We had our weekly Covid-induced "coffee in the street" with our neighbours last Friday although, due to a few folk being unable to attend, we were a small enough group to meet in next door's back garden. Somehow the conversation turned to motorcycles and "Arthur next door" revealed that his uncle, Ge...
A small tribute to Bouncing Bob Lewis who I had the honour and pleasure to ride with between 2009 and 2014. Don't panic - he is still riding his trusty TTR250 but only on the tarmac now! TTR
Looking at putting the bike to standard as it's a bit 'boggy' at low revs. Looking at the jets in it atm they have been increased giving it a pretty fast mid range. As i'm still very new to laning i'm not to bothered about going fast................yet. So, if you've modded yours in the past have an old se...
Dont forget this Tuesday is meeting night at your house. Please join us and chuck in your ten pennuth if you have a view on something that is discussed. This will be our 4th on line meeting since we started, and I thought we would probably only do 1 or 2. I understand that many of you would not necessarily f...
There is a burnt out Ford Focus two thirds the way up 17 near charlecombe blocking the lane also some limbs off a tree could do with clearing away in the same lane. Steve.
Whilst out on my ebike on the moor the other day I spotted a sheep in an odd position in a bog near Butterbrook. Closer inspection revealed that it was well and truly stuck and wasn't getting out on its own. It had a very heavy fleece which was waterlogged and could get no purchase with it's feet to get out. S...
Have had two reports of idiots on Woodbury footpaths over the last week. ie 'Whilst e biking I have 3 times come across 4 enduro riders on Woodbury Common riding on footpaths which is really going to arouse bad feeling with the public. One bike was road registered two of the others, a Honda and a KTM, had w...
easy riding out in the lanes today. Driest I have ever known. If anyone wants to try the lower crossing at lopwell then now is the time. At low tide the river is less than a foot deep and easy to navigate. Mud is still jet black and sticky though. Just had a fabulous day out there mike
Firstly, what a ball ache. I've bought a Champions Edition 530, which is a 2010 bike, that needs registering. It came with a reg number, but it was never assigned to the bike, so I am in the process of getting it all sorted. I have had the bike MoT'd on the frame number, and am getting the NOVA done, but need a...
I will be heading out on Friday to join the TET leaving Exeter at some point and heading north or south depending which way I go if any one else fancy's it let me know on 07929204603 simonp PSI will be riding a 690
My bike insurance ran out at the end of April, obviously with Covid 19, I decided SORN for my 4 bikes was best answer. Now time to get insurance, back when it was due Carol Nash Quote £450 for the 4 bikes. Last time I called Bike sure and got a sensible price, so thought best do again. Bike Sure quote £346 incl...
A couple of TRF members in East Devon have reported seeing a lot more people out walking and cycling on Devons lanes some in remote places, extra care maybe in order
The fuel gauge on my BMW F605gs which is the 800cc parallel trim model malfunctions. This is a common problem with the F650 F700 F800 models. From an internet search this is what is supposed to be the problem: "Regular use of BMW Group Fuel System Cleaner Plus can prevent fuel gauge malfunction caused b...
Making the most of the new rules and the weather I had a nice run from Sidmouth to Honiton and back via Lyme Regis. Loads of cars and white vans, but also 28 other motor bikes and two very nice classic cars. Anyone else manage to get out??
Hi All Tree down on Ridge Road Stokeinteignhead. I think its 202-35/36 forgive me as I am new to this. I only live 5 mins from here but I cant move it alone. More than happy to help out.
In the past week we have worked with the leaders of the UKs principal motorcycle organisations to ensure that the needs of over one million motorcyclists are considered during lockdown exit plans. Sports scientists in the UK have played a lead role in demonstrating the value leisure motorcycling...
This months meeting will take place next Tuesday at 2000 hrs. We will be using the Zoom meeting platform again as it was very succesfull last time. The present committee will be invited as a matter of course, if anyone else would like to join us, just pm me your email address and I will add you to the list....
I know people are a little into there own world at the moment anyone have a email for the subscriptions people at the main Trf I know people a busy but renewed my sub over a month back and still not had a new membership card for this year I know they stopped giving them out 2-3 years back then restarted doing i...
Hi Guys, Anybody know where I can download a workshop manual pdf for a BMW F650GS Year 2011 (800cc twin engine) preferably for free. Thanks in advance I know someone out there will have the answer.
Just had the fossil fuel tank filled up...850 lts Phoned around within the hour last Monday,..(i always do when running very low,more litres = cheaper.) from the most expensive..Certas..( incorperating Butler/Pace and other small indepentants but you dont know that...) The number you ring ( Cer...
