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Sunday Spin???

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 880 ✭✭✭mamax


    When do the "adventure" riders come out of hibernation. ...:p

    Some of us ride any time of the year ;) I've been ignoring the Mrs last few days with her dropping the hint about all this frost and snow that's coming when getting my gear ready the night before :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,528 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Yeah, great video to open in work :rolleyes:

    Scrap the cap!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Unsurprising that the bronze were more interested in bikers than a huge oil slick from Roundwood to nearly Annamoe this morning...hope there were no incidents..:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭2shea


    Gogzey wrote: »
    Thinking of buying a bike again , but nothing fast just looking to go out on evenings or weekends just for a cruise around , any one suggest good bike for this ?? did think about XJR1300 ?

    I have a nice clean Honda Deauville i might be selling shorty, only has 13k Km on it also


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    2shea wrote: »
    I have a nice clean Honda Deauville i might be selling shorty, only has 13k Km on it also

    Hopefully they haven't bought something else in the last 11 months :p

    Also XJR1300... Deuville?!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Where ye all spinning tomorrow?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    LIGHTNING wrote:
    If anybody is out tomorrow for a spin in Dublin I'd join them!


    is this a blast or an easy run you'd like? :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    LIGHTENING another time for sure, but I entered a race this morning (nothing exciting like a bike race, just a 5k run). It starts at 12 noon so I'm gone pretty much until mid afternoon.

    If you head out be safe, and have a ball.

    If you're tempted to take in some scenery and bikes checkout Laragh in Co.Wicklow. The ride from Dublin up and over the Sally Gap, coffee or break at Lough Tay (stunning views of 'The Guinness Lake', then head down through Roundwood and into Laragh.

    Or if you want then you could head out to Howth, but where most bikers come off the M50 and onto the N32 and straight through the Malahide Rd/N32 junction into Clarehall take the left onto the Malahide road, up into Malahide and ride the coast down into Portmarnock (beautiful views) and into Howth from there.


  • Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭2shea


    zubair wrote: »
    Hopefully they haven't bought something else in the last 11 months :p

    Also XJR1300... Deuville?!

    The Deauville us a grand machine , I owned a Kawasaki GTR1400 at one stage and that thing was like a Scud
    Missile!

    Deauville is a much more relaxing ride. Less likely to do silly things on it too as it just hasn't got the power.

    It is slow enough but I don't mind that.

    In saying that is love a GTR again :p


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    Anyone up for a spin tomorrow around Dublin? I'll be leaving the Spawell garage around 10AM if anyone wants to join me.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Took this baby out for its first spin of the year and it didn't disappoint.
    Went Youghal-Clashmore-Dungarvan-Cappoquin-Lismore-Ballyduff-Fermoy-Tallow-Youghal-Home.

    I love this bike but when you are not used to it a few hours is tough enough on the arms and neck.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Alter_Ego wrote:
    Anyone up for a spin tomorrow around Dublin? I'll be leaving the Spawell garage around 10AM if anyone wants to join me.


    Did you get out? Was away myself...


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Did you get out? Was away myself...
    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    10 is a bit too early for me! I went out myself at lunch for a blast up the sally's gap. Had to drop a few gears going up the hills :pac:


    Yes, but later that I though, was out around 2PM. Went down the N81, through Valleymount and to Laragh - that bit was fine. The next part through Roundwood and Eniskerry was a torture with Sunday drivers doing literally half the speed limit and holding up queues of cars. Didn't bother overtaking them, as you'd arrive at next fustercluck in 30 seconds anyway. Knew it will be like that, but didn't expect so many cars on the roads.



    Next time - Kildare/Meath. Might do a 10:30 start to increase my chances of someone turning up ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭allybhoy


    Just picked up my first ever bike on Sunday (Nc700) only done a few small runs with it so far due to the weather but if any fellow newbies or boardsies are looking to go for a spin any sunday id be delighted to go along, im based on the wicklow \ kildare border, but id travel within reason


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Meeting another rider in Naas at 12 tomorrow for a local ish spin. Will probably get in the Wicklow photo rally stop. We'll be at the usual boardie meeting point, across from the Odeon cinema. Reply here if you want to join us.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    I'm grabbing a quick bite to eat and heading out in the minute while the roads are how I like them (quiet).
    Don't know where I'm going yet.
    Anyone that's out, enjoy yourselves lads.
    Be safe!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Went Dungarvan-Clonmel-Cahir and now in Cashel
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    Going to head back in a few minutes and probably hit The Vee or some other mountain roads!
    Another great day for it!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    blade1 wrote:
    Going to head back in a few minutes and probably hit The Vee or some other mountain roads! Another great day for it!!!


    it lashed in Dublin.. luckily was in a cafe when it hit :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Zipppy wrote: »
    it lashed in Dublin.. luckily was in a cafe when it hit :)
    It started raining when I was one mile from home.
    Other than that I got home unscathed!

    I can't say the same for yesterday though.
    Lost 2 jam doughnuts that I picked up in Lidl on the way home from a spin to Carrick an Suir.
    I put them in my backpack at the till but an Italian girl started talking to me so I got distracted and forgot to zip up my goodies!! :eek: :pac:

    She was telling me she had her ibt done and was buying a Ducati monster next month.
    She was also getting married next month and had a deal with her husband to be...no bike until after the wedding.
    She said she can't wait to get her bike!! :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


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    First Sunday spin on the new bike, I've had it months now and I'm on it daily but haven't had time for a hoon (bar a track day).


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    Anyone up for a spin on Sunday around Dublin? Meet up at the top oil spawell at 10:45 for 11:00 departure.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    Avoid!
    (Well, unless you're on a cycle or are planning to cadge a few free sambos or bananas.)
    Road closures


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    I'll join you! Can you bounce me a Google maps link to the location?

    Top Oil Spawell Service Station
    Tallaght Rd, Templeogue, Dublin
    (01) 490 3649
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/pZBWEpUDrCjpWHqC9


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Enjoyed that spin on Sunday, first proper one on a bike. Your yoke is a beauty!

    It's a she, not some yoke ;) it was a good run indeed, will try to get few more Sunday spins before the summer is out.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    Anyone doing the 5th annual Fish and Chip run to Howth tomorrow?.

    FACEBOOK LINK HERE


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Anyone doing the 5th annual Fish and Chip run to Howth tomorrow?.


    yep


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    Zipppy wrote: »
    yep

    Cool, its always well attended.

    I'll be on a white BMW R1200GS with two JUDO stickers on the back of my back box, say HI if you're not too shy :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    I'll be on a white BMW R1200GS with two JUDO stickers on the back of my back box, say HI if you're not too shy


    I'll be down at point so will keep an eye out...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Zipppy wrote: »
    I'll be down at point so will keep an eye out...

    You can't miss him.
    The stickers will be on crooked :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭horse7


    hope all had a good trip.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭horse7


    Any more morning spins in the pipeline?


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    horse7 wrote: »
    Any more morning spins in the pipeline?


    Hope to get out this Sunday or Monday (depending on which one has better weather, looking like Sunday so far).


    Meet up at the Spawell Top Oil garage around 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM departure.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,958 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    Alter_Ego wrote: »
    Hope to get out this Sunday or Monday (depending on which one has better weather, looking like Sunday so far).


    Meet up at the Spawell Top Oil garage around 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM departure.

    I may join you :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭horse7


    Anyone for Thursday or Friday morning , looking like best weather this week?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭horse7


    Do cotters repair bikes?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Alter_Ego wrote:
    Meet up at the Spawell Top Oil garage around 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM departure.


    Where you heading to?


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Where you heading to?


    No set route, I was thinking of skipping the usual (Wicklow) today and maybe going that way but let's see who else is there at the meetup point and what their plans are.


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    Hope to get out this Sunday again (unless it's lashing).

    Meet up at the Spawell Top Oil garage around 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM departure if anyone wants to join me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Alter_Ego wrote: »
    Hope to get out this Sunday again (unless it's lashing).

    Meet up at the Spawell Top Oil garage around 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM departure if anyone wants to join me.

    Where ya heading?
    Fast or easy spin?


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Where ya heading?
    Fast or easy spin?


    Don't mind where, have to be back home for 2PM.



    Easy spin but making progress where possible.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 8 Bandit_600


    Got my first bike a few weeks ago would like to go out on an easy spin. Does it go ahead every sunday?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Bandit_600 wrote: »
    Got my first bike a few weeks ago would like to go out on an easy spin. Does it go ahead every sunday?

    Where you living ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 8 Bandit_600


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Where you living ?

    Rathfarnham Dublin


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭horse7


    Any midweek riders out there who drive at the legal speed,near blanchardstown/clones/leixlip areas available for ride outs?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    horse7 wrote: »
    Any midweek riders out there who drive at the legal speed,near blanchardstown/clones/leixlip areas available for ride outs?

    Midweek?
    But not tonight ðŸ˜


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭horse7


    No,LOL, and dry roads definitely.(10am starts)


  • Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Alter_Ego


    Booked my Rospa exam, so going to go for a practice ride this Sunday. Easy spin, rules of the road and speed limits apply.

    Don't have a route planned yet, but it will be mostly R & N roads and a short time on a motorway.

    10:00 AM meetup for 10:15 AM departure from Top Oil Spawell if anyone wants to join me. 90 minutes ride, coffee, 90 minutes back (the test lasts ~90 minutes).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭allybhoy


    i know its a bit short notice but does anyone fancy a spin around 3 or 4 today around the west dublin \ kildare \ wicklow area?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Alter_Ego wrote: »
    Booked my Rospa exam, so going to go for a practice ride this Sunday. Easy spin, rules of the road and speed limits apply.

    Don't have a route planned yet, but it will be mostly R & N roads and a short time on a motorway.

    10:00 AM meetup for 10:15 AM departure from Top Oil Spawell if anyone wants to join me. 90 minutes ride, coffee, 90 minutes back (the test lasts ~90 minutes).

    Who did you book it with....?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    horse7 wrote: »
    Do cotters repair bikes?

    Yes


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