Ride out

[GrinningGSer]

Oh, and I can recommend these Karroo 2 knobblies. They impressed me with there grip levels today. Far more stable than TKC’s, IMHO. Mind you I had the traction control and ABS kick-in a few times.

Your comment is interesting, Brian. Yesterday's weather was an extreme road challenge for any tyre with LOADS of rain, leaves etc etc, I had no incidents whatsoever with the TKC80's, not even one little slip,abs or asc moment, which really surpised me, because I am uneasy on knobblies in the wet.

You were, for sure, however, riding at a faster pace, so perhaps not a fair comparison. Interesting that one or two on road tyres reported occasional slides.

 

[sieve68]

hi

thanks for a great day cheerd for the coffee rob.
looking forward to doing it in the snow again
the picks look good so far look forward to seing the video clips

 

[Uncle Ricky]

Just testing the water (with out getting splashed !!!!!!!!!!!!)

If you boys want to come down to Somerset I could organise a ride out for you Down to Lynmouth via some nice roads and back across Exmoor etc. You will not be disappointed. Let me know if anyone is interested either this side of xmas or just after, and I will sort out a date. The meeting point could be Junction 25 M5 at B&Q car park just off the motorway. (Sainsbury petrol station is on the same industrail estate)

All riding abilities welcome

Just thought I would return the favour.

Rick

 

[peejay]

Good idea Ricky,
Some great roads down there that I havn't riden for a good while.
I'm up for it as I expect the others would be too

i'm sure there are some big puddles we could all splash in.

 

[Yonkyo]

Your comment is interesting, Brian. Yesterday's weather was an extreme road challenge for any tyre with LOADS of rain, leaves etc etc, I had no incidents whatsoever with the TKC80's, not even one little slip,abs or asc moment, which really surpised me, because I am uneasy on knobblies in the wet.

It was my first time out on really wet and leafy roads on those tyres. So i was deliberately pushing them to see when they would let go, and having confidence and trust in the electronics intervening before I threw the bike through a hedge.

I must say, the ABS and ASC is quite outstanding on the GSA.

 

[Yonkyo]

Count me in Ricky.
I love those Exmoor roads and I’m sure you can show us some new ones.
It can sure get Ferkin cold up on them moors though.

BTW. I should have the abridged version of the ride video up tomorrow.

 

[Uncle Ricky]

Good idea Ricky,
Some great roads down there that I havn't riden for a good while.
I'm up for it as I expect the others would be too

i'm sure there are some big puddles we could all splash in.

It was you and your mate I passed on the motorway on the way home yesterday ?. Considering he only passed his test 2 weeks ago, then all credit to him for coming out in those conditions, I bet he learnt a lot about himself and the bike GOOD ON HIM !!

 

[Uncle Ricky]

Count me in Ricky.
I love those Exmoor roads and I’m sure you can show us some new ones.
It can sure get Ferkin cold up on them moors though.

BTW. I should have the abridged version of the ride video up tomorrow.

Plenty of sheep to cuddle up to, OOPs wrong forum

 

[Yonkyo]

Ok Then, here is the video of the ride (Edited to 11minutes).
Not High Def or anyfink, but It didn’t come out to bad considering how wet it was.

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[david a hall]

Well done!
yes please uncle rick can you let us know the date.
can rob come a well?

 

[Mini.Hall]

I was going then my son developed that teanage trait of not realy bothered so decided to have a ride to abber instead. shame cos its a great event

Its a serious disease! It is one great event, will be there next year!

 

[Uncle Ricky]

Well done!
yes please uncle rick can you let us know the date.
can rob come a well?

Is Rob going away before xmas ?, if so do you want to do the run Before Xmas?

I am easy when ever, 6th or 13th December any good ? or do want to leave it till after Xmas.

So many questions


Yonkyo bloody get video, if I had know you were shooting I would have cleaned my bike.

 

[rob mac]

Is Rob going away before xmas ?, if so do you want to do the run Before Xmas?

I am easy when ever, 6th or 13th December any good ? or do want to leave it till after Xmas.

I fly on the 9th, 2 weeks through Vietnam then 4 weeks riding through Australia, so I can do the 6th (will there be breakfast?)

 

[Uncle Ricky]

I fly on the 9th, 2 weeks through Vietnam then 4 weeks riding through Australia, so I can do the 6th (will there be breakfast?)

Right the 6th Dec it is then. We can meet at Sainburys jc 25 M5, they open at 09.30. and start breakfast's at 10.00 and aim to leave say around 10.45 -11.00.

How does that sound ?

link below showing were sainburys is

Sainsbury's
Hankridge Farm, Hankridge Way
Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LR
01823 443 163

Link: It is just off the motorway If you park in the carpark in the bottom right hand corner as you ride in ignore the B on the map it is opposite there not the Hankridge Arms, is will make sense when you get there

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GBfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sainsbury+taunton&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=sainsbury&hnear=taunton&ei=4KMLS5XUAtTNjAf8i8XfAw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=4&ved=0CCoQtgMwAw


Rick

 

[sieve68]

yes

pass into the wife for approval looks like fun to me.
should be able to make any date but might need to grovel a bit

 

[ILMV]

Good effort Rick, I'll certainly come along.

Might want to start up a new thread to discuss such an event

 

[Uncle Ricky]

Good effort Rick, I'll certainly come along.

Might want to start up a new thread to discuss such an event

It was just returning the favour, if anyone was following the thread then they will see it and come along. There is a run from Plymouth on Saturday (28/11) so I did not want to stand on anyones toes and spoil any other runs that people have organised and pinch people off their run.

 

[Goughie]

Great vid!! Let me get this right, you were on knobblies, you were pressing on a bit at times , they must be good!

I crossed the bridge about fifteen minutes after you guys and I was struggling to keep left, the wind was ferocious.
I hope to make the next ride, Exmoor is good riding.

 

[peejay]

It was you and your mate I passed on the motorway on the way home yesterday ?. Considering he only passed his test 2 weeks ago, then all credit to him for coming out in those conditions, I bet he learnt a lot about himself and the bike GOOD ON HIM !!

It was us!!!

Yes Alex really enjoyed his 1st outing with a bunch of 'Tossers'

The trip south on the M5 was the worst part of the day, it made xing the severn bridge in the morning a doddle

 

[peejay]

Ok Then, here is the video of the ride (Edited to 11minutes).
Not High Def or anyfink, but It didn’t come out to bad considering how wet it was.

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Great Vid

Wot camera and how mounted? I failed to look