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Yup, I'd definitely be interested in coming along.

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Hi,sounds great, unfortunately work commitments mean these dates are no good for me,are you planning any more courses after this one?
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Definatly intrested, but am working at that week-end,
Out of intrest whose bike would ppl be working on? our own.

I looked at doing night school bike mechinics but missed the dateto register & would need to have shift changed to start an hour later.
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If places are still available, I'd like to be included please. Great idea.

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Sounds cool XT girl

Any chance you will be able to give tips to guys with Bavarian tractors that think they know it all?
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Count me in please

Hi XT Girl. Great idea.

Please count me in (hopefully there is still availability) and advise me what arrangements are for confirming booking/paying in advance etc etc.

I have a KTM 950, but dont hold that against me
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Hello everyone!

OK - I'm back on line and am putting together the details etc.

Will post a little registration form in the next few days.

For those who asked about other dates - definitely! If we get enough people together, we can keep doing it.

Also - I'm thinking we might follow up the basic course, with something more detailed and specific - lets gauge demand.
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Sounds cool XT girl

Any chance you will be able to give tips to guys with Bavarian tractors that think they know it all?
Ofcourse!

I have one tip: Buy a Jap.
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Ofcourse!

I have one tip: Buy a Jap.

But what about the Butterfly effect?

I would have loads of extra money left over if I bought a Jap......money is the root of all evil......and the world doesn't need anymore evil.....perhaps the evil I may cause with that money was just enough to push the world over the balancing point and into total chaos(guess it's already in chaos--but you get my drift!).....that's why I must continue to ride a Bavarian tractor.....I guess.....it's my destiny......

I'm surprised.....such a renowned and respected world traveler and perhaps the most dedicated and knowledgeable aficionado of the XT world-----would be so careless in her advice---perhaps you've been distracted lately?

Actually I was looking for a class in "motorcycle theory"--think your going to teach one of those later in the year?
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Definatly intrested, but am working at that week-end,
Out of intrest whose bike would ppl be working on? our own.

I looked at doing night school bike mechinics but missed the dateto register & would need to have shift changed to start an hour later.
Let me know when will be more suitable for you - we might be able to put something together.
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Hi,sounds great, unfortunately work commitments mean these dates are no good for me,are you planning any more courses after this one?
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Hi XT,
Will check the calender as I do very odd shifts & will get back to you.
Selous if your reading this maybe we could travel up together?
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Where do I sign up?

I will be back in Blighty in a week or so and would love to come. What time will we get away on the 20th? I have a sailing course starting the next day on the other side of the country.

I will be bringing my VFR. The XT and KLR will be staying in Colombia.
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Count me in if there are still places available!

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Is this course or anything similar being repeated this summer? Ideally not too far from London...

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