Shannon 9am Sunday

**marks** · 6th February 2010, 17:54

I'm going for a little ride starting from Shannon tomorrow

Probably go and explore the dams behind Shannon and then make it up from there

All welcome - Horseman Cafe 9am

**Taz** · 6th February 2010, 18:26

Who's this shannon chic? Is she hawt?

**bart** · 6th February 2010, 19:27

yessssssssssss I'mmmmmmmmm innnnnnnnnnnn

**red mermaid** · 6th February 2010, 19:31

Can I ask a question?

I have a V Strom 1000, long time since I have done any off road riding, have been up to the dams behind Shannon in a car, would it be worthwhile seeing how I go on your ride, or not?

**junkmanjoe** · 6th February 2010, 19:51

YES IT WOULD, i would have been there on ktm 950, but its still in bits in the workshop for a service..
you be fine mate.., maybe not much fun on road tires,,,but doable..

**The Duck 01** · 6th February 2010, 20:23

Well if any of you riders wish to to pick up a FREE Mitas EO 7 130/80/17 Done less than 2500k's when you are up in Shannon give me a PM
I have a Perilli Scorpion MT 90 as well FREE 110/80/19 Half worn

**marks** · 6th February 2010, 20:23

Originally Posted by red mermaid

Can I ask a question?

I have a V Strom 1000, long time since I have done any off road riding, have been up to the dams behind Shannon in a car, would it be worthwhile seeing how I go on your ride, or not?

You are more than welcome to tag along - we all ride at our own pace and normally just regroup at interesections etc.

Just be aware that in addition to riding up to the dams I was planning on exploring a side track which I hope leads towards Tokimaru - last time I tried it was a struggle on the klr as it got pretty lumpy.

cheers

Mark

**red mermaid** · 6th February 2010, 20:30

Ok see you there.

Will bring the camera as well as I have a friend in OZ with a KLR so a pic of yours would be good, if you are bringing it.

**BMWST?** · 6th February 2010, 21:06

bugger that sounds just the sort of thing i would be keen..the ol PD has developed a total loss electrical sytem today tho...

**bart** · 7th February 2010, 17:15

Home now. Great ride, though a little hot. Hope the Red Mermaid made it out alive.

**red mermaid** · 7th February 2010, 19:15

Yep, Im back alive thanks.

Thanks for the ride as well. I enjoyed it until that little hill hit my footpeg.

**Leviticus** · 7th February 2010, 19:30

Is it doable on a motard? and how long there and back? I started going up the other week, but realised I was running out of light and thought best to turn back

**marks** · 7th February 2010, 19:31

Originally Posted by red mermaid

Yep, Im back alive thanks.

Thanks for the ride as well. I enjoyed it until that little hill hit my footpeg.

glad to see you got out ok - that must have been a bastard riding without a footpeg

Was good to meet you - and thanks for the push

we had a fun day - I got home about 7.30

cheers

Mark

Oh - and thanks Duck1 for the E07

**junkmanjoe** · 7th February 2010, 21:41

any ride report mark..............or do we have to go over the ADV to read and view the photos.......................

JMJ

**marks** · 8th February 2010, 07:09

Originally Posted by Leviticus

Is it doable on a motard? and how long there and back? I started going up the other week, but realised I was running out of light and thought best to turn back

The surface gets a bit lumpier but less slipoery the further you go in - I think its about 20km to the end. the XT660X would be fine. Its a good ride

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

any ride report mark..............or do we have to go over the ADV to read and view the photos.......................

JMJ

will post some photos on adv rider tonight (including some of me doing an "Eddie" in the mud)