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Thread: Sulby Speed Trap
Post: RE: Sulby Speed Trap
| (07-07-2016, 08:56 PM)Andy from Kazakhstan Wrote: OK, thanks for that warrior.
Pity that Fred Hanks and his TT Specials are not around, they covered everything within a few hours of racing finished |
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08-07-2016, 04:32 PM |
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Thread: Sad news
Post: RE: Sad news
| (27-02-2016, 11:22 PM)scaramanga Wrote: i know the name but dont know much about him
Courtney cane from White Abbey in Northern Ireland he raced on and of in 10 TTs between 1976 and 1982 around the ... |
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28-02-2016, 01:19 PM |
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Thread: Sad News
Post: Sad News
| Sadly Steve Murray passed away this morning, see general discussion threads |
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22-02-2016, 05:16 PM |
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Thread: Sad News
Post: Sad News
| Gutted to hear that a great friend of over 50 years, Steve Murray passed away this morning he was 82, Steve competed in over 70 TTs, plus MGPs and Classic TTs, Steve was one of the greats of the TT, m... |
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22-02-2016, 05:10 PM |
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Thread: Who is this (No 1)
Post: RE: Who is this (No 1)
| Happy new year Dennis and all the best to Beryl and Lisa, as you said today very few of us left from the old Bracebridge street days, Athur Stocker Dennis and Fred Swift all gone. |
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31-12-2015, 10:12 PM |
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Thread: Enough is Enough
Post: RE: Enough is Enough
| Always someone who has to ruin things foe the majority, been on here foe the last ten years and we never had anything like this in the past, this is the last of the TT website forums we had. Never c... |
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18-06-2015, 11:19 AM |
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Thread: Are the full results of the superbike race wrong?
Post: RE: Are the full results of the superbike race wro...
| (08-06-2015, 09:10 AM)scaramanga Wrote: obviously with a lap 0f over 37 miles maybe a slightly different view is taken and needed
results as listed on the iomtt website should be in the link below... |
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08-06-2015, 10:10 AM |
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Thread: What happens to the old bikes after the racing season?
Post: RE: What happens to the old bikes after the racing...
| (07-06-2015, 11:00 AM)warrior Wrote: Yep I sold a TD1C Yamaha for around £140, several TZ350's for next to nothing, and a beautiful TZ750 for £2000, but in those days just as now you had to fund the... |
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07-06-2015, 12:12 PM |
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Thread: Early Morning Practice - A Piece of Written Nostalgia
Post: RE: Early Morning Practice - A Piece of Written No...
| Early morning practice, loved every minute of it and had a strict ritual, no washing just dab the yes with a damp flannel keep the grease in the skin, pair women's tights and ex RAF pure silk inner gl... |
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06-03-2015, 02:25 PM |
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Thread: Michael Dunlop to ride Milwaukee Yamaha Superbike at TT 2015
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop to ride Milwaukee Yamaha Superb...
| (20-01-2015, 05:12 PM)Splashdown Wrote: I thought I'd answered this one earlier, with my remark that Hailwood won the Senior in 1961 63 and 66 on different makes. Obviously everyone knows that he al... |
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21-01-2015, 05:16 PM |
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Thread: Youngest and Oldest riders
Post: RE: Youngest and Oldest riders
| Albert Moule the Gentleman Racer from pre war days with the Dudley Grammar School Helmet, there lies a man of mistery, Albert along with Pat Walsh helped me get started racing back in the early 60s.
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02-01-2015, 05:15 PM |
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Thread: Which rider had the most DNFs
Post: RE: Which rider had the most DNFs
| Steve Murray must be a favorite contender with 45 DNFs, Bill Smith his partner in crime had 35 DNFs |
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31-12-2014, 08:10 PM |
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Thread: Youngest and Oldest riders
Post: RE: Youngest and Oldest riders
| Ian Dugdale was born on the 29th May 1969, so he raced in his first manx a few months after his 18th birthday. |
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30-12-2014, 06:50 PM |
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Thread: Mike Hailwood.
Post: RE: Mike Hailwood.
| The great Joey said that Mike was the best and his favourite TT rider, we who were lucky enough to see him race throughout his whole career, would agree from his incredible junior battle with Gary ... |
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14-12-2014, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: TT World Series role ‘unlikely’ for North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix
Post: RE: TT World Series role ‘unlikely’ for North West...
| I am pretty certain there is no way Johnston and Mervin White would touch this idea with a barge pole, it is just another way of promoting the TT commercial brand and when you look at the entries bel... |
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22-11-2014, 08:38 PM |
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Thread: Official reason why iomtt.com closed the forum
Post: RE: Official reason why iomtt.com closed the forum
| (22-11-2014, 06:37 PM)Thomas Jefferson Wrote: “Withholding information is the essence of tyranny. Control of the flow of information is the tool of the dictatorship.” ― Bruce Coville
The tinpot wan... |
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22-11-2014, 08:22 PM |
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Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: RE: IOMTT Forum Closure
| Well done Malcolm for holding it together for so long, patience paid off. |
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21-11-2014, 06:19 PM |
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Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: RE: IOMTT Forum Closure
| (20-11-2014, 07:11 PM)NickJ Wrote: Well I made it across, thank you Malcolm, and well done for keeping this going.
If I find out what caused the iomtt closure, I will pass it on.
Meanwhile, I need t... |
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21-11-2014, 06:01 PM |
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Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: RE: IOMTT Forum Closure
| Well I got my backside kicked of the Duke Forum a long time ago with the late and sadly missed Don Simons over the ACU course licence, so it's good to be back on a forum |
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21-11-2014, 05:43 PM |
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Thread: Fans must pay £5 to watch 2014 Isle of Man TT launch
Post: RE: Fans must pay £5 to watch 2014 Isle of Man TT ...
| (08-04-2014, 10:50 AM)pykey39@gmail.com Wrote: (06-04-2014, 11:05 AM)larryd Wrote: How much can we screw out of them this year, chaps?
Let's start as soon as possible, mainly targeted at our own ... |
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Information, Press Releases etc and your comments
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12-04-2014, 03:28 PM |
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Thread: Manx Grand Prix Stalwart Receives MBE
Post: RE: Manx Grand Prix Stalwart Receives MBE
| Fantastic stuff and well deserved congratulations. |
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Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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23-01-2013, 04:46 PM |
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Thread: Don Simons Passes Away
Post: RE: Don Simons Passes Away
| A great bloke and avid supporter of the TT and MGP, intelligent witty and a man of principle,
Never met Don but always felt he was a true friend especially when I lost my sight then my wife.
Don fou... |
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13-08-2012, 01:21 PM |
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Thread: Who is this (No 3)
Post: RE: Who is this (No 3)
| Screwed up a bit there Larry, Yep Fred was a true gentleman, riders liason office, a could publish more information in his TT Special within hours of a race day or practive finish, pages and pages of ... |
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13-05-2011, 05:23 PM |
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Thread: Who is this (No 1)
Post: RE: Who is this ?
| Interesting how different people have different concepts of what that the TT is all about, things change over various decades, and to mamy the TT today would be comlete;y alien to those who knew it an... |
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13-05-2011, 12:51 PM |
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Thread: Who is this (No 1)
Post: RE: Who is this ?
| Yes your right Larry I know a msrshal was killed because there was a lot of very depressed faces when the bike came back, just was not sure who had ridden it, it was just dumped in a corner and left t... |
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08-05-2011, 12:48 AM |
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Thread: Who is this (No 1)
Post: RE: Who is this ?
| Meemory is drifting back, Dennis Greenfield and Fed Swift took the ike to the UGP, not sure if Tom was riding it but it was damaged and never repaired then the motor was " tealeafed". the six other b... |
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07-05-2011, 12:55 PM |
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Thread: Who is this (No 1)
Post: RE: Who is this ?
| Yep thats clive Bennett and Dennis Green in overalls, Norton did not close down bur moved to Plumstead as part of assiciated Motoor Cycles, AJS Matcless, only one employee John Hudson a technical writ... |
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07-05-2011, 11:49 AM |
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Thread: Tributes for Wirral solicitor Malcolm Kirwan who died in tragic circumstances
Post: RE: Tributes for Wirral solicitor Malcolm Kirwan w...
| (26-01-2011, 11:05 PM)Baylon McCaughey Wrote: [Image: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h237/b.../ba919.jpg]
[Image: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h237/b...ba5462.jpg]
Mt sympathy to his Wife a... |
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06-02-2011, 07:54 PM |
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Thread: JAN GRAINGER
Post: RE: JAN GRAINGER
| Thanks everyone for your help, Jan will have a big phone bill for the time she was on the phone from Oz.
Pykey has phoned, thanks wjoever contacted him, no wonder I could not get him he has moved aga... |
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13-12-2010, 02:52 PM |
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Thread: JAN GRAINGER
Post: RE: JAN GRAINGER
| Thanks John, Cargo Jan has just been on the phone it was very important that I contacted her. |
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12-12-2010, 10:41 PM |
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Thread: JAN GRAINGER
Post: JAN GRAINGER
| This is a message from Tom Loughridge, as you know he is now blind.
Cargo, Larry D, Don S, anybody. Tom has lost Jan's Email address and needs me to send her an urgent message I have tried to send a ... |
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12-12-2010, 01:58 PM |
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Thread: HM PLANT HONDA LAY OFF MECHANICS
Post: RE: HM PLANT HONDA LAY OFF MECHANICS
| I reckon there will be some pretty serious number crunching by the manufacturers accountants in Japan and they are the guys who call the tune. For those are to young to remember, if my failing memory ... |
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29-12-2008, 01:17 PM |
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Thread: SUE HOWE
Post: SUE HOWE
| DEVASTATED TO HEAR OF THE TRAGIC DEATH OF SUE HOWE OF GLENVIUNE PARK J HAD KNOWN SUE SINCE SHE WAS A SCHOOLGIRLK AND HER PARENTS OWNED A FARM AT CROSBY A LONG TIME AGOI SHE WAS A GOVERNMENT FUEL ANALY... |
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02-12-2008, 01:39 PM |
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Thread: John Goodall R I P
Post: RE: John Goodall R I P
| Well how impressive can you get 67 years old, collecting the old ag pension and lapping at 103 MPH.
A great tragedy and sad loss to thee port
My sympathy to his family and friends. |
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26-08-2008, 04:31 PM |
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Thread: Honda UK sale!
Post: RE: Honda UK sale!
| The Little Texas Ranger is the wagons. |
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25-08-2008, 12:17 PM |
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Thread: UGP Press Statement today.
Post: RE: UGP Press Statement today.
| Shhh it's top secret.
They upset an old lady who lives on the course. She had parked her vehicle on the course directly on the racing line and would not move it at the beggininng of the first session... |
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17-08-2008, 04:05 PM |
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Thread: jans phone number
Post: RE: jans phone number
| SHE WAS HER TODAY INTRODUCED HER TO THE O'KANE BOYS IN ARMOY, TOOK HER TO BIG FRANKS OLD GARAGE WERE HE, JOEY AND MERVYN KICKED OFF IN THE OLD DAYS AND WHERE THEY USED TO PACTICE DOOWN TO BUSHSIDE AND... |
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15-08-2008, 09:26 PM |
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Thread: TAS Suzuki email
Post: RE: TAS Suzuki email
| Shaun Harris Wrote:Does any one have a email address for Phillip or Hector, TA
Here yah go baby,
info@relentless-suzuki.com
TAS Suzuki
'No Money'
Moneymore
Co Londonderry
028 8764 4771.
No freebi... |
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12-08-2008, 12:47 AM |
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Thread: John G Williams
Post: RE: John G Williams
| A sad trip home on the boat that year Pykey.
One of he greatest..
Hows Margie these days? |
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12-08-2008, 12:30 AM |
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Thread: Legal action against S 100 club
Post: RE: Legal action against S 100 club
| I take no sides on this issue, just as I would take no issue with a rider sueing their sponsor of machine or compoments manufacturer from hundreds of thousands in the event of a mechanical or componen... |
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08-08-2008, 09:11 PM |
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Thread: TT & MGP Memorial Book on Sale
Post: RE: TT & MGP Memorial Book on Sale
| Nice to see you back Eric |
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08-08-2008, 07:02 PM |
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Thread: Vast Collection going up for sale
Post: RE: Vast Collection going up for sale
| Cashing in the pension fund Ian???? |
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15-07-2008, 10:29 AM |
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Thread: FAO Paul Phillips
Post: RE: FAO Paul Phillips
| Good logical suggestion Colin.
Lets have a poll on it
You know it makes sense Rodney, dont be a plonker |
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27-06-2008, 11:24 AM |
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Thread: When we had a full house
Post: RE: When we had a full house
| Cargo how aout merging this with Nick Js post on TT numbers |
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06-06-2008, 08:45 AM |
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Thread: ITV4 100 greatest moments
Post: RE: ITV4 100 greatest moments
| Nick 1957 was my first TT I went with three other apprentices who where at Bournille Tech College, two of them worked at BSA and one at Joseph Lucas. Was on a rigid 500 Velocete complete with the war ... |
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06-06-2008, 08:30 AM |
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Thread: MoanMoan
Post: RE: MoanMoan
| Moan Moan, welcome aboard
It is irrelavant wether you have raced on the mountain or anywhere else, over the years some of our best posters never have, where's Eric when we need him?
Yes Peter has go... |
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04-06-2008, 05:52 PM |
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Thread: MoanMoan
Post: RE: MoanMoan
| Could never understand why people have to post and keep there identity secret always good to know the credentials it gives everyone a fair playing field |
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04-06-2008, 04:24 PM |
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Thread: Ryan Farquhar Quote
Post: RE: Ryan Farquhar Quote
| Got to agree with Ryan and Larry on that the rest isjust bull****and showbusiness. |
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04-06-2008, 02:56 PM |
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Thread: Good Luck
Post: RE: Good Luck
| Yep a safe ride for everyone and no incidents.
As Terry Shepherd said to me at my first MGPm 'the main thing is to drive your van on the boat in two weeks time' best advice I ever had |
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04-06-2008, 11:06 AM |
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Thread: Tony Scott speaks out
Post: RE: Tony Scott speaks out
| FC Wrote:Was ther not a seven lap rule for riders at one time?
Don't think so Colin I regularly did nine laps on Fridays, three in the 125 and six in the Senior.
Mind you the 125 was a nice warm uo f... |
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