QUOTE(Matlock @ Tue 15th Sep 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The road to Applecross
" If I dig deep enough , I'm sure I find a cure for snoring. "
Good photos, Chris.
Edited by Geordie Guy, 15 September 2009 - 07:46 pm.
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#261
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Posted 15 September 2009 - 07:45 pm
The road to Applecross
" If I dig deep enough , I'm sure I find a cure for snoring. "
Good photos, Chris.
I'm a TDM SNOB !!!! "Adventure before Dementia"
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Posted 15 September 2009 - 07:52 pm
You didnt find it on Saturday night, 
I needed double ear plugs,
But then you were not the only 1
I needed double ear plugs,
But then you were not the only 1
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Posted 15 September 2009 - 08:23 pm
QUOTE(TDMTAM @ Tue 15th Sep 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I take you enjoyed the road to & around Applecross area then, well worth the visit.TAM
I loved it Tam 
, I've stuck the route we went on Google maps as I intend to do it again. Without a doubt it was the best ride I've ever done - Thanks to Joe and Peter for sharing it with us.QUOTE(Paddy900 @ Tue 15th Sep 2009, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You didnt find it on Saturday night, I needed double ear plugs, But then you were not the only 1
Pot - Kettle - Black... And exactly where did you put the second set of ear plugs?
I needed double ear plugs, But then you were not the only 1 Edited by Matlock, 15 September 2009 - 08:24 pm.
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#264
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Posted 15 September 2009 - 08:28 pm
Hi Lads, cheers for posting all the superb pics, looks like you all had a great time,
even knocked it off with the weather
Once again sorry i couldn`t make it
maybee next time
cheers ajfergie......
even knocked it off with the weather
Once again sorry i couldn`t make it
maybee next timecheers ajfergie......
#265
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Posted 15 September 2009 - 09:02 pm
QUOTE(Matlock @ Tue 15th Sep 2009, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pot - Kettle - Black...
on Sunday night, somebody and somebody else, were in harmony !
I was trying to recorded it !
I could'nt find my camera in the dark !
Then somebody else started talking in afrikanse in their sleep .......
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#266
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Posted 16 September 2009 - 01:13 pm
A few more pix - hopefully!
http://s811.photobuc.../zz40/Nanook45/
This might work better as a slideshow http://s811.photobuc...mp;t=1253107030
http://s811.photobuc.../zz40/Nanook45/
This might work better as a slideshow http://s811.photobuc...mp;t=1253107030
Edited by Nanook, 16 September 2009 - 01:19 pm.
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#267
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Posted 16 September 2009 - 02:07 pm
Some Great Pic's there 
.... and some fookin milage covered 
.... and some fookin milage covered
#268
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Posted 16 September 2009 - 08:00 pm
QUOTE(Matlock @ Tue 15th Sep 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HawMaw performs the traditional checking of the oil routine familiar to all 850 riders. Although I mustn't take the piss as Johhny's 900 had a low oil light on saturday and needed a top-up. I bollocked him for showing up the 900s in front of the 850 riders, then my light came on on Monday morning!
I must appologise to all the 900 riders for such appauling behaviour.
I had a brilliant time and really enjoyed meeting you all. Can't wait for the next gtg.
Me and Dave got back at about 6 on sunday after setting off at half 9, so a rather long day. Did 430 miles on the way back, so I think we did good.
Here are some of my pics.
On the way up from Glasgow
Big Daves, village people outfit ( did they have a camp copper?)
Colin and Dave at the comando memorial
Romantic meal for two
"You show that picture anyone and I'll rip out your spleen, boy!!!)
It's bloody weird that far north
but Big Dave quite liked it
All ready to roll saturday morning
wanna the best road of the day
The TDM line up
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Posted 16 September 2009 - 09:35 pm
QUOTE(JONNYBRAY @ Wed 16th Sep 2009, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's bloody weird that far north
but Big Dave quite liked it
but Big Dave quite liked it
i thought that was eccles at first
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#271
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Posted 17 September 2009 - 04:26 pm
Hello peeps
finally able to post some of my piccies after getting photobucket to accept my uploads, god it's an arsey site is that !
Rannoch Moor on the journey North, as usual chaotic disorganistion .
A handsome bike in handsome surroundings
The commando monument I think - no cake though !
Sunshine in Aviemore as organised and paid for by Joe
Another ad-hoc stop - still no cake !
The Aviemore chair lift, where chairs are lifted according to AE - yes you're right, no cake !
Carpe meerkats - looking for cake ??
Glen Coe on our journey back South
The road disappearing over Rannoch Moor, a wild awesome place where dinosaurs still roam
Twas a great weekend, with great company from far and wide and great roads. Some of those Cairngorm routes were awesome.
After the misty and drizzley start JB and myself had an uneventful journey home, with a non stop leg from Glasgow to Huddersfield.
Funny thing happened though.
A trailer carrying a tractor passed us as we were having a Coke and a KitKat at the burgervan on the hairpin bend just coming off Rannoch Moor. We spent the rest of the journey South repassing it, finally putting it behind us in a tailback on the motorway just South of Lancaster.
Just goes to show how much time it takes for petrol and a piss.
Average fuel consumption for the 1150 miles - 66 mpg
Looks as though the next might be in God's county. I shall have to get my thinking hat on and rustle up a few good routes.
BD
finally able to post some of my piccies after getting photobucket to accept my uploads, god it's an arsey site is that !
Rannoch Moor on the journey North, as usual chaotic disorganistion .
A handsome bike in handsome surroundings
The commando monument I think - no cake though !
Sunshine in Aviemore as organised and paid for by Joe
Another ad-hoc stop - still no cake !
The Aviemore chair lift, where chairs are lifted according to AE - yes you're right, no cake !
Carpe meerkats - looking for cake ??
Glen Coe on our journey back South
The road disappearing over Rannoch Moor, a wild awesome place where dinosaurs still roam
Twas a great weekend, with great company from far and wide and great roads. Some of those Cairngorm routes were awesome.
After the misty and drizzley start JB and myself had an uneventful journey home, with a non stop leg from Glasgow to Huddersfield.
Funny thing happened though.
A trailer carrying a tractor passed us as we were having a Coke and a KitKat at the burgervan on the hairpin bend just coming off Rannoch Moor. We spent the rest of the journey South repassing it, finally putting it behind us in a tailback on the motorway just South of Lancaster.
Just goes to show how much time it takes for petrol and a piss.
Average fuel consumption for the 1150 miles - 66 mpg
Looks as though the next might be in God's county. I shall have to get my thinking hat on and rustle up a few good routes.
BD
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#272
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Posted 18 September 2009 - 07:20 am
QUOTE(big dave @ Thu 17th Sep 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello peeps
finally able to post some of my piccies after getting photobucket to accept my uploads, god it's an arsey site is that !
The commando monument I think - no cake though !
Note the careful parking in the disabled spot - you inconsiderate gits - I might need that spot one day[/size]
Sunshine in Aviemore as organised and paid for by Joe
Carpe meerkats - looking for cake ??
Someone mention cake?
After the misty and drizzley start JB and myself had an uneventful journey home, with a non stop leg from Glasgow to Huddersfield.
You should have ridden north and west with us mate - blue skies and fantastic roads...just thought I'd mention it...rub it in like...
Funny thing happened though.
A trailer carrying a tractor passed us as we were having a Coke and a KitK
that'll be Johnny Boy slowing you down mate[size="4"]
finally able to post some of my piccies after getting photobucket to accept my uploads, god it's an arsey site is that !
The commando monument I think - no cake though !
Note the careful parking in the disabled spot - you inconsiderate gits - I might need that spot one day[/size]
Sunshine in Aviemore as organised and paid for by Joe
Carpe meerkats - looking for cake ??
Someone mention cake?
After the misty and drizzley start JB and myself had an uneventful journey home, with a non stop leg from Glasgow to Huddersfield.
You should have ridden north and west with us mate - blue skies and fantastic roads...just thought I'd mention it...rub it in like...
Funny thing happened though.
A trailer carrying a tractor passed us as we were having a Coke and a KitK
that'll be Johnny Boy slowing you down mate[size="4"]
Edited by Nanook, 18 September 2009 - 07:22 am.
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#273
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Posted 18 September 2009 - 09:10 am
[quote name='Geordie Guy' date='Tue 15th Sep 2009, 10:02 PM' post='134812']
on Sunday night, somebody and somebody else, were in harmony!
I'll have you know I resent that remark. It's a well known fact that the Fatchap doesn't snore, fart, drink, smoke or associate with mucky women!
Life's hardly worth living at all
on Sunday night, somebody and somebody else, were in harmony!
I'll have you know I resent that remark. It's a well known fact that the Fatchap doesn't snore, fart, drink, smoke or associate with mucky women!
Life's hardly worth living at all
#274
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Posted 18 September 2009 - 12:12 pm
Just had a bit of a working out.
Total mileage 1199
Total fuel 89.95ltrs.
= 60.6mpg.
You can't argue with that, not at the speeds we were riding (Off road, and on the Highland Autobahn)
What a bloody good bike the TDM is!!
Big Dave did better, but he's a bit of a dodderer. Fancy being overtaken by a tractor!!
Total mileage 1199
Total fuel 89.95ltrs.
= 60.6mpg.
You can't argue with that, not at the speeds we were riding (Off road, and on the Highland Autobahn)
What a bloody good bike the TDM is!!
Big Dave did better, but he's a bit of a dodderer. Fancy being overtaken by a tractor!!
#275
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Posted 18 September 2009 - 01:50 pm
Hi Peeps, Just arrived home this morning after a great weekend with great company. I stayed on longer than originally planned due to a slow recovery rate from imbibing too much of the local fire water, and a little sojourn up to Wick to visit some friends, what a great road ride that A9 is, very little traffic, sweeping bends with enough interest to keep you from nodding off, yeah that's what we like. 
Managed to cover 1,750 miles @ 54.9mpg, however, oil consumption was a whopping 2.4ltrs, but there again Mk1's are renown for being oil burners. Will have to decide whether to rebuild or retire her and do as Curtis Mayfield sings and 'Move on up' and get a 9er? 
What do you guys think? 
Looking forward to the next G2G.
Charlie
Managed to cover 1,750 miles @ 54.9mpg, however, oil consumption was a whopping 2.4ltrs, but there again Mk1's are renown for being oil burners. Will have to decide whether to rebuild or retire her and do as Curtis Mayfield sings and 'Move on up' and get a 9er? What do you guys think? Looking forward to the next G2G.
Charlie
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To Do List - HID Bi-Xenon Projectors - MRA Vario Screen.
To Do List - HID Bi-Xenon Projectors - MRA Vario Screen.
#276
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Posted 19 September 2009 - 07:00 pm
Just a final note from me on the G2G 2009. I had a brilliant time, it was great to meet all the people that I had only conversed with previously.
Many thanks to Joe for the wonderful rideout on sunday. I have never seen scenery like that before.
For those of you who went home on sunday, look on" google images applecross photos," and see what you missed.
Once again, many thanks everyone, I will see you all next year, and I'll try not to snore too loud!
#277
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 07:07 am
QUOTE(The Thigh @ Fri 18th Sep 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Managed to cover 1,750 miles @ 54.9mpg, however, oil consumption was a whopping 2.4ltrs, but there again Mk1's are renown for being oil burners. Will have to decide whether to rebuild or retire her and do as Curtis Mayfield sings and 'Move on up' and get a 9er? What do you guys think?
What do you guys think? Do a compression test, then pour a bit of oil in each cylinder and do it again, my guess is you'll see an increase in compression with the extra oil due to worn piston rings, which is what I had. More info here and here. Doing the work yourself you're looking at around £200-£300, not far short of the cost of a second hand engine but at least you know the history.
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#278
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 08:09 pm
great pictures.. some disturbing ones... but overal excellent shots!
what a bit of nice weather can do hey
great stuff!!!!!!!!! nearly put up my TDM for sale ... but after seeing this... ill give it another year or two
what a bit of nice weather can do hey
great stuff!!!!!!!!! nearly put up my TDM for sale ... but after seeing this... ill give it another year
or two
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#279
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Posted 22 September 2009 - 09:23 pm
QUOTE(Guinness @ Mon 21st Sep 2009, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
great stuff!!!!!!!!! nearly put up my TDM for sale ... but after seeing this... ill give it another year or two
or twoWHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT
Get a grip of yourself by the shoulders and "SHAKE" vigourously any such Silly ideas right out of your head
Edited by Hartside Man, 22 September 2009 - 09:24 pm.
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Posted 23 September 2009 - 09:34 am
Any videos yet??
Colin ?
Ivan ?
BD
Colin ?
Ivan ?
BD
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