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How do we communicate ? And NO the forum is not going to close !!!
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These questions are for all users of the forum. 1. Do you think the forum for communication is now out of date. 2. Do you use Facebook more for communication. 3. Do you think there is a better way to communicate to the younger members who use different tech. The reason i ask, over the last year or so general...
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Beta 300 RR
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Just picked up my new Beta, been on one run on a particularly wet small woodland track but the tyres seemed like they just didn't want to grip! still got the tyres she came with and to be fair i didn't even check the pressures in my excitement to get riding so there is some tinkering to be done, just wanted to...
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grading of the Lane below claerwen dam
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looks like the government have more cash to spend than they are letting on........ with all the pot holes around on the roads they go and grade ALL of the lane below the claerwen dam... one of my mates was there today and couldnt believe his eyes. here is the lane if people are not familar wi...
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Lots of Bikes for Sale
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Is it me or is there a lot of bikes up for sale at the moment, the question is are riders deserting our great activity that is laning ?
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New Bonnie Bobber
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High bar one looks quite nice....
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Help Please with Forum & RoW info
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Please could someone help me out I'm trying to get hold of the RoW info I've heard mentioned. I've joined the TRF and I've registered and logged in with the forum. I've bought a copy of Memory Map (an ordeal in itself) If I got to the RoW section I see the message "Unfortunately, you do not have permissio...
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The future ? Selfbalancing-motorcycle
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Marshals for Sunday 16th
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Hi It's the last scramble of the season in the SW at Widworthy on Sun 16th, we could really do with about 6 more marshals, to run the meeting. We pay £25 plus you get a free lunch. It's also a great way to watch the racing and it is a cracking track! Can you leave a message here if you can help and I'll get in touc...
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Question marks?
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Is it just my lap top,? i see lots of white question marks in a black triangle on the threads..... Mike.. -- Edited by crumbles on Saturday 8th of October 2016 06:35:07 PM -- Edited by crumbles on Saturday 8th of October 2016 06:36:19 PM
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Places to play
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Hi All, Just wanted to see if anyone knows of any places where you can turn up and play! just to practice techniques and ride freely really, not MX tracks just pay and play type deals. I have seen Baldhu Quarry in Cornwall but can't get a concrete answer on if its still open or not, don't mind travelling ar...
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300rr or X trainer
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has anyone on the forum had any experience of both bikes? really fancy a Beta and like the idea of the lighter Xtrainer but heard mixed reviews on the X Trainers handling suggesting the RR may be the way to go, would be useful to get some feedback from anyone that has either of them or better yet has ridden...
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Devon Trf does the business.
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Thank you TtrSteve , Mike Wright, Captain Paul and Mike from Tavy. The Abc crew had a great weekend and were so complementy about the run leaders. I had several comments along the lines of "if all Trf groups were like Devon what a better organisation it would be" For me personally I meet my long lost lit...
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anybody riding Friday the 7th Oct?
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A few guys from the ABR site are coming down to sample Devon's finest this weekend. A couple of the are coming down a day early on the Thursday so they can do some lanes on the Friday. Is there anybody out and about on Friday that would be happy to guide them.
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When you're at your wits end..you can always rely on a TRF leg end..
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Had issues with changing a moto x rear for an mt43 this evening...teddy almost came out of the pram....knocked on the door of a trf stalwart and he sorted my woes in 10 minutes. I've not ridden with the chap for over 2 years and rarely see him but he stopped watching strictly bake apprentice factor and did...
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I've gone and joined the dark side..., well the orange side..., but not orange!
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Just picked up this little beauty. I sold my Hornet back in August but really miss...
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Brian & co Mount Been
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Anyone know how they got on ? Nige
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Trials bikes...
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Anyone here know much about proper trials bikes? I see there are plenty to choose from in the 250 range, but Alot of the brands are makes I'm not familiar with. What are the brands to choose? Montessa, Beta, Sherco? Only brand I recognise is gas gas but are the ones above secretly honda or yamaha in di...
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Rough/wild camping 2 dayer. 15/16 Oct.
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I was planning on entering the Cambrian Rally again this year but it's been cancelled, so as i have a weekend pass i thought i might do a 2 dayer of riding, carrying all overnight kit and wild camping, a bit of a mini-mondo if you like. Wondered if anyone else fancies it. I dont really want a huge group, but...
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Yer Tiz Rally 30/9 - 2/10
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Yer Tiz rally north tawton http://www.yertizbikerally.co.uk I hope to be doing a stand there again this year. There is a bike show on the saturday afternoon and it is free entry. It would be nice to have a few visitors and field a large line of trail bikes. Any takers ? -- Edited by hampsterracing on...
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East Devon Trail Riders Social Evening Date: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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http://www.whitehorsewoodburysalterton.co.uk/ Off the A3052 east of Crealy. A social gathering for the east devon folk who like to talk about all things bike. Turn up after 7.30pm someone will always be there. Turn up even earlier and enjoy the very good food on offer.
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Newton Pop - East Bud road closed...
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As a few folks live and ride down that way.....
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One for Harty
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Please complete my short online survey, bike related.
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Worldwide responses welcome. https://goo.gl/forms/MakS7wIgarUs6M7e2 After a few false starts and my new found lack of employment I AM going to do this! Thanks for your input. Simmo
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Free Motor Legal Protection - Anyone use it?
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www.freemotorlegal.co.uk/ This is free and could save you £25-£30 per policy and apparently covers all vehicles you own. Has anyone used it? To good to be true? Reading through the website, it seems to make sense, and I landed there from a reputable site (Money Saving Expert I think). Anyway, jus...
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Volvo service (belt changes)
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Morning Peeps, Anyone out there who can recommend a garage to service my Volvo? I'm in Totnes area Thanks, Philippe
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Congrats to Dougie Lampkin
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Just completed the IOM TT course on one wheel. Before he started I figured (for him) this would be a doddle, but towards the end looked knackered and struggling. Impressive. ...
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E bikes
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Hi all I am interested in an electric bike, it would be for commuting and road use only. I have had a Demo day on the BMW ebike that's a 250 Watt motor pedal assisted with a range of about 40 miles. It is governed so that at 15 miles an hour the cycle assist turns off. But at £1,700 it's a lot of money. I've been ha...
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Insurance
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Any one recommend bike insurance,or who do you use..Ktm 250 excf only,its just the one bike. Bennets renewal £82...bog standerd no thrills. Carol Nash,best they could do,all the bells and whistles comes standard was £140... Mike..
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Roundabouts
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I must get round to picking up the new Highway Code, you know, the one that says you don't need to give way to the right on a roundabout to motorcycles? Happened twice on my 4 mile commute in Exeter this morning, once by a bus! Amazing. Was on a bright yellow BMW, so not difficult to see . . . .
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Jacket.
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I am after a jacket for trail bike riding , does anyone know which is best ? preferably waterproof with some built in protection .
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