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by mervnoble
Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Something is Ailing Sidecars that isn't related to racing in general. What is it?
Replies: 30
Views: 16840

Re: Something is Ailing Sidecars that isn't related to racing in general. What is it?

I suspect part of the answer may be simple mathematics. When I bought my first outfit lots of people were racing sidecars. That meant that there were always plenty of reasonably priced secondhand outfits for sale. Because the grids were large, having an outfit that wasn't fully competitive didn't m...
by mervnoble
Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: F2 teams, need assistance?
Replies: 0
Views: 1862

F2 teams, need assistance?

As I will not be competing this season I have decided that if there is an F2 team out there who will be competing at the meetings hosting the British F2 rounds that need an extra pair of hands I am volunteering my services. I have wielded a spanner or two in the past and I have a little experience r...
by mervnoble
Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: 2016 Hyundai Heavy Industries British Sidecar f2 cup
Replies: 8
Views: 3626

Re: 2016 Hyundai Heavy Industries British Sidecar f2 cup

Or the start of a new beginning Geoff ;) I remember Dad being quite put out that passengers were getting out behind the sidecar wheel, then people started putting engines behind the driver.. that was a ridiculous idea at the time. The sport goes through changes. The third wheel was the start of the...
by mervnoble
Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: 2016 Hyundai Heavy Industries British Sidecar f2 cup
Replies: 8
Views: 3626

Re: 2016 Hyundai Heavy Industries British Sidecar f2 cup

This is going to ruin a brilliant British F2 championship, which after all is proper sidecar racing.
by mervnoble
Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Chris Walker
Replies: 6
Views: 3998

Re: Chris Walker

cargers wrote:Anybody know when and where Chris is getting a run out on 3 wheels?
Ian
One might wager Val de Vienne
by mervnoble
Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Alan Bedford
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Re: Alan Bedford

Welsh Daph wrote:Can somebody provide me with a telephone number for Alan please?
Try Matt Kingsmill or Howard Langham
by mervnoble
Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: 1980 TT winning Ireson outfit.
Replies: 12
Views: 8032

Re: 1980 TT winning Ireson outfit.

CRUSTY wrote:Many thanks Merv also have to correct myself I bought it from the Roberts brothers elesmere port.(sorry it was nearly 30 years ago) cheers.
Were the Binghams from Nottingham area?
by mervnoble
Tue Dec 29, 2015 11:22 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: 1980 TT winning Ireson outfit.
Replies: 12
Views: 8032

for photosRe: 1980 TT winning Ireson outfit.

Colin,

Contact Dennis Etheridge for photos, you may also try Andy Percy.

Regards,

Merv
by mervnoble
Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Windles, send me your pics maybe?
Replies: 38
Views: 19980

Re: Windles, send me your pics maybe?

A few more
by mervnoble
Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Windles, send me your pics maybe?
Replies: 38
Views: 19980

Re: Windles, send me your pics maybe?

A few pics, TZ350 and 750, enjoy.
by mervnoble
Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: 2016 FSRA from Pat
Replies: 15
Views: 7253

Re: 2016 FSRA from Pat

The ACU are the governing body in Scotland - as recognised by both the Westminster and Holyrood parliaments. The SACU is a National Club ( in these particular terms the only National Club ) and is very much a part of the ACU. The SACU are permitted by the ACU to issue their own licences up to Natio...
by mervnoble
Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Cadwell Sidecar Bonanza: End of October
Replies: 18
Views: 11689

Re: Cadwell Sidecar Bonanza: End of October

Norvin racing wrote:Thanks Tim, Entered classic class 13 but put a note in saying I don't want to be out with car based 3 wheelers. I think we would rather come last in a faster group.
That is called style sir.
by mervnoble
Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Outfit for Sale -Windle
Replies: 3
Views: 1161

Re: Outfit for Sale -Windle

Windle TZ type outfit for sale - as new condition 6 new wheels & new tyres New brakes New petrol tank 8 rear wheel sprockets New radiator Frame altered to take other engines New fairing sit on and wheel arch The whole lot £3,950 Telephone Gary on 07983 485850 or 01474 323621 Is that the bike th...
by mervnoble
Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Mac Hobson and ??
Replies: 10
Views: 7784

Re: Mac Hobson and ??

oldbelly wrote:Malcolm got his motors from the same place as we all did. They were about £50 a piece and a bit hot. Percy Austrin did all of Malcolms A65 engines.
That reminds me of the "Loughborough" Kawasakis of the '80's, £200 a pop I seem to recall :D