Dragon Rally 2011

[guest7]

it'll be running by then. 

Not much of a challenge, it's running now. Oh hang on, it's a Jawa, you're right it may not be running by then 

The Jawa's new sidecar is off being painted this week. I have to paint the spare chassis, fab up a mudguard and slap it back onto the bike and then it's destination Ebay. The plan is to recoup most or all of the money already spent and I get to keep the very nice sidecar that the Jawa originally came with. To be fair that's the only plan we ever had for the rig, it's just that we briefly considered running it up to the Dragon (but sense prevailed).

GC

[Steffan]

Rather than leave them there Gc , ride them back and park them next to the Jawa.
Failing that, why not take the Jawa next year, it'll be running by then.

Rob .
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On what are you basing that contention Rob? BTW the 50 quid offer still stands GC and no I still don't want the chair.

Steffan

[guest7]

Looks like our posts crossed in the ether.

Thanks for the offer, but we'll take our chances on Ebay with a deeply optimistic £350 starting price.

GC

[robG]

Whatever.

Rob.

[guest7]

"Whatever" is one of those words that seems to been nicked by the youngsters to such an extent that it's hard to hear it without having a mental picture of a teenager saying it in a bored tone whilst doing the W hand gesture. My latest favourite along those lines is the use of the word 'sick' to describe something that's really really good... although thankfully without an accompanying mime or gesture  

GC

[Mark]

A bit different to the 'W' hand gestures we used as teenagers.....especially when some idiot pulled out on you.

[guest7]

A bit different to the 'W' hand gestures we used as teenagers.....especially when some idiot pulled out on you.

To be fair Mark, if you're like the rest of us you will still be doing the gesture when some idiot pulls out in front of you.

In fact I took the solo out the other day for a rare ride (I haven't ridden much this year at all) and within half a mile some idiot woman pulled out in front of me and I punched her car's rear wing as I went past... some things never change eh?

GC

[guest7]

Anyway, after some thread drift, phase one of the C90 campaign is to start telling everybody that I want a cheap step-thru. Phase two is to put a load of wanted ads in newsagents windows to test the water. I've printed some ads off and I will place them across the city over the next few days.

This may seem an odd way to buy a bike, but the technique has worked well in the past so it's worth a try. A friend of mine was once given a complete bike as the result of a wanted ad she had put up in her local supermarket.

GC

[robG]

"Whatever" is one of those words that seems to been nicked by the youngsters to such an extent that it's hard to hear it without having a mental picture of a teenager saying it in a bored tone whilst doing the W hand gesture. My latest favourite along those lines is the use of the word 'sick' to describe something that's really really good... although thankfully without an accompanying mime or gesture  
GC

Well done. My hero.

Rob .

[Andy M]

Nice one. Will we be going for the full "Melbourne-North Cape on a Postie" look or will it be Tesco bags and bungees? Take a look on the ADV-rider at the BattleScooters bits, lots of ideas for you there.

I'm afraid that while I hope to make the rally it'll be on the Triumph or MZ for the following reasons:

a) I am only allowed additional bikes if:
             1. Karen gets additional Dogs/Cats/Children/Elefants (large snakes that might reduce the previous collection are excluded from the list of nice furry things)
             2. I move out of the house and live with said bikes in the garage
             3. I have no further plans for certain parts of my anatomy

b) I have enough problems with wayward electrics and mechanicals on bikes I've had for six and (censored) years of experience with. I have no idea where to fit the required sixteen additional earth straps to a C90.

C) I am yet to forgive Honda for what they charged for parts in 1991. (I will have my revenge on Tippetts of Surbiton).

D) I like my huge sleeping bag, bottle of port etc.

I shall therefore wish you luck and look forwards to welcoming the C90 riders with the usual post ride drinks 

Andy

[guest7]

Nice one. Will we be going for the full "Melbourne-North Cape on a Postie" look or will it be Tesco bags and bungees?

LOL, I'm guessing it will be a 'smiling through gritted teeth' look  

To be honest if you had to choose one Honda to buy spares for it has to be the C90, the world is awash with bits for the bloody things.

I put up five postcards in newsagents and friends' businesses today... you never know your luck. 

GC

[guest7]

Well done. My hero.

Rob .

Eh? You didn't think I was comparing you to a bored teenager did you? Many apologies if it came across like that, it was just one of those stream of consciousness replies; I was genuinely mulling over how such an innocuous word can be 'nicked' by one section of society. 'Random' is another bizarre example and I have to say I'm still not entirely sure of what my daughter means when she uses that word.

Anyway, sorry for the confusion.. I'll stick to my tried and trusted formula of stale jokes, weak innuendo and poor puns in the future  

GC

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Well done. My hero.

Rob .

Eh? You didn't think I was comparing you to a bored teenager did you? Many apologies if it came across like that, it was just one of those stream of consciousness replies; I was genuinely mulling over how such an innocuous word can be 'nicked' by one section of society. 'Random' is another bizarre example and I have to say I'm still not entirely sure of what my daughter means when she uses that word.

Anyway, sorry for the confusion.. I'll stick to my tried and trusted formula of stale jokes, weak innuendo and poor puns in the future  

GC

Why change a habit of a lifetime.

Jethro

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I got a call from my brother tonight and I get the impression he's been visiting Ebay already to see what's available  We will discuss it further tomorrow as I am spending the day helping him fit out his VW camper van.

GC

[robG]

Well done. My hero.
Rob .

Eh? You didn't think I was comparing you to a bored teenager did you? Many apologies if it came across like that, it was just one of those stream of consciousness replies; I was genuinely mulling over how such an innocuous word can be 'nicked' by one section of society. 'Random' is another bizarre example and I have to say I'm still not entirely sure of what my daughter means when she uses that word.
Anyway, sorry for the confusion.. I'll stick to my tried and trusted formula of stale jokes, weak innuendo and poor puns in the future  

GC