Netmeister Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Anyone doing the run? I believe its from Ace Cafe London to Southend. Details are here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Yep. Should be fun. You gonna be there Netmeister? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netmeister Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Yep I will be going, not sure whether I'm starting in London or from the A127 diner yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Cool, keep an eye out for my bike! It's a yellow and black CBR600, pictures in my garage. I'll also be wearing a yellow mohawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netmeister Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Will do! I'll be on my black 08 Bandit......probably quite common See thread 'The First Bike' in bike chat for pics. Any idea what happens at the other end of the ride? It that were the stands and everything are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Yeah, everything in on Southend seafront as far as I know. If it's anything like the Brighton Burn-up (which it looks like it is) then it will be very busy and very crowded. So I hope you've been working on your slow control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netmeister Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Oh dear, my biggest fear! The nightmares of the U turns are flooding back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Shouldn't have to do any u-turns, even if you do just keep your feet down. You've passed your test you don't need to do it the proper way any more. There will be a lot of filtering and queuing, bikes everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netmeister Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Not so much U turns but slow speed control. Ah yes I forgot I can put my plates of meat down now without someone commenting in my ear haha.I just noticed you're from Pompey, thats a fair old distance to come for sunny Southend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'm going to London tonight and staying over then going to the Ace in the morning then to Southend from there.Bike's all clean and checked and ready to roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'll be going to this too ... I'm bringing another 4 or 5 others from the Northwood Riders as well.Will be on my Bandit 1200 which should be easier to pick out from the rest as it's green in colour (this colour was only available for one year!) and it's fully faired with a full set of Givi panniers and back box. Also it has the Legion Riders 'Lions Head' logo on the lower fairing so come over and introduce yourselves if you spot me and I'll do likewise with you guys.Ride safe and hope to see ya tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netmeister Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi Guys,Did you enjoy the day? I had a great time, I could not believe how many bikes turned up, just a constant flow of bikes coming in from 11 till around 2.30 from what I could see.Had a look around for you guys but couldn't find you. It's a shame it wasn't glorious sun in the end, though it wasn't too bad, just a bit cloudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yeah it was good. I'm shattered this morning though. I was too tired to ride back to Portsmouth last night so left at 6am this morning to get to work by 9am.Saw Dino but didn't see your bike Netmeister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 We had a good ride down too although the weather was naff when we left London, it soon improved. We had 7 of us from the Northwood Riders so made for a good ride down.As MonkeyKnuckle said, we met him, TimR, Skittles and her Dad - saw a few black Bandits so don't know if one was yours Netmeister Ride safe all and catch up again soon (hopefully) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netmeister Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Where abouts did you guys park? I was parked about 5 bikes up from the entrance to the stall area.We walked the whole length of the front and I couldn't spot you guys, although there were so many I can't say I looked at every single bike Did you make your way up with the main group? We left the 127 diner as the frist people started trickling through.I have to say for my first bike rally it was brilliant and I can't wait for the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 We were planning to get there before the main group but had a few delays so ended up arriving at exactly the same time as them. We were parked by the big Adventure Island thing a little way down from the stalls. There was a row of bikes along the curb then another row in front of them and we were in the front row.If it helps my helmet had it's yellow mohawk attached and was tied to a cruiser type bike (can't remember what it is now, a Yamaha something.) and there was another helmet on the same bike with a blue mohawk on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netmeister Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 I can't say I saw it. Ah well maybe next time eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posidon Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 are the smaller 125's welcome on this run assuming my drgstar is replaced with the varadero by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Of course they are.It's on the 5th of April this year. Easter Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannars125 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Where you leaving from Andy? I may be up for coming along and I'm kinda down your way now or you'll have to pass me to get to the Ace Cafe (am in Farnborough now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Oh LOLI wondered why it came up in recent threadsThe title said 13th but that was 2009 Duh! Maybe this will be a better alternative to Friday. But I might still go ahead and meet Hoult on FridayGuessing you'll have your tyre fixed by then Andy Want to meet up and meet up with Wannars on the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm probably going to be going to a friends on Sunday in London then going from there in the morning.Give me a text or something if you do go and we'll try to meet up.I have a new tyre now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 AnandIll meet up in Farnborough or would A3 services south of M25 be better?Then you can show me the way to the Ace seeing as I never been Im thinking - Spot of brekky/brunch and then off to meet up with Andy?If Ace is where I am thinking then its a straight run up the A3 for me and onto the North Circular Anyway give me a location and time and ill be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 If Ace is where I am thinking then its a straight run up the A3 for me and onto the North Circular A3 -> M25 -> M40(E) then the North Circular. That's the way I usually go, although if you can avoid the M25 then all the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannars125 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Sounds good if you can meet me in Farnborough. I've got no internet so I'll give you and MK a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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