Tango Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 The annual Ace Cafe Shakedown to Southend is happening on Easter Monday, 6th April.We'll probably go straight to Southend, via Bonniebird's brothers place in Rayleigh......aiming to arrive in Southend around 12:00.Anyone interested in meeting up to either ride down or meet there let us know....... http://www.acecafeevents.com/southend.html Quote
Paul-Kent Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I went to Southend for the first time ever the other weekend, way too many people down there for my liking Quote
Tango Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 I'm not a fan of crowds either.........but just seeing that number of bikes and bikers is pretty awesome...... Quote
Joeman Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I'm not a fan of crowds either.........but just seeing that number of bikes and bikers is pretty awesome...... yep, loads of bikes!i filmed this last year:"> "> Quote
Guest Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I will be going down too. I'll probably meet a mate in Rayleigh and then get down the front about 12 ish just before the main run arrives.. Quote
Joeman Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 right then people, whos going to this??looking like i'll have a pass out for the day, and the weather is looking good too... Quote
Guest Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Myself and Joeman will be meeting here at 11am, anyone fancy coming to meet us and head down together???McDonald'sLakeside Retail ParkCygnet ViewWest Thurrock, Essex RM20 1TX Quote
Joeman Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Looking like a sunny day!Leathers or textiles.... Big decision... Quote
nman1 Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Have a good day folks, looks like the weathers being kind. Quote
Tango Posted April 6, 2015 Author Posted April 6, 2015 Went for Leathers......but it got a bit chilly on the way back.......good day though and it was rammed!! Quote
Joeman Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 yes, it was chilly in leathers!we had a few disasters on the way... i'll let Phil explain of the four of us who met at Lakeside, only two of us made it to southend, and we only stayed for about 40mins before deciding it was likely to rain.great to see all the bikes though Quote
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Phil's gone very quiet..... Hahaha, oh dear what happened? Saw a lot of bikes out, several weekend warriors with matching kit, matching bike and chicken strips wider than on my 125 , and one bike accident (aftermath of, lots of people there so didn't stop). Hope everyone had a great day, was lovely weather in the morning/early afternoon . I spent it with family and gave my nephew his birthday pressie (a big, plastic yellow ride-on digger!) Quote
Guest Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Eh... I couldn't even be bothered to type out what happened. It sucks. Even more so because I got everyone together so always feel partly responsible for making sure it's smooth and well enjoyed. Anyway, here it is...Had a slow puncture for a while, it had been plugged but was seeping air, so Sunday evening I decided to re-plug it to make it better... turns out I made it worse...After I got to the meeting location, I saw I was down to around 20psi, so decided to re-plug it and start again. Pumped up, air still coming out. Shit. Re-plugged again. One plug left now. Seemed to be fine, no air coming out even at 42psi. Result! However... the triple figures I turned out appeared to have made the plug a bit... er... weaker. Ooops... now I'm on the dual carriageway with a flat rear (and it was literally FLAT). We all pull into the lay-by and Joe reminds me of his earlier suggestion of the slime. I was really hesitant about this due to Stu's thread about what it done to his wheels... but alas, we had no choice. I plugged it with my last plug (this is now my 4th for the day!), used my last CO2 canister and we rode like grandmas to the nearest BP station (5 miles). Slimmed it up and it was seaping out all over the place from the hole. Anyway, begrudingly departed the clan with my apologies and went back home, avoiding motorways and duals. Stopped about 8 miles later to pump up my tyre, which was now at 8psi... and rode home. Didn't feel any loss of control halfway home so went a bit quicker and enjoyed what was left of my horrible morning / afternoon. Got home and the tyre was fine. Should have slimmed it earlier! ANYWAY... I have a BT-023 coming either tomorrow or the next day (it was already on order) so will fit it as soon as it arrives but yeah... shit day for me and hate to be the guy that spoils everyone else's day but... it doesn't happen often and I'm due a mishap *as for Nick, Joe* - he only really came for a good ride afterwards which I said I'd be doing... but when I went home (obviously being the heart of the group apparently LOL) he decided to cut out. You see how much pressure is on me to not have things go wrong!? hahaha. Ah well. Had a good bunch of guys helping me out and it's really appreciated. Quote
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Aww booo, these things can't be helped tbf! I have been the ruiner of a rideout with a flat in the past too, dw about it Quote
Tango Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 Bad luck Phil.......I'm not sure I trust these plug things.......sudden tyre deflation at speed is the last thing you need....... Quote
Joeman Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Bad luck Phil.......I'm not sure I trust these plug things.......sudden tyre deflation at speed is the last thing you need....... I captured it on video... Quote
Guest Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 It really sucks... worst thing is, the slime as held out! Day 2 of it and going strong.Living life on the edge now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCnWRmd0bY8 Quote
Guest Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 My BT-023 has arrived. Fitting it tomorrow morning Quote
Joeman Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 I amazed that stuff held! When you rode off you had big lumps of white foam spraying out of your back tyre. I'll see if I have that on video too. Quote
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Oh nooooes! Just aswell you have a replacement for this weekend! Quote
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