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Re: West to East run ..

Post by Kryten » Fri May 09, 2025 8:23 pm

I have been sorting out my route for this one and also getting into the West to East route as well.

I have re-formatted the original "Fossie Papers" mainly to bring them to a larger print for the hard of hearing, and also to do the Old School navigation thing. That is; stuffed into the clear/opaque/misted up bit on the top of your tank bag.

These are pretty much as Fossie posted up at the start of the thread, but with only one route alteration (for you to work out where) as the original route is as good as any alternatives, so no need to change.

My knowledge of the eastern side of the route is fair and to be honest, my opinion of part of the route is this: Because of the terrain, or lack of, you can see for miles across the landscape, trouble is that there is F in nothing to look at apart from swamp! :lol: :lol:

Things get better as Kings Lynn disappears in your rear view mirrors...

I'm planning on setting off on Thursday and doing an overnight stop near Telford. using the A5 as much as possible, I could do the M-Way bit but hey lets get a bit creative!
Friday, I'll probably get back onto the A5 and head up to Llllllangolllllennn and the Horseshoe Pass. Looks like the Ponderosa Cafe is no more though. Before heading of towards down towards Bala. But than again that could change...

Meet up with Northern travellers is always an option 8-)



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Re: West to East run ..

Post by fetishkat » Fri May 30, 2025 12:52 pm

Bit of pants news, looks like my reg/rec has cooked some of the wires!!!!
Never had this issue with one before!!!!
If I can't get the wiring redone in time I'll be 1400 mounted I'm afraid 🙄...... unless I bring the Flying Banana 🍌?

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Re: West to East run ..

Post by Jonty » Thu Jun 05, 2025 7:16 am

fetishkat wrote:
Fri May 30, 2025 12:52 pm
Bit of pants news, looks like my reg/rec has cooked some of the wires!!!!
Never had this issue with one before!!!!
If I can't get the wiring redone in time I'll be 1400 mounted I'm afraid 🙄...... unless I bring the Flying Banana 🍌?
I think I had same thing just now, 3 wires burnt out under seat?

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Re: West to East run ..

Post by Jonty » Thu Jun 05, 2025 7:23 am

I'm heading to Ironbridge Thursday night.

Looking forward to meeting Kryten up there then riding Horseshoe Pass and dropping down to Cardigan Castle to meet everyone and start the trip.

Really looking forward to this one.

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Re: West to East run ..

Post by katmarch » Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:17 pm

Perhaps I won't be coming next weekend, bike just died on the motorway :(
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Re: West to East run ..

Post by Kryten » Thu Jun 05, 2025 7:50 pm

katmarch wrote:
Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:17 pm
Perhaps I won't be coming next weekend, bike just died on the motorway :(
Any ideas why it gave up?
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Re: West to East run ..

Post by katmarch » Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:02 pm

Do now, ignition timing slipped out (through the case)

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Re: West to East run ..

Post by fossie » Fri Jun 06, 2025 6:55 am

If anyone needs a Kat to borrow, there are 2 available an S2 and a Pop up , both ready to go . Collect from my home address or send a courier. It's better they are used than just sat there so you'd be doing a favour as well.
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Re: West to East run ..

Post by katana11023 » Mon Jun 09, 2025 8:06 am

Anyone from the north heading down on Friday

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Re: West to East run ..

Post by fetishkat » Mon Jun 09, 2025 9:23 am

Just a little question, for the hostels do we need to bring sleeping bags??

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