Sorry guys but really busy at work at the moment so just a quick report this time, as its not local lanes I wouldn't be able to remember what happened on what lane anyway So just a few key points plus a list of lanes used, a track log and a few pictures. Six riders (thanks guys for a great day) 130 miles (quie...
I can't decide which to go with.. Bike value approx £1500 Fully comp - £79.48 with £500 excess TPFT - £69.68 with £200 excess I suppose it depends on whether I think my bike is more likely be crashed (and not able to claim from the 3rd party) or stolen. I'm leaning towards TPFT as I can do a lot of repairs (in...
Hold your breath everyone - there's going to be an implosion soon! Read this article on the National site CLICKY LINKY It seems that the TRF may be leaderless soon - or worse! Martyn
DATE CHANGE DUE TO WET GROUND NOW EVENT ON 29th march Hi All HOLSWORTHY MOTOR CLUB Roy Quance motorcycle trial on Sunday 22nd March @ South Park, Abbots Bickington, Holsworthy, EX22 7LQ. 11am Start Enter on the day All solo classes welcome but the event is aimed more towards trail motorcycles Entry fe...
Any of you guys know where I might be able to source a bash plate for a 89 kdx200E1 I've just bought. Suppliers are coming up for Moose skid plates in US, but unsure how it works with postage. Do taxes get added? Boz
I am trying to get my bro' a decent set of terminal crimpers. All the ones that come with terminal kits are flimsy and narrow in the jaws. This is the one I use and I realise it's vintage now but is there a similar solid built crimper around that compares please? Just missed one on eBay
Copying this post from a NZ member of the TTR250 forum - a great resource if you ever find yourself the other side of the world Click on these 2 sites & see what we have to work with..Josh & Eddie have put a lot of time into these sites soleyfor adventure/ off road riding...Josh's site...... www....
If anyone is planning a day out between 2nd and 9th March and needs an excuse then look no further That is a tempting offer to either the start or end of an Otterton loop. Martyn
never mind,comic relief,children in need,band aid and the majority who give everything to africa,heres a really worth while cause,and its in devon,LITTLE BRIDGE HOUSE,IN FREMINGTON,NORTH DEVON,its a hospice where very ill children go to spend there last days,last year they applied to childre...
I've changed a fair few tyres now, mainly in the comforts of my own garage - and generally these days without adding a snake-bite or three to the inner-tube! I've read many posts about warming new tyre first to aid fitment - and never really bothered giving it a second thought. Last night, just before I...
Looking for a 125 for a mate to get his lad to an from work cb125/xl125 sort of thing not Chinese made who's got one in there shed under a sheet £800 max to spend
A four member Welsh trip had a fishy smell. CLICKY LINK to a Wales On Line report.Cardiff crime gang caught in Devon with two stolen motorbikes in their van - after claiming they'd been on a fishing trip Martyn
Hi Looking to do some more ldt's from now on, is it best to affiliate with a club or join the acu on it's own? Some good local clubs around here and I am struggling to which one I should join I know the holsworth guy's are good and the Launceston lot (though across the border) put on some good events and the n...
Two of us from Somerset TRF came down to the Devon/Cornwall border for the Launceston trial on the 540 KTM outfit. Was a cracking day out with nice sections, sunshine and no roadwork - result! Highly recommended event
Being completely new to this game I have a couple of queries on what I should be carrying in the event of punctures whilst out on a trail. I am a bit confused by what I should be buying in terms of inner tubes. I have read I should buy heavy duty. Then read that heavy duty aren't allowed on the road. I have read t...
dont know if any of you have seen this!! it was a post front he express and Echo,POLICE in East Devon have launched an operation to crack down on illegal off-road motorcyclists wreaking havoc across the countryside surrounding Sidmouth.Operation Bultaco got under way this month after numerous rep...
Hi there, Im looking to buy a Bandit 600 in the next two months. It must be the 1996 to 2001 shaped frame (the curvey one, see attached picture) and also in black (Will consider other colours if cheap enough). If anyone knows anyone who may have one or wants to sell one, please could you contact me. Than...
Eventually got to go out on a short ride on the CRM after its rebuild and managed to get it a little wet and muddy, just a few lanes between Ivybridge and down to Yealmpton and Plymouth as only had a couple of hours whilst the two ladies in my life went Horse riding, got home and adjusted the rear shock as it...
Found this old pic of me taken 40 years ago on my old Italjet today - Kinda spooky as I'm 50 this year (number on front) 40 years later at the same spot
That is a tempting offer 
to either the start or end of an Otterton loop. Martyn
