Northern Spring meet/ride out

g6mow · Post by **g6mow** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:46 pm

I am organising a ride out/meet to Hartside in April.

This seems like an ideal location to meet as its not a million miles from many of us.

Who is up for it and which weekend in April shall we go.

Keith500 · Post by **Keith500** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:13 pm

umm this is cumbria you are talking about

the last time it was warm and sunny in april was 1978 i think, sorry 76 really hot and 2000 it was ok the only reason i know is because my birthday is on the 25th

so we could be lucky it is about time

Post by **Wolfie** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:51 pm

We ought to get another Dales ride together somewhere about mid point between you guys and the Yorks lot.

Olde Coney · Post by **Olde Coney** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:49 am

Sounds good to me Si....obviously the weather will play a part.....count me in..(on the H1 this time....obviously)

Keith500 · Post by **Keith500** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:42 pm

are you sure :!:

Olde Coney · Post by **Olde Coney** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:55 pm

Keith500 wrote: are you sure :!:

yep.. no probs Keith.. you can bring yer spanners M8

g6mow · Post by **g6mow** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:18 pm

Right you lot. We will go for 18 April. Weather permitting.This is the date of the Garstang Jumble so we could meet there around 10ish then ride up to Hartside. Its about a 150 mile round trip so should be a good spring warm up ready for the NW rally the month after.

Anyone interested

the180kid · Post by **the180kid** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:16 pm

g6mow wrote:Anyone interested

NO,.............i mean Yes !!

Post by **Triple Parts** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:20 pm

Should be OK for that Si.

g6mow · Post by **g6mow** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:20 pm

Thats 3 of us then

I've promised the NE lads at least 10 bikes

Olde Coney · Post by **Olde Coney** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:44 am

It would be rude not to Si...I'll be there

http://www.hartside.com/hartside/hartside.html

HIGGSPEED · Post by **HIGGSPEED** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:13 am

me to if you have finished my bike by then!!

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:05 pm

I'll come it'll be nice to put some faces to the names and meet you guys.

Olde Coney · Post by **Olde Coney** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:59 pm

Malcolm wrote:I'll come it'll be nice to put some faces to the names and meet you guys.

you might just live to regret that Malcolm

Rubbadub · Post by **Rubbadub** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:17 pm

could be up for it if i ever get the bloody thing built

Post by **Wolfie** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:34 pm

Don't hold yer breath guys, I've got half of Simon's bike here...

g6mow · Post by **g6mow** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:40 pm

Wolfie wrote:Don't hold yer breath guys, I've got half of Simon's bike here...

Thats for the next project Gra, but not having much luck with the projects I'm already on with

Post by **Wolfie** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:46 pm

Gonna ring tomorrow to see where the tubing has got to....

Keith500 · Post by **Keith500** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:51 am

think i can get 3 of the boys from cumbria at least

BRN2DRL · Post by **BRN2DRL** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:06 am

sounds good but I am tied up

malc87 · Post by **malc87** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:35 am

g6mow wrote:
Wolfie wrote:Don't hold yer breath guys, I've got half of Simon's bike here...
Thats for the next project Gra, but not having much luck with the projects I'm already on with

so what has gone wrong simon???

g6mow · Post by **g6mow** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:12 am

malc87 wrote:
g6mow wrote:
Wolfie wrote:Don't hold yer breath guys, I've got half of Simon's bike here...
Thats for the next project Gra, but not having much luck with the projects I'm already on with
so what has gone wrong simon???

Its a long story Malc

1. The KH400 I was building to take to last years NW Rally :!: has been completely finished since last April except for paint. I was badly let down by my long standing painter, he had it over a year and never finished it. just before Xmas and took it to my new painter Ted at Retro Paint. He did a great job and I got it back a fortnight ago. I eagerly fitted it and filled it with fuel. On initial start up it basically shit itself

This engine has new crank, rebored with new pistons. On inspection the R/H piston and bore were VERY badly scored

The rings and piston were still intact. All we can think is some sort of debris has got into the bore (as I said it has been stood in my garage for nearly a year so I suppose anything could of got in there, have you seen my garage !!!). We stripped the engine and found no debris but did find some tell tail signs of something bouncing around in there

We put it back together managed to salvage the barrell and fitted a new piston. Now the bastard will not run properly.

At this point I should tell you the Royal we is Higgsy, I consider myself very lucky to have such a good mate and fellow club member to help , he has spent a good part of his last 2 days off helping me with this DISASTER cheers Higgy !!!For me this is what the club is all about, helping each other out with these piles of shite we love so much !!! The bike now resides at Mr Higgs house.

and is not coming back untill its right

2. The S2. Don't fcukin ask

The hardest restoration I have ever done but I'm getting there.

3. The S1. Frame is being repaired as we speak, then the build can start.

4. Higgsy's Baby H2. Not started it yet.

All 4 of these bikes as supposed to be ready for THIS years Blackpool Rally.