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AGM 10th December Dolphin Hotel Bovey Tracey. free food again.
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As per the title, its time for the AGM again.Last year we enjoyed a buffet before the proceedings and were joined by approximately 30 people. We had that number at the last meeting, which was a great showing, it would be great to see at least that number of trail riders for the AGM.Shown below is a list of...
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Trevor Foxon
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Need new rear shock !!
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Hi all i need a new rear shock for my 2018 Beta 300 xtrainer any ideas ??
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Stevenn
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Gipsies lane clearing, report, video, 192-237 GRM 5368
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Dumpy bag lane, tombstone lane, 192-237, GRM 5368 call it what you like...there is some volunteering needed to help all users enjoy this public green road! Yes its currently TTRO "Temporary traffic regulation order" prohibiting anyone from using such a road/public right of way...
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wackyracer
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Nav devices
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Evening all, what are your preferred navigation devices you use on the bike, Im probably looking to use memory map to plan routes, what do you all find best and easiest to use. thanks in advance
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Rob86
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Monthly meeting next Tuesday 12th November
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As per the title, this months get together at the Dolphin, Bovey Tracey. 1900hrs if you would like to join us for food and 2000hrs upstairs in the meeting room. A chance to meet your new treasurer. Discus upcoming events. Plan AGM Make plans for lane clearing on the 17th Great place to meet Devon TRF if yo...
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Trevor Foxon
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Lacing a wheel true
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Good afternoon, Having got a puncture recently I decided to get a new tyre and innertube. Upon removing the protective tape from the inner rim i noticed some corrosion that i deem unsafe. Time for a new rim. Its an 96 XR400 and i suspect its the original. Do most people send them off? I would be keen to ha...
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Exmoor-O
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Tree down 202-201 Lapthorne lane at Dartmouth
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As mentioned in my recent ride report there is a large tree down at the Southern end of this lane. It is passable if you manhandle the bike over it but it was a struggle and took more than one person per bike
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Kwaka Geoff
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Get orf moi laaand - here, I'll give you a lift!
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It continues so linky thing < here > but you may have to subscribe. Cheers, John
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John Leah
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Try Your Brakes - Ashcombe - 192-232
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A couple of weekends ago a small group of us were thwarted by fallen trees at Ashcombe. Regulars will be aware that the locals really don't like us riding this lane, and that fallen trees remain fallen. Most could be squeezed under without too much trouble, but one blocked our way and we got around it by...
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Tim
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New treasurer now in post
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Just to let you all know, our new treasurer, Gillian Hall...Gill is now in post. The banking has all been transferred over to her, she has joined the TRF and she has successfully made payments to several of our creditors today. As there has been no banking done over the last few months, if anyone feels th...
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How they used to adventure
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I went and had a cuppa with my mum this afternoon and we got talking about my grandfather who was a keen motorcyclist. She said, 'I think I have some old photos. I think they are great, so I thought I would share them This is outside a garage in Exeter, does anyone have any idea where it was. They had trav...
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Trevor Foxon
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Teaching your kids to ride. ???????
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Does anyone have any experience of getting their offspring through the A2 test. I know you can just pay someone but the cost is quite high, and most of that seems to be for the bike hire. I have a selection of suitable bikes, an intercom and used to be an instructor with the BMF. The stumbling block could be...
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Monthly meeting/gathering next Tuesday 8th
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Come and join us at this months monthly get together. Dolphin Hotel, Bovey Tracey, 1900hrs for food in the bar 2000hrs upstairs in the function room. Couple of things to discuss for the future and plenty of time to carry on talking. Hope to see you all there. Trevor -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Tuesday 1...
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White horse tonight???
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MOT Torquay Area Recommendations
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Hi Guys, I have used John T for years in Newton Abbott, unfortunately he is not doing MOT's. Any recommendations for MOT's on trail bikes around Torquay, I know John Tremlett is popular but was looking for somewhere a bit closer if possible. Thanks
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Schoe000
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Trail Bike Magazines
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Hi All I'm moving house and have nearly every TBM if anybody wants them before they are recycled. I'm based near Topsham if any one wants them for free? Update: Now donated to a new home! -- Edited by JakeP on Thursday 26th of September 2024 09:14:51 AM
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Sad Times DR350
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Took my DR into our local garage as it was running a bit on the rough side. Just had a phone call to let me know the problems and the price of the parts. It needs the following and the parts bill alone is about £750: Camshaft Timing Chain inlet Rocker Exhaust Rocker 79.5 Piston Kit Head and Base Gasket Large C...
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Dom1
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Monthly meeting next Tuesday 10th September
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Dolphin Hotel Bovey Tracy Tuesday 10th September Similar format to last month, Food at 1900hrs moving upstairs at 2000hrs. Plenty of opportunities to chat, plan your next ride, ask for advice or just introduce yourself. If there is any interest we could do a tutorial/demo on trail side tyre repai...
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Trevor Foxon
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dont forget monthly get together on Tuesday 13th
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As per usual Food at 7 rest of the evening to chat, Trevor
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Trevor Foxon
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Any appetite for it....... (Tree Gone)
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Do-able with some help! Tape lane, Honiton, East Devon
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wackyracer
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HORSE EVENT - Saturday & Sunday, 10&11/8/24
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Hello All, We have been asked to help marshal an Endurance GB event near Okehampton on the above dates. Our resident guru, Mark Pollard, has all the experience and expertise to guide a couple more volunteers who would need to commit to being present on BOTH days. Whats involved? On Saturday, we nee...
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Anyone going to Dave Thorpe MX day at Whiteway Barton?
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Hi all. It's been about 40 years since I did any motocross, so I thought I would give this a go and see if I am still as crap as I was! So I was wondering if anyone else is going? (Whiteway Barton is the track in Kingsteignton) Cheers all!
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Need someone to modify a sprocket
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My son in law has an e-bike shop in Torquay and is currently building an e-trike for a disabled customer.To finish it he needs someone to enlarge the centre hole of a 16t motorcycle sprocket to 33mm and drill 6 mounting holes. However, it occurs that an existing sprocket may be too hard for conventional...
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John Leah
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I had a great time at Hazelwood farm!
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Huge thanks for organising this Devon TRF, it was a lot of fun and nice to you all. It was a real learning experience too, and showed up some things that need dong to the bike like proper foot pegs, handle bar risers, and proper boots for me! Looking forward to the next one!
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Matt_Sykes
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Off road center or motorcross center?
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Hi all, is there anywhere like and off road center or motorcross track I can take my bike to and have some fun in the South Devon (Newton Abbot) area? In the old days we used to go to Heathfield but they closed this down. There used to be Thorns Cross off the A380, but havent seen anything on line about it bei...
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Willow clearing video
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=355FpwWgcCk&t=4s-- Edited by wackyracer on Thursday 18th of July 2024 04:52:28 AM
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Willow cleared Curscombe Honiton
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Sunday 14 July 2024 Willow cleared on 192-047 Curscombe honiton East Devon GRM 5196 Oak tree looked at & assessed on Tape lane N.W Honiton 192-056 GRM 5205 Small Field maple removed or cut up on FP60 Western end Sidbury East Devon
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wackyracer
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For ALL users......sorted
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=355FpwWgcCk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=355FpwWgcCk -- Edited by wackyracer on Monday 15th of July 2024 04:43:27 PM
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Kit
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Just wondering what sort of jacket and trousers you guys ride in. Have very expensively got everything else but just wanted a bit of advice on this being a newbie Thanks Andy
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thehorsedoctor
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Fox aborts ambush
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When I saw a rabbit sitting bolt upright in the middle of the road I wondered why it was behaving strangely, on hearing me approaching it hopped away into the hedge. The fox leapt out of the opposite hedge doubtless expecting to ambush the rabbit, only to find me bearing down on it. The sight of it skiddin...
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