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Friday blues
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so went to change oil in bike yesterday, drained oil, all ready but no oil filter, damn. went to cms today got several, plus other bits, got home put in oil filter, wrong size, f#+. rang cms one in post. phone rang, wife in Torquay car won't start, mentioned fuel, so did sos run put in fuel and car started...
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Anybody out tomorrow Sunday
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Hi is there anybody out riding tomorrow on Sunday preferably Torbay area, if you got room for another please post. Cheers Nick
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Irish Road Racing anyone interested?
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I am going to go to Ireland for 4 days to ride some of the Wild Atlantic Way then on to watch some Irish road racing. Leaving Devon Wednesday 10th and returning Sunday 14th August. Itinerary Thursday 11th Dundrod 150 5 races, Friday 12th Festival of speed, Sat 13th Ulster gp 7 road races. Rough costs £...
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Sprocket cover - free if anyone can use it?
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No idea what its from. It's been hiding in the bottom of a box for a decade or so! Collect or will post at cost. Brian
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TTR
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R Nine T Scrambler
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http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r-ninet-scrambler-review
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ABR Rally Midlands
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Anyone from Devon going to this? Look on ABR site for details. Boz
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Cup of coffee
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Long way to go for a cuppa but they enjoyed it
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Simply Bearings
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I just thought I would put up a post in praise of Simply Bearings. On two occasions in the last couple of weeks I have ordered seals and bearings over the interweb very late in the day (after 4pm) and received them first post the following day- truly exceptional service, quality product and a sensible p...
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July Meeting Tuesday 12th July - Dolphin Hotel - 7.30pm for 8pm start
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Dear All Just an advanced warning for the meeting on Tuesday - 8pm at the Dolphin in Bovey Tracey. Dave Carling a National TRF Director will be present for a question and answer session regarding all things of a national level. Please come along and support the meeting if you can. Cheers Sean (Chair...
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DR Sean
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Drool Buell....
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jt
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Was that you today - North Bovey (red bike)
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Has a great and hilly mountain bike ride today - a loop from North Bovey. We rode a challenging 191-068 where we were past by a youngish lad on a 4T newish Honda - riding at a very sedate and sensible pace. He smiled but didn't stop to chat and was alone. Was that anyone from here? We also rode part of -073 be...
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Our good work...it does NOT go Unnoticed! (updated with article)
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Three plucky old girls are riding their horses all the way from Dartmoor to The New Forest in Hampshire using Byways & Bridleways. The purpose of their endeavours is to raise awareness of the cut-off date of 2026 bringing the extinguishment of ALL unrecorded PROW. On the 26th of June they made the...
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John Harvey
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Brand new gas bbq for sale
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I've made a mistake SWMBO wanted a gas barbie & saw one at Otter Nurseries that she liked. I checked & said I could get it cheaper on line so duly bought it. On Sunday I put it together. SWMBO looked at it and said those words we all dread to hear "That's not the one I liked" I've only gone & got the...
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Steve H
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Off roading in the Pyrenees
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Any one done it,? A few friend,s and i were thinking of Trailering + vanning 5/6 bikes down there, leave vehicles at a hotel after speaking to them,then going off for a jolly for a week,and then return and come home. Even better if you have any Gps/maps off road route,s.. Have looked on Wikiloc,but just w...
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Tipton 10km - 9th July
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Dear All - from Jo Earlam (jo.earlam@hotmail.co.uk) - beware if out that day and contact Jo if you'd like to marsall - see email below Hi Sean, I wanted to let your group, Devon Trail Riders Fellowship, know that there will be a 10km off-road running event in Tipton St John on Saturday 9th July, settin...
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DR Sean
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music at Teignmouth Pavillions
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Hi all, I hope it's ok to post this. My lad Pete alias Grommet has organised a gig with his band at Teignmouth Pavilions. He has to play in public for his music qualification. They are playing on Wednesday the 6th July. The show starts at 1930hrs and they have a support band on with them. If your not bu...
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You have to hand it to them
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You have to hand it to them men was men hard tail frames girder forks coker tires an a start you bastard electric an fuel systems they would think a modern lane bike was from outer space. but fun to ride the old stuff if you got it https://youtu.be/C8r7CjChVEYyou
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Somerset trf combe florey woods
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Anyone going to the combe florey woods day on the 26th? mike
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Transportation
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I've had an offer on a trailer tent, but he wants delivery to Essex. I could tow it there, but dont really have the time. Any one got any ideas?
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Decent high temperature exhaust/silencer paint?
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Troy's Rieju's black exhaust needs a bit of TLC, predominantly at the manifold end of the expansion pipe (quite rusty). E-bay lists loads of high temp exhast paints, but any recommendations (ideally one that has good anti-rust properties built-in too -- like Hammerite). Got to get the bike ready b...
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cheap little tie down straps
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i use these straps in the camper and on the bike but cannot find what they are called to buy some more. any bright ideas ?
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Activeboard down
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At last, the forum has returned. I looked in this morning at silly O'clock and tried again just before lunch. It didn't load so I tried TTR, Cornwall and Dorset forums (all Activeboard) and not one worked! Googling told me that the Activeboard server in NY was down and not responding. It's back on now, b...
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HUBB UK who'going?
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I am heading up to the Hubb on Friday just wondered if there was any other Devon trfers going
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How deep is it ??
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https://www.facebook.com/WRC.News.1/videos/952422238112045/
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mid devon/exeter dolphinese wanted
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Morning all, anyone from nearer my neck of the woods (cullompton or exeter) going to the Dolphin on tuesday? Dave (deci) has kindly offered a couple of meters of tyvek (easily rolled) but I cant make it and wondered if someone could pick it up and buy him a pint and I could arrange to swing past yours and pi...
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Right Choice Insurance - Probably Best Avoided
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I'll be brief. Noticed that my lad's cover note expired at 00:01 Sunday morning. He needs his bike to get to work. RCI don't answer the phone on Sundays so I gave him a lift to work at 06:00. I then tried every hour or so from 09:00 to get through but gave up each time after 15 minutes or so on hold. I let it...
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How not to cross a river ....
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/BetaXTrainer/permalink/1018137774943835/
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Dear Oil Geeks
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Have a 2200psi petrol pressure washer (one of the imported versions). Changing engine oil - mineral oil, specifies 10-30w but using 10-40w as I did before (Halfords only had this one on shelf) Also had to drain pump oil (to replace front cover) and this specified SAE-30w. It's simply to lubricate b...
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East Devon Trail Riders Social Evening Date: Tuesday June 7th 2016
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East Devon Trail Riders Social Evening Date: Tuesday June 7th 2016 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmLocation: The White Horse - on the A3052 5 miles east of M5 Exeter junction, 01395 270104The Motley Crew look forward to meeting trail riders from anywhere! Any queries to Doug Piper
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Wanted/Borrow Compression Tester
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Flat tracker has developed a poor running rear cylinder and before I go and find another expensive ignition system I would like to borrow a compression tester please to rule out valve problems. The rear cylinder is firing but not putting out much in the way of heat compared to the front cylinder.
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