I ride an enduro bike on the road and got pulled with a couple of other lads last week. I'm legal but two of the others i found out weren't. This mean't the police took more of an interest in me i feel checking my bike (brakes etc..) when they had already finished with me. What i've learn't is don't ride with anyone who isn't legal it bothers me the police took more of an interest.
Some people dock marks when the bike comes to a hault, some dock marks after a few seconds of being stationary. For me i count to 1000 and if the rider hasn't moved i'm semi sure they may have stopped. I would confirm this with the rider that they did stop before docking them any marks. Riders who ride to fast through my section i'd dock them a 5 because its not a race. I'd also dock a 5 marks if i don't like the rider, or the clothing they are wearing is not to my liking. They get a 5 if they don't say 'thank you' at the end of the trial and a 5 if i get the smallest amount of mud splatter.....I follow the ACU rules to the book. ......its only a hobby at this level.
Just an update to let you all know its thawing down here in the souf, and we didn't get much snow yesterday (Wednesday). Entry list and other details on the sidcup website.
Whats my special dispensations now being a fully paid up club member - wink-wink
The biggest mistake i made in 2003 was selling my SY. I then went on to buy: Gas Gas, Beta, Sherco, Montesa 4rt and now i'm back with the SY. This time its an 08 and its staying with me even though i don't ride as much as i used to. I'm no hopper but i can hop this bike more than any other and it gives me confidence when ever i ride it, something the other brands hardly ever did. I've had a few offers to buy the SY, will i sell it.....no chance. If there was one thing i would change it would be to have the rear mudguard shape of the 07 bike (pointy) i like the angle makes the bike look cool but the mudguard is blue and my 08 its white. I did try and heat the rear mudguard and hold it in shape but it returned to its original shape, any ideas?
The bike of choice for the extreme events is not just the lightest its all about the rider. Knighter is i'd say 16 stone and Taddy 12 stone. Knighter had some unconvincing rides at last year in america at the GNCC on a 250cc 2-smoke and switched back to a 450cc 4-smoke. Don't forget Knighter was leading Taddy at the Tough One on his 450 before he broke it. Lampkin is a little smaller than Knighter and Jarvis is smaller still, but both are bigger than Taddy. I'd like to see Lampkin on the 310cc 4-stroke Husquavarna and Jarvis on the 250cc 2-stroke i think these bikes would suit them best. Taddy, when i see him last ride a Hawkstone was fast and dangerous in the sections unlike Jarvis who is was calm. Taddy has that nutter edge about him he's a brillaint extreme rider but i don't think he'll be anything more than this, whereas Lampkin and Jarvis could go onto WEC and win....and doesn't Knighter train Lampkin they both live in the Isle of Man.
The best Twinshock models from the large scale production manufacturers are the bikes which cost the most money to buy now, which brings it back to: Honda, Fantic, and then Yam, SWM, Bultaco......But for me its the Fantic 240
Not at all. I spoke to Alexz and he was frustrated/not that happy immediately after the trial, which he said would change.
Yep fair play to Ian Austemule, just think it takes away a little to pick out one rider against another which mike did above.
I only said one word "embarrasing" you then go and send me one of your Mr Big pm messages titled ****e*.....and there was me thinking we were best mates
Doesn't tie in with what Julian told me last night when we were outside the presentation being dirty smokers. Yes, there was a little bit of frustration, but more than happy to walk away with second place.
One for Team Fantic and any other owners, I've been looking through some of my bikes documents (paperwork) when i bought my bike last year and came across a large amount of Fantic gumf. Have a look at the pictures theres so much stuff it may appear a little small but you may be able to make some of the stuff out. The key bits and bobs are; I've got post cards of Gilles Burgat (world champion 1981), Jean-Pierre Goy air turning a 200cc and British rider Steve Monk riding the 240pro. I've also got stickers and sow on Fantic badges. Looking through the ACU 1983 compliment Fantic hand book i see riders of: Tony Scarlett, senior trials champion riding a Fantic, Andrew Clinkard, intermediate champion riding possible a yamaha. Darren Snell, junior champion riding a yamaha 80. The best bit is the Fantic plastic carrier bag....lol
just trying up find the upload pictures bit anyone?.......
Rider 44, David Pye has entered on a 250 T/S! Does any know any more info about the bike other than its a 250cc? For those of us with an unhealthy interest in T/S Fantic's isn't this great news and even if David finish's last its an acheivement for a T/S Fantic.
No idea - but if she does, I reckon you will see a HUGE turn out for it.
The Poll Tax riots had a big turn out would it be the same kind of turn out at her funeral?
House prices are preceived value (all in the mind) in this country. The value of a piece of metal machined, milled has far greater value than house having a new kitchen installed. The kitchen only mantains the condition of the property but machining a piece of metal adds value.
......its only a hobby at this level.
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Another great trial, riders having fun and good old gerd still a dab hand on the Fantic......next year Lee.
Cliff