so went to change oil in bike yesterday, drained oil, all ready but no oil filter, damn. went to cms today got several, plus other bits, got home put in oil filter, wrong size, f#+. rang cms one in post. phone rang, wife in Torquay car won't start, mentioned fuel, so did sos run put in fuel and car started...
I am going to go to Ireland for 4 days to ride some of the Wild Atlantic Way then on to watch some Irish road racing. Leaving Devon Wednesday 10th and returning Sunday 14th August. Itinerary Thursday 11th Dundrod 150 5 races, Friday 12th Festival of speed, Sat 13th Ulster gp 7 road races. Rough costs £...
Its race time again. Our next event is on the 31st July at Ashcombe, just off the main A380 not far from Exeter. It is a three hour Hare & Hounds race starting at 11.00 am. Ashcombe is a great venue set on a steep hillside with single track riding, fast fire tracks, some steep climbs and descents and is...
My old bike is far too small me, so I'm on the lookout for a new one. Hard tail im 6'3" Decent components Road work, cycle paths and trails Any recommendations new or second hand, don't really mind! Many thanks Mark -- Edited by Crocker on Tuesday 19th of July 2016 07:53:14 PM-- Edited by Crocker on Wedn...
Can anyone help me please? My Googling and eBaying has failed me! I am trying to find a petrol tap seal washer for my pit bike carb but have failed miserably. I can get a complete replacement carb for £8.60 inc shipping from China (see here) but I would rather just replace the seal as the rest of the carb is i...
Hello all, Its been a while but i'm back on 2 wheels and have purchased a 2010 GasGas EC 250 that's a bit of a project! Looking to buy quite a lot so if you have anything that might fit let me know how much and where to collect. I'm in particular need of: Keihin PWK 38 Carb Bowl or whole carb if anyone has one from...
Hi just wondering if there is an alternative to the standard original calliper? I imagine there are any number of Honda and non-Honda callipers that might fit. Or am I tied to finding an original (there don't seem to be that many about and what is there is either pricey or shagged!) cheers Matt
A pleasant ride out this afternoon around Braunton, Georgham, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe with Hoc. We rode the two claim lanes just northwest of Braunton, near Lobb. (C-181 and C-180) Some of you might remember clearing them in November 2014, I think. C-180 was so over-grown with bracken and...
I just thought I would put up a post in praise of Simply Bearings. On two occasions in the last couple of weeks I have ordered seals and bearings over the interweb very late in the day (after 4pm) and received them first post the following day- truly exceptional service, quality product and a sensible p...
Hey guys had a great day out on my new lol 1990 xt yesterday, but this morning I went out to kickstart it for another little play and the bloody shaft snapped that the kickstart is attached to. Sent a pic of it to a friend who said that it looks like it could of been cracked for awhile, so very lucky it happened...
Dear All Just an advanced warning for the meeting on Tuesday - 8pm at the Dolphin in Bovey Tracey. Dave Carling a National TRF Director will be present for a question and answer session regarding all things of a national level. Please come along and support the meeting if you can. Cheers Sean (Chair...
I have been trying to buy a laptop with windows 7 or lower to no avail , a used one will be fine if the battery is good , this new windows 10 stuff dont work with ECU car remapping Any one want to sell one ?
Endurocks are back at Bratton this Sunday for an open practice day (ride as much/little as you wish in a friendly, non-pressurised manner). Course should be awesome as it was getting pretty lumpy and cut-up, but has been freshly graded over recent weeks so should be smooth and flowing. Bratton is s...
Enduro training Level 1. After the success of the Core training day Jamie ran for us in February aided by Dan, we are now offering a second chance to attend another day of top quality enduro training. This will be held on Saturday 30 July at our Ashcombe venue. We are offering a maximum of 16 riders the op...
Has a great and hilly mountain bike ride today - a loop from North Bovey. We rode a challenging 191-068 where we were past by a youngish lad on a 4T newish Honda - riding at a very sedate and sensible pace. He smiled but didn't stop to chat and was alone. Was that anyone from here? We also rode part of -073 be...
If you want to see man and machine defying gravity go along to Kelly Farm, Lustleigh ( just off the Bovey Tracey to Moretonhampstead road) from 09.30 on Saturday 2nd July. the top British trials riders will be in action over enormous granite boulders.
Three plucky old girls are riding their horses all the way from Dartmoor to The New Forest in Hampshire using Byways & Bridleways. The purpose of their endeavours is to raise awareness of the cut-off date of 2026 bringing the extinguishment of ALL unrecorded PROW. On the 26th of June they made the...
I've made a mistake SWMBO wanted a gas barbie & saw one at Otter Nurseries that she liked. I checked & said I could get it cheaper on line so duly bought it. On Sunday I put it together. SWMBO looked at it and said those words we all dread to hear "That's not the one I liked" I've only gone & got the...
Any one done it,? A few friend,s and i were thinking of Trailering + vanning 5/6 bikes down there, leave vehicles at a hotel after speaking to them,then going off for a jolly for a week,and then return and come home. Even better if you have any Gps/maps off road route,s.. Have looked on Wikiloc,but just w...
Dear All - from Jo Earlam (jo.earlam@hotmail.co.uk) - beware if out that day and contact Jo if you'd like to marsall - see email below Hi Sean, I wanted to let your group, Devon Trail Riders Fellowship, know that there will be a 10km off-road running event in Tipton St John on Saturday 9th July, settin...
