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Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 8th, '18, 07:38
by Fozz
Hi,
thought id better say hello!
I came across this forum while searching for motorcycle groups in the South West.
I currently ride a Bmw XR 1000 SE and a Triumph Daytona T595.
Hope to get out on a few more ride outs this year.
Fozz.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 8th, '18, 19:38
by billinom8s
hi there Fozz, welcome to the forum from an ex Somerset dweller.
Jump on in and have fun, we have a social run in a couple of weeks, called the cobweb.
Ever been on track? Have a look at our day at Llandow in June, top fun.
What's your spannering like? I'm trying to bring a T595 back to life atm.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 8th, '18, 21:07
by Fozz
Never done a track day,Spannering limited im afraid.I bought my 595 from a collection as a none runner,only needed a new battery and a back tyre.
Thanks for the welcome,
Fozz.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 8th, '18, 21:13
by billinom8s
it's great fun try it !
ah, this one is firing but not running. ahh well, back to the garage i guess.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 8th, '18, 23:47
by Ducaki
billinom8s wrote: āMar 8th, '18, 21:13
it's great fun try it !
ah, this one is firing but not running. ahh well, back to the garage i guess.
There's a big plug which is a big earth busbar, that can get corroded. Worth giving a scrub.
Hey Fozz. What's the xr like? If I was allowed 4 cylinders that would be the bike.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 9th, '18, 06:39
by chr1s
Howdy Fozz and welcome.
I'm sure your aware Si but always make sure the big T's battery is fully charged when trying to start it as they were notorious for the sprag clutches shitin' the bed.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 9th, '18, 08:24
by Fozz
Mine rarely leaves the optimate
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 9th, '18, 10:30
by Fozz
Hi Ducaki,
Loving the Xr.I ride two up 90% of the time and test rode alot of bikes before buyin as had to keep the missis happy as well!.
And yes it does vibe here and there but it would b boring if it was perfect.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 10th, '18, 13:57
by Chicky
Iām an ex levels dweller... whereabouts are you?
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 10th, '18, 17:47
by Fozz
Huish Episcopi,opposite Rose and Crown pub[Elis]the pub with no bar!
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 10th, '18, 18:11
by menzies3032
Hi and welcome to the forum hope to see you on a ride out soon or perhaps Llandow if you should choose to go
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 11th, '18, 23:15
by Robbo87
Fozz wrote: āMar 10th, '18, 17:47
Huish Episcopi,opposite Rose and Crown pub[Elis]the pub with no bar!
Eli's, a most strange establishment indeed. I remember it well from my time as a reluctant resident of Somerset in the 1980's; played a coupla jam sessions there during that time. Glad to hear it's still doing what it does best - being strange!
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 12th, '18, 07:06
by billinom8s
That's a nice Road network up there, plenty o bends to play on heading towards Illchester and Street.
Re: Hello from the Somerset levels
Posted: Mar 21st, '18, 13:12
by Chicky
Fozz wrote: āMar 10th, '18, 17:47
Huish Episcopi,opposite Rose and Crown pub[Elis]the pub with no bar!
I lived in Shepton Beauchamp so not that far...
Filthy dirty roads round there!!!