Manchester and North West 2019 - Page 7

26-05-2019, 09:05 PM

It looks like a few of us have been off in the past week.....not good!

I’ve just ordered some new bar end mirrors to try so should be back out and about soon. I need to have a go at replacing my brake pedal too but I think even with my limited mechanical skill I should be able to manage that haha.

I’ve had a few days to contemplate what happened and I’m wondering whether I ‘low sided’? The tyres that came on the bike are very square and I’ve tried to rescue them but think they need changing. I’ve heard that square tyres can be pretty dangerous on corners so perhaps they are to blame.....along with my inexperience

ChrisC2925 · 27-05-2019, 05:42 PM

I have the trophies wrapped and packed in the rucksack, of course if my bike doesn't get through the MOT on Saturday I will have to keep them!

Keep your fingers crossed Pezz.

Pezz · 28-05-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisC2925

I have the trophies wrapped and packed in the rucksack, of course if my bike doesn't get through the MOT on Saturday I will have to keep them!

Keep your fingers crossed Pezz.

I'll be more concerned if the bike doesn't pass that you'll be missing what looks at the moment like a great dry ride out.

If all is good with the bike do you want to pass by mine on the way and we can ride down together or could meet somewhere by the new bridge if its easier for you to go via st helens and widnes

ChrisC2925 · 28-05-2019, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pezz

I'll be more concerned if the bike doesn't pass that you'll be missing what looks at the moment like a great dry ride out.

If all is good with the bike do you want to pass by mine on the way and we can ride down together or could meet somewhere by the new bridge if its easier for you to go via st helens and widnes

Hi Pezz, I don't think I would miss the ride whatever! We can meet wherever you fancy, I always went down the M57 to swing by Geoff's, just let me know.

As Mike says the grinning mug is not an option when you are the people's favourite!!

29-05-2019, 06:24 AM

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As Mike says the grinning mug is not an option when you are the people's favourite!![/QUOTE]

................and you need your smily face on too, as you will be doing the presenting !!! I am the guy behind the lens for good reason......

ChrisC2925 · 29-05-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Moco1961

................and you need your smily face on too, as you will be doing the presenting !!! I am the guy behind the lens for good reason......

I'm sure I could manage a cheesy grin, as long as you are quick taking the photo

Pezz · 28-05-2019, 03:14 PM

Do you really need pictures of me, trophies and bike? Sure most people would be happy with just the bike...

28-05-2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pezz

Do you really need pictures of me, trophies and bike? Sure most people would be happy with just the bike...

............sorry mate, compulsory, you can do a"stig" if you like and keep your helmet on !!

ChrisC2925 · 02-06-2019, 06:31 AM

69% chance of rain here, down to 50% so will make the decision on transport about 09:00. If it's bike I'll head through St Helens and then over the bridge

See everyone later

02-06-2019, 06:35 AM

Good news it is brightening up here and surfaces are drying. Have you arranged to meet Pezz?

ChrisC2925 · 02-06-2019, 04:15 PM

Good ride out today despite a couple of rain flurries with Pete, Mike, Mark, Adie and Andy, thanks boys see you at the next one!

02-06-2019, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisC2925

Good ride out today despite a couple of rain flurries with Pete, Mike, Mark, Adie and Andy, thanks boys see you at the next one!

....plus one for what you said mate, so despite the dodgy weather forcast all went remarkably well today.

Firstly the sign above the corner we have claimed at the lockgate now Bears Geoffs name. I am having major computer problems which I won't bore anyone with but I use my work laptop at home and it's not allowing me to access Flikr or ukmoc so pictures to follow.

We then did the bike of the year prize giving, now accepted on behalf of Pezz by me!

Then we did a memorial ride, Geoffs favourite from the lockgate was Ellesmere. Pete did a great job of leading us around Cheshire, despite dodging a cycling event en-route.

As I say pictures to follow at some stage, thanks to Chris,Pete,Adie,Mark and Andy for your company once again,

Albie · 02-06-2019, 06:50 PM

Glad you did it for Geoff. He would be smiling.

02-06-2019, 06:56 PM

Thanks Albie, thought it would be fitting to do a memorial ride out, you have noticed from the thread the weather was threatening rain, grey sky all around as we approached Beeston, blue sky above......... Mr blue sky?....

Mr Gazza · 02-06-2019, 08:44 PM

I took a tune home from Geoff's send off. It wasn't by the Travelling Wilburys nor anything Jeff Lynn Wrote.
If I said it was the Stones very tongue in cheek "Girl with the faraway eyes" I would have to explain it came from the partial line "...I shot twen'y red lights in his honour." Then you would know what I refer to.

The motorcade to the Crematorium was marshalled with wonderful precision by, presumably, people from Ducati Manchester? Notably the fellow on the Panigale V4, which crackled past us each time, to escort us through the next intersection. Hats off to those guys.

02-06-2019, 06:50 PM	#13
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Glad you did it for Geoff. He would be smiling. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

02-06-2019, 08:44 PM	#15
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,853	I took a tune home from Geoff's send off. It wasn't by the Travelling Wilburys nor anything Jeff Lynn Wrote. If I said it was the Stones very tongue in cheek "Girl with the faraway eyes" I would have to explain it came from the partial line "...I shot twen'y red lights in his honour." Then you would know what I refer to. The motorcade to the Crematorium was marshalled with wonderful precision by, presumably, people from Ducati Manchester? Notably the fellow on the Panigale V4, which crackled past us each time, to escort us through the next intersection. Hats off to those guys. __________________

26-05-2019, 09:05 PM	#1
Yanbo Guest Posts: n/a	It looks like a few of us have been off in the past week.....not good! I’ve just ordered some new bar end mirrors to try so should be back out and about soon. I need to have a go at replacing my brake pedal too but I think even with my limited mechanical skill I should be able to manage that haha. I’ve had a few days to contemplate what happened and I’m wondering whether I ‘low sided’? The tyres that came on the bike are very square and I’ve tried to rescue them but think they need changing. I’ve heard that square tyres can be pretty dangerous on corners so perhaps they are to blame.....along with my inexperience

27-05-2019, 05:42 PM	#2
ChrisC2925 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ormskirk Bike: M600 Posts: 244	I have the trophies wrapped and packed in the rucksack, of course if my bike doesn't get through the MOT on Saturday I will have to keep them! Keep your fingers crossed Pezz.

29-05-2019, 06:24 AM	#5
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	[QUOTE= As Mike says the grinning mug is not an option when you are the people's favourite!![/QUOTE] ................and you need your smily face on too, as you will be doing the presenting !!! I am the guy behind the lens for good reason......

28-05-2019, 03:14 PM	#7
Pezz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Liverpool Bike: M1100s Posts: 94	Do you really need pictures of me, trophies and bike? Sure most people would be happy with just the bike...

02-06-2019, 06:31 AM	#9
ChrisC2925 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ormskirk Bike: M600 Posts: 244	69% chance of rain here, down to 50% so will make the decision on transport about 09:00. If it's bike I'll head through St Helens and then over the bridge See everyone later

02-06-2019, 06:35 AM	#10
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Good news it is brightening up here and surfaces are drying. Have you arranged to meet Pezz?

02-06-2019, 04:15 PM	#11
ChrisC2925 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ormskirk Bike: M600 Posts: 244	Good ride out today despite a couple of rain flurries with Pete, Mike, Mark, Adie and Andy, thanks boys see you at the next one!

02-06-2019, 06:56 PM	#14
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Albie, thought it would be fitting to do a memorial ride out, you have noticed from the thread the weather was threatening rain, grey sky all around as we approached Beeston, blue sky above......... Mr blue sky?....