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Post by m40man on Oct 28, 2013 22:49:59 GMT
This is the sign-up sheet for the Jan Jolly 2014. Meeting here: King Alfred's Cafe 18/20 Wallingford Street Wantage Oxon OX12 8AX Eating available from 9:30am (turn up sooner if you want - but an hour should be time enough!) .... in time for a departure at 10:30am, into the wilds of Wiltshire. Expect to cover approx. 120 miles, finishing around 4pm, before it gets totally dark. Post here if you fancy coming along - practice runs will be advertised, so you will have the chance to help me test the roads & the breakfast  . |
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Post by Fiasco on Oct 28, 2013 23:00:43 GMT
but expect to cover approx. 100 miles, finishing around 4pm, before it gets dark. Can you let us know the bike to helicopter ratio for these miles please ? :-) |
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Post by Flymo on Oct 28, 2013 23:20:47 GMT
And a sheet ice probability forecast would be good too
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Post by Fiasco on Oct 28, 2013 23:32:41 GMT
And a sheet ice probability forecast would be good too  |
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Oct 28, 2013 23:36:32 GMT
Well I'll be there same as every year (except when I am too much of a softy (thats heavy snow or sheet ice)).
Neil
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Post by Pops on Oct 28, 2013 23:58:42 GMT
Just let me know when your first practise is
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Post by Fiasco on Oct 29, 2013 8:45:56 GMT
Just let me know when your first practise is Think it depends on the availability of the industrial ice cube maker  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Nov 2, 2013 20:24:51 GMT
Put Me down, I fancy going to this one!
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Post by teejayexc on Nov 2, 2013 21:54:40 GMT
Tentatively yes, but only if it's warmer darn sarf than oop norf.
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Post by Fiasco on Nov 2, 2013 22:27:58 GMT
Tentatively yes, but only if it's warmer darn sarf than oop norf. I will offer: 2:1 on Trev turning up, 3:1 on Clive and evens on IBS |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2013 9:37:30 GMT
Tentatively yes, but only if it's warmer darn sarf than oop norf. I will offer: 2:1 on Trev turning up, 3:1 on Clive and evens on IBS Bit strange betting on me when I am not on the sign up list  |
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Post by Fiasco on Nov 3, 2013 10:52:02 GMT
I will offer: 2:1 on Trev turning up, 3:1 on Clive and evens on IBS Bit strange betting on me when I am not on the sign up list Take it you don't want to bet on yourself then :-) |
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Post by richmayn on Nov 3, 2013 11:39:32 GMT
I'll be there . Mrs M may join on pillion (I've put the winter lining in her kit just in case!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2013 14:15:03 GMT
Bit strange betting on me when I am not on the sign up list Take it you don't want to bet on yourself then :-) Yeah, probably a good chance I won't be there. |
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Post by billywhizz on Dec 13, 2013 12:37:56 GMT
Getting a bit close to this now,.
where and what time is the meeting up point, or is it guess work as not many cafes around wantage!
weather quite mild at present, may just be warm enough for me to try to get there!! without the tin can
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Post by m40man on Dec 13, 2013 14:29:23 GMT
where and what time is the meeting up point, or is it guess work as not many cafes around wantage! Time as specified in original post . Where is altogether more vague - after I 'tested' the proposed cafe for you, the owner announced he would probably close after Christmas  . But there are actually plenty of alternatives close to Wantage. (If there wasn't, wouldn't the guesswork be less ? ) Expect a definitive venue shortly  . |
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Post by Fiasco on Dec 13, 2013 15:20:45 GMT
Where was that nice Garden Centre Cafe' we went to once, where that crazy woman wanted to buy my Divvy 900 for her husband. Think I was with you Martin? Or H's good for me |
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Post by crickleymal on Dec 13, 2013 16:08:46 GMT
Where is altogether more vague - after I 'tested' the proposed cafe for you, the owner announced he would probably close after Christmas . Do you have that effect on all cafes you visit? Or was it the threat of a visit from Neil? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2013 19:47:23 GMT
Will decide nearer the time, as Dave said, it's currently 3:1 odds  |
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Post by pilninggas on Dec 15, 2013 9:48:52 GMT
I'll stick myself down provisionally for this, did it in 2011, but not last winter.
Let us know of start point when confirmed.
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Post by m40man on Dec 15, 2013 10:27:16 GMT
Due to popular demand, original post updated with run start details . |
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Post by Fiasco on Dec 15, 2013 20:11:39 GMT
Praying that a carnivore will turn up at one of the rehearsals to try out the breakfast Will watch out for the dates Dave |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2013 13:00:29 GMT
If the weather stays ice free, I'll probably drag my mate Ian along (CBR1000F)
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 19, 2013 20:21:01 GMT
I tried the Ural out at the weekend in the wind and rain, whilst I was out the starter motor packed up, it has a kick start, but I don't seem to have the knack, the sidecar rail seems to get in the way, it was on a hill so managed to bump start it, removed the starter and the solenoid seemed stuck, it's a car type starter where the solenoid throws the starter pinion out, and connects the juice to the motor, I have it apart currently and it's corroded, it should just clean up though, so I still plan on coming on the ural, but if it fails then I am thinking of bringing the Fz6, if I do come on the ural, then I think I should be excused marking duties, maybe be back marker!
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Post by Fiasco on Dec 19, 2013 20:34:32 GMT
You might end up as run leader Ian, Martin is bound to want a ride in the side car |
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Post by teejayexc on Dec 19, 2013 21:44:20 GMT
A sidecar led run, fantastic. Dunc may even turn up, he's in training....  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 19, 2013 22:16:02 GMT
Nice mz250, there, if Martin is planning on wearing a mankini, then he is not getting anywhere near!
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 20, 2013 19:33:18 GMT
I tried the Ural out at the weekend in the wind and rain, whilst I was out the starter motor packed up, it has a kick start, but I don't seem to have the knack, the sidecar rail seems to get in the way, it was on a hill so managed to bump start it, removed the starter and the solenoid seemed stuck, it's a car type starter where the solenoid throws the starter pinion out, and connects the juice to the motor, I have it apart currently and it's corroded, it should just clean up though, so I still plan on coming on the ural, but if it fails then I am thinking of bringing the Fz6, if I do come on the ural, then I think I should be excused marking duties, maybe be back marker! Starter motor cleaned, solenoid cleand and a smear of dialectic grease on the moving parts, replaced the starter relay, so it now starts on the button! |
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Post by m40man on Dec 22, 2013 11:35:49 GMT
You might end up as run leader Ian, Martin is bound to want a ride in the side car Hmmm, well the Fazer 600 disappointed big-time this morning, coughing & spluttering to the point of being unrideable  . So you might be right  . Not much opportunity to look into it before the run, so I hope Ian brings a cushion for me to sit on so I see out & point directions . |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 22, 2013 11:54:49 GMT
You might end up as run leader Ian, Martin is bound to want a ride in the side car Hmmm, well the Fazer 600 disappointed big-time this morning, coughing & spluttering to the point of being unrideable . So you might be right . Not much opportunity to look into it before the run, so I hope Ian brings a cushion for me to sit on so I see out & point directions . There is always the TRX |
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