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TZ350

Oct 9 2008, 16:48

Originally posted by Macca
Slipping off the page.........so first post of the day: another TZ750 last Saturday

Paul M

Originally posted by mfd

I think he has some suspension problems not to mention his liking for pastel colours :\

Originally posted by mfd

Originally posted by TZ350
and pork pies!

That is so funny Julian

Actually Mikle it is one of the things we miss from the UK ( used to live near Melton Mowbray so miss the stilton too

TZ350

Oct 9 2008, 16:50

Originally posted by mfd
Breaking News
Ferrari enter the forthcoming Japanese Grand Prix under threat of a protest from rival teams.
A un-named McLaren spokesman called Dennis was quoted as saying “if Ferrari are to operate their pit stops using a Lollipop that in anyway resembles our own existing technology, then we will seriously consider protesting this blatant breach of the rules. Our lollipop is high tech carbon fibre with composite pole designed for use on the horizontal plane, unlike the vertical type used by school traffic wardens. How Ferrari might have come by the detailed design will have McLaren staff subjected to rigorous questioning and any evidence of plagiarism will undoubtedly lead to complete inter- team transparency, with all necessary documentation forwarded to the FIA for a thorough investigation.”

Well mike, this probably means more to most of us that don get enough TV coverage of world bike sports and end up watching F1 as some sort of poor fix as at least its better than most sport over here IMO going round in circles , whats that about

rant over ... nayway very funny

picblanc

Oct 9 2008, 17:17

Originally posted by mfd

Yes when you've imagined what someone looks like (in your head) & then you finally see them...

Thats not a nice thing to say about Phil, is it Phil!!?

fil2.8

Oct 9 2008, 17:28

Originally posted by picblanc

Thats not a nice thing to say about Phil, is it Phil!!?

Mr Fu

no wonder your'e hiding behind the sofa

.I rather think that nice Mr Mike

was referring to yourself

. You havn't been to work again have you

?? You be careful

picblanc

Oct 9 2008, 17:30

Originally posted by Macca
Slipping off the page.........so first post of the day: another TZ750 last Saturday

Paul M

His last years colours are not so garish!?

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

picblanc

Oct 9 2008, 17:33

Originally posted by fil2.8

Mr Fu no wonder your'e hiding behind the sofa .I rather think that nice Mr Mike was referring to yourself . You havn't been to work again have you ?? You be careful

He wasn't was he!!? what moi!! Yes its funny what you imagine compared to reality!!

I thought that when I met you for the first time!!

and yes I had to do some work today as the Sun has come out!!

picblanc

Oct 9 2008, 17:35

Originally posted by picblanc

His last years colours are not so garish!?

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

Going back to this TZ750, it actually looks like one of those American frame jobbies!!? Philippe/Antony help me out here!!?

Leggy

Oct 9 2008, 17:38

Originally posted by picblanc

His last years colours are not so garish!?

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

Why is he wearing pyjamas? is that allowed in the classic club then?!

fil2.8

Oct 9 2008, 17:40

[QUOTE]Originally posted by picblanc
[B]

Yes its funny what you imagine compared to reality!!

I thought that when I met you for the first time!

I probably went up in your estimation

( and quite rightly so )

And I suppose being seen with me would make you look good

Ahhhhhhhhh modesty is a wonderful thing

mfd

Oct 9 2008, 18:51

Originally posted by TZ350
whats that about rant over ... nayway very funny

Near where in Melton Julian? My wife's family are Meltonians, reared on Pork pies & Stilton - my father in law built the dairy at Long Clawson amongst other bits & bobs

ex Rhodie racer

Oct 9 2008, 19:10

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fil2.8
[QUOTE]Originally posted by picblanc
[B]

Yes its funny what you imagine compared to reality!! I thought that when I met you for the first time!

I probably went up in your estimation ( and quite rightly so ) And I suppose being seen with me would make you look good Ahhhhhhhhh modesty is a wonderful thing [/QUOTE]
Indeed.

TZ350

Oct 9 2008, 20:00

Originally posted by mfd

Near where in Melton Julian? My wife's family are Meltonians, reared on Pork pies & Stilton - my father in law built the dairy at Long Clawson amongst other bits & bobs

Hmm well actually about 3/4 hour drive ( but only a few miles from the village of stilton actually but

your in a talented family

the dairy at Long Clawson IMO prodcuse the best stilton by a long way

if I keep crawling like this to the fairholme family will you do me a crash hat foc ?

:yawn:

fil2.8

Oct 9 2008, 21:23

Originally posted by TZ350

if I keep crawling like this to the fairholme family will you do me a crash hat foc ?

:yawn:

[/B]

'fraid you'll have to join the queue on that one Julian

what a nice man Mr Mike is

a very , very , nice man

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

HEMEYLA

Oct 9 2008, 21:37

Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer

Anyone remember dear old Jan Korswinder (spelling?) on his TZ750? He had a similar "suspension" problem.

Anyone remember young Jan Kostwinder on his 1961 Demm 50, sure not a TZ 750 lookalike.

fil2.8

Oct 9 2008, 21:48

Originally posted by HEMEYLA

Anyone remember young Jan Kostwinder on his 1961 Demm 50, sure not a TZ 750 lookalike.

Wow, hard to tell the differance really --but could he be mounted?? on a Schirtfinkle perhaps ?

dcw

Oct 9 2008, 22:18

Hi All

I still keep looking in

WWW

David

P.S Sorry about the quality!

fil2.8

Oct 9 2008, 22:22

Originally posted by dcw
Hi All

I still keep looking in

WWW

David

P.S Sorry about the quality!

Thats OK looks like one of Mr Fu's

better efforts

Steve Henshaw .don't know where ??
Welcome back BTW

mfd

Oct 9 2008, 23:04

Originally posted by fil2.8
Thats OK looks like one of Mr Fu's better efforts Steve Henshaw, don't know where ??
Welcome back BTW

Hello David

That will be Stars at Darley Moor possibly 1979 or 80

jeff sayle

Oct 9 2008, 23:20

Originally posted by mfd

Hello David That will be Stars at Darley Moor possibly 1979 or 80

Looks like a really rough surface.
Gentleman have returned from Phillip Island, where i tried to kill several brain cells.
I wish to pose a question, after staying with Harald Bartol on the weekend, my son found out that Harald had 13 podiums in his career, without winning a GP. Who would hold the record for most podiums without winning a GP?????

HEMEYLA

Oct 10 2008, 00:59

Record holder could be Heinz Rosner, active in GP racing from 1964 to 1969 with M.Z. 125-250 and 350ccm.

46 times in the WC points, 26 podiums, 12 times 2nd and 14 times 3rd place.

Top year was 1968, competing in 3 classes, with 12 podiums.

PaulMB

Oct 10 2008, 05:26

How about most wins, podiums, titles without riding in a GP? (Although of course he was a rider orginally).

Gerry Burgess?

picblanc

Oct 10 2008, 07:28

Originally posted by dcw
Hi All

I still keep looking in

WWW

David

P.S Sorry about the quality!

#4 looks like Bob Smith? but who is that behind Steve Henshaw?

picblanc

Oct 10 2008, 07:30

Originally posted by PaulMB
How about most wins, podiums, titles without riding in a GP? (Although of course he was a rider orginally).

Gerry Burgess?

Has to be!!?

GD66

Oct 10 2008, 09:27

Well, you'd have to consider Kel Carruthers, Arturo Magni, Nobby Clarke, Fiorenzo Fanali........

dcw

Oct 10 2008, 09:48

Originally posted by mfd

Hello David That will be Stars at Darley Moor possibly 1979 or 80

Hi Mike

I think it is 1979 but not 100%, Steve still looks to have the toes down boot wearing out style!

David

mfd

Oct 10 2008, 11:18

Originally posted by dcw
Hi Mike...I think it is 1979 but not 100%, Steve still looks to have the toes down boot wearing out style!

I think you're right David, this could be the first time out on that bike too...Your Dad would know this, probably better than me, but when Steve first got Kevin's old 750, apart from being dead chuffed of course, he was at a loss how to set up the suspension. At Darley it was so rough, you didn't really want to pogo down that back straight. Mind you he wasn't unfamiliar with (one of his phrases) "bucking & weaving" having spent a few years selling Kawasaki road bikes ;)

dcw

Oct 10 2008, 11:50

Originally posted by picblanc

#4 looks like Bob Smith? but who is that behind Steve Henshaw?

Hi Graham

Yes it is Bob Smith (that is what prompted me to post), but I don't know who is behind Steve, although it is a fairly distinctive helmet. Will have a look to see if I can find the program.

David

fil2.8

Oct 10 2008, 12:09

Originally posted by GD66
Well, you'd have to consider Kel Carruthers, Arturo Magni, Nobby Clarke, Fiorenzo Fanali........

I think you will find Kel was a prominent member of the 'Continental Circus' and rode in countless GP's winning the World Championship in 1969 in the 250 on a Benelli !!!!

mfd

Oct 10 2008, 12:09

Originally posted by dcw
Hi Graham, I don't know who is behind Steve, although it is a fairly distinctive helmet. Will have a look to see if I can find the program. David

This is one those that I almost know...but I'm having a blank...who was the Flying Coalman?

Macca

Oct 10 2008, 13:33

Originally posted by PaulMB
How about most wins, podiums, titles without riding in a GP? (Although of course he was a rider orginally).

Gerry Burgess?

How about Erv Kanemoto?

And a couple more from Saturday:

Paul M

GD66

Oct 10 2008, 13:40

Originally posted by fil2.8

I think you will find Kel was a prominent member of the 'Continental Circus' and rode in countless GP's winning the World Championship in 1969 in the 250 on a Benelli !!!!

Yep, without doubt (and an Aermacchi early in the year, if I recall), but I was thinking about his time as a wrench.... clearly outside the terms of the enquiry, and I've since given myself an uppercut, and a couple of short rips to the body..... btw, gotta love that glasswork on the Exactwelds, lovely stuff.

Macca

Oct 10 2008, 13:58

Originally posted by mfd

This is one those that I almost know...but I'm having a blank...who was the Flying Coalman?

Steve Wright?

Paul M

fil2.8

Oct 10 2008, 14:06

Originally posted by GD66

Yep, without doubt (and an Aermacchi early in the year, if I recall), but I was thinking about his time as a wrench.... clearly outside the terms of the enquiry, and I've since given myself an uppercut, and a couple of short rips to the body..... btw, gotta love that glasswork on the Exactwelds, lovely stuff.

Did you knock yourself out then ??

Yes the Exactwelds looked good didn't they ?? And good piccies

as well !!

picblanc

Oct 10 2008, 14:20

Originally posted by dcw
Hi All

I still keep looking in

WWW

David

P.S Sorry about the quality!

Rider behind Steve has just come to me...its Alan Pacey, you can make out the AP on his lid.

well done me!!!

picblanc

Oct 10 2008, 14:24

Like this, a year or two before Davids piccy.

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

fil2.8

Oct 10 2008, 14:25

Originally posted by picblanc

Rider behind Steve has just come to me...its Alan Pacey, you can make out the AP on his lid. well done me!!!

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: What kept you on that one Mr Fu

?? We were all waiting

Short day again

picblanc

Oct 10 2008, 14:25

Originally posted by Macca

Steve Wright?

Paul M

Yes!

picblanc

Oct 10 2008, 14:40

Originally posted by fil2.8

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: What kept you on that one Mr Fu ?? We were all waiting Short day again ??

New brake pads on car!! at 4.00pm, more expense!!!

fil2.8

Oct 10 2008, 14:52

Originally posted by picblanc

New brake pads on car!! at 4.00pm, more expense!!!

Didn't think a Trabant had pads

thought you used brake blocks and an anchor for h/brake

mfd

Oct 10 2008, 15:04

Originally posted by picblanc
...its Alan Pacey, you can make out the AP on his lid. well done me!!!

Part of the extended Haslam family then...

andyb1963

Oct 10 2008, 16:08

Originally posted by picblanc

Rider behind Steve has just come to me...its Alan Pacey, you can make out the AP on his lid. well done me!!!

Wasn't Alan the first Guy in the UK to get a production TZ500 and first weekend or so out he flipped it at the top of the mountain at Cadwell right in front of me

dcw

Oct 10 2008, 16:15

Hi Mike

Was this your handywork?

David

mfd

Oct 10 2008, 16:32

Originally posted by dcw
Hi Mike. Was this your handywork?

I'm not sure David, I definately did a model of the Tamiya Yamaha & possibly an RG with the Z stripes but I don't recall that one. Nice to see you've got some of the old stuff

Russell Burrows

Oct 10 2008, 19:08

If I recall correctly Kel's factory 350 Aermacchi was bought by Syd Lawton and was the bike Alan Barnett rode so well in the '70 Junior TT. Carruthers was surely good enough to have won multiple world titles, and probably would have done, had he arived in Europe five or six years earlier.

PaulMB

Oct 10 2008, 19:34

Originally posted by fil2.8

Didn't think a Trabant had pads thought you used brake blocks and an anchor for h/brake

Do they go quickly enough or long enough to need brakes?

picblanc

Oct 10 2008, 19:41

Originally posted by dcw
Hi Mike

Was this your handywork?

David

That looks like the Matchbox Barry Sheene RG500 model, done in the Coppock colours!!

dcw

Oct 10 2008, 19:50

Originally posted by picblanc

That looks like the Matchbox Barry Sheene RG500 model, done in the Coppock colours!!

,

Yes it is, I have still got one complete in the box unmade. I have no patience for that kind of thing.

David

ESSEXBOY

Oct 10 2008, 20:06

Originally posted by dcw
,

Yes it is, I have still got one complete in the box unmade.

if you get around to making it up put plenty of glue on the legs

dcw

Oct 10 2008, 20:12

Originally posted by ESSEXBOY

if you get around to making it up put plenty of glue on the legs

Why did yours break, or because of Barry's dodgy legs?

mfd

Oct 10 2008, 20:15

Originally posted by ESSEXBOY
if you get around to making it up put plenty of glue on the legs

No, if you do the Barry version, you need rods & wire

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