hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 I'm in. I said I'd never do it again. But three things. 1) naomi bet me I'd do it again, and I can occasionally be a graceful loser. So I have to take us out for a substantial meal. Any excuse eh? 2) Owen Jones. Lifelong mate, bone marrow cancer, dead. Damn good reason. 3)because it really fucking matters. Cancer Research, like so many other charities, has taken a financial dive this year so more than ever funds are needed to save lives. So when the books open I'm on it like a plate tectonic. Ner. 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSMJ1 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, hawkati said: I'm in. I said I'd never do it again. But three things. 1) naomi bet me I'd do it again, and I can occasionally be a graceful loser. So I have to take us out for a substantial meal. Any excuse eh? 2) Owen Jones. Lifelong mate, bone marrow cancer, dead. Damn good reason. 3)because it really fucking matters. Cancer Research, like so many other charities, has taken a financial dive this year so more than ever funds are needed to save lives. So when the books open I'm on it like a plate tectonic. Ner. Man. I love you man. Tapped like the tree of the family woodpecker! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, CMSMJ1 said: Man. I love you man. Tapped like the tree of the family woodpecker! I'll take that as a compliment....errrr...I think?😂😂😂🤪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSMJ1 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Just now, hawkati said: I'll take that as a compliment....errrr...I think?😂😂😂🤪 You knows it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 minute ago, CMSMJ1 said: You knows it. I wuws you right back with sleigh bells on!😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, hawkati said: I'm in. I said I'd never do it again. But three things. 1) naomi bet me I'd do it again, and I can occasionally be a graceful loser. So I have to take us out for a substantial meal. Any excuse eh? 2) Owen Jones. Lifelong mate, bone marrow cancer, dead. Damn good reason. 3)because it really fucking matters. Cancer Research, like so many other charities, has taken a financial dive this year so more than ever funds are needed to save lives. So when the books open I'm on it like a plate tectonic. Ner. You've got my tenner James. Drop in and see the clan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 8 hours ago, jaycee said: You've got my tenner James. Drop in and see the clan Be damn good to catch up again... Anyway, I only started this so others can chip in with their bike threads - @Herr V., @Thunderbolt, @HOGG, errr, anyone else. Get busy people!😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Once collected, I'll post the progress of the motorcycle 😉 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, HOGG said: Once collected, I'll post the progress of the motorcycle 😉 Nicely. One of the very best parts of LDD wasn't the event but the build threads of wierd and wonderful fukked up bikes, and subsequent inflatable crocadiles. Start a thread here rather than in the bikes section? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 here's a fine example of one man's experience of doing the event and then writing about it - step right up @jaycee! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, hawkati said: here's a fine example of one man's experience of doing the event and then writing about it - step right up @jaycee! The above is why you shouldn't take it too easily. My lack of pace early on just kept adding up. I also spent too much time stationary. If I was to ever do this again, I would have mega lighting and something with a good tank range. The XJ was flooding it's carbs and probably 10% of the fuel came out unburnt . Actually, a sorted ( mine wasn't at all) XJ would be good. It was comfy, had a big tank and a respectable turn of speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, jaycee said: The above is why you shouldn't take it too easily. My lack of pace early on just kept adding up. I also spent too much time stationary. If I was to ever do this again, I would have mega lighting and something with a good tank range. The XJ was flooding it's carbs and probably 10% of the fuel came out unburnt . Actually, a sorted ( mine wasn't at all) XJ would be good. It was comfy, had a big tank and a respectable turn of speed. @MadManMiles is a perennial favourite - served him well, let @PBChris down through rust etc but staged a brilliant recovery for Simon Lee who promptly handed me my arse from loch lomond onwards last year, the bastard! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blow_away Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Absolutely fantastic news that you're doing LDU again James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, blow_away said: Absolutely fantastic news that you're doing LDU again James you just like to see me suffer.... besides which, i can't have that bastard Dan with the pink viffer equalising my number of runs! Edited December 20, 2020 by hawkati 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 What you using James????? My money is on the 996 😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 3 hours ago, hawkati said: here's a fine example of one man's experience of doing the event and then writing about it - step right up @jaycee! Reading that, now has me all excited 😁 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuban pete Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 If its OK with the fearless leader, I'm in 😁 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 15 hours ago, Herr V. said: What you using James????? My money is on the 996 😂😂😂 Fuck that! I'm gunning to finish the jigsaw bike and make it decent. I'd just quietly say if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have bought it, but starting from scratch again... Otherwise...😂😂😂 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 7 hours ago, hawkati said: Fuck that! I'm gunning to finish the jigsaw bike and make it decent. I'd just quietly say if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have bought it, but starting from scratch again... Otherwise...😂😂😂 Dooo it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 9:01 AM, hawkati said: Fuck that! I'm gunning to finish the jigsaw bike and make it decent. I'd just quietly say if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have bought it, but starting from scratch again... Otherwise...😂😂😂 'Kin epic sir I foresee your arrival at LE on the 996 If you get that to LE under it's own steam (could be the best option) I'll throw you another £50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Herr V. said: 'Kin epic sir I foresee your arrival at LE on the 996 If you get that to LE under it's own steam (could be the best option) I'll throw you another £50 Out of likes but thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Have one of mine matey. Now get on with sorting that Italian tractor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Somehow this has been lost in translation? I'd explained that the guzzi was a derelict wreck at tintagel but the message didn't go up. It's horrible and will never ever ever run again ever. I'd have it as a garden ornament to scare crows but it's no longer a motorbike! This, disturbingly, is the thing I'm aiming to use...but it's a lot more shite than I thought when I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Collected the ldu motorcycle on the infamous homemade trailer and arrived home in one piece.... And home, soaking wet And finally, the keys now! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 And fully insured for £56 per year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, HOGG said: And fully insured for £56 per year right - start your own goddam thread then! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/23/2020 at 3:18 PM, hawkati said: right - start your own goddam thread then! Is alive.... Looks like enough fuel to get me to the start line lol Next update,will be a service and mot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 I had had it running with plenty of fresh fuel and the engine is sweet. Coolant system needs a damn good flush and all fluids changed as a minimum. It is the perfect bike for the job, make it happen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Now start your own thread! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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