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Rtt10 - Where?
#1
Posted 23 July 2009 - 06:19 pm
any TDMer got any other suggestions or want to offer to organise it?
EDIT : adding poll with locations 2009-07-28
Portugal - not had an RTT there before, good weather, cheaper and local organiser, but more expensive to get there
Isle Of Mann - not had an RTT there before, good roads&no speed limits, central location for those in UK & Ireland, cheaper than mainland, but cost of ferry
Yorkshire/Derbyshire - central location and local organisers, not had an RTT there before, but RTT06 was close in Lake District, good roads but traffic?
Scottish Highlands - central location and many local organisers available, but we already have a yearly meet in Scotland (although normally further south), good roads but not as central as others and weather can be 'changeable'
poll results
Portugal [ 14 ] [35.90%]
Isle of Mann [ 16 ] [41.03%]
Yorkshire/Derbyshire [ 2 ] [5.13%]
Scottish Highlands [ 7 ] [17.95%]
"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
#2
Posted 23 July 2009 - 06:37 pm
any TDMer got any other suggestions or want to offer to organise it?
I'd be quite happy with Portugal (via Santander?)
But an alternative, maybe depending on the outcome of the International 2011 meet discussions, could be Vosges - either as a recce, or in it's own right?
Edited by poldark, 23 July 2009 - 06:38 pm.
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#4
Posted 23 July 2009 - 07:29 pm
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I think somewhere a bit closer to home would have more people there.
Dont forget GTG 2011 will be over the channel.
Kawasaki GT550, XJ900 Diversion, 2002 TDM 900 , 2008 TDM 900a, 2010 TDM 900a.
#5
Posted 23 July 2009 - 07:35 pm
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
#6
Posted 23 July 2009 - 07:35 pm
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I think somewhere a bit closer to home would have more people there.
Dont forget GTG 2011 will be over the channel.
I'm in agreement, but would like to suggest we postpone it a week from its usual dates so we can incorporate the S100 races
there's plenty of touristy things to do. Accepted they will not involve mega mileage trips but the break can therefore be relaxed. There is always the opportunity of early morning laps over the mountain for those who like a bit of pace to their holidays.
We've been go across to the island for a family holiday each year for several years now and always find enough to do.
BD
Edited by big dave, 23 July 2009 - 08:04 pm.
MOTO GUZZI T3 with Le Mans engine, frisky for an old girl
YAMAHA Tracer 700
RE Himalayan
Down to 3 toys at the moment, need to go shopping I think
I DON'T DO EXERCISE - if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put cake on the floor
#7
Posted 23 July 2009 - 07:43 pm
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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#8
Posted 23 July 2009 - 08:37 pm
or Brittany (only just overseas), Harz Mountains in Germany, south west Wales?
Regardless of dates, I wouldn't be going to the IOM.
Edited by stormy, 23 July 2009 - 08:39 pm.
currently owned ....
1996 YAMAHA TRX850 gone away for little holiday with Andrea
1997 YAMAHA TDM850 which are obviously an acquired taste. I fink I'm starting to get it now.....
1998 DUCATI 748 ... one way of keeping an old man broke.
1999 YAMAHA Thunderace there is STILL no finer motorcycle
2008 SUZUKI Bandit 1250SA ...... fecked by yours truly, but ......... still fitted with the worlds most uncomfortable bike seat. ouch!
#9
Posted 23 July 2009 - 11:00 pm
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"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
#10
Guest_Paddy900_*
Posted 24 July 2009 - 01:06 am
2011 will be a big tour when it is organised,
Maybe the IOM will suit people finance wise, what with the credit crunch!!!!
#11
Posted 24 July 2009 - 09:56 am
I did go to the IoM TT in 2006 - but I had only been riding for a year.
Positives
We would be crossing water (one of my personal criteria for an RTT location).
There are twisties and mountains.
There are lots of little hidden away places on the South part of the island - the half away from the TT course.
Accessibility for all of UK & Ireland
Negatives
Been there (dont like going back to places - never get the same "discovery" buzz)
Would not fancy it during a race week - too busy, ferry too expensive.
Chris G makes a good point. You can cover most of the island in a day.
So I'm sitting on the fence
XT1200Z - Big and bouncy
GTR1400 - Chaufer the wife.
XT660Z - Fun and commute.
TDM900 - Yellow.
#12
Posted 24 July 2009 - 10:07 am
watch out for splinters
"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
#13
Posted 24 July 2009 - 10:25 am
Been there (dont like going back to places - never get the same "discovery" buzz)
Would not fancy it during a race week - too busy, ferry too expensive.
Chris G makes a good point. You can cover most of the island in a day.
So I'm sitting on the fence
Speaking from the benefit of a whole 1 RTT, I wonder that if there's a view the IOM would be more economic if that truly is the case, I've also heard of astronomic ferry costs but maybe this is only on race weeks.,
So I've just emailed the Steam Packet Co. to ask about a group discount for a 7-day crossing next summer, didn't stipulate a date just "late June/early July".
That's another question is it 1st week July again, or given comments at RTT09 is earlier (late June) an option?
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#14
Posted 24 July 2009 - 11:58 am
There are plenty of runs I go back to do, Cat and fiddle, Devils Bridge, Ribble viaduct.
I dont know how many times have I been back to the Lakes district ?
I must know it like the back of my hand ,
yet I will be going there again this weekend !
Kawasaki GT550, XJ900 Diversion, 2002 TDM 900 , 2008 TDM 900a, 2010 TDM 900a.
#15
Posted 24 July 2009 - 12:05 pm
2011 will be a big tour when it is organised,
Maybe the IOM will suit people finance wise, what with the credit crunch!!!!
Wales, anybody?
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#16
Posted 24 July 2009 - 12:37 pm
too many cages and way to many cops
"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
#17
Posted 24 July 2009 - 12:48 pm
True I guess - just thinking geographically.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#18
Posted 24 July 2009 - 04:21 pm
Yorkshire and Derbyshire ??
BD
MOTO GUZZI T3 with Le Mans engine, frisky for an old girl
YAMAHA Tracer 700
RE Himalayan
Down to 3 toys at the moment, need to go shopping I think
I DON'T DO EXERCISE - if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put cake on the floor
#19
Guest_Dannyboy_*
Posted 24 July 2009 - 06:00 pm
#20
Posted 24 July 2009 - 06:45 pm
As well as the best completely de-restricted roads on the planet it is a beautiful, compact, encapsulation of some of best UK landscapes.
These range from high moorland, secluded glens, water features and stunning coastline. Biking roads vary from the TT circuit, with 180 mph stretches (eek) on the mountain (not by me but PaulB where are you?) to twisty, bumpy sections in the beauty of the southern parts of the island.
As well as this there is the fascination of some of the most varied rail and tram systems in the world and some really gorgoues coast towns, with pubs, like port erin and port st mary, Peel and castletown.
I can see that people may be concerned about spending a whole week there and costs of ferry ( I think about £100 may cover it off-TT week) and wonder if the best way is to combine IoM and nortgerhn england visit together. Say 4 days in dales or peak, and 4 days on IoM
This would offer
- cost effective RTT10 in light of Euro strength and credit crunch and a mega 2011
- using local knowlegde of TDM to put together some stunning rideouts ( just look at some of the local G2G to places like dales and lakes as well as IoM)
- also using local know;ledge to ensure range of accommodation we could even do TDM home stay ( not as daft as it may look)
- we may also even be able to make us of TT home stay arrangements where we can get volunteers from people we have stayed with over there
down side is possibility of rain - does not bother me but people will clearly have views
I would be happy to help arrangements where possible if people are interested in this approach
Pete
some pix from TT and also visit by myself and Mrs K in 2007:
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