FabSwingers.com forum: BIKE RUN 1st for 2010

By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

Its that time of the year when some are unhibernating their bikes from their winter nesting place. Some might be on a new bike .

So how about a nice easy run to start the new year. the starting point will be Glasgow city centre and will be a run for all sizes of bike from 125cc up. there will be no motorway sections on this run so if you are a learner you can ride with us.

It is a great way to meet some of the folk from the site who are in to motorbikes as well .

For the non bikers who want to attend and meet us for lunch -great .

if you have never ridden on the back of a motorbike im sure some of us will be willing to let you ride pillion after lunch.

So what date in mid to late March would best suit everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

any date for my as long as this ice has lifted D

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"any date for my as long as this ice has lifted D"

since it is the 1st run of the season and most will want an easy one the start time will be 11am - gives you a bit of time to get in to the city and for the roads to heat up so any ice will be gone (fingers crossed)

but as normal if the weather is bad the run will be put of till another day .

remember there is the easter egg run as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hi BB count me in. was out to play last Saturday. Bloody cold but blew the cobwebs away

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By *awnraderWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow, South Side

At least i got a pre-warning..... can i request no rain to go with the no ice please....

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By *utieguyMan
over a year ago

motherwell

yip i'll prob be up for bringing the bike out of the garage around march time.

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

ok a date that might suit every one is the weekend of the 27th 28th march so do folk want sat or sunday for the run.

going by google map the run will be about 1 1/2hours long leaving from glasgow city centre and we will stop for lunch and meet any of the car drivers who want to meet.

if you want to know details of the route or where lunch will be just email me .

for folk wanting to try pillion

please if you want to be a pillion on the back of a bike wear trousers or jeans ,a heavy jacket and sturdy boots and not shoes. this is for your saftey and any rider will have the right to refuse if you are not dressed correct. We will try and have a few spare helmets to fit as well as gloves.

remember this is a fun day out and nothing can be garanteed ie the weather

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi Blackbird mate,

If i can get the day off count us in.

We should be at the bike show the week before,weather permitting.

Gill and Andy xx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

would the saturday or sunday be better for you im thinking on the sunday as more folk will have the day off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wwhich ever day suites most.If its my weekend off we can do either day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saturday would be better for me as sunday my old mans bday. I'll go with the majority

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

Saturday 27th is the day set for the bike run,since more folk want this date.

if anyone wants to know the route just email me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hi blackbird John says well come only if he gets a new bike in time lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

anyone fancy giving me a backy lol

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"hi blackbird John says well come only if he gets a new bike in time lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

a new bike - hope its not that new vfr.

there are lots of bikes out there just pick one that suits and will see you there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

went to victor d's for a look at the new vfr. i'll keep my old one thank you. Dont like it. Big , bulky looking just doesnt appeal to me and i like vfr's.

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"went to victor d's for a look at the new vfr. i'll keep my old one thank you. Dont like it. Big , bulky looking just doesnt appeal to me and i like vfr's. "

the new VFR is a wanna be - it is not designed for any one reason. just read the press and they all hate it .honda trying to be BMW

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

went out for a look at the route of the run and part of it is still snow covered so the route has been revised to take this in to account . the length of the run is still the same but over a route that has no snow and very few potholes. as normal the run is covering all types of road from 'A' roads to a few 'B' roads. Since i don't know if there are any 'L' plate riders coming yet i have ommited any motorway sections.

found a nice spot to stop for coffee and then a great pub for lunch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hopefully we'll make it

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

oooh, can I have a ride please???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey, I do not have a bike, but you are welcome to visit my place in the summer if looking for a stop off point. I live in Argyll. BBQ on!! Ian

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

the summer runs have still to be planned so will keep it in mind as here are a few roads up that way folks like

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By *coobieCouple
over a year ago

kirkcaldy

Hi, count us in xx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

if anyone need the details of the run can they email me and ill send them .

it you are a car driver and never been a pillion but want to give it a try can you email me

as ill need to bring spare helmets ( please measure round your head in cm and let me know the size for saftey) and ill tell you where lunch is going to be and then you can meet there. this way eveyone gets a good day out and we can all relax over lunch.

can other riders please let me know if they are ok with pillions as it saves me doing all the work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stick our names down for this....

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

good to see a few new names interested in the bike runs.

no one has said if they are coming just for lunch but if they want they can email me for info

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can i ask the same as Jezz and say ... anyone up for a pillion passenger, give me a shout.

Pixie xx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

a long way to come from dundee to glasgow just for lunch and a backie

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

for the bikes that are going the run i have emailed you an update of where and when to meet - very easy to find

declan - if you are meeting us on route you have the details .

if anyone needs more information can they email me thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blackbird

Send me the details please mate.

Cheers Andy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant' wait......looking forward to seeing friends made last year on the runs and new peeps going this year. Your bike still making that sexiest of roars Dec ?? lol

Cya all soon

The auld farts xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

P.S. Meant to say Blackie...if you're planning any runs up Perthshire way...my house available for a coffee/lunch stop and my lentil soup is legendary !! lolol

Rox xx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"Blackbird

Send me the details please mate.

Cheers Andy"

mail was sent . if you dont have it ill send it again when i get on to the big computer

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"P.S. Meant to say Blackie...if you're planning any runs up Perthshire way...my house available for a coffee/lunch stop and my lentil soup is legendary !! lolol

Rox xx"

well a talking point over lunch will be where folk want to go on future runs . i have a few ideas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

just wanted to put us back at the top. New front tyre ordered should be sorted by wednesday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

should make the 27th and it will give the blade a chance to stretch its legs and blow the cobwebs away

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By *cotty40Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

"hi blackbird John says well come only if he gets a new bike in time lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

a new bike - hope its not that new vfr.

there are lots of bikes out there just pick one that suits and will see you there "

damn right Blackbird...it's as ugly as sin ! there was actually a mock up done before that was very nice...but then they screwed up as usual and went for a big can and alien looks...nice motor though

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By *cotty40Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

"hi blackbird John says well come only if he gets a new bike in time lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

a new bike - hope its not that new vfr.

there are lots of bikes out there just pick one that suits and will see you there

damn right Blackbird...it's as ugly as sin ! there was actually a mock up done before that was very nice...but then they screwed up as usual and went for a big can and alien looks...nice motor though"

I take it back....are there two versions ? I just googled it and one of them is actually quite nice.

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

im still sure the new vfr is a bmw with a honda badge they look the same and they are haft drive - enough said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if anyone wants to take me pillon (not literally) im willing to give it a try !!! xx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"if anyone wants to take me pillon (not literally) im willing to give it a try !!! xx

im sure there will be some of the guys going willing to give you a ride i mean pillion

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

Pixie can you get back to me if you are still wanting to go

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

as everyone can see there are a few folk that would like to go pillion.

and i can tell you there are a few folk who have emailed me with intrest on gong the runs but not put their names on the forum.

so far there are about 15ish bikes if everyone turns up so it will be a good turn out.

if you have lost the info or need it resent email me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi, run sounds like fun. Count me in. Been out the last few weekends. Can you send me the details. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hey is us trikers aloud to come toooo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

typical polis bike

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

huya keep me and varoi informed were interested in this varosi no got a bike yet .he is asking has anyone got the new triumph thunderbird

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

Gunslinger seat available for triumph bonneville america free from varosi to uplift brand new condition.

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

can i get a backie next sunday ive got helmet boots and gloves

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By *tudmuffin5640Man
over a year ago

central scotland

u looking for a ride then _eather, get back to me then mmmm xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe been said already, apologies in advance, but Scottish motorcycle shows on, at Ingleston !!!

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"hey is us trikers aloud to come toooo

youll have to email me for the details of the run and yeah trikes are more than welcome

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

THIS IS IN CAPS SO FOLKS WILL READ IT

SO FAR ALL THAT HAVE SHOWN INTEREST HAVE BEEN EMAILED

if i have not emailed you then you might have single males blocked so EMAIL ME and i will send the details

im in the process of making a list of the names as if i dont i will end up sending emails to everyone again

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

hi honey im interested but need to cadge a lift on someones bike .is this possible Varosi cant make it as 1 he hasny a bike but is baby sittin anyway,he has a motor an would be there if he couldxxxxx

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By *cots2Couple
over a year ago

kirkcaldy

well hello can ya mail me the route as maybe i can catch up somewhere as i got me dates mixed up and the bikes mot is at 10.15am on Saturday as i wasnt getting up for the 9am one .. it should pass as its no been anywhere for the past year or nearly no anywhere much lol

Scots

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

Heather and Scots2- e mail sent with details

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

ok studmuffin you have a passenger for sunday xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"ok studmuffin you have a passenger for sunday xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

_eather if you turn up on sunday you will be a day late the run is on Saturday

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

just looking at the weather for saturday and it looks like it will be ok. not tropical so remember to wear a jumper . everyone thats going see you there

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By *eclan_and_AimeeCouple
over a year ago

dunblane, stirling

We wont be able to make it out on the bike now unfortunately.

Blackbird do you have approx time for getting lunch? We might take a drive over in the car.

xAx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

"We wont be able to make it out on the bike now unfortunately.

Blackbird do you have approx time for getting lunch? We might take a drive over in the car.

xAx"

thanks for letting us know - we should be at the lunch stop for1pm

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

THE RUN IS ON

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

good run thanks guys and was nice to catch up with you all

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By *eclan_and_AimeeCouple
over a year ago

dunblane, stirling

Hope you all made it back shiny side up and relatively warm?

Do admit to feeling a teensy bit jealous as we drove back on the windy and undulating roads. But that was from inside the car, with air con sat at 20 degrees and not the 7 degrees it was measuring outside, so the jealousy went away quickly!

good to see you all again

D & A x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Home safe !

Thanks once again Blackbird for organising everything from both of us. Great fun and a good giggle. Was fab to catch up with old pals and new ones and glad to see Dec & Aimee - remember boys...next run you're all wearing mankinis - I dare you!

Rox n Camy (push starts r us !!) xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still have this mental image of Declan with his baby pink one on. Just not right. I was when he said anout the camel toe!!!! Just not right too far LOL

Totally agree cheers Blackbird good day out and hope for many more.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good day out guys,pity it couldnt be longer.

Next time

Gill and Andy xx

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

good to see new faces from far and wide as well as the regulars.

declan in a mankini - i nearly choked on my chips

ok so the 1st run of the season is over and as said it was a short run to get folk back out on their bikes and meet other members.

the next run will be longer and and have a fuel stop every 75 miles or so for declans wee tanks to get a fill, ill even carry the gerry can just in case.

if anyone has ideas of routes or locations can you email me them and ill make them up into a route for the start of May, keeping to a run every 6 or 8 weeks. if the summer turns out to be good one ill try and set up a motorbike camping weekend if folk show interest.

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By *cotty40Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Thanks to Blackbird for oganising the run, was my first off here and enjoyed it and meeting all you guys...oh and I got to slever over a few other bikes

Thanks to Mr scoobz for the dyno info...I can see myself getting bankrupt in the near future, stop encouraging me !

Hope to see you all, and others on the next one - roll on the sunshine.

Cheers

Scotty

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By *lackbird186 OP Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

Hope to see you all, and others on the next one - roll on the sunshine.

Cheers

Scotty"

the Next one has been posted and its got sweepers in it this time and is a bit longer

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