2009 Uk Run [Archive] - ZL-OA Forums

lee(zl900)

08-12-2008, 10:26 AM

just another thought what about going to the tt race in the isle of man dont no much about it but we could tour the island and watch the racing! we could camp there for 3-5 days.the tt event takes place 30 may-13 june 2009.it is supposed to be an awesome time watching the road racing and a nice island to tour! i think this would be my no1 choice at the moment have a look at the link and post your thoughts back.i would just like to say that i am easy in where to go just as long as we have a good time.

https://www.iomtt.com/

here is a taster from 2007:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gNxJrB_8gHk

monkeyhanger

08-12-2008, 12:30 PM

Tt Races Are Umbelivably Expensive And The Ferries Would Probably Be Already Fully Booked Already,if Anyone Wanted B&b They Would Need To Give 24 Months Notice To Book. Don`t Think I Could Afford Them But Agree Would Be A Good Run. Andy

lee(zl900)

08-12-2008, 12:35 PM

andy i think you could be right i was just looking into it.if it was to be done tents would be the order! nice thought though...

do you know of any more bike festivals which we could tie in with the tour???????

monkeyhanger

08-12-2008, 12:40 PM

What I Would Love To Do Is Start The Tour At Fort William ,most Southerly Point Of Lochness And Tour O The Inverness The Most Northerly Point ,i Know The Scenery If To Die For And The Roads Are Very Good,we Could Then Move On To John O Groats And Tour Down The East Coast ,may Be Pitch Tents In Kawasaki Krazy`s Garden For 1 Night(with His Prior Permission Off Course).when We Agree A Date We Can Look At Rallies Ect. Then
Andy

lee(zl900)

08-12-2008, 12:44 PM

sounds good to me as long as there are plenty of fuel stations!!!!!!!

monkeyhanger

08-12-2008, 12:51 PM

Adam`s Satnav Picks Up And Plots Routes Around Fuel Stops..
Andy

acp

08-13-2008, 08:25 AM

We did quite well with the petrol stations. I did notice there were 1 or 2 that weren't on my satnav, but otherwise it was good. I love having the ability to just hit the tomtom a couple of times and have it plot a route to the nearest petrol station, always good on a ZL.

phill uk

10-26-2008, 08:53 PM

Hello guys,
this UK meet up sounds excellent but just to throw a spanner in the works i live down south in gloucestershire, so one heck of a ride up for me, but the TT sounds a good idea as i was going next year ( although was going on the hondaa CBX ), prices arnt bad and ferries rooms can still be booked no problem also leaving it later somtimes pays off as you get loads of cancellations, you use to have to book a year in advance but not so now,

anyway good idea here and count me in

Regards Phill
right down south !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wink:

monkeyhanger

10-27-2008, 04:17 AM

Hi Phil,i think the tt`s are probably going to be out of my price range,also depends on timing (i work in a school and thus governed by termtime ect.)But theres no reason for us not to head south,maybe wales ,eire(cancelled last year) or the south coast,nice to see a bit more interest i`m still open to suggestions.
Andy

lee(zl900)

10-27-2008, 04:59 AM

i'm easy any where,was looking forward to west-east coast of scotland! never been there. phil i live even further south,(somerset/dorset boarders) adam(acp) done the scotland trip this year so i'm hoping he will lead the way up there!!!

acp

10-27-2008, 05:33 AM

Phil, I'm from Bristol and loved the Scotland trip this year. I covered just under 1200 miles. Next year's trip will be longer, but it should still be just as fun. I'm still up for it, but not sure which bike I'll be on yet, depends on how much the fuel range of the ZL is affected by the stage 3 jetting I've recently had done. But I can also get a mount to put the satnav on the ZX-12R if I decide to take that, so we'll still be ok for fuel stops. I probably won't be taking my 5 litre jerry can if I'm on the 12 though, but it made a nice backrest on the ZL.

Adam

Ibleedpetrol

10-27-2008, 01:45 PM

The Fella & me do a Scotland run every year, last fortnight in August. We got a house in Aberfeldy, a sister in Fife, a mate in Glasgow and an apartment in Aviemore, so we cover a fair bit of it. There's also the Thunder in the Glens HoG rally, bank holiday weekend, up in Aviemore - always a good crack, and reasonably priced as well.

And Gloucester's closer to Scotland than Bristol, Phill! :) (but only just)

Ibleedpetrol

10-27-2008, 01:48 PM

It's a good run through Wales to the Gower, too. Plenty of bike friendly places along the way:)

monkeyhanger

01-06-2009, 05:56 PM

Just been looking at last years pics again and i want to do it all over again,come on brits join in with sugestions ,ideas ,dates ect.Would like to visit kk again if we are welcome(we were very well behaved last time)
Andy

Blagadán

03-20-2009, 01:19 PM

Mmmmmmmm, andys... avatar.......mmmmmm....

(dammit Andy, I cant concentrate when i see those puppies doin their thaaang)

Anyway....

Time for an update from you guys?

I dont think I'll be able to make it (but you never know)..... still, its nice to see you guys meet up? Scotland looks awsome (just had a look at the piccies again).

Dates, headcount?

C'mon guys..... any interest?

Last years uk zl-oa meeting looked like fun.

Blagadán

03-23-2009, 04:36 PM

http://www.ls1.com/forums/images/smilies/tumbleweed.gif

monkeyhanger

03-23-2009, 05:00 PM

cool mate like it,but it tells a tale dunnit:nono::nono:if nobody else is up for it i might have to come accross and admire the sights of ireland first hand.:laughing7::laughing7:
Andy

Blagadán

03-26-2009, 04:27 PM

Scotland teaser..... dial'uppers beware.... lotsa big piccies...

grab a cuppa first, and enjoy...

http://www.biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=69988&highlight=scotland

monkeyhanger

03-26-2009, 04:39 PM

Great pics again mate,be a great ride if you can make it..
Andy:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang:

monkeyhanger

03-26-2009, 04:45 PM

COME PEOPLE LETS SORT SOMETHING OUT OR DO WE JUST DO OUR OWN THING AND FORGET A SEMI-ORGANISED RUN.FEEDBACK WOULD BE GOOD.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
ANDY

Blagadán

03-26-2009, 05:13 PM

Great pics again mate,be a great ride if you can make it..
Andy:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang:

Yeah, I know. Well, I just put a wedge of cash down on a new sled, and a run around scotland with ye might be a good excuse to give it a run......
I'd be lying if I said I wasnt thinking about it andy... It looks like a really beautiful place.
It is a very strong possibility mate. T'would have to be a long weekend and on a shoestring budget, but yeah, I'm tryin.

Anyone else a possibility? Adam? KwakKrazy? Vinny? LEE? Phill? Any of the other UK lads?? Or continental european lads for that matter?

Hows about it?

monkeyhanger

03-26-2009, 05:18 PM

Could always do the camping thing if the old bones are up to it :rotf::rotf:could probably only make a long weekend myself,lets see what the interest is if not might come accross for a tour of the ireland sites,have family place in abbeyliex i might beable to stay at:laughing7::laughing7:.
Lets see.
Andy:laughing7::laughing7:

Blagadán

03-26-2009, 05:34 PM

Long weekends over the next couple of months... by my diary.

April 13th (Eire)
May 4th (UK & Eire)
May 25th (UK)
June 1st (Eire)
August 3rd (Scotland)
August 31st (UK)

vinny

03-29-2009, 09:03 AM

Sorry for not getting involved earlier guys - but still car bound!
Would love to meet up - preferably with bike - but may bring my car if I'm still not ready.
Any dates / venues preferred?
Vinny

Blagadán

03-29-2009, 09:16 AM

Throw some dates in Vin, See what happens.

For me, I recon towards the end of the summer would be my preferred. August bank holiday weekend maybe?
If others came in and suggested earlier dates, I could go with the flow (as long as its not like, next week!!:rotf:).
****, scotland looks beautiful. I've been looking at different websites over the past few weeks and the scenery and roads in Scotland look just unreal. I was gutted that I had to pull out last year, This year, I will do my best to be there. A few days puttin around Scotland, nothin crazy, would be a blast.

acp

04-03-2009, 06:52 AM

Hopefully I'll be up for it, Unfortunately I've got the last 3 weekends in august already booked up, got the Bristol Bike Show 15th-16th, which my bike club has a stand at. Then my bike club has it's 30th Birthday bash 22nd-23rd and it's my birthday weekend on the 29th-30th.

And on top of all that, I've recently been told that I'm being outsourced on the 1st July, so I won't know until then whether they will honour any previously booked holiday. But if you guys decide on a date then I'll book it off and let you know in July if I can make it. Then I'll just have to decide whether to use the ZL or the ZX-12 :icon_twisted:

lowlife

04-06-2009, 11:27 PM

Hey...lookin forward to seein you guys....oh ....wait sorry..you guys have fun and take lots of pics

monkeyhanger

04-09-2009, 05:49 AM

Can we post a list to gauge the amount of interest????
Andy is hoping to be there but need to know pretty soon or i will just atenda few more rallies.It`s not really worth it if there is only 1 or 2 like last year(though i enjoyed last years run).
Andy

Blagadán

04-09-2009, 06:12 AM

I know what you mean, would be a better "event" with half a dozen bikes or so. I'm thinkin the same as you Andy, if theres not a group then prolly better off doin our own thing...

I'm in for now anyway.

1. Blag.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

monkeyhanger

04-09-2009, 09:50 AM

Blag ,my way of thinking at the minute is see who jumps on the wagon if nobody else does why not comeover for the farmyard party,massive event with real good roads /views ect.I reckon adam will be up for that anyway,if you want to ride out i can arrange some good rides even venture into scotland for a day,i have a spare room if you want to stay over a while longer.
http://www.farmyardparty.com/en/farmyard/a6240
Have a look mate it`s a big rally with great bands ect.
Andy:mblah05::mblah05::mblah05:

Blagadán

04-09-2009, 03:15 PM

I'm fu:devil:ked for June, work is sendin me to some mad places that month... I'll keep an open mind tho, ya never know, I might be back b4 the end of the month. I read about the farmyard rally in BSH a while back, looks like a right good un...

Lets see wot happens here on this thread, we might get a few more interested in the original plan...

Thanks for the offer andy, I may take thee up on it yet.:headbang:

b

monkeyhanger

04-09-2009, 03:18 PM

There is another big rally, stormin the castle, might be worth a look. sept.
http://www.storminthecastle.co.uk/
Andy

vinny

04-09-2009, 03:41 PM

Any weekend in August should work for me - what do you guys think?

monkeyhanger

04-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Any weekend in August should work for me - what do you guys think?
This sounds like another definite/maybe,beers on me mate,i owe ya a few.
Andy:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:

Blagadán

04-09-2009, 06:12 PM

This sounds like another definite/maybe,beers on me mate,i owe ya a few.
Andy:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:

And that makes 3...

Dont forget, Adam said he's weekends towards the end of Aug are taken up with other events, so early August for our run perhaps?

any more?

acp

04-12-2009, 03:35 AM

I'm free the first 2 weekends of August, but as I said, I won't know for definite about time off until I've been outsourced at the end of June.

And yes Andy, I should be at the Farmyard this year. I might even have Helen with me, depending on how her back copes with the ZL, or if she's got her own bike. If her back is fine then she'll be on the ZL, and I'll be on my ZX-12 :D

monkeyhanger

04-12-2009, 04:19 AM

And yes Andy, I should be at the Farmyard this year. I might even have Helen with me, depending on how her back copes with the ZL, or if she's got her own bike. If her back is fine then she'll be on the ZL, and I'll be on my ZX-12 :D[/quote]

i`ll see you there,unless it`s raining:rotf::rotf::rotf:
Andy

acp

04-12-2009, 07:38 AM

Rain? Rain? Hopefully there won't be any this year. :help:

Steve (KK) is up for the Scotland run. He's about to move house at the moment and he's said that there isn't as much room at his new one, but I'm sure we'll manage. He's recommended we stop at a place called Applecross, apparently you've got to have been there to believe the view.

He's also asked if we're going to be camping or B&B'ing?

monkeyhanger

04-12-2009, 07:46 AM

Can`t believe he`s moving again,that was the ideal camping spot for the hndreds that will be attending the trip:laughing7::laughing7:.
Pleased all is well with him.I`m for camping to try and keep costs low(works short and cash even shorter).
Andy

acp

04-16-2009, 02:07 PM

I've just been told that when I'm outsourced they will honour any holiday already booked, so if we can get a definite date for this soon then I should be able to make it.

Adam

monkeyhanger

04-16-2009, 04:54 PM

Pretty much anytime august is good for me but will need to know shortly so i can book holidays from work..
Andy

Blagadán

04-16-2009, 05:44 PM

First or second weekend in Aug then (Adams schedule)? I'm good with that, either weekend is fine for me. We have a bank holiday here in Ireland on the first weekend in Aug so that weekend would suit me best.

lets see if Vinny & KK are ok with it. Who do we have so far? Andy, adam, Vinny (maybe), me... KK (maybe). Is that it? Any other takers? Theres a whole bunch of other ZL owners in the UK that are keepin real quiet... I am surprised there is not a lot more interest in this?!

Once we can firm up, I'll go ahead and book my ferry tickets and take advantage of any early booking discounts. At least then, I'll be in for a penny in for a pound.

From my place (A) to MH's place (C), its about 430 miles road trip via sheffield (B) (which would be a good meeting point for me to hook up with southern riders on the M1). I'll probably go through Dublin/fishguard ferry port myself. From Andys house its all northbound from there.

Any ideas on some cool routes once in scotland?

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/Blagadain/map.jpg

monkeyhanger

04-16-2009, 06:32 PM

How many riding days are we planning after my place???i would love the run up loch ness 1day then over to kk`s aberdeenshire next day,then ride back to mine day 3,this would make a 5 day trip for anyone heading up this way,is that too much,i have 2 spare beds and lots of couch space,you might have to share with kia :devil::devil:if she will let ya.
Andy

Blagadán

04-21-2009, 12:55 PM

I think the best route for me (on the irish side) is to head north from my place to Belfast (about 6 hrs ride) and catch a ferry across from there. It'll save me some time and a few hundred miles taking a more direct route north.
I looked at the ferries. Every day a ferry lands in Stranraer, On Thurs, 6.10am, 9.25am, 2.15pm and 7.25pm and on Fri, 6.10am, 9.25am, 1.50pm and 2.15pm... which is cool, gives me lots of options. On arrival in the UK, I can head north in the direction of Glasgow or Edinburgh. we can pick a rendevous point somewhere that I can meet you guys.
I recon Thursday/Friday to Monday will be my window, depending on what you guys are doing... Right now my August planner is clear but who knows what'll happen the closer we get, I'll need to schedule my own time before my boss decides to fill my scheduler for me....

The first weekend in Aug suits me best. What about you guys??

monkeyhanger

04-21-2009, 02:50 PM

Sounds like a good plan Kev,what if we all meet at Stranraer on the thurs/friday and set away from there.We could spend the first night in Stranraer,i know the area pretty well(go fishing there a couple of times ever year((June this year for a week)) we could do b&b first night about£25 pp pn,then head up to fort william,loch ness to inverness,maybe kk`s place,just throwing ideas ,any comments????
First week in aug is good for me.
Andy:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Blagadán

04-21-2009, 03:28 PM

monkeyhanger

04-21-2009, 03:53 PM

This sounds like a goer,if so i won`t be doing the saddlesore 1000,but really looking forward to this run,should get some great photo`s(maybe not too many zl`s though).
Andy:headbang::headbang::headbang:

vinny

04-22-2009, 01:03 PM

Looks like first week in August it is then!
Should have sufficient time to be rolling - if she doesn't find even more jobs for me to do!
Looking forward to it!

monkeyhanger

04-22-2009, 02:07 PM

Looks like first week in August it is then!
Should have sufficient time to be rolling - if she doesn't find even more jobs for me to do!
Looking forward to it!

Pleased your going to make it mate,the more the merrier.If we have an idea of what and were we are going to start and finish we cansrt accomodation/camp sites.We need to know numbers and preferences for overnight stops.
Andy:winkcool::winkcool::winkcool:

Blagadán

04-22-2009, 03:16 PM

Ye have 12 weeks Vinny... time to get yer spanners a wrenching!!!

I booked the time off work today just to be sure I dont get caught out... First weekend in Aug... weyhey.

Last year, Apart from being short on funds, I also had a "honey can ya do" list that was scary. I was well ****ed that I let the list get in the way of some decent saddle time. I know what ya mean when ya talk about yer missus "finding more jobs to do"!!! They have a habit of doing that, dont they??:rotf:

I dont intend to get bogged down with domestic projects this year.... lifes too short.

Plenty of advance warning to our ladies should be the ticket.

Glad yer in Vinny.

MH,
Vin,
Adam,
Blag,

Any word from KK Andy?

Blagadán

04-22-2009, 03:22 PM

Pleased your going to make it mate,the more the merrier.If we have an idea of what and were we are going to start and finish we cansrt accomodation/camp sites.We need to know numbers and preferences for overnight stops.
Andy:winkcool::winkcool::winkcool:

I dont care where we go mate. As long as theres a decent road to follow and some nice scenery to enjoy, I'll be as happy as a pig in sh**.

Oh yeah, no rain would be nice if you can arrange that.......:rotf:

How's about some of the other UK members, any more interest out there??

monkeyhanger

04-22-2009, 04:27 PM

I have a route planned in my head,when i work it out i`ll post it for alteration + comments.Basically first night stranraer,some good roads local with plenty photo opps for the arty farty types,next day run up the coast to fort william,good roads again,decide if we stay the night there or carry on upthe side of lochness to inverness,maybe run to john o groats next day finish around kawasaki-krazy,if thats sounds ok,please input ideas or problems so we can ammend.
Aint got steves number(kk`s)i`ve asked adam to drop him a line see what he thinks.
Andy:pistols::pistols:

monkeyhanger

04-23-2009, 07:40 AM

We could check this out on route.

http://www.mcintyre.demon.co.uk/local/electbrae.htm
the electric brae look it up it`s a bit different.
Andy:headbang::headbang::headbang:

Blagadán

04-23-2009, 09:32 AM

A handy, clickable map of scotland with some suggested routes...

http://www.aboutscotland.co.uk/tour/tourmap.html

monkeyhanger

04-23-2009, 06:26 PM

So shall we pitch tents first night in Stranraer or b&b or elsewhere,i`m in stranraer in june so could make arrangements to suit,what are we thinking???????
Andy

Blagadán

04-23-2009, 08:02 PM

Sher I spose we'll all have a several hunderd miles racked up by the time we get to Stranraer so a nice soft bed in a B&B for the first night wouldn't be a bad idea???

Camping for the rest will keep the £££ down I spose...

What do the rest of ye think?

Make sure theres a pub near by the B&B Andy.... for medicinal purposes of course... lol:rotf:

monkeyhanger

04-24-2009, 03:43 AM

the whole town is pretty much full of pubs never to far to walk mate we stayed at the harbour view guest house last time we were there secure yard out back so will give them a try. Nothing flash but clean and a good breakfast.hope this reads ok i am using my phone while i am at work

acp

04-24-2009, 06:07 AM

Ok, I've booked off from Wednesday 5th - Tuesday 11th Aug. What are the planned days? Will we be meeting at Stranraer on the Thursday or Friday?

Any chance of stopping at yours the night before again Andy?

Oh, is it OK if I invite the girlfriend, or would you guys prefer to keep it a bloke's weekend? She's not ridden for a couple of years, but we went out on the bikes last weekend, me on my ZX-12 and her on my ZL900. She's now looking at getting another bike, as she misses her old one (only got rid of it because she had an op on her back).

Don't worry about upsetting me by saying no to her coming guys, as she doesn't even know I'm asking yet.

I've just sent Steve (KK) a text message with possible dates and plan. I'll let you know when I hear back from him, unless he gets online again and posts on here first.

Adam

Blagadán

04-24-2009, 06:26 AM

Ok, I've booked off from Wednesday 5th - Tuesday 11th Aug. What are the planned days? Will we be meeting at Stranraer on the Thursday or Friday?

Oh 'eck...

You're booking the second weekend in Aug...?

I've booked the first weekend in Aug...

Is it the second weekend in Aug we're doing the run so or have I missed sommit??

acp

04-24-2009, 06:39 AM

That's a good point Blag, I missed the first weekend, D'oh!. Well either way I should be up for it. Between 29th July and 11th August, I'm working 3rd-6th, I've put in for the 5th & 6th off, but I can change that to 3rd & 4th to move it forward a weekend. Either way it gives me a Wednesday to Tuesday gap for the ride. The holiday I've put in hasn't been approved yet, so I can change it before it is, I just need to know definite dates.

Blagadán

04-24-2009, 07:16 AM

Will we be meeting at Stranraer on the Thursday or Friday?
Im planning to head up to Belfast on Thursday night (30 Jul) and get the early Friday ferry over to Stranraer. Hopefully meet with ye and we can ride from there. Will you lads ('n lass) stay in Stranraer on Thurs night??

Other thoughts are that we can all make for Stranraer on the Friday, stay there the Fri night and head north on Sat morning...?:HappyFacePutt5K:

It doesnt have to be Stranraer either :rolleyes2:, we can pick another rendevous town if its more convenient?? Stranraer seems only convenient for me getting off at the ferry, where as for you guys heading up on M6(A74), Stranraer is a 60 mile deviation...

Andy knows the area, he'll have some input. :headbang:

If yer GF wants to come along, I dont have a problem wit it Adam...

I found a good website a while back, http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/dyn/controller/Cartes

When you zoom right in to an area of interest, it has the roads marked as scenic if theres a green band running parallel with the road. If I'm planning a spin over here in Ireland, I have a look at the michelin site and pick out the scenic routes. Very handy link for planning...

Andy suggested an outline route plan:-
Stranraer - Fort William. Fort William - Inverness. Inverness - John O Groats. John O Groats to KK's place..

Sher we can develop on from that or alter routes to catch some extra scenery if need be... I dont know Scotland at all, so I'll be hoping "someone on the ground" makes the cool suggestions...

If we do a run in Ireland some time, I'll be suggesting some routes that I know are good...

Its all good, :headbang:!!! (as long as it doesnt rain.....)

monkeyhanger

04-24-2009, 07:55 AM

Adam your more than welcome to stay over,missus aswell.I have no problem witht the wifey comming along just so long as she don`t swear too much,you know how shy i am.:laughing7:either weekend is good for me,would be good to meet stranraer first night ,thurs????ride north along the coast,i fancy checking out the electric brae at ayr,ride up to fort william and if we are still capable run along loch ness to inverness,they all appear good roads with plenty to see.
Again thats just my idea and open to other suggestions,input from kk would be good.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Andy

monkeyhanger

04-24-2009, 08:17 AM

Can probably accomodate a few more if anyone else wants to break the journey north:help::help:
Andy

Blagadán

04-24-2009, 08:57 AM

One of my mates gave me the loan of his "Billy Connolly, world tour of scotland" DVD... Must have a look at it see if theres anything that takes my fancy...

acp

04-24-2009, 11:28 AM

OK, I'll change my holiday dates to cover 29th July - 4th August. That way I can head to Andy's on Wednesday 29th, then we can make our way to Stranraer on the Thursday to meet Blag on the Friday and head from there. I'm assuming the plan is to be back at your's on the Monday Andy? Then head back to Bristol on the Tuesday?

Oh, and as to sharing with Kia... I think I'd rather take my chances sleeping on the bike out in the road :rotf:

Just told Helen about the Scotland trip, and that she can come if she's got a bike by then, to be told it's not an IF.... She's looking at getting an ER-6F, possibly taking one for a test ride on Monday.

So what bikes are people taking? We know Andy's and Graham's, Blag, will you be taking your ZL or your Suzuki? What about you Vinny? are you going to be on the ZL?

I don't want to be the only one on a ZL and have to be the one finding the petrol stations, again :laughing7:

Adam

Blagadán

04-24-2009, 12:24 PM

So what bikes are people taking? We know Andy's and Graham's, Blag, will you be taking your ZL or your Suzuki? What about you Vinny? are you going to be on the ZL?

I don't want to be the only one on a ZL and have to be the one finding the petrol stations, again :laughing7:

Adam

I would love to ride the ZL around scotland but I'll be taking the Suzuki Adam.

+200 mile tank on that one...

acp

04-24-2009, 02:39 PM

I would love to ride the ZL around scotland but I'll be taking the Suzuki Adam.

+200 mile tank on that one...

That's why I asked Blag, I'd hate to be the only one with a tiny tank again, but if others are taking their ZLs then I'll take mine.

monkeyhanger

04-24-2009, 03:43 PM

You know steve (kk)will be on his,if i had one i may of made it,plenty of fuel stops blag,adam had no bother last year,think Graham will need to keep on eye on fuel if he takes the trike.
Andy

Blagadán

04-24-2009, 03:46 PM

That's why I asked Blag, I'd hate to be the only one with a tiny tank again, but if others are taking their ZLs then I'll take mine.

Yeah Adam, I hear ya. Yer right, it'd be great to have a group of ZL's cruising... that would be something neat to be a part of....

monkeyhanger

04-24-2009, 03:49 PM

unfortunatly i am zl-less so would have to bethe triumph,just sent markzl a pm inviting him and anyother dutch members along.
Andy

Blagadán

04-25-2009, 04:31 PM

If everyone else is bringin their ZL to Scotland, then I'll do the same.... We'll have to change the name tho..."2009 UK run" will have to become something like the "2009 fuel stop run":rotf:

Maybe I'll take off my speedo cable to keep the milage down..:laughing7::no-no-no:

monkeyhanger

04-25-2009, 05:06 PM

Last years pics were of a 1000 and a 900,would be great pics to chuck a 750 in the mix:headbang::headbang::headbang:
but the 1800 is a awesome tool,decisions decisions,mine is easy i only have the rocket for now,though i would be looking at the 900 on the forum if money was a bit better:help::help::help:
Andy

acp

04-26-2009, 03:27 AM

There are a few ZL1000s on ebay at the moment Andy.....

monkeyhanger

04-26-2009, 06:00 AM

There are a few ZL1000s on ebay at the moment Andy.....

I`m really skint for the moment mate or i would of been on them by now,would look real nice in my garage, i would probably only bring it out once a year for the uk run.:no-no-no::no-no-no::no-no-no:
Andy

monkeyhanger

04-28-2009, 03:59 AM

think its about time we had something definite for the run. I think we should meet at stranraer thurs stop over so we can start the ride proper fri morn we only have three days to cover some of the best roads and scenery the country has to offer . Maybe meet tea time thurs .lets see what we are thinking.

acp

05-01-2009, 04:23 AM

Ok, planning in my head so far is: Wed 29th July, head up to Andy's, Thurs 30th, we head over to Stranraer, Fri 31st, meet Blag and tour Scotland until Sun 2nd August, Mon 3rd, head back to Andy's, Tues 4th, head back down to Bristol.

How does that sound? Anything more specific from anyone? Will we all head back to Stranraer to see Blag off, etc?

Adam

Blagadán

05-01-2009, 05:13 AM

Will we all head back to Stranraer to see Blag off, etc?

Adam

I wouldnt want you guys to do that, the trip is short enough as it is...

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 05:34 AM

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 05:39 AM

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 05:45 AM

I wouldnt want you guys to do that, the trip is short enough as it is...

Kev the way i see it is two extra days riding and in my books thats a result,we have a lot of scotland to see in a short period of time so extra days are a bonus in my eyes.andy

Blagadán

05-01-2009, 09:50 AM

I'm going to see if I can get over to the UK on the Thursday. I have some lieu days due to me. I would prefer to get the mundane "carriageway & ferry" journey from home to Stranraer out of the way on Thursday, and get a good rest (yeah right :occasion14:) before we start the enjoyable bit in Scottyland on Fri morn. That would put me in Stranraer on Thurs eve supper time...

I hope I can do that, I'll let ya know. Shouldn't affect yer plans any, it would give the group a bit of flexibility to crack on early on the Friday if we want...:grin:.

Any word from Vinny or KK?

Vin, how are your rebuild plans going? Do you have much to do to get your ZL together? Anything I (we?) can do to help??

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 10:00 AM

Just got of the phone with Steve(kk) he is well ,moving house again causing massive head **** i think.He told me he is 100% there for the run,he will be doing b&b for the run, camping not his thing,he will definatly be on his zl1000 and would appreciate others who can doing the same(i`m forgiven cos i don`t have one).so the numbers are swelling.Any others intrested party`s up for it .
Andy:hello2::hello2::hello2:

Blagadán

05-01-2009, 10:03 AM

he will definatly be on his zl1000 and would appreciate others who can doing the same
Andy:hello2::hello2::hello2:

My ZL will be there... Lookin forward to....... (imagine my best scottish accent here!)

"the gathering of the ZL clan"

I hope ta f*ck she behaves herself on such a long run... May need to pack some tools...

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 10:07 AM

:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:Guess who will be standing out like a spare prick at a brothel then.:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:Good on ya Blag,don`t fancy my chances of having a zl by then.
Andy

vinny

05-01-2009, 12:10 PM

Blagadán

05-01-2009, 12:31 PM

Hi Blag,
I am still hopeful of being on the ZL.
Will need to put radiator and hoses on.
Fill battery with acid - charge and then test electrics.
Flush radiator - several times after running her up to temp - thinking of using Vinegar/water mix.
Refill with fresh water / anti freeze.
Change oil and filters.
This should not take long if I can get the carbs sorted out and make sure the petrol tap will shut off.
Last time I had her running, she spilled gas everywhere and then dumped a load of gas into the oil!
So keep your fingers crossed!

I am with KK - getting to old for tents - so would be looking at a B and B.
Regards,
Vinny

Doesnt sound too bad Vinny, I hope it all goes well for you. I am with you, I've started to buy up the stuff for a fairly comprehensive service also, just to try and make the trip as trouble free as possible... The most I've ever done on the ZL before is about 800 mile RT weekend so the scotland trip will be the longest run I've put her through... "fail to prepare, prepare to fail" rings in my mind...

As for the B&B versus camping... Whaddya others think? Will we forget the tents so (keep the bikes light) and go for B&B's the whole way through the weekend? Or do ye want the Freedom of the camping? i dont mind either way tbh... I do the bike/camping fairly regularly so I'm a bit used to the setup but if the majority would prefer B&B, then all for one, one for all... eh?

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 01:54 PM

acp

05-01-2009, 02:02 PM

I'll be on the ZL then. Don't worry Andy, Helen won't be on a ZL, so you won't be the only one.

The only thing I've got to do on my Eli is replace an O-ring that's leaking a little coolant, then she'll be good to go. I've had RAC cover sorted since last year and I'll also be bringing a small toolkit and maybe some spare cables, speedo and throttle.

I'll also have the 5 litre petrol can on the back again, just in case anyone runs out, and it made a nice backrest.

I'm fine with either camping or B&B, although B&B'ing will not only lighten the bikes, it'll also allow us to set off easier each day and relax more in the evenings. No tents to unpack/pack, etc.

How long does it take to get to/from Stranraer from yours Andy? I was thinking that if Blag is heading back on the Monday then we could all head back to Stranraer with him, then on to yours. Or we could stay in Stranraer again on Monday night and me and Helen could make our way back to Bristol from there on the Tuesday.

Here's a quick routemap of that idea on google maps, which shows as just over 1,400 miles.

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 02:48 PM

its200mile door to door mine to stranraer so probably half hour ride for me on the triumph and about 3hours for the rest lol.andy

Blagadán

05-01-2009, 05:15 PM

if we in the b and b route we will need to plan ahead so we can get booked in different towns or would we after stranraer book into one place central and ride each day in a different direction either way we need to make decisions quick to get booked.andy

I'm liking that idea... :thumbsup:

Inverness seems to be spot on in the middle.. Hows about using there as a central base and venturing to and from there each day...?

monkeyhanger

05-01-2009, 05:22 PM

i`m good with that but lets get views and make it a definite,then we can start to book things.Not sure about hostels ???another thought.i can try to sort stranraer out in june,some places don`t want bikers(b a s t a r d s)so aa personal visit with garruntees of good behaviour.
Andy:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:

acp

05-02-2009, 03:20 AM

So it'll be up to Inverness on the Friday? Then Saturday and Sunday riding out from there, and returning to Stranraer on the Monday?

Sounds good to me, especially as it means the only luggage on the Eli each day will be the petrol can on the back :rotf:

monkeyhanger

05-05-2009, 07:07 AM

Blagadán

05-09-2009, 07:55 AM

sent steve kk a message this morning regarding stopping over at inverness and he is happy with that.i also asked him to try and find some good riding routes for that area him being almost local so must have a better knowledge than most.andy

Nice one Andy, :thumbsup:, keep us posted...

See if Steve can work on getting us some sunny weather too will ya? I'm fookin sick of riding in the drizzly, overcast shiddy weather... :angryfire:

monkeyhanger

05-22-2009, 08:30 AM

Sorry to say i may have to back out from this years run,i`m not writing it of just yet but due to unforseen expenses at home and little private work comming in,it could come to this.Please make no arrangements around me i don`t want to let anyone down.
Adam you r still more than welcome to stop over (you know that)If i can`t make the full week i will ride over to stranraer to meet all involved.
I`m feckin gutted at the minute but **** happens and theres still plenty of time for all things to be resolved.
Like i say if things change try keeping me away.:deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse:
Andy(depressed)

Blagadán

05-22-2009, 08:54 AM

That sucks Andy, I know how u feel.

Hope things improve for you mate.

acp

05-22-2009, 12:46 PM

That sucks Andy, but it's just one of those things I guess.

Are you still doing the Farmyard this year?

Adam

Blagadán

06-08-2009, 10:40 AM

BUMP...

Are there any more interested in goin on this run? I'm having second thoughts tbh. I hoped it would have been more than the couple that have put their names in... Maybe its premature but I'd prefer to do something else if we cant get more interest...

What do you other guys think?

ACP, vinny, KK?

vinny

06-08-2009, 01:18 PM

I am up for just about anything - I am a couple of carb kits away from having an Eliminator that actually works!
Hope I am not tempting fate here!

Let me know what you have in mind and I will try to fit in - especially during the summer hols!

acp

06-09-2009, 03:35 AM

So far it's only me, Helen, Blag, KK and possibly Vinny if he's up and running by then.

You're not alone in having second thoughts Blag, I've been debating it lately as well. Although Helen has just got herself a 2006 ER-6F, so she's just happy to be out riding again.

I'm still happy to meet up no matter how many people are there. Last year it was just me, Andy, Graham and KK, and we had a good time.

Vinny, the proposed plan so far was that we'd be meeting Blag in Stranraer on Thurs 30th July, head up through Fort William and up the side of Loch Ness to Inverness on the Friday. Then use Inverness as a base for some rides over the weekend. Head back to Stranraer on the Monday to see Blag off, then for me I'd probably stay overnight in Stranraer and head back to Bristol on the Tuesday.

Hell, with that plan in my head I'll probably go even if it's just me and Helen, otherwise she'll moan at me for not coming through with a Scotland trip now that she's got a bike again.

Adam

monkeyhanger

06-10-2009, 07:05 AM

to be honest i am still holding hope of making the run but cant promise just yet,what else have you in mind blag does it still involve scotland maybe stay in stranraer and ride out from there? Like i said in an earlier post i will make it over to stranraer to meet all attending just might not complete the tour,
Andy

acp

06-11-2009, 03:35 AM

Talking to Helen last night, she's still happy to do the trip no matter how many people are there, it all depends on how she's getting on with her ER-6F after she picks it up in a couple of weeks.

Andy, give me a shout when you're at the Farmyard and we can meet up.

Adam

monkeyhanger

06-11-2009, 04:35 AM

adam will give you a shout at rally that goes without saying.
I have another idea for our trip,there is a place just outside stranraer who hire out log cabins four berth if we go down this route i can make some enquires next week.
From here we could ride scotland and maybe the lake district..
Just more ideas .
Andy

monkeyhanger

06-11-2009, 08:44 AM

I found this place ,it`s in the middle of nowhere about 10 miles from stranraer,if we fancy my second idea this could prove affordable as 4 people can share.Check it out and feedback,i`m there in 2 weeks for 6 days fishing could check it out if needed.
http://www.ardwellholidaychalets.co.uk/
Andy:winkcool::winkcool::winkcool:

Blagadán

06-12-2009, 07:11 AM

what else have you in mind blag does it still involve scotland

I'm not sure yet Andy. My company dropped a bombshell on us early this week. Everyone received an email, vaguely explaining the uncertain future of the company. I knew that sales had slowed a lot with the recession and all, but having teased out some more info from the directors, it looks like things are going to get a lot worse for us. Investor problems, coupled with a few pulled contracts, have put the company in a bind. Adding that to a significant drop off in sales, and we're facing a bumpy road for the rest of the year. Redundancy was mentioned.

I need to evaluate. I guess my post earlier this week about my having "second thoughts" was a knee jerk reaction. I cant say that I am guaranteed to go on the Scotland trip, thats all.

Uncertain future for me. :dontknow:

Having said that, I might have plenty of spare time to go puttering around Scotland with you guys. It depends on how you look at the situation I guess. :laughing7:

I just need to get my head around it.

Your suggestion about Stranraer is good, but would Inverness not be more central for daytrips? I dont mind either way. I'd be happy to let someone take the lead with planning the routes, so I'll go with the flow.

acp

06-17-2009, 06:05 AM

It all depends on what we want to do I guess, if we want to ride Scotland more, including John O'Groats, then Inverness is better as a base camp. If we fancy a trip into Scotland and a trip to the Lake district then the place that Andy's found will be better.

Adam

Blagadán

06-17-2009, 06:53 AM

vinny

06-17-2009, 05:02 PM

Sorry to hear things aren't looking so good Blag.
I do hope there is a brighter outlook soon.

I am happy to fit in with whayever!
I am just waiting for the carb repair kits and may be ready to roll!

Blagadán

06-18-2009, 06:19 AM

Sorry to hear things aren't looking so good Blag.
I do hope there is a brighter outlook soon.

Cheers mate. Should know our fate by the end of June. Big board meeting on Tuesday, followed by investor meetings after that. Should know where I stand by then. At this stage I am still planning on going to Scotland, I'm hoping things dont change.

I still have a set of fork seals to fit. I did a full service on her last week and I have a new battery on the way from wemoto in the UK, should have it tomorrow. Once all that is done, she should be ready to go!

Blagadán

06-22-2009, 10:00 AM

bump

Blagadán

06-25-2009, 04:58 AM

Are we still going to do this??

If so, we've got less than 5 weeks to go gents. :hello2:

We'll need to start finalising some details. Accomodation I guess will be the biggie? Proposed routes etc...

Or are we goin to "wing it" as we go?

Is Andy back from his fishing adventure yet?

Any more late entries that want to join us?

acp

06-26-2009, 04:43 AM

Had a quick chat with Andy at the Farmyard Party last weekend. I think the first thing we need to agree on is what we want to do.

The choices as it stands are:

1) Meet at Stranraer Thursday 30th, head to Inverness on Friday, use Inverness as a base for the weekend, head back to Stranraer Monday and make our own ways home either Monday or Tuesday.

2) Meet at Stranraer Thursday 30th, use either the cabins that Andy found near there, or camp on their grounds. Use that as a base for the weekend so we can visit Scotland and the Lake District. Make our own ways home Monday or Tuesday.

Personally, I think using the cabins or camping near Stranraer as a base is a better idea. If we can get into the cabin or camping on the Thursday then we have Friday, Saturday and Suunday to do a day trip up and down Loch Ness and a day in the Lake District, with a spare day to play with. It also means that we can relax more on the Monday as we won't have to cover as many miles to get back to Stranraer for Blag and for the rest of us to get home on either the Monday or Tuesday.

What does everyone else think?

Adam

Blagadán

06-26-2009, 05:24 AM

Option 2 is good with me Adam.

:thumbsup:

I'm goin to be watchin the pennies tho. Got some bad news from my employer earlier this week...

Dont forget, If were stayin in Stranraer, and we plan on day tripping it up to Inverness, or have a look for "Nessy" in Lochness, it'll be a 10 hr, 500 mile round trip... :headbang::headbang: (according to google maps)

Someone local might have a better idea of the actual route times... Did ye drive those roads last year Adam?

Stranraer - Fort William is about 190 miles
Fort William - Inverness is about 60 miles

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/Blagadain/scotland-2.jpg

acp

06-28-2009, 04:53 AM

Yeah, like I said, it needs to be decided on where we want to go? Do we specifically want to go to Loch Ness? Or would we be happy just jumping on a road and following it for a while? I'll have the Tomtom with me, as I'll be the one dictating the fuel stops if I'm on the 900.

Adam

vinny

06-28-2009, 09:00 AM

I have ran my 1k for a bit to check if she's leaking fuel after the carb kits were installed - fingers crossed OK so far.
Whilst running her up to temp and pressure for the cooling system flus - the rad spilled its guts!
Good job I have a partd bike1
Swapped rads out - and Ok for now!
This bike is fighting me all the way - but I am hoping to get your tested so that I can get a few shake down runs in before Scotland!
Fingers crossed guys!

acp

06-29-2009, 03:14 AM

Good luck with the bike Vinny, I hope you can make it on the run.

Adam

Blagadán

06-29-2009, 05:14 AM

vinny

06-29-2009, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement guys.
I have booked her in for an MOT on Saturday morniong.
So all being well, I can start to shake her down as soon as I get her taxesd!
Keeping my fingers and everything else crossed at the moment!

Blagadán

07-07-2009, 06:28 AM

Blagadán

07-07-2009, 06:34 AM

Gents.... 3.5 weeks to go. Should we start talking about it, or will we make it a magical mystery tour? :biggrin:

Just show up in Stranraer on 30th July and go from there?

Is everyone still on for it?

b

vinny

07-07-2009, 02:42 PM

YES!!!!:headbang:

She failed on headlight adjustment - set too low! But I had set it low to avoid blinding people - so 10mm spanner was whipped out and 10 seconds later she passed!

Must admit I was a little nervous - and will be until I have had a few runs on her to make sure she will be up to a longer run!

Will drop fluids and put in fresh - if the weather will give up raining!

It is not a project anymore its an ELIMINATOR!:headbang:

Blagadán

07-07-2009, 03:45 PM

It is not a project anymore its an ELIMINATOR!:headbang:

Congratulations!!! :hello2:

acp

07-08-2009, 03:23 AM

Congratulations Vinny!

Me and Helen are still up for this, so we're good to meet at Stranraer on the 30th and happy to do either of the plans, or the mystery tour.

Adam

Blagadán

07-08-2009, 04:57 AM

You taking your ZL9 Adam?

Still need to get hold of MH and KK to see how those guys are fixed. Andy hasnt been on here for a few weeks, I guess he'll chime in sooner or later.

acp

07-09-2009, 04:02 AM

I'm hoping to take the ZL900, just ashamed I haven't resprayed it yet. But providing it works I'll be taking it. Helen will be on her ER-6f. If the ZL decides not to work then I'll have to take my ZX-12R, but I'd rather take the ZL for this run.

I was speaking to Andy a couple of weeks ago at the Farmyard Party. I know he'd still love to do this, but it all depends on what the plan is.

I think the best thing will be to use the place near Stranraer, and decide where we want to ride once we're there.

Adam

Blagadán

07-09-2009, 05:05 AM

I know he'd still love to do this, but it all depends on what the plan is.

A plan that suits everyone! Stranraer sounds good to me. Accomodation is the only thing we need to firm up mate. Did Andy get some prices for the cabins and/or camping? I know he was goin to have a look into it when he was going on his fishing trip? Do u have a mobile number for him?

I'm looking forward to this. I recon my 750 is good to go. I still have to do the flippin fork seals to do but I should be able to get em done this weekend. Apart from that, she's running like new.

I have the Iron butt SaddleSore run on the 24th and then Scotland the following 30th, happy days! :headbang::headbang:. Hoping the weather plays its part and stays some bit dry along the way...

Any ideas if Kawasaki Krazy is still on for it? He's over by Aberdeen aint he?

acp

07-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Yeah, I've got a mobile number for Andy, I'll send him a text in a second and ask if he's got prices for the cabins or camping.

Yeah, KK is over by Aberdeen. I was chatting to him on the phone a couple of weeks ago as well and he was interested in the run, but he's recently moved house, so he's been busy lately. Oh yeah, he also had a problem with his ZL1000, water in the oil or something like that I think.

I'll let you know what Andy says, unless he gets on here first before replying to me.

The saddlesore sounds, well, sore. Good luck with it.

Adam

acp

07-15-2009, 04:46 AM

How's the ZL going Vinny? Are you still up for this trip?

Andy didn't ask about the chalets while he was there as there wasn't much interest shown on here about it.

Looking on their website it says that there are 4 beds per chalet, but it is possible to provide for up to 2 more. The price for a week's accomodation is £300 for July-August. If we decide to squeeze all 6 of us (me, Helen, Andy, Graham, Kev, Vinny) in then we can split the cost to £50 each for the long weekend. I can email them and ask about the price for the dates we're thinking of, arrive 30th - leave either 3rd or 4th.

Blag, when will you be catching the return ferry? The Monday or Tuesday? If you're catching it on the Monday then we can all make our ways home then as well and see if it'll help keep the price down.

Adam

Edit: Just noticed that they don't have an email on the site, but I can ring them later once I know the dates.

Blagadán

07-15-2009, 05:55 AM

Blag, when will you be catching the return ferry? The Monday or Tuesday? If you're catching it on the Monday then we can all make our ways home then as well and see if it'll help keep the price down.

Adam

Edit: Just noticed that they don't have an email on the site, but I can ring them later once I know the dates.

I'll come back on Monday mate. I'm still open for camping too if you want to look at that option?

So were deffo meeting on the Thursday 30th in Stranraer, yeah?
I'll book the ferry once we're all chimed in and on for this trip!! (I didnt book the ferry just in case everyone pulled out at the last minute!!)

Any word from Andy? Was gettin worried about him, hasn't been on here for a while? I take it he's still on for it when you put his and Grahams names on the list??

IS GRAHAM BRINGING THE TRIKE? Would love ta see it... :headbang:

acp

07-15-2009, 11:24 AM

Andy is good as far as I'm aware. Yes, Graham should be bringing the trike, but it depends on the costs as to whether they can make it.

I'm not sure if Helen will be coming, it all depends on how her back is with all of the riding before then :icon_twisted:

OK...OK... I'm on about riding the bike, not me :(

I'll ask about camping when I call the chalet place. I'll give them a call when I get a minute as I'm in work until 7pm.

Adam

vinny

07-15-2009, 05:42 PM

I will start my hols on Sat this week !
I will give my ZL a few runs to put some miles on her and check her - and me out!
Did a 50 mile run last weekend and was fairly happy - may be able to get her running better - definitely need to get me running better. I could hardly pull the clutch lever in near the end - will see if something is sticking - or me just being a wimp!

I am still up for the Chalet if anyone else is - otherwise will camp.

acp

07-16-2009, 03:32 AM

Sounds good Vinny.

I tried calling the chalet place yesterday but they didn't pick up, it just kept ringing. I'll try again later today.

Adam

Blagadán

07-17-2009, 07:20 AM

Same here Vinny. I had carb problems again earlier this week which had me stripping the ****ed carbs down again. I recon I could do it in the dark with the number if times I've had them apart. #3 idle jet was clogged. Even with the fuel tap filter and the inline filter, she still picked up a fleck of dirt (looked like a grain of sand) enough to jam in the jet. And that was even after cleaning them in an ultrasonic bath in work!!
Back together now and running fine. I fitted a new inline filter too just incase there was a hole in the old filter.
I went for a long run yesterday and developed an electrical problem. Got home on 3 cylinders. Somehow I got a fair bit of water into #4 sparkplug gallery. Enough to give the ****ed misfire. I could do with changing all the spark plug caps, 2 of them are pretty cracked and are a potential for problems if we're driving in very wet conditions... My local stealer is looking for €50 a pop for new ones so I'll have a look see if I can do something else there. The US guys fitted alternative caps and they did a slick job. I'll be looking at that over the weekend.

My ZL is fighting me every inch of the way.... Confidence in her is low at the moment. I have a +400 mile run planned this coming sunday, heading up to the cliffs of Moher with the lads, so I should have ironed out all the bugs by then hopefully.

Less than 2 weeks to go.. :headbang:

Do you guys have any thoughts on when you'll make it up to Stranraer on Thursday? I'm looking at ferries at the mo and I have a lot of arrival time options, from afternoon to evening... Larne-Cairnryan with P&O seems the best value for me. Cairnryan is <5 miles north of Stranraer.

Lets firm up a decision weather were gonna share a cabin or go camping... Everything else we can discuss in the pub when were there....!!

vinny

07-18-2009, 06:01 AM

Hi Kev,
I hope you get the gremlins sorted out!
This link is the same place that ZLMark got his caps from - I also have got some - not fitted them yet - got as a just in case job!
http://www.te-motorcyclespares.co.uk/product.asp?productID=13229

I can be fairly flexible about arrival times - so will fit in with others' plans.
Looking at what the weather has been doing recently - i think a Chalet would be a sensible plan!
Also saves some of the baggage carrying!

Hope to get a few miles on my 1000 in the next few days - fingers crossed!

regards to all.:headbang:

acp

07-22-2009, 07:32 AM

Hey guys,

Sorry to do this at such short notice, but I'm going to have to pull out of this year's run. I was outsourced at the beginning of this month, just got my first pay-packet from the new company and they've completely cocked up my pay, I can't even afford the petrol to get up to Stranraer. I'm going to have to live off of Helen's money this month until they've sorted things out with the pay. At least I'm not the only one, they managed to **** it up for all 17 people that got outsourced from my department.

Sorry guys,

Adam

Blagadán

07-22-2009, 09:20 AM

Sorry to hear that Adam. Bad luck that.

Right....

With Adam's bad luck, the way i see it right now, were down to 2 confirmed names, Vinny and me!!

Dont take this personal Vin, but I have some other options open to me on the same weekend, and if tis just 2 ZL's on the scotland run then TBH, I'd prefer to postpone this until a more suitable date for all of us to get together...?

Can we have the names of any other interested members up here asap please!