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    Thread: John Surtees Documentary....
Post: RE: John Surtees Documentary....

Fascinating programme about a remarkable man. Last year The Classic Motor Cycle carried a 2 part article about him, the second part  "Riding with the Maestro" was a talk round a lap of the TT course a...
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 14 20,725 16-03-2015, 11:42 PM
    Thread: Ferry Booking Confirmation
Post: Ferry Booking Confirmation

Just received the Steam Packet Co's booking confirmation. Price seems to be remarkably similar to last years! Roll on next May (Roll off next June) Rob
Gixxer Bob General Discussion 2 6,273 10-12-2014, 11:24 PM
    Thread: USB Internet dongle
Post: RE: USB Internet dongle

MV Wrote:I know i am a sad old begger, but does anyone on the Island (or a regular visitor) know of a good deal for a Pay as you go USB Internet dongle? It has to be a short term, no contract dealIf y...
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 8 12,531 20-05-2009, 01:34 PM
    Thread: Two weeks to go
Post: RE: Two weeks to go

Almost ready, just need to stock up on suntan lotion. As soon as "Island Racer" appears in W.H.Smith's I know it's time to start getting excited. Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 12 15,321 19-05-2009, 10:15 PM
    Thread: YAMAHA FZR 400 Gearing
Post: RE: YAMAHA FZR 400 Gearing

Stock Euro sprockets are 15:44 (according to Renthall's) Rob
Gixxer Bob Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 3 6,578 27-07-2008, 10:26 PM
    Thread: Practice times available to download
Post: RE: Practice times available to download

Steve, excellent web site, congrats. Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 8 11,247 27-05-2008, 09:54 PM
    Thread: Bennetts BSB is go, go, go!
Post: RE: Bennetts BSB is go, go, go!

Thanks for the info. I didn't realise that the race was on- the TV listing in my weekend newspaper doesn't list Eurosport2!! Time to get a new newspaper. Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 5 7,502 19-04-2008, 09:54 PM
    Thread: you know TT's close when....
Post: RE: you know TT's close when....

alf885 Wrote:Gixxer Bob Wrote:alf885 Wrote:there are even more roadworks than usual in Liverpool city centre :AngSo, I'm going to get lost in Liverpool again am I? Better set out especially early! Rob...
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 16 21,450 19-04-2008, 09:41 PM
    Thread: you know TT's close when....
Post: RE: you know TT's close when....

alf885 Wrote:there are even more roadworks than usual in Liverpool city centre :AngSo, I'm going to get lost in Liverpool again am I? Better set out especially early! Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 16 21,450 18-04-2008, 10:30 PM
    Thread: mobile phoning in the IOM
Post: RE: mobile phoning in the IOM

Virgin pay as you go will cost you 38p per minute to make calls & 19p per minute to receive 'em. I've used Virgin on my last 3 trips to the TT with no probs. Changing SIM obviously means you've g...
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 17 23,593 12-04-2008, 10:28 PM
    Thread: not the roads but?
Post: RE: not the roads but?

My bad, there is some "live" coverage on Eurosport 2 at 13.15. Still hope Guy goes well. Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,195 05-04-2008, 11:56 PM
    Thread: not the roads but?
Post: RE: not the roads but?

Doesn't look like there's live TV coverage, Eurosport 2's showing highlights at 20.30?. Hope Guy goes well despite the weather. Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,195 05-04-2008, 10:09 PM
    Thread: Colin Edwards amazing
Post: RE: Colin Edwards amazing

Yes Nicky H's was good but Colin gets the nod for having the presence to play to the gallery. Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 11 14,535 31-03-2008, 10:32 PM
    Thread: Moto GP: Stoner Wins in Qatar Toseland 6th
Post: RE: Moto GP: Stoner Wins in Qatar Toseland 6th

What possible reason can there be for running the race in the middle of the night, local time? The waste of electricty seems irresponsible. Good to see the newcomers doing so well though. Rob
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,941 09-03-2008, 11:07 PM
    Thread: McGuiness joins Klaffi
Post: RE: McGuiness joins Klaffi

I thought from the title of the thread that John McG was going to be Klaffi's sidecar passenger. Rob - jumping to the wrong conclusions again.
Gixxer Bob TT Related Posts (Only) 22 29,435 02-03-2008, 11:37 PM