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Looking forward to it John - don't forget a bit of AC/DC in the soundtrack please GJ P.S. Did you get the tyre OK ? I did PM you but I understand you've been a bit busy

Another good one Copey Cheers Donald but it needs to be at least two names (or I could enter it as What About Wiggy?), I'll let you expand it yourself..... I've already named one so I'm not allowed to take part - The Boss says so! GJ

Cheers Wayne, crackin photo and another cool suggestion. I'll put it in as 'Alreet For A Three' if thats OK with you? C'mon the rest of ya.............. don't be shy GJ

Thanks for getting the ball rolling Cope Methinks that name is more in line with the current British elections though and they way they're going that name could pull the most votes ! GJ

As usual, when I'm stuck out in the North sea on nightshift I come up with some mad ideas so here goes.... Just to put you in the picture, a short story; About 3 years ago my mate said he'd like to buy my old Gasser, so at an offer of mates rates I invited him over to pick it up. He arrives shortly after, opens the back of the van and out jumps a couple of 2 month old cocker spaniels. "Just took them for a run" says he as Mrs Wife walks round the corner and goes "aaawww - puppies" Long story short - I get half of what I wanted for the bike and Mrs Wife gets a pedigree spangle - deal done! Still to this day I call her 'half a gasgas' (the dog, not the wife)! Anyhooz, just a week past monday, Milly (the dog, not the wife) has a litter of 5 pups and as both dam and sire are pedigree we need to think of 5 KC type names for them. Here's where TC comes in - we need one more name for the other boy, preferably trials related (I've called one of the boys Zebedee Gasgas after my own bike) and the name needs to comply with KC rules. A name must consist of more than one word but not exceed 24 letters. If you have any experience with pedigree animals you'll know the name can be near enough anything (within reason) so go on, give it your best shot Mrs Wife will pick the top ten (if this daft idea gets enough replies) and I'll poll them so TC can decide what the final name will be. This isn't a competition nor am I trying to inadvertantly sell pups as they're all spoken for. Quite simply, just for fun..............get yer thinkin caps on ! GJ

Couldn't see any on the list which means they're getting on just fine ? GJ

Totally agree - and an extra thanks to John and Matt for the videos. Nice to see what we're missing out on eh? Cant wait for the final cut with an AC/DC soundtrack (hint hint) ....and while I'm here................C'mon the Bon Accord boys .........and finally.........go Gary go.......keep the heid, you can do it GJ

I've got a spanky new Heidenau 4.00 x 18 rear tyre that could fetch a pound or two if someone is desperate enough? Maybe possibly more buckshee bits and bobs lying around that might be of some use to someone? If you're going to be at the next club trial I can fetch it all with me? I could also take it with me in June or is that too late? Let me know what you want done John and I'll see it happens. GJ

Don't get much more NE than HERE, well not on the mainland anyhooz. So yez are ah daft! I suppose unless you live in the Lands End / Lizard Point part of the country we all live in the North East? Anyway, banter aside, welcome to the mad mad world of trials Dave, enjoy. (and remember - if you don't break anything you're not trying hard enough) GJ P.S. You live in the south

Not quite Boston or Nazareth Cope but I can definitely see the appeal If she does a tour of Scotland I'll go see her - armed with some binoculars and a bottle of Jack GJ

Mmmmmm Wonder what the legality would be for having your number plate on your rucksack / back of jacket ? Out of the way there and not much chance of it breaking? I don't think I've ever seen a number plate at the Scottish that can be read anyway apart from the first hour of the day! Many a broken one strewn around the moors. Daft idea? Been done before? Anyhooz Stu, loads of companies do 'custom' plates, any size or shape you want. Just pick up any bike mag or visit fleabay. eg; Clicky Here I got a plate for my trailer from my local garage not long ago - had to take driving licence, registration docs and a letter form my parents before I could get it though! A 'custom' or 'show' plate for off road use apparently doesn't require documentation? Go figure. If memory serves me well a legal plate should measure no less the 7" x 5", don't see many that size at a trial so I reckon PC Plod must use some discretion? What about MOT's? Anyone had a problem? EDIT 2 - Just found this if anyone's interested ? INFO GJ

Sorry Donald, but I also love innovative ideas I just need them explained 'cos I'm a bit fick Thanks for links Dan - brilliant when you see it in action and so much easier for the likes of me to understand. I assume an eccentric rear sprocket with a compensator for the chain would have the same effect? I also reckon it would make my riding even more erratic than it already is? Nightshift and too much black coffee - don't burn me at the stake - just be glad you're not me GJ

Hi Dan, I can get my head round the first bit but the just can't quite fathom the idea of a primary gear being anything other than round ? Surely an eccentric profile meshed to another would necessitate the need for carrying shafts to move in a timed and opposed latteral manner to facilitate a constant mesh? Even then the end result would be the same as a round gear? Could you elaborate and maybe even draw a picture? GJ

Lots of news about UFO's at the moment? Could explain a lot? GJ

Try this link instead - Photos I love the red Harley in the last photo GJ

My contempt for thieving scum is sincere at the best of times but throw in Christmas and an explanation of my disgust would be too expletive to place in a public forum. I can only hope whoever stole the Betas are caught and dealt with promptly. I'm sure most of us (especially those with a personal experience) are aware that unregistered off road bikes, quads etc are very difficult to trace once stolen. 12 hours and it could be anywhere in the UK or well into europe somewhere. Sold in a local paper to some unsuspecting buyer who wouldn't know the history or the origin of the machine? Well this post got me thinking............ I know TC has a stolen bikes forum but would it be possible to make a register (perhaps of a similar nature to this site; TWOC) on here so that anyone buying a second hand machine could type in the VIN and check up on it? Perhaps there is something already out there for this purpose? Does anyone know? Trials Central is a very large community, if we can all sing from the same sheet then surely we'll catch some of these thieving twats eventually? GJ

Seasons greetings Donald, just doing my bit to keep the trials world supplied with hydrocarbons to keep the bikes running and the workshops cosy ! Pete - I'm sure nobody here is really jealous of your centrally heated garage? Lucky burger GJ

It's from Beta so should be available through all Beta dealers? Give Lampkins a bell? If you're on a budget go for option 2 of my original post? To improvise and adapt is always easier on the wallet GJ

Wish I was home in the freezy workshop with the stove on, a beer (or two) and a urinary disfunction Merry Christmas to you all from the middle of the North Sea Have yourselves a smashin day GJ

One of these thingies is what you could be looking for.....Long Range Kit Or a roll of duck tape, a 5ltr plastic fuel container and a cushion? GJ

- On the front, between the forks? On a more serious note..... BVM are also very good, about

Fantantastico ! When I grow up I wanna be just like him Excellent find, thanks Jordi GJ (Forty something and a half, going on 14)

Mmmmmmm ? Registered as a business seller - Has already been offered

Yep 'Flexalan' is the way to go. Helps to waterproof them as well (allegedly)? One point though, you don't mention the type of boot. If they're motocross boots you'll struggle to soften them up? GJ

Good idea, nice pressie to give to the Mrs. She's bound to like it and I might even sit and watch it with her (Cunning plan) GJ