Search Results
Post Author Forum Replies Views Posted [asc]
    Thread: Norton Motorcycles confirm return to Isle of Man TT 2009!
Post: RE: Norton Motorcycles confirm return to Isle of M...

and Gary Johnson, Olie Linsdell and James McBride.
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 25 44,042 04-12-2008, 02:20 PM
    Thread: Norton Motorcycles confirm return to Isle of Man TT 2009!
Post: RE: Norton Motorcycles confirm return to Isle of M...

Paul Owen, Jamie Robinson and James Hillier are also on the picture.
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 25 44,042 04-12-2008, 02:18 PM
    Thread: Norton Motorcycles confirm return to Isle of Man TT 2009!
Post: RE: Norton Motorcycles confirm return to Isle of M...

When Brian Crighton brought the Norton name back in 1987, it was essentially him, former Manx GP winner Dave Hickman, Dave Evans and Malcomh Heath - Heath rode the bike initally as well and it ran it ...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 25 44,042 04-12-2008, 02:17 PM
    Thread: Passenger name on Parade Lap
Post: RE: Passenger name on Parade Lap

It was Mick Wynn.
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,221 25-04-2008, 01:22 PM
    Thread: At your marks ... get set ...
Post: RE: At your marks ... get set ...

Fair point about him not finishing races last year but Klaus is the 4th fastest driver of all time (112.503mph) and the three drivers who have lapped quicker than him are at number 1,2 and 3 - none of...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,145 17-04-2008, 01:57 PM
    Thread: Super fan Ron
Post: RE: Super fan Ron

I've always struggled with the phrase super fan - how would you define it? My dad paid to go everywhere for over 40 years and did so cos he loved motorbike racing but there's loads out there that have...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 9 18,150 03-04-2008, 01:18 PM
    Thread: Super fan Ron
Post: RE: Super fan Ron

do you mean Ron Birch? I last saw him at Snetterton BSB last year but he's stayed in touch with my folks for years, usually with an annual phone call at Christmas - I think he spoke to my mum then ch...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 9 18,150 03-04-2008, 01:14 PM
    Thread: Colin Edwards amazing
Post: RE: Colin Edwards amazing

The same happened to Alex Debon in the 250cc race as well!
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 11 14,772 31-03-2008, 01:50 PM
    Thread: McGuiness joins Klaffi
Post: RE: McGuiness joins Klaffi

John will be riding for Padgetts Honda at TT2008. http://www.realroadracing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=919
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 22 29,895 18-02-2008, 12:42 PM
    Thread: McGuiness joins Klaffi
Post: RE: McGuiness joins Klaffi

I can't comment on what other sites are posting but what I do know is that John won't be riding for Klaffi Honda at this years TT.
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 22 29,895 14-02-2008, 08:51 PM
    Thread: McGuiness joins Klaffi
Post: RE: McGuiness joins Klaffi

John isn't riding for Klaffi Honda at TT2008.
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 22 29,895 14-02-2008, 08:29 PM
    Thread: McGuiness joins Klaffi
Post: Err, don't think so!

Err, don't think so!
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 22 29,895 14-02-2008, 03:18 PM
    Thread: First foreign rider to win a TT
Post: Thanks for the clarification - was just checking I...

Thanks for the clarification - was just checking I'd got my facts right!
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,215 04-02-2008, 01:29 PM
    Thread: First foreign rider to win a TT
Post: First foreign rider to win a TT

Can anyone help me with this one - was Omobono Tenni the first foreign rider to win a TT when he won the 1937 Lightweight?
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,215 03-02-2008, 01:40 PM
    Thread: A tough one from Barry
Post: Pete Wild was from Chesterfield and came 6th in th...

Pete Wild was from Chesterfield and came 6th in the 1979 Junior Newcomers MGP. He is, on a Handsworth Motorcycles sponsored bike, at Scarborough in 1981. [Image: http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc...
Phil Wain Quiz Questions 26 41,219 26-01-2008, 11:06 PM
    Thread: McGuiness
Post: as posted on RRR.Com earlier today - cheers Colin ...

as posted on RRR.Com earlier today - cheers Colin :lol:
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,178 15-01-2008, 06:31 PM
    Thread: CHRISTMAS QUIZ FROM TTFAN
Post: will you be posting all of the correct answers?

will you be posting all of the correct answers?
Phil Wain Quiz Questions 4 9,192 05-01-2008, 02:53 PM
    Thread: Milntown
Post: Fabrice Miguet has won replicas and now lapped at ...

Fabrice Miguet has won replicas and now lapped at over 118mph. The late Bruno Bonhuil did just under 118mph and also won a few replicas. Etienne Godart has won a few reps whilst Nicolas Servigne and...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 16 22,610 04-01-2008, 08:02 PM
    Thread: Wanted - Keihin flat slide carbs
Post: Wanted - Keihin flat slide carbs

Former NW200 and Macau GP winner Mike Edwards is looking for a set of Keihin flat slide carbs for a Yamaha FZR400RRSP, 32mm. Secondhand preferred. If anyone can help or advise, please contact Mike a...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 1 3,761 02-01-2008, 05:54 PM
    Thread: CHRISTMAS QUIZ FROM TTFAN
Post: Q1) Sandford, Copeta, Jones, Purslow, Webb, Thomso...

Q1) Sandford, Copeta, Jones, Purslow, Webb, Thomson, Fisher, Clark, Taveri, Graham, Bandirola, Dale, Ubbiali, Provini, Lomas, Webster, Surtees, Colombo, Chadwick, Walsh, Whorlow, Whelan, Porter, Hartl...
Phil Wain Quiz Questions 4 9,192 30-12-2007, 03:40 PM
    Thread: Stars at Darley pics
Post: John's riding for Birdy at Macau as well so a good...

John's riding for Birdy at Macau as well so a good shakedown for him
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 11 15,791 03-10-2007, 01:08 PM
    Thread: TT and MGP Results books
Post: TT and MGP Results books

Does anyone know if TT and MGP Results books are available from this years races? I know the IOM Govt stopped doing them but Bill Snelling has been putting them together these last few years, so was ...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,976 02-09-2007, 02:48 PM
    Thread: Little clip TT75
Post: Some great clips there - the 82 Junior one has som...

Some great clips there - the 82 Junior one has some good names whizzing by, I managed to pick out Graeme McGregor, Steve Tonkin, Jeff Sayle, Charlie Williams, Derek Huxley and Norman Brown, amongst ot...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 8 11,700 13-04-2007, 02:03 PM
    Thread: Who is the fastest Manxman to lap the TT course
Post: Six Manx riders have lapped at more than 120mph:- ...

Six Manx riders have lapped at more than 120mph:- Paul Hunt - 124.172 (2006) Gary Carswell - 123.982 (2006) Richard Quayle - 123.940 (2002) Nigel Beattie - 123.583 (2006) Tom Clucas - 120.280 (2004MG...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 10 14,450 20-01-2007, 09:25 PM
    Thread: 2001 Mercedes Benz race transporter for sale
Post: 2001 Mercedes Benz race transporter for sale

Phil Wain Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 5,123 22-08-2006, 10:20 PM
    Thread: Start numbers ?
Post: Care to enlighten us Colin - which riders are you ...

Care to enlighten us Colin - which riders are you referring to?
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 17 23,753 23-05-2006, 10:47 PM
    Thread: Alan Shepherd and Honda
Post: Didn't his career end when he crashed whilst testi...

Didn't his career end when he crashed whilst testing the Honda's in Japan?
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,534 16-02-2006, 02:21 PM
    Thread: Phil Read
Post: Well said Garry D, couldn't agree with you more - ...

Well said Garry D, couldn't agree with you more - Phil is one of the true legends of British motorcycle racing
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 36 55,284 11-02-2006, 10:42 PM
    Thread: What's Happening?
Post: when did David Cretney leave?

when did David Cretney leave?
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,843 06-02-2006, 02:06 PM
    Thread: EBAY book: anyone read this book re the great Bob McIntyre?
Post: You can still get No Time to Lose from Mill House ...

You can still get No Time to Lose from Mill House books My Dad has got some great ones from the 60's like 'Racing All My Life (Derek Minter), Wheels of Fortune (Jim Redman), Prince of Speed (Phil Rea...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 16 21,948 24-01-2006, 08:43 PM
    Thread: EBAY book: anyone read this book re the great Bob McIntyre?
Post: My Dad has an original copy of Bob Mac's book - it...

My Dad has an original copy of Bob Mac's book - it's a quality read
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 16 21,948 24-01-2006, 02:55 PM
    Thread: One Less Race For TT 2006
Post: I don't know what stats you are looking at but the...

I don't know what stats you are looking at but there were only 58 finishers in last year's second Supersport race, 12 less than in the first race. I also find it hard to believe that everyone is so n...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 21 29,386 11-01-2006, 09:23 PM
    Thread: TT Programmes/Results books for sale
Post: TT Programmes/Results books for sale

I'm selling quite a number of collectable TT items as follows: 1) TT Results books from 1990 to 1998 inclusive, all in immaculate condition 2) TT Programmes from 1963, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 - a...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 0 2,854 29-12-2005, 08:24 PM
    Thread: Photo Test
Post: Jim's fastest lap on the V-twin Honda was 121.80mp...

Jim's fastest lap on the V-twin Honda was 121.80mph in 97 or 98 (not 100% off the top of my head). However, Ian Lougher did 122.93mph on the Sabre Sport V-twin in 1999, when he finished 3rd behin DJ ...
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 13 18,660 07-11-2005, 02:32 PM
    Thread: Photo Test
Post: Fastest two stroke rider at the TT? it's not Jim! ...

Fastest two stroke rider at the TT? it's not Jim! The Duckhams Ducati was from 1996 and the Crescent Suzuki was 1997.
Phil Wain TT Related Posts (Only) 13 18,660 07-11-2005, 01:08 PM