Decided to come back a day early, back tyre was worn out and my inflatable bed got a puncture. Rode up to Calais from Colmar, on the train then up to Heysham for the ferry. Grand total 2467 miles start to finish. A good trip, met some nice people. Heres to next year. Anyone heard from Patrick?
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, Jul 01 2011 09:28 am
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#1
Manx1200
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:28 am
MotoGuzzi Norge 1200GT. for Euro touring
Triumph Street Triple. For those hooligan moments......
Beta Alp 200. For falling off In muddy bits.
I suffer from C.D.O. It's like O.C.D. but all the letters are in the correct order, just as they should be.
Triumph Street Triple. For those hooligan moments......
Beta Alp 200. For falling off In muddy bits.
I suffer from C.D.O. It's like O.C.D. but all the letters are in the correct order, just as they should be.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 11:24 am
Glad you enjoyed it Paul, and you flew the glorious Manx flag for our European neighbours.
It would be great to get a few of the guys (and gals) from TDM Europe over to the Isle of Man for the TT, MGP, or just for a multinational G2G type visit....?
Ideas might be forming here.
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Pete
It would be great to get a few of the guys (and gals) from TDM Europe over to the Isle of Man for the TT, MGP, or just for a multinational G2G type visit....?
Ideas might be forming here.
ATB
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 12:30 pm
Hi,
My personal opinion: I am certainly considering to tour the British (and Irish) islands some time in the future. But if I go to the IoM, I would prefer to not get caught with thousands of TT maniacs. I'd rather prefer some G2G type event.
However, not this year, as I am already booked for my week-or-longer vacations.
QUOTE(pete7 @ Fri 1st Jul 2011, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It would be great to get a few of the guys (and gals) from TDM Europe over to the Isle of Man for the TT, MGP, or just for a multinational G2G type visit....?
My personal opinion: I am certainly considering to tour the British (and Irish) islands some time in the future. But if I go to the IoM, I would prefer to not get caught with thousands of TT maniacs. I'd rather prefer some G2G type event.
However, not this year, as I am already booked for my week-or-longer vacations.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 12:44 pm
gotta agree with Lars, whilst i quite like watching roadracing the TT week would be my last choice for riding my bike over there....
i'm sure we can organise something that would appeal to our mainland friends
i'm sure we can organise something that would appeal to our mainland friends
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My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 04:25 pm
QUOTE(Manx900 @ Fri 1st Jul 2011, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Decided to come back a day early, back tyre was worn out and my inflatable bed got a puncture. Rode up to Calais from Colmar, on the train then up to Heysham for the ferry. Grand total 2467 miles start to finish. A good trip, met some nice people. Heres to next year. Anyone heard from Patrick?
Hi Paul,
I got back home this afternoon after a couple of nights in Rochester & a nice stay at Ambleside in the Lake District last night.
I'll post up the photos when I get a chance but huge thanks goes out to Chris G & Trevini, Matt & Tony for their assistance when I went walk about in the scenary!
My first euro trip on a bike & never will be forgotten glad to have made it in the company of such a great bunch & to put some faces to names that have helped me out on the forum.
Cheers, Patrick.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 04:40 pm
no worries mate, you're welcome
how'd it go when you got home?
is future playtime allowed?
how'd it go when you got home?
is future playtime allowed?
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 05:25 pm
No worries mate. Hate to see a biker go down, but at least you're ok and that's the main thing. The bike can always be fixed.
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Roadsmart 4s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 06:47 pm
QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Fri 1st Jul 2011, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no worries mate, you're welcome
how'd it go when you got home?
is future playtime allowed?
how'd it go when you got home?
is future playtime allowed?
No problem there, she has not noticed my huge bruise yet though!
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Manx1200
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 11:26 pm
QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Fri 1st Jul 2011, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No problem there, she has not noticed my huge bruise yet though!
Glad you made it ok, sometimes you can stiffen up after an off. I guess the hand was ok then?
MotoGuzzi Norge 1200GT. for Euro touring
Triumph Street Triple. For those hooligan moments......
Beta Alp 200. For falling off In muddy bits.
I suffer from C.D.O. It's like O.C.D. but all the letters are in the correct order, just as they should be.
Triumph Street Triple. For those hooligan moments......
Beta Alp 200. For falling off In muddy bits.
I suffer from C.D.O. It's like O.C.D. but all the letters are in the correct order, just as they should be.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 11:50 pm
And its not an Off unless there are pictures
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TonyDevil
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Posted 02 July 2011 - 03:59 am
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me
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Posted 02 July 2011 - 07:49 am
i'm guessing this happened sunday/monday 
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
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Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
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