Devon TRF Group Forum

DR Sean · DR Sean

Dear All Hi ya, I've just acquired a 1980 Yamaha DT125MX with a 175 engine. It has a number of good things.... I think, the engine seems fine, frame has been refurbed and powder coated. rear shock seem fine. Carb is knacked so have ordered a new one. there are lots of non standard parts, including no clock...

shack · shack

Hi all, maybe this should be in the 'wanted section' but after somehere reasonably local (Exeter-ish) that can make up brake lines, I guess I'm saying while u wait, so they could come and have a look and so I don't order the wrong ones lol, I usually use motorworks (it's for a BMW F650GS) and they are havi...

Simmo · Simmo

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/05/01/motor-sport-marshal/

RichT4 · RichT4

I haven't ridden it for while and might take a look tomorrow. Has anyone ridden it recently, if so what it's like after recent rains?

Fixer · Fixer

Hello everyone In May of this year I will be setting off to do an Around the World trip on my Yamaha XT600E. Due to a clash of calendars with my brother, he wants to take 5 months and I can only afford 3.5, I will be doing this solo. For those of you that do not know...I was the idiot that took a Ural Cross Sidecar...

RichT4 · RichT4

anybody?? East to west would be my intended direction.

bombx3 · bombx3

Just seen a picture of the new Beta Alp 200 ,has any one had one of these ? They look good for the Tricky Devon Lanes ,im finding my ultra modern bike is more suited to mx tracks or fire breaks

jt · jt

RichT4 · RichT4

This is for the wheel bolts on my T4 van... Somewhere along the way I sprayed all of my wheel bolts with copper grease to stop them being so tight to undo.I now have a torque wrench (so no more guess work) and was going to put my rear wheels back on and realised I didn't have the torque value (which I do now - 1...

D13dkt · D13dkt

I've been thinking abobuy changeing the bike and I a big Honda fan at heart, I'm just wondering if anyone uses or has any tips on the xr650. i know they are a big bike and kick only but I could cope with that I think. any views to hints will be great.

Wheely · Wheely

Just heard a classic tale from an x work colleague of mine. A few months back he paid over £4k to a plumber to install a whole new bathroom in his house. The plumber that did it was crap and in the end the whole lot virtually needed doing again. He tried and tried to contact the rogue plumber but he wasn't ans...

LostSparkie · LostSparkie

If you arrive at a lane that has no signposts for a tro, Can you ride it regardless? Basically I came to a lane earlier as I went into it there was a laminated sign from a trials club saying that the lane was in use on 31st march with permission from the relevant authorities, Which made me think that there was...

Harty · Harty

http://www.ktmforum.co.uk/bikes-bits-sale/158221-sat-map-bits.html

delvey91 · delvey91

Where can i get a sheet in exeter? Need some 3mm and roughly 2m square also need some ali box section and angles

shack · shack

Hi All, I don't need it just yet but might soonish, it farts when I get on it occasionally (no oil weeping) and not me farting, I haven't felt it bottoming out at all and did wonder if it was my seat but if I push the rack / back end it does make a slightly windy whisper So roughly what pennies might I be lookin...

Wheely · Wheely

I am in a dilemma. I love my KTM200 to bits and the ride is unbelievable fun. However I suffer from more pains in my right arm/shoulder since having the 2T - compared with my WRs before. I have had a bad right shoulder for many years - think it was from an old taikwondo pad training injury (Was holding a kic...

Simmo · Simmo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-RGV-250M-CR-500-SPECIAL-PROJECT-/181140592592

doug9270 · doug9270

The year 2013 will be remembered in motorcycling history as the year that Husqvarna was reborn.Husqvarna Starts a new era of great success:Following the acquisition of Husqvarna by Pierer Industries AG and after careful analysis and evaluation of all aspects, it was decided to reunite what cam...

chriscole · chriscole

I had a conversation with PC Wallace this afternoon, he is planning to try and intercept riders that are apparently riding on Mutters Moor and East Hill Strips mainly on Sunday afternoons. If the word can be passed around to let riders know they are likely to get there collars felt if they are found dev...

LostSparkie · LostSparkie

So as a new paid up member of the trf how do I get the map overlays for devon? Went down one earlier only to find what I thought were puddles are more like ponds and as deep as my seat Got very wet I did

Hoops · Hoops

The article says it all really: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motorsport/22265878 -- Edited by TTR on Wednesday 15th of May 2013 06:57:26 AM

Corky · Corky

After spending Monday afternoon meandering along the lanes of North Devon with Moggsy and Jim, we ended up at the top of 180-082 with views over towards Exmoor. Proper job...

Simmo · Simmo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Norton-H-D-Harton-Norley-Harley-Davidson-Cafe-Racer-Special-/321115918580

TTR · TTR

Just copied this from the TTR250 forum See here

Wheely · Wheely

There is already a post on this - but no officer has picked up on this and moved it forward. DTRF has run a stand here for the last few years and had a lot of keen interest. This year this is obviously not going to happen as no-one volunteered early enough and nothings been arranged in time -- however Dave Tho...

Amplimator · Amplimator

Ello guys and gals I am a paid up member and have the MM overlays of Devon which have been invaluable to aid my enjoyment of this permanently muddy and wet hobby. However I am after the Cornwall, Wales and Somerset overlays as I would like to venture out from the caves from which I came...do I need to join an...

simon0402 · simon0402

I gave passed info onto Members that i thought were integral to this forum but the detail does not seem to have been published This has been for two events that have been opened up to Laners to come and have a go at riding round the crediton Moto X track in a group without the moto x guys in so we can practice a d...

jacks · jacks

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/job-lot-motor-bikestrike/1017514185

L'orange · L'orange

Hi Peeps Due to ongoing problems with trying to email 400 or so newsletters each month, we need to find an alternative way do delivery your monthly newsletter, until this is sorted please find your newsletter stored on the national website. The link below will take you to an area of the website. Plea...

sweald · sweald

Are there any novice type ride outs planned over the next 3/4 weeks please . I am located near Launceston

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Yamaha DT125/175 mongrel (Preview) Dear All Hi ya, I've just acquired a 1980 Yamaha DT125MX with a 175 engine. It has a number of good things.... I think, the engine seems fine, frame has been refurbed and powder coated. rear shock seem fine. Carb is knacked so have ordered a new one. there are lots of non standard parts, including no clock...	DR Sean	5	671	May 25, 2013 by DR Sean
	While u wait brake lines (Preview) Hi all, maybe this should be in the 'wanted section' but after somehere reasonably local (Exeter-ish) that can make up brake lines, I guess I'm saying while u wait, so they could come and have a look and so I don't order the wrong ones lol, I usually use motorworks (it's for a BMW F650GS) and they are havi...	shack	9	1000	May 24, 2013 by shack
	British Motorsport Marshals Club (Preview) http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/05/01/motor-sport-marshal/	Simmo	1	426	May 24, 2013 by chrisoncbr
	what 192-237 like nowadays? (Preview) I haven't ridden it for while and might take a look tomorrow. Has anyone ridden it recently, if so what it's like after recent rains?	RichT4	7	620	May 24, 2013 by Hoops
	Andy Around the World 2013 (Preview) Hello everyone In May of this year I will be setting off to do an Around the World trip on my Yamaha XT600E. Due to a clash of calendars with my brother, he wants to take 5 months and I can only afford 3.5, I will be doing this solo. For those of you that do not know...I was the idiot that took a Ural Cross Sidecar...	Fixer	8	983	May 24, 2013 by jt
	what is 192-265 like nowadays? (Preview) anybody?? East to west would be my intended direction.	RichT4	6	501	May 24, 2013 by jt
	Beta Alp 200 (Preview) Just seen a picture of the new Beta Alp 200 ,has any one had one of these ? They look good for the Tricky Devon Lanes ,im finding my ultra modern bike is more suited to mx tracks or fire breaks	bombx3	9	7332	May 23, 2013 by Laserman
	They make it look so easy..... (Preview)	jt	3	573	May 22, 2013 by jt
	Torque de-rating for grease thread? (Preview) This is for the wheel bolts on my T4 van... Somewhere along the way I sprayed all of my wheel bolts with copper grease to stop them being so tight to undo.I now have a torque wrench (so no more guess work) and was going to put my rear wheels back on and realised I didn't have the torque value (which I do now - 1...	RichT4	24	1300	May 22, 2013 by RichT4
	Xr650 (Preview) I've been thinking abobuy changeing the bike and I a big Honda fan at heart, I'm just wondering if anyone uses or has any tips on the xr650. i know they are a big bike and kick only but I could cope with that I think. any views to hints will be great.	D13dkt	8	787	May 22, 2013 by Devon_Rich
	Up Yours Rogue Trader (Preview) Just heard a classic tale from an x work colleague of mine. A few months back he paid over £4k to a plumber to install a whole new bathroom in his house. The plumber that did it was crap and in the end the whole lot virtually needed doing again. He tried and tried to contact the rogue plumber but he wasn't ans...	Wheely	1	603	May 22, 2013 by jacks
	TRO? (Preview) If you arrive at a lane that has no signposts for a tro, Can you ride it regardless? Basically I came to a lane earlier as I went into it there was a laminated sign from a trials club saying that the lane was in use on 31st march with permission from the relevant authorities, Which made me think that there was...	LostSparkie	5	499	May 22, 2013 by LostSparkie
	Satmap and full OS mapping for £225 (Preview) http://www.ktmforum.co.uk/bikes-bits-sale/158221-sat-map-bits.html	Harty	4	1003	May 20, 2013 by Harty
	Ali Chequer plate (Preview) Where can i get a sheet in exeter? Need some 3mm and roughly 2m square also need some ali box section and angles	delvey91	1	582	May 20, 2013 by Lost
	shock rebuilds Exeter recommendations (Preview) Hi All, I don't need it just yet but might soonish, it farts when I get on it occasionally (no oil weeping) and not me farting, I haven't felt it bottoming out at all and did wonder if it was my seat but if I push the rack / back end it does make a slightly windy whisper So roughly what pennies might I be lookin...	shack	3	489	May 20, 2013 by shack
	2T vs 4T vs arm/shoulder pain (Preview) I am in a dilemma. I love my KTM200 to bits and the ride is unbelievable fun. However I suffer from more pains in my right arm/shoulder since having the 2T - compared with my WRs before. I have had a bad right shoulder for many years - think it was from an old taikwondo pad training injury (Was holding a kic...	Wheely	19	1072	May 20, 2013 by KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen
	RGV250/CR500 looks like fun (Preview) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-RGV-250M-CR-500-SPECIAL-PROJECT-/181140592592	Simmo	10	924	May 18, 2013 by maggotman
	Husqvarna/Husaberg lives on in its own right ! (Preview) The year 2013 will be remembered in motorcycling history as the year that Husqvarna was reborn.Husqvarna Starts a new era of great success:Following the acquisition of Husqvarna by Pierer Industries AG and after careful analysis and evaluation of all aspects, it was decided to reunite what cam...	doug9270	2	638	May 17, 2013 by doug9270
	Riding on Mutters Moor near Sidmouth and East Hill strips (Preview) I had a conversation with PC Wallace this afternoon, he is planning to try and intercept riders that are apparently riding on Mutters Moor and East Hill Strips mainly on Sunday afternoons. If the word can be passed around to let riders know they are likely to get there collars felt if they are found dev...	chriscole	10	1513	May 17, 2013 by doug9270
	How to get map overlays (Preview) So as a new paid up member of the trf how do I get the map overlays for devon? Went down one earlier only to find what I thought were puddles are more like ponds and as deep as my seat Got very wet I did	LostSparkie	2	486	May 15, 2013 by LostSparkie
	Inspirational (Preview) The article says it all really: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motorsport/22265878 -- Edited by TTR on Wednesday 15th of May 2013 06:57:26 AM	Hoops	3	442	May 15, 2013 by Simmo
	View From 180-082 (Preview) After spending Monday afternoon meandering along the lanes of North Devon with Moggsy and Jim, we ended up at the top of 180-082 with views over towards Exmoor. Proper job...	Corky	1	452	May 15, 2013 by shack
	Norton H-D. Harton, Norley, Harley Davidson, Cafe Racer (Preview) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Norton-H-D-Harton-Norley-Harley-Davidson-Cafe-Racer-Special-/321115918580	Simmo	2	762	May 14, 2013 by gaschef
	DEAR SERGEANT OR THE STORY OF ROUGH RIDING MOTORCYCLING COURSE (1944) (Preview) Just copied this from the TTR250 forum See here	TTR	1	646	May 14, 2013 by doug9270
	BMAD Festival This Weekend --- What no TRF !!! (Preview) There is already a post on this - but no officer has picked up on this and moved it forward. DTRF has run a stand here for the last few years and had a lot of keen interest. This year this is obviously not going to happen as no-one volunteered early enough and nothings been arranged in time -- however Dave Tho...	Wheely	39	1917	May 13, 2013 by slip a long
	MM overlays question (Preview) Ello guys and gals I am a paid up member and have the MM overlays of Devon which have been invaluable to aid my enjoyment of this permanently muddy and wet hobby. However I am after the Cornwall, Wales and Somerset overlays as I would like to venture out from the caves from which I came...do I need to join an...	Amplimator	7	694	May 13, 2013 by doug9270
	Why is info not passed on???? (Preview) I gave passed info onto Members that i thought were integral to this forum but the detail does not seem to have been published This has been for two events that have been opened up to Laners to come and have a go at riding round the crediton Moto X track in a group without the moto x guys in so we can practice a d...	simon0402	4	580	May 13, 2013 by doh !
	Three little projects for the kids (Preview) http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/job-lot-motor-bikestrike/1017514185	jacks	0	479	May 11, 2013 by jacks
	Devon Newsletters (Preview) Hi Peeps Due to ongoing problems with trying to email 400 or so newsletters each month, we need to find an alternative way do delivery your monthly newsletter, until this is sorted please find your newsletter stored on the national website. The link below will take you to an area of the website. Plea...	L'orange	9	802	May 10, 2013 by L'orange
	Novice ride outs (Preview) Are there any novice type ride outs planned over the next 3/4 weeks please . I am located near Launceston	sweald	4	609	May 10, 2013 by devon wrinklie
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