Best ever motorcycling moment?

philthy · 01-Jul-2006, 22:09

BDGs thread about music got me thinking.

My best ever motorcycling moment was discovering the twisty bit of road along side Llyn Brennig in North Wales. It was wet and drizzly and I was on the 851. I just held it at a steady 70, and flowed throught the sweeping bends between the forest trees untill I got to the end of the lake......then I turned round and did it again.......................then I turned round and did it again ........then I.....

Do you have a best ever motorcycling moment?

Henners · 01-Jul-2006, 22:21

Riding up the coast of the Gambia from Senegal, on a beat up Yamaha 175 trailbike, with Jacqui on the pillion, sun setting over the ocean on our left, gently weaving in and out with the surf to ensure the firmest sand, for over 60kms ... perfection

domski · 01-Jul-2006, 22:24

Best ever motorcycling moment for me happened 7 weeks ago

bradders · 02-Jul-2006, 00:20

the ring trip a few weeks ago.....

rcgbob44 · 02-Jul-2006, 08:23

One of my best rides was from Dubai to Oman on a Harley Springer soft tail!

Steve B · 02-Jul-2006, 08:49

From Nairn via Inverness, Fort Augustus & Glencoe, to Crianlarich trying to keep up with two Harris mounted Glaswegians on my Moto Martin GSX1100.

Stu748R · 02-Jul-2006, 09:26

Getting from Gerrards Cross to Troon in Scotland in one day on a Honda 125S in 1973.

mogwai · 02-Jul-2006, 09:29

Back in 2002,scored 95% at Mallory on the suzuki performance riding course.

YMFB · 02-Jul-2006, 10:47

so many but probably getting of the ferry at Douglas on to the hallowed land of road racing heroes

ath748 · 02-Jul-2006, 10:50

Passing my test.

Closely followed by picking up my first bike.

Wow, what a feeling that was......

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01-Jul-2006, 22:21	#2
Henners Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,338 Join Date: May 2002 Riding up the coast of the Gambia from Senegal, on a beat up Yamaha 175 trailbike, with Jacqui on the pillion, sun setting over the ocean on our left, gently weaving in and out with the surf to ensure the firmest sand, for over 60kms ... perfection Reply

01-Jul-2006, 22:24	#3
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon Best ever motorcycling moment for me happened 7 weeks ago Reply

02-Jul-2006, 00:20	#4
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... the ring trip a few weeks ago..... Reply

02-Jul-2006, 08:23	#5
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! One of my best rides was from Dubai to Oman on a Harley Springer soft tail! Reply

02-Jul-2006, 08:49	#6
Steve B Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 188 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Lincs Mood: counting down to mad sunday Best Motorcycling moment for me was From Nairn via Inverness, Fort Augustus & Glencoe, to Crianlarich trying to keep up with two Harris mounted Glaswegians on my Moto Martin GSX1100. Reply

02-Jul-2006, 09:26	#7
Stu748R Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,160 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Leafy Surrey Mood: I've just ordered a new bike and its a .. Getting from Gerrards Cross to Troon in Scotland in one day on a Honda 125S in 1973. Reply

02-Jul-2006, 09:29	#8
mogwai Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 940 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Supernova heights.. Mood: IF IN DOUBT..GET BLAGGING. Back in 2002,scored 95% at Mallory on the suzuki performance riding course. Reply

02-Jul-2006, 10:47	#9
YMFB Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon Posts: 2,526 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salisbury so many but probably getting of the ferry at Douglas on to the hallowed land of road racing heroes Reply

02-Jul-2006, 10:50	#10
ath748 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 762 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Switzerland and Dorking Mood: Missing my Flash... Passing my test. Closely followed by picking up my first bike. Wow, what a feeling that was...... Reply