QUOTE(ChrisG @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
2.5 days to go and in keeping with tradition...
Yep,
Shortly to be followed by Tonski ripping something from his, maybe Wednesday night, 6 hours beofre you go.
What you doing Chris?
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 11:32 am
Yep,
Shortly to be followed by Tonski ripping something from his, maybe Wednesday night, 6 hours beofre you go.
What you doing Chris?
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 12:00 pm
Myself & Colin (AKA Fatchap) have booked an extra night at the bunkhouse on the Sunday, anyone else doing the same, or going to be around for a Sunday rideout? Not sure where to go yet, probably best to watch the weather and decide on the Sunday morning. John O'Groats looks tempting though, I've never been - 148 miles from Aviemore, along the East coast according to Google. Is it a worthwhile rideout?
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 12:03 pm
QUOTE(Matlock @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Myself & Colin (AKA Fatchap) have booked an extra night at the bunkhouse on the Sunday, anyone else doing the same, or going to be around for a Sunday rideout? Not sure where to go yet, probably best to watch the weather and decide on the Sunday morning. John O'Groats looks tempting though, I've never been - 148 miles from Aviemore, along the East coast according to Google. Is it a worthwhile rideout?
I'm staying up for a few more days, was planning on going to Applecross on the Sunday. But im booked into the loch ness SYHA for the sunday night.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 01:34 pm
QUOTE(Matlock @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Myself & Colin (AKA Fatchap) have booked an extra night at the bunkhouse on the Sunday, anyone else doing the same, or going to be around for a Sunday rideout? Not sure where to go yet, probably best to watch the weather and decide on the Sunday morning. John O'Groats looks tempting though, I've never been - 148 miles from Aviemore, along the East coast according to Google. Is it a worthwhile rideout?
I was thinking of staying the Sunday night also, not booked anything so will probably decide on Saturday....
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 01:58 pm
QUOTE(Matlock @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Myself & Colin (AKA Fatchap) have booked an extra night at the bunkhouse on the Sunday, anyone else doing the same, or going to be around for a Sunday rideout? Not sure where to go yet, probably best to watch the weather and decide on the Sunday morning. John O'Groats looks tempting though, I've never been - 148 miles from Aviemore, along the East coast according to Google. Is it a worthwhile rideout?
J o'G is a bit of a disappointment (read shithole) kinda dreary and dull - better route would be up the A9 to Bettyhill and cut across the 897 to the north coast, turn west towards Tongue and either down the middle to Lairg, or better still keep west and down the A838I won't be up to Aviemore til around 7pm - could someone keep me a lower bunk in the quiet room please??? 
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 02:07 pm
I'm carrying my tent have no fixed date I have to be home, so am planning on another day or two in Scotland.
Took the front wheel to get ballanced (got a noticable wobble at about 40mph) and when I took the calipers off noticed my brake pads probably won't make it to Scotland and back
QUOTE(CatsBum @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep,
Shortly to be followed by Tonski ripping something from his, maybe Wednesday night, 6 hours beofre you go.
What you doing Chris?
Shortly to be followed by Tonski ripping something from his, maybe Wednesday night, 6 hours beofre you go.
What you doing Chris?
Took the front wheel to get ballanced (got a noticable wobble at about 40mph) and when I took the calipers off noticed my brake pads probably won't make it to Scotland and back
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 02:23 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm carrying my tent have no fixed date I have to be home, so am planning on another day or two in Scotland.
Took the front wheel to get ballanced (got a noticable wobble at about 40mph) and when I took the calipers off noticed my brake pads probably won't make it to Scotland and back
Took the front wheel to get ballanced (got a noticable wobble at about 40mph) and when I took the calipers off noticed my brake pads probably won't make it to Scotland and back
i have spare dunlopads for bluespots, shout if you want me to bring em to the hartside workshop and camping ground
cats is correct
will be fitting bits tonight 
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 04:44 pm
QUOTE(Nanook @ Sun 5th Sep 2010, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Went into Roo's leap toask about the 10% service charge - they won't waive it! So I've booked us into Paparock for 8pm on Saturday night - they were more tha happy to look after us and it is biker-friendly to boot. Also confirmed breakfast at the Cairngorm Hotel for 08.30 on Saturday and Sunday for approximately 10 of us.
Joe, can you book me in for breakfast and dinner too. Apologies for leavin it late.Johnny WQUOTE(Matlock @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK with me - see you there Bobajob. 
I'll also be travelling up from Glasgow on friday. I'll meet you guys at Morrisons.Johnny W
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 05:52 pm
QUOTE(JohnnyW @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll meet you guys at Morrisons.
Perfect, see you all at Morrisons.
I'll PM you all my mobile number.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 06:57 pm
QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
won't be up to Aviemore til around 7pm
I wont be heading up until after work on Friday so it will be *ish before I arrive. Paparocks sound good for Saturday night, & if I can I will join you for the breakie on Saturday morning.
See you then.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 07:59 pm
QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
J o'G is a bit of a disappointment (read shithole) kinda dreary and dull - better route would be up the A9 to Bettyhill and cut across the 897 to the north coast, turn west towards Tongue and either down the middle to Lairg, or better still keep west and down the A838I won't be up to Aviemore til around 7pm - could someone keep me a lower bunk in the quiet room please???
Thanks Dandy, like this? I likee
Can't do anything about the bunk though mate, they won't let me set foot in the quiet room 
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 09:19 pm
QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
.................or further west to Durness if time/weather permit......................down the 838
yup durness on a sunny day = Bliss the road down over kylesku *sp Bridge is a cracker and never seen a copper up there yet LOL
Edited by Hartside Man, 06 September 2010 - 09:24 pm.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 09:40 pm
QUOTE(JohnnyW @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Joe, can you book me in for breakfast and dinner too. Apologies for leavin it late.Johnny WI'll also be travelling up from Glasgow on friday. I'll meet you guys at Morrisons.Johnny W
No problem Johnny, look forward to seeing you.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 09:45 pm
QUOTE(Hartside Man @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yup durness on a sunny day = Bliss the road down over kylesku *sp Bridge is a cracker and never seen a copper up there yet LOL
Sunday is looking better & better!
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 09:28 am
A good run in the north east is:Start Aviemore, A95 to Grantown on Spey - Aberlour - Keith, and Gordonstown, B9022 to Portsoy (a lovely 18th c harbour, A98 to Huntly, A97 to Rhynie and Bellabeg, A944 to Cockbridge, A939 to Lecht Ski Centre - Tomintoul and Grantown on Spey, then back to Aviemore. Distance is 175 miles. If it's wet in the west and the north this would make a good alternative as it's drier in this part of Scotland. Can some clever clogs turn this into a map as the one I've produced I can't upload for some reason.
QUOTE(Matlock @ Mon 6th Sep 2010, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Myself & Colin (AKA Fatchap) have booked an extra night at the bunkhouse on the Sunday, anyone else doing the same, or going to be around for a Sunday rideout? Not sure where to go yet, probably best to watch the weather and decide on the Sunday morning. John O'Groats looks tempting though, I've never been - 148 miles from Aviemore, along the East coast according to Google. Is it a worthwhile rideout?
I'll be around on the Sunday evening but won't be staying at the bunkhouse - SWMBO has decreed! But a couple of pints will be in order!
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 09:53 am
QUOTE(Nanook @ Tue 7th Sep 2010, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A good run in the north east is:Start Aviemore, A95 to Grantown on Spey - Aberlour - Keith, and Gordonstown, B9022 to Portsoy (a lovely 18th c harbour, A98 to Huntly, A97 to Rhynie and Bellabeg, A944 to Cockbridge, A939 to Lecht Ski Centre - Tomintoul and Grantown on Spey, then back to Aviemore. Distance is 175 miles. If it's wet in the west and the north this would make a good alternative as it's drier in this part of Scotland. Can some clever clogs turn this into a map as the one I've produced I can't upload for some reason.I'll be around on the Sunday evening but won't be staying at the bunkhouse - SWMBO has decreed! But a couple of pints will be in order!
Does this look right?
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 02:25 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 7th Sep 2010, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks very similar route to last years Saturday rideout apart from the Port Soy leg! Could go to Cullen and have some Skink!
Edited by The Thigh, 07 September 2010 - 02:46 pm.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 02:42 pm
Fitting new PR2's tomorrow, oil & filter change, bleed rebuilt brake calipers, put 2 litre of oil in topbox! Jobs a carrott. Aviemore here we come! (in a cloud of blue smoke.) 
Matlock will meet you and Fatchap at Forton at 9.00 on Friday for the jaunt up North!
Matlock will meet you and Fatchap at Forton at 9.00 on Friday for the jaunt up North!
Edited by The Thigh, 07 September 2010 - 02:45 pm.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 02:49 pm
QUOTE(The Thigh @ Tue 7th Sep 2010, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Matlock will meet you and Fatchap at Forton at 9.00 on Friday for the jaunt up North!
Excellent, the more the merrier. Want to PM me your mobile number Charlie? Mines on it's way to you.
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