Hythe and Folkestone 8th April 2006 - Page 5

gary tompkins · 09-04-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by slob

I see you got those funky little mirrors at last, very nice!

Ahh yes - the Oberon Eng. Bar ends arrived at last. Had a bit of a mare fitting them as the collets supplied wouldn't tighten properly no matter what I tried. Luckily I still had the original bar ends, which I robbed of thier fittings and that seemed to sort it out.

Rear view is pretty good (if small) and no elbows getting in the way either. Just have to cover my blindspots with plenty of rear observations, especially in town.

As you say I think they look really neat, and work with well with the low 'n' wide stance of the trike

09-04-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Ahh yes - the Oberon Eng. Bar ends arrived at last.

Rear view is pretty good (if small) and no elbows getting in the way either. Just have to cover my blindspots with plenty of rear observations, especially in town.

Look classy

alan c · 09-04-2006, 09:54 AM

hi everyone,thanks for a great day,and my first ride out ,enjoyed riding as a group. did well with weather and enjoyed company. see you all soon, thanks.

Albie · 09-04-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Hi all,

Glad you had a great day at the coast and the weather was kind to you. I spent a day finishing odds 'n' sods jobs on the trike, and fitting a new set of cambelts. Oil + filter change tomorrow and I should be sorted for the weekender with any luck.

Nice photos Albie - I always appreciate a few nice... err... rear end shots?

Here's another one you'll be staring at very soon....

Soon get passed you sunshine

gary tompkins · 09-04-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MilesB

Look classy

Thanks Miles - as you know I only do classy!

Now... where did I leave my sequinned jogging bottoms, Tommy Cooper Fez and tartan Doc Martins.. I need to go for a ride

gary tompkins · 09-04-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Albie

Soon get passed you sunshine

Oooh... looks like Albie has just thrown the gauntlet down?

Game on!

09-04-2006, 12:07 PM

Now guys... no hijacking the thread!!

I had a great time.

Sorry we were late Albie... STu needed a cuppa and petrol after arriving late (slapped wrists Stu!

)

Then had to wait while the fellas emptied the tea in the loo before riding off (why DO men have such small bladders???! - on 2nd thorts... don't answer that!)

A couple of piccies for you from the day....

09-04-2006, 12:29 PM

Here are a few more....

What no-one took a piccie of my clotch cover???

Not even me

And although it looks like I took a pic of Gully and a pic of Patinthehat and taped them together... it's just the way it came out... honest!

slob · 09-04-2006, 12:38 PM

Yech... Albie's jacket tastes awful!

09-04-2006, 12:38 PM

And just a few more

Many thanks to everyone who came out.

Sorry we missed you Gary. Would've been nice to have you along with us.

Happy anniversary Albie and Caroline

Nice to see you guys are still happy. Hope it goes on for a long time... 'cos we'd like Caroline to stay please!!

09-04-2006, 12:40 PM

Caroline : You touch him Alan and you'll die

Alan c : But I can't help myself

Albie : Oooooh Cripes!

Albie · 09-04-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Oooh... looks like Albie has just thrown the gauntlet down?

Game on!

Only joking. You know what a wooss I am. Ok on the straights crap round the bends

09-04-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob

Now guys... no hijacking the thread!!

I had a great time.

Sorry we were late Albie... STu needed a cuppa and petrol after arriving late (slapped wrists Stu!)

Then had to wait while the fellas emptied the tea in the loo before riding off (why DO men have such small bladders???! - on 2nd thorts... don't answer that!)

A couple of piccies for you from the day....

Sorry Bob, I'll try to get there on time next time. I enjoyed the trip, the company, and the food was good. Slob and I scooted up to Hern Bay to round off the day. See you all again some time soon.

PS Slod many thanks PM sent.

10-04-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by STU65

Sorry Bob, I'll try to get there on time next time.

You had a way to come for an early start.... you are forgiven!!

... it wasn't a problem. Your company was the important thing. Thanks for making an effort to get out and about with us.

Albie · 10-04-2006, 04:36 PM

Yes its really good of you to come down this way. And great to have your company. thank you for making the effort. Always welcome mate.

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