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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 09 Jul 2011 - 23:26 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Birdy68) | | | For those of you on the trip that DIDN'T do the Grossglockner road across the Alps
This is what you missed.
Thanks to the satnav I was able to see the corners coming .
A few hours later we were in temps of 35deg c in Italy.
| My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.
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| Fordster | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 365 | | Location | : | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| | Posted : 10 Jul 2011 - 13:41 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: mat1600) | | | Looks like it was a fantastic trip!
I envy you guys. I think there's only about 3 birds in all of Canada, spread out over a billion square miles!! Get's a bit lonely at times!
Keep us posted on the plans for next year!
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 10 Jul 2011 - 23:27 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Fordster) | | | Seven of the best. Switzerland.
| My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 10 Jul 2011 - 23:29 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: mat1600) | | | Firebird, Eight, Thatch and Birdy up front.
| My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 11 Jul 2011 - 00:58 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: mat1600) | | |
mat1600 wrote:
Seven of the best. Switzerland.
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Sweet! Didn't break the record of those "Boys from Oz", but I think this photo is a bit more classier than theirs 
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2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 11 Jul 2011 - 07:27 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | Yes - but we had seven on the same ride - not just a meet-up.
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| Thatch | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 11 Jul 2011 - 07:48 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: mat1600) | | | I thought we had a pretty nice mix of birds too... there wasn't any confusing anyone's bike with another.
riding into Tridays...
of course my open face and waxed cotton was sure to make me stick out regardless of the bike mods...
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| BlueNose | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 11 Jul 2011 - 17:52 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Thatch) | | | Have been sent a link for BIG Steve's (Steve & Pam) photo's - some great stuff!
Link
They rode on to Venice - on my bucket list for too long now!!
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Jul 2011 - 10:41 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: BlueNose) | | | Dave Porter (Editor) has agreed to print a full write up of the Thunder to Bled tour in TOMCC monthly magazine Nacelle. I will be sending it off to the him for editing in the next few days and will let you know when it's in print. Will try and get a plug for this excellent forum.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Aug 2011 - 08:17 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: BlueNose) | | | A little update post trip.....
BAD NEWS
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Graeme has had word back from the court and been given a £260 top-up on his fine taking it to over £1,000 in total AND a 5 month ban.
He is thinking over wether to pay it or not 
GOOD NEWS
Steve and Pam have traded there Bonnie America for a T'bird SE - good choice!
Steve (photographer) has bought a Rocket Tourer - looks stunning!
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 25 Aug 2011 - 09:23 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: BlueNose) | | | Good lord... as if the initial fine wasn't enough. The ban... well, something tells me he wasn't planning on being back in Switzerland within 5 month (if ever) anyway....
On the bike purchases, congrats to all... but can Steve touch the ground on that R3 tourer? He wasn't the longest of leg.... 
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Aug 2011 - 11:02 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Thatch) | | | Thatch wrote:
Good lord... as if the initial fine wasn't enough. The ban... well, something tells me he wasn't planning on being back in Switzerland within 5 month (if ever) anyway....
On the bike purchases, congrats to all... but can Steve touch the ground on that R3 tourer? He wasn't the longest of leg.... |
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Yes, clipped his wings and his affection for swiss cheese and chocolate no doubt.
As for Steve, maneuvering is like watching a scene of Swan Lake. Went on his maiden run as he was a bit nervous (3 x bigger than is bonnie america) but he handled it well and is smitten. He kept saying I'm shocked (in a good way) by the power of this thing. Good on him! Big Steve & Pam are equally smitten, they have this weekend in Scotland and next week at a rally to look forward too (I'm trying to make the rally).
Hope all is well with you big fella? If you and your good lady fancy a trip to the UK you have a place to stay here in rural Yorkshire.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 19 Sep 2011 - 21:24 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: BlueNose | | | Update on the Bled boys...
Steve (photographer) has bought aand since trashed his brand new (200 miles on the clock). He eacaped injury in the 60mph smash (Midge had a ringside seat) but the bike is no more. Shame it was nice. Trying to get him on a bird (it would fit him better).
Chris and big Steve (Steve and Pam) have each bought a T'bird chopping in there 1050 Tiger and America.
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| Birdy68 | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,352 | | Location | : | Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 20 Sep 2011 - 05:31 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: BlueNos | | | Nooooooo.... Holy crap Steve!
I just hope his inner confidence is still OK. Tell him I said he neeeeeeeds a 'Bird!
Chris has done it as well!? Excellent!
Ivan - do you have any feedback from Steve and Pam's tour up to Scotland on their 'Bird?
I'd be interested their findings? Or is there a thread I can read over at BA?
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Sep 2011 - 14:07 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Birdy6 | | |
Birdy68 wrote:
Ivan - do you have any feedback from Steve and Pam's tour up to Scotland on their 'Bird?
I'd be interested their findings? Or is there a thread I can read over at BA? |
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A link to Steve's pics of Scotland has been sent.
They know Scotland better than most (me included and I've been there many times over) and I am sure he would give you chapter and verse if you flicked him an email (just let me know if you need his contact details).
As for the other Steve, we must get him on a Bird!! Midge & I are thrying to convince him.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 19 Jan 2012 - 21:55 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: BlueN | | | Well we made the front cover of the Triumph Owners MCC Magazine, Nacelle! Inside their are SIX pages of pictures and narrative of the tour. Excellent stuff!!
It's a members only magazine but will try and get some images up for all to see. Nice little mention for tb1600.com too!!
Plenty of pics of Mat, Thatch, Birdy, Firebird, Le Big Mack, VikingSteve, Eight and yours truly plus much more besides.
Outstanding!!
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| SeanS | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 17/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,179 | | Location | : | Matlock, Derbyshire UK, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 19 Jan 2012 - 22:22 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Blue | | |
BlueNose wrote:
Well we made the front cover of the Triumph Owners MCC Magazine, Nacelle! Inside their are SIX pages of pictures and narrative of the tour. Excellent stuff!!
It's a members only magazine but will try and get some images up for all to see. Nice little mention for tb1600.com too!!
Plenty of pics of Mat, Thatch, Birdy, Firebird, Le Big Mack, VikingSteve, Eight and yours truly plus much more besides.
Outstanding!!
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Just read it mate.. Twas a good one. look forward to similar on the Bloc.
Regards
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Jan 2012 - 23:44 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Blue | | | Damn it.. now you made me go and get a membership! (I was actually planning on it already, just kept putting it off). Hopefully they'll send the current mag out to me.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 00:17 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Tha | | | Same here.
Still got loads of vid of us rideing to post.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 08:14 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Sea | | |
SeanS wrote:
Twas a good one. look forward to similar on the Bloc.
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Yes, really pleased with it and so is the editor of the magazine. He is keen to do another article of the Bloc tour. That is longer both in miles and time and in this case MORE is MORE.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 08:21 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Tha | | |
Thatch wrote:
Damn it.. now you made me go and get a membership! (I was actually planning on it already, just kept putting it off). Hopefully they'll send the current mag out to me.
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Note: The Nacelle mailing list is generated at the start of the month for the magazine that comes out at the end of the month, so if you join halfway through the month, you won't get your first copy of Nacelle until the end of the following month. This is also true for changes of address.
But you will be able to read it (and other back copies) on-line.
HOWEVER I am trying to get a few spare copies with your name on one of them if I can swing it. You are on the front cover afterall!!
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| stripygitface | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 31/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 132 | | Location | : | Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 08:22 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Blue | | |
BlueNose wrote:
Well we made the front cover of the Triumph Owners MCC Magazine, Nacelle! Inside their are SIX pages of pictures and narrative of the tour. Excellent stuff!!
It's a members only magazine but will try and get some images up for all to see. Nice little mention for tb1600.com too!!
Plenty of pics of Mat, Thatch, Birdy, Firebird, Le Big Mack, VikingSteve, Eight and yours truly plus much more besides.
Outstanding!!
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Was pleasantly surprised to see the article when my magazine arrived yesterday, well done excellent work.
Makes me wish I had some time spare to join you on this years trip.
Look forward to reading about the Bloc trip later in the year.
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 08:39 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Bl | | |
BlueNose wrote:
You are on the front cover afterall!!
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DOH 
Well there should be some extra copies left then. If you ever want to NOT shift a magazine, putting me on the cover has got to be one of the top 3 ways to do it.
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| Ted | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/06/2010 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | March, Cambs, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 12:29 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: Bl | | | "...an excited as a teenager in a whorehouse." ??  
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 17:23 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: T | | |
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Slight grammatical error designed to shock the Gardian readers amoungst us. 
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2012 - 17:26 Post title : Re: Thunder to Bled June 2011 (Re: T | | |
Thatch wrote:
BlueNose wrote:
You are on the front cover afterall!!
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DOH
Well there should be some extra copies left then. If you ever want to NOT shift a magazine, putting me on the cover has got to be one of the top 3 ways to do it. |
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You do share it with me and Colin so there might be a truck load spare  In fact it is fair to say Colin isn't camera shy.
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