BanditMike

To you, the good lady and the rest of the family

I agree with everything people have said on here, but the problem is enforcement. I was on a Speed Awareness course and asked the guy what happens if a pedestrian steps out in front of me in a car and I hit them? Would it be up to me to prove I was driving legally? Would the first question be, why didn't you take avoiding action? Surely the first question should be, why did the pedestrian step out in front of the car? I know it's a hypothetical question, but as I said to the guy on the course, the reason they chase the driver is because of the nice large ID plates on the vehicle. Makes us drivers, and bikers, a lot easier to catch that an idiot on a push-bike. Until people admit that alot of people on push-bikes and a lot of pedestrians are idiots, then we'll continue to have the same problems.

Getting better mate It's better than it was on Saturday night/ Sunday morning so hopefully be all okay by end of next week Prob stay off the bike this weekend But give it a good run next weekend

Few pics And my bike did go over, but no major damage: Few more pics here: Lakes Rideout 2012

We would expect nothing less Managed to clean mine over last night so also looks nice and shiny now

Bit belated mate, but hope you had a good day and can remember it

Sorry to hear that mate. Can't say much apart from echoing what has already been said on this thread. Keep an eye on the kids, and yourself. Don't sacrifice yourself on the altar of "doing the right thing". You need to look after yourself as well and the kids and everyone else.

Got the "Monokey" plate on mine and the Kappa box goes straight on it. Looks like a reasonable quality as well

Have to agree with everyone on here . Despite everything, had a good weekend. My tent is in the bin now, as everyone knows. Basically it leaked and the zip was shot so decided not to take it home. The bruising has come out on the leg and it's a bit swollen. Apart from that it's not as bad as I thought it would be!?!! I've got a few pics which I will put on with a little bit more time, possibly in the morning as it looks like the virus has gone now Good weekend, very enjoyable. Just sorry I missed Mark getting his bike wet Good to see Stan, Ian and Dick for the first time and catch up with Mike, Dave and Mel again. Looking forward to the next one!!

Already busy mate, unfortunately

Just got the directions and printed a copy for the good lady. Will see everyone in the morning Hoping to be there about 10:30 and then tent up!!

Have a safe trip all and ride safe. Will see you all on Saturday, once the tent is up

No worries mate just give us and Nina some notice as im sure you will and ile look forward to seeing ya again Will do mate. Looking forward to meeting up again

Can just about remember that far back Have a good day mate

we could have a ride round the lakes and take a ride up hartside great roads and grub,see what everyone else thinks Sounds like a plan Can't come to the lakes and not go to Hartside I should be over about mid morning to get the tent up before we head out

Sorry mate, was rushing round like the proverbial all weekend!?!! Didn't check the forum Will catch you Saturday

Very nice More great work by Nina

Good to hear, need you fit for the ride next week me back is sorted a mate gave me some tablets and theyre magic Glad to hear it See you on Saturday mate

Haven't got the sleeping bags yet, so I'm not that organised

Good to hear, need you fit for the ride next week

I had a 405 which was great . I got a 406 which was no where near as good

Got the box ready, getting an airbed for Angela to sleep on. Apart from that, all ready Looking forward to seeing everyone, so be safe and will see you Saturday

Nice pics mate, thanks for sharing Congrats again to you and the good lady Hoping to be in your neck of the woods in September. Once it's firmed up will be in touch. May be a chance to meet up, and for me to book some time for Nina to start on the sleeve