SS / SL Gathering - CornerSpeed July + Pics

[Iconic944ss]

While interest is high and the heat wave seems to be over - how about a Supersport / Superlight gathering?

Dunno if Nelly could stand another gathering at Cornerspeed but, it is a very well know location to the 'Ducatisti'.

Thoughts please?

Frank

PS - Meet time seems to be 12 noon onwards.

Basic Map and route planning option for Cornerspeed in Nottingham is here:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=NG17+7LE&ie=UTF8&om=1

and if you've not heard of Cornerspeed - the drinks are on you ;)


http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk

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[gnasher]

sounds good. i cant think of anything better i would like to see a load of ss's together.Hmmmm well maybe the pussycat dolls in the shower

[nelly]

Why not indeed!!

Yesterday was great. If you want to go ahead and organise something Frank, you're more than welcome to plan Cornerspeed into the idea.
I can even join in with a certain SS ;)

[Ian900SLV]

Great idea Frank, I would be up for that

[andys 900ss]

Count me in too, althou I'll be away for most of Aug, so let me know when?

Andy

[Iconic944ss]

Neil, you are inded 'Da Man'.

However, I think if we are to abuse your hospitality the date needs to suit you and your work schedule.

However, my thought were:

1) Sooner rather later while intrest in meets is good.

2) Sometime around the end of July?

I've not checked race / TD schedules but how about either the w/e of the 22nd or 29th July ???

Finally - Neil, are you hinting that we could all come and worship the zenith of SS's in this country :saint:

Cheers - Humbled 944 Frank

[chicken]

Sounds like a great idea to me!

[Zimbo]

I think I'd be up for that too. Not a bad ride for me from NW of Leeds.

[nelly]

Frank, shouldn't be a problem on the 29th.

and yes..................... there could well be a certain Bloo feeling to the day ;)

[Iconic944ss]

Excellent Neil, good call.

There are a few club races on that weekend: Brands / Cadwell / Croft but I guess Saturday is mainly practise day.

I feel a plan coming together :)

Frank

[kwikbitch]

Can I come on Luthor????? :)

[Iconic944ss]

Of course Lisa, although I did think you were part of the Cornerspeed welcoming committee ;)

Even though the focus is meant to be SuperSport and Superlight series bikes, it is just a poor excuse for any of the DSC / anyone with a Ducati or an interest in them or OK damn it, just an interest in bikes to come along and say hello.

Cheers - Frank

[ziggi]

I'm also up for this - I will put out a newsletter to those on 900SL.com as well to get them to visit this thread for details.

cheers, Colin
http://www.900SL.com

[Iconic944ss]

I'm also up for this - I will put out a newsletter to those on 900SL.com as well to get them to visit this thread for details.

cheers, Colin
http://www.900SL.com

Cheers Colin - 12am onwards seems to be a decent enough time for peeps to aim to be there.

I'll post this up on DuN as well - if anyone wants to post up times and place to meet for a ride-in please feel free.

Sadly, I think I'm stuck with A19/A1 main routes etc.

Looking forward to this already :)

Cheers - Frank

[ziggi]

Sadly, I think I'm stuck with A19/A1 main routes etc.

Looking forward to this already :)

Cheers - Frank

You can have my route if you like - M23, M25, M1

[Iconic944ss]

No thanks Colin - copy of location details from top post:

Basic Map and route planning option for Cornerspeed in Nottingham is here:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl...E&ie=UTF8&om=1 (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=NG17+7LE&ie=UTF8&om=1)

and if you've not heard of Cornerspeed - the drinks are on you ;)


http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk (http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk/)

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Frank

[ziggi]

Also posted on DOC

[Maxypriest]

Count The Priest in on ol'SL MKIV#155.

[ziggi]

This still happening? I'm about to make my arrangements.

Weather is looking good :D
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Nottingham&day=6

[Iconic944ss]

It better had be !!!

I've just spent 3 hours cleaning my bike after yesterday's downfall!

Seriously, yes - Nelly is well up for it and I MUST phone him tomorrow for a final chin-wag, no numbers as such yet and sadly I missed the deadline for it to appear in the free section of MCN.

12 noon onwards - looking forward to it already.

Cheers - Frank

[Maxypriest]

Sorry I could not make the gathering – Burglar Bill visited on Friday night and broken into all the barns. Bizarrely he and his merry friends took nothing, I can understand him leaving the Steam Roller, as that would be a monumental blag, but all laid out for the taking were tools, grinders, a half decent lawn mower, jerry can full of petrol/2 dukes etc.

So I spent the weekend moving and securing stuff.

Any pictures available? How did it go?

[FiscusFish]

Unless Franks got a time machine he won't know till next weekend... http://homepage.ntlworld.com/fiscusfish/shakin.gif

[Maxypriest]

Oh kock. I had it marked up as last weekend. Out this weekend too... Visiting SS Great Britain and some pubs.

[ziggi]

If distance is a problem I can get cheap rates at the Marriott just off M1 J28. £44 for a deluxe room.

[ziggi]

Nelly - have you got access to any SS/SL parts or know where to get some? I know people who are coming and not coming who need parts.

Can you actually still get original fairing/seat parts from Ducati for say MkI 1992 Superlight etc?

[nelly]

Ziggi, parts are still generally available for chassis and engine. Some of the bodywork is getting quite difficult to get a hold of now, or more like the deliveries are taking time.
Best bet is to get a list of specific items together and go from there. I can first find out if it's still available and costs then check availability from the factory.

[ziggi]

Great - i'll bring a list with me.

[Ian900SLV]

Just cleaned off all the dead flies from the front of the SL and given it a clean.
Any ideas on how many plan to attend ????

[ziggi]

Not a massive amount but enough to make it ok I think.

[Ian900SLV]

Thats O.K then, you must owe me a drink or two anyway Ziggi for pointing you in the direction of that SL of yours LOL

[Iconic944ss]

I'm hopeful of a dozen or so 2V's but have a feeling others might turn up - and are more than welcome!

I'm a bit miffed at missing the deadline for an entry in MCN's 'Live' listings but myself and others have advertised it as well as can be expected given the short time allowed - lol - my fault all around really....

I guess the first 'round' is on me then :)

Looking forward to putting some names to faces on Saturday.

Cheers - Frank

P.S. - Just give Clifford a damn good clean after the Buell meet and even put my nice full open Carbon Cans back on, so if you hear , "Bokka, Bokka, Bokka" it might be me.

[RedMist]

Just caught up with the board - see yo all tomorrow - providing you don't mind a 749s gatecrashing?! :)

[chicken]

The Chicken-mobile has just received clearance for take-off from central control (aka Mrs Chicken).

Unfortunately she will still be sporting 'road' bodywork unless I can haul myself out of bed early enough to swap it over.

[Herb]

I'll be there, mostly to annoy the wife as I am leaving her at home with my parents. Ha ha, serves her right for 10 years of nagging!

I will be the fat guy who is walking funny. I put my back out this morning. I will doese up on Ibuprofen and hope for the best.

[ali]

Really sorry I can't be there but the SL isn't running at the mo, and the DD bike needs lots of love and attention before the next race. Gutted. :(

Say hi to Bloo and all the lovely 2vs for me, and make sure that nasty Nelly man doesn't steal one away for illicit tuning purposes!

Have a great day,

Ali

[Iconic944ss]

Herb - looking forward to meet you and switching swing arms :lol:

Ali - great shame but dont worry - there will be other chances ;)

Bike prep'ed - Weather forecast is hotter than today so I havent a clue what to wear yet but will end up like a kipper anyways.

Some traffic news thanks to the RAC (nothing around Nottingham - cheers)!

Safe Journey - Frank

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

A1211 Both Ways Moorgate, London Wall Junction With Moorgate (A501) Traffic lights not working, motorists are advised to cross junction with care.
CHESHIRE

A548 Both Ways Chester, New Crane Street Between Junction With Nicholas Street/St Martins Way (A5268) And J/W Nuns Road/City Walls Road The road is closed due to subsidence.
CHESHIRE

M6 Southbound J22 (Newton-Le-Willows), Entry Slip Road Overnight roadworks (22:00 - 05:00) with the entry slip road closed, and a signed diversion in place due to maintenance work.
CHESHIRE

M6 Southbound J22 (Newton-Le-Willows), Exit Slip Road Overnight roadworks (22:00 - 05:00) with the exit slip road closed and a signed diversion in place due to maintenance work.
GREATER MANCHESTER

M60 Anticlockwise J11 (A57 Eccles), Exit Slip Road Overnight roadworks (21:00 - 05:00) with the exit slip road closed, and a signed diversion in place due to maintenance work.
WEST YORKSHIRE

M621 Eastbound J6 (Hunslet Carr), Exit Slip Road 24hr roadworks with the exit slip road closed and a signed diversion in force due to maintenance work.
GREATER MANCHESTER

Unc Both Ways Manchester, Yarburgh Street Junction With Withington Road The road is closed due to an accident.

[ziggi]

i'm already in the area looking for a breakfast venue. there's also major roadworks at j10a m1 causing slow progress from the south.

see you all there

[Zimbo]

Sorry Frank et al, can't make it today. And I'd put my repainted open clutch cover on specially for the (noisy) occasion too.

Pete

[Ian900SLV]

Hope everyone got home safe,
Had a great afternoon meeting you chaps and chapesses, most SL`s I`ve ever seen in one place lets hope this is the start of a regular get together.
Hats off to all the guys who came long distances.
Fair bit of camera clicking going off so am looking forward to seeing a few pics.
Off to clean the bike now as it got a little dust on it hey Ziggi ?????

Till next time

Ian

[chicken]

It was great to see everybody but my bum hurts now...

[FiscusFish]

........... but my bum hurts now...

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/fiscusfish/eek2.gif Way, way too much information about your private life there Chi....

[Redsps]

any pics yet guys.
any MK1 's in supercool,superlight yellow.

R

[monstermob 998]

got home ok chain repair held up ok-i owe nelly a beer!! am getting use to these long rides -- no aches or pains!!!!!!!am on a borrwed pooter cos mines broked was hoping for pictures by now--

[chicken]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/fiscusfish/eek2.gif Way, way too much information about your private life there Chi....

at least you don't know about the bit where Frank told me to get on my knees...












...oops...

[chicken]

any pics yet guys.
any MK1 's in supercool,superlight yellow.

R
There was one SL in yellow courtesy of Judy.

There were more cameras there than a japanese bus tour of the Carl Zeiss factory so I'm sure there be some piccies along soon.

[Iconic944ss]

What a great day out.

I blasted straight down to Cornerspeed as I thought I should really get there as early as poss since I set the wheels in motion for the meet!

A brace of 7/9 series bikes were already there and Neil greeted me and was obviously proud to have the legendary "BlooDuke" on display (in the first pic), which he fired up later and sounded awesome, especially inside a building.

A few 2V's were already there - Colin (Ziggi) from the 900SL.com site + Herb and shortly after Andy900ss and Chi appeared to be welcomed into the hallowed hall.

Lisa also made a modelling appearance :devil: and then Judi turned up on her Yellow SuperLight just to prove how nice and different they really do look.

It was good to kick ideas and modifications around with owners of similar machines; I was most impressed with Chi's STM clutch slave which has convinced me I need to uprate mine to make the action lighter.

Sadly, the time flew by and peeps had to drift away to return to 'normality' - I was one of the last to leave but I was desperate to finally find Squires Cafe on the way home - which I did, at last!

Canny place - sign posting is naff and I rode straight past! Quite busy even for Sat teatime and it looked like the Bandit owners club were having a rally of some sort. Some trade stands and a mobile Dyno were there, making a good noise on the few bikes I heard. I couldn't resist a coffee and a newly baked pastie and enjoyed the nicely chilled atmosphere - there was only one other Duke that I could see in the place but, I'll definately return now I know where its at.

The weather just couldn't help its self and had to rain lightly on the outskirts of Cleveland but, I didnt even bother to stop to don waterproofs - just wound him up to ***mph and enjoyed the ride :D

264 mile round trip today and every ride is feeling easier now however, all these motorway are starting to square off the back tyre......time for a trackday me thinks :devil:

Many thanks to Neil for letting us meet at Cornerspeed - top bloke!

Thanks as well to all that turned up, nice one.

Cheers - Frank

[Douglas]

Sorry I didnt see any of you yesterday. I checked the bike over for the trip, put some air in the front tyre and satisfied all was well dis a few jobs on my 748. Hopped on to come up to Cornerspeed, and found the front tyre was completely flat!

It turned out to be leaking around the valve, so tyre off and a tour of tyre cenres until I got a new valve put in, and wheel back on the bike. Arrived at Cornerspeed to find the last bike leaving, and Neil on his own! I saw a couple of bikes leaving as I approached the estate, and a couple at full chat going the other way on the M!!

Oh well, perhaps there will be another one next year, because I was really looking forward to this years!

[chicken]

I saw a couple of bikes leaving as I approached the estate, and a couple at full chat going the other way on the M!!



That was me and Dave heading back down at the end. We stopped off at Leicester services for a burger and he said he saw an SS on the other side - must have been you!

[Iconic944ss]

Ahhhh...I did see an SS shoot past the Texaco service station I was in on the A38. Sorry about your misfortunes Douglas.

Don't worry - it was too much fun not to have another one sometime ;)

Frank

[Iconic944ss]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0469%20(Medium).JPG

A fitting tribute to a departed friend - "BlooDuke"

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0470%20(Medium).JPG

A lovely pair ! - Colin (Ziggi) from www.900sl.com and a sweet 750ss

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0471%20(Medium).JPG

And the Sun shone!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0472%20(Medium).JPG

Canny turn out for such a nice Saturday.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0473%20(Medium).JPG

Andy's throaty sounding modern SS turned up for the fun

[Iconic944ss]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0474%20(Medium).JPG

Superclean - Superlight

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0475%20(Medium).JPG

Lisa Lusts after more Ducati's for her collection.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0476%20(Medium).JPG

Chi and Andy discuss 'manly' issues......

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0477%20(Medium).JPG

Judi's immaculate yellow SL proves how striking the colour can be.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Cornerspeed/IMG_0478%20(Medium).JPG

Judi and Lisa share a joke about ???? (I dare not ask).

[Ian900SLV]

Nice pics Frank, my "superclean-superlight" just got me home before a rain shower

[ziggi]

Good to meet you all, here's my pics :

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm1.jpg
Starting with the 888 racing sorry but it's sooo nice

[ziggi]

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm2.jpg/
Again

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm3.jpg/
bloo duke

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/sm4.jpg/
again

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm5.jpg/
Early arrivals

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm6.jpg/
Franks 944

[ziggi]

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm7.jpg/
Again

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm8.jpg/
Desmodue admirers

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm9.jpg/
Nice early supersport, sorry can't remember whos

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm10.jpg/
Ian's filthy SL

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm11.jpg/
Chi's FE and Lisa's black sheep

[ziggi]

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm12.jpg/
Andy's Nice SS ie - loada mods

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm14.jpg/
My SL, Herbs modded 750

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm15.jpg/
Again

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm16.jpg/
Ian's SL again

[ziggi]

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm17.jpg/
Judi on her SL this time instead of asking everyone else to ride it :D

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm18.jpg/
Best looking Ducati in Yellow

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm20.jpg/
The remainder

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/ssm21.jpg/
Late arrival - SL - can't remember who sorry

[Ian900SLV]

Ziggi the late arrival was Jeff on SL V #168

[ziggi]

Judi's pictures -

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/PICT0195s.jpg/
Spot the ball competition

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/PICT0200s.jpg/
Jeff says - "Don't point that at me"

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/PICT0201s.jpg/
That go faster gerbal is up there somewhere

http://behostldn001.bewithus.com/demos/bikedemo.nsf/0/AD6676333230B5CA802571BB006AE186/$file/PICT0214s.jpg/
Ian's had enough !

[Rob B]

Frank, et al,

It looks like you had a great turn out and a good time was had by all. Maybe we should think about a combined 8xx/SS/SL gathering for next year and really celebrate the old school red bikes????????????

Rgds,

Rob

[Darren27]

Shame I was working that Saturday, looks like you all had a great time and some nice bikes there too, althought not enough yellow ones!

If there is ever another SS (+ others) gathering I'll try to get down.

[Iconic944ss]

Dont worry Gents, we had that much fun that another meet WILL happen sometime - having the 8 series meet at the same time as well is a SUPERB idea. I'm just not sure I could stop drolling ;)

Cheers - Frank

[Nattyboy]

That yellowun looks luvverly !