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Heck, I'd whiz on a spark plug if I knew it would get the job done! Spark Plug - The spark plug is quite simple in theory: It forces electricity to arc across a gap, just like a bolt of lightning. The electricity must be at a very high voltage in order to travel across the gap and create a good spark. Voltage at the spark plug can be anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 volts. Not sure I'd whiz on that as a first port of call... Ease it fluid and a firm approach with a rubber mallet... but you wouldn't want 100,000 volts any where near your whizing equipment...

Whatever happened to Dunlop steel toe capped wellies...?

Quick Google... and Peter

Sorry to resurrect this post, but the Poppy Post interested me, and I wanted to see if attitudes had changed to Remembrance Sunday observance since I last rode with Manchester 17 MCC way back in the late 60's early 70's, so I did a search. My main influence then was a wonderful chap called Dave Rolands, sadly no longer with us. Dave explained to me that ACU off road events were never run on Remembrance Sunday so that those of us who were given the freedom to ride could dedicate just a little time to remembering all the fallen. For us it was focussed on those motorcycle dispatch riders from both World Wars, who didn't come home. For me this isn't just about the first, or the second world wars. Its about showing respect, call it part of the Military Covenant if you will, to anyone from the forces who fights for us and who may pay the ultimate price, or be seriously injured as a result. Here is not the place to get into the 'just' or 'legal' war debate. Suffice to say, we should never forget. The fact that riders are not allowed to ride in an ACU event on Remembrance Sunday should make us all think why we are not riding. We shouldn't get angry, or find ways to flout this observance. I think we should just accept it as part of why we are able to ride trials bikes for the other 364 days of the year. For those who wish to contribute financially to charity surely you don't need to fire up a trials bike to do so? Just put the fee for the average trial into the collection tin and wear your poppy with pride. One of the younger riders posted that he used to play the last post for the school band. I applaud this. I suspect though, that for some people, having a trial to go to could make them unavailable to do such important things? Given the choice, some folks would perhaps go to the trial rather than attend a Service? More reason in my mind to just have one Sunday off in 52. My daughter played in a Brass Band for many years, and they were constantly in demand to play on Remembrance Sunday. As band secretary, I attended all the events, and I can only report to those who have never been to one, that these events are extremely solemn and extremely moving. It isn't just the older folks who pay their respects, but I have seen young men, of perhaps mid to late twenties, who have been distraught, no doubt remembering fallen colleagues in more recent conflicts. And yes, for those who don't want the religious paraphernalia, that is just the context in which part of the ceremonies are held. What matters is in the hearts and minds of those who have lost loved ones. The Poppy is good. Observing the tradition of no trials on Remembrance Sunday is even better. Peter

Try here?...

Where's the seat...?

Did they ever get into production?

That'll give the new owner a job to do when they get it home...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxj4r2DWPU...feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxQ_yZRrlZk...feature=related Not sure if this has been on here before. Did a quick search but didn't find anything. Made me smile, but they all finished! Peter

Pinking - or end gas knock Peter

This should about cover it... Peter

I had an early John Shirt MAJESTY 320 and that ran backwards in a section... once!!! Scared me witless. John reset the timing and it never ran backwards again... Unless you have a Harley and you accidentally selected reverse... P

If you Google Image TY175 you get loads to look at - some of them have the year published. P

What happened to steel toecapped wellies?

Thanks for the link Rick. It worked a treat. Henry Handlebar event secretary!!! That takes me back. It would be good to see some old (but perfectly formed...) faces. Will try to get up to Buxton on 13th. Thanks again for the welcome and the details. P

Hi Rick. Hope you are keeping well. Do you have any details of the Dave Rowland Trial please? Couldn't see anything on here or on the 17 website May come and see what's what... Thanks Peter

At the risk of keeping this thread going... I rather fancied a Barbour again, but when I looked at this Barbour Prices... linky [and this is without the lining...] 18 years is a long time. I've had mine for over 35 years, but it shrunk in the magic wardrobe... Seem a bit pricey. Can't be much cheaper at the factory shop? Peter

Just a quick hello. I used to ride trails many moons ago. OSSA MAR, then a Green Gripper and finally a Majesty 320 from John Shirt in Buxton. Really enjoyed the time, 1973 onwards if I remember correctly, as a member of Manchester 17. First person who spoke to me at a trial at a small quarry on Hayfield Road between Chinley and Hayfield, was Dave Rowlands. Super chap and a gentleman, sadly no longer with us. If I recall, Dave Thorpe won the trail with a clean sheet. I struggled to get between the sections let alone get up any of them. Eventually I managed to get the hang of it, but after about 5 years, other interests intervened, and the Yam had to go due to wedding bells... Enjoying this forum which is excellent. Congrats to whoever set it up, and whoever moderates it. Riding a Transalp on the road, not sure if I am brave enough at 57 to start trials again, but I am thinking about it... Cheers all. Pete Steckles Rochdale