Bonniebird

Off the starting blocks

I like the new tags particularly the dealers... Will have to look for one or 2 brands...

The pubs though... For some it is quicker for me to walk to!

One is one of my locals

Distances from home...

1. Red Lion - 3 miles

2. White Hart - 3/4 mile

3. Swan - 4 miles

4. Plough - 3 miles

5. Rose & Crown - 18 miles and 12 speed cameras that's Dorset for you

6. Kings Arms - 1.5 miles

7. Hare & Hounds - 3 miles

8. Chequers - 1.5 miles

9. Rising Sun - 2 miles

10. Travellers Rest - 5 miles

So I can do them all in a day and one tank of juice..

Not complaining previous years there has always been one that was challenging...

 

I think your 'Traveller's Rest' is probably my nearest!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's one near Dunstable

Could I have 790 please?

It's up to you, of course and what sort of riding you plan to do afterwards. Unless it's for short distance commuting, I would suggest DAS. The tests are fairly demanding and need good bike control, particularly MOD 1. The important thing is to find a good instructor who teaches you to ride and not just pass a test. They are out there.

I think someone who has been trained properly and passed mod 1 and 2, riding a bigger bike is safer on the road than someone with a few hours of instruction on a 125

I tend to click on 'Active' rather than the index so you don't see it then.

Hey Admins/Stu, don't you think the rally should be on the Site News bar at the top of the page? Or pinned.

It's a bit buried.

There may be some new victims who want to be humiliated this year.

BTW think we've decided on our fancy dress for this year.

If you think he wouldn't be offended by the idea (after all, it is like riding a bike) some bike training schools do back to biking refresher training where you go out with an instructor. You could get a voucher for him to do this, or even book the lesson if brave enough.

Great to meet up. Definitely go back to Hungry Hogs. Nice run and warm welcome

Yay, Hitchhiker's Guide

There's a frood who really knows where his towel is. Is it big enough to ward off the gaze of the ravenous bugblatter beast of Trall. Sorry, inner geek is escaping.

Anyone going to this?

http://www.mcnfestival.com

We will be mostly camping and drinking beer

Wheatsheaf

Lion

Anchor

George and dragon

Coach House - Bit far off!. In Potton opposite the George and dragon

Queen's Head - also a bit far off

Bell

Crown

Still in bed, drinking coffee....... May have to get up soon and go and get some rolls and bacon......then maybe get the bikes out......

It's been raining here.....but it's brightening up a bit now......

I'll have ketchup on mine, seeing as you'll be passing

HP every time

Christmas shopping best done in a pub with free Wifi, get a few people together and you would be amazed what you can find...

Still going to Winchester Christmas Market to take in the festive spirit with misses, we will be on the bike then we cannot buy anything

Drop in at the Wiltshire Chilli Farm stall if you are at the Winchester Christmas Market - my daughter may be working on it but, even if not, they make awesome chilli stuff

So how is this different from spending all day on the X box?

Yeah, regular mirrors check, lifesaver, indicate, lifesaver, manoeuvre.

It's a wonder I ever get anywhere

Just mirror, signal, lifesaver, manouver in the car because the field of view in the mirrors is better

Was totally packed out tonight

Couldn't get out of the car park until fairly late.

Tango and me are back home.

Thanks to everyone for a great weekend!

Looking forward to next year

Just need to unpack and then off down the pub

I have a caravan, a cool box, a new 3 man tent, loads of camping and cooking gear, a minibus with a hydraulic lift and loads of tools.???

Hoorah!!!!!

GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN

Oh also after measuring I think I need a L

John deere, or landrover green

Cant think of any other useful greens

British Racing Green

Costumes ordered

Wow that's really impressive - no way could I handle that sort of mileage!

Sounds like its a trip that will never be forgotten

Regarding fitting the shock. I think an Abba stand is worth the investment. I used mine to fit a Lust Racing link to lower the bike. It's a shame you are so far away or you could borrow mine

Yeah, you can get kits but I opted for a DIY version that worked really well.

I bought a second top yoke off eBay (in case I buggered mine up) and fitted Oberon angled risers to it. Had to drill the yoke for this but there's a pillar drill at work (and people who know how to use it properly)

Then black renthal low bars fitted.

I had to get some longer brake hoses and throttle, clutch cable (ebay off a Sprint or similar)

I'll take a pic later.

Makes the riding position much more comfortable and helps with slow speed handling.

I think it suits the bike too. Makes it look more like it's big brother Speed Triple

He's got nice hair though

He finally admitted to dying it.

As he declared his name to be 'Death to traitors, freedom for Britain' in court, I think there is a modicum of evidence that it was politically motivated.