Benson Airfield Riding Day Sat 29th Aug 2009

[skidlids]

Just had my email through, bookings have to be in for the end of July

Did everybody else that was expecting the email get it

[TopiToo]

Hello Skids

can you forward the details on to me please.

TopiToo

[bradders]

and to me too please...havent had anything but then I may have changed my email addi

[Nev748]

could you let me have the details as well please, Kev.

[skidlids]

PM me your email addy's and I'll fire it over

[skidlids]

could you let me have the details as well please, Kev.

Nev you could just walk across the field and ask them :p

[Gbyte666]

Great stuff. We love Benson.

Roy get that camera mounted up, Steve get that 748 built.

Craig

[Dementor]

Kev can you forward to me as well please?

Cheers, Roy

[skidlids]

Kev can you forward to me as well please?

Cheers, Roy

Roy I haven't got your email address here at work

[Gbyte666]

Quite right as well, your suposed to be making sure that nukey thing dont go off, not mailing and surfing :lol:

Craig

[bradders]

Quite right as well, your suposed to be making sure that nukey thing dont go off, not mailing and surfing :lol:

Craig

didnt think you had the chilli tonight?! ;) :lol:

[skidlids]

Quite right as well, your suposed to be making sure that nukey thing dont go off, not mailing and surfing :lol:

Craig


I've been trying to fix it after it cracked a ceramic window on Monday, filling the ultra High vacuum system with compressed air and contaminating everything, I had just replaced the cathode in the electron gun earlier and was waiting on the vac pumps to do there job, bit like watching paint dry so easily distracted by the PC especially when a email about Benson arrives in the IN-Box

All was going well when I left work at 23:40 and had a chilly but dry ride home on the S2R and had a bit of a play with a BMW car around a few of the round-abouts on the local ring-road

Roll on Friday and the start of 4 days off

[TopiToo]

Great stuff. We love Benson.

Roy get that camera mounted up, Steve get that 748 built.

Craig

I hope to have some nice pics tomorrow, but time is running out:(

PS thanks Skids I have mail;)

TopiToo

[Monty]

Kev, fire it across to me as well please mate-I may be being a bit hopeful but maybe the hand will be better by then...............perhaps.

John

[skidlids]

Kev, fire it across to me as well please mate-I may be being a bit hopeful but maybe the hand will be better by then...............perhaps.

John

emailed it over to you John

[clint]

Kev
You have a pm.

Clint.

[ENGAKATS]

Can I also have the details please? :)

I'll pm you my email now.

Thanks!

[Dementor]

Roy I haven't got your email address here at work

No probs Kev Trudi was on the case :)

[skidlids]

No probs Kev Trudi was on the case :)

That will be why I didn't email you when I got home last night as I had a PM from Trudi saying she had taken care of it.

I can't see myself entering this year but will be popping along to support those that do.

[ENGAKATS]

I finally sent the cheque on Tuesday and got my confirmation around an hour ago. Nice :)

[Magpie]

i spent a couple of years flying at benson, long story - would love to return, can anyone send me details of this event please?

ta.

magpie.

[Andy748]

i spent a couple of years flying at benson, long story - would love to return, can anyone send me details of this event please?

ta.

magpie.

Magpie,

PM me your e-mail addres and I'll send you an application form.

Andy

[ENGAKATS]

So, anybody else going to Benson on the 29th?

[bradders]

I am

[skidlids]

I should be there just to watch and enjoy the banter

[Dementor]

Oh yes :D

[psychlist]

I should be there just to watch and enjoy the banter

I may be up to doing that too...
I hope :cool:

[Gbyte666]

Oh yes.. I guess this is the third most important event after Cadwell and Megameet.

Craig

[skidlids]

I may be up to doing that too...
I hope :cool:

I'm thinking of bringing the van, a Gazebo (No awning at the moment), table and chairs (no not dining room furniture)
Must make my mind up so I can book the vehicle and its registration in with the base security

[Dukeman358]

Even though this has been mentioned a few times it appears to have passed me by. Bradders mentioned it was full last Sunday so if that is the case I would like details of how I could come up and watch or take part if there any last minute cancellations.

Anyone in the know please contact me.

Cheers Kim

[PeteB]

Kim,

You have PM with the info.

Pete

[Dukeman358]

Kim,

You have PM with the info.

Pete

Thanks Pete:)

[bradders]

got the email here if you want it...

[ENGAKATS]

...Must make my mind up so I can book the vehicle and its registration in with the base security

So, do we need to do the same for every person coming to watch? Do we need to contact the base security? :confused: (Sorry - It's my first time in Benson)

[bradders]

yes, they need all the reg and people details, you can just try to blagg it but means not gteed of getting in

[Gbyte666]

Lol.. every year part of the rider brief is "We have big Guns and even bigger dogs on the base"

Craig

[Dukeman358]

Lol.. every year part of the rider brief is "We have big Guns and even bigger dogs on the base"

Craig

That's no way to talk about the women:o

[Dukeman358]

Found out from Pete it is full so if I can come up to watch I will and I should get invite next year.

Does anyone have some directions to the base or is it a secret;)

[bradders]

signposted from the road, outside the village

[skidlids]

Found out from Pete it is full so if I can come up to watch I will and I should get invite next year.

Does anyone have some directions to the base or is it a secret;)

Head South from Fox's towards the Reading direction then turn left

[bradders]

Head South from Fox's towards the Reading direction then turn left

or north from reading towards foxes and turn right

[Andy748]

Found out from Pete it is full so if I can come up to watch I will and I should get invite next year.

Does anyone have some directions to the base or is it a secret;)

As always please don't ride through Benson village (BP roundabout) instead use clack's lane from the Crowmarsh Gifford roundabout.

I'll be heading past Andover on the morning, though with the bike on the trailer. If you have any extra kit that you don't want to carry on the bike then let me know and I can grab it on the way past.

If you or anyone else are concerned about getting in or having hassle on the day then drop me a PM for my mobile number, as I have the required credentials to be able to sign people in on the day.

People may or may not be aware that it is also the RAF Odiham ARD the following Sat, about 20 places when I checked last Wed. Info is on the OMCC website www.omcc.co.uk - please note that this is a quite day (98db) and they will be checking!

See those that are going at Benson

Andy

[bradders]

RAF Odiham?! and its on our doostep and we dont know?! have to check that out...

[bradders]

email sent...and it keeps bouncing back!! Cant find any other contact details on the site Andy, do you have any?

[Gbyte666]

Are you going to make 98db Paul ? You were easly 107db sleeping in my van :lol: :lol:

Craig

[bradders]

only 107?! musnt have slept much then ;)

bike should make it tho...

[Dementor]

98db :lol: and they fly Chinooks out of there that shake the windows in my house............mind you so do the Termis :D

[bradders]

doesnt say at what rev... ;)

[Andy748]

email sent...and it keeps bouncing back!! Cant find any other contact details on the site Andy, do you have any?

Bradders,

I see your post on the OMCC site. The only other contact details I have for John is the OMCC admin hotmail account : omcc@hotmail.co.uk
I have used this address and got a response within 24hrs.

Cheers,

Andy

[Andy748]

doesnt say at what rev... ;)

Does it matter I think mine makes 98dB at idle - and that's just the clutch!!! :frog:

[ENGAKATS]

Unfortunately I won't make it on Saturday.

The bike is still in the workshop and was supposed to be ready by now. I got a call today saying that it won't be ready untill Wednesday next week.:(:mad::mad::mad:

[Dementor]

Unfortunately I won't make it on Saturday.

The bike is still in the workshop and was supposed to be ready by now. I got a call today saying that it won't be ready untill Wednesday next week.:(:mad::mad::mad:

Oh no, was looking forward to seeing you again :(

[ENGAKATS]

Oh no
Indeed! :(:mad:

was looking forward to seeing you again :(
I was looking forward to see you and others again as I've been away on trips the past couple of months and missed all the meetings :(.

[skidlids]

So what time are those that are going getting there

[Gbyte666]

I was going to get there for about 8 ish. They dont usually get it together untill 9:30 / 10:00

Craig

[skidlids]

So do we have a list of who is going tomorrow

Can't say I have seen a list so I will start one

Please add or subtract names as appropriate

Riders
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Dementor
PeteB
Bradders
Gbyte666
Andy748



Spectators
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Skidlids
Senna3
Biker Chick

[Dukeman358]

I am still 'unsure of her in doors' plans for me but if I can make it I will be a spectator.

Having seen that there are other RAF sites doing the same that may be something to work on for next year. Apparently Hullavington and Abingdon do this and I believe Chertsey may also be adding therir track to the list!:D

[clint]

Riders
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Dementor
PeteB
Bradders
Gbyte666
Andy748
Clint



Spectators
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Skidlids
Senna3
Biker Chick

[bradders]

you joining us enroute Clint or heading straight there? early start mind...

[Dementor]

you joining us enroute Clint or heading straight there? early start mind...

Meeting up with Clint in Alton then on to Winnal...................early ;)

[TopiToo]

Hello

Will be thinking of you all, have fun :)

TopiToo

[Gbyte666]

Hi Steve. Missed you not being there M8. Next year ?#

Hope your having a great time out there. Bring us all back some excotic errrr SUN. :lol:

Craig

[deej]

i had a mate there today who took a very tidy carbon clad cbr6rr there, i gather its not coming home in the same condition it went it. did anybody see it or by chance happen to get a few photos of it

[bradders]

yes I saw it, gorgeous. Wondered why I necer saw it this afternoon....!

[Dementor]

What a brilliant day, with great folk.

Started at 05:30 meeting Clint en rouite to Winchester where we met up with all the others including, Peteb, Robbie, Gaz, Bradders, Steve, Shell, Del,Pat.........etc.

Good to see Kev (Skidlids) turned up to spectate and pit bitch for Senna :lol:

Craig was there with Reg, thanks for the petrol Craig :)

Had some excellent sessions, and Bradders and I utilised our "Riders Skills" to engaged in some team riding :D :lol:

All finished the day off safe and sound.

Was I glad to get in that shower when I got home :)

[bradders]

just out of the bath and half way thru my first beer

excellent day! finally getting the hang of brakes....and how they work....and thanks to Pete for making my day when he said I was leaving black lines out of a chicane :D BSB tyres, in every way ;)

[Andy748]

i had a mate there today who took a very tidy carbon clad cbr6rr there, i gather its not coming home in the same condition it went it. did anybody see it or by chance happen to get a few photos of it


Yes, long way to come for 2 flying laps in the first session! Was in the fast group and managed to get about 100m off the track on a 100mph+ left hander. He looked fine and was straight on his feet, bike not so good - left hand clip-on, rear set and quite a lot of carbon mangled. Hopefully nothing more permanent than a few bumps and bruises. According to one of the guys I know marshalling, he got off line and couldn't get it stopped, despite quite an impressive rolling stoppie!

[deej]

oh dear,didnt realise it was so early into the day,hes spent two weeks prepping it for 2 laps. will give us something to laugh about on swb,im sure he'll be pleased with the rolling stoppie comment

[Gbyte666]

Yes, long way to come for 2 flying laps in the first session! Was in the fast group and managed to get about 100m off the track on a 100mph+ left hander. He looked fine and was straight on his feet, bike not so good - left hand clip-on, rear set and quite a lot of carbon mangled. Hopefully nothing more permanent than a few bumps and bruises. According to one of the guys I know marshalling, he got off line and couldn't get it stopped, despite quite an impressive rolling stoppie!

Ahh yes I saw that, was'nt there two down in that left hander ? I was more concerned at dodging the marshal running straight across the track and the rest of them parking up at the side of that left hander. Shame as it was literaly 2nd or 3rd lap of the day. Glad he's ok.

Craig

[clint]

I really enjoyed my first visit to Benson. I thought the circuit layout was really good. Apart from the landing lights...Bradders.
748R once again was brilliant never missed a beat.
As for the rest of the day. Great company and plenty of laughs were had by all.
Shower,beer and bed..great end to the day.

Clint.

[Dukeman358]

Look pretty good out there guys:) Must get my application in for next year. Although at least on the side I can watch the Roy & Bradders show:D

[bradders]

Although at least on the side I can watch the Roy & Bradders show:D

we werent racing tho ;)

yep, fully leant over and flat in 3rd, hitting a runway light which lifts the front wheel off is not recomended!! thankfully happend so quick, and the bike sorted itself, that I didnt have time to react...phew!

[Dementor]

we werent racing tho ;)

"Corse" not, it's not allowed :D Enjoyed your company Paul :)

[TopiToo]

Hello

any pictures taken on the day?

TopiToo