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Sam Manicom on YouTube
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If you've been to any of Sam's talks you'll know what adventures he's had biking across the globe. He's now put up some extracts from his book on YouTube. Enjoy!
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Hoops
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Endurocross
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Does anyone do or has done the six rounds of endurocross with action south west? Iv looked on website and it's £10 for the year plus the £35 a race but do you need a ACU licence? Want to take part next year. Cheers
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Gas Gas Guy
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Beer Regatta Week
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Just to let everyone know that this week is Beer Regatta Week, so I would suggest not planning any runs via Beer as everywhere will be crowded, as well as parking restrictions and closed off roads at certain times Regatta Day is Thursday, this is normally chaos with the village almost gridlocked, avoi...
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Graphene
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Ever heard the name? Seen on the news or web? The miracle material? Basically set to become the material that will change just about everything. Its discovery had been made back in 2004. Won't bore you with the details other than it won a some prizes here and there and is carbon sheet that is one atom thic...
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need a helping hand! well a man with a van or a trailer hahah!
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*not sure if this is right place to post, please re locate if not* i will be putting a deposit down and a new bike today, only troule is, its in cornwall, my family are away on holiday (my usual way of collecting bikes is my dad borrows neighbours van) so ive text my neighbur asking if he would do it for me and...
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wanzey
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Am I a bad ass????
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Well I poped into the exec meeting on Sunday to see what its all about. I have to say the banter seemed lively and some good facts and figures were presented but to be honest I discovered that the "political / working end" of the TRF was not for me!!! Now I feel a real bad ass And what make this...
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kevinred
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maps of legal lanes
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Hi all, Having recently joined the trf could someone point me in the right direction to get the details of my local trails that i can ride legally. areas around barnstaple, croyde, woolacombe, ilfracombe lynmouth. i have been invited out with hoc to the torrington area but between crashing and my fun...
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Need advice on running a treasure hunt ride/point to point ride,please.
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I am the chairman of the South Wales group. I know your group has done rideouts like this,but can someone give me advice on setting up a treasure hunt ride. Or put me in touch with who runs yours.
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importing S/h parts from the states
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No doubt this subject has been covered before ,and i know some of you have restored bikes with imported parts from the US so maybe you could clarify a few points.Your experience and problems experienced would be a great help. What duty and vat would I be liable for s/h gearbox parts costing less than £1...
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merlin
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cutting cast?
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i'v come across a cast iron fireplace that will go just right with my woodburner but..... the fireplace opening is a little narrow for my burner to fit. it needs about half an inch coming off each side, thought about using a angle grinder but don't think i could cut it perfectly straight, would look terr...
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Tuesdays (9th Aug) meeting
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Is this still starting at 8:30 this month?
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Steve H
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Wanted- Devon Ridgeway
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Hi all, I was just reliving some distant memories of bimbling along big sections of the Ridgeway, and wondered which lane/lanes or general areas of Devon offered something close to it. I'm after nice long open sections with as little tarmac as possible. (Relaxed bimble not a sweaty technical) Now I...
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Exec meeting is upon us.
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Just a gentle reminder ladies & Gents. The runs for tomorrow are sorted, thanks run leaders and the local members who are coming along, time to show those rock hard northerners what granite tastes like eh? Seems like we have quite a crowd coming to the Dolphin for a pie & a pint tomorrow, (sat...
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practice tracks
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evening all,does anyone know of any practice tracks big or small in the somerset/devon area cheers
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keepscrashing
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Thanks
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Thanks for organising a super weekend,brilliant ride lead by Dave"Magic"Fuller,good meeting on Sunday. Here we are just 15 miles into the ride and Fred Trail Editor has run out of fuel,Jack Knights XR400 acting as tanker for the 1st time,2nd time much later on in the day when Wackys KTM 4...
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Reversing practice needed
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A painful to watch illustration of how not to reverse in the lanes I could have gone back a hundred yards to save the car reversing twenty, and if I had known how long it would take I most certainly would have done so, rather than star...
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Pete
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Happy birthday mr TTR
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Our very own TTRFAN celebrates a big birthday today [img]http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/10389/2941500320102981232S600x6...
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It's finally got the recognition it deserves!
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http://www.talktalk.co.uk/news/article/pasties-fuel-brad-pitt-blockbuster/15896/
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Steve H
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12v power socket
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handlebar-Mount-12V-Power-Socket-Fits-KTM-EXC-125-200-/190562539781?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c5e699905
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cheap insurance quotes......
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had a letter this morning to say that my insurance underwriters no longer cover motorcycles so i am looking for a cheap quote so anyone got any recomendations?? i currently have insurance(til 4th aug) that allows me to ride other peoples bikes(with their permission obviously) and it is only £120 fo...
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Disability trail ride
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A big thank you to all who turned up to help make this a great day for all involved. We ended up with 21 trail bikes, 9 quads, 5 trials cars and one outfit. 93 special needs people turned up and with their family members and careers we gave rides to over 150 people. We received £760 in donations from those...
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Ross
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Scooter event this w/e?
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Anyone know why there are lots of Vespas etc. around Exmouth way?
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Simmo
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Gentle greenlaning for those less able than ourselves?
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Simmo
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New forum for Yamaha TTR250 owners!
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It seems to be going well with nearly 100 members already including many of our local TTR owners. If you own a TTR250, or are thinking about buying or selling one, go have a look See http://ttr250.activeboard.com/ I had a look at recent users this morning and there is an interesting "internati...
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The Bearded man on Green Pan.....
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Coming outta the Shell garage at Countess Weir yesterday looked very familiar
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jt
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Woods and forests proposed legislation?
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From MSA, the Motor Sports Association The governments proposed changes to the ownership and management of public forests in England pose a very real danger to UK motor sport and in particular Stage Rallying.The Independent Panel established earlier this year to look at the forestry issue and mak...
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My new little toy - KTM200EXC 2T
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I've recently been talking about getting another 2 stroke (used to have a KTM200EGS a good few years ago) and used to find that a fantastic little bike. So interestingly around the same I'm looking for one, (me and her) decide its time I moved upto Goodrington. So I say "sod it" I'll get a...
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Wheely
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Anyone got the May 2011 edition of Old Bike Mart please? SORTED!
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I am keen to see the second part of an article on casting barrels...... Don't ask..... although some will guess why I am interested Brian -- Edited by TTR on Tuesday 26th of July 2011 07:50:58 AM
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Whiteway Barton evening MX 27th July
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http://www.acu.org.uk/News/2011/06/Patchquick-Trophy-meeting-set-to-take-place-on-the-27th-July
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tricky
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mx track whimple
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just been speaking to the people from the mx track at whimple. i know there was a thread about sorting out a session out here before but nothing really came of it so thought i would make the effort the cost is £10 per person. first aid box on site, no marshalls, everyone to sign a disclaimer. possible dates...
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