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by paulsparkie
Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: World Sidecars are go!
Replies: 5
Views: 2122

Re: World Sidecars are go!

Not really world now is it European is better adapted, :D :D
by paulsparkie
Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Derek Bayley
Replies: 21
Views: 28834

Re: Derek Bayley

What was the Ricardo engine
by paulsparkie
Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: moly on ktm with engine sounds
Replies: 2
Views: 1882

Re: moly on ktm with engine sounds

Glad you liked it 👍👍
by paulsparkie
Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Gordon Platt Outfit
Replies: 5
Views: 9592

Re: Gordon Platt Outfit

Hi Pete,I have not spoken to Graham for years,I am sure someone will know where he is,Graham lived in Leicester very popular fellow hell of a nice guy and talented engineer,he put my pipes on my TZ700 Derbyshire and a beautiful job he made too,quite a comedian also he was always joking,I wish you lu...
by paulsparkie
Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:24 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Gordon Platt Outfit
Replies: 5
Views: 9592

Re: Gordon Platt Outfit

Hi Pete,did Graham Bertam buy that one from Leicester,he had a TZ in it then bought a new John Derbyshire Chassis.
by paulsparkie
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Bran Bardsley
Replies: 6
Views: 3301

Re: Bran Bardsley

Very sad news indeed very nice and generous man also very knowledgeable and a sad loss,my condolonces to the family
by paulsparkie
Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Posted on Alf Whiskers FB
Replies: 5
Views: 2646

Re: Posted on Alf Whiskers FB

Hi if you could private message me Alfs number I will call him,i did speak to Jo a last year i think and she was doing well as you say some journalism etc and sounded very positive,it was nice to chat so I will give Alf a lift we used to meet at Snetterton he is a right good lad I dropped him wishes...
by paulsparkie
Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Jeff Gawley
Replies: 9
Views: 10546

Re: Jeff Gawley

Hi I have a photo album full of Jeff Gawley and Kenny Birch it was given to me as a friend I knew had it and wanted to give it to me as she knew I was involved with or was in sidecar racing. I will see what I can do to get it on here maybe steve can help me cheers
by paulsparkie
Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:34 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Phil Croft
Replies: 10
Views: 11698

Re: Phil Croft

Very sad news raced against Phil In the 70s 80s at Snetterton fast lad and good lad RIP
by paulsparkie
Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:12 pm
Forum: Sold/Sorted/Finished
Topic: Garage floor tiles wanted 18 Sq M
Replies: 2
Views: 4852

Re: Garage floor tiles wanted 18 Sq M

Have you rang Gary / Dan Knight they had some for sale
07780 364 183

Cheers
by paulsparkie
Mon May 27, 2019 3:23 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Another Aintree update
Replies: 2
Views: 2259

Re: Another Aintree update

Is there not a disclaimer notice when you walk into a circuit regarding your safety at race meetings?? also nobody wants to see anybody hurt but how long has that bus been there and in my time I have never seen anyone coming close to hitting the bus circuit safety should be paramount no question but...
by paulsparkie
Sun Apr 21, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: nitron shock help
Replies: 2
Views: 2535

Re: nitron shock help

Think wal saunders on here at the stop sop and west performance Iom he sells them I think he could help you
by paulsparkie
Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Ray Thomas.
Replies: 2
Views: 2195

Re: Ray Thomas.

Yes a great bloke, Ray,knew Ray when he had his BSA outfit,one of many he owned in his history of sidecar racing,its very sad news, my condolences to his family and friends God bless mate.