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supercomp

Dec 15 2008, 21:09

Originally posted by exclubracer

Doh! :\ Oh well, I was half-way there, as the bishop said to....erm, perhaps not.

Picblanc - I am still here!

Can't quite remember the name of the guy on the TZ250. I do remember he was from 'up north' around Barnsley/Doncaster direction. Had a great ride in an unlimited race at Brands, beating many 500s on his 250. Caught the eye of Brands Hatch boss, who gave him a fair amount of money in sponsorship. I think he was expected to spend the money on a new bike, smarter paintwork etc. However, so the rumour goes, he bought himself a new car, and his girlfriend a new washing machine and turned up at the next Brands with the same old bike with some Brands stickers on!!

Was a sound guy with possibly the right attitude!!

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 21:18

Originally posted by supercomp

Picblanc - I am still here!

Can't quite remember the name of the guy on the TZ250. I do remember he was from 'up north' around Barnsley/Doncaster direction. Had a great ride in an unlimited race at Brands, beating many 500s on his 250. Caught the eye of Brands Hatch boss, who gave him a fair amount of money in sponsorship. I think he was expected to spend the money on a new bike, smarter paintwork etc. However, so the rumour goes, he bought himself a new car, and his girlfriend a new washing machine and turned up at the next Brands with the same old bike with some Brands stickers on!!

Was a sound guy with possibly the right attitude!!

So you are Donnie!! I thought it was something I had said!

Darfield is where he was from, and yep thats a Brands Hatch sticker on the tank, as you cant remember his name nor can Nigel Lambo, I shall tell, its Steve Vanes. Is that the feller? As I have no idea where Darfield is? :\

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 21:20

Just googled it and it is in the Barnsley area, so almost well done to Donnie.

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 21:47

Another WWW? and a well known name in the 1970's racing World (UK)

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

fil2.8

Dec 15 2008, 21:51

Eddie Roberts ??

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 21:55

Originally posted by fil2.8
Eddie Roberts ??

Eddie Roberts

The computer it says no!!

fil2.8

Dec 15 2008, 22:05

Originally posted by picblanc

Eddie Roberts The computer it says no!!

Eastenders over then

Got a new name for you

In the mean time check your box

Mr Fu

Russell Burrows

Dec 15 2008, 22:08

Originally posted by picblanc
Another WWW? and a well known name in the 1970's racing World (UK)

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

Can we have some clues?

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 22:09

Originally posted by fil2.8

Eastenders over then
Got a new name for you
In the mean time check your box Mr Fu

Go on then! I know your dying to tell me!!

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 22:11

Originally posted by Russell Burrows

Can we have some clues?

Yes, one of two racing brothers, and a father who was well known in the racing World particularly Snetterton.
Almost given it away now, Julian will tell me off again!!

fil2.8

Dec 15 2008, 22:11

Originally posted by picblanc

Go on then! I know your dying to tell me!!

I'll keep you in suspenders

for a bit

Now come on help Russ and moi out

please

Russell Burrows

Dec 15 2008, 22:13

Rivett, Reveitt or whatever it was, Chris? So, Snetterton, '76

fil2.8

Dec 15 2008, 22:15

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Russell Burrows
[B]Rivett, Reveitt

Thats the noise a frog makes is'nt it Russ

:yawn:

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 22:18

Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Rivett, Reveitt or whatever it was, Chris? So, Snetterton, '76

Chris REVETT Snetterton I think its 1975, brother Jeremy also raced and Revetts sold TV's I think? sponsored the Race of Aces and many other Snett race meets.

Russell Burrows

Dec 15 2008, 22:25

Can we have another one before the nurse comes with me Horlicks ?

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 22:34

Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Can we have another one before the nurse comes with me Horlicks ?

WWW? night night

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

Russell Burrows

Dec 15 2008, 22:40

We had this a couple of weeks ago and I still can't bleedin remember who it is..... It's a Konig but not the one ridden by the guy who once raced the Chuck Seeleys.....I dunno.

fil2.8

Dec 15 2008, 22:44

Originally posted by Russell Burrows
We had this a couple of weeks ago and I still can't bleedin remember who it is..... It's a Konig but not the one ridden by the guy who once raced the Chuck Seeleys.....I dunno.

Ahhhhhhhhh was it Alan Blasdol ? or near ?? perchance

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 22:45

Originally posted by fil2.8

Ahhhhhhhhh was it Alan Blasdol ? or near ?? perchance

When did we have this then?
BLASDELL

TZ350

Dec 15 2008, 22:47

Originally posted by picblanc

Yes, one of two racing brothers, and a father who was well known in the racing World particularly Snetterton.
Almost given it away now, Julian will tell me off again!!

why fu?

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 22:47

Brian Wackett?

I think this is a Seeley frame also?

fil2.8

Dec 15 2008, 22:52

Right Mr Fu

et al try this WWW might have been on ??

picblanc

Dec 15 2008, 22:54

Originally posted by fil2.8
Right Mr Fu et al try this WWW might have been on ??

Silverstone 1982 Mr Uncini

fil2.8

Dec 15 2008, 22:58

Originally posted by picblanc

Silverstone 1982 Mr Uncini

Might be

TZ350

Dec 15 2008, 23:32

remind me where di Franco have his bad prang guys?

peterd

Dec 16 2008, 01:00

remind me where did Franco have his bad prang guys?

Assen 1983

jeff sayle

Dec 16 2008, 02:21

That is a classic tale, but probably not the first or last person to do something similar

TeeZed

Dec 16 2008, 02:22

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics. [/B]

Hi Guys,

Again, thanks for the welcome, I really appreciate it. And being the "new guy", I certainly don't want to stir anything up.

However, why is it when I see photos of early TZs in the U.K. the front single disc is usually mounted on the wrong side (left side)? Not that it makes any difference..........just wondering.

Don

Suzuka

Dec 16 2008, 16:18

Originally posted by jeff sayle

Now i feeling old, you watched me as a kid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't haved missed it for quids either. A fantastic sport, filled with some fantastic friends and memories.

Me too Jeff

Looking at my old autograph book, you name is on the "Riders to get" list.
Didn't manage to get it though

A few..... no thats wrong..... MANY years later 82 ish

we were on track together at Donington etc..

You dont get many GP guys riding at UK Nationals/Internationals now!

Happy Days.

Russell Burrows

Dec 16 2008, 18:34

Originally posted by GD66
What's up Russell ? Are you into the Xmas spirit early, son ? Yes, welcome Don, TZ750s are oft-referred on here as Rottweilers, so let your dogs out and give us some 750 pics.

Festive greetings to fellow posters as well , regards GD

Most nights from about 6pm.

Don, afraid I don't know about your TZ brake questions - the hot shots on here though will know...

stuavant

Dec 16 2008, 19:50

Originally posted by TeeZed

Hi Guys,

Again, thanks for the welcome, I really appreciate it. And being the "new guy", I certainly don't want to stir anything up. However, why is it when I see photos of early TZs in the U.K. the front single disc is usually mounted on the wrong side (left side)? Not that it makes any difference..........just wondering.

Don

Dyslexia?

ESSEXBOY

Dec 16 2008, 21:23

Disclexia?

picblanc

Dec 16 2008, 21:25

Originally posted by ESSEXBOY

[B]Disclexia? [/B]

Thats what he said!

jeff sayle

Dec 16 2008, 21:59

Originally posted by ESSEXBOY

[B]Disclexia? [/B]

Essex, very funny. LOL

picblanc

Dec 16 2008, 22:01

These things were great to watch!!, I am just reading the Niall Mackenzie book (yes I know its a few years old but I bought it off EvilBay a year a go!) Niall started his career off on one, and Steve Chambers had many a great ride on one, along with some other great names from those days, Kenny Irons, Ray Swann, Neil Robinson, Andy Watts, Alan Carter etc etc. But who do the helmets belong to?

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

picblanc

Dec 16 2008, 22:31

OK so I realize guess the helmets is scraping the bottom of the barrel!! so forget that!!.... unless someone knows of course!!?
WWW? I love this pic and I can remember the day like it was yesterday!

I can still see it and hear it, blimey I have a tear in my eye! :\

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

jeff sayle

Dec 16 2008, 23:02

Originally posted by picblanc
OK so I realize guess the helmets is scraping the bottom of the barrel!! so forget that!!.... unless someone knows of course!!?
WWW? I love this pic and I can remember the day like it was yesterday! I can still see it and hear it, blimey I have a tear in my eye! :\

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.

Haven't got a clue, but that front disc is on the wrong side again!!!!!!!

picblanc

Dec 16 2008, 23:05

Originally posted by jeff sayle

Haven't got a clue, but that front disc is on the wrong side again!!!!!!!

He He!!

there was a lot of dyspepsia in those days!
He might of been just before you arrived in the UK Jeff, but a well known guy on the Brit scene.

TZ350

Dec 16 2008, 23:39

Not to mention the sponsor Fu

he was pretty well known and i would be surprised if Jeff had not raced against one of his better known riders at some point

picblanc

Dec 16 2008, 23:53

Originally posted by TZ350
Not to mention the sponsor Fu he was pretty well known and i would be surprised if Jeff had not raced against one of his better known riders at some point

Good point Jules!

right off to get some beauty sleep, though does not seem to be working these days!

sterling49

Dec 16 2008, 23:57

Snetterton per chance?

jeff sayle

Dec 17 2008, 00:00

Originally posted by TZ350
Not to mention the sponsor Fu he was pretty well known and i would be surprised if Jeff had not raced against one of his better known riders at some point

Yeh, recognise the Harold Coppock sponsorship,but i think the rider is before my time.

TZ350

Dec 17 2008, 00:30

Originally posted by picblanc

Good point Jules! right off to get some beauty sleep, though does not seem to be working these days!

haha yes you do need you beauty sleep Fu but to get any advantage out of that youd have to sleep 100 years aka sleeping beauty ! PMSL

well I reckon the sponsors initials are HC and the riders WD?

TZ350

Dec 17 2008, 00:32

Originally posted by jeff sayle

Yeh, recognise the Harold Coppock sponsorship,but i think the rider is before my time.

Hi Jeff does that tell you now? (WD I mean although it was before my time too

) of course I could be wrong !

TeeZed

Dec 17 2008, 01:15

Originally posted by jeff sayle

Haven't got a clue, but that front disc is on the wrong side again!!!!!!!

SEE.........Always on the wrong side? I don't get it.

Don

TeeZed

Dec 17 2008, 01:28

OK Fellows,

WWW This is one you will never get:

Don

TZ350

Dec 17 2008, 01:33

Originally posted by TeeZed
OK Fellows,

WWW This is one you will never get:

Don

Oh yes I will Donny boy! its the master polisher himself

:roll:

although I dont know where and when:blush:

PaulMB

Dec 17 2008, 07:39

See, disc is on the right side now

jarno

Dec 17 2008, 08:06

In the Southern hemisphere the water goes the other way down the sink compared to the Northern hemisphere. That means that the rotors are on different sides....cos it would be spinning backwards if not fitted correctly....make sense???

LamboNZ

Dec 17 2008, 08:09

Wayne Dinham, coming out of the bomb hole (Snetterton), 1974?

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