Yipee summers on its way, so I was wondering if any members here are bikers and know of any regular ride outs that take place throughout the summer months. I ride a Honda Cbr 600rr so if there are any like minded people who enjoy regular ride outs around the peaks etc then get in touch.

count me in. i ride a gsxf 750. i've found a new road near matlock bath that is just awsome. Nick.

Originally posted by fredsredhat
count me in. i ride a gsxf 750. i've found a new road near matlock bath that is just awsome. Nick.

Nice one Nick - how long u had your gixer?

Hi Dave, I used to run the Kawasaki Riders Club in this area. Although I am not involved any more the guys still meet at the Red Lion, Aston, first Monday of every month and have regular ride outs/foreign trips.
Open to any make of bike, very informal and a decent bunch of "mature" guys who all ride sports bikes in a brisk manner.

hi. I've been riding this bike a year now. I'm hopefully (depending on work) looking to swap for a fazer 1000. there's a few of us going out next weekend depending on weather. you're more than welcome to come with us. Nick.

Originally posted by fredsredhat
hi. I've been riding this bike a year now. I'm hopefully (depending on work) looking to swap for a fazer 1000. there's a few of us going out next weekend depending on weather. you're more than welcome to come with us. Nick.

Cheers Nick..........I'm away over Easter..........down at Brands for BSB........but let me know when your planning another one............ hopefully the weather will be ok for you.......should be as i'm leaving my bike at home and that seems to mean one thing at the moment........good weather!

hi we bikers meet at the foundry on monday nights usually after about 8.30 also if you,re interested on easter sunday theres a run from the pheasant at lane top to a childrens hospice to give them easter eggs its a pound a bike plus at least one easter egg we reglularaly go on rides etc various parties
feel free to contact me for further details

Originally posted by Andyman
Hi Dave, I used to run the Kawasaki Riders Club in this area. Although I am not involved any more the guys still meet at the Red Lion, Aston, first Monday of every month and have regular ride outs/foreign trips.
Open to any make of bike, very informal and a decent bunch of "mature" guys who all ride sports bikes in a brisk manner.

Isn't the Red Lion at Todwick and the Yellow Lion at Aston?

Originally posted by Cyclone
Isn't the Red Lion at Todwick and the Yellow Lion at Aston?

Quite right, it is the Yellow Lion.

hey guys. i was wondering, anyone up for having me on the back of their bike on these rides? used to go on with my dad/mum n love it, hopefully gonna learn when i get the money but for now thisd rock.
mimi

Sorry I am Nick's (fredsredhat) pillion.

Originally posted by mimicraze
hey guys. i was wondering, anyone up for having me on the back of their bike on these rides? used to go on with my dad/mum n love it, hopefully gonna learn when i get the money but for now thisd rock.
mimi

When cazza's not with us I'd be happy to take you. sit down, shut up and hang on ;-)

Sounds like fun :)

Always wanted to go along on one of these, but a bit intimidated by 'real' bikers. I ride a CBR600, and like going out for rides alone and with the Mrs on the back, sometimes briskly but not silly speeds, often happy to tootle around enjoying the scenery.

I'm not remotely interested in engines and sticking different exhausts etc. on my bike.

Is this ride out thing for the likes of me?

Originally posted by zxczxc
Always wanted to go along on one of these, but a bit intimidated by 'real' bikers. I ride a CBR600, and like going out for rides alone and with the Mrs on the back, sometimes briskly but not silly speeds, often happy to tootle around enjoying the scenery.

I'm not remotely interested in engines and sticking different exhausts etc. on my bike.

Is this ride out thing for the likes of me?

Everyone is welcome, in fact I have alot more respect for people with your attitude than say a biker who thinks he's Rossi. You have a great bike, and yeah your welcome, its not all about speed and taking risks, its about enjoying your time on the bike, all riders have different approaches to riding and we should all respect each others abilities.

Theres a great forum called www.cbr-forum.org.uk, its full of ........erm...........CBR riders from around Britain.

So our forth coming ride out is shaping up,

Cbr Dave
zxczxc (and his mrs)
fredsredhat (with either cazzaworld or mimicraze)

Just a few more, a route and a date and we should be laughing

Cool, would be good to get out and about, as I'm new to the area so a guided tour is an added bonus.

The bike is in for a service at the moment, so I will be raring to go when I get it back, if a little light in the pocket.

Anyone else?

Originally posted by zxczxc
Cool, would be good to get out and about, as I'm new to the area so a guided tour is an added bonus.

The bike is in for a service at the moment, so I will be raring to go when I get it back, if a little light in the pocket.

Anyone else?

Great! Well theres some great runs out over the Peaks. Depends on what sort of milage we all want to do??

A good run is out towards Hathersage, over Winnets Pass, over to Chapel on the Frith, over to Glossop and then either the A57 Snake Pass or the A628 and A616 and A61 back to Sheffield.

Open to suggestions

Oh............and will it ever stop raining!!??

that route sounds great. Dont worry ZX, you're more than welcome. ride at your own speed and only do what you want to (sorry i dont mean to sound patronising just i have a lot of experience riding in large groups) we setting a rough date? I'm working away for the next fortnight, i'm back for a week then out for another fortnight. Nick.

Sounds like we need to wait a couple of weeks before pencilling a date in then.

Talking bikes....
Did anyone see the Traffic Police program the other night about the biker on the Stocksbridge by-pass. I was recording it but caught the last two minutes where it said the biker got 6 years inside. I thought that sounded a bit steep until I watched the whole program. Turns out he was drunk, drugged, doing 100mph +, badly worn brakes, weaving across the solid white lines, finally crashing, killing his girlfriend.
Gives us all a bad name.

Col S

Yeah, caught a bit of it, our lass was looking rather worried until they gave all the details of why they crashed as listed above.

Yeah same here, caught the end of it, heard the sentence and thought - poor bloke, then my girlfriend called me and told me why and how reckless he had been, stupid stupid bloke, feel sorry for the girls family, I would never forgive myself if I did something as dumb as that. There again I wouldnt do anything that dumb! Have a safe ride if you get out this weekend!

Missed it!! anyone get out today? (good fri) i was working so i didn't get a chance.

Anything been arranged yet ?
I'm on call this week but ok after that. Just put my bike together after a spring fettle so need to put some miles on it.
Also, bike needs an MOT next month. Any decent bike garages around. I used to take my bike up to Earnshaws of Huddersfield when I lived in Penistone but I live in Sheffield now.

Col S
Triumph Sprint ST

Anytime Cols, me and another rr are starting reg ride outs on Monday evenings soon, had my first real outing yesterday, glorious sunshine, sticky rubber and lots of twisties, the rr is truely a great bike!

Cols - I have always used cusworths for garage work, dont know how they compare but they seem to be ok, quick turn around.

Re Ride outs, I suggest we PM each other re meeting points etc

Dont want plod turning up to the meet and checking our bikes over do we??!!??

Reading through this thread i'm tempted to go out a buy a bike but family commitments won't allow and though i have always wanted one, i probably never will.
Got to stick to the peoples carrier, but i envy you lot, so go out and enjoy the wind in your hair and take care.
Respect your bike and it will respect you.

Wishing i was there.
CR

Hi all just been directed to this thread through those wonderful chaps from Google. Anyway I've just been and purchased myself a luvlly jubbly brand new Kwacker green ZX636R having decided to return to biking after an 8 year break. Being of the more mature flavour don't know any other bikers in the Sheffield area, would luv to buddy up with some of you guys for ride outs if thats OK. I'm still a bit rusty on my riding skills and am restricted to 60 mph whilst running in but safe and dead keen to get out and about again. Cheers Ralph

Hoorah, a good reason for me not to be the slowest then, even it is only while the bike gets ridden in.

Are we going to start this monday then?

Cool, sounds good to me providing that the orrible wet stuffs not falling out of the sky. Won't be back from work till about 6:30 but any time after thats good.

update to above post, misread my shifts for next week won't be back from work till 8 - 8:30 still up for it though on Monday

Not feasible for me at the moment, (Old DT175 Yam enduro ,pre watercooled ) . Seriously talking myself into an Aprillia RS 250 though before they become too hard to get hold of .

Dragon

Hello there Kwakman - btw great choice in bike, just make sure you get loads of security on it, since you last rode, bike theft has shot up. Dont worry about the rust, I ride hard but never dangerous, dont/cant wheely so we just go at a pace that suits everyone.

Looks like we have enough riders for a ride out, I know I started this thread but I'm pretty cr*p at organising so if anybody wants to suggest a meeting place for Monday then feel free.

I think it best if we PM each other about meeting points/times

Hi Dave glad u like the bike, it came down to a choice between the Kwak and yours (CBR6RR) only deciding factor was the Kwak came in about £400 cheaper. Its got a Datatool system 3 alarm fitted seems to be quite sensitive, once its set if you f**t to clse to it, it goes of.

About a meet up, I've been down the Classic Rock Bar on Ecclesall Road a few times, it sounds about right for a bike meet and they have some great musicians and music down there if you're into rock of course. What does everyone reckon? Won't be able to make it till 8:45ish though and all subject to the weather coz getting drenched on a bike just don't float my boat.

Hi, K1 GSXR 600 rider here (RE Bikers in Sheffield, Gen Shef chat,05 01 04). Did you all make the ride out and how did it go.
Are you doing anymore?:thumbsup:

I'm stuck in London all day so wont be making any ride out today

Just seen this thread. I've only recently moved to sheffield (6wks ago). I've ridden the snake a few times... great road, but starting to become too familiar. If anyones up for going out for a ride then let me know. I've not been riding all that long, but got a decent number of miles under my belt. I've just bought a Blue Yamaha R6.

Yipee more bikers!! Welcome JohnC, hope your finding Sheffield ok!! We've got some great roads for ride outs once you've negotiated a safe path through the pot holes on the city roads that is!!

The snake pass is good fun but be careful out there on Sundays , too many plod in bushes for my liking!

Ive been in London working for a week so dying to get out on the bike, back tomo if you fancy a tour of the peaks early in the evening?? BTW where have you moved from?

Dave

I've not seen any rozzers on the A57 yet... been lucky I guess!

Yeah - what's going on with the roads in and around Sheffield centre, its like riding offroad!

I've just moved up from Peterborough, a couple of good roads that way, but fairly flat!

I'll be up for a ride tomorrow as long as its not raining (again!)

Just PM'd you John

Me and JohnC are having a ride out tomorrow (tuesday 11th) anyone else coming?

Yeah, count me in, weather permitting.

Oki Doke

Anyone who can make it, the meeting point is 6pm at Owler Bar roundabout, there is a layby on the roundabout opposite the Peacock pub. Let me know if you need more directions.

Coming are

Cols (maybe)
Ralph (maybe)
Andy
ZXCZXC
Bob
Dave

See you all later on

Few ppl on the list there! Just hope the weather holds up. What's everyone riding?

Any idea on the route yet?

John.

oh and one of bobs mates on a duke 748 is also coming

re bikes

me and bob are on cbr6rr's (bobs is the clean one)
ralph has a kwakZX636R
Cols has got a triumph sprint
zxczxc has a gsxf750

god it looks cold out there!!

The route, mmmmmmmm, always gets me that question, me and bob have a run but think it might be a bit long.

owlerbar - baslow - hathersage - winnets pass - chapel en le frith - glossop - ladybower inn - sheffield

prob looking at about 2 hrs for all that

open to suggestions??

Not too cold on the way to work this morning.

Route sounds good - I've only really been accross the A57, and through hathersage (the road that comes off near the ladybower inn).

How long have you been riding for? Have you been to any trackdays etc? Just slightly concerned I'll be left behind!

Nothing to be concerned about, we can set the pace to suit everyone, the more ppl the slower it gets anyway, everyone will be at diff levels, we have some rules on speed ie where speed limits are 30 we do 30 etc, we dont cross solid white lines to overtake and we should generally stay in the same order whilst riding and we always us indicators. Apart from that we have some fun and try and avoid the attentions of plod.

Ive only been riding on the road for a couple of years myself so I wouldnt worry about it too much. Never done a track day but seriously thinking about doing one, just affraid of dropping it!!

As its the first meet up, I guess we should not go too mad!

Cool... I'm thinking about doing a trackday myself in the next few months. Everyone I've spoken to about it says it will benifit road riding and confidence no end. I found some trackday insurance, does add £80 odd to the cost of the day, but would probably be worth it for the first couple atleast....

Looks like I'm not going to be able to made the meet up tonight due to having a crap unsociable job won't be back home till 8:30 ish. Gonna be firing up the bike when I get home tho and prob do a cut down version of Daves route posted earlier. Out Thurs evening as well if anyone fancies a bit later ride out.

The track day idea sounds good I'm also a bit dubious about dropping it though. Might invest in a day at the Haslam Race school at Donington to get a bit of experience, they supply the bike and leathers, I'd rather use they're stuff than my own, bit pricey at £250 a shot tho.

Ron Haslam Race School is a safe bet. Forget the extra £££'s, what price the pride and joy?
Anyone fancy a run tomorrow, weather pending? If so post tonight. I don,t keep the bike at home so it would be too late by the time I get home tomorrow, read the posts,then have to go and fetch the wheels!:thumbsup:

hi guys and gals, have only just seen this thread and would like to ask if i could tag along on the next ride out. i live in stocksbridge which is right on the edge of the country side. just got back into biking after a long lay off due having a house and family to support, and a job that pays **** money. just bought a yam fzr400rr, yes i know its only a 400 but its all i could afford at the moment. anyway look at it as a baby r6. not really been out on it much yet and i dont know anyone else with bikes. would be great if i could get together for a good blast and meet some new mates as well.

ps my riding skills need bringing back up to scratch.

cheers

rocks

Rocks
5 of us went out for a spin last night so keep a look out for the next one.
Sorry to the others for slowing things down a bit (6 points on licence and other excuses...)
John C - noticed last night that one of your brake lights is out. Thought I'd mention it before the cops use it as an excuse for pulling you over.

Col S

Also think that it might be better to start new "ride out" threads under "sports & activities" as there's less going on, on that board, making posts easier to track etc.

Col S

Cheers for the headsup on breaklights. I noticed it a week or so ago - but havent got the tools up in Sheffield to sort it out yet! I noticed that my breaklights don't come on when I use the rear break either!

Had a good ride last night - some really good rodes and a decent pace!

Anyone up for another one soon?

John.

I noticed that too John, but I forgot to mention it to you in my usual forgetful way!

Hey Cols, you wern't slow - what were the 6 points for??

Cant believe mark is a rozzer!!

Nice ride out anyway, whens the next one, it'll soon be winter!!

Will sort that one out ASAP then... my steering head bearing seems to be a little slack aswell.... riding down that road through dronfield (speed bump after speedbump) surely didn't help either!!

Might have a bit of a ride out tonight - sun is finally out :)

6 points were for 2 speeding offences. Both in the car and in the last 18 months. Makes me a bit paranoid now.
You've probably seen me post the odd speed trap warning on the forum. Some people take offence at this, don't know why.
Which one was Mark, was he the Ducati rider ? I didn't hear him say he was a plod. Better be careful what we say :)

Off out for a burn tonight (Thurs) 8:30 ish. Just thought I'd post up, on the off chance that someone else is out and about that kind of time.

Sorry Ralph, i'm back in London again, you must of run it in by now??

Cols - Mark was the guy on the Duke, them coppers are getting younger and younger!

Originally posted by JohnC
Will sort that one out ASAP then... my steering head bearing seems to be a little slack aswell.... riding down that road through dronfield (speed bump after speedbump) surely didn't help either!!

Might have a bit of a ride out tonight - sun is finally out :)

John, could be a sign that its been wheelied alot, i'd get it checked out.

Re speed humps, welcome to the epicentre of them, there everywhere in sheffield oh and watch out for the non bike friendly manhole covers that have usually sunk into the road especially the ones on the roundabouts!! lethal!!

Is Mark a bike copper though? If so, I don't fancy my chances in a chase.... but then again they normally ride BMWs on duty!

Anyone up for a ride at the weekend? Send me a msg: johnr6@cattrall.co.uk

Cheers,

John.

Did anyone make it to Sherburn last night?(Wed)
Can't believe how busy it is these days (for this time of year).
On saying that the last time I went, there were non of the new houses down by the old Squires cafe either.

Claycraft - am I missing something here? What happens in Sherburn? am I the only person who hasnt heard of it?? probably!!

I was waiting for someone to reply about that one... so I could work out what goes on at Sherburn aswell - what is Sherburn? An area of Sheffield?

Sherburn is Sherburn in Elmet its near York close to the A64 its famous for bike gatherings at the Milk Bar up there particularly Wednesdays.

Sounds like the kind of place I usually avoid. People popping wheelies, doing burn-outs etc and the police swarming round booking anything that moves. Like Matlock on a Sunday :)

Aaahhhh........the milk bar, well why didnt you say that......just kidding.....I have heard of it, never been and like Cols, I prob never will, not really bothered about a run to York from Sheffield, why bother when we have the best roads on our doorstep.

Saying that though...........I might be off to Chelsea bridge later, erm now actually, **** look at the time, gonna drive but it sounds like they do some crazy bike stunts down there every friday evening until the rozzers turn up anyway.

Report later............

Four of us had a good run yesturday (Whiston-Sheff-Buxton-Cat and Fiddle-Macclesfield. Back along Cat-Buxton-Matlock-Clay Cross-Whiston-Home):thumbsup: only for me to find some theiving #$*% has had it away with one of my bar ends!:evil:
The replacments I bought from Clay Cross (Motrax Crash Protector type) are about half the weight of the O.E. items.
Although I presume this will be nominal, what, if any effect will this have on handling?
Why are bar ends weighted?:confused:

I doubt you will notice any difference but would get a new one on soon, they do look better than the originals but unless you look at reducing the weight significantly in all areas of the bike, then it will probably feel the same.

BTW theiving scum!!

There again mine fell off last year after working loose, might of been that??

Didnt make it to chelsea bridge, got as far as the pub and thought better of it!

Went for a ride out on satuday - tried to follow the route we did the other night... found a few more roads, a backroad that goes up past millers dale and peak forest... scenic and twisty! Anyone up for a ride tomorrow evening?

John.

I'm on call this week. Just when the weather's improving. Bl**dy typical.

ever done the Egg Run in Wirral anyone?

Originally posted by JohnC
Went for a ride out on satuday - tried to follow the route we did the other night... found a few more roads, a backroad that goes up past millers dale and peak forest... scenic and twisty! Anyone up for a ride tomorrow evening?

John.

I'd like to, depends what time, I went out tonight with the Mrs on the back, and wasn't exactly smooth to say the least. I need someone to follow.

I'm up for a ride out tomorrow (tues)

6pm at Owler Bar layby anyone?

John did you get the brake lights sorted?

I'll get in touch with Bob and rozzer Mark tomorrow!!

Never done the egg run Red2, whats it like?have you done it?

Originally posted by Cbr Dave
I doubt you will notice any difference but would get a new one on soon, they do look better than the originals but unless you look at reducing the weight significantly in all areas of the bike, then it will probably feel the same.

BTW theiving scum!!

Cheers for that. Thought as much.:thumbsup:

"theiving!!" OK, so one typing finger is faster than the other:P:D

Originally posted by rocks
hi guys and gals, have only just seen this thread and would like to ask if i could tag along on the next ride out. i live in stocksbridge which is right on the edge of the country side. just got back into biking after a long lay off due having a house and family to support, and a job that pays **** money. just bought a yam fzr400rr, yes i know its only a 400 but its all i could afford at the moment. anyway look at it as a baby r6. not really been out on it much yet and i dont know anyone else with bikes. would be great if i could get together for a good blast and meet some new mates as well.

ps my riding skills need bringing back up to scratch.

cheers

rocks

Hey rocks, gimmie a couple of weeks and I'm moving out your way. Living S6 a the moment but hopefully should be in new res' by the month end.:thumbsup:
That qualify for a Stocksbridge MCC?:D

that would be cool claycraft.you will have to let me know when you settle in and where abouts in stcksbridge you will be.





rocks

i have a fzr400rr uk spec. she has been stood for a while due to my job and not having the time to take her out. however i did get to go for a little run the other week and all was fine. was only a short run with my son on the back so was very gentle.tried to fire her up the other day and she was not a happy bunny. very lumpy and not on all cylinders . i have spent all today changing the plugs, draining the old petrol from tank and filter. put fresh petrol in and tried her. no joy. took bloody ages to fire up, and she is only on 2 cylinders. number 2 and 4 are out.getting a lot of back fireing and even blow back through numbers 2 and 4 carbs. at one point i slid open the slides and the mixture seemed to combust even though the engine was dead.

could someone please give me a starting point as to the problem

cheers

stuart

Anyone up for a ride out sometime this week? I'm free pretty much every evening.

John.

Originally posted by JohnC
Anyone up for a ride out sometime this week? I'm free pretty much every evening.

John.

Possibly Thursday John, working away til then

i have a fzr400rr uk spec. she has been stood for a while due to my job and not having the time to take her out. however i did get to go for a little run the other week and all was fine. was only a short run with my son on the back so was very gentle.tried to fire her up the other day and she was not a happy bunny. very lumpy and not on all cylinders . i have spent all today changing the plugs, draining the old petrol from tank and filter. put fresh petrol in and tried her. no joy. took bloody ages to fire up, and she is only on 2 cylinders. number 2 and 4 are out.getting a lot of back fireing and even blow back through numbers 2 and 4 carbs. at one point i slid open the slides and the mixture seemed to combust even though the engine was dead.

could someone please give me a starting point as to the problem

cheers

stuart

Originally posted by JohnC
Anyone up for a ride out sometime this week? I'm free pretty much every evening.

John.

Possibly not now John, gotta work down here a bit longer

AAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH bloody work ruins my need to ride!!

Originally posted by rocks
i have a fzr400rr uk spec. she has been stood for a while due to my job and not having the time to take her out. however i did get to go for a little run the other week and all was fine. was only a short run with my son on the back so was very gentle.tried to fire her up the other day and she was not a happy bunny. very lumpy and not on all cylinders . i have spent all today changing the plugs, draining the old petrol from tank and filter. put fresh petrol in and tried her. no joy. took bloody ages to fire up, and she is only on 2 cylinders. number 2 and 4 are out.getting a lot of back fireing and even blow back through numbers 2 and 4 carbs. at one point i slid open the slides and the mixture seemed to combust even though the engine was dead.

could someone please give me a starting point as to the problem

cheers

stuart I am probably the worst person to ask when it comes to such matters of mechanical diagnosis however Im sure there is a yamaha fzr riders forum that could help, I had a quick look but couldnt see anything obvious

might be some useful stuff here http://p072.ezboard.com/fexupbrotherhoodfrm16

Dave

No probs Dave - you've got my email/tel. no - just give me a buzz when you're up for a ride.

Rocks - you might want to check out www.r6messagenet.com it's devoted to the R6, but someone will almost definately be able to help you on there (go to the technical section).

Went for a ride out yesterday from the CMC Chesterfield shop... saw a note on their website about it. There was a fairly big group, probably 15 or so, which in the end divided into 2 due to speed/ability etc. Went down through the snake, got my brake pads smoking! time to replace I think!! Managed to keep up with the fast goup (so I don't think they were that fast....!).

If anyone fancys riding down that way next week I'll probably be heading down from Sheffield, they meet at 7pm every weds.

John.

depends if i can get my bloody bitch running.


this was my first post.
have a fzr400rr uk spec. she has been stood for a while due to my job and not having the time to take her out. however i did get to go for a little run the other week and all was fine. was only a short run with my son on the back so was very gentle.tried to fire her up the other day and she was not a happy bunny. very lumpy and not on all cylinders . i have spent all today changing the plugs, draining the old petrol from tank and filter. put fresh petrol in and tried her. no joy. took bloody ages to fire up, and she is only on 2 cylinders. number 2 and 4 are out.getting a lot of back fireing and even blow back through numbers 2 and 4 carbs. at one point i slid open the slides and the mixture seemed to combust even though the engine was dead.


people were saying the prob was the carbs. well i removed the carbs and stripped them, they were clean but i cleaned all jets etc anyway. put back together and still wont start. the starter spins fine but the engine is only trying to catch every so often. i did check the spark on a plug by earthing it to the frame. though i have never done this befor i believe the spark to be very week, maybe so week as not to fire the engine. would this fit in with what i said in the first post. what could be the cause and how do i go about out.

cheers

stuart

ps
at least i now know how to strip my carbs...:-)

Have you checked the voltage accross the battery?

charged the battery and its keeping 12.5 volts.
doing my bloody head in

has anyone got a cdi that would fit a fzr400rr, and they are willing to nip round to stocksbridge to stick it on my bike to see if my cdi is the cause of my prob. will buy you a couple of drinks for your time..

cheers

stuart

Originally posted by rocks
has anyone got a cdi that would fit a fzr400rr, and they are willing to nip round to stocksbridge to stick it on my bike to see if my cdi is the cause of my prob. will buy you a couple of drinks for your time..

cheers

stuart

Sorry rocks I dont have one and dont know anyone who has.

Fat lot of use I am!!

Had a bad moment the other day, overtaking a car doing 60 that decided to move out on me, ended up coliding my left side with his right, only just touched me but enough to **** me up alot and put me on a collision course with an oncoming car, had no choice but to keep the throttle on and that got me past him and back in to my lane. No damage to me or the bike surprisingly. I swear if his window had been down I could have stuck my head in his car.

Very close!!

never mind sticking your head in the car, if the window was down i would have punched the ****er..
hope it does not put you off riding dbr dave.

one brand spanking new yuasa battery. code ytx9-bs
12v 8ah. bought for my fzr400rr to try and solve the non running prob i have . was told the battery could be at fault so bought new one. the new battery made no differance so the old one was not at fault. so i have 2 when i only need 1.only had a few days , will take £35.

cheers

stuart

ps
the bloody thing is still not running...:-(

Originally posted by rocks

ps
the bloody thing is still not running...:-(

Sounds like a poor spark. May need coil replacing. Or the HT leads but these are often integral with the coil.
You say you have earthed the plug and got a weak spark, well try earthing a plug from one of the "good" cylinders. Is it stronger?
If yes then swap the coils round and see if the problem is now in the other two cylinders. If yes, you need replacement coil from breakers.
Elimination is the only way to be sure.

Andy

andy , have been told that even a week spark would ignite the fuel, is this true or not.
how can i test the coils, they all give the same spark, week. i have no data or info/ manual for this bike. rather rare.



stuart

Originally posted by rocks
andy , have been told that even a week spark would ignite the fuel, is this true or not.
how can i test the coils, they all give the same spark, week. i have no data or info/ manual for this bike. rather rare.



stuart

You say 2 & 4 cylinders are not firing properly, are they fed by the same coil? Follow the HT leads back from plug heads to coils. If they go into same coil it is too much of a coincidence to be anything else.

As I said before, swap the coils over and see if problem persists but this time on cylinders 1 & 3.

If 2 & 4 are fed by different coils it could be the HT leads.

Simplest solution is call out an auto electrician. If you have not sorted the problem after all this time it must be worth a few quid to get it fixed.

Andy

When's the next ride then? Anyone up for one this week?

John.

have a little voice in my head that says it may be a valve prob. looking back the last thing i did with the bike , well i think so anyway, was playing around in the back yard with it and seeing if i could do a burn out. you all know the stupid things we do sometimes.
well its not run since. i posted this on another forum and they say that doing this type silly thing puts extra strain on the engine etc. if the engine was not 100% anyway this would speed thing up faster than normal riding. ie maybe a valve was not sitting right but normal riding was not enough to cause agro. doing a burn out was and so the dead engine and ****** off me. if this is the answer to my prob then i will be calling myself a ****** for doing it........

we live and learn............................................. well sometimes


stuart

Originally posted by JohnC
When's the next ride then? Anyone up for one this week?

John.

Hi John, I'm away alot at the moment with work stuff but should be around next week if you are? Need to get out more on the bike, twice since we met up last! Damn work!!

Did you move in to your new place?

I could be up for it next week but I need to get an MOT and new rear tyre. Is there anywhere around that do tyres and MOT's. I could kill two birds with one stone.

Col

Hi Dave,

Should be about next week, been out a fair bit, getting up to speed now!

Yeah moved to the city centre, my appartment isn't finished (builders.... need I say more!), so they've put me in a temporary one until its finished - got a decent balconey with this one.

Cols, not sure if they do MOTs aswell, but national tyres in barnsley are very reasonable.

John.

Originally posted by JohnC
getting up to speed now!


i would hardly say you were slow before!!!

Originally posted by Cols
I could be up for it next week but I need to get an MOT and new rear tyre. Is there anywhere around that do tyres and MOT's. I could kill two birds with one stone.

Col

Try Cusworths, they can arrange the MOT at the same time as your new sticky's are done - not sure how much they come in at, but they seem to be a tadge pricey for everything, Ive got a 10% discount card your welcome to borrow from me.

Dave

Dave
I went to Cusworths but they said they didn't do MOT's and they didn't seem to interested in sorting mine out. They told me they took them to Wizard ?? down at the Wicker, so I'll call in there when I get chance. Anybody used Wizard - are they ok for tyres etc.

Originally posted by Cols
Dave
I went to Cusworths but they said they didn't do MOT's and they didn't seem to interested in sorting mine out. They told me they took them to Wizard ?? down at the Wicker, so I'll call in there when I get chance. Anybody used Wizard - are they ok for tyres etc.

Sorry cols, they're a bunch of w**kers at cusworths, they can do it but prob cudnt be bothered. Wizard are ok, bought some bits from them in the past.

You could try Hillsborough Motorcycles, it's close enough to Cusworth if distance is of consideration. Not sure about MOTs but they do tyres, at least fixed my rear flat a while back.

What is it with nails on the road etc in this country? I've had two flats in this year already.

To introduce myself, I bought a '97 BMW F650 last year to get my mind off my divorce and been riding around alone since. At the moment I'm thinking of selling since I got speedtrapped on the A629 twice in one week ... I don't have a UK license, so can't get points, so they might well drag me to the magistrates and I'm not too keen on that more than once.

I find the english speed enforcement system pretty ridiculous. The cameras are absolutely everywhere and unless you're familiar with the locality (so it seems to me), it's hard to tell if that road is a 40 or a 30 now. I got caught now twice at 38/39 respectively ... *shakes head*

That'd be £120 + 6 points if I could get points. Probably gonna be more than that eventually, which is another beef I have that the system discriminates against non-UK citizens (if they're gonna prosecute me).

Anyway, to come to a bottomline ... I'd like to attach myself to some people to ride out. Would certainly help to have some local intelligence to lead the way. If there's noone willing to take a mad austrian under their wings, I'll likely sell the bike before the summer's over :P

-Armin

Armin
Welcome to the fold. I did try Hillsborough MC's but they don't do MOT's as well. They pointed me to Wizard so I'll call in there this week. Whereabouts on the A629 did they get you. Was it a mobile site or a Gatso ? See all my previous posts about speed camera's etc.
See you on a ride out soon.

Col S

Originally posted by Cols
Whereabouts on the A629 did they get you. Was it a mobile site or a Gatso ?
If by Gatso you mean those yellow boxes, then the latter. That's pretty much my point ... if I know the area, then it's not really a problem. But new areas ... I just don't seem to get the rationale behind some speed zones. For instance, why is Penistone road a 30? No residential areas, schools or whatnot closeby, two to three lanes. Whatever ...

It was just out of Huddersfield both tdimes.
Got one of those w/ me still ... says A629 Wakefield Road Junction Grosvenor Road Huddersfield.
Anyway... Nothing can be done ...

-Armin

yippeeeee...the beast is back up and running. after long days of pulling hair out, kicking and punching things the bitch is running again. went through all the tech stuff, cleaning carbs, checking for loose wires, checking spark, new plugs, new battery etc etc etc. someone from one of the other forums offered to have a look at her, he went through all the stuff i had to make sure i had checked things right etc. he is a whiz with fzrs as he races them and even he was stumped.check the plugs again he said, i did , as i was putting the lead back on he said hold on , they are on wrong. it turned out the ht leads were mixed up. what i cant understand is why it ran when i bought it, and i have not swopped anything since. it is as i bought it. then it just refused to run, put the leads as they should be and she fired up.

go figure that one....

anyway a top bloke for getting her back on the road..


whens the next ride out...have a lot of catching up to do.

cheers

stuart

Originally posted by Cols
Dave
I went to Cusworths but they said they didn't do MOT's and they didn't seem to interested in sorting mine out. They told me they took them to Wizard ?? down at the Wicker, so I'll call in there when I get chance. Anybody used Wizard - are they ok for tyres etc.

Col - noticed that performance parts on abbeydale rd/ london rd advertise MOT's and tyres, never used them but another option if you still need somewhere.

Dave

hi guys i'm back from sunny ireland. a 2 week job turned into a 8 week nightmare!! I'd love to join in the next ride. any dates planned? Nick.

Any luck with the Tyres?

Need to get mine sorted (again!).... only got 500 miles out of the back, metal casing now showing through!!

Originally posted by JohnC
Any luck with the Tyres?

Need to get mine sorted (again!).... only got 500 miles out of the back, metal casing now showing through!!

jeez john.........500 miles!! what are they made off? leather??

I got 208's on my rr, real nice!! let me know a make and model and I will ask around on some other forums, can usually get a good price on them. Are you fitting new front at the same time?

Dave

I hope that was a typo and you meant 5000 miles......

Bike is in Wizards as we speak for tyres and MOT. Gone for the Dunlop 207's. Hope these last a bit longer than the 4000 miles from the Bridgestones BT57's.

Col

Nope... 500!! They are stupidly soft compound though... the guy at National said I'd be lucky to get 750 miles out of them, I thought he was joking!

Dave, I was thinking of getting some 208's aswell either them or the pirelli super corsa's. Let me know if you can get a reasonable price on a pair.... (front is squaring off a bit, been on for a while!).

I've read plenty of reviews... I think the Dunlop 208rr's are probably the best compromise in terms of durability and grip.

posted a message for you John

Had a look on ebay, some nearly news on there

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10534&item=7905667151&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://www.cbr-forum.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=84291#84291

might be some good stuff on here john

Finally got me bike back after tyres and MOT. Just need some decent weather now.

Note: If anyone wants a job at a bike shop give Wizard bikes a shout. They're seriously understaffed there and there's a note on the door for "staff wanted".

Nice one.. what tyres did you get in the end (and how much?)...

I've provisionally booked myself in for some Dunlop 207 Race Reps tomorrow... got a bit of a bargain... I was going to go for some harder compounds, but I just can't bring myself to make the sacrifice in grip.

Anyone up for a ride this weekend?

John.

up for a ride....hmmmm. well that depends on 2 things,
1 the bloody weather.
2 what day and time.

cheers rocks..



the job in the bike shop sounds great...... bet the money is a little naff though..

Originally posted by Cols
Finally got me bike back after tyres and MOT. Just need some decent weather now.

Note: If anyone wants a job at a bike shop give Wizard bikes a shout. They're seriously understaffed there and there's a note on the door for "staff wanted".

Sorry to go very off topic but do you know i guy called Chris who used to work a Wizards. Short hair,used to race classics i think,used to be a post man. Went to go to college with him,really good bloke.

edit: Just thought i'd include a pic of my mates very,very nice 749,if anyones interested.
Black 749 (http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v142/doorhandle/749.jpg)

What a horrible bike!!!!!!!! :D

Got the Dunlop 207's but not the super sticky ones. it would break my heart if I didn't get at least 4000 miles out of a tyre. They cost £200 + fitting. Probably cheaper at a tyre specialist but it was convenient and got the MOT done at the same time.

Col
PS. When's he gonna be finishing off the paint job on the 749 ?

Originally posted by Cols

PS. When's he gonna be finishing off the paint job on the 749 ?

Came like that from the factory,only a handful of them in the uk. He's had a white surround but around the headlights and he's currently waiting for his sigle seat conversion to arrive. The reason theres no stickers on it is because he's taken the original 749 ones off and is waiting for some custom Ducati Performance ones to come.

Wow, he's the luckiest guy in the world! :rolleyes:

Originally posted by AngelEyes
Wow, he's the luckiest guy in the world! :rolleyes:

Do I sense a hint of sarcasm there AngelEyes??

Nice bike, does it start?? Just kidding I like duke's really.

Originally posted by Cbr Dave
Do I sense a hint of sarcasm there AngelEyes??

Nice bike, does it start?? Just kidding I like duke's really.


Just a bit!!!!!!!! :D

Originally posted by Cbr Dave
Do I sense a hint of sarcasm there AngelEyes??

Originally posted by AngelEyes
Just a bit!!!!!!!! :D

LOL :D
Didnt think you'd like it. :) x

Originally posted by Cbr Dave
Nice bike, does it start?? Just kidding I like duke's really.

Yeah it starts ok, sounds like a bloody sewing machine tho.

hi rocks here, yes its a little over due for a good blast out on the old bike, i have only done 100 miles all year so far. just dont get the time. my choice of tool is a uk spec fzr400rr. r6 or r1 would be better but cant afford the bloody insurence, so the baby r4 will do for now. anyone up for a ride out post on here and we will see what we can arrange.


rocks

I'm definately up for one.... bikes been off the road for 3 weeks now!

Thinking of investing in some new leathers - anyone know any decent places to buy (online or otherwise) other than hein gericke?

Hello Chaps, well Ive kind of moved to the south now, been putting it off for about 30 years but now I have to leave to help facilitate my retirement date. Looks like I wont be able to join you this time but I will still be up for the odd ride out if possible since I still have my home in Sheffield for escape purposes. Enjoy the rest of the summer on 2 wheels and be safe!!

Dave

hi there dudes. i was just wondering if any of you fellow biker chums could recomend a good bike recovery company incase of a breakdown. i know there are ones like the AA, RAC, etc. are these any good, and are there any out there that deal just with bikes.

cheers dudes

stuart

Originally posted by rocks
hi there dudes. i was just wondering if any of you fellow biker chums could recomend a good bike recovery company incase of a breakdown. i know there are ones like the AA, RAC, etc. are these any good, and are there any out there that deal just with bikes.

cheers dudes

stuart
them clubs used to be when thy run round on there combinations
many years ago dont no about now sorry

Hi there, there is a very good recovery place called s.o.s dont no the number

OH how I miss the warm, sticky roads of summertime:cry:

Roll on next year:clap:

Fair weather rules:thumbsup:

Yep this cold weather aint on! Just fitted a new exhaust and naturally wanted to show it off so I have just done 50 miles across the M25 to work, my nuts are frozen now but hey, the exhaust makes it worthwhile. Surprised that the 3-4 BHP gain is as noticable as it is on the torque, well impressed!

Originally posted by Cbr Dave
Yep this cold weather aint on! Just fitted a new exhaust and naturally wanted to show it off

What can did you get then Dave?
Until last year I resisted the urge to get a race can (Didn't want the hassle from plod/MOT etc.), however, on the first day of fitting I couldn't believe how many cars moved over as they heard my approach.:thumbsup:
Now I'll take my chances with the boys in blue. Baffle free cans keeps em away from the burgulars anyway:huh:If it makes car drivers even slightly aware of my prescence then it's worth the slap on the wrist/ fine risk.:nod:

Definatley with you on that one, baffles out and everyone hears you coming, makes a huge diff when filtering through but I still get the odd nerd who thinks nothing of sharing a lane with a bike.

I went for a titanium akraprovic slip on with removable baffles (removed of course). Got a great deal from a "man with a dog"

I also tidied up the rear with a carbontek tidy and put some diddy cators on there too then shrunk my number plate. I really am asking for a tug, especially with no number plate light anymore!

Changed the hoses too, goodridge braided, I cant really notice any diff, the brakes have always been sharp but it does look tidier.

Anyways pass on my regards to those great country roads next time your out on them, I'll carry on playing chicken on the M25

Originally posted by Cbr Dave


I went for a titanium akraprovic slip on with removable baffles (removed of course). Got a great deal from a "man with a dog"

I also tidied up the rear with a carbontek tidy and put some diddy cators on there too then shrunk my number plate. I really am asking for a tug, especially with no number plate light anymore!

Changed the hoses too, goodridge braided, I cant really notice any diff, the brakes have always been sharp but it does look tidier.



WHOA there Dave!:shocked: Sounds like you've been giving the plastic a pre Christmas bashing already:thumbsup:, although it sounds pretty much like my winter project.

Titanium Venom can (fitted already [no baffles included:wink:].)

Rhencullen Topline undertray (£250+ worth for just over a ton on ebay:clap:. It's got rear tail light and indicators built in [both about the size of gnats nads] with a small perspex strip to light the plate].

Have you seen the LEDs you can get for reg plate illuminations?
Its a small block about an inch/inch n half long you simply attach and wire up!

Also recently obtained a rear subframe with o/e plastic undertray included (again ebay) which I can butcher instead of my original bits.

Problem I've had is finding a number plate (7x5.5 on its way:wink: ) hanger to attach to tray. However I think I may be able to overcome this with a Motrax rsend number. Its bike specific to the Duke 749/999 but I dont want to bodge the end result with a tacky bit of angle iron the likes of which I was offered at the NEC(Powerbronze double bubble blue matrix irridium screen, £20 off) recently.

Almost forgot mini flush winkers for the front end.

So I guess I've got a busy winter ahead (keeps ya mind off the greasy, slushy, snowy, grit laden roads:()

After all that, I guess I'll see you in the local nick or courts come next summer:D

Bikers......public enemy No1:roll:

Take it easy:thumbsup::wave:

Hi,
presumably your own insurance company dont do one?

I know I got one with Carol Nash when I insured my bike (run by bikers for bikers - wouldn't go any where else)

think their's is own company/service
try them they may do you cover or if not will point you in right direction
0800 298 5500
are great people and all ride!

hope you get sorted

ride free

RAC and AA cover the person not the Vehicle so your covered for your bike car or van.

Originally posted by Bikertec
RAC and AA cover the person not the Vehicle so your covered for your bike car or van.

This is true.

I'm in the AA with the Option 200 cover.
This allows me to be either taken home or to any destination of my choice (eg a local garage of my choosing, not some backwater grease monkeys shed in the middle of nowhere who's gonna rip my eyes out, or worse:shocked: ).

Costs about £90 per year.

My car and van I can lock up and leave but I wouldnt fancy the bikes chances out of sight for more than 0.5 secs:evil:

As Bikertec states it's yourself that's covered, not the vehicle so this extends to other motors even if your the passenger:thumbsup:

Well worth it for the piece of mind.
Had em out on three occasions (never for bike) and they were prompt plus got me sorted at the roadside.

Recommended:clap:

Don't want to sound negative, but I think you need to invest in a good toolk it and a few books on how to use it.

A well maintained bike, even an old one, rarely breaks down. And if it does, 90% of the time you ought to be able to be able to 'bodge' your way home and then fix the problem properly at your leisure.

RAC cover me for the car and bike, never needed them but I know the minute I stop so will the bike.

Originally posted by claycraft
OH how I miss the warm, sticky roads of summertime:cry:



Fair weather rules:thumbsup:

When will spring ever return? :sad: (Don,t state the obvious.)
It,s not that I mind a bit of cold or wet weather, it's the extra slippy roads I can,t stick:!:

Hi everyone, If you own a motorbike and are up for ride-outs, see our website : www.globalsuperbikes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

We're a sheffield based bike club! (posted a thread up a few weeks ago, too... think it's on the second page now. More details there)

Take a look at the website... summer's on it's way! Huzzah!

Pete
GlobalSuperBikes

Hi everyone, read the (very long) thread... all good stuff! I've got a GSX-R600... Used to have a ZX-6R and a TL1000 (what a motor, what bad suspension! Ha ha..) Thought I' go ack to a nippy in-line 4. I've missed revs!

Anyways... been searching for bikers for rides. Got a website up and running now - doing ride outs from/in/around sheffield in the fine up coming months. If anyone's interested it's www.globalsuperbikes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

feedback anyone?
Hope to see ya'll soon
Pete
GSX-R600

Sounds good Pete, shame it wasnt last year when I lived in Sheffield otherwise I would have been there. All I do now is dodge death each morning and night on the M25, no fun in that! Mind you, its easier to take wing mirrors off down here! Not that they would miss them since they never look in them! he he!

I'm sure the other fella's will be up for it!!

Passed my motorbike test a year ago, enjoy going out on my bike, when the weather is nice, and now just wondering other than the biker mecca - Matlock, where else makes a good day out on the bike?

Hiya Billie, if its a short evening blast, out through Castleton, up Winnits, Buxton, down A6, left upto Monsall Head for a shandy, onto A625 to Baslow, up to Oller bar roundabout, back to Sheff.

The Cat and fiddle is a road you ought to be aware of, from Buxton over to Macclesfield,(be careful).

A few pubs in the area have "bike nights".
Monday is "The Grey Goose", at Gedling (near Nottingham)
Tuesday is Scarcliff on the other side of Clowne
Wednesday is Sherburn-in-helmet, towards York
Thursday is Carbrook Hall(I think)

Will try and think up some more........

As SHarper says the Cat & Fiddle Pub is usually thronged with bikers in the summer. Be very very careful on this road as many bikers are killed on it every year. I used to drive along it regularly and it is absolutely stunning when the weather is nice.

I would recommend you keep away from the cat and fiddle now not because of the road because the police love to make extensive revenue from this road. Love to pull you over for anything not just speeding, but loud cans, Tyres, numberplates too small or wrong font ect. :rant:

That is very true, the rozzers are all over the place, but they can't be every-where at once.
The A616 from Clowne to Newark can be fun (as you come into Newark go over the bridge and call for a drink on the Barge that's moored there) and if you're going there, you might as well bob over to Gainsborough on to Market Raisen and pick up the A18 (wahoo) to Skeg-vegas.
Thats it! New front tyre in as soon as its ****ed it down for a couple of days to wash the salt away.....

Hi all, we're meeting at the Norton Pub at 11am on Friday for a motorcycle ride out. Riders of all experience welcome. All bikes. Should be out for a couple of hours.

Look for a fella with a big grin and a blue & White GSXR in the carpark !

See ya'll then!
Cheers
P

www.globalsuperbikes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Where is the ride out to ?

How many people gona be there and where ya going too.:thumbsup: :cool:

Thanks for replies chaps...
The ride out will be across towards Buxton and a take in some great biking roads.

The rideout will last a few hours (inc a stop for a warm drink somewhere along the way!)

N.B OUR RIDEOUTS AND EVENTS ARE FREE!

All welcome. Check out our website.
Ride out will take place unless wet weather forces us to cancel. (Nobody wants to ruin their pride and joy / their own body on wet slippery roads).

Hope to see you all at 11am PROMPT tomorrow (Friday) for a 11.05am set-off.

Cheers
P
GlobalSuperBikes
www.globalsuperbikes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

What kind of bikes are going to be there not all power bikes I hope, I like my licence and don't need any more points on it lol only got a little diversion plus the gf will be on the back.:thumbsup:

yeah Bikertec, im in the same boat but mines a pre diversion...

To put everyones mind at ease, the rideouts are not eyebulding 'blasts'... sure there are nice stretches of road, but the pace will be dicated by the pack - GF / pillion's welcome!
See ya'll tomorrow if this weather keeps good!

Cheers
P
GSB
www.globalsuperbikes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Where is the norton Pub is it near the water tower?, or am I thinking of somewhere else.:thumbsup:

Enjoy yourselves you bikers,...but remember, the numpty-mobiles will probably be out in force as well, so take care:thumbsup:

I'd join you but I'm on call :(

And don't forget to look out for people doing 3 point turns on the Snake Pass.

Oh guys I am so gutted that I cannot make this one.

I am picking my next bike up in about 3 weeks so would like to take advantage of the next 1.

CCM 650, I can`t wait :D

Hi again all,
yes the weather looks decent this moring, so be at the Norton Pub for 11am sharp for an 11.05am 'set off'.
For those that don't know, the Norton Pub is very easy to get to - it's the one beside the big roundabout at Norton (surprisingly); from town centre follow Chesterfield road (as if your going towards the Dronfield bypass) all the way up and it's on your left hand side (there's a petrol station on the opposite side (handy, eh)). Hard to miss it.
Follow the link here if you're unsure: (it's on the roundabout where the blue pointer marks Norton and Greenhill Beauchief):
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=430000&Y=380000&width=500&height=300&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&zm=0&scale=200000&multimap.x=344&multimap.y=127

See ya'll soon.
P
GlobalSuperBikes
www.globalsuperbikes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Enjoyed the ride out so much I carried on to Matlock for some munchies:D Thanks again lads.:thumbsup: I was the one on the yellow Divvy.

Mick(using Brenda's computer) (Bikertec).

well if any of you guys feel that the ride out could have been made that little bit more perfect by having a friendly, chatty pillion with you who would have bought you a pint and a bag of chips (dont say I'm not generous!!!) then please see here

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32097

(she said, hopefully);)

They didn't stop for a drink are owt just started heading home after the ride, Thats why I took the detoure to Matlock for a drink and munchies.:thumbsup:

Originally posted by msbehavin
well if any of you guys feel that the ride out could have been made that little bit more perfect by having a friendly, chatty pillion with you who would have bought you a pint and a bag of chips (dont say I'm not generous!!!) then please see here

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32097

(she said, hopefully);)

If there is another one in a month or so, and I can make it, and you think you ciould handle sitting on 1 of these http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/llordvenger/150bby.jpg

Originally posted by Bikertec
They didn't stop for a drink are owt just started heading home after the ride, Thats why I took the detoure to Matlock for a drink and munchies.:thumbsup:

Mick if you had stuck with it a few seconds longer we stopped at a pub about 50yrds down the road (hot and non alcoholic drinks only:thumbsup: ). We then carried on through Bamford, along the res, snake pass, back into town through crosspool and another short run (memory fails me exact route :? before heading back to Norton.

Good ride, enjoyed it:clap:
Thanks all.

Rob K1 GSXR.

Originally posted by venger
If there is another one in a month or so, and I can make it, and you think you ciould handle sitting on 1 of these http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/llordvenger/150bby.jpg

OOooOOOO me tooooooo! :clap: :D :hihi: *Sigh* I really should go for my motorcycle test... I did my CBT a few years ago (hmmm, thats probably invalid now too :suspect: )

Spring is such a great time for motorcycle rides :thumbsup:

Originally posted by msbehavin
well if any of you guys feel that the ride out could have been made that little bit more perfect by having a friendly, chatty pillion with you who would have bought you a pint and a bag of chips (dont say I'm not generous!!!) then please see here

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32097

(she said, hopefully);)

Oh dear, and here's me minus the pillion pegs :wink:
Now where's my spanners:hihi:

Originally posted by claycraft
Mick if you had stuck with it a few seconds longer we stopped at a pub about 50yrds down the road (hot and non alcoholic drinks only:thumbsup: ). We then carried on through Bamford, along the res, snake pass, back into town through crosspool and another short run (memory fails me exact route :? before heading back to Norton.

Good ride, enjoyed it:clap:
Thanks all.

Rob K1 GSXR. Opps sorry mate thought you were heading home. Next time I will stop for a drink with you:thumbsup:

Originally posted by TracieJC
OOooOOOO me tooooooo! :clap: :D :hihi: *Sigh* I really should go for my motorcycle test... I did my CBT a few years ago (hmmm, thats probably invalid now too :suspect: )

Spring is such a great time for motorcycle rides :thumbsup:

Do it, you know you wanna!

I believe CBT expires after 2yrs but I'm not 100% on that one.

Yep - it expires after 2 years - hence me having to start at Square 1 again!. I did mine with MCT at Norton - great bunch of guys and a great laugh. Troubloe is - my helmet still fits but the leathers might now be a bit tight!!!!

Have been on the back of an R1 for an hour long ride out Lincs way and back so dont know if you can get more uncomfortable than that can ya??? Pillion foot pegs def preferred tho!!!

:thumbsup:

Originally posted by claycraft
Do it, you know you wanna!

I believe CBT expires after 2yrs but I'm not 100% on that one.

I'm digging out the phone number of a local test centre now :D (Unless anyone can recommend somewhere in particular to retake my CBT? :)

I've been mumbling about learning properly for ages... time to do sometime about it methinks :D

You joining me then MsB??? :clap:

sure am hunny bun - have PM'd you with my moby number so we can discuss this further!!! Yayyyy:clap:

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Hi guys and girls!
Glad everyone enjoyed it. The ridout was ace.
We DID stop at a pub, then continued for the second half of the ride!

There may well be another rideout before our next big EVENT, so keep yours peepers wide open and we'll let you know. (You can also drop us an email at globalsuperbikes@hotmail.com and we'll email you when ever there's a ride / event planned so you don't miss it).

The next event is a rideout to British Superbikes at mallory park on April 24th 2005. Meeting at 10am sharp at The Norton pub. Should be a great day!

Cheers
P
www.globalsuperbikes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Hi Guys might be a bit late in the day but the forecast for tomorrow is great. I'm going to be dragging my hoss (Fazer 1000) out of the garage tomorrow for a burn Matlock, Cat & Fiddle, Squiers Milk bar or wherever anyone else out & about and fancies joining up?

Many thanks to SHarper, bikertec and scanman, soon as we get another decent weekend I'll tootle off, yeah I'll be careful, not a speed freak (much), you guys take care too. I feel such a fraud when biker dudes do the nod on their R1's or ducatis - I nod back thinkin 'oo how nice, I'm just a girl though' plus I'm only on a Yam 660 tenere (aka - a tractor).

Over the snake and into Glossop is also a nice ride.

Originally posted by BruciesBabe
Over the snake and into Glossop is also a nice ride. Did that Sunday down to Hillsborough though riverlin (watch out cops are sneeky there like to hide in bushes) then head up to Ladybower (Watch for road works just before ladybower traffic lights), Then over the snake to Glossup. Once in glossop take the main round about town centre right turn this will cut out the rest off Glossup and take you back onto the woodhead back to Sheffield. If you feeling adventurest turn right just before Stocksbridge and go over the Strines (but becarefull lots off very slow corners) this will bring you back on the Snake just before Riverlin.:thumbsup:

Originally posted by Bikertec
If you feeling adventurest turn right just before Stocksbridge and go over the Strines (but becarefull lots off very slow corners) this will bring you back on the Snake just before Riverlin.:thumbsup:
The Strines road is also rather "undulating", which some of my friends aren't that keen on...

...no problem on a Ten' though Billie.

Another option at the Glossop traffic lights is to turn left instead (there's nice cafe there) up over the moors (on the A624) to Chapel-on-le-Frith, from there you can either cut back to Castleton and home, or carry on to Buxton, and ultimately the Cat & Fiddle.

:)

Originally posted by foo_fighter
The Strines road is also rather "undulating", which some of my friends aren't that keen on...

...no problem on a Ten' though Billie.

Another option at the Glossop traffic lights is to turn left instead (there's nice cafe there) up over the moors (on the A624) to Chapel-on-le-Frith, from there you can either cut back to Castleton and home, or carry on to Buxton, and ultimately the Cat & Fiddle.

:) Yep until you get used to the Strines it is a bit hairy inplaces used to start Outibridge through Bradfield over the strines through Stocksbridge then back to Outibridge and home to Foxhill. Nice little afternoon ride Strines pub is a nice place for a drink too (but would't recomend the food).:thumbsup: By the way there is a big ride out Sun 26th June upto know over 30 diversions from all over the UK but everyones welcome Starting at Claycross I believe.
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Cool guys, ta for the info. Lemme know any events coming up, if anyone knows of any sale events too that would be great - heard about one in Pontefract but I missed it, friend of a friend went on the last day and bought Shoei leathes for £50 and a 'last season' Arai helmet for £50 too!!! As a tall bird I'm having trouble getting leathers to fit, might have to have some made - mens are too bulky and big on the waist and womens are too short in the leg/arms, been to CMC, Carnells, Crusader - think of any more places? Think theres a new shop opened in what used to be Marples?? Might have a neb there in my lunch hour. Laters :)

Theres a leather shop in Mexborough on the right as you go in to the town (dual carraigeway I think). Got my gf leathers from there, thier cheap and good quality plus they make there own leathers I think. Sorry can't remember the name.:thumbsup:

Originally posted by Billie
Many thanks to SHarper, bikertec and scanman, soon as we get another decent weekend I'll tootle off, yeah I'll be careful, not a speed freak (much), you guys take care too. I feel such a fraud when biker dudes do the nod on their R1's or ducatis - I nod back thinkin 'oo how nice, I'm just a girl though' plus I'm only on a Yam 660 tenere (aka - a tractor).

No way, Dukes, R1's, Gixers are not the only bikes that are cool!

I chose not to buy an R1 as tempting as it was for this season.

I decided to go supermoto, and wow, what fun!

With a little more practive, I might be stopping at traffic lights on the front wheel, and leaving them on the back wheel :clap: :clap: :clap:

What do you mean, JUST a girl, I think there should be more female riders.

Yeah Venger it's unusual to see girls on a bike, unless they're on the back rather than being left at home every nice day. In fact, I don't remember seeing any girlies on their own bikes apart from one friend of mine - she's a nutter, she's got an R1 but she lives in Winchester. I decided to take my test when I split with the ex cos it's something wicked you can do on your own.
Think I need to go on a motorcycle maintainance course so I know a clutch basket from a top box!! Don't even know where to put the oil in mine!! Thats another thing - I need to get it serviced, was gonna take it to that place opposite CCC off Bramall Lane, they did the MOT and seemed ok.
While we're here, wotcha reckon would be a nice tall sports-tourer? Think I'll do this summer on my single cylinder Tenere then maybe get something a bit more grown up, so I need to have a good idea what I want so I can keep a beedy eye out.

Check out Visordown.com (http://www.visordown.com/forums/index.php?) for some varied feedback.

I am usually found in the supermoto section only, but there is allsorts on there and can prove quite useful.

My advice would be check out some road tests.

Have a couple of test rides.

Speak to people on that or similar forums :)

While we're here, wotcha reckon would be a nice tall sports-tourer?

Well I've got a ZZR600 now after my last bike, a CBR400RR "MiniBlade". I loved the 400 to bits (almost literally ;-), but I ended up doing a lot of long distance miles on it and the riding position did my back in, so I went straight for the most comfortable 600 I knew about. A bit of a change, and a bit heavy, but I wouldn't change it for the world right now. I suppose it depends on the mix of sports and touring you're likely to do, I'm definitely more touring than sports if you see what I mean.

As for good rides, I don't really know as I'm new to the area, though I agree Snake Pass was fun, but I still do mostly motorway miles, as my \_/ shaped tire shows. A628 (Woodhead?) might have been a bit of fun, but I've only done it when it was pi**ing down and I couldn't see jack with rain on my specs and visor.

Perhaps we could get a ride out organised.

I don't know a single other Sheffield bike owner :(

If you organise it, they will come...........

Well I will anyway.........

HI All,

I've been reading this thread with much enjoyment, and thought it time I said Hello *waves*
:)

I've only just passed my CBT (I can hear you chuckling) and i'm just starting my 'proper' lessons to go on to take my test, i've just got my first bike, a Kawasaki Eliminator (I was built for comfort, not for speed).

I'm another 'just a girl' lol, but i'm still really into my bikes, I was brought up with them, indeed I was nearly born in a side-car :D

Billie, you were saying about going to a motorbike mechanics course, well Castle college do them, i've been looking into going myself.

I realise I'd have no chance of keeping up with any of you 'big kids' just yet...but once i've got me a real ride i'll definately be up for some meets!

As a newbie, i'd appreciate any advice/tips etc too :)

ooh, I was talking to a friend today, and apparently a keen biker has just taken over the Horse & Jockey pub up near Wadsley Church, and he's turning the back into camping pitches etc for bikers riding thru to stay over etc...

Originally posted by beansforyou
HI All,

I've been reading this thread with much enjoyment, and thought it time I said Hello *waves*
:)

I've only just passed my CBT (I can hear you chuckling) and i'm just starting my 'proper' lessons to go on to take my test, i've just got my first bike, a Kawasaki Eliminator (I was built for comfort, not for speed).

I'm another 'just a girl' lol, but i'm still really into my bikes, I was brought up with them, indeed I was nearly born in a side-car :D

Billie, you were saying about going to a motorbike mechanics course, well Castle college do them, i've been looking into going myself.

I realise I'd have no chance of keeping up with any of you 'big kids' just yet...but once i've got me a real ride i'll definately be up for some meets!

As a newbie, i'd appreciate any advice/tips etc too :)

ooh, I was talking to a friend today, and apparently a keen biker has just taken over the Horse & Jockey pub up near Wadsley Church, and he's turning the back into camping pitches etc for bikers riding thru to stay over etc... Good for you girl.:thumbsup: :clap: :cool:

Thats what we need, more girls on bikes, best go my mrs is on her way!!

My advice would be learn the roads you ride, and dont move away from Sheffield like I did, cos the roads here are naff!!

hi. i used to ride a GSXR600 which i sold last year and didnt replace. if anyone is willing to have a bikeless biker on the back it would save my life. thanks. Gaz

Originally posted by beansforyou

I was talking to a friend today, and apparently a keen biker has just taken over the Horse & Jockey pub up near Wadsley Church, and he's turning the back into camping pitches etc for bikers riding thru to stay over etc...

Im going to go and try to find this pub today, anyone else fancy meeting up there ?

Originally posted by Dj_Shadowman
Im going to go and try to find this pub today, anyone else fancy meeting up there ?

What time you thinking?


2ish?

hows about 1pm ? or whenever time suits you...sat in house, kids at grandparents...bike on drive :D

Going to take the bike out for a spin then head up to the horse and jockey,will be there till around 3pm - will see you there if you can make it.

Nice you meet you today venger, glad the weather stayed good for when you and your two mates went for a ride....I ended up staying and chatting to Ross (sound guy) and he ended up booking me to do a karaoke for a week on Friday :D

Talk about mixing business with pleasure....

Dont forget Wednesday and I will have that race can for you.

Fantastic, a good visit all round then :)

Will definately see you on Wednesday.

Originally posted by Dj_Shadowman
Nice you meet you today venger, glad the weather stayed good for when you and your two mates went for a ride....I ended up staying and chatting to Ross (sound guy) and he ended up booking me to do a karaoke for a week on Friday :D

Talk about mixing business with pleasure....

Dont forget Wednesday and I will have that race can for you.

Has he done much to the pub as yet then?

I haven't been in for a good few years to tell the truth, but it did used to be one of my haunts (fondly known as the 'Strap')

Ooh..I got my first 'Nod' Today off a biker going in the other direction...he obviously didn't spot the L plates till too late!! :D

It's a lovely evening, anybody going to a country pub for a shandy?
Bike night tonight at Scarcliff, near Clowne...........If anyone is looking for somewhere to go.

Just had a glass of wine otherwise would be well up for it.

Next week or week after perhaps Steve ?

The weather seems reasonably acceptable this evening anybody venturing out?

It's bike night at the Anchor, near Ripley.

Through Clay Cross into a village called Shirland, turn right on first bend after pub ( heading for Belper ), follow road for about 5 miles, Anchor on right, can't miss it about 200 bikes outside...

does anyone fancy having an ex gsxr600 rider on the back at some point. had to sell it last year and am dying to get back on two wheels at some point even if it is pilion

:clap: Helooooo. I'm a member of the Three Shires Branch of the HOC (Honda Owners Club) and we meet at the Travellers Pub just off junction 35 (M1, Chapeltown) on Monday nights. We have regular rideouts (tomorrow is Devils Bridge) and anyone who has owned a Honda (or is thinking of owning one) is welcome to join us regardless of what you ride now with no obligation to join (but we would love you to).

We're not fast (but we aint slow either) and cater for all levels of competency so if you fancy having a look, come to the pub or better yet join us on a rideout (tomorrow, Sunday 3rd, is meeting at the snackbar in the layby at Junc 35a M1 at 8am for a 8:30am start).

If you need any more info, let me know and ps, we are currently looking for members to go on the stand at the NEC (you get in for FREE) for a few hours.
Spitty.

Originally posted by Spitty
:clap: Helooooo. I'm a member of the Three Shires Branch of the HOC (Honda Owners Club) and we meet at the Travellers Pub just off junction 35 (M1, Chapeltown) on Monday nights. We have regular rideouts (tomorrow is Devils Bridge) and anyone who has owned a Honda (or is thinking of owning one) is welcome to join us regardless of what you ride now with no obligation to join (but we would love you to).

We're not fast (but we aint slow either) and cater for all levels of competency so if you fancy having a look, come to the pub or better yet join us on a rideout (tomorrow, Sunday 3rd, is meeting at the snackbar in the layby at Junc 35a M1 at 8am for a 8:30am start).

If you need any more info, let me know and ps, we are currently looking for members to go on the stand at the NEC (you get in for FREE) for a few hours.
Spitty. Nice one but 8am on a Sunday is way too early, have fun boys and girls!

Hello All,

I am selling my Honda VFR800i. T reg '99 Anniversary model, 19,000 miles, FSH and full service 1,000 miles back. It's a reluctant sale of a great bike. If anyone's interested drop me a line: tristanseeksisolde@hotmail.com

Happy biking...

Good morning peeps.

Today I is mostly off to find a waterfall to stand under Timotay style. It involves a ride up and onto the Woodhead, then a gentle amble up a valley, anyone up for it?

its the barnsley bike custom show today junction 37 m1 turn right then follow signs its on rugby club on shaw lane £3 entry kids under 15 get in free if accompanied by adult

Any brave souls up for the Rock and Blues festival this week-end?

Its not too far away, Pentrich, on the way to Belper from Clay Cross, (turn right after the first pub coming into Shirland). Some great bands on (and some not so great), lots going off.

Anyway if anyones there, and wants to meet up, we are camped at the bottom of row L and can be caught doing our favourite rally past-time of sitting, drinking, smoking and talking $h1te........

Weather permitting, a group of us are having a run out tomorrow evening. Anyone welcome, any ability.
Proberbly will be to Willingham Woods meet near Market Raisen.
Will be leaving the "Chequers Inn" WHISTON, Rotherham between 6:00 & 6:30. :thumbsup:

Originally posted by Spitty
:clap: Helooooo. I'm a member of the Three Shires Branch of the HOC (Honda Owners Club) and we meet at the Travellers Pub just off junction 35 (M1, Chapeltown) on Monday nights. We have regular rideouts (tomorrow is Devils Bridge) and anyone who has owned a Honda (or is thinking of owning one) is welcome to join us regardless of what you ride now with no obligation to join (but we would love you to).

We're not fast (but we aint slow either) and cater for all levels of competency so if you fancy having a look, come to the pub or better yet join us on a rideout (tomorrow, Sunday 3rd, is meeting at the snackbar in the layby at Junc 35a M1 at 8am for a 8:30am start).

If you need any more info, let me know and ps, we are currently looking for members to go on the stand at the NEC (you get in for FREE) for a few hours.
Spitty. Is this every Monday?

I currently ride an NC30 and am always looking for new meets and rides.

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Just been rearended whilst sat at a roundabout waiting to join it, managed to keep it upright but only just, looked back and theres this girl holding her head mouthing "Sorry" at me!!

She reversed out from between my rear tyre and exhaust so I could walk the bike to the kerbside, exchanged details and she admitted liability.

Bike needs new exhuast, lights, tail tidy, numberplate and possibly new swingarm if bent??

There goes my fun for the summer!! :-(

Originally posted by Cbr Dave
ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Just been rearended whilst sat at a roundabout waiting to join it, managed to keep it upright but only just, looked back and theres this girl holding her head mouthing "Sorry" at me!!

She reversed out from between my rear tyre and exhaust so I could walk the bike to the kerbside, exchanged details and she admitted liability.

Bike needs new exhuast, lights, tail tidy, numberplate and possibly new swingarm if bent??

There goes my fun for the summer!! :-( Don't dispare, it may not be off the road as long as you think.

Get on to your insurers and tell them that she's admitted liability. Also point out that you NEED your bike for transport, it's not just a fun toy (even if it is) and that you want it back on the road asap.

If you have fully comp. insurance you may find that your company will stand the damages for you while they chase her insurance company for a payout.

I had a similar experience a couple of months back when another bike went in to the back of me at a junction.

I didn't sit around waiting for others, I got the parts myself, got my mate to fix it and chased the guy for the damages.

Good luck with it and the best way to look at today is that at least no one was hurt. If you walk away from a motorcycle crash then it's better than leaving one in an ambulance (I know, I've tried it and it hurts!)

Cheers Lalaland, alls good, the driver admitted liability to the insurance company and I have had the quote approved by her insurers, all being well I should be back on the bike at the end of the week! alot quicker than I thought, BTW she was with Norwich Union and they couldnt have sorted it any quicker.

So I'm getting a new swingarm, tailtidy, mini indicators, showplate and exhaust plus £15 a day to cover my alternative travel expenses until the bike is back with me.

Happy days and means I wont need to cancel my trackday at Brands next week!!

Howdy doody people, this week-end is "The Bulldog Bash", at The Shakespear County Raceway, Stratford-upon-Avon. ( www.bulldogbash.com ).
Is there anyone else from round here that will be attending this event?

OH how I miss the warm, sticky roads of summertime:cry:

Roll on next year:clap:

Fair weather rules:thumbsup:

So we wait all year for the good weather and what do we get? Corners gritted in July due to the tarmac bubbling merrily away:evil:

Roll on Autumn: Damp, soggy, slippy leaf strewn roads:mad:
Roll on winter: Icey, wet grit strewn roads(somewhat akin to the Summer):x
Roll on Spring: Incessant rain:rolleyes:

Makes you wonder why we bother!...................................BECAUSE WE LOVE IT:thumbsup::clap::D

My RF900 is just loving this weather :hihi:
Need to get out more methinks :thumbsup:

By the way, the horse & jockey has a bike night on wednesdays - fair few always turn up..

By the way, the horse & jockey has a bike night on wednesdays - fair few always turn up..

I know the name but cannot remember the location:huh:
Nowt new there then:heyhey:

Why is it you never see any RF6's on the roads? 900's, yes, but not their little siblings. Used to have a RF600R back in '94, first proper road bike:bigsmile:

THe pubs address is 250 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, S6 4EF.

I have seen a couple of RF6's but as you say, they are as rare as rocking horse s**t

anyone know where i can ride my dirt bike? its not road leggal :(

anyone know where i can ride my dirt bike? its not road leggal :(

Not on the roads that's for sure:nono:

Locally there are a few places in Doncaster, although you'll need some form of trailer/van etc to get the bike there.
Good luck anyway, have fun:thumbsup:

not a ride out but a meet at the anchor pub in oakerthorpe (near clay cross chesterfield) every thursday night from april till october time

lots of like minded indviduals all types of bikes and some classic cars

The New Norfork pub on manchester road, riverlin is now under new managment, bikers will be given a real welcome as the landlady is herself a biker. pub grub teas and coffees and all the other snacks and drinks available, with offers for bikers on most of the food and tea and coffee, bike meets and events are in the pipeline and anyone wanting to hold an event at the pub will be made most welcome. the pub has been left to its own devices for far too long and now its time to make it a bikers haven, rock music it by the order of the day, although we can cater to most tastes as long as its rock, rock or errrrmmm rock. tel 01142309253

yeh and its on the busy biker run through to ladybower etc

the pub is great loads of parkin, in fact with all the land that comes with the place it would easly be good for a small rally. had chat with shaz last night ( land lady ) and b & b is also gonna be on the cards at some stage if ya find ya have drank too much to make the ride home. its an ongoin venture but hopfully with the support of bikers it will be a great place to go any time of the year.

the pub is great loads of parkinHow nice, do they do any other sorts of food there?

My dads got a CBF 1000 and he goes with a group of bikers every year on regular ride outs. I often goes as a passenger.

They go every where and often there are new bikers joining the group.

There really organised and are usually from spring till beginning of october. :hihi:

How nice, do they do any other sorts of food there?
yep, shaz who now runs the new norfork, is tryin to cater for most peoples tastes. includin a veggie menu. her home made meat and potato pie is amazin, and ya get loads too. so ya dont feel ya need to order another meal just to fill ya up. and call it greed on my part but i hate it when ya order food and a plate the size of a saucer arrives with a burger the size of a smartie on it. hope to see ya there some time:thumbsup:

The New Norfork pub on manchester road, riverlin is now under new managment, bikers will be given a real welcome as the landlady is herself a biker. pub grub teas and coffees and all the other snacks and drinks available, with offers for bikers on most of the food and tea and coffee, bike meets and events are in the pipeline and anyone wanting to hold an event at the pub will be made most welcome. the pub has been left to its own devices for far too long and now its time to make it a bikers haven, rock music it by the order of the day, although we can cater to most tastes as long as its rock, rock or errrrmmm rock. tel 01142309253

Where abouts is it?

Where abouts is it?
its on manchester road rivelin, its at hollow meadows. if ys go through rivelin towards ladybower, to the post office junction then turn right it just up there on your right hand side,:)

Could all forum bikers subscribe to the following petition and help out your fellow brothers and sisters:wink:

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/reclaimRUPs/sign

Only takes a minute.

Many thanks and remember to pass it on to family and friends.

Thanks for your support and best wishes for the New Year.

just to let you fellow biker know of a forum that i would recomend.

http://www.sheffieldbikers.co.uk

we have a meet every wednesday at the horse and jocky, and have rides out most days when the weather picks up.

cheers

rocks

is this thread still going? does anyone organize any rideouts in the summer months?

sorry in next summer coming 2012.!