Who says Enields aren't capable?

[Moto63]

Ah,....well there you go Ian, big bro clearly is free on the 24th. I can picture a roundabout in the middle of bakewell if I'm not mistaken??. Then a long straight road leading off it at the first exit. That's the first exit as we would come to it going down to Stafford. Am on picturing the right village here? ...

[Smithy]

Hi Michael

I'm pretty sure you have the right village. If you look on Google maps the road you're thinking of is the A6 Buxton Road (I think) and leaves the roundabout in Bakewell as North Church Street. Just where that first bend to the right is there is a bit of a parking area which would be a good place to meet.

Thrash, test it's all the same to me!

Ian

[Propellor]

Enfield bullet. A bike where the definition of thrash and plod is the same 😌😂😂

[Moto63]

Morning Ian... sounds like we're at the same place then, which is good😁. I'm out tomorrow morning for a ride with big bro, so will discuss an approximate ETA and let you know. Look forward to meeting up and looking forward to having a ride on your bike. Eerrr "thrash"😁🤘
Cheers, Michael

[Smithy]

Moto63 and Propellor I'm going to make myself unpopular and owe you a very large apology but I don't think I can go through with this. I'm not sure I want to let anyone else ride my pride and joy. Sorry lads I should have thought it through better, I hope I haven't messed things up for you too much.

Ian

[Moto63]

Afternoon Ian.... absolutely no problem mate, I quite understand how you feel. I don't think I'd be over keen on letting a total stranger out in my bike. We were However looking forward to the ride down to bakewell and meeting up with you. Like I say tho, no problem. Thanks for letting us know in plenty of time.
Cheers, Michael

[Propellor]

Hi Ian.

No problem at all, like Mick I totally understand. If y'all still want to meet up I'm game for the ride down to Bakewell anyhow. A run over the tops on the type of roads we gravitate towards these days.

I've had a 350 bullet in the past so have a reasonable idea what to expect. I wouldn't mind having a listen to a more modern version to see if they've cured the loud valve gear rattle. There's an Enfield dealer not far from me so I can pay a visit.

Cheers

Andrew.

[Moto63]

Shouldn't that read a "a Harley dealer near me" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Smithy]

Fellas you have been so reasonable I have an idea. How about we meet up in Bakewell as planned, I will lead you to a nearby bike café (the Yondermann) and you can take a spin on the P&J from there? That way we can eat bacon butties, chat bikes and you can have an opportunity to sample the Enfield?

Ian

[timbo]

If im free on Saturday morning, I will scoot across and meet you for breakfast as well 

[Moto63]

I think it would be the Sunday for our ride down Tim, don't know if you're free that day? It'd be good to meet up n have butty n a brew with you??

[Smithy]

If it helps you make up your mind Tim it's also British Bike day at CMC bike shop in Clay Cross that day and it's not too far from Bakewell. Could be a TC day out?

Ian

[timbo]

Doh! Got my dates mixed up. Sunday suits me better anyway, so I look forward to it, and a visit to Clay Cross. What time you meeting, and is it at the Yonderman cafe? 

[Moto63]

Good evening Ian and Tim, we were hoping to be leaving from up norf at approximately 7:30am on the Sunday morning so would hopefully be getting down to bakewell for around 10:30 to 11 o clock. I hope this fits in with you two fellows and look forward to meeting up with you both and having a brew n a buttie oh and hopefully sample the Enfield 🤞
Cheers, Michael

[Propellor]

Count me in. Looking forward to the run down and meeting up. Be great if the weather obliged too.