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[BackInTheGame]

Hi all

I have just signed up as i have been away from fishing for a few years due to other "2 wheeled" interests taking priority.  

I used to be a member of the SDAA (Shefford and District) ticket for many years then moved to the Priory ticket in Weston for a few years.  Not been on a ticket for a couple of years but just rejoined the SDAA ticket for the coming season.  

I dont claim to be an expert (or even that good) but i just enjoy carp fishing and am hoping to get time to spend some time on the bank.

Hoping to get (and give a little if i can) some advise and guidance from like minded anglers.  

[salokcinnodrog]

Welcome to carp.com

[mrmud]

Welcome along @BackInTheGame. Out of curiosity what was the 2 wheels. I done abit on a trials bikes for a few years. Still got a trrs 250.

[B B]

Hi and welcome 👍

[BackInTheGame]

  On 08/05/2024 at 17:53, mrmud said:

Welcome along @BackInTheGame. Out of curiosity what was the 2 wheels. I done abit on a trials bikes for a few years. Still got a trrs 250.

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Thanks Mrmud

Triumph street triple. Been riding for over 5 years but the last couple I just seemed to be riding whatever free time I had. Did Isle of Man TT last year as well. 

[mrmud]

  On 09/05/2024 at 05:01, BackInTheGame said:

Thanks Mrmud

Triumph street triple. Been riding for over 5 years but the last couple I just seemed to be riding whatever free time I had. Did Isle of Man TT last year as well. 

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That's a nice bike. I'd love to have a bike on the road. One day, maybe when I stop buying fishing stuff lol

[salokcinnodrog]

  On 08/05/2024 at 16:02, BackInTheGame said:

Hi all

I have just signed up as i have been away from fishing for a few years due to other "2 wheeled" interests taking priority.  

I used to be a member of the SDAA (Shefford and District) ticket for many years then moved to the Priory ticket in Weston for a few years.  Not been on a ticket for a couple of years but just rejoined the SDAA ticket for the coming season.  

I dont claim to be an expert (or even that good) but i just enjoy carp fishing and am hoping to get time to spend some time on the bank.

Hoping to get (and give a little if i can) some advise and guidance from like minded anglers.  

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Now other bike minded people on here are @welder and @levigsp 

Frank (levigsp) is also the person with an immense knowledge of carp strains, bikes, and hunting dogs 

[B B]

  On 09/05/2024 at 05:01, BackInTheGame said:

Did Isle of Man TT last year as well

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Not sure of the cc of my bike … and defo it wouldn’t make it to the TT but I would like to experience the racing one day … here’s my green machine

 

[mrmud]

  On 10/05/2024 at 22:21, B B said:

Not sure of the cc of my bike … and defo it wouldn’t make it to the TT but I would like to experience the racing one day … here’s my green machine

 

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That's great. Be a killer going up some of the lanes to get to the lakes I fish 

[BackInTheGame]

it is a bit of an issue for me, riding my bike took a priority then i went a bought another toy last year so the bike riding took a bit of a hit.  

 

 

[BackInTheGame]

  On 10/05/2024 at 22:21, B B said:

Not sure of the cc of my bike … and defo it wouldn’t make it to the TT but I would like to experience the racing one day … here’s my green machine

 

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😄 you will be surprised, if your legs are strong enough you could get there on it.  Seriously though, if it is something you are interested in then bite the bullet and go.  there is nothing else like it in the world.  

[mrmud]

  On 15/05/2024 at 11:12, BackInTheGame said:

it is a bit of an issue for me, riding my bike took a priority then i went a bought another toy last year so the bike riding took a bit of a hit.  

 

 

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Very nice. As the saying goes "boys don't grow up, they're toys just get more expensive" 🤣.

You know it runs well when you can stand a coin on the engine at idle lol. 

I've not ridden/ competed since COVID came along. Should really get it out n give it a service. Trouble is having the time to do both so it's fish n not ride 

[mrmud]

  On 15/05/2024 at 11:23, BackInTheGame said:

there is nothing else like it in the world.  

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It's a brilliant feeling. Didn't think if anything else whilst out on my bike.

Just me, my bike, n the open mountain

[BackInTheGame]

  On 15/05/2024 at 11:39, mrmud said:

It's a brilliant feeling. Didn't think if anything else whilst out on my bike.

Just me, my bike, n the open mountain

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sounds like you are missing it fella.  

[BackInTheGame]

  On 15/05/2024 at 11:36, mrmud said:

Very nice. As the saying goes "boys don't grow up, they're toys just get more expensive" 🤣.

You know it runs well when you can stand a coin on the engine at idle lol. 

I've not ridden/ competed since COVID came along. Should really get it out n give it a service. Trouble is having the time to do both so it's fish n not ride 

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its as smooth as silk the BMW N54 3l straight 6 is a joy.  GEt her serviced and enjoy those greenlanes (and twisties) again.  

[bluelabel]

Owdo... another biker here... had a T595 Daytona,(bonkers) then a Thunderbird Sport, (gorgeous) then a Bobber 1200 ( horrid thing) got a Triumph 400 scrambler now... ( proper hoot)

Welcome to the forum...😎👍

[BackInTheGame]

  On 23/05/2024 at 15:49, bluelabel said:

Owdo... another biker here... had a T595 Daytona,(bonkers) then a Thunderbird Sport, (gorgeous) then a Bobber 1200 ( horrid thing) got a Triumph 400 scrambler now... ( proper hoot)

Welcome to the forum...😎👍

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a right mix of bikes there, the new range of Triumph 400s have had some pretty good reviews but are hard to get hold of.