not long now lads..
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Topic: not long now lads..
Posted By: fusebox
Subject: not long now lads..
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 09:37
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spring is about to spring...... not long now! i wanna ride my bike sooo bad its hurtin! i think the only lad thats suffering more than iam right is youngblood..new bike new season! -------------  www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk www.apriliaspareparts.co.uk |
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Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 09:38
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It's mild here in Yorkshire and I keep thinking maybe I should go out but you're absolutely right it won't be long to wait now!!! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 09:42
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thats it rub it in ,sitting here out of action for a month or so due to a knackered shoulder
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Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 11:29
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Wont start riding until at least April. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: foxy
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 11:59
Mine'll be out on 1st of April.  ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 12:10
| You might be a bit " PREMATURE " F/B, don't forget all that snow to come still??? |
Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 12:54
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I'am gonna be riding my banana up the 153 miles to Griffs cave tomorrow and it's gonna be cold... Hardcore Hehee! NickyBoy  ------------- www.rsvr.net www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Sabre
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 13:06
Breakfast run planned for Sunday. All across Exmoor, down to Porlock Weir for a full English then the coast road to Lynmouth and on to Barny. Lovely. 100 miles of high speed happiness.-------------  |
Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 13:24
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I respect people for the all year riding its just sooo cold when you get going though and then if you don't do it a lot I spend all my time question grip levels and making myself nervous! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: tapmyhed
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 13:29
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Wheres my duvet.....you lot are too hard for me........anything under 20C is too cold......I mean, do I look like a polar bear????? Nope, not me, not now not ever. Not to mention all the slippy crap they are putting on the roads now, whats that about? at least with salt, you could see it, you still had some grip....that 'wet' crap is great for no ice, but is only 2 levels above slippy.....so no good really. MWWAAHHHH!!!! LOL! PS, I'm cold.....
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Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 13:36
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The Mille will be staying in hibernation a bit longer yet. May take the old Kwaka for leg stretch on Sunday though. Weather permitting! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Garin
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 13:42
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Other than this last week I've been using the old BMW R100Rs on a daily basis, and the TL1000 comes out to play when its not raining, missing the Tuono but it won't be long before it comes out to play ! could do with a bit of sun mind, bored with the rain now ! -------------  www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 15:51
Riding? Now?  Sod that,my bikes probably won't see daylight till March. I've done the all weather,hardy biker bit and decided that like flying,riding is best done in a warmer more pleasant environment. Bring on the heatwaves and sticky tarmac. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: twintorque
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 19:03
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I'm with Ian on this! I don't mind if its cold but dry, though its sacrilege to expose an ape to wet/salted roads! ------------- four wheels move the body....two wheels move the soul!! www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: RSVRNuT
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 19:12
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Griff, I have to say I agree with 'Snowman' I think you are trying too hard to advance the clock there. There's snow on its way, loads of the stuff......
Yes I know I've just used a swear word for this forum, but riding a bike is riding a bike isn't it and it is still an Italian one.
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As long as it's dry-ish and the bike has been AP'd, then I'm out there, if not then dare I mention it, it's the Ducati MTS 1200 for me.
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 19:12
your not joking pal if we get this snow up here in Yorkshire ,i bet me & joni get the thick of it lol  ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
snowman wrote:Posted By: adam
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 19:17
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Ive been doing as much riding as poss and enjoying it loads. Just a good wash n dry when I come back then tuck it up ready for next time :) ------------- A big learning curve that never ends ! www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: drunkenmonks
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 20:15
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WOW IM SHOCKED @ ALL THE fair WEATHER RIDERS on here..... I ride 365 days a year rain cold ect ect unless deep snow.. im speechless guess you all drive cars ect heh... hum ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 20:34
FM Nickyboy, MASSIVE respect to ya! My bike is in eleventy twelve million pieces at the mo, so no chance of riding. What do you share the honour for visiting Gods younger brother? ------------- 
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 20:37
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Must admit, I remember passing my test in March when I was 19, and rode my CBR400 to Wrexham, only to find 2 foot of snow had fallen in the morning! I still rode back to Northwich in the morning, FM it was cold, I couldn't speAk for hours after I got there, total numb gob !! -------------
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 23:07
 Too true,but I'm old enough to not give a toss now,I've done all the foul weather 52 weeks a year riding when I was young and poor. Now I'm old (and still poor) if the weather is crap I'll use a car instead. Bikes are for fun,when it's cold,wet and slippery outdoors I'll do my commuting in the warm and dry with a nice sound system for company. See you all in the spring ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 23:08
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Posted By: jd-racing-49
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 23:17
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Kind of agree. Now I've got a nice clean bike I wanna keep it that way and not ride it day to day. I'm looking to buy a cg 125 for when the weather is sh*t. I just need to learn how to have fun on it like I did the c90
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Posted By: tapmyhed
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 00:11
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I'd love a crosser with nobblys for the snow........ ------------- Factory 04 Big Bore Whore |
Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 00:26
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Scrap that, won't be riding up there but now driving up there, the banana has blown the starter solenoid, I think lol, although I could take a pair of insulated pliers with me to ahem, start the bike at the fuel stop lmao! I've gotta get rid of the yellow paint, it like one other colour has been unlucky for me, time to try Red me finks lol lol NickyBoy ------------- www.rsvr.net www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Wavestarved
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 00:42
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I love my bike and want to keep it shiney, slippy, filthy, salty, wet roads ain't my idea of fun any more. I spend the whole ride wondering if I'm going to fall off. I guess I'm too old for it. ------------- Life aint about the destination, life's about the journey. That's why we ride! www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 08:58
Yes! Bring on the speed of the red! -------------
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 16:00
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And when you've got used to that you'll be ready to step up to a BLACK one ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 16:03
Not too old at all You've just reevaluated the possibilties and come to a sensible conclusion ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 16:06
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try shinny black ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Mooro
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 16:07
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The afternoon sun was just right today. You couldn't see if anything was behind you and that made for the more exciting ride. roads dried out just right and with the wife on the back and a new front tyre off we set. The modded collector and edd chip was all i needed to show myself that the bike has a big dollop of midrange with the wife on the back. SO front tyre truly scrubbed in and aforementioned additions tried out. All happy. Who needs spring ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.rsvr.net |
Posted By: davidrsurfer
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 16:45
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Yep me & MrsR took both bikes out for a steady ride down the coast followed by a rather nice surf topped off with hot chocolate with a glug of Disoronno in it. Warm & emotional now. ------------- Motorcycle friendly self catering holiday apartment Acorn Studio. See us at Air bnb. |
Posted By: Sabre
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 08:34
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Ride out Sunday morning up to Okehampton Steam Railway station. Big breakfast in the buffet car. Wasn't as cold as predicted - too many layers - good to be out on the bike though. Hose the bike off when I got home then a nice Guy Martin sized cuppa . Sundays are brilliant. ------------- |
Posted By: fusebox
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 10:55
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Awesome stu!! My weekend was ruined by the lads leading me astray with drink and Parma violets! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk www.apriliaspareparts.co.uk |
Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 11:23
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Parma violets - yuk!
Suprised that Buffet car at Meldon hasn't fallen into the valley with all the rain we have had. It does kind of cling on the edge.
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Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 22:44
Blame that girl behind the bar for the parma violets, they were hers Lmao! NickyBoy ------------- www.rsvr.net www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 16:44
Well I only went and drove down my favourite bike road today, now I'm super excited about spring coming!  -------------
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Posted By: kevin_whittaker
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 17:34
I think that I know where that road is..... Deepest darkest Wales. We must get out for a ride in the spring as your location is the same as me... Although, I tend to ride a bit slow and steady. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 17:40
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I'm sure when it warms up a bit we can get the guys together for another day out round the Welsh highways. We usually (well the first time) meet up at the Ponderosa and take it from there, but last time we started at Abergele and I showed them the scenic route to the Pondy instead. And we always go slow and steady (ish) 'cos I'm old & slow anyway  ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: kevin_whittaker
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 18:03
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I live/work in Wrexham and only about 15 minutes from the Ponderosa. Would be good to catch up with fellow Aprilia members (work and weather permitting of course). ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 18:05
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Would you horrible lot stop talking about this riding nonsense....Riding does NOT legally start until at least late April. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: kevin_whittaker
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 18:09
Late April that seems like half the year gone already..... ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 18:15
Hello Kevin, yep it's the A470 between Blaenau and Betws, great when the weathers warmer, not great today with snow on the hills!! Still saw a Yoof on a 125 Ape though in Tshirt and no gloves coming into Blaenau. I'm in Wrexham, Ian G is in Glan Conwy, and Ian has run some great tours over the years, which I joined in last year. You're more than welcome to meet up, and if you're like us, we usually try and get out in the evenings when the summer comes, to miss the Micra brigade. Definitely catch up soon! -------------
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Posted By: pieman
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 18:29
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Loads of things to look forward to this year!!! -Cal on a Ducati -Marquez in his first 'proper' season -Tour De France starting in UK -AP Do in September -100km cycle ride at night followed by 200km night ride the month after for charity.... Just to name a couple. Got any more....? ------------- One day Rodney, We'll be Mille Owners |
Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 18:36
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for me. Big bore session at AP with stopover for a lash up or 2 Might be tempted up to Wales with the boyz above if they will have me on a Ducati. Maybe Normandy trip in May if I can afford it (House is free so just ferry/fuel) Spain/Portugal tour in Sept. Lorenzo being on it big time this year. I am hoping rather than optimistic for Cal. Still Tardozzi as manager is not a bad thing.
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 18:53
Actually Abergele Yup,evenings definitely a good time for the best roads,I heard a rumour the scamera vans clock off around 5.30 but I wouldn't want to put it to the test. Duc's more than welcome,last time we had an MV along for a change. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 19:18
Count me in as usual Ian. Bring on Denbeigh Moor!  ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 19:35
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Looking forward to it already Adam,Bruce has changed his Speed Triple for a Mutley Strada and Russ still has his MV F4 atm so I expect they'll tag along as well. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 20:21
LOL Kiwi, I have another rule to start riding, it's got to be 15 DegC, anything less and forget it -------------
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Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 20:43
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[QUOTE=IanG] Looking forward to it already Adam,Bruce has changed his Speed Triple for a Mutley Strada and Russ still has his MV F4 atm so I expect they'll tag along as well. [/QUOTE Russ' MV was lovely. Looked uncomfortable though! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 22:01
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Yup He was using it as a trackbike on our last foray,he did say he was thinking about moving it on to make way for a Mutleysrada/streetfighter project bike but I've not heard from him for a while so God knows what he's bought in the meantime. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2014 at 11:34
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Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2014 at 12:30
[/QUOTE a different Russ mate. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2014 at 12:52
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Heard from him yesterday,he's not even looked at any of his bikes since the last Valley meet. Well unless you count buying a basket case Aprilia Toureg stroker that he now describes as less a barn find as a beach find! ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |