Vulcan Riders Association | turkishbrummy | Activity

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:49:39 +0100

sorry for the late reply shippers, my Reg’ is S412 CPN, Due to my travels almost straight after i bought the bike, i’ve not even had chance to sit down and properly look at the bike, but, that’s on my things to do list when i get back to blighty some time early November.

In reply to - Stinker posted an update

Hi guys, is Gary Edmondson still a member?

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:40:51 +0100

Blimey shippers, Turkish ‘ere, my heart goes out to you. haven’t done that yet on a bike, but, twice in a 4 wheeled vehicle!!!! (obviously i enjoyed the experience so much i had to try it again! 😆) glad you got sorted in the end.

In reply to - vulcaneer60 posted an update

As a few of you will be aware, my Monday mental health day took a turn for the worst after I stupidly put £15 worth of Diesel in my bike. After many, many hours at the side of […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:29:28 +0100

@Spud cheers shippers.

In reply to - Spud posted an update

Staffs October 2026.

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:28:50 +0100

It’s a great show, great photo’s Spud. Glad to see the VRA had a presence there…..

In reply to - Spud posted an update

Staffs show.

For those who have never been before, this is a great show! 5 halls of bikes, bits and bars.

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:58 +0100

hope you all had a good meet guys…..

In reply to - Vodka-Queen posted an update

Please see the events calendar for further details.

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:59:23 +0100

Well done guys, some nice bikes there….who’s is the White one? V nice….

In reply to - Spud posted an update

Staffs October 2026.

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:59:03 +0100

I hope you get a good response shippers, enjoy your monthly meeting and hopefully, weather permitting, the ride out after! i hear there is a second ‘heatwave’ to hit the UK ? any truth in that buzz? Devo, you are just the man to forecast that prediction lol 😁

In reply to - devo61 posted an update in the group Midlands VRA Morning all just let you know the next meeting will take place on Sunday 20th September 2026 at Toby Carvey Burton on Trent DE14 2WN. Start at 9.30 for […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:55:32 +0100

sadly shippers i’ll be in Turkey, but i’m sure you will get a good response from the VRA guys…hope the show goes well

In reply to - Vodka-Queen posted an update

October 10 & 11 is Stafford Classic motorcycle show at the Staffordshire show ground & we are once again looking for volunteers to show their bikes. This will be the 4th Stafford […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:51:19 +0100

Welcome back Big And’. Greeting from Turkey shippers, my thoughts are with you and all your family mate……

In reply to - Big-And posted an update

Greetings All,

I am now back from a particularly stressful and life consuming part of my life. After weeks of thinking the mother in law would pass at any minute, the carehome […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:47:40 +0100

I know it’s a bit late, but well done to all the VRA guys who made the ‘Kickback’ show another successful and memorable weekend.

In reply to - Chisel posted an update

Great weekend, lots laughs and some amazing bikes.

Thanx to everyone that helped on the day and attended with their VN’s

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all,Turkish here with a 'good bye' message !I […]

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:39:09 +0100

Morning all,

Turkish here with a ‘good bye’ message !

I fly out to Turkey tomorrow morning at 09.40 from Brum Airport so It’s an early start for me. 05.00 up and at ’em ! Train from Erdington to Brum airport at 06.29……there you go, and you’ll be lying in yer racks/pits whatever you call them snoring for Britain, well spare a thought for…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:34:31 +0100

…..and i believe these lot have been released !!!! Frightening innit hahahahahahah

In reply to - Big-And posted an update

I will just leave this here…….

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:47:57 +0100

cheers shippers

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update

I’m not sure if this info is out yet, but what is the address / dates of the Polish international rally next year ….Please?

turkishbrummy posted an update: I'm not sure if this info is out yet, but what is […]

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:11:31 +0100

I’m not sure if this info is out yet, but what is the address / dates of the Polish international rally next year ….Please?

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:12:22 +0100

Any update on how he is Jeff ?

In reply to - Jeff posted an update

It has just come to my attention that Vito has had an accident on his bike on the Sunday after the AGM . Apparently he was out with some friends at the time.

He is presently in intensive […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0100

my thoughts and hopes are with him and his family at this time, pass on mine and the Midlands VRA guys our wishes for him for a full recovery

In reply to - Jeff posted an update

It has just come to my attention that Vito has had an accident on his bike on the Sunday after the AGM . Apparently he was out with some friends at the time.

He is presently in intensive […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:44:11 +0100

A great rally Chisel, all the Midlanders’ enjoyed themselves….i know this because they told me 😆

In reply to - Chisel posted an update

Well its taken me week to recover so I apologise for not posting it here sooner, but did put pice out on Facebook. Still awaiting more pics to be downloaded.

Thanx again to everyone […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:18:26 +0100

Welcome JIm-b, We had a great Scottish VRA rally & AGM this year up in Oban, it was a great weekend. I look forward to spending more time up in Scotland next year, By the way, my daughter was born in the Vale of Levan hospital. I was serving on submarines at the time….42 years ago!!! Ride safe shippers….

In reply to - Jim B posted an update in the group Scottish Region VRA Hi all,

I’m Jim from the Vale of Leven, long time rider, but new to the Vulcan S.

Looking forward to meeting you all on rideout’s.

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Afternoon guys,The secretary would like all […]

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:14:50 +0100

Afternoon guys,

The secretary would like all regions Newletter items in to her by the 20th Jul

If you want to add ANYTHING in the newsletter then send them to me by this Sunday please.

Rallies you’ve been on, upcoming ride outs, moans and groans on issues, the choice is endless. Here’s your chance to get it off yer chest! (for the male members)

I…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Donnington ClassicDear All,Bulldog has asked me to send […]

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:07:23 +0100

Donnington Classic

Dear All,

Bulldog has asked me to send this out to you all as he would really appreciate your support for this event.

Donnington classic is organised by the classic racing motorcycle club SRMC is set to take place on August the 1st and 2nd 2026 at Donington Park. The Vulcan Riders Association have been invited to have a stand…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good morning all, herewith a small dit on our get […]

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:53:23 +0100

Good morning all, herewith a small dit on our get together around the table Sunday morning after a brilliant VRA AGM rally weekend. I think everyone enjoyed themselves. Totally laid back, no hassles, plenty of food & drink was to be had. The food van that was in attendance was excellent, V nice, that’s for sure, and I’m usually the fussy one…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all, Turkish here, yer Midlands Rep' giving you […]

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:20:07 +0100

Morning all, Turkish here, yer Midlands Rep’ giving you a heads up of our next Monthly Meeting which will be held at the VRA UK AGM down in Langley Burrell, Chippenham Wilt’s SN15 4LL on Sunday 12th Jul. I thought it would be a good idea to have it then as i’m sure quite a few of you are going down to the AGM. If you weren’t then you could…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Guys, i'm going to have to give today a miss i'm […]

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:35:45 +0100

Guys, i’m going to have to give today a miss i’m afraid. looking at the weather today it’s not all that clever with rain showers in Ironbridge and Ludlow and in Erdington where i live up until mid-day ish. I’ve been very busy on the bike this week down in Wales, then a last minute dot come ride up to Lancaster and back to Brum yesterday…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi guys, for those that are heading for Ironbridge […]

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:40:08 +0100

Hi guys, for those that are heading for Ironbridge tomorrow. We can meet at the “White Hart”, 10 The Wharfage, Telford TF8 7AW at 10.30ish….either before or after, i’ll be there for 10.30. We can then decide if we want to spend more time in Ironbridge as there is so much to see…or, we can spend an hour or two, then shoot off to a… Read more

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:28:57 +0100

@Longman that’s very nice to say so Longman….cheers….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Morning guys,

Firstly, I think a message of “Well done shippers” should go out to our new VRA SECRETARY – Mark Gibson, aka Longman. I’m sure he’ll do […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:12:56 +0100

@Longman that’s why i took the VRA Midlands Rep Job 😁

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Morning guys,

Firstly, I think a message of “Well done shippers” should go out to our new VRA SECRETARY – Mark Gibson, aka Longman. I’m sure he’ll do […]

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning guys,Firstly, I think a message of "Well […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:03:22 +0100

Morning guys,

Firstly, I think a message of “Well done shippers” should go out to our new VRA SECRETARY – Mark Gibson, aka Longman. I’m sure he’ll do a stirling job and get the full support from the Midlands region

Longman put out a message on the Midlands Wattsapp group the other day informing you all of a couple of rideouts we’re doing this…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:21:32 +0100

a great set of photo’s guys, seemed like a great ride out….hats off to the Eastern Region….

In reply to - Cupcake posted an update in the group Eastern Region VRA Great weekend had by all doing Route 66 UK. Rode to New York, Boston, Denver and California Sands. Lovely breakfast at Leagate Inn (New York) and […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:15:16 +0100

this is what i’m getting m’dear

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Please click the button below to return to the home page and then try again.

In reply to - Vodka-Queen posted an update

Is anyone else having problems accessing the Events page?

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:19:14 +0100

just another quick one……i thought i was due my 15th year, or getting that way anyway. I know they had problems with the data base a few years ago when lengths of service in the VRA were affected….can’t remember quite what it was now….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Good morning all,

Well, a slightly burned out Turkish Brummy is up early this morning as I’ve got a lot to do today! Firstly, I need to update you all on […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:16:24 +0100

@Sleepy-Jean cheers Jean, every day is a learning day hahahahahaha It was good seeing you both in Italy, next time will be the National ….looking forward to it

regards to you both….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Good morning all,

Well, a slightly burned out Turkish Brummy is up early this morning as I’ve got a lot to do today! Firstly, I need to update you all on […]

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good morning all,Well, a slightly burned out Turkish […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:22:54 +0100

Good morning all,

Well, a slightly burned out Turkish Brummy is up early this morning as I’ve got a lot to do today! Firstly, I need to update you all on a few things and secondly, my new VN 1500 Classic Tourer is being delivered! I bought it off Pete Dalton, of the S.W. VRA region, his wife, Denise, is also a VRA rider. I first saw the two…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Southern Region VRA: Hi guys, Turkish 'ere just to inform Doc that i've […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:12:17 +0100

Hi guys, Turkish ‘ere just to inform Doc that i’ve just paid for my two guests at the National Rally. My Grandaughter, Alana-Jayne, and her chap, Axl.

they are friends with the Southern VRA Member, Soggy, apparently Axl feeds him copious amounts of Alcohol at the bar he frequents 😅 really looking forward to the rally guys, see you Jully…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:41:35 +0100

it seems to be back to normal now this morning……

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update

i’m getting that “Sorry i can’t load the page” message from the events page!!!!!

turkishbrummy posted an update: i'm getting that "Sorry i can't load the page" […]

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:04:36 +0100

i’m getting that “Sorry i can’t load the page” message from the events page!!!!!

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: The meeting opened at 10.15. 14 people were in […]

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:15:37 +0100

The meeting opened at 10.15. 14 people were in attendance which was a good number to be honest

Attendees – Ferret, Raptor, Wolf & Eliza, Sparky, Tricky, kieran, Mat & Clare, Leo, Tina & Ted and Turkish

Introduction of new members – Wolf (aka Kev Gregory) and Leo Skermer gave us a brief history of their biking history. Both are looking forward…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:55:38 +0100

@gizza Yeh, it’ll be interesting Gizza. Did you find the weight much difference and a problem? I’m in no rush to get it on the road, legally, but it’s more of a ‘project’ if you like to get it the way i want it. Pete from the South Western group always had it garaged, always well maintained it. I’m going down to the Italian VRA rally on my… Read more

In reply to - gizza posted an update in the group Northern Region

New to the group. I have a Vulcan 1500 classic FI. Great bikes. Had her a while now.

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:46:48 +0100

Gizza, welcome to the VRA shippers, i look forward to our first meet. I’ve just bought a 1500 classic off a VRA guy from the South West region. Currently i’m riding a 900….love it ‘n all……see you around. Turkish, Midlands Regional rep’

In reply to - gizza posted an update in the group Northern Region

New to the group. I have a Vulcan 1500 classic FI. Great bikes. Had her a while now.

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening guys, I've now made a provisional booking for […]

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:33:54 +0100

Evening guys, I’ve now made a provisional booking for the Toby Carvery at Stonebridge island for Sunday 24th May at 10.00am. Could you please respond whether you will be there or not. I know some of you are doing other things and i’ve noted those. It would be great to see you for a full English, they’re very reasonable. Also, we have our…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: all, the message below is from Longman. All those who […]

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:10:06 +0100

all, the message below is from Longman. All those who are riding to the Rugby Bikefest Sunday, if you put “Draycote Water” in your satnav thingy, whatever one you use, it will take you there. (famous last words) I’ve just done it and it’s 35 miles from Brum.

I’ve been chatting some members of a bike group in Rugby I was part of when I lived…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening all, a couple of things to consider in the […]

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:28:02 +0100

Evening all, a couple of things to consider in the next couple of weekends……This weekend on Sunday 17th we have the Rugby Bikefest where we have a stand allotted to the Midlands VRA. Rousey has sent out an email with all the information required for those that are attending and showing their bikes on the stand. If you wish to arrive on…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening all, I've received the email below from Jean, […]

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:29:09 +0100

Evening all, I’ve received the email below from Jean, our membership secretary. Check to see if this affects you

Cheers all

Turkish

Hi All

Could you all please check with your members to see if they are due 10/15/20/25 year patches this year.

We have some records which Hank sent me but they are not complete, we would like your feedback.

Please…

turkishbrummy posted an update: https://1drv.ms/x/c/791de50cc299bf47/IQAZurj9lFI1S5P3jreOabHe […]

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:58:22 +0100

https://1drv.ms/x/c/791de50cc299bf47/IQAZurj9lFI1S5P3jreOabHeAblQPi9rgxu1EeUdw-uZzZA

Good Evening ALL VRA members

attached is the link to the Midlands Italian route plan, have a look and see if any of what we are doing would be of use to you all.

You’re most welcome to join us on our travels

safe riding guys

Turkish, VRA Midlands Regional rep

1drv.ms

Italy plan (1).xlsx

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:11:41 +0100

you kept that quiet shippers, have a great day, or I hope you did !!!!!

In reply to - secretary-vra-uk posted an update

Happy Birthday Longman!

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:27:44 +0100

Glad you both had a good ride out m’dear

In reply to - Vodka-Queen posted an update in the group South East Region

Had a lovely ride to Haywards Heath yesterday then up to Newlands Corner. Lots of bikes there, even thought it was Friday. Got so hungry on the way […]

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi guys,This weekend I was up at the Scottish VRA AGM […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:26:20 +0100

Hi guys,

This weekend I was up at the Scottish VRA AGM & weekend shennanigans

I had a chat with Jester, the regional Rep of the South West and also Doc, the regional rep’ of the Southern region

We have decided that we would move the Tri region meet up to the 4th/5th July (provisionally) as we three regions have quite a bit planned in May & early…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good afternoon all,This is just a reminder of the […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:26:08 +0100

Good afternoon all,

This is just a reminder of the upcoming National rally which is being held at:

LANGLEY BURRELL VILLAGE HALL, MANOR FARM LANE, CHIPPENHAM SN15 4LL

It was mentioned at the Quarterly officers meeting last Sunday that only 38 names had been secured so far for the rally, which I think is pretty poor tbh

Could we all, as…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:56:10 +0100

Luv the light brown leather ……

In reply to - Nutty posted an update

Kawasaki vn 1600 meanstreak, Trike 2005. Mot till sept 2026. Its done about 32000 miles. Really good runner, starts 1st time. Very good condition. 1st to see would buy. V5 in my name. Up […]

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening AllI know we have some of your postcodes for our […]

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:53:40 +0100

Evening All

I know we have some of your postcodes for our VRA Midlands area map we have, but there are still a few I need to make up the map.

Devo is currently renewing the map and we would ask you to forward them to either Devo, or me or both!

The postcode is all we need, no need for a full address it’s just so we have an idea of the regional…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:29:42 +0100

they live in Spondon, Derbyshire….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Hi all, i’ve had a message of Derek Tate who’s just joined with his wife Viv, he’s picking up his VN900 this weekend so he’ll be out on the road meeting […]