Hi, I am looking at buying a bike for green laning, I have a max budget of £2000 Not to fussed on condition, as long as genuine and has a MOT, 250cc plus. There's a few online in the usual places but more genuine people on here If anyone is thinking of selling soon, feel free to send me a message please -- E...
We are proposing to run another training day on 20 July 2024 at Hazelwood Farm, Marldon Near Paignton. Camping will be available for those wishing to stay over and ride the fun day on 21 July, the cost is £65 per head for the training separate payment for the fun day.Numbers are limited to 12 so please ema...
I'm looking for an oversize fuel tank for my 2004 KTM 525 exc. I believe any oversize exc tank should pretty much fit up to 2007 when the engine changed from the RFS motor to the XC4. Thanks Amyas
So Day 3, our final day of riding, started ridiculously early again for me, 05:30, why? Balloons!! We were warned that they set sail early (is that the correct term?) but starting that noisy fan to fill the balloon with air at 05:30, that just takes the p..... Bikes were loaded and we were away by 07:30 an...
Time for an up to date bike night post please add any below Tuesday - Teignmouth railway station Weds - Paignton sea front Axe valley bike and trike night Old inn Kilmington Thursday - Chris's Cafe Axmouth harbour Jollys bovey tracey every other thursday 4th & 18th july ...
We met at Russ's house at 9am and set off by 9:15 after a sorting a minor hiccup which was having to bump start Russ's bike as he'd left his lights on whilst we were chatting, DOH (shouldn't really have happened at all seeing as the bike lives in a battery tender in his garage. Maybe time for a new battery Rus...
Came across this car today, you can squeeze past going down, not convinced be able to get past going up! Neighbour has reported and spoken to the Police.
Strange there are NO Alarm Bells ringing in the Devon TRF world about major UCR' closures in East Devon Lower Gipsie's lane has been closed for a year now! Although many UCR's were repaired by PRoW contractors last year in the same area, tons of materials needed Water erosion is the reason 100%.... p...
Hello. Was wondering if anyone knew any quiet, discrete, flat(ish), open areas off-road near Exeter where one could practice slow speed skills, balancing, lofting the front etc without the impending threat of ending up in a hedge? I know some of the lanes out around Tipton/Venn Ottery are quite wid...
Ela is running her annual club event from Woodbury again.if anyone is free to lead they would be gratefull. Let me know and i will put you in touch with Ela. Roger
As per the title, we will be voting for a new treasurer at the next meeting. If you are interested in volunteering for this important role please contact me so I can add your name to the list. I have had some interest already but if you feel you want to join the committee of your local TRF please let me know. W...
Daft idea I know, but has anyone ridden Land's End to John O'Groats using green lanes as much as possible whilst still trying to keep a relatively straight line there.
Buy a bike they said, it will be fun they said. I did, it was, the end. Bit more to it tho'. Did You Ever own a bike you both loved and hated? I had a motorbike that took me everywhere, didn't need another one. Then the guy who sold me my first bike the venerable Honda C90 dropped by to complain nobo...
A request from over the border in Dorset - if anybody's interested contact Steve West @ Dorset TRF. Hi All, We've got 2 weeks to go until the EGB Piddle ride and I'm desperate for volunteers please. I'm ideally looking for 2 riders on Friday 31st May and 4 riders Sunday 2nd June. This is a good event wher...
Don't forget next Tues is meeting night. I won't be there but hopefully someone else will organize the chat, no formal proceedings just bikes, lanes and planed trips. Noel, Sean are you available. 1900hrs for food and 2000hrs for meeting. See you all when I get back from upt North Trevor
Hey all, been a member of the trf (somerset) for a few years now, have the downloads of their gpx maps and wondering if there is any different ones available through here. Are these in the private and what criteria is needed to access them? Regards
So day 2 began with the same commute to Ashburton as the day before but the sun was coming up again and it was looking like another glorious day so what was not to like. Having parked up at the campsite we grabbed our complimentary brekkie bap and a full cup of coffee and chatted about the previous days ridi...
Thanks to everyone who took part in this year's Teign to Tamar. There was alot of effort went into the planning and management of the event. John, Linda and Kirstie Plus all of the volunteer run leaders and their tecs, some of whom were very last minute. Plus Rob who provided breakdown cover but this y...
Hi my altimateaddons charger has packed up and the lead from my I phone to the end of the charging lead, they don't seem to sell any under seat chargers anymore on the Web site and are out of stock of the other cable for an I phone!!! Anyone have any alternative ideas as I need to sort something before teign t...
So this weekend saw the Devon TRF Teign to Tamar event (T2T). Two days of riding showing fellow trail rides from all over the country around our glorious countryside, and in the glorious weather for a change.. given all the rain weve had since, well, what feels like FOREVER!!!! The day commences at Par...
We have a very keen 11yr old, who is itching to get on a bike and learnt to ride dirt. Anyone got any recommendations on where we can take him to try it out, and if he likes it, develop his riding skills. Cheers -- Edited by KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen on Sunday 14th of April 2024 03:36:59 PM
As per the title, next Tuesday. 1900 hrs if you would like to join us for food 2000hrs upstairs for the meeting, which I will keep short. It should give us plenty of time to finalize arrangements for the Teign to Tamar. If any run leaders or tecs need any help with route planning or guidance for leading fee...
I have worn the end sections of the jaws on my Paramor 4 vice smooth and thought to buy a new pair but they are coming out at nearly £40 with p&p. See here Anyone know if it is possible to restore the cross hatching on my original jaws please? Also, might the existing jaws be reversible with a new face on...
This is a FB link < here > so not everyone will see it but here's a bit about how the other half lives: This is "Scrappy", a custom carbon fibre Cub EX-3 bush plane with a 600 HP Lycoming 8 cylinder engine, ballistic parachute, solar panel wings with battery banks, high flotation tires, and a high t...
My GasGas Pampera is on the bench for an engine refresh, any recommended engineers (S Devon) who can check the cylinder for tolerance/ovality. I know Langcourts, if there isn't a local option. Cheers Chris
Well, what a cracking day that was. I know I always say that about being out on the bikes but today was something a little different as in our destination and the route most definitely did not disappoint, hence making it a great day. Russ and I reckoned it was something like 10years ago we last did this rou...
Most of you will know I'm a Honda man, so I want a small TET friendly bike for group or solo camping or B&B trips, but which Honda - 250L, 250Rally, 300L, 300 Rally, any thoughts?? And what extras are needed? Rally raid clutch? Etc etc
