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    Thread: Yamaha
Post: RE: Yamaha

If memory serves me correctly a Yamaha hasn't won either a Senior or Superbike race in the last 10 years! and only 2 Senior and 2 Superbike in the last 15 years. From 2000 - 2015 inclusive: Yamaha:  ...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 20 32,934 14-06-2015, 10:19 PM
    Thread: COME ON MCPINT!
Post: RE: COME ON MCPINT!

The With so many fast talented riders at the top these days it's difficult to pick a winner. On top form I wouldn't bet against Michael Dunlop, would never bet against John McGuinness and only a fool ...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 39 51,978 12-06-2015, 08:14 AM
    Thread: Senior day weather
Post: RE: Senior day weather

Weather outlook for Friday is dry and bright with high cloud and hazy sunshine. The wind is going to increase during the day but not too strong. From shipping forecast on Manx Radio: East or Northeas...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 3 6,788 11-06-2015, 09:35 AM
    Thread: TT spectator arrested after disturbance
Post: RE: TT spectator arrested after disturbance

Just read that the spectator arrested yesterday has been sentenced to 8 weeks in prison. Good enough for him and I sincerely hope that this sentence sends out a clear message.
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 38 93,513 08-06-2015, 03:07 PM
    Thread: Wanted urgently
Post: RE: Wanted urgently

FC Wrote:Mark Millar from the USA is looking for an R1 engine for fridays race, he can be contacted by leaving a message here Dave Hagan at Evomoto might be worth a phone call, maybe Slick Bass as wel...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,768 02-06-2008, 05:28 PM
    Thread: b*stards nicked!
Post: RE: b*stards nicked!

cargo Wrote:As ever Manx justice will be swift and harsh. I can't wait to hear what Mr Moyles has to say That lovely new prison will have two new residents very soon I think :yahoo: The two culpri...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 6 8,752 22-05-2008, 09:14 PM
    Thread: Mountain Road one-way again!
Post: RE: Mountain Road one-way again!

This is indeed good news. I must admit that when the various departments started discussing the introduction of the one way system last year I was more than a little apprehensive about the possible re...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 1 4,514 29-03-2008, 01:47 PM
    Thread: Nicky Crowe
Post: RE: Nicky Crowe

I sincerely hope that Nick has a speedy recovery from his injuries and that he is fit for TT'08 and that he has better luck than he had last year. I saw him and Coxy at Jurby last week and the outfit ...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 3 6,405 24-03-2008, 12:33 PM
    Thread: MV AGUSTA 50 years
Post: RE: MV AGUSTA 50 years

The 1958 125cc race was won by Carlo Ubbiali, and the 250cc race was won by Tarquinio Provini. As you rightly say Ian, the MV's took all four solo classes that year. As for the sidecar race I am guess...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,470 16-03-2008, 11:55 PM
    Thread: British make banned from IOM TT
Post: Don. The Gradua system was designed by Zenith e...

Don. The Gradua system was designed by Zenith engineer Freddie Barnes, and manufactured for Zenith by the Advance Motor Manufacturing Company in Northampton. Essentially the system worked by using a...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 22 40,352 28-01-2008, 07:37 AM
    Thread: British make banned from IOM TT
Post: Zenith was the British manufacturer banned from th...

Zenith was the British manufacturer banned from the 1912 TT. The motorcycle was fitted with a 'gradua' or infinitely variable gearing system which the organisers felt would give the machine an unfair ...
kestrel TT Related Posts (Only) 22 40,352 27-01-2008, 05:19 PM