Originally posted by Macca
Clive Horton at Brands in 1980:
Paul M
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Clive Horton at Brands in 1980:
Paul M
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Originally posted by Macca
Clive Horton at Brands in 1980:
Paul M
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Clive Horton at Brands in 1980:
Paul M
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The name Nicol Robb comes to mind?
Originally posted by picblanc
The name Nicol Robb comes to mind?
The name Nicol Robb comes to mind?
Well it certainly 'aint Tommy
Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer
Jeff, what were those Armstrongs like? They looked like mouth watering bits of kit, and bloody fast as well, even if they were a bit finikie I think. I recall Steve Tonkin winning the junior in the IOM around 81/82, so they mus
t have been pretty handy. Mind you, Tonks was no slouch, especially on the Island.
Jeff, what were those Armstrongs like? They looked like mouth watering bits of kit, and bloody fast as well, even if they were a bit finikie I think. I recall Steve Tonkin winning the junior in the IOM around 81/82, so they mus
t have been pretty handy. Mind you, Tonks was no slouch, especially on the Island.
They weren't too bad, not rocket ships, but they handled pretty well,had lots of little problems and never the same thing all the time. If i recall ignition problems were the main problem,can remember 2 occasions where the ignition packed it in on the warm up lap, both times at GPs. That was frustrating, but looking back not a bad bit of equipment.
Originally posted by picblanc
Hi Nigel no its not Gary Lingham. But is Snetters 1976.
Hi Nigel
no its not Gary Lingham. But is Snetters 1976. I think Conway Motors used to be in Lowestoft...........so im guessing an East Anglian connection but its too early for Andy Watts.....
........HELP 
Yippeee!! well done Mick, Andy Bond is right.
Originally posted by downhill
I think Conway Motors used to be in Lowestoft...........so im guessing an East Anglian connection but its too early for Andy Watts..... ........HELP
I think Conway Motors used to be in Lowestoft...........so im guessing an East Anglian connection but its too early for Andy Watts.....
........HELP You were def on the right track, but wrong Andy.
He was from Lowestoft.
This Andy Bond you mean ??? 
Sorry not one of my better efforts
Sorry not one of my better efforts
Of course.....Andy Bond.
I reckon my brain needs a de-coke!!! :\
I reckon my brain needs a de-coke!!! :\
Originally posted by fil2.8
This Andy Bond you mean ??? Sorry not one of my better efforts
This Andy Bond you mean ???
Sorry not one of my better efforts
No, this Andy Bond!!
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No this Andy Bond 
Originally posted by picblanc
No, this Andy Bond!!
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No, this Andy Bond!!
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I didn't realise Andy Bond rode one of those TZ500Js, I take it he didn't have for many seasons!
The only people I can remember doing more than one season with them is Stavros, with the various Mitsui adaptations, Steve Williams (Fowler DTR) and my old mate Royston Keen.
Do you have any photos of these guys on their J's Graham?
Only got Graham Wood in 1984, so I presume its a J? they all look the same to me!!
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Originally posted by picblanc
Only got Graham Wood in 1984, so I presume its a J? they all look the same to me!!
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Only got Graham Wood in 1984, so I presume its a J? they all look the same to me!!
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Yeah, thats one. They were the first model that had an inline four, with 2 cylinders facing forward, and two back.
Graham Wood must have packed in pretty much after this season? would I be right in thinking that?
Andy's bike at the pre-TT brands meeting in '84:
Stavros on the ex-works OW version at the same meeting:
Steve Williams at Mallory in '87 IIRC, with a beam frame rather than the alloy twin-loop ridden by Graham Wood:
And another of Royston Keen at Keevil in '88:
Paul M
Stavros on the ex-works OW version at the same meeting:
Steve Williams at Mallory in '87 IIRC, with a beam frame rather than the alloy twin-loop ridden by Graham Wood:
And another of Royston Keen at Keevil in '88:
Paul M
I'll get my coat!!
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Originally posted by WIZ
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Hi Will, welcome to the world of posting on the forum, look forward to seeing your pics!! 
Originally posted by WIZ
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Well, wonderful Wiz, welcome.
Tony(Golly)Harris rode a TZ500 exParrish for a couple of seasons, winning the very last "proper" King of Brands. He got a lot of publicity because John Webb didn't want to give him the trophy partially due to Golly looking like a "pikey" !! He eventually was crowned some weeks later due to pressure from the press and solicitors!!! PS Graham, have you any shots from that meeting?
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www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Originally posted by WIZ
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Welcome to the forum Will, look forward to seeing those pics!
Nigel
Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Tony(Golly)Harris rode a TZ500 exParrish for a couple of seasons, winning the very last "proper" King of Brands. He got a lot of publicity because John Webb didn't want to give him the trophy partially due to Golly looking like a "pikey" !! He eventually was crowned some weeks later due to pressure from the press and solicitors!!! PS Graham, have you any shots from that meeting?
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Tony(Golly)Harris rode a TZ500 exParrish for a couple of seasons, winning the very last "proper" King of Brands. He got a lot of publicity because John Webb didn't want to give him the trophy partially due to Golly looking like a "pikey" !! He eventually was crowned some weeks later due to pressure from the press and solicitors!!! PS Graham, have you any shots from that meeting?
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Hi Mick, yeah remember golly riding that 500, especially when he rode at Aberdare (and IIRC he won?)with it
must have required some huge gonads to do that!
Nigel
Hi Nigel, he had a massive getoff into the trees and broke both his hands!Fairly awkward drinking and peeing
I remember his girlfriend at the time having to assist with beer and toiletries not a pleasant thought!!
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I remember his girlfriend at the time having to assist with beer and toiletries not a pleasant thought!!
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Hi Nigel, he had a massive getoff into the trees and broke both his hands!Fairly awkward drinking and peeing
I remember his girlfriend at the time having to assist with beer and toiletries not a pleasant thought!!
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Hi Nigel, he had a massive getoff into the trees and broke both his hands!Fairly awkward drinking and peeing
I remember his girlfriend at the time having to assist with beer and toiletries not a pleasant thought!!
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Still could have been worse... just you and him could have been travelling together Mick!
Originally posted by WIZ
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Hello!
I have been watching this threads for over a year, in fact it has become my first port of call as my laptop hits my ..... lap, every evening. Very good entertainment, thankyou!
I am going to get up to my dad's and dig through his 70's and 80's photos and get some for you to ponder at.
I know that between him and I we should have plenty, including [especially for Nigel] a good few from the good old North Glos days.
Thanks again.
Will
Greetings and a warm welcome to you it'll be a Wiz to have you around Will
Looking forewards to your pappies piccies
--especially the NGC ones !!!
Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Hi Nigel, he had a massive getoff into the trees and broke both his hands!Fairly awkward drinking and peeing
I remember his girlfriend at the time having to assist with beer and toiletries not a pleasant thought!!
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Hi Nigel, he had a massive getoff into the trees and broke both his hands!Fairly awkward drinking and peeing
I remember his girlfriend at the time having to assist with beer and toiletries not a pleasant thought!!
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Well !!!! one of them would have enjoyed the experience
Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Tony(Golly)Harris rode a TZ500 exParrish for a couple of seasons, winning the very last "proper" King of Brands. He got a lot of publicity because John Webb didn't want to give him the trophy partially due to Golly looking like a "pikey" !! He eventually was crowned some weeks later due to pressure from the press and solicitors!!! PS Graham, have you any shots from that meeting?
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
Tony(Golly)Harris rode a TZ500 exParrish for a couple of seasons, winning the very last "proper" King of Brands. He got a lot of publicity because John Webb didn't want to give him the trophy partially due to Golly looking like a "pikey" !! He eventually was crowned some weeks later due to pressure from the press and solicitors!!! PS Graham, have you any shots from that meeting?
www.msrphotographic.co.uk
No not that one Mick, though I do remember seeing a pic of most of the King of Brands winners in a mag, (Classic Racer?) with Tony in it, but not named!? :\
Couple that I do have of Tony "Bootsy" Harris
1975
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1976/7?
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Here is a guess who that I think only Nigel & or Mick Robinson,... may be Roy also, might know? but I could be wrong!!?
WWW?
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WWW?
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Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Marek Nofer 80ish,Brands,bottom bend. PS Nice Golly shots Graham.
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Marek Nofer 80ish,Brands,bottom bend. PS Nice Golly shots Graham.
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That was quick, yes its Marek in 1986.
Thanks Mick, yes I really like the one on the TZ750, one of my favorites.
Another from the same meeting/day, Who is he?
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
What is he riding?
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
What is he riding?
This has just been pointed out to me by one of my friends who is lurking on here (come on Si join in!! )
A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
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A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
Originally posted by picblanc
Only got Graham Wood in 1984, so I presume its a J? they all look the same to me!!
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Only got Graham Wood in 1984, so I presume its a J? they all look the same to me!!
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
I did a few GPs and UK races in 1980 on a TZ500, think it was the first model they produced, the one i had was a bit of a lemon, so many fiddly problems, only rode it for one season i think???What was the first model???
Originally posted by picblanc
This has just been pointed out to me by one of my friends who is lurking on here (come on Si join in!! )
A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
This has just been pointed out to me by one of my friends who is lurking on here (come on Si join in!!
)
A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
a week or two later at Brands Hatch, riding with broken left wrist!
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Originally posted by jeff sayle
I did a few GPs and UK races in 1980 on a TZ500, think it was the first model they produced, the one i had was a bit of a lemon, so many fiddly problems, only rode it for one season i think???What was the first model???
I did a few GPs and UK races in 1980 on a TZ500, think it was the first model they produced, the one i had was a bit of a lemon, so many fiddly problems, only rode it for one season i think???What was the first model???
TZ500G?
http://www.tz350.net/bigbrothers.htm#tz500
Originally posted by picblanc
Here is a guess who that I think only Nigel & or Mick Robinson,... may be Roy also, might know? but I could be wrong!!?
WWW?
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics
Here is a guess who that I think only Nigel & or Mick Robinson,... may be Roy also, might know? but I could be wrong!!?
WWW?
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics
Was Marek a Polski man ?
Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Was Marek a Polski man ?
Was Marek a Polski man ?
Dunno Russ possibly...but he was from Sarf East London SE26
Originally posted by picblanc
This has just been pointed out to me by one of my friends who is lurking on here (come on Si join in!! )
A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
This has just been pointed out to me by one of my friends who is lurking on here (come on Si join in!!
)
A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
Any idea why Bazza was riding with a white tank on his black Akai bike?
Very slack Marshalling, the bike was just lying there
..........mind you they were probably looking for a vacuum cleaner to suck up the debris. it really whacked the Armco hard!!
Originally posted by jeff sayle
I did a few GPs and UK races in 1980 on a TZ500, think it was the first model they produced, the one i had was a bit of a lemon, so many fiddly problems, only rode it for one season i think???What was the first model???
I did a few GPs and UK races in 1980 on a TZ500, think it was the first model they produced, the one i had was a bit of a lemon, so many fiddly problems, only rode it for one season i think???What was the first model???
Heading out for practice for the British GP. The bloke behind you had a few problems with his Yamaha that year as well...
Andy
Originally posted by Shieldsmariner
Heading out for practice for the British GP. The bloke behind you had a few problems with his Yamaha that year as well...
Andy
Heading out for practice for the British GP. The bloke behind you had a few problems with his Yamaha that year as well...
Andy
Yes he certainly did.
Originally posted by Shieldsmariner
Heading out for practice for the British GP. The bloke behind you had a few problems with his Yamaha that year as well...
Andy
Heading out for practice for the British GP. The bloke behind you had a few problems with his Yamaha that year as well...
Andy
Oh well, at least i can say i led Sheeney at Silverstone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
Well Mr Sayle,
I can safely say that you are to blame for at least 30 odd of my many broken bones, my countless bank account emptying crashes, and around 20 odd years of trying to race GP Bikes.
All I have to say to you is:
Thank you very much.... I would have not missed it for the world. I used to watch you as a kid, and I guess that is why I got into racing.
John
I can safely say that you are to blame for at least 30 odd of my many broken bones, my countless bank account emptying crashes, and around 20 odd years of trying to race GP Bikes.
All I have to say to you is:
Thank you very much.... I would have not missed it for the world. I used to watch you as a kid, and I guess that is why I got into racing.
John
The guy who owns/runs Celtic racing in the US (they ran Chaz Davies in '07) owns the AKAI Sheene bike and had it on display at many of the US races last year. It is nicely restored but I dont know if he ever runs it.
Mo.
Mo.
For the friends of the racing MOPED's...
Originally posted by picblanc
Another from the same meeting/day, Who is he?
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
What is he riding?
Another from the same meeting/day, Who is he?
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
What is he riding?
Its a Spondon framed 350TZ, is that Kenny Harrison?
PS knew Marek as well :\ , used to race against my dad quite regularly @ Bemsee/TOMCC/KRC etc
Originally posted by LamboNZ
Its a Spondon framed 350TZ, is that Kenny Harrison?
PS knew Marek as well :\ , used to race against my dad quite regularly @ Bemsee/TOMCC/KRC etc
Its a Spondon framed 350TZ, is that Kenny Harrison?
PS knew Marek as well :\ , used to race against my dad quite regularly @ Bemsee/TOMCC/KRC etc
Not Kenny, but Harrison is right Nigel. Marc Harrison.
Spondon?....Thank you.
Originally posted by picblanc
This has just been pointed out to me by one of my friends who is lurking on here (come on Si join in!! )
A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
This has just been pointed out to me by one of my friends who is lurking on here (come on Si join in!!
)
A great clip, only just been posted, watch it in high quality, click under the screen. Great stuff, 28 years a go!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL402J37mY
A summers day at Sugo obviously? Barry San vs Kanaya San?,
Really good quality video and a snippet of Barry at his best in his "latter days".
Thanks for the video picblanc!!
Either this RG is Huge!! or he is a little feller!? WWW?
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Originally posted by seh1066
For the friends of the racing MOPED's...
For the friends of the racing MOPED's...
No! you got me with this one Stefan!!? :\
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