Thumper Club Forum
Club House => Chatter => Topic started by: Mark on January 18, 2013, 07:02:31 AM
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Yay, snow, snow, snow ;D ;D ;D
I won't need to go to the Tauerntreffen now.............maybe I won't be able to get the bike out. ???
Chains all the way. ;D
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Just getting ready for the M4 commute. This could be the dumbest thing I've ever done, but I want to know how she handles in snow. Taking a flask JIK ;)
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Just getting ready for the M4 commute. This could be the dumbest thing I've ever done, but I want to know how she handles in snow. Taking a flask JIK ;)
It's alright for you, you've got a job, I've got to get out there and pretend I've got to get to work.
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Got a day off here, but I plan on taking the MZ for a spin anyway, just to see the look on folks faces.
A long succession of 4wd ers going by the house all morning.
Power and internet going like the fiddlers elbow.
Bring on the dragon !
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So much for this 'Red Alert' snow, it is rubbish, turning to water as soon as you compress it.
Tomorrows ice should be fun though.
Mark :(
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Didn't make it. :-[ :-[ Quarter tonne of bike on road tyres just didn't cut the mustard.
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Didn't make it. :-[ :-[ Quarter tonne of bike on road tyres just didn't cut the mustard.
Wuss!
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It does raise the question of what bike is best suited to the conditions for solo riders as opposed to those with combos, pick up-ability seems to be my first thought, but then you have to be able to get along too.
I have C90s doing well, and I plan to try an MZ 125/50
Anyone with other suggestions
Steffan
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I have C90s doing well, and I plan to try an MZ 125/50
Steffan
It doesn't really matter because it is cold you are so wrapped up nobody will recognise you.
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Do you think we'll get many Harleys at this years Dragon then ?
Do they make one that could be picked up on the ice ?
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Do you think we'll get many Harleys at this years Dragon then ?
Do they make one that could be picked up on the ice ?
MT 350?
The xbr does well in snow. Not today though as carb playing up. In fact did not go very far at all.
If only it was like this for the dragon. That would see off the 'day visitor pansies'
Rob
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Do you think we'll get many Harleys at this years Dragon then ?
Yes there are going to be about 40 of us.
Rob has sussed it out.
Mark
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I remember following a snow plough down the motorway on a CB20RS as a young man. It handled it with aplomb and the disc brake really impressed me, pulling up the bike pretty quickly when pumped fast. I don't remember what tyres it was on, probably TT100s.
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If only it was like this for the dragon.
Rob
Yep, snow, wouldn´t that be great on the Dragon……
(http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/1609/tt2012053.jpg)
Lots of space to put up your tent and your gear and especially your white boots will not get muddy. :o
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/1897/tt2012088.jpg)
Will need a fire to keep the drinks fluid, though! ;)
Richard-NL 8)
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Didn't make it. :-[ :-[ Quarter tonne of bike on road tyres just didn't cut the mustard.
Wuss!
I beg your pardon! >:(
If the bike won't go forward no matter what (and that's on a level drive!) I cant see what the riders to do?? Least I was trying.
Have to say though, makes you realise how good little thumpers are. Never "not made it cos of snow" before. In fact, I positively loved riding the XT in this sort of stuff.
Heyho
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Do you think we'll get many Harleys at this years Dragon then ?
Do they make one that could be picked up on the ice ?
MT 350?
The xbr does well in snow. Not today though as carb playing up. In fact did not go very far at all.
If only it was like this for the dragon. That would see off the 'day visitor pansies'
Rob
See me off too Rob. :-[ Unless I change tyres to TK80's and get some chains (neither of which is going to happen any time soon as I'm skint!) the Strom just won't go.
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Pat,
you can take comfort in the knowledge that even if you had TKC 80's you probably would've got stuck a bit further down the road,just because it states M+S on the sidewall doesn't mean you're going to have top notch traction,far from it in fact,plus if theres ice under compacted snow you've no chance!,car tyres are very different,its amazing how much grip M+S marked car tyres have,but us Brits just don't get that,M+S tyres for both can be used all year round.
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We might be able to take that little experiment a bit further. Wee on Heidenau K60's likely to try a practice run tomorrow. Main roads here are clear but I know a few short lanes that won't be.
Anyway, my Dragon has already been cut back to a visit to the cafe on the Saturday. Wifes sister decided to get the nephew dunked on the Sunday, some short notice deal with the vicar :( Ticket has gone to a one of the lads on the Weestrom site, no point getting the badge then riding towards a nice warm bed followed by a Sunday of being overdressed and under pressure to be nice to people.
Andy
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Andy, sorry to hear that... as there is no charge for "dunking" you would think they could be more considerate.
You will be missed my friend...
Steff
PS I think there is far too much expectation on decent people to be nice!
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Bad luck Andy. As Steff mentions, you will be missed.
What date is your wedding aniversary? See if we can arrange a run for then.
Rob
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Didn't make it. :-[ :-[ Quarter tonne of bike on road tyres just didn't cut the mustard.
Wuss!
I beg your pardon! >:(
If the bike won't go forward no matter what (and that's on a level drive!) I cant see what the riders to do?? Least I was trying.
Have to say though, makes you realise how good little thumpers are. Never "not made it cos of snow" before. In fact, I positively loved riding the XT in this sort of stuff.
Heyho
well your all wusses! i made it 38 miles to work and back all week on my r6 and on Tuesday even the gritter wAs in the ditch!!! meaning none of the roads round here where gritted, they all said i was brave at work i say i was stupid !!! but still i dont have 4 wheels and all other bikes are of the road so i had no choice! cars and 4x4 in the ditches and did i mention THE BLOODY GRITTER!!!!
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Am I in a minority running a thumper back and fore to work then...........?
Rob
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Bad luck Andy. As Steff mentions, you will be missed.
What date is your wedding aniversary? See if we can arrange a run for then.
Rob
Karens Birthday is sooner, but thank you for the kind thoughts.
Plan is to still head for my Friday night at Oswestry then depending on what time I get up, either call in at the cafe by the checkpoint or head straight home over the peaks to make sure my tie matches the chosen "outfit". If you are there early I might catch a few of the usual suspects for a quick hello.
I can't claim to have ridden a Thumper to work since 2006 :-[ Full time commuting ended in June last year, I can now have the car anytime since Karen goes by train. The Wee is in use 3-4 days a week, more if its going to be fun to ride, less if I'd have to clear the ice before I can move the car out of shelter in order to get the bike out. You will no longer find me commuting by bike in blizzards at night. I can't think of any day when I've missed going on the M62 at 6.45 AM.
Andy
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Am I in a minority running a thumper back and fore to work then...........?
Rob
nope i have used a bike to get to work every day for 17 years many of them thumpers and when i sort my oilfield and or when i get my new dirt bike i will be back to thumping my way to work again!
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Mate, with a bit of notice we could have dunked the babe this side of the dyke..
Steff
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Mate, with a bit of notice we could have dunked the babe this side of the dyke..
Steff
Who is the dyke, is she blind and work in the fishmongers?
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At last it has snowed here. Trouble is I walk to work or use firms car with all the emergency kit in back . After all it is only 400 yards away..
HOWEVER after 0900 hrs tomorrow, off for 6 days. Getting the serow out, with its brand new tyres, for a blast over moors and tracks.
Might go onto mainland Orkney on Saturday. As there is a ploughing match. Tractors are like landys but slower and more reliable, in my opinion.
A bit miffed with all this talk about the Dragon maybe next year if everything works out selling houses and moving family up here.
beeman
ps any suggestions how to tell SWMBO I have somehow acquired a vf500 and transported it to Orkney with out her knowing.
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Two options
1. Lie and tell her you found it in a hedge when you arrived. Not recommended.
2. Wait until you have once again proved to her your domestic prowess and confirmed yourself worthy, in her eyes, of the highest honours in the pantheon of love gods, and then gently and casually whisper the truth to her between sips of Champagne. Good luck.
Steffan
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1 it is then.
Unless anyone else has a bright idea.
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Option 3.
One I have used on occasion:
Man it up and tell her
"Look beautiful, you know I love you, but as head of this household I have had to take an executive decision. This necessitated my acquiring (NB: don't use the "buy" word) an XYZ... would you like to come and admire it?"
Steff
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Could go for the "You never listen to a word I say!" option and fake a rage when she questions the bike whilst telling her you discussed this months ago! If she refuses to go for it, follow up with the "You're losing your mind" counter as she can't even remember the conversation!
;D
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I've used the "You never listen to a word I say!" in the past with some effect. Must choose the right moment, when other news etc is dominating ie she has bought ANOTHER pair of boots.
Trouble is we are broke and I did acquire it 10 months ago in monthly instalments.
The trouble with Steffans approach is that she is the head of the household and any dissent always leads to trouble...............
beeman
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Go for the "It'll save us money in the long run" approach. Old bikes depreciate less, new bikes save the cost of the MOT, small bikes use less petrol, big bikes will wear less as they are less stressed.............
Maybe this only works on accountants though?
Andy
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How about...........
{ Adopting an 'allo 'allo accent..}
" You stupid woman....Can you not see that this is NOT a motorcycle. This has been supplied to me by the local health authority as a surgical simulator. Stripping and cleaning the carbs simulates a quadriple by pass. Replacing the anti freeze simulates having ones stomach pumped. Anything to do with the air box corresponds to midwifery......."
Rob
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I don't think Andys approach will work as this expects swmbo to think logically like a man. The "Allo Allo" approach is certainly worth a punt as long as I don't loose it and bottle out in the middle of it.
beeman
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You may want to drop the "Stupid woman" bit, John. I would.
Trevor
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coward!! >:(
Stand up for yourself man!!
What is the worse she can do to you??
;D :P
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What is the worse she can do to you??
;D :P
Who knows. Who wants to know. It could involve a fad diet, beetroot and some club that charges five quid a go to laugh at how fat you are. If could involve house related DIY. It could be worse than that :o
Andy
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Whats the worst she can do.............. I still have the ultimate defence strategy. She once forgot our wedding anniversary. I was saving that for something really big.
As for Steffan he has God on his side, presuming he isn't a she. (I mean God not Staffan)
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As for Steffan he has God on his side, presuming he isn't a she. (I mean God not Staffan)
I have my doubts.
Wearing a dress is in the job description !
Jethro ;D
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Whats the worst she can do.............. I still have the ultimate defence strategy. She once forgot our wedding anniversary. I was saving that for something really big.
As for Steffan he has God on his side, presuming he isn't a she. (I mean God not Staffan)
That's it. Tell her it's an anniversary present.
Rob
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Whats the worst she can do.............. I still have the ultimate defence strategy. She once forgot our wedding anniversary. I was saving that for something really big.
As for Steffan he has God on his side, presuming he isn't a she. (I mean God not Staffan)
That's it. Tell her it's an anniversary present.
Rob
Who ? Steffan ? Or would that be Steffany !?
Jethro
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I think you'd have better luck handing Steff over than the keys to a bike (which you would of course never see again).
I once told Karen that if she didn't tell me what she wanted for Christmas soon enough to avoid the shopping rush I'd buy her a set of pans. Sure enough, Christmas Eve three badly wrapped pan shaped parcels appeared under the tree (actually filled with the real pressies). Needless to say the most appropriate carol would have been "Silent Night".
Andy
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I think I will put it off till next month or the month after or the month after or t.............
or maybe Text her, after all she is nearly 600 miles away
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I once told Karen that if she didn't tell me what she wanted for Christmas soon enough to avoid the shopping rush I'd buy her a set of pans. Sure enough, Christmas Eve three badly wrapped pan shaped parcels appeared under the tree (actually filled with the real pressies).
One Valentines my wife said " Don't get me chocys or flowers ...get me something useful"......so I bought her a new fork handle.....I even stuck a ribbon and a little heart on it.......it didn't go down too well.......I still get a twinge in cold weather.... :( :(
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I knew a lad who had made a new aquisition,and when he had to come clean with the wife he decided to stand up for himself. I asked him what she said, he said she didnt say anything,she just fainted,
feinted with the left,and floored him with the right.
cheers,Mel.
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One Valentines my wife said " Don't get me chocys or flowers ...get me something useful"......so I bought her a new fork handle.....I even stuck a ribbon and a little heart on it.......it didn't go down too well.......I still get a twinge in cold weather.... :( :(
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Four Candles?
She should have been pleased with those!!!
Rob
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I'm still trying to untangle from my neck the rotary clothesline I bought my dear wife for christmas.
She is so unappreciative, it's not as if I wasn't listening to what she wanted earlier in the year. ::)
Mark
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I'm still trying to untangle from my neck the rotary clothesline I bought my dear wife for christmas.
She is so unappreciative, it's not as if I wasn't listening to what she wanted earlier in the year. ::)
Mark
She want to Throttle You !?
Jethro