Wherever next?

[Nick Calne]

I went to Northern Ireland this summer for my sister in law's wedding. It was ok, if we were going to Ireland wouldn't the west coast and the ring of kerry be a better bet? More 'adventure' type riding and all that.

[Nick Calne]

Maybe we could do this...



and those that can't spare the time could just do a bit of it?

[John Stenhouse]

That would be great Nick, except I'd want to take three weeks and H would do it in two days 


(Ducks and runs for cover )

[Chris Canning]

Maybe we could do this...



and those that can't spare the time could just do a bit of it?

Great route except the link via Scotland the law know when the NW is on and rub their hands with glee god knows how we never got nicked but everyone else did!! Hence why it's Fishguard or Holly head or ride at 3500 revs 

[Nick Calne]

Well maybe John we send you ahead by a week and I bet H and Chris will catch up in due course.

We'll release the rest in batches according to pace on previous trips. Like a handicap system.

[Nick Calne]

Oh and Chris there is a bunch of us on steamers who normally get told to hurry up by the police and for that matter everyone else.  Tickets are not a great source of worry.  Braking, cornering and such like on the other hand....

Naming no names but it's usually threepot, jaydub and I.  John is our honorary president this year.

[threepot]

Speak for yourself Nick! My 'steamers' no slouch! I've had a few encounters with GS's recently
I pissed off one because he couldn't overtake me! Well he did eventually,on a right hander,crossing double white lines!

[Nick Calne]

Bmw drivers...typical.

And ha! 

[mat-tiger1]

Like a handicap system.

Are you trying to be funny? 

[Chris Canning]

One of the great joys when riding my S1000XR folks look in their mirrors and move out of the way it's reputation saves me a lot of hassle 


Getting back on track if you guys do decide on the NW then i'll Put up some more info because there's some does and dont's particularly when it comes to where to park and what to see.

[threepot]

No offence Chris, but those BM's don't do it for me? I know they're fast,and all that,but I think the Tiger Sport's a nicer looker?

[Geoff W]

NW 200 is as Chris says very busy, and rightly so. When a bunch of us from my village went over, we stayed at a cheap and fairly cheerful hotel in Ballymoney, and caught the train up to watch the race. Ballymoney is handy if you are a Dunlop fan, as Joey's bar have special events on. But it books up , so plan ahead. Alternatively go to one of the lower profile races like the Cookstown 100 or Tandragee 150 ( I have not been to Tandergee, but I can vouch for Cookstown). Racing is just as full on and you are very close to the action. The Northern Ireland coast road makes for a very good days ride, Moutains of Morne, and over to Donegal all very scenic and twisty. Just expect lots of weather, lots and lots of weather. ( I got sunburnt once).

[Chris Canning]

No offence Chris, but those BM's don't do it for me? I know they're fast,and all that,but I think the Tiger Sport's a nicer looker?

Oh blimey I think Tim's new sport is great I went to check his bike over for him but it wasn't even an option for me end of 15 begging of 16 and if Triumph produce a big bore version of this 765 thing they have on the go i'll Be interested but the X/R and big KTM's are at such a level power wise you'd be gobsmacked and I rather like being back to where I was mid eighties with my FJ1200 where you can deal with absolutely all comers cars/bikes anything you like.

I've even had a encounter with a Big Bang R1 bare in mind i'm On a big traillie and there was nothing in it and I have to say it's rather nice to sit on.

Down sides it can be a bit vibey but jeez you can be in top gear doing 25mph and open it up even two up no gear change just throttle and it's absolutely warp drive even my k1200 doesn't have the bottom end of my X/R and oh the quick shifter  even steady away from the lights open the throttle at a steady opening and just click it up through the box even if i'm Only doing 40mph i'll Have put 20 yards into the rest of traffic from a standstill.

[Chris Canning]

NW 200 is as Chris says very busy, and rightly so. When a bunch of us from my village went over, we stayed at a cheap and fairly cheerful hotel in Ballymoney, and caught the train up to watch the race. Ballymoney is handy if you are a Dunlop fan, as Joey's bar have special events on. But it books up , so plan ahead. Alternatively go to one of the lower profile races like the Cookstown 100 or Tandragee 150 ( I have not been to Tandergee, but I can vouch for Cookstown). Racing is just as full on and you are very close to the action. The Northern Ireland coast road makes for a very good days ride, Moutains of Morne, and over to Donegal all very scenic and twisty. Just expect lots of weather, lots and lots of weather. ( I got sunburnt once).

In the end we got fed up being refugees  we rent a house with our friends from Belfast in Bushmills.

And yes there's just a zillion things to do when there hence why we are going for a week next year.

[blacktiger]

Oh blimey I think Tim's new sport is great I went to check his bike over for him but it wasn't even an option for me end of 15 begging of 16 and if Triumph produce a big bore version of this 765 thing they have on the go i'll Be interested but the X/R and big KTM's are at such a level power wise you'd be gobsmacked and I rather like being back to where I was mid eighties with my FJ1200 where you can deal with absolutely all comers cars/bikes anything you like.

I've even had a encounter with a Big Bang R1 bare in mind i'm On a big traillie and there was nothing in it and I have to say it's rather nice to sit on.

Down sides it can be a bit vibey but jeez you can be in top gear doing 25mph and open it up even two up no gear change just throttle and it's absolutely warp drive even my k1200 doesn't have the bottom end of my X/R and oh the quick shifter  even steady away from the lights open the throttle at a steady opening and just click it up through the box even if i'm Only doing 40mph i'll Have put 20 yards into the rest of traffic from a standstill.