UK ride posting

I have been going for rides out on the last Sunday of the month for the past 4 months whatever the weather and would like to extend an invitation to other like minded people.

This month the ride will be to Hastings via Rye and Rye harbour, it will be a full day leaving London at approx 08:15hrs.

Should be fun, oh and pillions are welcome to.

May I copy this to the X9 Forum?
There are a number of ex-X9ers (on Burgers and Silverwings now) who ride for the Ride.

Some of them meet nearly every Saturday for breakfast at the Ace Café.

From where to you start?

Yes please do copy. The start point will be outside the

Hammersmith & Fulham Council Dept
25 Baglers Lane,
Fulham
London
SW6 2QA

( I will be leaving from Olympia at 08:00hrs to join the group if thats any help)

On Sunday the 25th March at 08:15hrs all are welcome, the destination is Hastings via Rye Harbour. There will be small machines with some L platers and larger machines as well including bikes so it may be the case we will need to split into two groupes. Pillions are welcome too. We should arrive back at around 18:00hrs.

There are plenty of places to stop on the way, with lunch on the sea front. There is parking near the center of town on the sea front with a cost of £1.10. all day.

Please dont feel that you have to come for the whole day, part of or as much as you want to do is great. Nothing is set in stone at the moment as I want to see the sort of response I get.

Done, thank you.
I'll pass on other information.
I can't speak for the X9OC members but I know a few of the Londoners will be interested in future Rides even if they can't make this one.

They're all experienced riders and used to riding in a group/Group-Riding discipline if that's the Order of the Day.
Some are IAM members and a few are Unity Support Riders.

have just recieved my crash bars from Fehlings and unwrapped them, they look great but am surprised at the weight of them. Also have the Hand Guards from Isotta, now comes the fun part putting it altogether. I shall post some pics when its all done.

@Duke1: This sounds like a great day out, my Wife and I hope to join you for the ride.

Do you know the route we will be taking, considering there are L platers I take it we will be avoiding the Motorways?

The route is as follows:
Leave Fulham and take the A roads to Orpington
to the A 21 to Flimwell
then the A 268 to Rye
and the A 259 to Hastings.

Return trip to be agreed on.

Thats a ride and a half, for me anyway

Maybe we could come back the A22?

Yes thats fine, it looks as though there will be people joining and leaving us at various points going and also on the return trip. There is one change to the route, we will be picking the A21 up from Orpington which will make the route a little shorter. I can if you want can give you more details of the route.

Looking forward to meeting you

Best Regards

We enjoyed the Cod and Chips, whens the next one

Heres a photo of the bikes when we pulled up at Rye, a right mixture. Who can name them all?

We had a good turn out for the ride last Sunday, the weather was fab and the ride went well, challenging in places but made good progress when and where possible.

We had plenty of stops and made Rye Harbour in good time as we did for lunch in Hastings. I must say that the standard of riding was at the highest level, the only person who was the exception to that believe it or not ??? yes thats right me!! Just cant help it sometimes, poor me. Once again thanks to all who turned up and I shall post you about the details of the next ride soon.

Off to have a test ride on the new Honda Integra!!! lucky me.

An invitation to all Silverwing riders.

Sunday 22nd Aprol 2012

Safer Motorcycling Show, at

Haslemere Community Fire Station

Start time is 10am - 4pm

I have not been before and got the information after reading the magazine SEB Biker. It looks like the sort of thing that would have an interest to all. It seems like a good day out even though its short notice. If anyone is interested in going along let me know and we can get a plan together.

Sugar... we can make this one after all

Maybe the next one...

Had a great day out on Sunday, to the Haslemere show. It only took an hour and half to get there and that included a coffee break. The weather was sunny for most of the day till home time.

The turn out was very good, with plenty to see and do. There is somethng about being with people who are like minded, as this was the case plus a Hog roast for lunch very snazzy, it all went very well and there is one again in September. I have a fab goody bag too!

The ride back to London I used the Sat Nav and came back through winding roads and single tracks and farm land. The Silverwing done all that I asked it to do and even though it rained on the way back still handled like a dream and just ate the miles up. Petrol consu[ption seems to be getting better but that could be part of my riding style as I have learned to adjust my habits." Phew" that said what are the nationals!!!?

Sorry we missed it, it sounds like you had a far better day

Maybe next time.

Should be looking at May 27th for the next day out, not sure where too yet.

But will be going to the famous Ace Cafe for breafast one Saturday morning if thats an interest to you, there are other big Scooter riders there, should be fun for an hour or two as its only a couple of miles away and well worth a visit.

there are other big Scooter riders there

BarryCello - White or Grey Burgman 650 (he has two)
Rocketman (Steve) - Yellow and white 650 Burgman (also now has a Vespa 300)
RoyL - Blue Burgman 650

All ex-X9ers

@Duke What about a trip around the Olympic Village? I've no idea if you can drive the area but it might be interesting to see it before the mayhem.

Breakfast at Ace sounds good, let me know when I may join you

I pass the Portland Olympic village daily!!!!!!

I takes a whole 7 nano seconds to get over the experience!

Not looking forward to the mayhem at all.

lol If we can extend that to 30mins for the London one that should be enough, it will give us more riding time

Mind you I do enough London traffic during the week I'm not sure its a worth while trip now...

I like the idea of that.

Lets see if we can come up with a plan. Saying that I am on holiday from May 3rd to May 13th. The end of the month Day out should be the 27th May, so maybe we could incorporate the Olympic Village on that day!

It seems like its going to be a busy month, great!

Its that time of the month and Sunday the 27th May is ride out day. have picked out Cambridge this time as there are different routes to choose from with lots of great roads which will give us some great riding. I have not been there before so its a new exerience for me.

It will be an early start and leaving from the Ace Cafe just off of the A406 ring road, so breakfast can be had for the early ones amongst us. I shall be there about 08:00hrs. With Sat Nav and maps, also I have been in contact with the Town Hall parking Dept and they have sent me a list of places to park near the centre of town and these are free, lucky us.

I know that I have left it a little late, but it sould be a good day out and by the looks of things the weather will be with us.

Count me and the wife in

Is the ride L plate friendly, as in no motorways?

Its looks as though it will be a no L Platers run on Sunday, if thats the case it will be the Motorway M11 which takes us into Cambridge centre, I have been in touch with the Town Hall parking dept and they have sent me a list of parking places for scooters, I have loaded a location on the Sat Nav. I am sure the weather will be with us and have a great ride out.

Meeting at the Ace Cafe LONDON
which is on the A 406
Ace Corner
North Circular Road
Stonbridge
NW10 7UD

See you on Sunday.

The trip to Cambridge last Sunday turned out to be a fab day. Breakfast at the Ace Cafe which was a real treat for me and we left in perfect weather. The ride there seemed to be over very quickly but saying that the country side was a joy to see after the winter months in the city.

Found a safe place to park which is always impotant. The first stop Shopping, well why not? The place was buzzing with people and things to do. Time for lunch, Italian of course! then a walk round and found a market, which was a chance to stock up on home made cakes and buns. Some how we found ourselves in a Museum which turned out to be informative. Then the highlight, a ride on a Punt up and down the river, to see Cambride and all it has to offer from the river the experience is something that I will always remember.

All to quickly it was time to head for home, needed some help from the Sat Nav, but none the less we made good time. The Silverwing handled as always very well, its just so effortless to ride and it proves to me time and time again that I made the right choice

The next day out will be on 29th July which is a Sunday, the destination is the Tank Museum at Bovington. Its still in the planning stage at the moment, but I shall have all the information soon, so if anyone is interested they are more than welcome to come.

I'm in

Oh hang on, this looks interesting.
http://www.acecafeevents.com/st_fighter.html

Some photos from last year:
http://www.meetup.com/motorcycle-344/photos/2660811/

Sorry had a problem getting things together with the last ride out. So lets start again. The next ride out will be on Sunday the 26th August and that will be to Brighton there is a Mod weekend going on so there should be plenty of people and lots to see and do, Its a great place.

Will meet at McDonalds on Wandsworth Bridge roundabout at 08:00hrs. The route will be non motorway as its only a short run to Brighton so we can take advantage of the country-side and some very good roads, will leave for the return journey about 17:00hrs. Should be a great day out for all.

Hello, hope to see you on Sunday

Hope the weather is fairly ok...

Some photos of us with the MODs

There were 100s of scooters there.

Heres our Hondas, looking a bit odd amongst the rest

Great pics. Remember my Vespa GS180 like it was yesterday!

Way better that Lambretta's!!!!

RArch wrote:

Some photos of us with the MODs

At last, some pics of Meldrew's bike. :lol!:

"If you remember the Sixties you weren't there!" Well I was there and 50 years later my opinion of those over chromed and tarted up pieces of crap hasn't changed one bit, they're a joke.

Meldrew wrote:

"If you remember the Sixties you weren't there!" Well I was there and 50 years later my opinion of those over chromed and tarted up pieces of crap hasn't changed one bit, they're a joke.

Bolox!!! The only thing that is crap is that todays generation are trying to live off the rep of those Mods and Rockers of the 50's and 60's.

As for them being crap. It's what was available. No doubt in 50 years time another Meldrew will be commenting on whatever technology has and say, 'Silver Wing's' they were crap!

Dear me we are a tad more grumpy than usual today!!!

Waspie wrote:

"Bolox!!! The only thing that is crap is that todays generation are trying to live off the rep of those Mods and Rockers of the 50's and 60's.

As for them being crap. It's what was available. No doubt in 50 years time another Meldrew will be commenting on whatever technology has and say, 'Silver Wing's' they were crap!

Dear me we are a tad more grumpy than usual today!!!

I agree it's a bid sad that there's middle aged blokes dressing up like Mods but apart from some themed meeting at the Ace Cafe in London when did you last see a biker dressed like a 50's or 60's Rocker in a studded leather jacket, white silk scarf, jeans, and white sea boot stockings turned up over knee length boots?
You don't because bikers have moved on and the Trad scooter riders haven't.

If they have it's only as far as the Skinhead era, there's someone dressed up like one in the photos complete with the St George "Eng-er-land" flag paint job on his helmet.

I rode a couple of my Dad's Vespas and Lambrettas as a teenager on leave from the Army in the 60's, they were better than the old Villiers engined New Hudson auto cycles he had, but pretty basic all the same.


I'm not a tad grumpy at all, you responsed to my last post by defending these fossils, you come across as someone with an Auto only licence or didn't come to maxi scooters through bikes.

Meldrew wrote:

I'm not a tad grumpy at all, you responsed to my last post by defending these fossils, you come across as someone with an Auto only licence or didn't come to maxi scooters through bikes.

I came to maxi scoots after a long lay off after having an off on the Vespa. Nearly lost my foot after getting my ankle caught under the running board!!!

20 + years later. Bought a Honda Melody, (an embarrassing 49 cc) , to do a 2 mile commute. Then a 125 - followed by a Burgman 400 finally the 'Wing'.

So your right - Auto only and not a care!

Waspie wrote:

20 + years later. Bought a Honda Melody, (an embarrassing 49 cc) , to do a 2 mile commute.

I once borrowed a Honda Melody from a dealer while my Yamaha XS850 was being serviced as it was the only thing they had available. I'd gone there in full leathers and was fully expecting to be riding something like the Benelli 500 Quattro I'd previously been given.

Imagine my embarrassment at been handed the keys to a custard yellow Melody with a shopping basket on the front, especially dressed as I was in top to toe black leather.

Meldrew wrote:

Waspie wrote:

20 + years later. Bought a Honda Melody, (an embarrassing 49 cc) , to do a 2 mile commute.

I once borrowed a Honda Melody from a dealer while my Yamaha XS850 was being serviced as it was the only thing they had available. I'd gone there in full leathers and was fully expecting to be riding something like the Benelli 500 Quattro I'd previously been given.

Imagine my embarrassment at been handed the keys to a custard yellow Melody with a shopping basket on the front, especially dressed as I was in top to toe black leather.

No shopping basket on mine fortunately! The two things that was certain with the Melody. It started and 28 mph tops! Both up and down the hill at Portland.

Meldrew wrote:

I'd gone there in full leathers and was fully expecting to be riding something like the Benelli 500 Quattro I'd previously been given.

Imagine my embarrassment at been handed the keys to a custard yellow Melody with a shopping basket on the front, especially dressed as I was in top to toe black leather.

Thank your God for a full face helmet....??

Hello every-one, not been on the forum for a while, my laptop gave up the ghost! seems to be ok now though, thanks to a forum member. I am going for a run out to

Brooklands Museum (cars motor -bikes and home to Concord)
Weybridge
Surrey

on the 20th January which is a Sunday, its only a short run as I cant control the weather like I do in the summer! It should be great fun as there is something for everyone. I shall post the details ie meeting times and so forth in a few days time. Let me know if this is of interest to you.

Sounds a great venue.

If I may suggest a couple more, possibly summer rides due to distance for some.

FAA Museum at Yeovilton, Somerset. (Including Concorde too!!!)

http://www.fleetairarm.com

Also,

Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset

(After much research I found that they DIDN'T have Grübbers 'little tank' (For you 'Allo - Allo' fans!!!!!)

http://www.tankmuseum.org

And me.
I can't do anything yet as I still have to take possession of Laurie's Silverwing (and pay for it!) but the three venues mentioned are already on my list for revisiting.
The Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop (near Salisbury) is very good, too.

I'd say Herr Gruber's little tank is probably here,www.deutsches-panzermuseum.de. in Munster in Northern Germany. It's bloody well camouflaged though, Mrs M and me didn't find it on our visit there.

Good grief - this thread's turning into a right old nostalgia trip.....

Waspie wrote:

If I may suggest a couple more, possibly summer rides due to distance for some.

FAA Museum at Yeovilton, Somerset. (Including Concorde too!!!)

http://www.fleetairarm.com

Also,

Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset

(After much research I found that they DIDN'T have Grübbers 'little tank' (For you 'Allo - Allo' fans!!!!!)

http://www.tankmuseum.org

Some great ride out options there, thanks! Bovington has long been a possible venue, but is an overnighter really for me.

We have RAF Cosford museum on the doorstep which is well worth a vist anytime and I also have a "meet" with the Honda xrv crowd atr the Solway air museum in Cumbria, for mid May. Overnoght camp (and the odd beer) followed by a ride out.

Meldrew wrote:

I'd say Herr Gruber's little tank is probably here,www.deutsches-panzermuseum.de. in Munster in Northern Germany. It's bloody well camouflaged though, Mrs M and me didn't find it on our visit there.

Hmmmm, very interesting albeit a bit further North than I usually travel in Germany.... Was there any English blurb or audio tour? I am doing a "Dambuster" ride in end of May, but that's a bit further South.

Have you been to the military museum in Diekirch, near the Ardennes?

Always interested! Won't make 20th though. I got a run to Swindon on Saturday so will have to spend some time at home with HID