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East Devon Trail Riders Social Evening Date: Tuesday March 1st 2016
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East Devon Trail Riders Social Evening Date: Tuesday March 1st 2016 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Location: The White Horse - on the A3052 5 miles east of M5 Exeter junction, 01395 270104 The Motley Crew look forward to meeting trail riders from anywhere! Any queries to Doug Piper
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KTM / HUSKY 350 question
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what sort of mileage should I expect to get out of my Husky 2015 fe 350 before I would have to do any major work on the engine? I have done 1880 miles so far and I change the oil / filter every 20hrs also any pointers on what to look out for , I only use the bike for green lanes. Cheers Kev -- Edited by Blueray on Th...
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Joining the TRF
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Hi, I wondered if I could get some advice please. I have been registered as a used on the Devon TRF forum for a while now and have got to the point where I want to join the TRF. I have tried to do so but cannot get to the point where I get the online application form available to complete. I put my log in details in...
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Looking for first trail bike
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Hey guys joined the forum just before Xmas when I had a Kle 500, but unfortunately that bike is no longer running . Is now in bits and hopefully going to become a little project bike. So I'm now on the lookout for a new one. I'm new to trail riding so don't want anything to crazy, was thinking something like a...
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Interview with Ros Mills from DCC on National forum
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There is a interview on the National Forum with Ros Mills Public Rights of Way manager for Devon County Council talking about the relationship between Devon County council and Devon TRF http://www.trf.org.uk/highways-and-byways/
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Plaster Needed - Small Job
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Hi, Anyone know of a decent plasterer for a small job in Exeter who hasn't got a six month waiting list? Redecorating a small room, need a wall skimmed (possibly with prep work although I can do that depending on timing) - about 156cm x 183cm. Cheers
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Looking for someone to respray a bmw R1200RT
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A friend wants to smarted up his high mileage BM, can anyone recommend someone in or near Exeter please. Thanks Nick
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Common Water Lane ,West Dorset . 4x4 Damage
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This is the lane that runs from Broadwindsor to Horn Hill over Beaminster Tunnel in West Dorset. A couple of years ago the wide grass verges of this lane were trashed by 4x4s driving off piste. A group called Friends of Common Water lane was formed to erect fences to separate the hard route of the track fr...
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Somerset TRF ride date is out 10th April 2016
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Somerset TRf have announced their exmoor forest ride day date of 10th April 2016 Advance cheap tickets can be bought on the link below, http://www.somerset-trf.com/exmoordays.html Being held in one of the woods where xmoor used to run one of their great events, There is so much...
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Newton Abbot to Plymouth (19th Feb)
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The Gf has mentioned she will be taking her mother to Trago (Newton Abbot) Friday 19th afternoon, "Great Idea bike in the van and ride back".. That's when the "Great Idea" stopped .. LoL Now Route all planned (Sticking sort of to the Southside of A38) and there a couple of lan...
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Calling Tubeless users
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Just got my self a set for my KTM and about to get them installed, just awaiting new rubber (6 days rear, Comp 4 front). My question is what PSI are people running in the tyre? any thoughts on the optimum balance between road and lanes? Ive seen posts talking about 4-5 psi but is that just for extreme cond...
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What new bike would you buy...beta, KTM, Honda, yam??
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Which one? Putting a 12 month ticket on the husky this week, then she will be on her way. Had my heart set on a 300 2 stroke, probably an xtrainer, then I saw this... -- Edited by Crocker on Sunday 14th of February 2016 04:15:00 PM
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Enduro training with Jamie Paget
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Enduro training Level 1.On Saturday 13th February at our Ashcombe venue we are offering a maximum of ten riders the opportunity to receive an Enduro training session from local legend Jamie Paget. The session will include bike set up and prep, suspension tweaking and sag settings. The main focus wi...
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Land's End Trial
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I am a member of the Vintage Motorcycle Club as well as the Devon Group TRF. I am on the mailing list of the Dartmoor VMC Section and the secretary, John Osmond, has contact all the members of the section with a request. I know that many riders of Devon TRF Group are more than interested in this trial and won...
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For those that like getting wet feet....
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Saw this link today and thought some may find interesting Here
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2009 Husky TE310 value?
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Hi all, thinking about selling my bike due to lack of use! There are not many around so wondering what sort of price they go for? Good original condition 3000 miles Kitted out for lanes Never raced
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A warning to us all
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Take care when putting your bike back together.....  https://www.facebook.com/roland.jenkins.10/videos/696056433773000/
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Lift from Exmouth tonight?
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I'm leaving Exmouth at 7.15 this evening for the monthly meeting at The Dolphin, BoveyTracey. Room in the car if anyone wants a lift (don't mind a slight detour if necessary).
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Recommendations for a new offroad jacket please..
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I have a old Knacered Acerbis jacket at the moment,(nice to wear)...no armour in it & not waterproof.... I wear a Ktm body armour type upper suit inside it,so jacket does not need to have armour in it, So i am looking for....A No armour....Waterproof...longish cut jacket,ho with a collar as well !...
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Anybody in the TRF own a XTrainer?
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Heard only good things about these bikes, just wondering if somebody has a long term review of one? Thanks
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In the olden days of 1915 .................
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.................. this is how they tested motorcycles, not trail bikes in them days! and you will notice - not at all noisy. Martyn
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Night riding....do you do it?
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Aftenoon all, with these dark nights still not going away I was wondering if anyone out there "lights up" and goes out on casual trails in the dark? i have a seriously bright Cree light and a set of light and motion lights a I have fitted to my helmet, been on a few minor roads and it's great, was c...
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taffy dakar help
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Ive just re read the entry requirements for the type of bike on the taffy Dakar. 500cc or more or a non enduro trail bike or one that would originally have had rear footpegs. Yikes- are they strict about this as it would exclude the vast majority of green laning bikes. was this the same in previous years?...
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DTRF Knowledge Days
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Children with Cancer Charity - Would you sponsor my event?
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Folks For the last 8 years I have run a successful circuit training class at my place of work (Plessey Semi in Plymouth). When I reached 100 classes I ran a charity challenge session collecting money on behalf of St Lukes Hospice, Plymouth - this was not long after my dad passed away from cancer. We raise...
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BIG THANKYOU TO UPHOLSTERER
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Hi All, This is the second time I used this guy and he is absolutely mustard. He took a seat off a motocross bike and partially cut original foam out and replaced it with softer foam, reshaped it to the original profile PERFECTLY and reattached the seat cover. It looks immaculate and is so much more comfy...
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Beta Xtrainer 300
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Hi all, Just wanted to see if anyone has ridden (or owns) the new Beta cross trainer as I've seen some good reviews and I'm pretty tempted to trade my KTM for one! Would be interested to hear peoples opinions on them especially from people who have actually ridden one as I'm a little curious about the ta...
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East Devon Social Evening tonight 2nd Feb 2016
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The White Horse - on the A3052 5 miles east of M5 Exeter junction, 01395 270104 0730 onwards I will be there, hopefully everyone else has not forgotten
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How not to fix a puncture, and why you should double check your tools!
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Heres a cautionary tale for you all After breaking a clutch lever on Fingle Bridge on my last ride out and not having a spare, I narrowly avoided being completley stuck in the middle of noware by the happy coincidence that Devon Rich was better prepared than me and had a spare TTR lever which fit my DR350 p...
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Rant....insurers
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Not had one for a while so here goes I won't mention any companies - but hell fire insurers they really do just make it up don't they???? So story is i used to have a multibike policy and it worked for me, had the HD and Honda on it. Then last year I sold the HD and bought a new Triumph. I called my insurance bro...
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