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Col996s
13-May-2009, 17:02
Southend are again holding an Italian Festival this year on Sat 29th August .
It would be great if we could represent the club, as last year, with a display of our bikes.
But this year make it bigger and better.
Thanks.
Paul996
13-May-2009, 17:14
Col
Count me in, should be able to bring friend on his MV again.
Had a great day last year :)
Col996s
14-May-2009, 21:08
Thanks Paul,
It will be good to see you again.
Col996s
05-Jul-2009, 22:31
Just a reminder and for those who may have not seen this when I first posted it.
Col996s
27-Jul-2009, 14:59
I have just been contacted by the organisers. They would like a commitment as they need to put together an agender to send to the printers for the flyers to be printed.
If I don't get a better response I will have to say we won't be going, which is a shame as it was a good event last year.
antonye
27-Jul-2009, 15:39
You can have my three if you want them, might take some organising to get them there!
I have just been contacted by the organisers. They would like a commitment as they need to put together an agender to send to the printers for the flyers to be printed.
If I don't get a better response I will have to say we won't be going, which is a shame as it was a good event last year.
Col, I will try to make it this year-bring the 450RT
John
Count me in Colin, sounds good. I missed it last year.
gordonparker
28-Jul-2009, 00:57
Hi Colin, I can arrange the boars etc used at WSB for part of a display, give me a call , doubt if I'll be driving by then but can sort somthing
Gordon
kneedown
30-Jul-2009, 11:37
i would like to come 'be first time for me
Col996s
30-Jul-2009, 13:38
Lets start a list:
Col996s
Paul996 + mate
Monty
007
Kneedown
robnobrakes
15-Aug-2009, 18:25
I've just seen this thread.
Count me in on my 900SS.
I've no idea where the festival is. Can you post some more details please.
Rob
Col996s
15-Aug-2009, 20:29
Hi Rob,
It would be great to see the 900ss there.
We will be allocated a spot at the end of the high street, outside the Odeon cinima.
If you come along on Monday I'll explain further.
Col996s
15-Aug-2009, 21:04
Just to add to this. It is in an area outside the Victoria Circus shopping precinct. The Odeon is the closest building, postcode, SS1 1TJ.
robnobrakes
16-Aug-2009, 10:27
Just to add to this. It is in an area outside the Victoria Circus shopping precinct. The Odeon is the closest building, postcode, SS1 1TJ.
Cheers Col
I know where you mean. See you at the Angel...
Rob
Paul996
16-Aug-2009, 14:38
Col
Sorry but may not be able to make meet. Wife has arranged for us to go away :(
Was really looking forward to coming down again.
robnobrakes
16-Aug-2009, 18:03
Can my chum on his Aprilia join in to?
Col996s
16-Aug-2009, 18:56
No problems.
I'm getting desperate. I'll be opening it up to rice burners at this rate. :lol:
No problems.
I'm getting desperate. I'll be opening it up to rice burners at this rate. :lol:
No need for desparation Colin-I will be there. Now the question is-is there anywhere to park a car and trailer-or should I plan to ride down, and what time is kickoff?
If I am riding down it's going to be a long slow ride on a vibratory single-autoroute says it is 90.5 miles whatever way I cut it..............:lol:
John
Col996s
17-Aug-2009, 12:18
Hi John,
There is Multi story car park close by but not sure about the trailer. I think you would be able to un hitch it and leave it near to where we are.
There is no fixed start time. I will get there early but get there when you can, about 9, 9.30 would be good.
Hi John,
There is Multi story car park close by but not sure about the trailer. I think you would be able to un hitch it and leave it near to where we are.
There is no fixed start time. I will get there early but get there when you can, about 9, 9.30 would be good.
Okidoki, well if the weather looks ok I may ride down anyway-just because I can................
John
SlowLearner
17-Aug-2009, 20:37
I might be up for this !
Whose going along?
I will be riding from Surrey, guess its the m25 A127??
Maybe meet along the way for a ride-in?
I've not been to southend for about a decade, used to go there as a teenager !
Steve
PS, am thinking Tricolore if its sunny.
Col996s
18-Aug-2009, 17:57
It would be good to see you again Steve. The Tricolore would be very welcome.
So far:
Col996s
Monty
007
Kneedown
Antonye
Robnobrakes + John
Wavedavy
Just need a Desmosedici now!
robnobrakes
18-Aug-2009, 23:04
I might be up for this !
Whose going along?
I will be riding from Surrey, guess its the m25 A127??
Maybe meet along the way for a ride-in?
I've not been to southend for about a decade, used to go there as a teenager !
Steve
PS, am thinking Tricolore if its sunny.
I'm happy to meet you at the Halfway House on the A127 if you want to ride in with me on my 900SS and my chum on his Tuono.
Rob
I'm happy to meet you at the Halfway House on the A127 if you want to ride in with me on my 900SS and my chum on his Tuono.
Rob
I could meet up with you as well-as long as you guys don't want to go over 60mph................
John
robnobrakes
19-Aug-2009, 07:42
I could meet up with you as well-as long as you guys don't want to go over 60mph................
John
I'll be waiting at the Halfway House at 8.45am for a 9am ride in to Southend.
SlowLearner
19-Aug-2009, 14:54
I'll be waiting at the Halfway House at 8.45am for a 9am ride in to Southend.
8:45 at the Halfway House....... blimey i had better leave now !
Will check my plans and confirm or not asap !
I'll be riding down from South Cambridgshire (J10, M11) anybody fancy riding down together?
Any BHCN??
Col996s
24-Aug-2009, 11:46
Just to confirm the time:
Arrive around 9.30am. The event is due to start at 10.
For those who came last year the only difference will be that we will be sharing the area with some Ferraris & Alfa Romeos.
SlowLearner
24-Aug-2009, 13:35
Looks like i can make this !
Can someone confirm where the halfway house is ( other than halfway between london and southend !) I remember it being by the side of the A127 but its been a while !
Also, what time does the event finish ??
Steve
Col996s
24-Aug-2009, 13:53
Great.
The pub is on the A127 at West Horndon, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LL. Best to Google the postcode for a map.
It normally goes onto about 4, 4.30 but if you have to get away then leave when you feel ready.
I'll be riding down from South Cambridgshire (J10, M11) anybody fancy riding down together?
Any BHCN??
We can ride down together as long as you don't mind going SLOWLY-I will be coming across from St.Neots on the 428 to junction 13-was intending to go across country since the 450RT really doesn't want to cruise at more than 60................
John
robnobrakes
25-Aug-2009, 09:36
If you are intending to meet us at the Halfway House (9.45am for a 10am start), a 60mph cruise will be fine. There are 50 and 40 mph speed limits on the A127 for half the ride anyway.
Col996s
25-Aug-2009, 11:30
Last year I made up some laminated cards and placed by the bikes with a few brief details, Model, age, how long owned, any significant mods ect.
If I get the time I will try and do the same for this year.
If people could PM me or add to this post their details then it would be appreciated.
Thanks.
stafford
25-Aug-2009, 17:49
Last year I made up some laminated cards and placed by the bikes with a few brief details, Model, age, how long owned, any significant mods etc.
If I get the time I will try and do the same for this year.
To embarrassed to as I'm on the ugly bike this week (ST4S)
To embarrassed to as I'm on the ugly bike this week (ST4S)
Nothing wrong with an ST4S-I should know I have one of the first to come into the country-had it since 22nd May 2001. The ST range is one of Ducati's hidden treasures-brilliant touring bikes which tend to be overlooked-and an ST4S can show a lot of sport bikes the way home.
John
8:45 at the Halfway House....... blimey i had better leave now !
Will check my plans and confirm or not asap !
OK, 0845 at the halfway house!
Look forward to it.
We can ride down together as long as you don't mind going SLOWLY-I will be coming across from St.Neots on the 428 to junction 13-was intending to go across country since the 450RT really doesn't want to cruise at more than 60................
John
OK John, great, I can meet you J13, M11, say 0800?
antonye
25-Aug-2009, 23:12
I can recommend coming via Chelmsford if you want to come cross country.
Drop off the M11 at Stansted then try to pickup the A1060 (via Takeley) from Hatfield Heath all the way into Chelmsford - lovely road!
Out of Chelmsford you can take the B1007 and then A176 onto the A127.
This will cut the corner off the M11 > M25 > A127 route.
As both myself and Colin will be leaving from Chelmsford, you can always meet us first and we'll lead the way?
I can recommend coming via Chelmsford if you want to come cross country.
Drop off the M11 at Stansted then try to pickup the A1060 (via Takeley) from Hatfield Heath all the way into Chelmsford - lovely road!
Out of Chelmsford you can take the B1007 and then A176 onto the A127.
This will cut the corner off the M11 > M25 > A127 route.
As both myself and Colin will be leaving from Chelmsford, you can always meet us first and we'll lead the way?
Sounds good to me, Monty?
Sounds good to me, Monty?
Consider it a deal James-left you a voicemail. I would prefer to go right across country though and miss out the M11 to Stanstead bit.
Just checked autoroute and whilst it is perfectly possible to miss the M11 completely obviously it would mean either backtracking or going through Cambridge-not good on a Saturday morning. Suggest we use the M11 until Duxford junct 10 and then go down A1301 and then B184 to Great Dunmow. We can then either use the A130 into Chelmsford or stay on the B184.
John
PS: Checked the forcast and both BBC and Metcheck say it's going to be
SUNNY-here's hoping!
Col996s
26-Aug-2009, 20:55
PS: Checked the forcast and both BBC and Metcheck say it's going to be
SUNNY-here's hoping!
Hooray
antonye
26-Aug-2009, 23:27
Oo! Oo! I didn't think of that! B184 through to Dunmow and then stay on the B184 until you pick up the A1060 at Leaden Roding - that's a ride and a half round those roads! :D :D :D
Dementor
26-Aug-2009, 23:50
Sorry Colin, would have liked to support this but most of the Hants crew will be at the Benson "Rider Skills Day". :D
Have a good one.
SlowLearner
27-Aug-2009, 11:15
SO are we still meeting at the Halfway house??
DOnt want to ride all the way there only to be 'billy'...:eek:
Col996s
27-Aug-2009, 11:22
Hi Steve,
Antony and myself are meeting Monty and 007 at 8:45 in Chelmsford, as Monty and 007 are coming across from the M11.
Robnobrakes is meeting someone at 8:45 at the half way house but I'm not sure who? I'm sure he'll be along to explain.
robnobrakes
27-Aug-2009, 13:36
SlowLearner
I will be at the Halfway House on the A127 at 8:45am with a 9:00am ride into Southend. All riders on this route are very welcome to join me, unless everyone wants to meet at The Angle Pub, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford.
Rob
peter grover
28-Aug-2009, 00:44
i should be ok for this one.can meet up at half way house or chelmsford.half way house is probably closer to me.will check on here tomorrow night.
robnobrakes
28-Aug-2009, 04:07
I will be at the Halfway House on the A127 at 8:45am with a 9:00am ride into Southend.
Rob
Something (a bevel twin) has come up for tomorrow AM so won't be able to meet you guys-hopefully get down to Southend later on.
John
SlowLearner
29-Aug-2009, 15:36
Checking the bike over before heading out today, found exhaust valve heatshied had come off and wedged between swingarmand frame !!!
So sorry not to make it to Halfway/Southen but made usgent trip to Alton instead..... as warranty runs out on 1 sept !!
These things usually happen the week AFTER warranty runs out so count myself lucky..... annoyed to miss SOuthend though :mad:
Hope you all had a great time in the sun eating pink candyfloss !
Steve
robnobrakes
29-Aug-2009, 18:27
Some great looking Dukes were on display, and Joe Public showed quite a lot of interest.
Look after those bottles Colin ;)
Col996s
29-Aug-2009, 18:37
Look after those bottles Colin ;)
What bottles would that be Rob?
Thanks to everyone that came along, we had a good selection of Dukes.
Sorry to hear of your problem Steve, hope you got it fixed ok.
antonye
30-Aug-2009, 17:43
Great day out yesterday in the sun, lots of good company and a laugh as usual!
I think we had a dozen bikes at least at one point in the day, and just about one of everything! Lots of people came up and wanted to chat too.
Roll on next year!
antonye
30-Aug-2009, 17:45
James (007) - don't forget to email/PM me your address to send you those well nuts :D
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