Hi all. XT660Z Tenere owner here! Im trying to search out any other 'local' ish riders, for occassional get togethers, rides out etc. I live close to the infamous 'Sherburn' biker cafe, but its always full of those plastic sports bikes, so i dont go!
Planning on going up to the western coast of the Highlands prob around January, for a few days to photograph the views. Eileen Donan castle, and on to Skye. Will be B & B'ing it (too cold for camping)! Anyone else fancy coming????
Doing the Pyrenees in July 2012, and on to Barcelona, 2 up, with camping gear!
Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
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AckAckFlack
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Re: Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
Welcome to the nut house - not too far away from you.
I thought it was just me that didn't go to Sherburn - my bikes are always too dirty ad besides I like riding rather than looking.
I thought it was just me that didn't go to Sherburn - my bikes are always too dirty ad besides I like riding rather than looking.
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Re: Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
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Re: Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
Hi Syksey and welcome to the ABR.
Good bike the xt660z Tenere,I bought a new one in 2009 and did 9k very enjoyable miles on it.
Just such a tall bike for a 5ft 8in guy.
Ride safe.
Gary.
Good bike the xt660z Tenere,I bought a new one in 2009 and did 9k very enjoyable miles on it.
Just such a tall bike for a 5ft 8in guy.
Ride safe.
Gary.
2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
Re: Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
Thanx Gary, im only 5ft 8in with a 30in inside leg. I bought my Ten as it had the factory fitted lower seat option already fitted. I also fitted 40mm lowering links, so im pretty comfortable with it now. Love it to bits!Gary117 wrote:Hi Syksey and welcome to the ABR.
Good bike the xt660z Tenere,I bought a new one in 2009 and did 9k very enjoyable miles on it.
Just such a tall bike for a 5ft 8in guy.
Ride safe.
Gary.
a friend is someone who bails you out of jail, But a BEST friend is the person sitting beside you saying...'that was fu**ing awesome'!!!!!!!
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LargeWayRound
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Re: Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
Hi and Welcome to the forum from the center of the universe ... barnsley so not far either..
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Re: Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
hi and welcome.
from that neck of the woods mysen,stanley,lived near filey for the last 7yrs and down in derby now:( was one of the founding members of cas british bike club back in the 80's and used to get all my bikes from castle motorcycles.not been to the lion for years,dave turner and clive were good mates but dont see anybody now.
youll love the highlands of scotland but take ya thermals!!!!
from that neck of the woods mysen,stanley,lived near filey for the last 7yrs and down in derby now:( was one of the founding members of cas british bike club back in the 80's and used to get all my bikes from castle motorcycles.not been to the lion for years,dave turner and clive were good mates but dont see anybody now.
youll love the highlands of scotland but take ya thermals!!!!
bosses are like nappys,always hanging round ya arse and full of shit.
life is like a shit sandwich,the more bread you have the less shit you eat.
never get into owt you cant get out of.
life is like a shit sandwich,the more bread you have the less shit you eat.
never get into owt you cant get out of.
Re: Newbie from Castleford, W.Yorks.....
placky2 wrote:hi and welcome.
from that neck of the woods mysen,stanley,lived near filey for the last 7yrs and down in derby now:( was one of the founding members of cas british bike club back in the 80's and used to get all my bikes from castle motorcycles.not been to the lion for years,dave turner and clive were good mates but dont see anybody now.
youll love the highlands of scotland but take ya thermals!!!!
Thanx Placky, yes, Castle motorcycles is my local shop, and the Lion is my local Pub! The Lion is now owned and run by Satans Slaves, so its always full and still a great night out. Plus its the only live band venue thats any good here now since Jimmy Duggan closed the Crimea!!!
Yup, i know about the Highlands, been about 6 times, but not in Jan on the bike....yet!
a friend is someone who bails you out of jail, But a BEST friend is the person sitting beside you saying...'that was fu**ing awesome'!!!!!!!
