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by simbo
Sun May 14, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Best puncture repair
Replies: 29
Views: 7178
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Re: Best puncture repair

I hit a rock in the pyrenees and had to use two strings to fill the hole (well, Michael did :-D) it lasted the duration of the tyre.
by simbo
Fri May 12, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Peak District 25th June
Replies: 23
Views: 5374
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Re: Peak District 25th June

Glenn wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 2:13 pm I would be up for a ride around the Peak District on the 25th June, it's approx 60 - 90 minutes from Telford to Castleton, "I might even be able to persuade 3 Royal Enfield riders to join if allowed".
They're allowed without doubt. The the question is, would they make it? :lol:
by simbo
Thu May 11, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Peak District 25th June
Replies: 23
Views: 5374
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Re: Peak District 25th June

Light weight pansies! When I were a lad........that would be a weekend jolly then up for work at 4 o'clock Monday morning 8-) When you was a lad motorcyles were'nt invented! You used to go out on your Penny Farthings and camp in your mates back yard shoveling coal for your Grannies and playing with...
by simbo
Thu May 11, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Peak District 25th June
Replies: 23
Views: 5374
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Re: Peak District 25th June

I'd like to do the ride in lunchtime meet at the NCMM on 4th June at 1pm. That's fine David, I hope it goes well and the weather is kind to you :thumb: Michael and myself will still be in Germany on that date, so we're unable to attend. The Sunday after we probably won't be going out due to have co...
by simbo
Thu May 11, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Peak District 25th June
Replies: 23
Views: 5374
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Re: Peak District 25th June

Count me in :thumb: although I did find it amusing hyjacking the other thread :lol:
by simbo
Thu May 11, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: 03/06/23 Northern Monkeys - Central Meet
Replies: 41
Views: 8552
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Re: Northern Monkeys - Central Meet

https://i.postimg.cc/QCmbwB8G/Screenshot-2023-05-10-210201.png I reckon this could work, some really nice quiet roads,great views, Snake Pass etc. A couple of decent pit stops: The Schoolrooms Low Bradfield Oil Can Cardingshed just outside Holmfirth Garmin says 80 miles 2.5 hrs. I suspect it will t...
by simbo
Tue May 09, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: 03/06/23 Northern Monkeys - Central Meet
Replies: 41
Views: 8552
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Re: Northern Monkeys - Central Meet

David. wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 5:27 pm Which Sundays in June will you and Simbo be available.

Sunday the 25th is the only Sunday in June I'll be free. I wouldn't mind meeting somewhere in Derbyshire for breakfast then doing a ride over to the coal museum for lunch, then back into Derbyshire to continue the ride before home.
by simbo
Sun May 07, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: 07/05/23 Northern Monkeys Meet at Rivington
Replies: 15
Views: 4361
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Re: 07/05/23 Northern Monkeys Meet at Rivington

Here's a picture, two actually lol.
by simbo
Sun May 07, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: 07/05/23 Northern Monkeys Meet at Rivington
Replies: 15
Views: 4361
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Re: 07/05/23 Northern Monkeys Meet at Rivington

jesim1 wrote: Sun May 07, 2023 7:55 pm I went to Wales for the day with my good lady and have just got back:

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That's what it's all about :cheers: :thumb:
by simbo
Sat May 06, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Annual meet 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 19572
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Re: Annual meet 2023 Discussion Thread

MikeS wrote: Sat May 06, 2023 5:50 pm Same mileage but different time. Is that real time? As in allowing for current traffic conditions.
Yes, It takes live traffic/roadworks into consideration.
by simbo
Sat May 06, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Annual meet 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 19572
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Re: Annual meet 2023 Discussion Thread

This is what comes up on the connected ride app.
by simbo
Tue May 02, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi there
Replies: 3
Views: 336
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Re: Hi there

Welcome :thumb:
by simbo
Tue May 02, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Greetings from Ontario, Canada
Replies: 6
Views: 440
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Re: Greetings from Ontario, Canada

Hi & welcome :thumb:
by simbo
Mon May 01, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bracket for Skene Brake Lights when using the Saddlebags '23 RT
Replies: 2
Views: 239
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Re: Bracket for Skene Brake Lights when using the Saddlebags '23 RT

Yup, you look pretty visible from the rear :thumb:
by simbo
Mon May 01, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Annual meet 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 19572
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Re: Annual meet 2023 Discussion Thread

I'll vote for an Italian one night too 👍