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by Orange Robbie
Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:05 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Normandy accomodation?
Replies: 6
Views: 836

Thanx Bluesman, :D To be quite honest, we aint got a clue where we are going in Normandy. If some kind sole points us in a direction and says, try here, B+B / Hotel fine, roads good for riding, that will be excellent. Had a quick sacn through the links you added, if we can't find something there, we...
by Orange Robbie
Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:05 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Storm owners in the northwest.
Replies: 14
Views: 1967

Yep, Macclesfield.
Usually manage a rideout on a Sunday.
Drop me a PM if interested.
by Orange Robbie
Tue Aug 23, 2005 2:49 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Normandy accomodation?
Replies: 6
Views: 836

Normandy accomodation?

Hi peeps, Hows it going fur ya? Me and a mate R shootin off to Normandy 2nd week of September. So the question is, do any of you folks out there know of any bike friendly accomodation, B + B, or alternativley any good campsites, coz being men, we aint made our mind up yet, although we do like campin...
by Orange Robbie
Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:30 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Excellent ride out.
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Yeah Driod, proper Macc Lad, born and bred, strong in'th arm, thick in'th yead, as we say around here surrey.
by Orange Robbie
Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:46 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Excellent ride out.
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Excellent ride out.

Sunday, 17th July. Time High Noon. Place Flower Pot Congleton Road Macclesfield. Did a bit of back reading through bike mags and found a route that seemed interesting, to any of you in Shropshire, sure you will know it, A488 to Bishops Castle. Set off from Macc to Congleton, fast road, Congleton to ...
by Orange Robbie
Mon Jul 18, 2005 11:01 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Going abroard for thr first time on bike, tyre choice?
Replies: 7
Views: 851

Tyre choice

The first set that were OE on my bike were Dunlop, 1700 miles new set required, I have now completed 2500 miles on my Mich High sports, which were good for 4 - 4500 on my CBR 600, and now have a max of 500 miles left on them = 3000 miles. Bobbly and worn all over the tread, I have been riding hardis...
by Orange Robbie
Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:01 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Tyre Pressures and Owners handbook
Replies: 5
Views: 1587

Check with your tyre manufacturer, they should have their own settings for the pressures. I am currently running Michi Hi-Sports, 36 rear, 32 front I think, this was advised when I had then fitted last year. IMHO the manufacturers settings are far too hard, bike handles alot better with the tyre man...
by Orange Robbie
Mon Apr 18, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Oldest 'Storm rider?
Replies: 49
Views: 5024

Just turned 48, 2 heart attacks and angioplastiy, but still feeling when I get the chance, much to the wifes annoyance :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Orange Robbie
Tue Apr 05, 2005 3:16 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Tallest storm rider?
Replies: 10
Views: 1296

If U go ta Southp't, nay much chance O seein' th sea, even when t' tides in!
by Orange Robbie
Tue Apr 05, 2005 3:10 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Was this you Last night?
Replies: 2
Views: 514

Not guilty, for once m'lord.
by Orange Robbie
Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:31 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Its a sad Day but the VTR is sold
Replies: 2
Views: 925

I hope the purchase price is dollars not good old sterling :!:
Best of luck mate, something about the top end rush of a multi. then again something about the torque of a vee twin, enjoy. :)
by Orange Robbie
Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:22 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Flush mounted front indicators
Replies: 15
Views: 2630

Hi dkt1376,
What manufacturer is the rear unit?
by Orange Robbie
Tue Mar 29, 2005 5:48 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: Two Irish men
Replies: 1
Views: 622

Two Irish men

Two Irishmen walk into a pet shop in Dingle. They head to the bird section and Gerry says to Paddy, "Dat's dem." The owner comes over and asks if he can help them. "Yeah, we'll take four of dem dere little budgies in dat cage up dere, says Gerry. The owner puts the budgies in a paper ...
by Orange Robbie
Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:16 am
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic: Cheshire Plod
Replies: 0
Views: 1320

Cheshire Plod

It has been reported, allegedly, in the press that Cheshire Plod have gone out and purchased an unmarked red Duke 999. Rider apparently wears black leathers, not sure of colour of lid. I would assume black leathers is correct as plod don't have an awful lot of imagination, apart when trumping up cha...
by Orange Robbie
Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:05 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: RIDE OUT IN DERBYSHIRE
Replies: 9
Views: 2063

A word of advice, but I'm sure you already know, couldn't help but notice the high level cans on you Storm. The Cat + Fiddle is crawling with plod on Sundays, unmarked bikes, unmarked cars, marked bikes + cars + spotter plane. I live a few miles away but never venture there, too bloody risky. If com...