2021 meet up?

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF · May 15, 2021

As well as September meet there is another one on 13th July from the NORTON 961 Facebook group , it’s on a Tuesday bike night at “ Caffiene & Machine “ near Stratford CV37 7NS , I’m not on Facebook but have peeped via the wife’s, however I will be going , I’m sure there are a bunch of owners out there that have no idea about Access Norton, so I shall spread the word on the night , it’s a 370 mile round trip for me , can catch up with any other 961 on the way there or back , riding up from https://caffeineandmachine.com/

Vernon240 · May 16, 2021

Sure I’ll be going to this, provided and can get all the bits I have back together!

Vernon240 · May 17, 2021

Vernon240 said:
Sure I’ll be going to this, provided and can get all the bits I have back together!

I've just read the FB post where there is a link to book and pay a tenner. Now a tenner is not a lot...but to pay. To turn up at a pub. On a regular bike night? hmmmm

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF · May 17, 2021

Vernon240 said:
I've just read the FB post where there is a link to book and pay a tenner. Now a tenner is not a lot...but to pay. To turn up at a pub. On a regular bike night? hmmmm

Think that’s just first few weeks ? Because of coming out of lockdown, & need to limit numbers with tickets , however didn’t realise a charge , £10 a bit of a touch , looks a trendy boutique type place

Mark Savage · May 17, 2021

I think they started charging a few years ago as the place used to fill up but no one went in. It's local (ish) to me. The only time I've been the car parks were rammed full, dickheads and posers mainly.

Clive · May 19, 2021

Dommie Nator said:
I think they started charging a few years ago as the place used to fill up but no one went in. It's local (ish) to me. The only time I've been the car parks were rammed full, dickheads and posers mainly.

Bahhh - I can't stand these poseurs says me on my custom silver 961 with my Lewis boots, Goldtop jacket and gauntlets, custom Union Jack Davida helmet and goggles....

It's just down the road from me too and some friends have recommended it so might put in an appearance......

Mark Savage · May 19, 2021

Clive said:
Bahhh - I can't stand these poseurs says me on my custom silver 961 with my Lewis boots, Goldtop jacket and gauntlets, custom Union Jack Davida helmet and goggles....

It's just down the road from me too and some friends have recommended it so might put in an appearance......

I was thinking more of the car guys who boot it leaving the car park and end up losing the back end and kerbing alloys.....entertaining at first maybe. A few others fly off and turn round to see how fast they can go past the entrance. I don't know if they think that we think..."Wow, he's cool!" Most comments I heard was, "Prick".

Nowt wrong with Davidas, Goldtops or Lewis Leathers....

Clive · May 20, 2021

In the same vein - with the wisdom of years I look back to when we were young and offered girls a lift on the bike (only up the road and not too fast please!) with the deluded idea that the best way to impress them and get into their 'affections' was to scare the cr*p out of them by riding like a total loon.......

No longer feeling the need to impress others with cretinous behaviour is one of the rare benefits of age.....

Fast Eddie · May 20, 2021

Clive said:
In the same vein - with the wisdom of years I look back to when we were young and offered girls a lift on the bike (only up the road and not too fast please!) with the deluded idea that the best way to impress them and get into their 'affections' was to scare the cr*p out of them by riding like a total loon.......

No longer feeling the need to impress others with cretinous behaviour is one of the rare benefits of age.....

That is SO true. I once took a girlfriend to Matlock Bath, around a 15 miles ride. I tried hard to impress her as you mention. I was so successful that she found someone else to give her a lift home in a car. She refused to go home with me, or get on my bike ever again!

Strangely, she didn’t think that effected our relationship. She said “it’s ok, we can go to Matlock Bath next week in my car”.

”errrr, no” says I. “I’m going on t’ bike luv. If you wanna ride you can, if you don’t you don’t”.

That was the end of that blossoming romance.

Bike was faster solo anyway...

peebee · May 20, 2021

The best and cheapest way to improve the performance of any motorbike is to saw the seat in half and throw away the back part............................FACT

jan nelder · May 20, 2021

getting back to the meet up, what time are people suggesting, as there are considerable return journeys for some?

StuartSF2015 · Jun 7, 2021

Vernon240 said:
I've just read the FB post where there is a link to book and pay a tenner. Now a tenner is not a lot...but to pay. To turn up at a pub. On a regular bike night? hmmmm

Just checked the C&M FB page and ticketing doesn’t apply on a Tuesday evening.

Vernon240 · Jun 8, 2021

StuartSF2015 said:
Just checked the C&M FB page and ticketing doesn’t apply on a Tuesday evening.

That’s what I did. When I raised it on the FB page, I was told a charge will still apply.

Clive · Jun 8, 2021

Vernon240 said:
That’s what I did. When I raised it on the FB page, I was told a charge will still apply.

I was told by a regular that the fee is refunded against drinks bought?? Needs verification.

Vernon240 · Jun 8, 2021

Clive said:
I was told by a regular that the fee is refunded against drinks bought?? Needs verification.

I think at is the case..or something like that. End of the day, I want to attend, so I paid up and will take money of drink if that is the deal.

Clive · Jul 1, 2021

Clarified with C&M - ....
You will need to contact the organiser over at the Norton Commando and Dominator 961 Owners Club to obtain the specific club link required to
book a ticket if you wish to be part of their club night. you are absolutely welcome to simply come on over to C&M on the night
free of charge however please note that without a club night ticket, you will not be permitted to join the specific club parking or benefit from
the club night extras.

then;

Great news!

The club extras include:
* Priority parking out front of C&M building
* £4.00 credit to use against food and drink
* An item of C&M merchandise (!!!!!!!)
We're looking forward to meeting you in the yard on the 13th!
Kind regards,
Claire

I have my ticket now for a lovely summertime evening event. Now where did I put my waterproofs?

EstuaryBoy · Jul 1, 2021

Clive said:
Clarified with C&M - ....
You will need to contact the organiser over at the Norton Commando and Dominator 961 Owners Club to obtain the specific club link required to
book a ticket if you wish to be part of their club night. you are absolutely welcome to simply come on over to C&M on the night
free of charge however please note that without a club night ticket, you will not be permitted to join the specific club parking or benefit from
the club night extras.

then;

Great news!
The club extras include:
* Priority parking out front of C&M building
* £4.00 credit to use against food and drink
* An item of C&M merchandise (!!!!!!!)
We're looking forward to meeting you in the yard on the 13th!
Kind regards,
Claire

I have my ticket now for a lovely summertime evening event. Now where did I put my waterproofs?

You might want to 'up' your insurance cover if you're taking the 'merchandise' home afterwards??

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF · Jul 1, 2021

Clive said:
Clarified with C&M - ....
You will need to contact the organiser over at the Norton Commando and Dominator 961 Owners Club to obtain the specific club link required to
book a ticket if you wish to be part of their club night. you are absolutely welcome to simply come on over to C&M on the night
free of charge however please note that without a club night ticket, you will not be permitted to join the specific club parking or benefit from
the club night extras.

then;

Great news!
The club extras include:
* Priority parking out front of C&M building
* £4.00 credit to use against food and drink
* An item of C&M merchandise (!!!!!!!)
We're looking forward to meeting you in the yard on the 13th!
Kind regards,
Claire

I have my ticket now for a lovely summertime evening event. Now where did I put my waterproofs?

See you there then Vern/Clive I’m staying over, I enquired bout the ten quid touch & was told I’m exempt, well price of the room I guess it’s included

Vernon240 · Jul 1, 2021

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF said:
See you there then Vern/Clive I’m staying over, I enquired bout the ten quid touch & was told I’m exempt, well price of the room I guess it’s included

Yep, planning on staying over. MOT tomorrow

BLIGHTYBRIT/SF · Jul 10, 2021

Got ma ticket to NOC bash at The national motorbike museum, they’ve lowered the dress code would u believe , black tie or leathers it was , now smart casual , yikes so I may still have a prob getting in .
& not forgetting this Tuesday at the Norton commando & dominator 961 Facebook meet
“ I’ll be there “

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