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Thread: What's wrong with riders now-a-days?
Post: RE: What's wrong with riders now-a-days?
| I always thaught that it was fog/mist on the mountain that would stop the race from going ahead not the wet stuff.
Next thing it will be too hot, causing engines to overheat and the tarmac melting. |
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10-06-2009, 09:35 PM |
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Thread: NORTON NEWS
Post: RE: NORTON NEWS
| Did it start?
And did it finish? |
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08-06-2009, 09:10 PM |
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Thread: NORTON NEWS
Post: RE: NORTON NEWS
| Maybe they should get Hislops Norton out of the museum? |
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05-06-2009, 07:50 PM |
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Thread: NORTON NEWS
Post: RE: NORTON NEWS
| How's it goin' then?
Is it holding it's own? |
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02-06-2009, 09:39 AM |
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Thread: NORTON NEWS
Post: RE: NORTON NEWS
| Thats why they call me Rocket Man.
Always ahead of the rest!!!!!!:Doh |
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29-05-2009, 01:04 PM |
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Thread: NORTON NEWS
Post: NORTON NEWS
| Can't seem to find out anything about how the Norton is going in practice.
Any updates, please post here.
Thanks |
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27-05-2009, 06:56 PM |
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Thread: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
Post: RE: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
| I don't even know the date of Martins birthday, but i just thought by posting video footage of what we get up to down here in Cornwall, by remembering one of our own who died racing on the mountain ci... |
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23-01-2009, 05:58 PM |
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Thread: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
Post: RE: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
| nicijay Wrote:Rocket Man Wrote:75 views to date and no comments.
Hey, who cares anyway, apart from the bikers of Cornwall who remember him in this annual charity run.
I'm quite sure lots of people ca... |
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Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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19-01-2009, 01:42 PM |
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Thread: Nostalgia = big money
Post: RE: Nostalgia = big money
| Don Simons Wrote:Then we could hear the beautiful exhaust notes as they roared into Ramsey below us, very quickly they were on us. A group of 3 or 4 bikes with heaps of noise and people calling out na... |
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27-09-2008, 09:10 PM |
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Thread: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
Post: RE: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
| sticky Wrote:I remember...
I've got a picture of him in his last race at the Waterworks. I'll get round to scanning it one day.
I would love to see it.
See your PMs. |
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17-09-2008, 06:43 PM |
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Thread: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
Post: RE: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
| 75 views to date and no comments.
Hey, who cares anyway, apart from the bikers of Cornwall who remember him in this annual charity run. |
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Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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16-09-2008, 09:19 PM |
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Thread: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
Post: IN MEMORY OF MARTIN
| Martin Jennings of Beacon,Nr.Camborne, Cornwall tragically died when competing in the 1987 Manx Grand Prix.
Here is a tribute to him by the bikers of Cornwall.
THE MARTIN JENNINGS MEMORIAL RUN.
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Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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15-09-2008, 08:36 PM |
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Thread: IF YOU ARE IN CORNWALL IN SEPTEMBER
Post: RE: IF YOU ARE IN CORNWALL IN SEPTEMBER
| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b5Cbo2yPCM&NR=1
IMPRESSIVE OR WHAT!!! |
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15-09-2008, 08:23 PM |
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Thread: HOUSE to RENT on the course near a PUB
Post: RE: HOUSE to RENT on the course near a PUB
| Shaun Harris Wrote:I have 6 usa friends wanting to come over next year
I am looking for a house, ON THE TRACK AND NEAR A PUB for themAnything else they want, like breakfast in bed, and a personal gran... |
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12-09-2008, 05:19 PM |
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Thread: TT Television Transmission Live or Not ?? - Poll
Post: RE: TT Television Transmission Live or Not ?? - Po...
| If it ment that if they showed it live, and that there would be no highlights of the days racing later in the evening, then i would have to say NO, because those who are not fortunate enough to go to ... |
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11-09-2008, 05:38 PM |
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Thread: CAN ANYONE HELP??
Post: RE: CAN ANYONE HELP??
| larryd Wrote:Naaaah - there are limits!
:)
Although I might, just might, be able to find out who made Stanley's leathers . . . . . . .
But don't hold me to it!!
Off you go then:think |
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10-09-2008, 07:30 PM |
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Thread: CAN ANYONE HELP??
Post: RE: CAN ANYONE HELP??
| thewitch Wrote:Oh, don't encourage them... they will!!:lmao*W2
Now there's a challenge. |
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10-09-2008, 06:01 PM |
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Thread: CAN ANYONE HELP??
Post: RE: CAN ANYONE HELP??
| This is fasinating stuff by you guys. Names,years.
Next thing you will be saying who made the leathers and the wooden bike posts:lol |
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09-09-2008, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: CAN ANYONE HELP??
Post: RE: CAN ANYONE HELP??
| http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/cgi-bin/yab...2715/15#15 |
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05-09-2008, 08:29 PM |
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Thread: CAN ANYONE HELP??
Post: CAN ANYONE HELP??
| I found this article on a Vintage Bike site.
http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/cgi-bin/yab...1219602715
If you can identify, please reply on the Vintage Bike thread. |
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04-09-2008, 07:35 PM |
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Thread: IF YOU ARE IN CORNWALL IN SEPTEMBER
Post: IF YOU ARE IN CORNWALL IN SEPTEMBER
| [Image: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc331...ster08.jpg]
Well it's nearly here.
Who would believe it was nearly 12 months ago since the record breaking entry of approximatly 1200 bikes took par... |
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24-08-2008, 10:01 PM |
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Thread: Smart or What
Post: RE: Smart or What
| Give me one of these anyday.
[Image: http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/d...dStar1.jpg] |
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27-06-2008, 12:53 AM |
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Thread: SIGN UP!!!!
Post: SIGN UP!!!!
| http://www.firstandlastmcc.co.uk/forum/v...php?t=1667 |
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23-06-2008, 10:26 PM |
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Thread: Turn back the clock
Post: RE: Turn back the clock
| 50s, 60s and early 70s for me.
Loads more variety of machines taking part from the many manuacturers in the 50cc, 125cc, 250cc, 350cc, 500cc, Sidecar and Production Races. Singles, twins and multis, ... |
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22-06-2008, 11:30 PM |
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Thread: Another one for (us) oldies.....
Post: RE: Another one for (us) oldies.....
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21-06-2008, 11:54 PM |
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Thread: Historic Scoreboards to go?
Post: RE: Historic Scoreboards to go?
| The scoreboard should remain as it is part of the TT as much as the mountain circuit.
The scoreboard is unique to the Isle of Man. why get rid of a system that has worked well for as long as it has b... |
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16-06-2008, 10:55 PM |
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Thread: sammy miller parade lap
Post: RE: sammy miller parade lap
| Was Sammy auditioning to join the "Purple Helmets"?
A friend of mine who was also in the Ducati parade, had bad luck when the carbruettor of his Hailwood Rep fell off. |
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16-06-2008, 10:26 PM |
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Thread: Man of the Match ?
Post: RE: Man of the Match ?
| Edgar Jessup gets my vote.:yahoo: |
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12-06-2008, 10:56 PM |
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Thread: TT 2008 ?
Post: RE: TT 2008 ?
| I thought the coverage on ITV 4 was excellent, and also the Top 100 TT Moments, with Hizzy (Norton) v Foggy (Yamaha) in top spot.
Even though i never went to this years TT, i feel saddened that there... |
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09-06-2008, 11:22 PM |
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Thread: PURPLE HELMETS CORNISH STYLE
Post: RE: PURPLE HELMETS CORNISH STYLE
| oggy Wrote:You never stop I want, I want, I want.
An Oggie is another name for a Cornish Pasty.
Do you have Cornish roots Oggy? |
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12-05-2008, 08:59 PM |
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Thread: PURPLE HELMETS CORNISH STYLE
Post: PURPLE HELMETS CORNISH STYLE
| Its not just the infamous "Purple Helmets" that can build outrageous Honda 90 modes of transport.
Today the Pendennis Mortorcycle Club in Cornwall staged their annual Flora Road Trial, and Post Man Pa... |
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11-05-2008, 10:23 PM |
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Thread: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?
Post: RE: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?
| I think it is a sad loss to the TT that the "Parade Lap", or "Lap of Honour" has now been dropped.
In my opinion the TT needs something different to keep all of the crowds happy, and not getting fed ... |
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09-05-2008, 11:47 PM |
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Thread: TT 2008 on TV
Post: RE: TT 2008 on TV
| Having just watched the Liverpool v Chelsea game on ITV, a trailer at half time stated that they would be covering the TT this year. |
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22-04-2008, 10:03 PM |
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Thread: tt2008 roll call...yeah i know it's going to be a big thread but here goes
Post: RE: tt2008 roll call...yeah i know it's going to b...
| y2blade Wrote:brilliant, 10 people going from this forum :)
I don't think your maths are brilliant either:D |
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21-04-2008, 07:32 PM |
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Thread: tt2008 roll call...yeah i know it's going to be a big thread but here goes
Post: RE: tt2008 roll call...yeah i know it's going to b...
| thewitch Wrote:I, on the other hand, will be in the beer tent!:yahoo:*W2
and don't forget to keep moving, as you may find the soles of your shoes being stuck to the floor from all the spilt beer.:D |
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21-04-2008, 05:26 PM |
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Thread: tt2008 roll call...yeah i know it's going to be a big thread but here goes
Post: RE: tt2008 roll call...yeah i know it's going to b...
| I have been coming to the TT on a regular basis since 1979, and can't be bothered with all the hasstle of ferries and accomadation anymore.
I will most probably return when they build this.
http://www... |
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21-04-2008, 05:15 PM |
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Thread: you know TT's close when....
Post: RE: you know TT's close when....
| and it starts raining and gets colder. |
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19-04-2008, 05:07 PM |
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Thread: TT roads open driver quits over car switch
Post: RE: TT roads open driver quits over car switch
| To settle all the arguments over the course car.
Why not let the Chief Travelling Marshal do the job on his motorcycle, with full headlights on, flashing indecators and wearing a reflective orange jac... |
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16-04-2008, 10:07 PM |
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Thread: mobile phoning in the IOM
Post: RE: mobile phoning in the IOM
| I am with Tesco Mobile which uses the O2 network.
I have no problems with sending or recieving calls or texts when on the island.
When i am halfway across from Liverpool to Douglas the phone screen ... |
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15-04-2008, 10:37 PM |
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Thread: Thank you Mylchreests
Post: RE: Thank you Mylchreests
| I remember years ago when the Triumph TR7 was the course car, My friend on a Norton Commando 750 was waiting for the roads open car to pass by, then follow it, if he could all the way back to the star... |
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09-04-2008, 10:59 PM |
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Thread: TT roads open driver quits over car switch
Post: RE: TT roads open driver quits over car switch
| I normally watch the TT from Brian Mylchreest's field at "Glenvine" for the Saturday race and have done so for the past 10 years or so.
i just think it is very sad, that after all those years of supp... |
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07-04-2008, 09:42 PM |
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Thread: Help the Marshalls
Post: RE: Help the Marshalls
| FC Wrote:I would like to see an extra day during race week for practice if needed say the Tuesday.
The so called locals (come-overs) would never agree to it, having their lives disrupted even further ... |
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04-04-2008, 10:12 PM |
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Thread: Can you help?
Post: RE: Can you help?
| ali Wrote:someone must be able to help Hayley.
How many reverse laps has Dan done now. Have you got used to the left handers yet Dan.:yahoo:
That must be really tricky riding in reverse. he must have... |
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04-04-2008, 08:46 AM |
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Thread: Inquest today?
Post: RE: Inquest today?
| Chris Thackeray Wrote:Would TT Fans object to paying a small fee say 20 pounds on top of the Boat/Flight fares.
And all the money raised is matched by the Isle of Man Goverment and then paid in full t... |
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27-03-2008, 09:16 PM |
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Thread: Inquest today?
Post: RE: Inquest today?
| It was very sad about the DJ incident.
But if my facts are correct, i believe there was nothing more that the marshals could have done with the time factor between the engine blowing on a bike and du... |
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23-03-2008, 03:09 PM |
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Thread: For all those unable to attend this years TT
Post: RE: For all those unable to attend this years TT
| keppelgater Wrote:My intention with my original post was to let people know that the 2008 programme can be pre-ordered on the web and they could win in a fabulous competition. But it looks like there ... |
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21-03-2008, 01:34 PM |
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Thread: DID THEY EVER STAND THIS CLOSE AT THE TT??
Post: RE: DID THEY EVER STAND THIS CLOSE AT THE TT??
| Castle Drive. Falmouth. 1932.
[Image: http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/gl...Harris.jpg]
Same place, same view. But not so many spectators, and not so close 1990.
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11-03-2008, 12:49 PM |
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Thread: Moto GP: Stoner Wins in Qatar Toseland 6th
Post: RE: Moto GP: Stoner Wins in Qatar Toseland 6th
| Fell asleep watching it.
Give me World Superbikes or British Superbikes anyday. |
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10-03-2008, 12:58 PM |
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Thread: Road Racing Wallpapers
Post: RE: Road Racing Wallpapers
| Thanks mate. I did manage it eventually.
I found that because of all the colours in the picture, it just made the desktop icons more difficult to see. |
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08-03-2008, 11:19 AM |
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Thread: Road Racing Wallpapers
Post: RE: Road Racing Wallpapers
| I am no computer expert, but how do i go about deleting the above from my desktop? |
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