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THE STIG Inspector
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 118 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:51 am Post subject: Any Darksiders in or around Newcastle upon Tyne? |
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If there are can you let me know.
After getting back into Scoots after a break,I bought my GTS which ticked all the boxes for me.Large enough for my frame,reliable,good performance and Vespa heritage.
Iv`e been to a number of clubs around the area and although they are a canny bunch they lack my enthusiasm for `progressive` scootering.
I`m sure some of you will have come across this negative attitude and decided `it`s up to me what I ride...stuff `em`
My point is,why hang around with negative folk when there are more` like minded` riders around.
I have also got somewhat weary (and the seasons only just started!) riding so slow will other riders who experience breakdowns which ruin the day out for everyone.(Part of the challenge I`m told!)
For me, a ride to the Lake District there and back in a day is a breeze.For many of the `Trad` scoots it`s a military exercise doomed for failure and best not attempted!
My GTS is a tad small for a pillion so I am considering a change to a larger Scoot.So this leads me on to the Question `Do I join the Darkside`? I reckon £25 is good value but before I commit I`d like to see who rides around here,how often do they get out and about locally etc etc.
I apologise if this post offends any Traditional riders using the Forum.I just want to get the most out of riding and most of that will be within a 150 mile radius will the occasional longer ride.
Thanks for reading this.
Ps I`m torn between a 3 Wheeler or maybe a second hand T Max _________________ The Stig rides an Auto so is always in TOP GEAR! |
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Innocenti Big Cheese
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 1205 Location: Surrey Village
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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3 wheels _________________ GTS OWNERS CLUB
LONDON LAMBRETTA CLUB
DARKSIDE
ITS ONLY A SCOOTER !!!!! |
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THE STIG Inspector
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 118 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: |
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None up here eh?damm shame _________________ The Stig rides an Auto so is always in TOP GEAR! |
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GAVSKIN Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 1128 Location: ON THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:31 am Post subject: |
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I think from reading your post that your about ready to join the darkside......we have all had the negative peeps telling us what they think about auto's..............bollox is my answer! the darkside is a lot about feeling ie. being with like minded people! it really is a good buzz! there are no realy major meets (apart from the 2 belgium trips) but there are darksiders at most rallys............as for scooters boo has a tmax you could ask his advice and ive had a nexus,mp3,and now the fuoco if there is owt you want to know just yell _________________
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booboo Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 495 Location: WROXHAM -- ---THE POSH PART OF NORFOLK
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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All i can add to Gav`s post is that.....after going through
2 x t5`s
A p2
2x dragsters
2 x gts`s
then going on to a yam t-max 500.....
all i can say is it go`s from strength to strength.....its a 500 twin and it absolutely flies .....up to 108mph so far.....smooth at high or low speeds
bullet proof engine.....yearly services.....altho ive now done 4000 miles with no costs at all (apart from fuel)
I cannot speak for the 3 wheelers.....but i found the nexus 500 a bit lumpy at low speed but as they say its not often driven at low speeds
Hope this helps
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Maver Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 2193 Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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i can't think of a reason for you not joining the Darkside.......
you've got the auto scooter now come and meet the folks who party!
we don't tend to meet up for little jaunts out on a sunday afternoon, we tend to go more for the weekends away at rallys, i often ride halfway across the counry solo to meet up with them at a rally so it must be worth it......
it's more about being with like minded people rather than club meets down the pub every second wednesday in the month to talk about where to go on the monthly rideout
you've got your name down for the scotland trip, most if not all the folks going are Darkside, come along, see what you think and if you like what you see, join _________________
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booboo Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 495 Location: WROXHAM -- ---THE POSH PART OF NORFOLK
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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One night with this mad bunch , and you will know if you will fit in _________________
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monty9120 Guvernor
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 861 Location: North London
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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i agree give it a bash and see if you like it
monty (19 year old norwich broadsmen and darkside member) _________________
GILERA NEXUS 500
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!!!!!
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ChevySoul Inspector
Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 487 Location: Black Country
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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When I bought my 1st auto 3 years ago, there were no Darksiders in the West Midlands, non of the trads would have anything to do with me, even though I have been doing rallies since '80 (they just took the piss out of my Runner).
It didn't bother me as I knew I had done the right thing.
I joined the Darkside & then went to the 1st Darkside Rally in Belgium '06 on my own. I met everyone at Ashford Eurotunnel & was immediately made welcome. From that 1st meeting I made many friends & am now having the best time of my life.
So don't worry if there aren't any Darksiders near you, as you will definately meet up with us sooner or later.
You won't regret it _________________
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monty9120 Guvernor
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 861 Location: North London
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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i dont exactly live near anyone
people ask me why im in a club that is based 150 miles a way
they know nothing _________________
GILERA NEXUS 500
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!!!!!
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St0rm Inspector
Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 140
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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what is the darkside?
(im new here remember ) |
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Maver Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 2193 Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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St0rm wrote: | what is the darkside?
(im new here remember ) |
................i think this should give you some idea.........
DARKSIDE DRINK IT DRY TOUR *CLICKY HERE*
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rainham boy Guvernor
Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 511 Location: on the road to nowhere
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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i'm a bit like chevy (only taller) been into scoots since 1980 and brought my runner 2 years ago and not looked back sold all the trads and spares ,
the darkside is just a welcome breath of fresh air and sod all the others, it makes me smile as if alot of people who slag off autos had a go they would get one _________________ Darkside, Norwich Broadsmen SC
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ChevySoul Inspector
Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 487 Location: Black Country
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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rainham boy wrote: | i'm a bit like chevy (only taller) |
Cheeky _________________
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THE STIG Inspector
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 118 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:09 am Post subject: |
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That answers a few Q`s.....where do I sign? _________________ The Stig rides an Auto so is always in TOP GEAR! |
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