Recent posts within Club House on the Wey Valley Advanced Motorcyclists Forum http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php Sat, 19 May 2012 02:02:25 +0200 30 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5945
I have received the following poster, and have been asked if I would put it on the forum.

So here it is ]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 22:14:07 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5945 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5944
South East Biker are running some track days at Lydden Hill circuit.

The cost is £90 and the dates available are Saturdays.

It could be a good day out, ride over (2 hrs ish) track day, food and bimble back.

I've emailed Debbie at South East Biker for more information.

Any takers?

Steven


Saturday 23rd June SEB track day Lydden Hill circuit

South East Biker's second track day of the season at Lydden Hill is now booking the last few places.

Lydden Hill circuit is a great track for beginners and advanced alike, so with a relaxed atmosphere and a great group of riders it is a fun day out. Whatever the weather on the day SEB now has the use of the Scrutineering barn so no need to get wet and cold whilst standing around waiting to go on the track. There will be goodie bags for everyone that books through us with offers and vouchers in it for you to take home.

SEB sponsors Lydden Hill and so we can offer a track day at an amazing reduced price of £90. The new SEB Club now offers its members a FREE instructor on the track with an onboard camera to film you riding which is then downloaded to DVD for you to purchase if you wish for £9.99. Our Photographer can now take some amazing quality pictures which will be available to purchase on his website http://www.fastframephotography.co.uk/events.html

If you would like to join us on our next track day at Lydden Hill give Debbie a call or email and we can help you have a great day at a reasonable price with quite nice people. SEB has track days running throughout the season at Lydden Hill Sat 21st July and 22nd September. Contact Debbie on 01892 610808 or debbie@southeastbiker.co.uk]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:17:02 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5944 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5939
Below is a list of the committee roles and responsible individuals

Neil Watson; Chair
Rosario Henshall; Vice Chair
Geoff Berry; Chief Observer
Stuart Gunn; Secretary
Stuart Robertson; Treasurer
Mick Partridge; Membership
John Braddick; Communications
Graham Newton; Regular Riding Event Co-ordinator
Steve McCormick; Off Bike Social sec
Tony Keegan; Recruitment and Shop Liaison
Jeremy Sigger

This is a strong and experienced team profoundly committed to bikes and to WVAM

On a persoal note I am delighted to be taking over the role from John, as we know he will be a tough act to follow. I look forward to working with Rosario and the new as well as established committee members to continue to make WVAM the club we all want it to be.

Neil]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 15:37:04 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5939 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5912 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:26:36 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5912 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5938
If you are easily offended please look away now and definitely don't go there!

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]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 11:51:57 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5938 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5932 And a good reminder that anyone can upload or comment on the wall.
I know it's not getting used a lot and that its not for everyone but it's still advertising for the club and allows
us to engage with anyone who happens to stumble across us.

It's all good.

And Thanks Kevin appreciate the effort.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 22:38:37 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5932 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5904
A while back there was some interest in a basic motorcycle maintenance session.

After speaking with Craig from Azcari yesterday this is something they can put on for us in their workshop in Dorking.

Items to be covered along the following lines -

Safety checks
Levels checks
Oil filter and oil change
Air filter change
Disc pad inspection and change
Road side puncture repair
Initial fault investigation/determination.

The agenda/content has yet to be finalised but it will likely be a two hour session with a maximum of 10 people per session at a proposed cost of £25 per person.

The level of "hands on" is yet to be determined.

Initially can I get a show of hands who would be interested in attending the course/session please?

Date and times to be determined but some indication of weekday, evenings and weekends from interested parties would be helpful please.

Thanks


Steven]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:14:13 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5904 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5869
Safety notice: this is a temporary repair and is not recommended for high speed or long distance.

The puncture was found to be a slit in the main section in the centre of the tyre around ½ “ long, I placed 2 plugs with plenty of glue and all looked fine.
Many thanks to the gent who loaned the electric pump, saved my canisters a treat.

So pumped up and away we go, until we got near to pirbright bends, then that squidgy feel comes on and a soft tyre is detected.
Head off home in the hope that he tyre will stay up long enough to travel the 35 miles to my door.
No such luck, 2 ½ miles from jtn 8 M25 flat.
Applied another plug but no go this time, rode the flat at 8mph along the hard shoulder off the motorway and parked in a lane out of sight.
Called my wife to collect me and then took my bike trailer to collect.
Inspection of the tyre showed 4 separate punctures all around the same size and shape. I believe that once the tyre had warmed up the slits had open up and then failed.

Many thanks to all who assisted in the car park.
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As it's been a lovely sunny day that should extend into the evening, I'll be at Newlands at 7ish

Anyone else fancy a run or if it's already organised meet you there.

Tiny Tone! ]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 18:08:33 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5926 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5924
Further to the Club evening on continental travel, please note:

New regulation – motorcycles – effective from 1st January 2013
All drivers and passengers of a motorcycle over 125cc or a motor tricycle over 15 kW must wear reflective clothing when riding their vehicles. In the event of an emergency stop, the reflective clothing still needs to be worn.
The ‘reflective clothing’ must have a minimum reflective surface of 150 sq. cm (approx 23 sq. in.) in total either in one piece or in several pieces, and must be worn in the upper part of the body (between the neck and the waist). A fine will be imposed for non compliance.

On 1 March 2012 the French government confirmed that from 1 July 2012 drivers of all motor vehicles and motorcycles (excluding mopeds) must carry a breathalyser.
The regulation will be enforced from 1 November 2012 and anyone stopped after that date who fails to produce a breathalyser when requested will receive an on the spot fine of €11.
The official announcement states that one unused, certified breathalyser must be produced showing the French certification mark NF. Carrying two single-use breathalysers will ensure that if one is used or damaged, you will still have a spare to produce.

The breathalyser produced has to be in date - single-use breathalysers normally have a validity of twelve months.


Rex]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 17:49:40 +0200 http://www.wvam.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=5924