Devon TRF Group Forum

Rob Drake · Rob Drake

for DHH who first rekindled this forum from the ashes of Fixers defunct one. I believe that was nearly 5 years ago and a lot of hard work and agro in between but now the batten has passed. I'm not sure if you're bothering to look in here these days Debbie but thanks for all the time and effort you've put in ove...

John Leah · John Leah

Reported via a hand-written run sheet dated March 8th - does it belong to one of us? Cheers, John

sparky · sparky

I heard today that gw has ended up in the R.D.E yesterday after speaking to a member of his family, i dont know the details but been informed that he came off his bike yesterday and has ended up with broken shoulders and is looking at upto 2 weeks in hospital. Id like to wish him a speedy recovery Mark

Simmo · Simmo

Of the 50+ who had entered our Smeatharpe Event by 10am on Friday morning 92% of them used PayPal. Riders from the whole of the South West not just Devon. I think it is a Goer guys!

delvey91 · delvey91

Why is that care to explain thread locked?????? bad show....

Fowlersrs · Fowlersrs

Following on from my post about road biking I thought id ask you guys what u think about this; Since having my licence (not such a long time) I've not really seen biking as a great big adventure really, more of a boys toy at the weekend that me and the lads can go and have a blast on really. Now that I've had spo...

DanN1664 · DanN1664

You really shouldn't judge a book by its cover! Rumour has it that he was planning on giving DHH money on Sunday from the sale of tyres? Kiss goodbye to that I'd imagine! Not how most would run a business but hey ho -- Edited by DanN1664 on Friday 29th of March 2013 04:03:52 PM

RichT4 · RichT4

I had my DRZ MOT'd yesturday - no issues as usual The mechanic was telling me that some aditive that is in fuel now (as in recently) is being seen to attack plastic fuel tanks. Also there is some protector stuff you can put in your tank to coat it against this.. Anyone heard anything about this? Just some sn...

jt · jt

I bet he pees his pants when he sees this

Harty · Harty

http://www.ladakar.com/2013/03/23/tutorial-dakar-budget-planning/

snasher · snasher

This caught my eye and I'll be going as it's just down the road:- Tiverton Motor club are holding an event on Saturday 30th March at:- Moorhayes Community Centre Lea Road Tiverton EX16 6SU Doors open 6:30pm for a 7:30 start (There is a good bar - cheap beer there) A Night of Natter with Eric Boo**** (...

adamxr · adamxr

Hi all has anyone used this bloke for work i dropped an engine and suspension in to him in january supplied all the rebuild parts and still waiting now he seems to ignore my emails and make false promises on the phone. i decided to use him to keep the work local wishing i never now anyone on here used him he c...

Fowlersrs · Fowlersrs

In a few months time once I stop falling off so regular I'm gonna treat the gasser to new plastics, now with that I'm gonna need some new graphics, has anyone got any contacts who can do more original designs away from the regular run of the mill stuff?

Gasgas23 · Gasgas23

Im sure its been covered a thousand times, but where is the cheapest place to get an MT43?

D13dkt · D13dkt

i will be coming up to both events and i can offer some good deals on tyres. 400-18 mt43 £48 inc vat each 90-90-21 metz 6 day extreme £39 each inc vat 120-90-18 metz 6 day £49 inc vat each these will be on offer for a very short time to the TRF. please email me for orders and i can bring them with me. cheers dave --...

Fowlersrs · Fowlersrs

I stopped in an interesting shop yesterday well up country whilst on my travels, it was a shop selling biking gear but on a personal level. The shop wasn't particularly massive but it was stocked with good examples of stuff people would want to buy from clothing to parts, which got me thinking. Would th...

Pete · Pete

But bad driving is and cars turning right and going too fast and showing off talent you don't have If you dare get on your motorcycle again after watching this, I bet you look around more.

Fowlersrs · Fowlersrs

Long before I got into this nutty game of laning I have always had a road bike, im a big fan of triumphs and have always had something special for when the summer comes along. I often go to BSB or bike meets during the week on it and I do get a real pleasure from taking it out when its dry. HOWEVER, the last summe...

northern john · northern john

Hi folks I have a quick querie for your experienced minds to hopefully answer. My gas gas fse 400 which is now running like a dream(thanks to a how kick start lesson to from dug and the boys) is currently being run on full synthetic oil. I read this was the best and having ceased up an RGV 250 back in the day by...

delvey91 · delvey91

Im sure people will recognise where it is -- Edited by delvey91 on Sunday 24th of March 2013 05:43:05 PM

russell11031967 · russell11031967

Theres a different German now in F1 who thinks theres an I in team -- Edited by russell11031967 on Sunday 24th of March 2013 04:37:32 PM

gaschef · gaschef

Just a heads up for everyone, Top of Jobbers lane the tossers have made a track with a jump in it, in the woods on the right hand side as you get to the top of the stoney bit and onto the more made up lane. The ejits are coming down through the woods onto the public footpath, then onto the top of the UCR before d...

jt · jt

You looked a tad nippy on that old trumpet today fancy not being able to catch the old boy on the Sunbeam

tugboat · tugboat

Mornin' chaps. I'm still getting a fair bit of grief from my left knee after stuffing myself into the scenerey a few weeks ago and turning my foot back to front. Had assumed it was a sprain, but I'm generally OK for walking short distances, the woosy pain bit comes when I touch the inside of the knee joint o...

jt · jt

Here or you may be tempted - some nice TL's Tim

Gasgas23 · Gasgas23

Looking at a fuel injection bike this time around. (not sure which yet) but herd alot of problems with the TPS getting water in and causing the bike to stop. anyone had any problems or seen any??

Hoops · Hoops

Looks (sounds?) as though Mallory Park is under threat following noise complaints. Some details here and petition to sign here. It drives me mad to think that people move to places like this, then moan about the noise I also remember some woman on TV years ago moaning about fast bikes on the road say...

Biff · Biff

12-14th of July Fantastic couple of days of all things motor related, reccomended Get up close and personal with exotica and machines you can only dream of. Loads of stuff to do and see, and the noise / smells !!! Epic

Cubber · Cubber

Motorcycle USA magazine has currently tested 3 dual purpose sport machines. Honda CRF250L : Yamaha WR250R : Kawasaki KLX250S CLICKY ARTICLE here I'll not spoil it by telling you the outcome. The tests are quite detailed. It's a pity they haven't tried a KTM or GG in the line up. Martyn

markt270 · markt270

Smeatharpe march 31st event anybody from plymouth going and got any space in there van as i need a lift please as my van wont be back in time -- Edited by markt270 on Friday 22nd of March 2013 04:07:54 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A big hand please.... (Preview) for DHH who first rekindled this forum from the ashes of Fixers defunct one. I believe that was nearly 5 years ago and a lot of hard work and agro in between but now the batten has passed. I'm not sure if you're bothering to look in here these days Debbie but thanks for all the time and effort you've put in ove...	Rob Drake	10	976	Apr 1, 2013 by tugboat
	Number plate found on 180-091: W172 NWV (Preview) Reported via a hand-written run sheet dated March 8th - does it belong to one of us? Cheers, John	John Leah	3	562	Mar 31, 2013 by John Harvey
	gw (Preview) I heard today that gw has ended up in the R.D.E yesterday after speaking to a member of his family, i dont know the details but been informed that he came off his bike yesterday and has ended up with broken shoulders and is looking at upto 2 weeks in hospital. Id like to wish him a speedy recovery Mark	sparky	4	554	Mar 31, 2013 by jt
	APE - The Final Countdown of the Test Event (Preview) Of the 50+ who had entered our Smeatharpe Event by 10am on Friday morning 92% of them used PayPal. Riders from the whole of the South West not just Devon. I think it is a Goer guys!	Simmo	1	489	Mar 30, 2013 by Schoe000
	THREAD LOCKED (Preview) Why is that care to explain thread locked?????? bad show....	delvey91	2	655	Mar 30, 2013 by wackyracer
	Adventure bike craze (Preview) Following on from my post about road biking I thought id ask you guys what u think about this; Since having my licence (not such a long time) I've not really seen biking as a great big adventure really, more of a boys toy at the weekend that me and the lads can go and have a blast on really. Now that I've had spo...	Fowlersrs	24	1358	Mar 30, 2013 by snasher
	Anyone care to explain? (closed) (Preview) You really shouldn't judge a book by its cover! Rumour has it that he was planning on giving DHH money on Sunday from the sale of tyres? Kiss goodbye to that I'd imagine! Not how most would run a business but hey ho -- Edited by DanN1664 on Friday 29th of March 2013 04:03:52 PM	DanN1664	5	906	Mar 30, 2013 by Pete
	Petrol eats plastic tanks now? (Preview) I had my DRZ MOT'd yesturday - no issues as usual The mechanic was telling me that some aditive that is in fuel now (as in recently) is being seen to attack plastic fuel tanks. Also there is some protector stuff you can put in your tank to coat it against this.. Anyone heard anything about this? Just some sn...	RichT4	29	1250	Mar 29, 2013 by Hoops
	Doug - get yer wallet out... (Preview) I bet he pees his pants when he sees this	jt	7	524	Mar 29, 2013 by doug9270
	Dakar Budget (Preview) http://www.ladakar.com/2013/03/23/tutorial-dakar-budget-planning/	Harty	0	390	Mar 28, 2013 by Harty
	Legends of Motorcycle Sport (Preview) This caught my eye and I'll be going as it's just down the road:- Tiverton Motor club are holding an event on Saturday 30th March at:- Moorhayes Community Centre Lea Road Tiverton EX16 6SU Doors open 6:30pm for a 7:30 start (There is a good bar - cheap beer there) A Night of Natter with Eric Boo**** (...	snasher	0	435	Mar 28, 2013 by snasher
	anyone have any experience with justin gibbs (gibbs performance) (Preview) Hi all has anyone used this bloke for work i dropped an engine and suspension in to him in january supplied all the rebuild parts and still waiting now he seems to ignore my emails and make false promises on the phone. i decided to use him to keep the work local wishing i never now anyone on here used him he c...	adamxr	22	3400	Mar 29, 2013 by Simon D
	Custom gas gas graphics? (Preview) In a few months time once I stop falling off so regular I'm gonna treat the gasser to new plastics, now with that I'm gonna need some new graphics, has anyone got any contacts who can do more original designs away from the regular run of the mill stuff?	Fowlersrs	10	958	Mar 28, 2013 by adamxr
	MT43 (Preview) Im sure its been covered a thousand times, but where is the cheapest place to get an MT43?	Gasgas23	3	585	Mar 28, 2013 by DanN1664
	Smeatharpe and exmoor event tyre deal (Preview) i will be coming up to both events and i can offer some good deals on tyres. 400-18 mt43 £48 inc vat each 90-90-21 metz 6 day extreme £39 each inc vat 120-90-18 metz 6 day £49 inc vat each these will be on offer for a very short time to the TRF. please email me for orders and i can bring them with me. cheers dave --...	D13dkt	12	2150	Mar 27, 2013 by D13dkt
	Biking Shops : Feedback Rqrd! (Preview) I stopped in an interesting shop yesterday well up country whilst on my travels, it was a shop selling biking gear but on a personal level. The shop wasn't particularly massive but it was stocked with good examples of stuff people would want to buy from clothing to parts, which got me thinking. Would th...	Fowlersrs	32	1182	Mar 27, 2013 by Ricky
	Motorcycles are not dangerous (Preview) But bad driving is and cars turning right and going too fast and showing off talent you don't have If you dare get on your motorcycle again after watching this, I bet you look around more.	Pete	4	656	Mar 26, 2013 by Simmo
	Road Riding (Preview) Long before I got into this nutty game of laning I have always had a road bike, im a big fan of triumphs and have always had something special for when the summer comes along. I often go to BSB or bike meets during the week on it and I do get a real pleasure from taking it out when its dry. HOWEVER, the last summe...	Fowlersrs	16	804	Mar 26, 2013 by Lost
	oil for my gasser? (Preview) Hi folks I have a quick querie for your experienced minds to hopefully answer. My gas gas fse 400 which is now running like a dream(thanks to a how kick start lesson to from dug and the boys) is currently being run on full synthetic oil. I read this was the best and having ceased up an RGV 250 back in the day by...	northern john	13	581	Mar 26, 2013 by devondan
	Graceful Dismount (Preview) Im sure people will recognise where it is -- Edited by delvey91 on Sunday 24th of March 2013 05:43:05 PM	delvey91	7	679	Mar 26, 2013 by delvey91
	F1 (Preview) Theres a different German now in F1 who thinks theres an I in team -- Edited by russell11031967 on Sunday 24th of March 2013 04:37:32 PM	russell11031967	16	720	Mar 25, 2013 by doug9270
	Tossers with Crossers Again (Preview) Just a heads up for everyone, Top of Jobbers lane the tossers have made a track with a jump in it, in the woods on the right hand side as you get to the top of the stoney bit and onto the more made up lane. The ejits are coming down through the woods onto the public footpath, then onto the top of the UCR before d...	gaschef	22	1294	Mar 25, 2013 by Ricky
	Cubber (Preview) You looked a tad nippy on that old trumpet today fancy not being able to catch the old boy on the Sunbeam	jt	3	711	Mar 25, 2013 by Pete
	Supporting a dicky knee. (Preview) Mornin' chaps. I'm still getting a fair bit of grief from my left knee after stuffing myself into the scenerey a few weeks ago and turning my foot back to front. Had assumed it was a sprain, but I'm generally OK for walking short distances, the woosy pain bit comes when I touch the inside of the knee joint o...	tugboat	18	1147	Mar 25, 2013 by Trigger
	If you like old dirt bikes don't look (Preview) Here or you may be tempted - some nice TL's Tim	jt	6	584	Mar 24, 2013 by gasser
	Throttle position sensor (Preview) Looking at a fuel injection bike this time around. (not sure which yet) but herd alot of problems with the TPS getting water in and causing the bike to stop. anyone had any problems or seen any??	Gasgas23	12	665	Mar 24, 2013 by gasser
	Here we go again.... Mallory Park under Threat (Preview) Looks (sounds?) as though Mallory Park is under threat following noise complaints. Some details here and petition to sign here. It drives me mad to think that people move to places like this, then moan about the noise I also remember some woman on TV years ago moaning about fast bikes on the road say...	Hoops	13	733	Mar 23, 2013 by Simon D
	Festival of speed (Preview) 12-14th of July Fantastic couple of days of all things motor related, reccomended Get up close and personal with exotica and machines you can only dream of. Loads of stuff to do and see, and the noise / smells !!! Epic	Biff	10	654	Mar 23, 2013 by devondan
	Dual Sport machines (Preview) Motorcycle USA magazine has currently tested 3 dual purpose sport machines. Honda CRF250L : Yamaha WR250R : Kawasaki KLX250S CLICKY ARTICLE here I'll not spoil it by telling you the outcome. The tests are quite detailed. It's a pity they haven't tried a KTM or GG in the line up. Martyn	Cubber	20	1183	Mar 23, 2013 by jt
	Smeatharpe march 31st event anybody from plymouth (Preview) Smeatharpe march 31st event anybody from plymouth going and got any space in there van as i need a lift please as my van wont be back in time -- Edited by markt270 on Friday 22nd of March 2013 04:07:54 PM	markt270	1	1087	Mar 22, 2013 by markt270
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