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    Thread: Pedro Acosta on the TT
Post: Pedro Acosta on the TT

Pedro Acosta 19 year old double World champion an now MotoGP rider, when being interviewed by Natalie Quirke said: "because  (MotoGP) is the premier class, it's this and the Isle of Man are the bigges...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 1 630 10-03-2024, 07:01 PM
    Thread: As I age, I change, it seems
Post: RE: As I age, I change, it seems

(05-03-2024, 11:10 PM)billybookcase Wrote: I stopped going in 2006 after many years of biking and marshalling. Last year I went back in a camper van half way through race week but couldn’t get back ...
Nasher General Discussion 11 2,235 06-03-2024, 09:26 AM
    Thread: Steam Packet balance to be paid buy Thursday
Post: Steam Packet balance to be paid buy Thursday

Don't forget that you have until the 29th February (2 days to go) to pay the balance of your 2024 TT ferry bookings Unpaid TT deposit bookings will be released on sale on 11th March 2024 from 08:30...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 2 1,259 27-02-2024, 07:36 PM
    Thread: Liverpool port
Post: RE: Liverpool port

I really miss the good old days of riding up from Kent in the pouring rain on a Friday night, queuing for hours to get my tank pumped out and then queuing some more for the bike to be craned on to the...
Nasher General Discussion 2 1,015 21-02-2024, 08:53 PM
    Thread: Countdown
Post: RE: Countdown

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 1 1,352 17-02-2024, 04:48 PM
    Thread: Garage space for a motorcycle for the summer
Post: RE: Garage space for a motorcycle for the summer

(15-02-2024, 07:05 PM)filmarine Wrote: Hi Chris, I have a safe garage in Onchan, that would likely suit your needs. Please pm me if interested.  Thanks. Thank you - PM sent
Nasher Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay) 3 344 17-02-2024, 11:12 AM
    Thread: Garage space for a motorcycle for the summer
Post: Garage space for a motorcycle for the summer

A bit of a long shot, but I'm looking for space in a garage for one of my classic race bikes for the summer Looking to drop the bike off in mid May and pick it up after the Manx Grand Prix Anywhere ...
Nasher Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay) 3 344 15-02-2024, 12:08 PM
    Thread: As I age, I change, it seems
Post: RE: As I age, I change, it seems

Fascinating subject and very subjective - each to their own I'm 69 years young and my mental age is somewhere in my late teens! My first TT was 1976 and first Manx in 1981 In my early TT/Manx year...
Nasher General Discussion 11 2,235 11-02-2024, 02:45 PM
    Thread: An important message to those who are attending the TT/Manx Grand Prix
Post: An important message to those who are attending th...

An important message to those who are attending the TT/Manx Grand Prix If you are planning to go to the Isle of Man riding motorcycles/mopeds (or any other vehicle) on L plates using a provisional li...
Nasher General Discussion 3 1,194 31-01-2024, 08:30 PM
    Thread: Southern 100 accomadation
Post: RE: Southern 100 accomadation

Not sure if they still do it but I stayed in King William's College in Castletown a few years back Simple room, brilliant breakfast and walking distance to the racing
Nasher Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay) 2 285 26-01-2024, 11:19 PM
    Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future

I concur with most on this, don't look at the front page (I use a shortcut to the "forum" page) I feel we should encourage more members to post 'news items' - massive thanks to those that already do ...
Nasher ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 82 24,142 09-01-2024, 01:50 PM
    Thread: 2023 Isle of Man TT Review on ITV4 tonight
Post: 2023 Isle of Man TT Review on ITV4 tonight

Well early tomorrow morning actually Two part review show at 01:40 and 02:45 Thursday morning 28th December
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 0 1,176 27-12-2023, 09:55 AM
    Thread: Xmas Wishes to all inmates
Post: RE: Xmas Wishes to all inmates

A Merry Christmas         and A Happy New Year Or Nodalig Llawen           a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda As we say in Wales from Nasher (157 days to go until my 2024 TT trip)
Nasher General Discussion 16 3,979 22-12-2023, 02:02 PM
    Thread: Miquando Homestay question
Post: RE: Miquando Homestay question

Link here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-...n-67409564
Nasher Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay) 4 763 09-12-2023, 04:29 PM
    Thread: Isle of Man Steam Packet TT 2024 Invoice
Post: Isle of Man Steam Packet TT 2024 Invoice

Just got an invoice email from the Steam Packet for my 2024 TT trip £490 for me and my motorhome (it was £465 last year, so an increase of just over 5%) Payable by 29th February 2024 For me it's 17...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 2 2,616 30-11-2023, 03:07 PM
    Thread: 2024 TT+ pass available now
Post: RE: 2024 TT+ pass available now

If you buy it before Monday 27th November,you can use BLACKFRIDAY15 at the checkout for a 15% discount apparently.....
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 1 1,266 24-11-2023, 10:11 AM
    Thread: BSA 499 Connecting Rod
Post: RE: BSA 499 Connecting Rod

Assuming the rod is 350 US dollars and 50 for shipping, it will probably cost £400 delivered including duty (about £320 without duty) I regularly buy my spectacles from the states, sometimes I get ch...
Nasher General Discussion 3 1,194 19-11-2023, 09:50 AM
    Thread: Manx Grand Prix 2024 Steam Packet bookings available now
Post: RE: Manx Grand Prix 2024 Steam Packet bookings ava...

I'm retired and have a small motorhome so 2 and a bit weeks (Sat to Mon) at the TT and this year I had my (road registered) Classic Race Honda 350 K4 for blasting around the circuit (50mph limit every...
Nasher Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 3,049 10-11-2023, 01:19 PM
    Thread: Manx Grand Prix 2024 Steam Packet bookings available now
Post: Manx Grand Prix 2024 Steam Packet bookings availab...

As the title says, 2024 Manx Grand Prix Steam Packet bookings are available online I just booked for 2 weeks and got a special offer of £378.50 for me and my motorhome (Standard fare is £510) Only 2...
Nasher Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 3,049 08-11-2023, 09:29 AM
    Thread: Attention Paddock! Attention Paddock
Post: RE: Attention Paddock! Attention Paddock

I'll be alright, I've got a stand up paddle board !
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 9 7,459 20-10-2023, 10:33 AM
    Thread: Manx GP 2024 dates confirmed
Post: RE: Manx GP 2024 dates confirmed

I was concerned that the centenary would be the last - happily not the case For me, one of the main issues with the Manx Grand Prix is that very few non fans have ever heard of it - despite having be...
Nasher Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 3 1,778 20-10-2023, 08:20 AM
    Thread: TT merchandise contract ended
Post: RE: TT merchandise contract ended

In my opinion, the quality of the previous supplier's T shirts had gone down in recent years - but the designs had always been varied and generally good This year's offerings looked much better qual...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 6 2,442 20-10-2023, 07:50 AM
    Thread: John Mcguinness to Padgetts.....
Post: RE: John Mcguinness to Padgetts.....

I'm assuming: Dean & Nathan Harrison (no relation) on Works Hondas Conor & McPint on Padgetts Hondas for the TT
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 2 1,437 07-10-2023, 06:33 PM
    Thread: Isle of Man TT: Visitor numbers rise to 43,000
Post: RE: Isle of Man TT: Visitor numbers rise to 43,000

(20-09-2023, 06:51 PM)Chris_Sav Wrote: I'd be surprised if it were the same story for the Manx. Me too! Surprisingly Peel campsite seemed the busiest I've seen for the Manx Also, there is a need t...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,853 21-09-2023, 09:49 AM
    Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!

(13-06-2023, 10:06 PM)Nasher Wrote: Bike number 69 (posted by Dommyman) on this page - but mega exhausts added this year https://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthr...567&page=5 It's a Honda K4 3...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 26 102,097 19-09-2023, 06:42 PM
    Thread: Honda CB350 K4 Classic Race/Parade/Road Bike
Post: Honda CB350 K4 Classic Race/Parade/Road Bike

Honda CB350 K4 Classic Race/Parade/Road Bike FOR SALE Road legal Honda race bike Historic - no MOT, free Tax V5 (can be ridden on the road - daylight only) CRMC registered Purchased as a unused (unlo...
Nasher Bikes/Parts For Sale 0 509 19-09-2023, 06:29 PM
    Thread: Forum Improvements
Post: RE: Forum Improvements

(07-09-2023, 06:34 PM)Chris_Sav Wrote: Cheers guys. Clean bill of health from the consultant so can drive/ride again, was starting to go stir crazy! Yippeeeeeeeeee !
Nasher ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 14 3,047 08-09-2023, 08:05 AM
    Thread: Cancelled ferry
Post: RE: Cancelled ferry

Well, the Steam Packet must have read your post...... I've check bookings again and managed to re-book for 14:00 tomorrow from Heysham on the Manxman - Yay!! Just repacking the motorhome (think I'd ...
Nasher Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 2 1,654 21-08-2023, 02:53 PM
    Thread: Cancelled ferry
Post: Cancelled ferry

So, I left home at 05:00 on Saturday to catch the ferry from Liverpool A short while after 06:00 I was notified of a text, pulled into a lay-by to read it and was informed that my ferry had been canc...
Nasher Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 2 1,654 21-08-2023, 12:48 PM
    Thread: 50mph blanket speed limit for MGP?
Post: 50mph blanket speed limit for MGP?

Anyone know if the 50 mph speed limits, everywhere but the mountain section, be in force on the course for the MGP? Don't care either way, other than what bike to bring over....
Nasher Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 5 2,372 11-08-2023, 09:36 PM
    Thread: Ashcourt racing at the manx
Post: RE: Ashcourt racing at the manx

Pretty sure Nathan Harrison has a fused left ankle - could he be riding it?
Nasher Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 2,787 02-08-2023, 09:42 AM
    Thread: Forum Improvements
Post: RE: Forum Improvements

Thanks for all your hard work - much appreciated I agree that a simplificationn of boards would be an improvement I'd also like the ability to post pictures (low quality would be fine) directly on...
Nasher ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 14 3,047 14-07-2023, 06:22 PM
    Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!

(13-06-2023, 01:33 PM)Spartacus Wrote: Nasher what Honda have you? Bike number 69 (posted by Dommyman) on this page - but mega exhausts added this year https://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthr...56...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 26 102,097 13-06-2023, 10:06 PM
    Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!

(13-06-2023, 10:12 AM)Chris_Sav Wrote: Think you passed me on my aged BSA at gooseneck yesterday, sounded glorious and left me for dead. Guilty as charged!
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 26 102,097 13-06-2023, 10:03 PM
    Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!

Well, I for one was very disappointed I was looking forward to a nice break When I got there, instead on the Wind, Rain and Gales I'd been promised, it was horribly hot and sunny In addition, it ...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 26 102,097 12-06-2023, 08:08 PM
    Thread: Just booked for 2024
Post: RE: Just booked for 2024

Yep, me too - got the exact sailings I wanted Now to get ready for this years TT Packing list: pulling pants, beer/petrol money and motorbike😀
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 14 12,391 22-05-2023, 08:31 AM
    Thread: Weather!
Post: RE: Weather!

As a pilot, I can tell you that weather forecasts are horoscopes with numbers! That said, I'm hoping for a warm & sunny TT fortnight
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 9 10,975 22-05-2023, 06:33 AM
    Thread: Island Racer 2023 magazine
Post: RE: Island Racer 2023 magazine

Bought my programme on the boat yesterday morning - no spoilers from me, but it's got words & pictures in it !!!
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 3 11,037 16-05-2023, 08:14 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Happy to contribute As well
Nasher General Discussion 60 14,990 11-05-2023, 07:27 AM
    Thread: So when is everyone going over?
Post: RE: So when is everyone going over?

One month today I'll be on the 02:15 ferry from Heysham Arrival at 06:15 so probably the Caff for a full breakfast and then on to Peel Campsite for 2 weeks in my motorhome Will have my classic rac...
Nasher General Discussion 21 15,665 28-04-2023, 06:38 PM
    Thread: Manx money again
Post: RE: Manx money again

I'm a bit confused, do people still use round bits of metal and oblong sheets of paper to pay for things? I remember my grandad telling me about something called cash when I was a nipper - I'm still...
Nasher General Discussion 5 3,026 17-04-2023, 08:41 PM
    Thread: Island Racer 2023 magazine
Post: Island Racer 2023 magazine

For those of you who like it: Island Racer 2023 available now https://www.classicmagazines.co.uk/produ...EkrrlIuqTw
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 3 11,037 15-04-2023, 06:24 PM
    Thread: TT 2023 Launch Show
Post: TT 2023 Launch Show

ROAD TO 2023 With less than 100 days to go and entries now confirmed the countdown to the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races has officially begun. As the anticipation continues to build, this year’s official p...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 0 1,630 15-04-2023, 06:09 PM
    Thread: Attention Paddock! Attention Paddock
Post: RE: Attention Paddock! Attention Paddock

Just added 'snowboard' to my TT packing list!
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 9 7,459 13-04-2023, 02:51 PM
    Thread: Don't forget to pay up!
Post: RE: Don't forget to pay up!

Outbound Heysham Sun 28-May-23 02:15am - same as Chis_Sav (and my preferred sailing) Homeward to Heysham Tue 13-Jun-23 09:15am - hoping to change to PM sailing on either the Sunday, Monday or Tuesday...
Nasher General Discussion 3 2,350 23-02-2023, 10:54 AM
    Thread: Christmass
Post: RE: Christmass

Merry Christmas or Nadolig Llawen as we say in Wales!
Nasher General Discussion 16 6,773 25-12-2022, 05:22 PM
    Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer

According to the blurb, the Manxman will have 3 outside decks (with disability access) as opposed to the Ben's 2
Nasher General Discussion 78 22,814 22-12-2022, 08:55 AM
    Thread: Push Starts
Post: RE: Push Starts

Not quite the same, but I have 2 classic 'race' bikes (that I've restored) they both require bump starting - and have now been converted to road bikes My '75 250 Yamaha stroker I can push start easil...
Nasher General Discussion 2 2,251 01-12-2022, 12:10 PM
    Thread: Steam Packet Booking Confirmation has arrived!
Post: RE: Steam Packet Booking Confirmation has arrived!

£464 for me and my motorhome - given current inflation, it is a little bit less than I thought it would be (don't tell the Steam Packet that 😀)
Nasher General Discussion 3 2,464 30-11-2022, 07:55 PM
  Smile Thread: 2023 TT Granstand tickets available now
Post: 2023 TT Granstand tickets available now

Link here: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/iomttraces I've just booked for the first day of practice (a tenner) - like most on here, I prefer to be 'in the hedges" but I found that a day at the grandst...
Nasher TT Related Posts (Only) 3 21,174 23-11-2022, 06:23 PM