Shorter midweek evening rideout

Tree

Would anyone be up for a shorter midweek evening rideout?

For those of us who work on weekends, etc.

KamiKazi

Yeah I'd be up for this, only really free on Wednesdays though.

no scope

whats the route like

id b interested

im on a 125cc

MrJoeSoap

Yeah I'd be up for it whilst the evenings are long, where's everyone based? I'm in Dublin 15.

dhev

I'd be interested too. What's the route? Where would yee meet up. I'm in Leixlip area.

P.C.

I would be keen.

I like the ideas of Wednesday evenings.

KamiKazi

Short notice FTW! Biker.ie rideout this evening at 6.30 from the Texaco opposite Spawell, anyone fancy going?

http://biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=84406

Tree

too late

wednesdays are good for me. I'm only on a 250 AND i drive like a girl, so people on 125's (or smaller) will feel oh so important

While i do live in the crumlin area, im not from dublin, so route setting would probably be best left to someone w/ a bit more knowledge

Tree

im gonna suggest wed 8th july for this one.

all route suggestions welcome

Zascar

On the wed spins with Biker.ie we used to meet at the Tuning Fork Pub, head up into the Sally Gap, get to Larragh, and head home through Enniskerry - always a good run. Meet at 6 - 6.30 - home by 9 or so.

I know I've done it before but for some reason I cannot figure out how to plan out a route on google maps... Can anyone give instructions?

KamiKazi

Zascar wrote: »

On the wed spins with Biker.ie we used to meet at the Tuning Fork Pub, head up into the Sally Gap, get to Larragh, and head home through Enniskerry - always a good run. Meet at 6 - 6.30 - home by 9 or so.

I know I've done it before but for some reason I cannot figure out how to plan out a route on google maps... Can anyone give instructions?

Right click on a point -> Directions from here
Right click on next point -> Directions to here
Right click on next point -> Add destination


Rinse & repeat

KamiKazi

What about this wednesday, anyone up for it?

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

What about this wednesday, anyone up for it?

Weather permitting, I am keen.

n.catenthusiast

P.C. wrote: »

Weather permitting, I am keen.

No dice for me.
Have got other, Transformer-centric obligations....

Probably should go. Not a fan of the auld transformers really.

Zascar

Sorry I can't make it this week but will do next time!

Tree

Sadly this week i shall be working until seven in town. Wednesday week is good for me however

P.C.

Tree wrote: »

im gonna suggest wed 8th july for this one.

all route suggestions welcome

KamiKazi wrote: »

What about this wednesday, anyone up for it?

I think it is going to rain tomorrow :rolleyes:.

So, whats the plan for next week?

Where are we going to meet?

KamiKazi

Yea its a bit too wet for me, my back tyre is completely bald down the middle So whats the plan for next wednesday?

MrJoeSoap

Next Wednesday sounds good to me, hopefully getting a service in the meantime too.

So who wants to decide on a meeting point or a route?

Tree

seven o'clock? at a convenient location?

P.C.

Tree wrote: »

seven o'clock? at a convenient location?

What about 6 at a an inconvenient location .

Jokes.

What do you consider a 'convenient location'?

What about a route?

KamiKazi

I don't really mind where we meet up, even though I don't know Dublin very well at all.

But it would be silly meeting in the city centre as we'll all end up in traffic, when it could be just the guys leaving the city centre that would end up in town.

Hughsie

Next Wed good for me too lads.
I'm only on the bike a month and it's only a 250 as well.

No scope - you're up for it too yeah?
I'm working in Rathmines - based in Clondalkin.

Must have a think about a route - lets get the ball rollin'...

no scope

yup i am indeed

Zascar

How about this?
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111892777848861868976.00046dbba9bb887fe0e71&ll=53.20521,-6.06308&spn=0.549454,1.223602&z=10

P.C.

Zascar wrote: »

How about this?
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111892777848861868976.00046dbba9bb887fe0e71&ll=53.20521,-6.06308&spn=0.549454,1.223602&z=10

Good man Zascar

I like .

Which way? Clockwise or anti-clockwise?

Now, just to get a meeting place - I asume somewhere in BallyB.

There is a Topaz petrol station on the BallyB road - it is an option.

SlabMurphy

KamiKazi wrote: »

Short notice FTW! Biker.ie rideout this evening at 6.30 from the Texaco opposite Spawell, anyone fancy going?

http://biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=84406

Might get into trouble for this, but unfortunately got to know Iano, mrkennethporter etc and their a bunch if silly f*ckers :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Now don't get me wrong, some of the guys who turn up their are sound, such as xxALFxx, etc, but Iano and his little gang are a bunch of ar$eholes who like to think their some sort of 1% club or something. Avoid if possible that's all I can say :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Zascar

Interesting, do go on...

MrJoeSoap

Looks like a nice route Zascar, I snapped my clutch cable today (luckily enough I was only around the corner from Paddys Pitstop) so dropped it in for a full service. Would love a route like that on a hopefully sunny Wednesday evening next week.

Tree

That looks beautful Zascar, thanks.

I shall be there with bells on

KamiKazi

Doubt I'll be able to make this one, binned the bike this morning during the heavy rain :mad:

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Doubt I'll be able to make this one, binned the bike this morning during the heavy rain :mad:

Sorry to hear that.

What happened?

I was going to go for a ride this morning, but then it started raining...:mad:

so, I am going down the pub to watch the game in a mo .

KamiKazi

Came around a corner at 30km/h, the road might as well have been covered in ice :rolleyes:

P.C.

Not good.

How are you? Did you walk away?


How is the bike? Can it be fixed easily?

KamiKazi

P.C. wrote: »

Not good.

How are you? Did you walk away?


How is the bike? Can it be fixed easily?

Bit stiff all over, wrist is turning a nice shade of black :pac:

Bike isn't running, handlebars are in the shape of a boomerang, footpeg is gone, gear linkage is kaput, mirrors are both wrecked, clutch lever bent. I'm sure theres more that I haven't seen yet.

MrJoeSoap

Sh*t one man, sorry to hear that.

n.catenthusiast

KamiKazi wrote: »

Bit stiff all over, wrist is turning a nice shade of black :pac:

Bike isn't running, handlebars are in the shape of a boomerang, footpeg is gone, gear linkage is kaput, mirrors are both wrecked, clutch lever bent. I'm sure theres more that I haven't seen yet.

That's a sh1t one man. Least you got the first tumble out of the way.

Most of what you said sounds easily fixable.

Bike not running-is engine turning over or completely dead?

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Bit stiff all over, wrist is turning a nice shade of black :pac:

Bike isn't running, handlebars are in the shape of a boomerang, footpeg is gone, gear linkage is kaput, mirrors are both wrecked, clutch lever bent. I'm sure theres more that I haven't seen yet.

Ay least you are OKish.
Did you get checked out by the Doc?
If you can make it to your computer to type, then you are OK.

Unfortunately for the bike, what that takes is money - something that I do not have at the moment.

Get it fixed as soon as you can, and get back on the road.

KamiKazi

Ah I'll be alright.

I'm buying a Bros 400 tomorrow morning, I'll use that until I get the Super4 back in one piece

MrJoeSoap

Will you be bringing the Bros on Wednesday so?

P.C.

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Will you be bringing the Bros on Wednesday so?

I like the way you think .

We need to decide on a time and meeting place for Wed.

Zascar has a route all planned.

KamiKazi

n.catenthusiast wrote: »

That's a sh1t one man. Least you got the first tumble out of the way.

Most of what you said sounds easily fixable.

Bike not running-is engine turning over or completely dead?

It's trying to turn over, I think its a fuel problem but I won't know till I start stripping it down.

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Will you be bringing the Bros on Wednesday so?

All going well, yep.

Zascar

Sorry to hear about your spill mate, glad your ok. Can never be too careful in the rain..

KamiKazi

Zascar wrote: »

Sorry to hear about your spill mate, glad your ok. Can never be too careful in the rain..

Thanks, was there today where I came off and theres a load of diesel / oil stains on the road. I think the days of hot weather meant all the oil & stuff got soaked into the road, the heavy rain starting washing it up.

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Thanks, was there today where I came off and theres a load of diesel / oil stains on the road. I think the days of hot weather meant all the oil & stuff got soaked into the road, the heavy rain starting washing it up.

You are sooo right.

I was out today, and saw a whole lot of oil patches on the road, and more on the round-abouts. Felt the back wheel moving around a bit, so decided to go home and take the car instead.

shezzie

would love to join up but i work monday to friday and can work upto 830pm so wont be able to make it sorry - weekend in nice weather is always good

hey p.c. thanks for letting me know appreciation always

ah kamikazi you poor thing my god i hope you are ok - we can always get another bike we cant get another one of us - so at least your ok.....:)

take care everyone tis crazy stupid weather these days....happy riding ...em bike riding i mean...haha

KamiKazi

shezzie wrote: »

would love to join up but i work monday to friday and can work upto 830pm so wont be able to make it sorry - weekend in nice weather is always good

hey p.c. thanks for letting me know appreciation always

ah kamikazi you poor thing my god i hope you are ok - we can always get another bike we cant get another one of us - so at least your ok.....:)

take care everyone tis crazy stupid weather these days....happy riding ...em bike riding i mean...haha

tell your boss you've an important appointment you can't miss

shezzie

KamiKazi wrote: »

tell your boss you've an important appointment you can't miss

jeesus i really really wish i could - but they just let go 3 clerks each side of me and dont want to be noticed for any reason - they are planning bout 600 in next while so have to keep the head down......


glad you are ok though..

KamiKazi

shezzie wrote: »

jeesus i really really wish i could - but they just let go 3 clerks each side of me and dont want to be noticed for any reason - they are planning bout 600 in next while so have to keep the head down......


glad you are ok though..

thanks

Idleater

Hey, Kamikazi, sorry to hear about the spill!

Problem with falling off at low speed is the natural tendency to put out your hand to stop you falling. There is a nasty little bugger of a bone (Scaphoid) which can easily break and whilst it does easily repair, if it goes unnoticed, it can heal incorrectly resulting in it having to be reset.

I only speak from experience - similar to yours apart from on the temporary cat's eyes on the m50 and the rain.

I went to the doc, who sent me to James's with specific instructions for an x-ray for that bone and it cost nothing other than the doc's fees. Turned out I was fine but my wrist was hurting for about a week all told, so if it is paining you at all, do get it checked.

On a lighter note, interesting you heading for a bros. Remember once you get a twin it'll be difficult to go back :pac: Onwards and upwards ...

take it easy.

L.

Idleater

Zascar wrote: »

How about this?
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111892777848861868976.00046dbba9bb887fe0e71&ll=53.20521,-6.06308&spn=0.549454,1.223602&z=10

Just a quick note, that road from kippure to laragh is majorly crap and bumpy for the first two thirds so take it easy. My poor aul sporty suspension was not impressed with it last time out, fine for any of you'se with big trailie style bikes though

I'll see how I go this week whether I make it along or not.