whos carrier is going?

[RichardT10829]

any web links guys or are ya gonna make me hunt for them

[Ron Pier]

See if these work. Ron

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ-fr...om=PL&index=11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEc1V...rom=PL&index=9

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEc1V8_QEuY

[carrierbarry]

Ok
I think I've finally got back to earth. What a fantastic weekend.
All you guys in the uk that did'nt make it you missed the best event this year.

The town of Maiden Newton in Dorset was turned over to war time. So the convoy of 57 vehicles all meet up there. At 09.30 we set off on a drive through the English country side arriving in Dorchester about 14.00. The public viewed the vehicles there and at about 17.30 we did a short trip around Dorchester watched by approx 10,000 people then a 8 mile run back to Maiden Newton approx 20.00. (total 22miles)Then a large beer.

The convoy was made up of tanks ,trucks, recovery wagons just about everything you need to start a war.

I drove my MkII carrier with Les in the front and Bob in the back.
I have added modern road lights, and a intercom to my carrier just to make life easier.

The carrier run purfect. It was interesting to note that the tyres got very hot. I had heard this but never experianced it as normally I only do short trips.
A fact to bear in mind when getting them re rubbered.
Even with ear defenders the noise is horrendous, after a while.
And yes after 300 bends I did almost lose it on one bend!! Ha ha!!

I used 10 gallons of fuel and a few fillings in my teeth, But what a day.

It was nice to meet Ron (carrier owner, but no carrier. On a bike). He and fellow bikers/outriders were fantastic.
They worked so hard to keep the convoy going.

I also meet Kevin Gant, whos restoreing a Windsor. We talked alot about carriers, but his face was a picture when I said stop talking just get in a take her for a spin. I'll let Kevin tell you the rest.!! Ha ha.

I'll try to post some pic's

Barry

[RichardT10829]

phwar close one on that first turn hooked it right in ........ i was in the back of Matyns yesterday similar thing happened, camber on the road and new tarmac + metal tracks hahahaha. spoke to loads of carrier veterans all said that most turns should be made in first or second...... hope your day was as enjoyable as mine yesterday buddy.... great footage by the way


Richie

[RichardT10829]

just been watching these again Barry....after seeing you guys in the latest CMV mag... Adrians Sherman also looked the business ! just a quick thought.....i noticed some of the motorcycle lads were wearing thier period tin hats for helmets.... whats the score with helmet laws for period bikes / rallies and all that ? just wondering

[ajmac]

Walls have ears.

[Ron Pier]

I was one of those motorcyclists on convoy duty at A&E. The law on period helmets has been explained to us buy a policeman (who is the co author of 'British Forces Motorcycles 1925-45').
"If a helmet was made specifically for motorcycle use BEFORE the introduction of the 'KITE' mark, then grandfather rights prevail"
You will often see a rider on a vintage machine wearing a pre 'KITE' pudding basin helmet. As far as I am aware this is legal. The modern made pudding basin's made by company's like Davida are not legal and are sold "For display purposes only". Mind you it would take an alert cop to tell the difference. Me and my fellow DR's have been wearing our tin helmets for years when attending a period dress event. I have never heard of anyone being accosted. I would hazard that at the roadside a cop would probably not know the law as well as we do untill it was explained to him. In fact at our Weymouth Parade we actually ride and work with real policeman on traffic control.

Ron