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S/East evening playtime
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A good evening on our pogo sticks and much respect to those who rode their GS's or Africa Twin.
Cheers Bill for sorting - I'll get the maps marked up and work a route for recce.
Thanks again.
David
Cheers Bill for sorting - I'll get the maps marked up and work a route for recce.
Thanks again.
David
Thanks for a great evening dudes!
Told myself it is time to take the old GS off road with the boys and managed to convince Louis to take the Africa Twin and join me in the Pilgrim ride.<br><p>
So sweet talk the boss at work to let me free before 17:00 and meet up with Hentie and Louis in central London. Before we even set off some delivery dude reverse without looking straigt into Hentie's bike. Luckilly the GS is stronger than the van and after
quick inspection we set off confinced the GS is fine and the van came off second best.<br><p>
An hour later working our way through London traffic we arrive at Eyensford and take the GS for a quick swim in the ford<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0001.jpg"></img><br><p>
Not long before Judge arrives on the airhead and even takes the Marrakash Express for a quick wash & dry in the cool ford waters.
<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0002.jpg"></img><br><p>
All jokes and laughs as we get ready to set off on the offroad session, not often in London you get the opertunity to see some dirt and actually ride in the bushes and on gravel. This is only the second time in the UK I managed to go offroad and very excited about the prospect of getting the bike dirty and testing my dreamy off road wannabe skills<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0003.jpg"></img><br><p>
Looking at these more acceptable off road machinery I do wonder if the GS is suitable for ruts and mud at 240kg's with me a mere
84kg lightweight trying to manhandle the beast.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0004.jpg"></img><br><p>
Some time later dirt, ruts, mud and bushes that kept my wits refreshed and the nerves in peak condition. A sight of relieve and satisfaction comes over me when I realised that there was a few tense moments where I just had to let go of the iron grip on the handlebars and let the GS steer it's own way. Easier said than done when it gets hairy with this big bike picking his own route through the ruts. Something I realise soon is to look well ahead of me and drive to points instead of focusing down at my front wheel which got the better of my confidence.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0005.jpg"></img><br><p>
Louis looked relaxed on the Africa Twin and Hentie sure got the better of his 1150 well away from delivery vans. I followed the Africa Twin and all the time it looked so natural offroad but due to my negative mindset about the bike did not realise how well it performed untill later.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0006.jpg"></img><br><p>
Phil and Greg swapping some offroad tips perhaps or dicussing the madness of actually taking a GS offroad to start with. They sure did seem to handle things much easier and relaxed on the lighter offroad bikes.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0007.jpg"></img><br><p>
Bill our offroad tour guide for the day on his Suzi and Steve who managed to drop his Adventurer only 3 times. Luckilly no damage and he was the only one starting off with a GS and finishing with one. I swapped 1/2 way through for the Africa Twin.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0008.jpg"></img><br><p>
Myself on the GS and Louis on the Honda, a great afternoon and as I am wrinting this feeling very tired but very happy.
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0009.jpg"></img><br><p>
Untill next time and keep it out of the hegdes
Told myself it is time to take the old GS off road with the boys and managed to convince Louis to take the Africa Twin and join me in the Pilgrim ride.<br><p>
So sweet talk the boss at work to let me free before 17:00 and meet up with Hentie and Louis in central London. Before we even set off some delivery dude reverse without looking straigt into Hentie's bike. Luckilly the GS is stronger than the van and after
quick inspection we set off confinced the GS is fine and the van came off second best.<br><p>
An hour later working our way through London traffic we arrive at Eyensford and take the GS for a quick swim in the ford<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0001.jpg"></img><br><p>
Not long before Judge arrives on the airhead and even takes the Marrakash Express for a quick wash & dry in the cool ford waters.
<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0002.jpg"></img><br><p>
All jokes and laughs as we get ready to set off on the offroad session, not often in London you get the opertunity to see some dirt and actually ride in the bushes and on gravel. This is only the second time in the UK I managed to go offroad and very excited about the prospect of getting the bike dirty and testing my dreamy off road wannabe skills<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0003.jpg"></img><br><p>
Looking at these more acceptable off road machinery I do wonder if the GS is suitable for ruts and mud at 240kg's with me a mere
84kg lightweight trying to manhandle the beast.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0004.jpg"></img><br><p>
Some time later dirt, ruts, mud and bushes that kept my wits refreshed and the nerves in peak condition. A sight of relieve and satisfaction comes over me when I realised that there was a few tense moments where I just had to let go of the iron grip on the handlebars and let the GS steer it's own way. Easier said than done when it gets hairy with this big bike picking his own route through the ruts. Something I realise soon is to look well ahead of me and drive to points instead of focusing down at my front wheel which got the better of my confidence.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0005.jpg"></img><br><p>
Louis looked relaxed on the Africa Twin and Hentie sure got the better of his 1150 well away from delivery vans. I followed the Africa Twin and all the time it looked so natural offroad but due to my negative mindset about the bike did not realise how well it performed untill later.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0006.jpg"></img><br><p>
Phil and Greg swapping some offroad tips perhaps or dicussing the madness of actually taking a GS offroad to start with. They sure did seem to handle things much easier and relaxed on the lighter offroad bikes.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0007.jpg"></img><br><p>
Bill our offroad tour guide for the day on his Suzi and Steve who managed to drop his Adventurer only 3 times. Luckilly no damage and he was the only one starting off with a GS and finishing with one. I swapped 1/2 way through for the Africa Twin.<br><p>
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0008.jpg"></img><br><p>
Myself on the GS and Louis on the Honda, a great afternoon and as I am wrinting this feeling very tired but very happy.
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/pilgrim/pilgrim_0009.jpg"></img><br><p>
Untill next time and keep it out of the hegdes
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Looks more like Mad Maxine from that shot 
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Toubab
Tell ya what tho whatton...what?
er...ah yes.......
That Dainese suit is frikkin good...it's dead comfy, fits really well and doesnt obstruct anything in any way.......and it just feels soooo much more secure than any other armoured stuff I've got........plus it's not hot or anything.....I'm going to take out the armour from my other jackets I think and wear thatthing underneath them......
It's the mutt's nutts!!!!
Bill
er...ah yes.......
That Dainese suit is frikkin good...it's dead comfy, fits really well and doesnt obstruct anything in any way.......and it just feels soooo much more secure than any other armoured stuff I've got........plus it's not hot or anything.....I'm going to take out the armour from my other jackets I think and wear thatthing underneath them......
It's the mutt's nutts!!!!
Bill
Tell you what guys, for all those guys that could have come out, they missed a really good evening. Far better thsan just vegging out in front of the box.
Everyone enjoyed themselves, and well done to Bill for setting up an alternative off-roading trip during the evening. We really must make the effort to do it again. It was amusing to watch the GSers getting "down & dirty", it looked like it was hard work, but hats off to 'em, they did it, (unlike someone who only turned up on theirs to clean their old Pig Iron bike in the ford!)
Everyone enjoyed themselves, and well done to Bill for setting up an alternative off-roading trip during the evening. We really must make the effort to do it again. It was amusing to watch the GSers getting "down & dirty", it looked like it was hard work, but hats off to 'em, they did it, (unlike someone who only turned up on theirs to clean their old Pig Iron bike in the ford!)
Speggo
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Excellent!!!
Just to say thanks to Fanum for setting it up. I had a great time and anyone who has ridden with me offroad before will vouch for that fact that it is customary for me to drop the bike in the first half mile. I find it gets it over with and then I can relax and enjoy the ride!
Dumping the GS during the photoshoot down the long track was almost inevitable. It's all mind over matter. I was coming down thinking "I mustn't drop itt....I mustn't drop it.......I mustn't drop it....." Guess what?
Think I might dust off the XT225 for the next one though......
Just to say thanks to Fanum for setting it up. I had a great time and anyone who has ridden with me offroad before will vouch for that fact that it is customary for me to drop the bike in the first half mile. I find it gets it over with and then I can relax and enjoy the ride!
Dumping the GS during the photoshoot down the long track was almost inevitable. It's all mind over matter. I was coming down thinking "I mustn't drop itt....I mustn't drop it.......I mustn't drop it....." Guess what?
Think I might dust off the XT225 for the next one though......
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Top pics ! Nice to see some GSs in there too that looked a really good crack. Far too much fun - should be banned !
that looked a really good crack. Far too much fun - should be banned ! Vleis
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NICE ONE!!
Thanx chaps, it was great fun. Cant wait for the next one. Sorry that I had to miss the pints afterwards, but next time I will be there.
Thanks to everybody who helped orginizing it and for the working out the route.
Cheers
Thanx chaps, it was great fun. Cant wait for the next one. Sorry that I had to miss the pints afterwards, but next time I will be there.
Thanks to everybody who helped orginizing it and for the working out the route.
Cheers
Phil Reynolds said:(unlike someone who only turned up on theirs to clean their old Pig Iron bike in the ford!)
I thought Andy was actually coming on the ride!!
Cheers, Bill, great evening!!
Greg
Sorry is the hardest word to say...
Well, Maverick possibly made my excuses, that I was dropping SWMBO at the airport early-ish Thursday, as she is of to the islands for two weeks, I chose to spend time with her (she decided on monday to buy lo-price ticket, and go....
In retrospect, the fun you guys got to have, was worth the WRATH I would have faced.... lesson learned.
Either bike next time.... been a few (2 years) years since I played dirty.... Need to get dirty again.
Rian.
Well, Maverick possibly made my excuses, that I was dropping SWMBO at the airport early-ish Thursday, as she is of to the islands for two weeks, I chose to spend time with her (she decided on monday to buy lo-price ticket, and go....
In retrospect, the fun you guys got to have, was worth the WRATH I would have faced.... lesson learned.
Either bike next time.... been a few (2 years) years since I played dirty.... Need to get dirty again.
Rian.
Re: Sorry is the hardest word to say...
Ermmm ohh yes guys Grizz is not coming...
I think I did note that to the leader.
Grizz said:
Ermmm ohh yes guys Grizz is not coming...
I think I did note that to the leader.
