if you arent so sure, get wicky to do it by snailmail, he'll even include pictures that will convince her to let you go
German TDM club 2008 meeting
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#101
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 02:25 pm
yeah sure it will......just convince her you had an amnesia attack and you'll be fine
if you arent so sure, get wicky to do it by snailmail, he'll even include pictures that will convince her to let you go
if you arent so sure, get wicky to do it by snailmail, he'll even include pictures that will convince her to let you go
"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
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 05:07 pm
QUOTE(Dannyboy @ Tue 19th Feb 2008, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just had a run through of the route on Google Earth. My house to Langenei is 584 miles and should take 10 hours.
My butt cheeks are hurting just at the thought. Sure looks an interesting ride with loads to see. I could do with an address for the hut so as to check out the local roads in the area. Looks like they had some nasty flooding by the river last summer and some of the local residents have posted pictures on Google Earth.
Check list completed so far.
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New front pads.
Front and rear Road pilot 2s.
Tom Tom Europe vii. (Bargain)
Bag lux fitted.
New KnN filter.
Time off work booked.
Passport arrived safe and well.
To do.
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Save some dosh for the trip.
Sort out my lectrics as they are still Straight to battery.
Think about booking the crossing.
Tell the wife. (Dont think the old "just popping out to get a loaf" is going to work this time)
My butt cheeks are hurting just at the thought. Sure looks an interesting ride with loads to see. I could do with an address for the hut so as to check out the local roads in the area. Looks like they had some nasty flooding by the river last summer and some of the local residents have posted pictures on Google Earth.
Check list completed so far.
............................
New front pads.
Front and rear Road pilot 2s.
Tom Tom Europe vii. (Bargain)
Bag lux fitted.
New KnN filter.
Time off work booked.
Passport arrived safe and well.
To do.
..........
Save some dosh for the trip.
Sort out my lectrics as they are still Straight to battery.
Think about booking the crossing.
Tell the wife. (Dont think the old "just popping out to get a loaf" is going to work this time)
Crikey you are well organised and there's still 3 month to go! We need to find out if bikemadcolin is still comming coz then we can organise the tickets, i'll send him an email to find out and will let you all know
Now on 9er number 2 .....
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 05:51 pm
My MoT runs out 5 May so I'd better get it done early to make sure I've got time to fix anything if it fails (should be fine though). ANyone know how far in advance you can do it and not loose the remaining time? Is it a month?
Danny, if you've just invested in a Tomtom take a read of this thread on CMC for someusefull bits of additional sofware you might like.
Danny, if you've just invested in a Tomtom take a read of this thread on CMC for someusefull bits of additional sofware you might like.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now 
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 06:04 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 19th Feb 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ANyone know how far in advance you can do it and not loose the remaining time? Is it a month?
28days/1month
"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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Posted 19 February 2008 - 07:49 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 19th Feb 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My MoT runs out 5 May so I'd better get it done early to make sure I've got time to fix anything if it fails (should be fine though). ANyone know how far in advance you can do it and not loose the remaining time? Is it a month?
Danny, if you've just invested in a Tomtom take a read of this thread on CMC for someusefull bits of additional sofware you might like.
Danny, if you've just invested in a Tomtom take a read of this thread on CMC for someusefull bits of additional sofware you might like.
Computer wizardry I calls it. Mind you that bit about pin number 2 is very handy to know.
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 11:57 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 19th Feb 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ANyone know how far in advance you can do it and not loose the remaining time? Is it a month?
You need to take our old MOT with you or they won't post date the new one.
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Posted 24 February 2008 - 09:53 pm
hi guys not sure if i can make german trip my eldest if of to the states that same weekend might have to do the fair well thing but il keep you all posted ok go ahead and book your tickets il have to do mine when i know whats going on sorry to mess any of you around see you all soon.
keep it on the black stuff and ride safe
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Posted 25 February 2008 - 06:53 pm
QUOTE(bikemadcolin @ Sun 24th Feb 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys not sure if i can make german trip my eldest if of to the states that same weekend might have to do the fair well thing but il keep you all posted ok go ahead and book your tickets il have to do mine when i know whats going on sorry to mess any of you around see you all soon.
Cheers for letting us know BMC, hope you can make it.
What do all the rest of you want to do regarding ticket booking? As you may have read before, I'm only booking one way as I'm extending my trip for another week or so and may come back via another route. Idea's welcome
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Posted 26 February 2008 - 02:24 pm
QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Mon 25th Feb 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cheers for letting us know BMC, hope you can make it.
What do all the rest of you want to do regarding ticket booking? As you may have read before, I'm only booking one way as I'm extending my trip for another week or so and may come back via another route. Idea's welcome
What do all the rest of you want to do regarding ticket booking? As you may have read before, I'm only booking one way as I'm extending my trip for another week or so and may come back via another route. Idea's welcome
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I dont think we need to rush as I dont think we will get a discount for booking only 3 bikes for the crossing. The only problem I can see is that we are going over a bank holiday weekend. We could do with looking at a meet up time and location this side of the channel as we can then decide what time crossing we would require. Got to take into consideration the 1 hour time difference between UK/Germany. Europe + 1 hour to UK. I am happy to burn through to the destination point but it may be nice to see the countries we travel through and perhaps take some pickies to post up when we get back.
Personally Ive been working me middle aged tits off for the last couple of months and am looking forward to just chillin on me bike and only worrying about whats around the next bend.
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Posted 26 February 2008 - 04:16 pm
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You need to take our old MOT with you or they won't post date the new one.
No need now as it's all computerised and dated automaticly.
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Posted 26 February 2008 - 06:12 pm
QUOTE(Dannyboy @ Tue 26th Feb 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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I dont think we need to rush as I dont think we will get a discount for booking only 3 bikes for the crossing. The only problem I can see is that we are going over a bank holiday weekend. We could do with looking at a meet up time and location this side of the channel as we can then decide what time crossing we would require. Got to take into consideration the 1 hour time difference between UK/Germany. Europe + 1 hour to UK. I am happy to burn through to the destination point but it may be nice to see the countries we travel through and perhaps take some pickies to post up when we get back.
Personally Ive been working me middle aged tits off for the last couple of months and am looking forward to just chillin on me bike and only worrying about whats around the next bend.
I dont think we need to rush as I dont think we will get a discount for booking only 3 bikes for the crossing. The only problem I can see is that we are going over a bank holiday weekend. We could do with looking at a meet up time and location this side of the channel as we can then decide what time crossing we would require. Got to take into consideration the 1 hour time difference between UK/Germany. Europe + 1 hour to UK. I am happy to burn through to the destination point but it may be nice to see the countries we travel through and perhaps take some pickies to post up when we get back.
Personally Ive been working me middle aged tits off for the last couple of months and am looking forward to just chillin on me bike and only worrying about whats around the next bend.
I'm happy to travel the day before although I do appreciate that not everyone can get the day off and poor Tony will be playing catch-up anyhow coz he can't finish work early. However, I do think we should get the earliest crossing we can because it takes the pressure off reaching the destination and it will allow us a slightly more leisurely trip the other side. Probably a good place to meet up is clackets lane services on the M25 as I think everyone going will be using that route. What does everyone else think and what time chunnel do you think we should catch?
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Posted 26 February 2008 - 06:36 pm
QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Tue 26th Feb 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
However, I do think we should get the earliest crossing we can because it takes the pressure off reaching the destination and it will allow us a slightly more leisurely trip the other side. Probably a good place to meet up is clackets lane services on the M25 as I think everyone going will be using that route. What does everyone else think and what time chunnel do you think we should catch?
Works for me. Danny's got the longest trip in the morning though I guess it what suits him.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
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Posted 26 February 2008 - 07:38 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 26th Feb 2008, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Works for me. Danny's got the longest trip in the morning though I guess it what suits him.
I guess you're right, he's got a long trip to Dover. We'll have to wait for his input
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Posted 26 February 2008 - 08:39 pm
QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Tue 26th Feb 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess you're right, he's got a long trip to Dover. We'll have to wait for his input
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Ive got the thursday off as well so if you want to go on thursday thats fine. I can also come down south on thursday evening if some one can put me up and then its an early start on friday. I have been given a free pass from the wife so its all good for me.
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Posted 26 February 2008 - 10:59 pm
I can put you up for the night in Aldershot if that's any use to you. About 100 miles of A3/M25/M20 to Dover from here. I'm working Thursday but up for an earlyish start on Friday. We can then take it easy the other side of the channel while Tony plays catchup.
Edited by ChrisG, 26 February 2008 - 11:02 pm.
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Posted 27 February 2008 - 09:47 am
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 26th Feb 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can put you up for the night in Aldershot if that's any use to you. About 100 miles of A3/M25/M20 to Dover from here. I'm working Thursday but up for an earlyish start on Friday. We can then take it easy the other side of the channel while Tony plays catchup.
Chris, if danny stays at yours on the thursday night, I can meet you at your place on Friday morning and we can leave from there together?
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Posted 27 February 2008 - 06:17 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 26th Feb 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can put you up for the night in Aldershot if that's any use to you. About 100 miles of A3/M25/M20 to Dover from here. I'm working Thursday but up for an earlyish start on Friday. We can then take it easy the other side of the channel while Tony plays catchup.
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I love it when a plan comes together. Cheers Chris.
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Posted 27 February 2008 - 06:54 pm
QUOTE(Dannyboy @ Wed 27th Feb 2008, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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I love it when a plan comes together. Cheers Chris.
I love it when a plan comes together. Cheers Chris.
Yeah, this is starting to sound worryingly like a plan.
I'm not good with plans I'll PM you both my contact details before I forget
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
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Posted 27 February 2008 - 07:41 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Wed 27th Feb 2008, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, this is starting to sound worryingly like a plan. I'm not good with plans
I'll PM you both my contact details before I forget
I'm not good with plans I'll PM you both my contact details before I forget
Chris, thanks for the details in the PM...really looking forward to this trip
Now on 9er number 2 .....
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Posted 27 February 2008 - 11:32 pm
had a meeting with my new boss today 
and he's happy for me to carry time-in-lieu over a couple of weeks
so i may not even need to play catch up
he even has more bikes than me
and he's happy for me to carry time-in-lieu over a couple of weeks
so i may not even need to play catch up
he even has more bikes than me
"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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