Weekender anyone?, 2021

[Luddite]

Thanks for the great photos, Mike. Looks like a good time was had by all!

Hi Vince, hopefully so

I believe you had a hand in recommending some discs to Rollo for his evo ?

FA82338B-CFC4-405F-B734-C2EF21F495B9 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

It’s amazing how good old relics polish up……and the trophies were pretty good too!

Well done Adie for collecting the concours d elegance for his S4r and Grumpy for the best modified, nice one guys

7E36663F-F3D9-42B1-8877-8ACDB65E2B0C by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Ps they have not shrank, the fireplace really is that big !

[ChrisC2925]

I hope all the weekenders got home OK, thanks for the company on the road & in the bar

Big shout out to Mike for his perseverance in getting everything organised so successfully in light of the set backs we have had over the last 2 years, a crate of Peroni will be winging his way when when I pass Costco on the way home this week, also thanks to Adie for getting us all safely where we needed to be on the runs

Cheers to Mr Gasa not only for knocking out some excellent trophies, but also in his other role as UKMOC DERV Meister in chief for getting the team of volunteers through the messy business of sorting my diesel cock-up out.

Looking forward to the next one, wherever it may be!!

[Darren69]

Great pics, loads of great bikes too and that is some hotel for sure. Any close up pics of the trophys Gazza made? I forgot about Ravenglass and always fancied doing that. I will try to next time I'm up that way.

Originally Posted by Darren69

Great pics, loads of great bikes too and that is some hotel for sure. Any close up pics of the trophys Gazza made? I forgot about Ravenglass and always fancied doing that. I will try to next time I'm up that way.

Hi Darren, go make yourself a brew, I will give you the whole story !

Originally Posted by Darren69

Great pics, loads of great bikes too and that is some hotel for sure. Any close up pics of the trophys Gazza made? I forgot about Ravenglass and always fancied doing that. I will try to next time I'm up that way.

So, after weekender 2019 and the passing of Buzzbomb.Barbera,Geoffs widow, asked if any of the parts Geoff had stored in his garage would be of any use. As we know he was a serial “fettler” and modified his bikes…..because he wanted them to look/ perform better.

Some parts you may recall I advertised on here but a random collection were kept with the idea of incorporating into trophies. Fast forward a few months and Gaza arranged a visit to the British motorcycle museum ,as fate would have it the date of the visit coincided with midlands monsoon season and a flooded car park at the event resulted in us gathering in a nearby pub to discuss……trophies.

I laid the bits out on a table ( this was in the pre COVID days )…. And what followed was an amusing half hour of a number of grown ups behaving like they just opened a jigsaw puzzle on Christmas Day. Eventually we collectively decided what could be used and Mr G had the “artistic licence” to transform the ideas into reality.

Additional items were sourced for the Buzzbomb trophy itself as we had a specific look in mind, Slob and Luddite both donated shield badges and Slob sourced the carbon handlebar.

Gaz had an idea at the back of his mind about a plaque in the centre of the trophy, I had always wanted to ask Chris from Desmoworld if he would like to contribute as Geoff had a great relationship with them…..the plan was nearly complete. I got in touch with Chris who was honoured to make the 50mm x 50 mm red anodised plaque and provide the four matching handlebar bolts. The story is not quite over, following Brexit Chris ( desmoworld)doesn’t export to GB other than to chosen customers, one of which was in Leigh.Arrangements we’re made to send the trophy parts with other kit, the goods landed in Liverpool…..it took a WEEK to get the customs paperwork sorted…..Chris( our Chris) collected the parts on THURSDAY NIGHT on his way home, on the eve of the Weekender!

Phew……Gaz did the rest when he got to the hotel.

I hope you agree he has done an amazing job and deserves all the credit I hope he receives when people see the end result……enjoy

3E61E77C-A604-4E81-A8D3-70510C6B4C6C by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

34149B67-2193-479F-9F0D-388553660877 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

[Darkness]

Great trophies. That’s a lovely piece of pippy oak you used there!

[ColinS2R]

So finally photos edited and ready but you're probably bored of seeing yet another Ducati?



Before that, HUGE thanks to everyone I met for being patient with me and giving me so much advice during the weekend. just by watching you guys (and Barbara!) ride taught me so much......
Lessons learnt- (in no particular order)

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES REGULARLY (thanks for the spot Mark!!)
I'm a better rider than I thought I was
I still have so much more to learn
I need to ride more
Autosol ( or was it AutoGlym? darn it!!) and card behind the chain ..simple when you know how..(thanks Adie!)
Balls of the feet on the pegs...I'd forgotten about that (thanks Barbara!)
The drop off system aint scary

Theres more but you get the picture!
Massive thanks to Mike for organising a fantastic weekender the first of many I hope for me..

[ColinS2R]

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[ColinS2R]

Running repair.....

[ColinS2R]

Chat before the ride.....






Praying for no more rain!!!

[ColinS2R]

Just don't let Chris fuel his own bike..or yours for that matter!!!

[ColinS2R]

Devils Bridge.......



Budding biker in the background????