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by paulsparkie
Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Ray Thomas.
Replies: 2
Views: 2183

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.
by paulsparkie
Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: Engines (Include cc in description!)
Topic: GSXR1000 K8 short sump
Replies: 11
Views: 14308

Re: GSXR1000 K8 short sump

Have you spoken to Shawn hildige he has wet and dry sumps he is selling k8 engines on here
by paulsparkie
Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:30 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Honda CBX 6 Outfits
Replies: 25
Views: 24158

Re: Honda CBX 6 Outfits

http://www.steveenglish.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9240&start=0 I found this on Steves place that mentioned Dave Bexley and some other guy, who I dont know (bluemartincbx) as he has his site name but he must have had one from. "There used to be a guy from the Honda shop in Eccles ...
by paulsparkie
Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:58 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Honda CBX 6 Outfits
Replies: 25
Views: 24158

Re: Honda CBX 6 Outfits

Yep Alan did have a TZ but he packed in I think in the 80s if i remember,he did ride again sometime after that
by paulsparkie
Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Honda CBX 6 Outfits
Replies: 25
Views: 24158

Re: Honda CBX 6 Outfits

Dave Bexley had one I believe,Hadleigh custom
by paulsparkie
Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Very nice.
Replies: 7
Views: 4211

Re: Very nice.

LOOKS LIKE ITS DOING WELL THE CHASSIS CONSIDERING THE SHORT TIME ITS BEEN RIDDEN RECENTLY
by paulsparkie
Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Fuel tests at Sachsenring World Round 23-24 June
Replies: 7
Views: 3435

Re: Fuel tests at Sachsenring World Round 23-24 June

Agreed Ian,but the only people they are cheating is themselves mate.
by paulsparkie
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Fuel tests at Sachsenring World Round 23-24 June
Replies: 7
Views: 3435

Re: Fuel tests at Sachsenring World Round 23-24 June

So maybe a miscalculation in fuel additive (easy done) on behalf of the teams and knowing that,did not have further samples tested,I should wait for further statements before you hang people for which could be a simple mistake? I think thats a fair statement
by paulsparkie
Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:45 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Chassis strength
Replies: 1
Views: 2134

Re: Chassis strength

Its a good point Tony, I think common sense should prevail by taking to a reputable builder to check over or do the modification,but what is the guarantee also as tube can crack internally as well,I had a new chassis built which developed a crack,just a material problem which was sorted,even new cha...
by paulsparkie
Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:42 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Ireson lwb Outfits
Replies: 13
Views: 10968

Re: Ireson lwb Outfits

Looks like Derek Jones behind the bars?
by paulsparkie
Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Motorhomes Darley
Replies: 5
Views: 3115

Re: Motorhomes Darley

Paul, The reason this decision was made by Committee was that basically a few motorhome owners took to parking their vehicles lengthways on along the trackside fencing and then parking another van or car at the back of the motorhome. Doing this meant that they were taking up the space of three or fo...
by paulsparkie
Sat Jul 28, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Frank Wrathall Outfit
Replies: 14
Views: 10288

Re: Frank Wrathall Outfit

:D :D
by paulsparkie
Thu Jul 26, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Frank Wrathall Outfit
Replies: 14
Views: 10288

Re: Frank Wrathall Outfit

Best era ever the two strokes proper race engine and great racing,too many bits in them 4 strokes :D :D
by paulsparkie
Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:31 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Motorhomes Darley
Replies: 5
Views: 3115

Re: Motorhomes Darley

Contacted darley no reply via web site I will give Eddie a call to see what he has to say ??
by paulsparkie
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Motorhomes Darley
Replies: 5
Views: 3115

Re: Motorhomes Darley

Haha probably Ste,its ridiculous.