Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial
General => General => Topic started by: adeejaysdelight on 04 August 2014, 07:01:03 pm
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2014 marks the centenary of the Great War. On the 22nd of August, at midnight, I will carry a single poppy from George Square, Glasgow, to the Thiepval War Memorial in Northern France. The poppy will be carried by motorcycle through Scotland, England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Italy, Belgium and France, covering over 3000 road miles before being placed in honor of those who sacrificed so much. All proceeds will be donated to Erskine hospital, who look after injured servicemen and women of Great Britain.
Give what you can, and thank them for the sacrifice they have made for us.
All gave some. Some gave all.
https://www.justgiving.com/stevenconcannon (https://www.justgiving.com/stevenconcannon)
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:thumbup
When are you expecting to arrive at the Thiepval War Memorial in Northern France?
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Thursday 4th of September, all going to plan :D
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Are you heading through Loire/Normandy area? Myself and Big Mac will be down that way for the last two weeks of August if you need a coffee/beer stop.
BMs place is in near Lassay-les-Chateaux and I am near Ambriere-les-Vallees (Both near to Mayenne)
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What's your itinery for thru England mate? Ma and pen would love to ride some of it with ya..
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BB, my pal is up from Preston with her husband and kids, so my house is upside down just now. I will check our dates when I get back to normal. I know we are riding from Italy, through Switzerland and into France and dropping near Nancy. Then we move on to Amiens for one night before going on to Amsterdam. I'll let you knnow the dates when I can.
Paul, your mmore than welcome mate. We aare only doing about 350 miles in enger'land, from the boarder to Harwich. We depart Glasgow at midnight and expect to be at the ferry port for 8am. If you fancy a midnight convoy pm me and I'll send you my number. We could meet at a service station or something :)
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It's gotta be done. Think pen is away that weekend, but she may be able to sort summat. Either way I'll be your wingman for some of that. Do love an adventure...Stuff like this means more to me now than the usual ride outs with mates. Big respect for doing this buddy..which woulda be handier, a donation to the cause or the running costs? Speak soon old son.. :)
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It's gotta be done. Think pen is away that weekend, but she may be able to sort summat. Either way I'll be your wingman for some of that. Do love an adventure...Stuff like this means more to me now than the usual ride outs with mates. Big respect for doing this buddy..which woulda be handier, a donation to the cause or the running costs? Speak soon old son.. :)
I am paying for EVERYTHING out of my own pocket mate. Every single penny I raise is going to the troops. I wont even take a tank of gas out it. Lets face it, its not a chore, is it. Riding through a beautiful continent with my best mate for 17 days. I am only able to do something like this because these brave people put themselves on the line. I don't consider it charity. I think of it as trying to repay a debt. And now I sound like a smug twat.
I plan to actually take the CASH (justgivig goes straight to them) I raise (through work, friends and so on) to the hospital with some pictures to show the guys and girls where the money came from and how I generated it. They don't often get visitors. Especially the old guys. Some supper cool people in there too. Tell you stories that would make your toe nails curl.
I can keep you posted with progress mate. You can pick us up where suits and drop off when your tired :lol
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I tried to donate there, but theres an error on just giving at the moment (ill sort it tomorrow).
If Im about, ill pop by george square to see you off, maybe accompany you for the first few miles :)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd5ZLJWQmss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd5ZLJWQmss)
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Absolutely amazing. Can i share your Just giving page on my Face Book page please?
Mickey
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just giving worked this time :thumbup
Good luck mate :)
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2014 marks the centenary of the Great War. On the 22nd of August, at midnight, I will carry a single poppy from George Square, Glasgow, to the Thiepval War Memorial in Northern France. The poppy will be carried by motorcycle through Scotland, England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Italy, Belgium and France, covering over 3000 road miles before being placed in honor of those who sacrificed so much. All proceeds will be donated to Erskine hospital, who look after injured servicemen and women of Great Britain.
Give what you can, and thank them for the sacrifice they have made for us.
All gave some. Some gave all.
https://www.justgiving.com/stevenconcannon (https://www.justgiving.com/stevenconcannon)
Good on ya mate wish you all the best and a safe journey, as you have already said if it wasn't for these brave men and women who gave so much who knows how it would have ended and where we would be today.
Dunky...............Lest we forget.
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Absolutely amazing. Can i share your Just giving page on my Face Book page please?
Mickey
YES YES YES.
Please do, and anyone else that cares to share, rock on. Lets face it, the more money we can raise for these good peoples, the better :D
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Shared as well :)
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Heading from up North to Harwich means you'll be doing A1/A14 so will be passing within a mile of my place. I'll join in any convoy for the last leg to Harwich too. Presumably you have fuel stops planned so I'll join in at one of those, Peterborough A1(M) services maybe?
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This is getting rather exiting. What I will do is have my Garmin plan my route from Glasgow to Harwich (fastest including motorways, not U turns or Ferry's) and let everyone know. Its only been a few days on here, but I can see this turning into something special... Foccers for the troops :lol
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Having done most of the journey a number of times recently, you'll be looking at M74, M6, A66, A1, A14. It's about as close to a straight line as you can get!
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A1m services peterborough good for me too dude..
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BUMP for a worthy cause :)
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Good luck and safe journey .
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Got your fuel stops worked out yet? I'm assuming Peterborough services at around 6am so am getting myself prepared for an early start to meet up with you.
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Sounds about right to me mate, early start for me too, if that timing is right will leave norwich at 4. You boys going all fazered up? :)
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As all my other toys have 4 wheels, the Fazer is the only option.....
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You guys are more organized than me :lol . My work has been having me in every bloody day. 51 hours overtime this month, and it's only the 14th!!! I am off for 31 days as of the 22nd though :D .
Right, I just fired up the Zumo and took a picture of the route (still getting to grips with it) and then compared it with google maps. It seems to be the same road its taking us, so here is the pic of the Zumo and the screenshot.
If you want to further investigate search Glasgow to CO12 4SR and it should give you the same result.
We will stop for fuel every 150 miles or so. I can't commit to specific times, but we set off at midnight so you can work out roughly when we'll be passing you and let me know.
Feel free to hit me up for any more info and I'll get back when I can.
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Looks like the Zumo is taking you down the M11 and across on the A120, whereas Google wants you to go down the A14. There's not a lot in it I must admit. I know that from my place to Glasgow is 324 miles having done it quite a few times recently so your first fuel stop is likely to be Scotch Corner. That's just over 160 miles from Glasgow and then the Peterborough A1(M) services will be a further 160 miles. After that it's whichever route you choose to take but you'll need to fill up again in or near Harwich.
Looks like we'll be seeing you at the Peterborough services at around 6am next Friday.......
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Update -
I just checked my ferry tickets to confirm the departure times, and... I am setting off on Thursday night at midnight as the ferry is on Friday morning. Apologies for the mix up. Now I need to go see my boss :lol
Departing Harwich: Fri 22/08/2014 09:00 Arriving Rotterdam: Fri 22/08/2014 16:45
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No mix up here, I've already booked a days leave on Friday.......
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Happy days :)
I think I may have just been getting myself mixed up :rolleyes
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Crap. I thought it was Friday night/ Saturday morning. I've just starters big job on a grange, I don't think I'll be able to pull off this week, too much prepping fir the plasterers next Monday. I was looking forward to this, sorry mate
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No mate, I'm sorry. I should have been more clear with my wording :o ...
Make a jaunt up to Scotland and we can make up for it ;) .
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So, I'll be setting off in a little over 24 hours. I got my bike back together last night after a fair bit of work. Had a road test today and scrubbed in the new tyres. Fule'd up and bags almost packed. And, of course, I picked up the poppy!
Its not to late if you would like to donate to the Erskine Hospital.
https://www.justgiving.com/stevenconcannon/ (https://www.justgiving.com/stevenconcannon/)
And here is a wee list of the work I did to the bike in readyness for the trip, along with a couple of "blue peter" style pictures.
Chain cleaned/fix Scottoiler
Front sprocket - .5 hours
Balance carbs
Rear wheel bearings
Remove exhaust studs/Fit exhaust – 2 hours
Tyres – (Tuesday 19th August/Dynotech Ecosse) – 2 hours
Polish fuel cap
Clean headlamp reflector – 2 hours
Exhaust hanger – Wednesday - 1 hour
Mirrors
Front headlamp HiD conversion
Oil filter
Oil change/engine flush
Carburettor cleaner treatment
Trim c spanner
Full service according to Haynes manual
Check spark plugs
Replace brake fluid
Clean radiator hoses/flush system/fill
Fuel filter
Clean air filter
Front pad change
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I haven't gone quite that far but I have given mine an oil and filter change and a coat of VHT paint on the downpipes. I'm looking at getting to Peterborough A1(M) services at 05:30 to meet up with you and be wingman down to Harwich. I think I should recognise your bike now, mines silver and a lot less shiny......
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Perfect Rusty. We will stop at Peterborough services when we get there, fuel up and do the last 2 hours or so together.
I will be on that (^) and my mate will be on a blue SV650 with a bright YELLOW bag on the back.
Its looking like its going to be a rough night of rain and wind. A perfect way to start the trip :'(
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Indeed. I won't make it to meet you tonight (as I thought it was the Friday night, and also because rain and wind :lol)
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No worries Mick. Thanks for the donation.
Thank you to everyone.
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I just uploaded my test run from yesterday, breaking in the Metzeler's, bearings and such like... Bring on the ring :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msWChvql2As&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msWChvql2As&feature=youtu.be)
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Last check in before we set off. Rusty, we are leaving an hour earlier because the weather is looking a bit dodgy. We don't want to miss our ferry...
If you are still up for meeting us, that's cool. But if it is to early, I understand.
Ciao for now foccers.
Lest we forget.
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Safe ride fellers :) :)
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No sweat, I'd better go to bed now.....
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Despite me being the guide, Steve, his mate and the poppy(s) arrived safely at Harwich ferry port just before 8am this morning.......
From the state of his mate it would appear that a Fazer is more comfortable for long journeys than an SV650
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww107/r63ra/WP_20140822_07_53_56_Pro_zps24ff217d.jpg)
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Ha. Hilarious. He was a bit of a mess :lol . He has recovered well with some nice food and a good sleep.
Thanks for meetig up rusty, and sorry for keeping you so long.
Today we depart Rotterdam and head to nurburg. Tee hee
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Ha. Hilarious. He was a bit of a mess :lol . He has recovered well with some nice food and a good sleep.
Thanks for meetig up rusty, and sorry for keeping you so long.
Today we depart Rotterdam and head to nurburg. Tee hee
All the best Steve, I'll be thinking of you guys and hopefully everyone cope well with the miles.
Take care
Mickey
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So the rain went for a week solid till we got to Italy. Rotterdam is nice. The nurburgring was a wash out. We managed one lap in the rain and one in the dry/sh. We were there for a few nights too. Then it was down to lake Constance in a storm. Never even clapped eyes on the lake itself. A quick stop over in what can only be described as a hippy commune, and off to trento via the stelvio pass. I'll get up some from the new camera once im home. We are now in bagni di Lucca in Tuscany sitting having a coffee with my mate, the sun is out and suddenly that 2000 miles in the rain has all become a distant memory.
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Keep on riding boys,,,and now you got sunshine too :)
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FOC it. We've just had a week in Barga, about 30 clicks ish from Lucca. It would of been great to meet you guys. We've been to Lucca 4 or 5 times this week.
Mickey
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That was about 15 kilometres from where we were, which was Bagni di Lucca. Some nice roads there, eah? We are in Aosta now, and heading to Switzerland tomorrow for a jolly. It feels like there is a storm coming here though. There were restaurant chairs blowing across the piatza. Nice wee toon though.
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Sorry for the late reply here fellas. I got back from the Euro-tour on the 7th and was off to Ibiza with my good lady a couple of days later. Then back for 1 day and took my Mum to Berlin for here 60th. So now I home, back to work and back to normal :'( .
The tour was fantastic, and a success with regards to the poppy making it to its destination on time. Thank you to all for the sponsorship. If anyone cares to donate, the page is still live...
Unfortunately it rained more or less from leaving Glasgow, through England, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Austria. About 8 days, with the odd hour of respite here and there. The rain broke for a couple of hours whilst we were at the ring, so we managed a couple of laps. However, the track was closed most of the day because there were so many accidents, some pretty serious too.
The Stelvio pass was amazing, the view spectacular. However the SP85 near Trento is a better road. If you like your twstys, that's the one for you.
Thiepval memorial and Locknagar bomb crater were beautiful places to visit. Quite moving really, when you think of all those people and what they did.
My new camera worked a treat and I managed about 7-800 pictures. But the file size is too large for me to upload them here, so it's just as well I took 132 with my phone.
Thanks again for the sponsorship guys. Its for a really good cause.
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Mate, upload your pics to photobucket/Flickr etc and copy the links over inside img tags, it will shrink and compress your photos so you can post them up on here from your good camera :)
(Flickr doesn't compress pics as heavily as photobucket so photo quality is slightly higher from there - both are free!)
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Some great pics so far though :)
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Glad you made it ok, shame about the crappy weather and not seeing you when i was in Italy. great photos too.
Mickey