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Dunno 'bout Atlanta but I'm pretty sure he's p*ssed off a few people in the DFW area. Never been to Atlanta but have p*ssed off US imigration & customs people in plenty of other US airports. Imigration detention cell at New Orleans brings back some fun memories. Not DFW but what did I say? Now where were we "Bubba"? I suppose I'd better watch out at Hawkstone.

And to add more detail: 199/199A variants where 325cc, 199B variant was 340cc.

Dunno 'bout Atlanta but I'm pretty sure he's p*ssed off a few people in the DFW area.

*sigh* Nah, that's a 198B or 199B (read on). Very similar but the rear frame loops gone ("don't nobody leave this room") and the swingingarm is box section. And of course the BNG. Actually the pic I posted is of a 199A, yours I can't quite tell. The carb on the bike in the pic I posted is a bing indicating a 350 or 199A model. The 198/198A/198B or 250 used an Amal MKII concentric

Jeez motofire, don't try for a career in diplomacy. As a diplomat you would be like Tony Blair as a peace envoy to the middle east

Dave, that is a 198 but our tyro has a 198A

Just blue.

Dave Renham supplies electronic ignitions for Sherpas but they're pricey at GBP170.00.

All sorted. Had a mail from jake a few minutes ago.

It's a problem not a catastrophe and I have 3 weeks to sort it. I wasn't sure whether it was one of those automated response thingies or not. Anyway good to hear. Thanks Andy. T

We have a problem here. G2F are going to post the ticket on the 17th, after I've left NZ. I've tried to get hold of Jake/G2F but nothing. Andy can you use you influence here?

Sod a nice clean 4S. Reckon my Raga needs a good cleanup after last weeknd. After Saturday about 15 of us decended on the Hamilton washworld. Reckon we did it no end of damage!

AFAIK: As Far As I Know.

Bl**dy superb! Good job.

The pro was first released in 2002 and called the TXT pro. The TXT ran parallel for about 2 years after that.

They are built in South Africa.

AFAIK Nick you need only do the safety certification course and they'll register you. But you will take a hit in salary for a while.

Barry: It's as Peter said. We have farmers who don't have a problem with us using their land as long as we ask before hand. A case or two of beer every couple of rides usually does the trick! I can't really talk about the UK but I get the impression that the culture here (as it is in SA) is very different, motorcycles are accepted as part of the culture. Sunday mornings here have to be seen to be believed with trailers and utes full of off-road bikes whizzing around all over the place. The local trials scene even gets mentions in the national newspapers thanks to a very friendly journo. About a week ago there was a todo in the national press because ACC (accidents claim and compo) dared to mention that statistically motorcylists were more likely to get hurt than other motorists. This was taken as an assault on personal liberty and the popular press had a field day. Nick: I arrived here just over a year ago after having to leave South Africa because of employment legislation that extremely anti-white. I have no regrets about choosing NZ whatsoever. The country ain't perfect but it ain't IMO far off. Kevin: I was saddened when I first heard you were returning. I must admit that my salary isn't quite where it should be but this is normal for new immigrants. They usually take about two to three years to hit parity with equivalent kiwis. In my case I work for a small company that was practically bankrupt when I joined them. We're now doing comfortably and should be coining it within 3 years. I was lucky, I have an internationally recognised qualification and I walked into my job within 7 weeks of landing.

If you want to have a look at the entrance requirements for NZ go to: Immigration website. It's not the easiest website to navigate. Barry: Like most industrialized economies NZ is struggling to find skilled tradesmen. Application under the skilled migrant category can take as little as 6 weeks from the UK (from SA it's a minimum of a year ) The trials scene here is pretty buoyant. Don't expect UK numbers though. A good club trial might pull 30-40 riders and the national at the weekend, a two day affair, pulled about 60 riders on Sunday. Here in Auckland we regularly ride Hamilton and Tauranga events which are the two adjoining centers as well as our own. As Pete mentioned the pub scene is pretty poor. Like many "newer" countries the cities/towns are pretty spread out and walking to your local is out of the question as is driving.

See Linky It's not trials but IMO it's an interesting case. I think MSA's point has merit but I'm also sympathetic to the rider. Anybody else want to share their thoughts on this matter?

Ah, but time with good friends, it ain't no average trial and works paying!

ta very...

Plane ticket is booked. Where can I buy a Hawkstone ticket online?

Still trying to think of a pithy response to Andy but I suppose my time's up!

Difficult decision then Andy?