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Post by m40man on Mar 30, 2016 17:41:41 GMT
The original challenge was for mopeds only so as far as I'm concerned anything over 50cc is cheating and I win on moral grounds (even if I don't actually complete....................again)  In your dreams ..... First run: Open to vehicles of less than 100cc, though 125cc will be accepted,if you can prove you owned the vehicle before January 2015 2016 Run: I was thinking Saturday the 17th September, Usual rules 100cc or less, or a 125 if you have owned since before the 1st of January |
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Post by ContourMac on Mar 30, 2016 20:06:04 GMT
The original challenge was for mopeds only so as far as I'm concerned anything over 50cc is cheating and I win on moral grounds (even if I don't actually complete....................again) In your dreams ..... First run: Open to vehicles of less than 100cc, though 125cc will be accepted,if you can prove you owned the vehicle before January 2015 2016 Run: I was thinking Saturday the 17th September, Usual rules 100cc or less, or a 125 if you have owned since before the 1st of January I was referring to the "FS1E's are much faster than AP50's" thread which was where the C2C first was discussed. |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Mar 30, 2016 21:29:28 GMT
In your dreams ..... First run: 2016 Run: I was referring to the "FS1E's are much faster than AP50's" thread which was where the C2C first was discussed. Ah, we are developing, by 2025, we will be running Honda cb1200n's, Honda S900's and Kamakazi KE1100's  |
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Post by bev on Mar 31, 2016 7:34:20 GMT
I was referring to the "FS1E's are much faster than AP50's" thread which was where the C2C first was discussed. Ah, we are developing, by 2025, we will be running Honda cb1200n's, Honda S900's and Kamakazi KE1100's I'll never have the 1200 shoehorned in by the back of 8 tonight. |
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Post by m40man on Jul 9, 2016 10:51:37 GMT
On last year's C2C, there were some particularly hurtful remarks about the sticky-outy nature of my KE100'a rear indicators. I have thought about this relentlessly & finally this morning applied more advanced engineering techniques, to keep the indicators in their standard places. This has involved the use of a totally different rack, & yes, it's possible that from behind the indicators may now be obscured by luggage, but in the universally recognised traditions of style over function, I'm content with that. Mr Plod, should he be less content, will have to catch me first  . I do have a question though. This set-up uses less cable-ties. Is there an optimum number I should be aiming for, to guarantee happiness ?  |
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Post by bev on Jul 9, 2016 17:03:15 GMT
On last year's C2C, there were some particularly hurtful remarks about the sticky-outy nature of my KE100'a rear indicators. I have thought about this relentlessly & finally this morning applied more advanced engineering techniques, to keep the indicators in their standard places. This has involved the use of a totally different rack, & yes, it's possible that from behind the indicators may now be obscured by luggage, but in the universally recognised traditions of style over function, I'm content with that. Mr Plod, should he be less content, will have to catch me first . I do have a question though. This set-up uses less cable-ties. Is there an optimum number I should be aiming for, to guarantee happiness ? It's looking remarkably tidy. Are you considering the use of 2 stroke this year ?  |
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Post by bev on Jul 9, 2016 17:05:42 GMT
for the sign up sheet we are currently planning on 3 Bev's attending, Bev, Bevy and Allan.
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Post by m40man on Jul 9, 2016 17:58:03 GMT
It's looking remarkably tidy. Are you considering the use of 2 stroke this year ? Not sure yet. New piston & rings versus a bottle of 2-stroke oil, price-wise, it's a close call  . |
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Post by ContourMac on Jul 10, 2016 8:36:03 GMT
Having had a couple of issues  on last years steeds I've taken a leaf out of Martin's book and acquired a "reasonably priced" KE100 for this years event. However having purchased said eBay item it would appear the price has reflected the quality and the gaitors were not fitted to protect the chrome but rather to hide the pitting! Have sent the forks away to be rechromed but advised that turnaround is 8 weeks which is cutting it fine! Work on the RG50 Gamma restoration has been accelerated to give a backup plan |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jul 10, 2016 13:12:11 GMT
Having had a couple of issues on last years steeds I've taken a leaf out of Martin's book and acquired a "reasonably priced" KE100 for this years event. However having purchased said eBay item it would appear the price has reflected the quality and the gaitors were not fitted to protect the chrome but rather to hide the pitting! Have sent the forks away to be rechromed but advised that turnaround is 8 weeks which is cutting it fine! Work on the RG50 Gamma restoration has been accelerated to give a backup plan Don't worry I have a cunning plan, that doesn't involve a trip to Wantage  |
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Post by bev on Jul 11, 2016 7:43:13 GMT
You waiting until the 'donor bike' arrives in Cumbria ? I think even he'd notice if his forks dropped off. |
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Post by bev on Jul 11, 2016 8:01:50 GMT
Is anyone camping this year ?
I have Travelodge Scarboro' booked but might change the plan since 3 of us will be there.
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Post by ContourMac on Jul 11, 2016 8:19:44 GMT
Is anyone camping this year ? I have Travelodge Scarboro' booked but might change the plan since 3 of us will be there. Debs & I are booked in the Mayfield Seamer which is just around the corner from the campsite that the others used last year. |
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Post by bev on Jul 11, 2016 8:43:13 GMT
Is anyone camping this year ? I have Travelodge Scarboro' booked but might change the plan since 3 of us will be there. Debs & I are booked in the Mayfield Seamer which is just around the corner from the campsite that the others used last year. Alas no rooms available at the Mayfield.
Booked into a farm B&B in Seamer Scarborough. Cheaper than Travelodge in Scarborough.
It isn't a big place our B&B is just up the road from the Mayfield.
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Post by m40man on Jul 11, 2016 9:43:12 GMT
I've decided to camp again this year. This is because: 1. I've forgotten how uncomfortable & cold I got last year. 2. I love the additional weight of camping gear as it helps me keep my speed down . |
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Post by bev on Jul 11, 2016 10:51:50 GMT
I've decided to camp again this year. This is because: 1. I've forgotten how uncomfortable & cold I got last year. 2. I love the additional cushioning of camping gear around me as it helps me when I fall off . Corrected for you.
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Post by ContourMac on Jul 11, 2016 12:56:22 GMT
I've decided to camp again this year. This is because: 1. I've forgotten how uncomfortable & cold I got last year. 2. I love the additional weight of camping gear as it helps me keep my speed down . Your memory is worse than you thought as your camping gear was in the back of the Transit van Debs was driving. On an entirely unrelated subject: 1: Are you planning on going away and testing the camping gear for a few days but leaving your KE100 at your house? 2: What are the current condition of the forks on said KE100? |
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Post by m40man on Jul 11, 2016 14:12:01 GMT
Your memory is worse than you thought as your camping gear was in the back of the Transit van Debs was driving. Not on the return leg, to Penfold Palace . On an entirely unrelated subject: 1: Are you planning on going away and testing the camping gear for a few days but leaving your KE100 at your house? 2: What are the current condition of the forks on said KE100? 1. I will be away for a week soon. 2. Affixed to a KE100. Sweet of you to enquire . |
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Post by m40man on Jul 11, 2016 18:18:47 GMT
Work on the RG50 Gamma restoration has been accelerated to give a backup plan If you spent less time driving the cab on that comparison site advert, you'd be done by now |
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Post by ContourMac on Jul 11, 2016 19:16:28 GMT
Work on the RG50 Gamma restoration has been accelerated to give a backup plan If you spent less time driving the cab on that comparison site advert, you'd be done by now They don't call me "The Knowledge" for nothing  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jul 11, 2016 20:08:14 GMT
If you spent less time driving the cab on that comparison site advert, you'd be done by now They don't call me "The Knowledge" for nothing What work, you bought it in near mint condition? Anyone got a Honda 400/4 barrel lying in their garage? |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jul 11, 2016 20:10:08 GMT
Have booked Friday night @allenby Maryport, however don't fancy camping it ,as us softie southerners are camp anyway, plus my restricted Ape Red Rose will have its work cutout with 18.5 stone aboard so very many tunes will be played on its six speed box without the encumbrance of folded tent and all. I therefore favour somewhere comfortable for the Saturday, sorry Bevs, probably at Scarbro's Travelodge, (and not lose my prepayment for room and morning nosh, as with the Potteries run my knee leg simply wasn't up to) The place I stayed in,overlooking Robin Hoods Bay when collecting the Harrier Dinghy (that I have since sold on,covering my costs etc), Apparantly it is September that is their busiest time. Because the disgustingly fit and probably criminally insane walk from Cumbria to there. Oh well each to their own. I figure cyclists ( trick ones) also do it , as a couple of weeks back I heard someone near our table on an evening out, mentioning Robin Hoods Bay and said something about a sore butt but is going despite, unless by some rediculous coincidence he is doing the Tiddler run too. Notwithstanding I will be doing the run in both directions, however is there anywhere to leave the car whilst participating? Not in the surf bar is it? |
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Post by ContourMac on Jul 11, 2016 20:50:18 GMT
They don't call me "The Knowledge" for nothing What work, you bought it in near mint condition? Anyone got a Honda 400/4 barrel lying in their garage? Hardly mint. You may be confused with bruv's bike. Mine needs new headlight, lots of attention to the wiring and a respray. |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jul 12, 2016 7:38:42 GMT
Not in the surf bar is it?  ? The Baywatch Hotel, sorry every pub and bar in the Maryport area has a different name to that which is above the door |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jul 12, 2016 7:41:27 GMT
Not in the surf bar is it? ? The Baywatch Hotel, sorry every pub and bar in the Maryport area has a different name to that which is above the door |
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Post by bev on Jul 12, 2016 7:43:48 GMT
The Baywatch Hotel, sorry every pub and bar in the Maryport area has a different name to that which is above the door FFS I hope we're not going to have to watch Gav ride around in red shorts trailing a plastic float. |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jul 12, 2016 8:00:46 GMT
The Baywatch Hotel, sorry every pub and bar in the Maryport area has a different name to that which is above the door FFS I hope we're not going to have to watch Gav ride around in red shorts trailing a plastic float. Oh I do hope not |
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Post by bev on Jul 12, 2016 8:17:54 GMT
It's looking remarkably tidy. Are you considering the use of 2 stroke this year ? Not sure yet. New piston & rings versus a bottle of 2-stroke oil, price-wise, it's a close call . You need to exercise better bargain hunting skills. I got several 2 stroke bottles for 50p each in Tesco, they were selling them off.  |
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Post by m40man on Jul 12, 2016 12:05:59 GMT
I got several 2 stroke bottles for 50p each in Tesco Cool - they'll be in the support van then . |
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Post by bev on Jul 12, 2016 13:30:08 GMT
I got several 2 stroke bottles for 50p each in Tesco Cool - they'll be in the support van then . I doubt they'll last that long, you do realise you're meant to keep the thing topped up, don't you |
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on last years steeds I've taken a leaf out of Martin's book and acquired a "reasonably priced" KE100 for this years event. However having purchased said eBay item it would appear the price has reflected the quality and the gaitors were not fitted to protect the chrome but rather to hide the pitting! Have sent the forks away to be rechromed but advised that turnaround is 8 weeks which is cutting it fine!
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