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Several posts have been deleted,presumably to negate the responses from others,which is a shame.-spoils the thread.
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I too , along with others, it would seem, have decided not to respond directly to his posts. Most are not worthy of a response anyway, although posting inaccurate technical information,if deliberate,is a matter for others. In this same thread he is advocating mixes of both 80:1 and 40:1.-Unhelpful at best. Granted the latter figure appears to be because he has picked up that a steel liner was refered to,as most do rather than cast iron, but chooses not to say that.
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I had an excellent day out with the Midland Classic club,which i've been a member of for 32 years. 80 riders for a road trial doesn't quite back up your wishful vision that the sport is finished,i'm afraid.
Its a friendly club and i'd normally say you would be made very welcome . The club has several classes to accomodate most people. They dont,however,have a troublemakers class, which would appear to be the only one you would fit into.
Whilst you may continue to disrupt these pages (for now) ,you wont be doing the same at our club.
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He catches up on Sundays while the rest of us are out Trialling...
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I was waiting to see what i'd missed. I went and viewed the bike and had a bid on it. It was new unused from what i could see. Sure the tyres were grubby, but new original Michelin X1'S. I suppose
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It looked new to me, Whats the giveaway?
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Bad luck, your lucky they have left the ECU alone,obviously just repair parts. The only thing i've see that looked sadder than that was a nearly new Sherpa Van which had the front end cut off with a Stihl saw and the engine and box nicked. A neighbour once had the drivers door and wing of her Rover nicked while it was on the drive overnight..
Looking on the bright side,if its ready for a service,nows the time to do it...
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I cant think of a single part which is shared by both bikes. Everything is different. Engine,Frame,Forks Wheels,all completely different. The Seeley was produced 3 or 4 years before the TLR from memory.
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I'm sure he will-especially if its on a Sunday-He's nowt else to do.
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I rode in '77 and remember seeing several weight saving mods on Malcolm Rathmells works 348 Montesa. One can be clearly seen in the pic- the front mudguard bracket,reduced to almost nothing!
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It sure looks nice, but for that sort of money i'd be expecting the distinctive correct darker gold rims,correct exhaust etc. And the tyres,Funny Michelin X1's??
Dave Thorpe and Nick Jefferies i believe were 'works' riders. (maybe BJ knows more) I can still remember Thorpey's words 27 years on,when i asked what it was like...
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For me, not riding the excellent Sammy Miller series so often is just down to cost. Everything considered, transport etc i reckon each event costs around
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Well, unlike Majestyman, i've ridden an event today.Good entry,had a great time. Phoned my mates who were at another pre65 event,same again,good entry,great trial.
It would seem to me that Majestyman is either too old or incapable of riding himself and is intent on trying to ruin the sport for those that do enjoy it.
Constantly posting drivel in other threads, just to keep using the words British Specials instead of pre 65 is causing confusion to those who dont realise its his own,personal,stupid little joke.
If things are that bad,get your Majesty on e bay,if youve got one and call it a day.
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Nice to see some progress Charlie. Take care if your going to machine that barrel round though. The temptation is to hold it from the inside with a 3 jaw chuck. If your not very careful you can break the spigot off the top of the liner-like i did!
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Professional Moaners, as i call them are often members of several different forums- often quite diverse. Once found out they simply concentate their efforts on another forum. As i write this theres probably a gardening forum somewhere, where they are all being told all their plants are going to die of a horrible disease...
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It certainly looks that way Majestyman, i reckon youve got some pretty cruel 'mates' topping you up with duff info...
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Cant let the bloke behind that pic of John Lampkin go unrecognised,Its Ted Breffitt,held the record for most SSDT finishes ,something like 26 on the trot. Rode an Ossa for many years. Teds dad was something of a legend up there too...
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A dealers margin is his private business, at least it is until he force feeds you information about how little he is making, and in some cases even giving you a peep at his invoice from the importer!
I've no idea how much a dealer makes on a Trials bike ,but if its the figure quoted i'd be looking for a different product to sell.
Car and Commercial dealers have structures which give them cash back from the Manufacturer, giving them licence to tell half truths as to what they are really making.
Take a new VW Transporter- The most discount you are likely to get is 12% (with the dealer making just 3% if the salesman thinks you look daft enough to believe it)
What the dealer is less keen to tell you is that as soon as your van is registered they get a cheque back from VW for between
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Its a bit like you going in with
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No, The rider is MGP winner Grahame Rhodes.
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The biggest disadvantage is that no inspection sections are not fair. By that i mean they favour some riders and not others. A rider who has ridden a no inspection section at an event the previous year will know what to expect whereas a first time rider wont. A good example of this is the Weighbridge section in the Cotswold Cups trial. Its no inspection but regular riders know to look out for a sharp deviation towards the top of an otherwise traditional section. Newcomers invariable ride straight up it and five it.
Hollinsclough in the Reliance is another- regulars and locals know it like the back of their hand (and can quite legally ride up it the week before if they wish). Of course section plotters have an advantage as well if they happen to mark it out and ride, or if the landowner where these no inspection sections are happens to ride too....
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Yes i'm going- its got better each year and Wrighty always makes sure it doesn't clash with anything. It should be a good day out.
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