The Northern Monkeys are back

Post by **David.** » Mon May 16, 2022 8:52 am

After a brief hiatus, the Northern Monkeys are back. Two weeks ago, Simbo, Michael(c2710) and I met up in Morrisons at Wetherby. We were out again yesterday too. It's great to see that Chris (k9doc) one of our founder members is back on two wheels. I was thinking of starting a new thread and this has prompted me to do so. Wetherby was chosen as geographically it is approximately an hour away for all those who had expressed and interest in meeting up.

Going forward, is the idea of trying to meet up say once a month appealing to others. If you've got any ideas for ride outs within the NM's area, fire away.

Back in 2017, Simbo took the photo.

Post by **k9doc** » Mon May 16, 2022 2:39 pm

Howdo David, good to see the Three Caballeros still living the dream and keeping the Northern Monkeys alive. I seem to remember that photo being taken at Wolds Village, Bainton, during a run around the Yorkshire Wolds. I enjoyed the Monkey Runs as well as our trips around Wales and Dales/Lake District. Was looking for a photo from one of the early (if not the first) Monkey Runs when we met at the Mining Museum and headed for the Peak District but they seem to have disappeared.

Once the 'new' bike has been fettled I'll have to see how things go but it would be nice to do the Monkey Runs again. Methinks it may take a while to regain 'bike fitness'.
BTW, the 'new' bike has a strange little lever called 'choke'. No idea what it's for. 

. Will need to google it.

Post by **David.** » Mon May 16, 2022 2:54 pm

k9doc wrote:Was looking for a photo from one of the early (if not the first) Monkey Runs when we met at the Mining Museum and headed for the Peak District but they seem to have disappeared.

There you go Chris, when only RT's were permitted.

Your memory serves you correctly, here is the thread with some more photos, BMW R1200RT / R1250RT forum - The BMW R1200RT/R1250RT forum

Post by **michaelc2710** » Mon May 16, 2022 3:22 pm

Good to see your still kicking about the forum Chris,

Look forward to a catch up   

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Post by **k9doc** » Mon May 16, 2022 3:48 pm

David. wrote: There you go Chris, when only RT's were permitted.

Re: The Northern Monkeys are back

Your memory serves you correctly, here is the thread with some more photos, BMW R1200RT / R1250RT forum - The BMW R1200RT/R1250RT forum

Good job David, thank you. Happy days.

Post by **k9doc** » Mon May 16, 2022 3:49 pm

michaelc2710 wrote: Good to see your still kicking about the forum Chris,

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Shuffling around more like and a catch up would be good.

Post by **simbo** » Sun May 22, 2022 8:01 pm

The Yorkshire mining museum should be our nect meet up point, I remember the breakfast being rather good

Post by **David.** » Mon May 23, 2022 8:11 am

simbo wrote:The Yorkshire mining museum should be our next meet up point.

The YMM is a fair trek for me but would consider it.

Post by **scunny12** » Mon May 23, 2022 4:21 pm

There is an upside David, its virtually all dual carriageway and motorway miles for you.

Post by **David.** » Mon May 23, 2022 6:51 pm

A similar run for you Chris once on the M181, M180, M18, M62 & M1, see you there.

Post by **k9doc** » Mon May 23, 2022 7:55 pm

David. wrote: A similar run for you Chris once on the M181, M180, M18, M62 & M1, see you there.

Where are we going?

PS Ah sorry. I guess scunny is from Scunny and also called Chris.

Post by **David.** » Mon May 23, 2022 8:30 pm

k9doc wrote:I guess scunny is from Scunny and also called Chris.

Correct.

Post by **scunny12** » Mon May 23, 2022 11:20 pm

Here's hoping, but right now I am awaiting a knee operation and struggling to even get my leg over my RT's seat!

Post by **David.** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:58 am

Traditionally, the NM's have met up at Morrisons in Wetherby.
Looking at Google maps, an alternative could be The Cottage Coffee Shop near the river Wharfe, https://www.facebook.com/TheCottageCoffeeShopWetherby/

May be able to park outside or down by the river, https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.92704 ... 6?hl=en-GB

Any comments from those who are likely to attend future NM events.

Post by **scunny12** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:02 pm

Next week I get one knee operated on. No idea where the other one is on the massive NHS operation backlog, to get that one fixed. Hoping to get more than the paltry 50 miles I managed to do last year! Fingers crossed, back in the saddle joining the Northern Monkeys for some ride outs in the summer

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