I have some stabilizers here somewhere. I'll measure em up and drop them over
Seriously though, let me know if u need my garage/coffee/etc.
East Anglian Meet - 5th April 2008
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#381
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Posted 05 April 2008 - 10:25 pm
Tony, Sorry to read about the off, pass on best wishes. Is he coming on the IRLRTT?
I have some stabilizers here somewhere. I'll measure em up and drop them over
Seriously though, let me know if u need my garage/coffee/etc.
I have some stabilizers here somewhere. I'll measure em up and drop them over
Seriously though, let me know if u need my garage/coffee/etc.
#382
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 05:04 am
QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tony,Warren&Mel home safe, but warren and trixy returned on the back of a recovery truck after a slight incident coming out of sudbury when he found a large brick or 2 in the middle of the road
trixy aint looking so good
trixy aint looking so good
Shit and he was doing a brilliant job, glad he is OK and Trixy is savable. Tell him to keep taking the tablets.
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#383
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 05:27 am
A sad aspect to a nice day - hope it all works out OK.
Boyoboy, though, were we ever lucky with the weather yesterday, 'cos this morning.....:
Boyoboy, though, were we ever lucky with the weather yesterday, 'cos this morning.....:
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 05:50 am
I think it's safe to say we picked the right day!
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 08:29 am
QUOTE(Pict @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ahem - photofiles are password protected!
Opps. Edited.
Haven't had that sort of prob before. Sorry chaps, still learning.
And still not working.
Edited by Catteeclan, 06 April 2008 - 08:36 am.
#386
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 08:51 am
QUOTE(Hawmaw @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is that the one off ebay where the seller said the motor had been re-built ?
That'll be the one
Pants that Hutch had an off, glad he all right
sounds like it hard one to avoid
Give him some strong painkillers Tone & take him out fer a drink tonight
Painkillers should dull the pain, but the swelling will remain
Crossborders is impressive tho'
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Edited by jht, 06 April 2008 - 08:52 am.
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
All Trashed Now... Pants... its a Cat B Mwahahaha it lives again!!
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
#387
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 09:08 am
Nice work with the pics everyone. Wish I'd done me hair. And I wish I'd brought a camera.
Looking out the window this morning we definitely picked the best day - we've got horizontal snow here in Naarfolk. Not nice.
My personal conclusions from yesterday:
1- Carpedians are a bloody great bunch of people
2- TDMs are without doubt extremely cool bikes (and TRX's are pretty special, too)
3- I'm not a fast rider (to start with I was 4th in the line and scared myself
. New underwear and straight to the back!) Need more practice I reckon.
4- Yellow is definitely the best colour!
Looking out the window this morning we definitely picked the best day - we've got horizontal snow here in Naarfolk. Not nice.
My personal conclusions from yesterday:
1- Carpedians are a bloody great bunch of people
2- TDMs are without doubt extremely cool bikes (and TRX's are pretty special, too)
3- I'm not a fast rider (to start with I was 4th in the line and scared myself
. New underwear and straight to the back!) Need more practice I reckon.4- Yellow is definitely the best colour!
1996 TDM850 in Yellow, Motad Nexxus, MK1 bashplate, Acerbis handguards, K&N, Xenons, Aux lamps, Bluespot calipers, Renthal 755 bars, DIY panniers, JBX-inspired gear indicator. (Currently not on the road.)
- Look at Daniel's website, if you can be arsed.
- The mighty Hot Cold Ground, purveyors of quality blues. Featuring 2 Carpedians: Me- lead vocals/guitar: Trevini - guitar
- Daniel's 2010 Nurburgring Trip Blog
- If you like my animated TDM avatar, nick it here:http://danielcarway....X-900-150px.gif. Full-size version: http://danielcarway....3VD-4TX-900.gif
Bikes wot I have had and dun't have any more: 1983 Honda CB125TDC, 1976 Kawasaki S1C (early KH250 stroker triple), 1986 Honda VF500F2, 1992 Kawasaki KLE500.
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 09:13 am
QUOTE(sidestand @ Sat 5th Apr 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry Stormy - I thought the Trixxie was Andrea's 
With regard to another run, I was saying to Tony at the last cafe, that I ought to sort out something along the lines of my Lincoln/Wolds routes, or South Lincs/Leics/Rutland area if'n anyone' interested ? & it's not too far Norf to make all yer noses bleed
With regard to another run, I was saying to Tony at the last cafe, that I ought to sort out something along the lines of my Lincoln/Wolds routes, or South Lincs/Leics/Rutland area if'n anyone' interested ? & it's not too far Norf to make all yer noses bleed
re : TRX owner... nay, its mine, but since she has passed her test and wants a bike, I can't see the point of buying yet another one (we already have 4 split between here and Germany), she may as well have one of my UK based ones, so she has first dibs on it if she wants it, but she isn't sure which to have, either the TRX or the TDM, so this weekend is a trial riding session so she can make her mind up. Methinks I'll be saying goodbye to the TRX ............ sniff....
Dependant on dates, we're definitly up for a Rutland Leicestershire, south Lincs runout. I have some cracking routes based around this area (Peterborough / Grantham / Melton /Uppingham / Rutland etc).
How did your lad enjoy the dayout?
RIP STORMY - killed by careless driver Oct 2009
currently owned ....
1996 YAMAHA TRX850 gone away for little holiday with Andrea
1997 YAMAHA TDM850 which are obviously an acquired taste. I fink I'm starting to get it now.....
1998 DUCATI 748 ... one way of keeping an old man broke.
1999 YAMAHA Thunderace there is STILL no finer motorcycle
2008 SUZUKI Bandit 1250SA ...... fecked by yours truly, but ......... still fitted with the worlds most uncomfortable bike seat. ouch!
currently owned ....
1996 YAMAHA TRX850 gone away for little holiday with Andrea
1997 YAMAHA TDM850 which are obviously an acquired taste. I fink I'm starting to get it now.....
1998 DUCATI 748 ... one way of keeping an old man broke.
1999 YAMAHA Thunderace there is STILL no finer motorcycle
2008 SUZUKI Bandit 1250SA ...... fecked by yours truly, but ......... still fitted with the worlds most uncomfortable bike seat. ouch!
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 09:21 am
Sure is a nice looking TRX, Mike, but then again, so is your TDM. Having seen yours close up, I could be tempted by one as a project. The R1 front end certainly finishes it off nicely.
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 09:41 am
Eeek, sorry to hear about Tony's TRX, glad rider is ok 
How many of you turned up? We need some names to photos!
Stormys Trixie does look good
How many of you turned up? We need some names to photos!
Stormys Trixie does look good
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 09:49 am
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Sun 6th Apr 2008, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How many of you turned up? We need some names to photos!
Look below for link to my site
Sorry can't remember all the names but let me know and will put them on!!!
Sorry caerbannog I did take it fairly easy just sped up for corners then slowed down
cos I can go silly on those roads anytime....I must admit it good look good when I looked behind pulling out of juctions and going round roundabouts though seeing 4,264,581 TDM's and a trixys behind inc a SLIVER 1 Landy
Just abit peed that I didn't get any shots of TonyDevil cos everythime we stopped he had to have something too eat
Edited by Jolly Giant, 06 April 2008 - 09:55 am.
My Super Modded TDM has gone to a new home
I'm now a carbon whore!
#392
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 09:56 am
QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Sun 6th Apr 2008, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just abit peed that I didn't get any shots of TonyDevil cos everythime we stopped he had to have something too eat
Well now he's come off his diet he's got several stone to put back on
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 11:15 am
Woke-up this morning still with a grin on my face thinking about what a great day we had yesterday until I read the reports about Warren's off. I'm now feeling bloody awful because had I put my brain into gear I perhaps could have prevented it. As some of you know, the M11 was closed south bound so took Tony's and Jolly's advise about going back via Chelmsford and the A12 via the A134, the same route that Tony and Warren would use. I too only just missed that bloody brick whilst following a line of traffic but never thought to stop to go back and move it in my rush to get home. I am so very sorry indeed and feel really gutted but obviously relieved that he is basically OK. Tony, please pass-on my regards to Warren and tell him what a great job he did in holding his own against the fast experienced riders.
Hope you can patch-up the trixie ok as well.
Finally, a big thanks to Jolly and Landy for arranging a great G2G and to all that made the day.
Hope you can patch-up the trixie ok as well.
Finally, a big thanks to Jolly and Landy for arranging a great G2G and to all that made the day.
Now on 9er number 2 .....
#394
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 11:42 am
QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Sun 6th Apr 2008, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As some of you know, the M11 was closed south bound
Tell me about it! Anybody know what happened? I took the Bishops Stortford/Stansted turnoff (eventually) and the roundabout/flyover system was absolute mayhem, not helped by ongoing roadworks/lane closures and traffic being fed back up off the southbound side. Some interestingly inventive use of the hard shoulder and other trickery by people desperate to catch a plane etc.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#395
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 12:39 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Sun 6th Apr 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well now he's come off his diet he's got several stone to put back on
He didn't overdo it too much.............My Chris helped him out with the Cheesecake & sweets
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
#396
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 01:20 pm
QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Sun 6th Apr 2008, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
. I too only just missed that bloody brick whilst following a line of traffic but never thought to stop to go back and move it in my rush to get home. I am so very sorry indeed and feel really gutted but obviously relieved that he is basically OK.
There's the old "Chaos Theory" kickin in again
My Super Modded TDM has gone to a new home
I'm now a carbon whore!
#397
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 05:31 pm
I'M STILL ALIVE.................... YAY 
Went to the hospital today to get checked over and nothing broken, just a bruised and sore body (and ego!), can't move my neck great deal, left leg, right arm, stomach, shoulders and wrists all hurt - apart from that, I'm all good!
Thanks for all your comments everyone, and the offer of the stabilizers CatsBum, I migh take you up on that, lol! I went out clubbing in town last night and tried to use the line "I'm lucky to be here tonight cos' I had a horrible near-death bike crash earlier, and I could do with someone to make me feel better" to all the girls - didn't bloody work at all still, had a good night though - from what I remember.
However, I have accomplished a lot in one day, had and really enjoyed my first bike meet, met loads of great people and had my first off - quite funny how I crashed in Suffolk and ended up in Essex
This isn't going to stop me, gonna get staight back on the saddle as soon as my TDM is ready or Trixie is back together (if Tony will ever trust me with her again!!!). After my fun ride on Trixie yesterday, i has only confirmed that I want one
Looking very much forward to the next meets and Ireland.
Went to the hospital today to get checked over and nothing broken, just a bruised and sore body (and ego!), can't move my neck great deal, left leg, right arm, stomach, shoulders and wrists all hurt - apart from that, I'm all good!
Thanks for all your comments everyone, and the offer of the stabilizers CatsBum, I migh take you up on that, lol! I went out clubbing in town last night and tried to use the line "I'm lucky to be here tonight cos' I had a horrible near-death bike crash earlier, and I could do with someone to make me feel better" to all the girls - didn't bloody work at all
still, had a good night though - from what I remember.However, I have accomplished a lot in one day, had and really enjoyed my first bike meet, met loads of great people and had my first off - quite funny how I crashed in Suffolk and ended up in Essex
This isn't going to stop me, gonna get staight back on the saddle as soon as my TDM is ready or Trixie is back together (if Tony will ever trust me with her again!!!). After my fun ride on Trixie yesterday, i has only confirmed that I want one
Looking very much forward to the next meets and Ireland.
TRX - Red/Black, 2000, sunny day toy and commute to work if weather is good
TDM - Red, 1991, touring bike and commute to work if weather not so great
TDM - Red, 1991, touring bike and commute to work if weather not so great
#398
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 05:36 pm
QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Sun 6th Apr 2008, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just abit peed that I didn't get any shots of TonyDevil cos everythime we stopped he had to have something too eat
I got one of him eating, I'll upload it soon, and all my other pix
TRX - Red/Black, 2000, sunny day toy and commute to work if weather is good
TDM - Red, 1991, touring bike and commute to work if weather not so great
TDM - Red, 1991, touring bike and commute to work if weather not so great
#399
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 06:11 pm
QUOTE(Hutch @ Sun 6th Apr 2008, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
gonna get staight back on the saddle as soon POSSIBLE!!
get back out asap even if its on the 125 would be my advice!
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
All Trashed Now... Pants... its a Cat B Mwahahaha it lives again!!
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
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Posted 06 April 2008 - 06:21 pm
meet up photos
TRiXy damage assessment
top fairing & mirrors etc
looks like the fairing frame can be saved, not sure about the clipon yet, its sheared a bolt that holds inplace on the top yoke but not sure if its bent
front wheel is big time buckled both sides and looks out of allignment too, dont think it'll be able to be straightened, also tyre will need replacing coz of the impact
gear lever, although it seems to have straightened out ok
left hand switch gear and clutch lever/mount
rear under try will either need reinforcing around the indicator mount or replacing as its cracked
zorst damage will mostly polish out (and then i'll swap them round so remaining scars are on the inside)
repaired the hole in the rear/side of the clocks today
alternator cover i luckily have a spare or 2 floating around, but prolly wont worry about changing it til service time
tank has a couple of minor dinks, not gonna worry unless a decent one turns up at silly money
TRiXy damage assessment
top fairing & mirrors etc
looks like the fairing frame can be saved, not sure about the clipon yet, its sheared a bolt that holds inplace on the top yoke but not sure if its bent
front wheel is big time buckled both sides and looks out of allignment too, dont think it'll be able to be straightened, also tyre will need replacing coz of the impact
gear lever, although it seems to have straightened out ok
left hand switch gear and clutch lever/mount
rear under try will either need reinforcing around the indicator mount or replacing as its cracked
zorst damage will mostly polish out (and then i'll swap them round so remaining scars are on the inside)
repaired the hole in the rear/side of the clocks today
alternator cover i luckily have a spare or 2 floating around, but prolly wont worry about changing it til service time
tank has a couple of minor dinks, not gonna worry unless a decent one turns up at silly money
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me 
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