup:

Nickj

02-09-2009, 10:00 AM

Giler, I hope you didn't traumatise MrKris too much on your ride back

Poor Kris's 750 is restricted, got to be struggling at about 80 so I spect he was just in for the warm up LOL