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Yup, that was the first one afaik. 2006 I think. DaveS organised it. Good little site despite being mostly statics:bar and cafe, fires, not far from town - good chippy. Good ride out options.

I need to sell rather than want to sell…. 2019 V85TT. 38,700 miles (may go up a bit) but in superb condition. Never been commuted and only used in winter on clean dry days. Owned by me from new. Supplying dealer service history from new to 2023, home serviced 2024 & 2025. There’s 3 options to...

Oof painful, and lucky could’ve been worse. Newness of the bike tis all. Muscle memory will soon have you getting your leg over like a good ‘un, ooh-err.

I’ll bite, what’s up with your foot? Did I miss something?

Have a great time all. We are away for our 40th wedding anniversary over that weekend and into the next. Enjoy!

Message or phone Yorkshire Tea and see how they can help. They are in Harrogate which is on the way to Hull so they may make a big bag available to you. https://www.yorkshiretea.co.uk/contact-us Get your big bag delivered to the campsite - but warn them first. A “cash and carry” type of...

Ooh, nice one Steve. As Phil says, quite different for you, and huuuuge difference from that ickle 310. Are you having a mid-life crisis or something?

Jeez, Phil, that’s terrible for you all to have to cope with. No proper words and I feel quite emotional right now. It’s going to be tough time going through chemo and everything that goes with it so get all the help you can from the professionals and your friends - us included. Firm hugs...

I’ve had two V7s as loaners from Teasdales. The first was a 750 and as well as having really crap suspension was underpowered and uncomfortable. The second was the newer 850 engine which night and day different in all respects. I like it. I Believe the newer E5+ versions are another huge...

One will have to go before too long though, there’s really not enough room in the garage.

It’s true what they say about Guzzis. I’ve now got a fleet of them…. This is the most handsomest bike ever. As well as being just brilliant to ride.

Ooops forgot all about ticking tocking. I picked this beast up on Monday…..

Best bike for loading up was the GSA I had. With the upgraded Wilber’s shocks you barely noticed the weight. Handling remained brilliant. I ought to get another but they just don’t appeal anymore.

She’s cool about it. We’ve both dieted recently and try to keep our weight down - which has released a decent amount of headroom for the payload. In fact she knows and can tell that when the bike is heavily loaded it’s not as good as when it’s not. She’s also very good with packing, although...

Hmm good to know. When test rode an AT 1000 6 years ago the payload capacity was a ludicrously low 175kg or something. For most riders that would preclude a pillion let alone a pillion plus luggage. It did for me anyway. That limit is a problem if like us you regularly tide two+ luggage...

So what is the payload capacity of an AT then?

I suppose I’d better finish this off. Our last night in Spain was in the same posh-ish 4 star hotel we’d stayed in the first night. This was part of the Brittany ferries holiday package we had booked as even with two nights in this hotel it was £50 cheaper than just booking a crossing...

aah yes, I cocked up ferry timings off the kintyre peninsula to Islay so we had to blag a cheap night in huts near Tarbert as we needed to be in the ferry queue by 6am or something. I was coming down with a cold when we camped the next night on Jura and went to bed early but unwisely left a...

Nice one Steve. I must work another Scotland trip on the bike again soon. I haven’t since the last time when I hooked up with you and John. 3 years ago??.

Don’t limit your horizons. There’s Honda dealers in Carlisle, Newcastle, Blackpool. Leeds, Bradford, Chester & Manchester. All within your 400mile-ish window. Get on the phone and leverage a first service out of one of them. Tap up me or a.n.other for an overnight stay before or after...