Cheetah
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Awesome! Definitely on my bucket list ;D
Thanks for sharing :thumleft:
Thanks for sharing :thumleft:
Isle of Man TT 2008 - A Japie goes to the TT -
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Just added to my bucket list too.
niiice!
niiice!
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Thanks gents.. You won't regret it.. go see it!
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Thank you for this very good report Airguitar! Like the photos of the V4 500cc and the Suzuki GT750.
BiganDaft
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Just finished reading your ride report.
I was there at the same time, weather was realy good and what a stunning place, and would love to go back again.
Which I had the writing skills some of you guys have.
I was there at the same time, weather was realy good and what a stunning place, and would love to go back again.
Which I had the writing skills some of you guys have.
:eek7: :drif:
Bacchus2
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Really enjoyed this RR. Nice pics and comments :thumleft:
whitedelight
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Nice one thanks. :thumleft:
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BiganDaft said:
Where did you stay?
I agree, the weather was amazing. Only one day gave us some light rain.
Got any pics to add to the thread? :thumleft:
BiganDaft
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I'm busy downloading the photos from my laptop to my computer at the office then I can post a few.
We (Wifey and I) stayed at a campsite just outside Douglas.
My brain is like a sieve, when I see her to-night I'll get the name of the site.
We (Wifey and I) stayed at a campsite just outside Douglas.
My brain is like a sieve, when I see her to-night I'll get the name of the site.
Thanks for taking the trouble to put this unique RR together. Every biker boys dream and glad you got the oppotunity to live it, and us with you. One of my most enjoyable reads so far.
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very nice reading, thanks!!
CAR6850
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Thanks - that was cool :thumleft:
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Thanks again.
I just realized that it's so picture-heavy it can take forever to download. However, what's a report without pics?? :biggrin:
I just realized that it's so picture-heavy it can take forever to download. However, what's a report without pics?? :biggrin:
jaybiker
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Those sophisticated modern ferryboats recall for me some memories of what an ordeal the crossing used to be!
Leaving after work on Friday to ride to Liverpool, arriving around midnight to join the miles long queue. Pushing your bike forward a few paces at a time, waiting for what seemed like hours to push another few paces. Finally arriving at the head of the queue, to have your fuel tank drained (a dubious safety measure). Then watching nervously as the bikes were craned aboard the old tub, slung together four at a time. Watching, worried as the crewmen roped the bikes to the rails, with tyres packed between the banks of bikes, wondering what kind of state your bike would be in after the crossing, 'cause it got bloody rough sometimes! Those of us who were lucky to be immune to seasickness took cruel delight at watching the poor buggers puking all over the place, while we consumed pint after pint of beer.
All part of the fun I suppose, but on later trips I used to take the Friday off work and catch a mid day ferry. Much less hassle, and if you were lucky the more modern boats were roll on, roll off, so no craning and a less rowdy and crowded trip. You could even find space to stretch out and snooze.
I'd give my left nut to be able to go again, but it's not gonna happen, so I must just be grateful to have had my day.
Leaving after work on Friday to ride to Liverpool, arriving around midnight to join the miles long queue. Pushing your bike forward a few paces at a time, waiting for what seemed like hours to push another few paces. Finally arriving at the head of the queue, to have your fuel tank drained (a dubious safety measure). Then watching nervously as the bikes were craned aboard the old tub, slung together four at a time. Watching, worried as the crewmen roped the bikes to the rails, with tyres packed between the banks of bikes, wondering what kind of state your bike would be in after the crossing, 'cause it got bloody rough sometimes! Those of us who were lucky to be immune to seasickness took cruel delight at watching the poor buggers puking all over the place, while we consumed pint after pint of beer.
All part of the fun I suppose, but on later trips I used to take the Friday off work and catch a mid day ferry. Much less hassle, and if you were lucky the more modern boats were roll on, roll off, so no craning and a less rowdy and crowded trip. You could even find space to stretch out and snooze.
I'd give my left nut to be able to go again, but it's not gonna happen, so I must just be grateful to have had my day.
BiganDaft
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As Airguitar said, until you this close to a bike doing well over 200 kph, you have NO idea of the speeds that are run on the Isle
As Airguitar said, until you this close to a bike doing well over 200 kph, you have NO idea of the speeds that are run on the Isle
BiganDaft
Race Dog
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Some Sidecar action on the Mountain
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Purple helmets
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Joey Dunlop Museum
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Rather an "interesting" lady at the Ramsey Sprints
Lancaster bomber fly by at Douglas on the last day, if I remember correctly.
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<img src="https://imageshack.us/a/img545/8080/p2020950.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/>
Some Sidecar action on the Mountain
<img src="https://imageshack.us/a/img832/5703/p2020579v.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/>
Purple helmets
<img src="https://imageshack.us/a/img823/6922/p2020545.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/>
Joey Dunlop Museum
<img src="https://imageshack.us/a/img194/4563/p2020817.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/>
Rather an "interesting" lady at the Ramsey Sprints
Lancaster bomber fly by at Douglas on the last day, if I remember correctly.
<img src="https://imageshack.us/a/img823/7761/p3030122.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/>
Dirt Junkie
Race Dog
I enjoyed this RR thanks for sharing :thumleft:
One of the nicest RR's I've read in a long time.Thanks for sharing :thumleft:
Beserker
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Excelent!
Thx
Thx
