West Yorkshire Laning Trips

philelvey said:

Begger! Did the same on mine - the front diff has a guard but the rear hasn't been fitted yet (waiting to get the right bolts). They are worth their weight in gold I reckon! Luckily here too no harm done. By next time I'll have both diff guards and tank guard. And then slightly later new (and slightly larger) tyres - wahoo!

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Scar house was a spur of the moment decision by me at the last minute as it was on the way back, i'd forgotton it got a bit rocky part way up and that I was supposed to be leading a gentle trip - ooops & apologies

gdhaydock said:

Scar house was a spur of the moment decision by me at the last minute as it was on the way back, i'd forgotton it got a bit rocky part way up and that I was supposed to be leading a gentle trip - ooops & apologies

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Was fun though

I'll agree to that! TC for the win (until it goes wrong or I screw up )

suew said:

Well Sarah and I have decided not to go to Tong. Its too close to Wales to give us time (or Neil) to fix any issues we might create

So we dont feel so left out we might have a small laning trip. Anyone else interested.

10th November 2013 Start somewhere around Leeds/Bradford area.

No idea where we might go, suggestions welcome

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I am away that weekend Sue so wont be able to join you....but I am sure there must be a few people around not going to parkwood

sarah90 said:

I am away that weekend Sue so wont be able to join you....but I am sure there must be a few people around not going to parkwood

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OK, me getting mixed up, I'm not bothered actually. Will just take it off the list

gdhaydock said:

Scar house was a spur of the moment decision by me at the last minute as it was on the way back, i'd forgotton it got a bit rocky part way up and that I was supposed to be leading a gentle trip - ooops & apologies

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No need to apologise at all! It was fun, and enjoyed having a bit more of a challenge

suew said:

OK, me getting mixed up, I'm not bothered actually. Will just take it off the list

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No its not you , just some plans I made since we spoke Anyway there's going to be Wales:cheer2:

suew said:

Well Sarah and I have decided not to go to Tong. Its too close to Wales to give us time (or Neil) to fix any issues we might create

So we dont feel so left out we might have a small laning trip. Anyone else interested.

10th November 2013 Start somewhere around Leeds/Bradford area.

No idea where we might go, suggestions welcome

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I'll check with Mrs E on dates/diary. We'd be really keen to come out again, but will probably need to confirm a bit closer to the time. Happy if it's the same/similar lanes, the worst thing from the last trip was "zipping" through the villages without much chance to take them in or take a few snaps (Sorry Zip, couldn't resist - Hey, we are tourists after all!!)

Off topic: Can someone help me understand a few intricacies of taxing and MOTing in terms of dates. My Tax expires 30 Nov and MOT 6 Dec. If I understand correctly for tax I can buy up to a month in advance, but renewal date remains the same (so if I buy 12 months it will expire 30 Nov 2014)?

How about MOT? If I get an MOT earlier does the expiry date become the date of the (successful) MOT test or stay at 6 Dec?

yes your tax will expire ...30 Nov 2014 and think you can M O T viechle 1 month before due date so that will give you about 13 months M O T ..think this is right

philelvey said:

I'll check with Mrs E on dates/diary. We'd be really keen to come out again, but will probably need to confirm a bit closer to the time. Happy if it's the same/similar lanes, the worst thing from the last trip was "zipping" through the villages without much chance to take them in or take a few snaps (Sorry Zip, couldn't resist - Hey, we are tourists after all!!)

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Sorry - should have said if the pace was too brisk, guess it comes with being familiar with the area and having a slightly heavy right foot!

I may look into the possibility of scenic / tourist trip at some point (but still with a few lanes to keep it on topic of course )

gdhaydock said:

Sorry - should have said if the pace was too brisk, guess it comes with being familiar with the area and having a slightly heavy right foot!

I may look into the possibility of scenic / tourist trip at some point (but still with a few lanes to keep it on topic of course )

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Cool sounds good!

gdhaydock said:

Sorry - should have said if the pace was too brisk, guess it comes with being familiar with the area and having a slightly heavy right foot!

I may look into the possibility of scenic / tourist trip at some point (but still with a few lanes to keep it on topic of course )

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I thought of that on the Dales laning trip in the summer

I actually have a route which takes in Malham, Kilnsey Crag, Aysgarth Falls, The Strid Bolton Abbey and all sorts of interesting places.

There were lanes as well

You can have a vehicle MOT'd at any time; the police can decide to tell you to get an MOT after they've pulled you for a roadside check for example. The date of the successful MOT then dictates the 12 months until you have to go and get another one.
Road tax can be done in either 6 monthly or 12 monthly block. Be aware that 2 lots of 6 months tax is more expensive than shelling out for 12 months in one go. However, if finances dictate, and/or you know the vehicle will not make another 6 months before being scrapped, then it's another option.

philelvey said:

I'll check with Mrs E on dates/diary. We'd be really keen to come out again, but will probably need to confirm a bit closer to the time. Happy if it's the same/similar lanes, the worst thing from the last trip was "zipping" through the villages without much chance to take them in or take a few snaps (Sorry Zip, couldn't resist - Hey, we are tourists after all!!)

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Might have a short run out on the 9th to test everything for Wales. Wont be too far, just a few hours in the local area if you want to come.

I think Zip is available that day, don't know if he will fancy a short local trip though. Neil might even want to come

suew said:

Might have a short run out on the 9th to test everything for Wales. Wont be too far, just a few hours in the local area if you want to come.

I think Zip is available that day, don't know if he will fancy a short local trip though. Neil might even want to come

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Should be OK for the 9th - happy to lead if required

suew said:

Might have a short run out on the 9th to test everything for Wales. Wont be too far, just a few hours in the local area if you want to come.

I think Zip is available that day, don't know if he will fancy a short local trip though. Neil might even want to come

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Sounds perfect, let me know your plan closer to the time!

gdhaydock said:

Should be OK for the 9th - happy to lead if required

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Thank you I'll put in on the first post

philelvey said:

Sounds perfect, let me know your plan closer to the time!

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Will do

So 9th November short trip starting around Leeds/Bradford airport. Local lanes only, few hours tops )unless anyone gets stuck )

Could call at the pub on the way back too

GD Haydock
Suew
Philelvery
Nrgserv - as long as no one from here breaks their landy

Right, off to the workshop to "help" Sarah90 get ready for Wales Checking mine over AGAIN, as it has developed a clunk and doing its antifreeze.

With luck we will all be ready for the Wales trip then

Cant wait

LOL, just got back from the stables, Warriors wife Lyndsey was there, with her new horse

Pics to follow I hope, we will have rename this thread West Yorkshire lanes, cake and horses. Haven't seen a pic of Difflocks horse yet.