To The Dales For a Quickie

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Having not ridden the bike since returning from our Austria Holiday I was getting well and truly stir crazy . Not much on today on the work front,so up early do some paperwork , make up a flask and sandwiches, grab the bike gear and set off . Have taken the pinlock out as the beading has failed,the connecting studs are loose so I left them out. Its not going to rain. Interestingly at A1 speeds when checking mirrors with these studs missing you can make all sorts of Jet engine noises , roaring and whistles.
Having a small pea brain this kept me entertained for 10 mins or so. Jumped off the A1 at Wetherby and had plotted a route to Masham on mostly Minor Roads. Had a quick map check over a coffee at one of JB s Cafes the Bordar House. Warming up nicely Suns out, on me tod,no one to please but meself. Perfik. Well I had a Bimble plotted,taking in more back lanes and goat tracks. Some I knew, one was extremely muddy from the tractors and the thought crossed my mind fleetingly What If you come off. Didn’t come across a soul for most of the journey. Man up and just let the bike do the work. Most satisfying, rode and stopped for photos, 3 hours later, pulled in to top end of Grassington for a very late lunch. For the second time today watched a lone red kite, performing for an audience of 1. Cold snirped up bacon and tomatoe sandwiches and lukewarm coffee. What could be finer on a September day. Followed the back roads and back on A1 after Harrogate .

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Heavy duty Lunch.



Link thing.

http://andrewbrownphotos.smugmug.com/Yorkshire-Dales-11TH-September

Might be off again Tuesday 16th September if I can get Home Office Approval

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Bugger

Ring me next time, I was only mooching about home yesterday

Looks like a good day - I was up around those parts on Tues afternoon too

 

[timeandtide]

Looks and sounds good Andrew
I was over in Wheelock having new tyres fitted.
Might be available 16th if you'd like company?
BTW Is your helmet a Schuberth as I've had aPinlock failure on mine too?

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Bugger

Ring me next time, I was only mooching about home yesterday

Looks like a good day - I was up around those parts on Tues afternoon too

Last minute .com for me as usual,based on work cancellations and diary shuffling. Most excellent day John. Hopefully up again Tuesday 16th , just awaiting confirmation from brother in law . Not sure on timings yet but poss 11.30am for noon at Masham

Looks and sounds good Andrew
I was over in Wheelock having new tyres fitted.
Might be available 16th if you'd like company?
BTW Is your helmet a Schuberth as I've had aPinlock failure on mine too?

Timeandtide, very happy to meet up next Tuesday, will pm set off times and details when Brother in law confirms. He works shifts so hopefully will sort.

Schuberth C3 is 4 years old. The pin lock which should not come out ,well winter riding,salt etc has made it so dirty have pulled it out at least 10 times. Only used Luke warm soapy water to clean. The sealant gave up on one corner 3 months ago , however the plastic part has white markings that are etched into surface. Just going to purchase a new one. Helmet best I have ever had.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Last minute .com for me as usual,based on work cancellations and diary shuffling. Most excellent day John. Hopefully up again Tuesday 16th , just awaiting confirmation from brother in law . Not sure on timings yet but poss 11.30am for noon at Masham

16/9..............sorry I shall be sampling the Mosel instead, sir

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Remember you saying you were going to do one. Have grand trip JB wish I could come with you. Julie and I are thinking Germany next year, will have a chinwag to get some ideas next time I see you. Go Johnny Go Go Go. Pictures and trip report expected

 

[timeandtide]

16/9..............sorry I shall be sampling the Mosel instead, sir

Tough job . . . but someone has to do it!

 

[timeandtide]

I'll look forward to that (fingers crossed).
Have had my pinlock out several times to clean as well -once moisture gets behind it it's u/s.
Otherwise I like it but regret the dropping of the town visor position.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Many thanks Andrew and T&T

 

[Zx9man]

I use to go to the dials for a quickly but she got fed up and wanted me to move up there but I still love her