GarethNW

The plan for the weekend is to arrive Friday at the camp site situated just outside Keswick where we will pitch up our tents, (numbers is not an issue) there is a mass of space for tents. There is also a very secure area to park bikes and cars which will be in our Line of Sight whilst camping. This is one of the few campsites where you can have a proper stone fire on the floor and it has a very relaxed and chilled atmosphere. I will be cooking for everyone who comes and making sure your basic needs are covered. (I said basic!) The campsite has very good showers and toilet facilities which are cleaned every morning. There is a nice stream that will run through our camping area where we can keep beer and drinks COLD! I have a nice route for a ride out on the Saturday and Keswick town itself is only 10 mins away and worth a look. Saturday night more camping around a fire. Hope you can make it folks Some pics from last year <----------- The address is: Bridge End Farm Thirlmere Keswick Cumbria CA12 4TG if you come via the Lakes, and Grasmere, up Dunmail Raise (bloody big hill), short dual carriageway, then take the first left, you travel down the inside of Thirlmere, which is a nice run.. at the junction take the right (you will be at the end of the reservoir) and go over the Dam, towards the A591, campsite is before you get to the main road. alternative, stay on A591, ride down the side of the reservoir, past the car park before heading down hill past the Travellers Rest pub, take the first left and into the camp site.

I think the poll lies! Some of you "fair weather bikers" are clicking the wrong box Coming up to winter that % goes down to about 5% at the most. When it rains in the summer you will get more out and about but I think that's cause we have to get to work.

Well see you there all

Throwing the boot! Egg and spoon

I can’t believe this! I just got my local garage to sort me a tire for £20. Its part worn but he says plenty left on it and it will get me by for a couple of 1000 miles until he can source my normal one/type (he says its best to have same compound on both tires). I go to ride to my 2nd school and the bike starts first time as always but the second I put it in gear it cuts out. I check the side stand and ofc it’s up and all should be fine. Call my guy again and he says your switch is gone, trace it back disconnect it and stick a paper clip in both holes. Well at this point I feel really smart as I always have a paper clip in my tank bag. Said paper clip installed and now the bike does not cut our when put in gear. As soon as I go to release the clutch it stops again! Ring guy back and he sounds confused but tells me again to disconnect a switch next to my clutch and short it out. Long story short, I cut the paper clip in half, one half to the side stand one half to the clutch and yay I can ride again! What is the chance of 2 switches and a tire failing in one morning!!!!!!!! Taking it to the garage at 4pm to have tire fitted and god knows about the 2 switches.

Just contacted a garage near my work and they think they could do it in my dinner today! fingers crossed!

Cant get it done in time @ my local garage. trying to work it out atm but work wont leave me alone lol

Checking my bike over last night, I noticed the front tire has a very small crack forming right at the edge of the grip (not the wall but the tire itself) Guess I am destined to not go on the rally ride out Next year will be 3rd time lucky. Going to have to come in the car with Trish. Gutted.

Ill take one for sure

So True! You gave me that pink looking milk drink that had more % in it than a bottle of vodka

2 years ago was my first rally and I have never been that wet or cold in my life Nothing will stop me from getting there!

I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.

So thats why I lock up my rear at least twice a week! Thank you Used to scare the hell out of me but now I just think "oh there it goes again" Mine seems to lock up at really slow speeds with only 20% rear being used but the clutch at that point is fully in.

Yeah the price is insane! If these prove to be efficient then other ppl will start to make them and the price will drop through the floor. They are far to expensive as it stands If its just a big fat gimmick with major issues getting it back in the bag then it will stay expensive and wont be worth buying.

I'm fine for about 3 hours and then I start to suffer cramp in my legs from the position there in. I figure a nice big touring bike would make it a more fun experience

Tke it the is a once a year event? I would love to plan to do this next time. I would not want to try it on the 636 tho

Gz indeed! I really want to do this! Come on TC, me and u next time (ill get myself a "comfy bus" bike)

I love it!

I dont speed in 30's but on nice back roads with really good clear views I refuse to do 40! As like Stu said, if im working I just dont speed.

quiet suburban road, married couple in a car - on their way home, the guy is driving, nowhere to hurry, speed's about 45 mph. The wife turns to him and goes: - You know hun, although we've been married 15 years, I want a divorce. The husband keeps silent, just speeds up to 50 mph. - And I don't want you to try and change my mind, it's decided, I'm already sleeping with your best friend, and he's way better in bed. The guy, still silent, speeds up to 60. - I'm taking the house. Speed is 70. - And the kids. Speed climbs to 80. - As well as the car and pretty much all the money. The guy still silent, aims the car to an oncoming tree. - Do you want anything? - the wife asks. - No, I have everything I could possibly need,- finally answers the guy. - What's that? A few seconds before the impact, he goes: - An Airbag!

A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop. The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the garage "Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?" The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his ha nds on a rag and said, "So Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, repair any damage, and then put them back in, and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I make $39,675 a year, a pretty small salary and you get the really big bucks ($1,695,759) when you and I are doing basically the same work?" The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the mechanic................................ "Try doing it with the engine running."

VODKA!

Im going to take it easy this time and makes sure I make the ride out! (well if u wait for me to get my kit on i will) Count me in

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