Devon/Cornwall 'Run' in the sun!

[DickDastardly]

What a great day for a ride with yer mates!

Stuart on his Buell with the lovely Cathy, and the equally as lovely Mrs DD and I left Exeter and made our way down the A30, stopping off for coffee at Roadford Reservoir. Then just on down the road to Kennards House, Launceston, to meet up with the North Devon Harley Riders (nice to meet you Andy at long last) and the Kernow Harley riders, plus a quite a few more!

Then after ‘El Presidente’ kept us all waiting, yes Essjay, we now know that you like to keep your minions waiting and to ‘make an entrance’ off we went, 60+ Harleys, a Buell and a Moto Guzzi winding our way down through Cornwall and on to the new Harley Dealership. And what a winding way - I’m just glad to see the trikes still had all 3 wheels attached after those narrow (and one was particularly narrow) bridges!

Thanks to the guys that ‘blocked’ the junctions and roundabouts so that we could all arrive together, that was some sight, 60 rumbling Harleys down through the towns and villages en route! Even the car drivers didn’t seem to mind, they must appreciate ‘Class’!

Many thanks to Richard Marsh, Chris and Andy at the new dealership, a really nice bunch of girls and guys who made us all welcome (oh yeah thanks Richard for the little ‘freebies’)

Had a nice ‘blast’ down the A38 on the demonstration XR1200, smooth, very smooth, me not the bike! No, really the bike was really good, and there was NONE of this ‘old fanny’ about havin’ to give out credit card details and a £500 deposit etc. etc. before you can test ride a bike, Chris and Richard were really trusting, seeing as though they were lettin’ me ride it unaccompanied! Sorry Richard, about the bald back tyre when I got back, but I was practicing me ‘doughnuts’….!

Then on to ‘Scrappy’ (Jan)! Buy that Fat Bob, you looked really good on it! If you need extra money send Big Chris down to Union St. to see if he can ‘rustle up a few extra quid’, he won’t mind!

Seriously……………….that bike………….suits you madam!

Then on to the Hoe (no we’re not talkin’ about 'Big Chris' anymore) Plymouth Hoe, well actually it was the ‘Barbican’ (but never let the truth get in the way of a good story) and on to Capt’n Jaspers (famous Plymuff grub), and some seriously good cholesterol in a bun/roll etc. etc!

All in all, a really great run with a great bunch of people, thanks to Big Chris and Essjay for arranging it all, what more can I say, hope to see you all soon and ride safe!

DD the Exeter F.O.K.H.R.

[essjay]

Cracking day! and I would like to claim the prize for 1st breakdown of the year! (snapped battery earth lead) and in between fixing that I got Berts bike working as well! nothing wrong with it really, Bert just couldnt press his key fob fast enough and the alarm put me off the main problem! like Dick said a lovely ride through some country lanes and Nikki & Richard (Plymouth HD) said we looked awesome as we thundered into Langage enmasse!

Thanks to all for waiting for me even if it was an excuse to take the urine out of me all day (bastards)

Some of us ended up at the A38 diner where the rich folks ate inside and us poor peasants scrounged and ate outside where I threw a poor little snail in the window at Ted, who put it under his lettuce and sent it back to the kitchen, the poor chef nearly fainted and Ted did apologise (I think)

A great turnout and a smashing day, thanks to all.

Oh and yes Scrappy just buy it! before.............

[Kernow]

EssJay wasn't making an entrance, that was just 'Dreckly': in action

Good day out tho'

[pastyman]

so how many did we loose to HOG then lol and has anyone got any piccies

[Kernow]

They only let you take it 'cos you left Mrs DD as hostage
She's obviously worth more than a mere Sporty, maybe they didn't want you to come back












I'll put me coat on now

[Bounce]

Twizzel's brother came down on Saturday so we had a shorter ride so we could spend some time with them..... wish we hadn't now as it sounds like you had a brilliant day!

As for Essjay's breakdown, I hope he had his tools with him this time! (He came to help me last week when I brokedown and had left them at home ...)

We will tell all relatives to 'sod off' next time!

[Kernow]

Originally Posted by essjay

Cracking day! and I would like to claim the prize for 1st breakdown of the year! (snapped battery earth lead) and in between fixing that I got Berts bike working as well! nothing wrong with it really, Bert just couldnt press his key fob fast enough and the alarm put me off the main problem! like Dick said a lovely ride through some country lanes and Nikki & Richard (Plymouth HD) said we looked awesome as we thundered into Langage enmasse!

Thanks to all for waiting for me even if it was an excuse to take the urine out of me all day (bastards)

Some of us ended up at the A39 diner where the rich folks ate inside and us poor peasants scrounged and ate outside where I threw a poor little snail in the window at Ted, who put it under his lettuce and sent it back to the kitchen, the poor chef nearly fainted and Ted did apologise (I think)

A great turnout and a smashing day, thanks to all.

Oh and yes Scrappy just buy it! before.............

Thought you went to Route 38 'Twas on the A38 at Trerulefoot last time I looked
See ya soon chaps.

[essjay]

Well spotted Ian after we left the A39 diner we came all the way back to the Route 38 diner - honest

[essjay]

[essjay]

Originally Posted by Bounce

As for Essjay's breakdown, I hope he had his tools with him this time! (He came to help me last week when I brokedown and had left them at home ...)

We will tell all relatives to 'sod off' next time!

Damn! forgot about that - that takes me out of the first breakdown contenders so first prize goes to...........................Laura! - snapped coil lead