Isle of Man TT 2019
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Re: Isle of Man TT 2016
I have 5 BMW cars, 4 are manual, and I'm going to convert the auto to stick when I pull it off the road for work. It's currently my dd.
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
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Where I live in Sydney, its madness to own a manual... the traffic is too mental. I actually do own a manual as well of course, but try to use it out of hours... :/
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
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We have the mountains close by, plenty of twisties and mental rush hour traffic too. I should adjust that to too many bad drivers that get together for a daily drive.
Cars that handle and bikes belong on our roads, just watch the potholes.
Cars that handle and bikes belong on our roads, just watch the potholes.
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
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This is a moot point as anyone going to the TT should be renting a bike. Traffic on the IOM is just silly TT week and there is no better way to experience the TT than by motorcycle.JonW wrote:And amusingly:
(from: http://www.iamintheuk.com/1173/driving- ... n-license/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )
"Canadian driving licence
When exchanging your Canadian driving licence you will only be able to drive automatic vehicles. To be able to drive manual vehicles, you will need to provide acceptable proof from the issuing authority or an approved driving school showing that a manual car test was passed."
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'85 FZ750
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Discovered Charlie Williams works the IOM TT radio and occationally rides an tz350 (appears to be Maxton). Hope to speak with him. Photo attached.
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IMO in 2 wks. Located a photo of Chris Thorne riding a RD250lc at Creg circa 1981 according to the tank decal it appears.
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Learnt that my hotel is book by all this year's race teams - repeat customers. Obviously a good hotel. Plan b for accomodation is sharing my place for one on the IMO for equal time share. Also heard its cheaper to buy a bike than rent it if over Britain/Europe and sell once leaving. Interesting option.
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Studying the issue of Dublin vs. Liverpool. Both have relatively close access to airports but which is the more interesting bike ride to the ferry?
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I haven't done the Dublin route but the Liverpool ferry is pure entertainment. 800 bikes on the ferry!
We rented a bike in London from Admo Tours.
We rented a bike in London from Admo Tours.
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'85 FZ750
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Musta just had one whole deck just for bikes - be an awesome sight. Got any pics?
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I do have pics. I'll try and post one tonight.
They stack bikes in rows and then rope them together with a huge thick Manila rope. It's def old school but makes me think that's how they did it for decades.
The other effect of so many bikers is the ferry is only designed for so many cars and their passengers. So there aren't enough seats for all the leather clad bikers. Basically there are people stuffed everywhere and we ended up sitting up on deck with the unwashed hordes. It's tons of fun.
At the other end, people sit outside at Bushy's Pub just to watch the parade of bikes come off the ferry.
Everything about the TT week is over the top. It feels like Mecca for a biker.
They stack bikes in rows and then rope them together with a huge thick Manila rope. It's def old school but makes me think that's how they did it for decades.
The other effect of so many bikers is the ferry is only designed for so many cars and their passengers. So there aren't enough seats for all the leather clad bikers. Basically there are people stuffed everywhere and we ended up sitting up on deck with the unwashed hordes. It's tons of fun.
At the other end, people sit outside at Bushy's Pub just to watch the parade of bikes come off the ferry.
Everything about the TT week is over the top. It feels like Mecca for a biker.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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That, in essence, is why I'm looking fwd to going - look fwd to the pics! Thx.
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Twice we have camped just outside of Union Mills. It is a well supplied campground with showers and hot food. It is also tons of fun cause you will be surrounded by bike enthusiasts from around the world. It is also quite close to Douglas where most of the off track action occurs.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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Found this link for an interesting TT tour for 2016 from Bournemouth Wales 2 the TT.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q= ... 9543,d.cGc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also noted this interesting photo (not mine) of the ferry full of bikes to the TT - remind you of it Hooligan?
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q= ... 9543,d.cGc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also noted this interesting photo (not mine) of the ferry full of bikes to the TT - remind you of it Hooligan?
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Yep, that's exactly what it looks like. You can even see the ropes used to tie the bikes down.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750