Author Topic: LOFO All day breakfast tour - (Take 2) 17th May (Read 19609 times)

Grandma · « **Reply #25 on:** 01 May 2015, 11:44:21 am »

Found a photo of my Fazer 1000 I sold to buy 2009 Fazer 1000 which I wrote off on M20 which led me to buy Fazer 8!
The guy who bought the black Fazer 1000 still has it and loves it, even calls it Grandma,only sold it as so heavy it was pulling my shoulders out and I have arthritis in right shoulder where I hit the deck in Scotland in 2009 after being knocked off R1.
Still have the R1 sort of, as I gave it to my son,but rode it in March to go to Margate for the sand racing as the Fazer8 was trapped in garage while the drive was being relaid.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #26 on:** 10 May 2015, 09:43:37 am »

Just think.... this time next week...... Sun, Breakfasts, cups of tea, FAZERS....... The only way is Essex!!!

Bagsy I'm Mark Wright

dazza · « **Reply #27 on:** 11 May 2015, 12:56:43 am »

Where exactly are we going, does anyone actually know this route ? Are we winging it or all following Grandma ?

HarryHornby · « **Reply #28 on:** 11 May 2015, 06:57:13 am »

VERY good questions, Dazza! Fancy conplicating what could be a great day out with details like that!

I've got paper copies of that route from last time that I will hand out on the day.

I've certainly never ridden the route I'm afraid, my slippery shoulders of responsibility were hoping someone more local would have a rough idea lol

I think Kosmic was going to lead last time......

midden · « **Reply #29 on:** 11 May 2015, 08:28:20 am »

Quote from: HarryHornby on 11 May 2015, 06:57:13 am

I've got paper copies of that route from last time that I will hand out on the day.

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So the LOFO's are being rebranded as a foccin reading group

and potentially a new reality program WTFGTE

HarryHornby · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 May 2015, 07:01:07 am »

So Everyone, looks like it's going to be dry on Sunday so Fazers are GO!

Shall we stick with the plan from last time?

Meet 11.00am

TESCO[/font]Radwinter Road [/size]Saffron Walden [/size]Essex [/size]CB10 2JP

[/size]Unless anyone has any much better ideas.

[/size]Who's up for meeting at Nell's and then ride there together? Dazza, Midden, Grandma?

[/size]We could pop into Lakeside and pick others up if that works...

[/size]Can't wait. See you all then. I did give my number out last time but if you need it again, PM me.[/size][/font]

Grandma · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 May 2015, 12:59:29 pm »

Still planning to meet at Nell's IF rear disc arrives tomorrow and can be fitted, as failed MOT due to warped disc!! Been rushing around like a demented flea trying to source a disc, but has been ordered from Yamaha Holland as don't appear to be any for my bike within grabbing distance.
Failing that will borrow R1 back again (well it is a Yamaha) and put up with achy neck and arms! lol $:\$ [/size]Have a route of sorts, doesn't include Burnham Bends, but does include pick up at Lakeside and B184

mtread · « **Reply #32 on:** 14 May 2015, 05:14:12 pm »

I'm in. Will meet you all at Saffron Walden

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #33 on:** 15 May 2015, 08:18:21 am »

I'll meet you Saffron Waldon.

Red Ceri · « **Reply #34 on:** 15 May 2015, 11:47:20 am »

I'm in, gonna ride up through the Essex countryside and meet up in S/W

midden · « **Reply #35 on:** 15 May 2015, 11:50:21 am »

Quote from: Red Ceri on 15 May 2015, 11:47:20 am

I'm in, gonna ride up through the Essex countryside and meet up in S/W

maybe a kentsiders could tag you ceri

Red Ceri · « **Reply #36 on:** 15 May 2015, 04:17:35 pm »

Quote from: midden on 15 May 2015, 11:50:21 am

Quote from: Red Ceri on 15 May 2015, 11:47:20 am
I'm in, gonna ride up through the Essex countryside and meet up in S/W
maybe a kentsiders could tag you ceri

Could meet you at Lakeside Services around 9.00am and go from there

dazza · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 May 2015, 12:49:56 am »

Just found out I'm working Sat night, bit gutted bit going to try and make it anyway, can catch up on sleep later.

Grandma · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 May 2015, 09:08:37 am »

Still no disc for Fazer, not looking good to borrow R1 back as looks as if Alex is going out with a friend for a bimble as he has been in the car all week due to courses etc.
[/size][/color]Hope disc arrives Monday been a bit of a stressful week trying to locate one and arrange for it to be fitted for MOT which was due on 14th, so legally I can't ride the bike now.[/font]
[/size][/color]May take a ride up to Lakeside in car with dogs to see you off then console myself with a novelty dog show in Sussex. [/font]

[/size][/color]Fed up is an understatement.[/font]

Grandma · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 May 2015, 09:32:04 am »

Loo[/color][/size]king forward to it[/color][/size][/color][/size]

Classic Car Show Crystal Palace, last time I went quite a few bikes too.[/color]

Quote from: Kosmic Kartman on 29 April 2015, 11:17:03 am

Quote from: Grandma on 29 April 2015, 07:33:25 am
Quote from: Kosmic Kartman on 14 April 2015, 11:53:21 pm
Quote from: Grandma on 14 April 2015, 08:08:55 am
[/size][/color]Looks like I can have the best of both worlds, can do 17th and go to Palace Motorsports as I grew up just around the corner and go back frequently with my grandsons and my dogs. Just adopted a lurcher to join my Staff who was a stray, they are brilliant together and both fabulous with the boys.[/font]

Nice to hear you'll be up at the Palace for the motorsport. We can meet up and have a coffee when the racing cars have a lie down and rest for lunch.

[/size][/color]Brilliant,will work out which day I can go.[/font]

I'll be snapping both days on the infield but I always have a walk about, burger and beer during the lunchtime break so any day is good.

midden · « **Reply #40 on:** 16 May 2015, 11:30:08 am »

Count me out, got car booked in for MOT tomorrow plus got work.

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #41 on:** 16 May 2015, 11:32:35 am »

There's a few classic go karts this year in the display area including one of Senna's old karts that I'm looking forward to seeing. He used to use the same engines as I ran, DAP T70 rotary valve with piston porting. My media passes turned up last week so now I'm counting the sleeps. As you say there are a quite few classic bikes being run in the display area as well. last year there were also a few GP bikes.

Apart from the Formula E race being staged in Battersea Park in June this year this is the only other competitive motorsport in London. If you've not been before see about going. Plenty for the kids to see and do as well.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #42 on:** 16 May 2015, 09:15:35 pm »

Anymore for anymore - roll up roll up for The Only Way Is Essex (via an all day brekkie and an ice cream).

Meeting 0900/0915 at the entrance to Thurrock Services for a 0930 mini depart to Saffron Walden, meeting in the carpark of Tescos, Saffron at 11.00 am for the Grand Depart

Any more takers......?

mtread · « **Reply #43 on:** 17 May 2015, 12:19:39 am »

Google tells me there's a Tesco Superstore and a Tesco Extra in SW. I'm presuming it's the big one :-)

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #44 on:** 17 May 2015, 01:22:15 am »

Head for the superstore. Radwinter Road CB10 2JP. Unless otherwise advised.

red98 · « **Reply #45 on:** 17 May 2015, 06:26:56 am »

Morning foccers......got to work this morning so not sure if ill make it, leaving work in cricklade ay 8.45 ish, should be home , high wycombe by10.15ish, then its a good hour to SW......what iam thinking of doing is riding the route the other way round and meeting you lot half way round.that is of course if you riding the route as it is in "britains best biking roads"....hope to see you all later, later...lf not have a good day, weather looks great this morning

dazza · « **Reply #46 on:** 17 May 2015, 07:28:31 am »

Just walked through the door after a long night shift.
If I'm honest, I think it would be foolish to put myself and others at risk through lack of sleep.
Have a good one Foccer's, don't forget the pics and ride safe.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #47 on:** 17 May 2015, 07:30:47 am »

right decision Dazza, There will be other times

See you soon

red98 · « **Reply #48 on:** 17 May 2015, 12:30:35 pm »

Only just got in $:\$ ...best laid plans and all that......not worth me getting thd bike out now, will catch up with you lot another time, parhaps the margate meltdown next weekend

........have a great day foccers and dont forget the piccies...

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #49 on:** 17 May 2015, 05:02:13 pm »

Good day had by all. Only a few scary moments. One when I got distracted by route sign, ended up on a pile of gravel and had to bail out of the corner. I managed to get round it in the end but ended up on the wrong side of the road. Happens to the best of us.

Second. I had to bail out early from the ride as my key fob started playing up and wouldn't disarm the alarm. Ho hum.

Whoever wrote the route from MCN... Your fired! What a load of bollox. "Straight on at cross roads and follow lane" It's a fuckin T juction. What lane? That's not the only error in the right up.

Anyway some sics from today.

2015-05-17 11.08.00 by Adrian Barnard. Trackart, on Flickr

2015-05-17 13.17.00 by Adrian Barnard. Trackart, on Flickr

2015-05-17 12.47.24 by Adrian Barnard. Trackart, on Flickr