Rally Chat Thetford Bash 2019 Rideout - Which Bikes?

[shunter]

No Bike for me

 

[mfw]

Sold my last bike a Triumph Rocket 111 seven years ago.

John.

2300 cc ? Thats a big bike unless you put it alongside a boss hog

 

[Neckender]

2300 cc ? Thats a big bike unless you put it alongside a boss hog

Mine was the Rocket 111 tourer in black yes 2300 cc and very heavy.

John.

 

[tonka]

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Mine was the Rocket 111 tourer in black yes 2300 cc and very heavy.

John.

My Hip is aching just looking at the picture.. Fantastic machine though...
Wife always wanted me to have a Goldwing, told her it's easier for her to get a new bloke with a longer inside leg..

 

[bigtwin]

No Bike for me

Ian

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[DrivingMissDaisy]

None for me thank you

 

[hilldweller]

My Hip is aching just looking at the picture..

You need to try a KTM390. Cost nothing, weigh nothing, HUGE fun.

Wasn't someone selling one on here ?

 

[Spriddler]

Can't wait to join the Hell's Anginas ride-out.

 

[tonka]

You need to try a KTM390. Cost nothing, weigh nothing, HUGE fun.

Wasn't someone selling one on here ?

YUK... Not my style at all..

Saw a Van Van 200 when in Benidorm.. That may be more my style, new version not the old ones.

 

[hilldweller]

YUK... Not my style at all..

Saw a Van Van 200 when in Benidorm.. That may be more my style, new version not the old ones.

Oh !

How about the Honda Grom ?

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[Themselves]

 

[Themselves]

Alas, my beautiful bike. Where are you now .

 

[Ufudu]

C’mon folks, help to make a curious old man happy, and, if you’re going on the ride out, provide this first timer an indication of which bikes you plan to take on the ride out.

@Neckender @Al-Di @Tanya_and_Mick @Theonlysue
@Jimbohorlicks @The Dotties @Chocy boy @toledo @Viennese @Floydster @TheBig1 @Two on Tour @BONZO @Antique @fullfat @tonyandcarol @hilldweller @reg holmes @oppy
@meanders
@Bulldog Boxy @Madcaravanner @JaG @Shade @St Ivian @Marty Gilly and Pup @Oscar @ourcampersbeentrashed @Keypresser @flatpackchicken @Long distance Paul @RedFrame @RS_rob
@Janine
@Hils and Glenns @Rosemary1 @Teasy2007 @DrivingMissDaisy
@Armytwowheels
@Pam
@Suemar
@BrentnElaine
@Larby
@cruiser
@OG1
@Ukbandit
@TrebleH
@KassBMW
@RFS
@gillnphil
@George Graham
@chris vickers @Bob Norton @Ufudu @Tony n @Bulldog Boxy @speedway @tonka @Dawn B @shunter @Clive @cliffandger @Spriddler @Ven @lugnutt
@Les
@Shiny Paul.

Ian

Don’t have a bike anymore Ian. Not since I was 18

 

[bigtwin]

Don’t have a bike anymore Ian. Not since I was 18

Ian

 

[bigtwin]

Alas, my beautiful bike. Where are you now .

Worth a bit now!

Ian

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[RS_rob]

well I am still in need of a tow bar & a trailer, I have a quote & am going out to look at trailers on monday but I am rocking the Honda CB650F which has a sting its tail

 

[bobandjanie]

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Brother in law had a blue one in the early 80s, lovely bike.
At that time I had a blue Honda Gold Wing, my mates said what you got yourself an old mans bike for, maybe we liked a bit of comfort, and when you think back and what we sold them for should have kept it. Bob.

 

[Neckender]

I sold my 1954 Sunbeam S7 in 2003 I really regret it now, I sold it for £1800 and it was in very good condition.

John.

 

[Jaws]

I will be on BMW1200 GS LC
Darrell will be on the same
Jay will be on a slightly earlier BMW 1200 GS

Looking at the list I will rethink the destination

 

[Jaws]

@bigtwin - Honda MSX125 (or Ducati 999)
@gillnphil - Sym 200i hdx.
@Silver-Fox - CCM 650

How far do you guys feel comfortable going ?

Alright for us big boys but may well change my ride out bike to a little scoot to ensure I am on a level playing field so to speak

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[bigtwin]

@bigtwin - Honda MSX125 (or Ducati 999)
@gillnphil - Sym 200i hdx.
@Silver-Fox - CCM 650

How far do you guys feel comfortable going ?

Alright for us big boys but may well change my ride out bike to a little scoot to ensure I am on a level playing field so to speak

How far were you thinking?

I’m up for a ride but wouldn’t want to disrupt the enjoyment of you guys so could dip out if it was big miles.

Ian

 

[Silver-Fox]

How far do you guys feel comfortable going ?

Any one that’s ridden a CCM will know the comfort mileage limit is around 30 miles

Or as far as it keeps going for as you know @Jaws

 

[Jaws]

How far were you thinking?

I’m up for a ride but wouldn’t want to disrupt the enjoyment of you guys so could dip out if it was big miles.

Ian

Not a problem at all I shall find a venue worth a visit about your range

 

[Gaston aires]

30 miles round trip would be good. In your hands.
Phil

 

[Jaws]

30 miles round trip would be good. In your hands.
Phil

30 mile round trip will not get us much out of Thetford..

Here is what I have come up with

From the site, ride to Watton ( nice twisty road ), and then northeast to Route 11 Diner for coffee/ breaky what ever.. ( total about 28 miles )
After the stop on to Bressingham Steam museum ( 10 miles )
Spend a while there before returning to base. ( about 15 miles )

what say you guys ?

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[Gaston aires]

Sounds nice, I will decide at the time. I don’t want to cramp you real bikers style.
Phil

 

[Jaws]

Sounds nice, I will decide at the time. I don’t want to cramp you real bikers style.
Phil

Dont worry about that Phil.. I shall lead and quite happy to stick to others pace

 

[hilldweller]

Any one that’s ridden a CCM will know the comfort mileage limit is around 30 miles

Or as far as it keeps going for as you know @Jaws

Talking of which.........

 

[bigtwin]

30 mile round trip will not get us much out of Thetford..

Here is what I have come up with

From the site, ride to Watton ( nice twisty road ), and then northeast to Route 11 Diner for coffee/ breaky what ever.. ( total about 28 miles )
After the stop on to Bressingham Steam museum ( 10 miles )
Spend a while there before returning to base. ( about 15 miles )

what say you guys ?

That would work fine for me.

50 miles, I’d do that in my sleep!

Ian

 

[Jaws]

Talking of which.........

I do not think I would put too much stock in what the 'expert' has to say ...Using the front brake on the loose ?? Not something I think I would be doing.
Mind you, if that is what they wanna consider off road riding it kinda sums it all up !
Gawd knows how they would get on riding the Yorkshire steps !

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