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#1 Geordie Guy

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Posted 09 July 2008 - 05:08 pm

I tought it was important enough for this to have its own thread
and not to be lost in the General Chat ( who ever he is ? )


I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to Chris ( TeDeuM), for organising everything to do with the RTT 08.

From the T - shirts, to the ride outs, meals, the Guinness and even bringing along his friends.

I thought it was Brilliant, although it was four days for me it felt like a fortnight, and I can't thank you enough.

I am really impressed with Ireland and especialy the south west...... good.gif I will definately be back...... RTT 09 ?


Thank you Castlegregory for having us.


And what a great bunch of OLD tw@ts you all are aswell..... clapping.gif

I have never gone somewhere and enjoyed everyones company. The stories, the experiences with TDM's, abilities in riding, or just standing round looking at bikes, all good stuff I could do for hours.

Made a load of new Friends, can't wait to do it again.

Got quite emotional saying good bye........ ( to some. giveusahug.gif )

Cheers, Ivan

Edited by Geordie Guy, 12 July 2008 - 08:16 am.

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Posted 09 July 2008 - 08:20 pm

Yep, I second everything Ivan has said, Chris & Syra were fantastic hosts, even going as far as crashing to get the whole Carpe G2G crashing jinx out of the way early in the week, so the rest of us could enjoy ourselves rolleyes.gif For those that missed it, that part of Ireland is a fantastic place: Great roads (although a bit "challenging" at times), unbelievably beautiful scenery, friendly locals and considerate drivers.
Oh, and the Guinness does taste better over there!

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Posted 09 July 2008 - 09:07 pm

I agree 100% with Ivan and Chris.

I enjoyed every moment of the RTT 08, To all the new friends i met.

The laughs and the pints and the cake (cant forget the cake)

To Chris and Syra and their friends thank you for a great 4 days.

Hope to meet you all again soon.

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Posted 11 July 2008 - 10:36 pm

A Great BIG thank you to the organisers (Chris & Syra) good.gif

thanks to all who made it across without the members it would be nothing unsure.gif

noteworthy mentions and heartfelt thanks to Spongey (dave) for getting me out the shit (literally, well you had to be there) clapping.gif drinks.gif

Dappers as normal for keeping me sane good.gif and being an all round good egg.

bondy for the speedy bits and for keeping me entertained, (when i was sulking) loved the spoon throw and the bench trampoline yeahyeahyeah.gif

Noel on his R1 for the hooning in the sweepers. yahoo.gif

niels / carol and the varadero pair (sorry my memory has gone) for shepherding us around good.gif

pict n peter for the early mornin crack ( although pict you need to work on the jokes)

paddy for the funny gags delivered very well drinks.gif

pete kelly and marky mark and tedium for the excellent guitar riffs and tunes and carol (a lady of many talents for the singing)

i could go on & on as everyone without exception contributed to a great week (even though i got pissed off with punctures), the crack, cameradery, and general spirit was again amazing.

Great time, great scenery, great roads, great company.

everyone in castle gregory for the warm welcome

and all the irish drivers who are so keenly aware of bikers and giving us the room we deserved good.gif

now i am starting to ramble so i will stop here

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Posted 12 July 2008 - 10:06 pm

Can I please echo all the above thoughts and appreciation

to Ma and Pa Larkin a really big thankyou,

it were just perfick

Edited by big dave, 12 July 2008 - 10:07 pm.

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#6 ChrisG

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Posted 13 July 2008 - 10:23 am

Wot they said drinks.gif

I can well believe Chris and Syra need a holiday now.

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Posted 13 July 2008 - 01:03 pm

thanx to Ma & Pa Larkin! good.gif
an excellent week, lots of good roads/company/beer/cake cool.gif

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Posted 13 July 2008 - 02:07 pm

'gree totally with all that. You put a lot of time and effort into that, fella, damn fine job drinks.gif clapping.gif good.gif

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Posted 13 July 2008 - 11:04 pm

had a good time, met some good people, drunk some good guinness, Many thanks to those who helped me after my little adventure and hope to see you all again.
got one at last

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Posted 13 July 2008 - 11:13 pm

QUOTE(maldac @ Sun 13th Jul 2008, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
had a good time, met some good people, drunk some good guinness, Many thanks to those who helped me after my little adventure and hope to see you all again.

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hows the leg doing mate?

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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
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 09:05 am

Still a bit sore but a lot better thanks, I must remember not to do that again dry.gif
got one at last

#12 Geordie Guy

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 11:42 am

QUOTE(maldac @ Mon 14th Jul 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still a bit sore but a lot better thanks, I must remember not to do that again dry.gif


I left on Tuesday, so did I miss something ???

Was it another off or falling over p!ssed in the Pub ??
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Posted 14 July 2008 - 12:06 pm

there were a few drops but most of those were off road or stationary (blown over by wind etc) so dont count

and no.....none of them were me dry.gif

"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  :good:

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Posted 15 July 2008 - 02:05 am

I nearly put the bike in a ditch on after a tight corner covered in gravel but managed to save it with my leg ohmy.gif . quarter ton motorbike-1 my kneecap 0, bugger,

Edited by maldac, 15 July 2008 - 02:06 am.

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Posted 21 July 2008 - 07:10 am

Thanks to all
Hope to seeyou guys again somewhen
Chris

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Posted 21 July 2008 - 08:27 pm

is that 'chris the lurker'

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Posted 22 July 2008 - 07:06 am

QUOTE(danceswithmopeds @ Mon 21st Jul 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is that 'chris the lurker'


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