SSDT Chat

Well, I just happened to be talking to my dad about the legend that is Eddie Lejeune and he said to me "one min" and walked out the room , he came back with 30 odd pictures that he took of the SSDT in 1982, up until now I had never seen any of these pictures ! What a numptey! Any way, for the past hour or so I have been scanning them in , so I can post them on here for people to see. If you can name any of the rider,or you are in one of the pictures , simply post the picture number and say who they are and I will then edit that name to be above the picture.. Lets see who has a good memory then shall we.. Thanks , Jamie. (1)could be the model 198B 250cc Bultaco…

So here is some questions, which will follow with more questions in the near future - Gear. I was thinking on Gaerne oiled boots (on the way) with...which is the most comfortable pants/jersey/gloves? I have the MSR ISDE Pack-Jack as very light, foldable into itself rain jacket... - Camelback? which tools? - How it's work on the end of the day if I want to do some mechanical work? Can I use mechanic? Do I have limited time and special space to do it? - Can I get between fuel stops on the original gas tank or should I get auxiliary tank on the fork? Any other recommendations, tips and ideas are more than welcome. Cheers! Yoram Lavee

After day 1 it looks well spread at the top of the leader board All to play for & looking at the weather forecast, it will play a major part, especially if the Becks are full What do the rest of you reckon? Any predictions ? Personally I'd like Doug to get one more

Hi So can someone explain how the ballot works, who gets automaticly accepted, how the reserve list works and can you ride without any form of backup. Pete

Digging through some old paperwork and came across the 1983 official programme for the SSDT. For me it was the start of something special, not to bore you! but it was my first SSDT and I have been fortunate enough to ride a few more Thought some facts from this programme might make interesting reading: Riders of note this week some ''Blasts from the past'' 2. Bernard Cordonier - he has got to have been the tallest man on a trilas bike, good for a single long dab 12. Felix Kranstover - another tall guy, now the editor of the German Trialsport magazine 14. Adrian Prato - part of the Fantic works set up 28. Bernie Schreiber - never won the SSDT! 51. John Boy - fant…

The SSDT organisers are constantly looking forward to the future of the event. One factor that becomes more and more difficult is the management of the West End carpark. This years bad weather highlighted some of the disadvantages with the venue as it must be one of the most exposed start areas in the trials world ! Another major problem is car parking and this has got to the point of detracting from the general competitor and spectator experience. The organisers of the SSDT are currently considering a move to the Lochaber Rural Complex - this location is within a few miles of Fort William (beside Nevis range ski centre) offering under-cover secure facilities for…

Are competitors in the SSDT allowed to use more than one bike now?

I understood from Lampkin that the Evo 250 might not do the distance between fuel stops with the OEM tank. He recommended me to install the Hebo aux tank as a safety measure. In order to practice the same way, I installed one on my Evo 290, and today in the morning I went out for a ride with the aux tank full. I hate it! it might be only couple of pound more but it's right on the front and ruin all the bike handling. Can I carry in my backpack 500ml emergency gas? is it enough? is it allowed??? Thanks for your help! Yoram

Dougie's comeback ride has obviously been one of many highlights of this year's event, but I was wondering does anybody know what was the problem with Dougie's bike on Monday that caused such a loss of time ? - saw a vid on youtube of him trying to kick it into life, then wheeling it away, Then what happened ? presumably he carries a spare plug, wonder how it was fixed, whatever it was.

For a GAS GAS Raga 280cc, SSDT preparation: number of dents for the crown and gear ?

first post to name all 4 riders and the year will receive a 2008 ssdt programme and a couple of stickers through the post from HL (she doesn't know this yet) to make it fair for those who don't have 'six days in may' i have removed the riding numbers BJ - give the guys a chance and hold back - you can referee ! ps the 4th rider to be named is the one with the suzuki jacket on - (I thought I knew who this was but now having second thoughts - BJ can keep me right)

You decide, 1.48 in !

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Hello im new on here and a few of us would like you go and watch the SSDT next year. whats the best way to get around to see the sections. i dont have a bike licence and my bike isnt road reg. i was still wondering if i went up in a van with the trials bikes could i ride my bike to a couple of sections or will im have to walk. cheers

i had something similar to this all plumbed in on a t peice, the first year at the ssdt i used this on a montesa and after a couple of day i was refused the extra fuel ,the year later i failed scruteenering with the auxillary tank fitted.have the rules changed?

I've done a fair bit of observing myself over the years, I appreciate how tough a job it can be. When I ride an event I'm always very grateful for the volunteers who give up their free time and stand out in all weather so that we can all enjoy a days sport. I know and appreciate that its difficult at times to stick to the stipulated rules. Especially in no stop events where a rider has put so much effort into completing a section which may have resulted in a brief pause. It can be difficult as an observer to make a judgement, that adheres strictly to the rules. I have been at the receiving end of being fived and cleaned for committing the exact same offence. I can ex…

One of the news items this week has drawn attention to the old problem of illegal practising on land/sections used for the SSDT. This jeopardises the event and the Club are rightly concerned about. Once again, the selfish few threaten the enjoyment of thousands (riders and spectators on holidays). Surely it can't be too difficult to scare off/catch the perpetrators?? They must be locals (Lochaber area or slightly beyond) because nobody is going to drive from even the North of England to do this, let alone those from south of Birmingham...!

Seems James has withdrawn his entry for the SSDT.

How did the Greeves entries fare in the SSDT

I was just out (twice) with full prep backpack / Camelback and it's HEAVY! The backpack carry: - Combination of 24mm spanner, 10mm Allen (front/rear wheel) - Bicycle type multi-tool (Allens, flat and Philips screw drivers) - 10/13mm open spanner - Small, long nose wise-grip - Epoxy plasticine (about 30gr) - CO2 pump with 2 bottles - Small and super light bicycle air pump - Spark plug (in carrier) - Spark plug spanner - Front tube - 3 small metal tire irons - Tubeless repair kit (dog poo) - 2 chain links - 1.5 liter of water - Rain jacket + extra gloves When I go Enduro, it's way lighter, since I'm running bib mousses so no any puncher repair elements. It…