UK trip from continental Europe, September 9th, 10th & 11th, 2011

[JONAC]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

:welcome: back JC be good to catch up again. :thumbup:

Hello mate ! :cheer:

Gave back word on the 04 Dakar

But now bought an 06 Dakar :rockon:

Pick it up next Friday or Saturday!

 

[Cloggy]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Hello mate ! :cheer:

Gave back word on the 04 Dakar

But now bought an 06 Dakar :rockon:

Pick it up next Friday or Saturday!

As I said:

:needpics:

 

[JONAC]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

As I said:

:needpics:

I'll get some on today! at work so I need to find a camera ....

The Dakar is an absolute joy to ride! :cheer:

JC

 

[JONAC]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

:cheer:

 

[grommit]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Nice hat.


The bikes good as well.

 

[JONAC]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Nice hat.


The bikes good as well.

Cheers Grommit! :Flash:

Hope all is well :thumbup:

 

[Cloggy]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Thanks for the pics :rockon:

Nice undertail pipes Jonah :thumbup:

I think I spot a future rider :thumbup:

 

[JONAC]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Hello all, I'll keep checking in on this thread and try and maybe meet up for a blast. Sorted time off work now but need to talk ErInDoors around a little

It is a long way from God's country though

 

[Drinky]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Martin, is this: Kipps Hostel Canterbury the hostel you are going to?
I think I'd like to ride along even if the weather's not that great. I realy want to go see the UK, and I don't have many friends riding bikes (can't seem to convince them, or they say they can't afford it right now )

 

[Cloggy]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Yep that's the place, It'll be great to have you along :thumbup: BTW which bike are you riding these days Tim, not that it matters I'm just curious?

 

[Drinky]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Yep that's the place, It'll be great to have you along :thumbup: BTW which bike are you riding these days Tim, not that it matters I'm just curious?

Funny that you ask, I'm picking up my new (new to me anyway) bike tomorrow.
Haven't been able to sleep very well the past week lol.
I'll post pics tomorrow, going to keep you wondering for 1 more day :BLAA:
Ok just booked a room, only thing available was a 4 bed mixed room, hope theres a victoria's secret convention in town and I get a room with 3 models LOL!

 

[Cloggy]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Actually I saw something on Motor-Forum but I won't spill the beans
Looking forward to the pics :thumbup:

 

[Drinky]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Ok so I went from this..

to this:

and omg what a huge difference and improvement.
The fz1 is ok when doing a trackday, but regular roads, like speeding along the dikes,
the bmw wins on everything, comfort is perfect, handling is even better, and fun!
its amazing that a pretty big bike like that corners so much better than the fz1. I am realy looking forward to riding along the english country side with this amazing machine

 

[Sparkybean]

I had a Vee-Strom and the handling was amazing, I think because of the super wide bars. And the way it leans over is so exaggerated because of the tallness of the bike, brilliant fun. I think it's easy to dismiss these kind of machines as being boring. That they are not, just different.

 

[Cloggy]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Nice bike Tim, although it surprises me that it corners better than an FZ1. :rockon:
It looks like you'll have no problems with luggage either :thumbup:

 

[Drinky]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

thx yea when I had a test ride with the GS, I took a route along the dike from arnhem to Heteren, and after that I rode my fz1 the same route to compare.
The fz1 felt like a tiny but incredibly heavy bike. really had to push it into the corners, whereas the GS goes there like its on bolted on the road.

 

[Cloggy]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

thx yea when I had a test ride with the GS, I took a route along the dike from arnhem to Heteren, and after that I rode my fz1 the same route to compare.
The fz1 felt like a tiny but incredibly heavy bike. really had to push it into the corners, whereas the GS goes there like its on bolted on the road.

Well you would definately get a good idea of the cornering on the dikes. looking forward to seeing it in the "flesh" :thumbup:

 

[Cloggy]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

Unfortunately it looks as if Davey won't be able to make it , with him being a teacher and this ride being at the start of the new term it makes it difficult for him to get the time off.
Of course everyone is welcome to come along :thumbup:

 

[Sparkybean]

I hope no one thinks this is a stupid question but can I just ask, is the date 9/10/2011 European style dating as in 9th of October and not American style as in September the 10th???

 

[Drinky]

Re: UK trip from continental Europe, September 9/10/11, 2011

I hope no one thinks this is a stupid question but can I just ask, is the date 9/10/2011 European style dating as in 9th of October and not American style as in September the 10th???

its the weekend of 9, 10 and 11 september
at least i hope so, thats the weekend i booked LOL :don'tknow: