SNOW

[squirrelciv]

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.

[sexually oriented]

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.

[Andy M]

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

[Steffan]

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!

[guest987]

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

[gordy2169]

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!!!!

[guest987]

Am I in a minority running a thumper back and fore to work then...........?

Rob

[Andy M]

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

[gordy2169]

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!

[Steffan]

Mate, with a bit of notice we could have dunked the babe this side of the dyke..

Steff

[Mark]

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?

[beeman]

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.

[Steffan]

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

[beeman]

1 it is then.
Unless anyone else has a bright idea.

[Steffan]

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