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Post by veg on Aug 27, 2023 20:10:16 GMT 1
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Post by stusco on Aug 27, 2023 21:09:38 GMT 1
My brother had a tzr in that colour
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 27, 2023 21:12:55 GMT 1
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Post by veg on Aug 27, 2023 21:33:01 GMT 1
The Tz750 outfit is Conrad Harrison’s deans dad. He is a proper old school racer. Had a good chat with him. Sounded good but not as loud as mine? Lots more strokers. Quite a few lc’s over here this year. Not many Pv’s. Not seen a single Rg250 or 500 seen one Ns400r.
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Post by arrdy350 on Aug 28, 2023 9:29:23 GMT 1
My brother had a tzr in that colour I think they look the best in blue imo 😎 I have got a tzr 125 like that 😀 |
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Post by Gitram on Aug 28, 2023 9:39:35 GMT 1
Veg, if you have a selfie with Johnnie put it in the "rogues gallery", no-one's posted there for a couple of years..
marti
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Post by jon on Aug 28, 2023 11:08:32 GMT 1
Mirrors not required for an MOT. Neither are indicators but if you have an indicator switch plod get interested. As I once found out. Alex I guess you’re generalising? Yes, if fitted they must work. So I guess it’s logical if any part of it is fitted (like the switch) it must work. However from 01/08/86 indicators are mandatory. So a late model YPVS for example needs them. I have an 1989 4CE, and would have liked to have left the indicators off but can’t. Conversely I have a 1980 LC which I think needs them for the classic look. Jon |
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Post by veg on Aug 28, 2023 19:21:12 GMT 1
   That’s it for another year. I’ll be back I’d recommend those that haven’t been to make the effort those that have but not for a while reacquaint yourselves. In a elf n safety mad world it’s always a breath of fresh air. |
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Post by veg on Aug 28, 2023 20:00:13 GMT 1
I’ve also learnt a lot about the bike. It’s going to have a set of Dave’s pipes whilst it is very rideable in its current form I’d like a nice shiny set that are designed for the porting, that will then mean the full potential of the motor can be liberated. Which will mean an upgraded clutch.
The fuel economy is not brilliant at about 22 mpg. The oil consumption is about 1 lt per 180 miles.
The anti dive works but I need to look at a slight judder from the front end. Not sure if it is bearings or the disc. I need to change the master cylinder for an adjustable span one as it is all or nothing and it brakes at first touch. It’s lost a few bits due to vibration that I hadn’t lock wired and nearly lost the left hand rear sets. The triumph side stand needs altering as it rises to high and interferes with the gear change I adjusted it but I need to alter that.
Other than that it has been reliable, fun and I’ve loved riding a bike i pretty much built myself.
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Post by arrdy350 on Aug 28, 2023 20:18:48 GMT 1
It is on my list to do as I have never been to the TT. Thanks for posting the pic's Veg and Dusty👍
Is their a build thread of your bike Veg?
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Post by oldbritguy on Aug 28, 2023 20:37:45 GMT 1
Thanks for a brilliant thread Veg.
Looks like you had a great time and amazing pics to share. Everyone’s pics included.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
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Post by veg on Aug 28, 2023 21:09:39 GMT 1
Thanks John
I haven’t posted half the pics I’ve taken and unfortunately can’t post the videos from my digs on Ago’s.
I’ve been going for a fair few years and I always enjoy it. I cannot recommend it enough. 👍
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 28, 2023 21:45:58 GMT 1
I'm going with you next year, thanks for all the pics mate.
Alex
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Post by rigga on Aug 28, 2023 21:54:28 GMT 1
Thanks for all the pics Tim. Not as good as personally being there, but get what we can.
Looks and sounds like you had a great time.
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Post by veg on Aug 28, 2023 22:16:46 GMT 1
It’s great. It’s just old farts talking bollox about old bikes over a cold pint of Guinness whilst some top names go screaming past flat out on some gorgeous and often near priceless bikes.
Alex I’ll let you know when we are going to book. 👍
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Post by peddrotzr on Sept 1, 2023 11:41:13 GMT 1
Its fianlly all over for another year, I got home early yesterday due to one team member in hosdpital, so drove lorry back as I was supposed to return Saturday night It been a rollercoasted of an event, but loved it. Its a great event, its a shame the schedule has been changed last few years as its now crammed into a long weekend, which I feel is a mistake but thats just my opinion. I thought that there wasnt as many people here this year I didnt get out of the Paddock much however I have taken lots of photos and a few videos. I will sort though them over the next few days and post onto a flickr page and then post the link. I saw this beauty at "Talk of the Town" Douglas never seen one of these before  For those going to the TT 2024 not long to wait now   some great news, our driver looks like he will be discharged from Nobles Hospital on Saturday "fingers crossed" after a very close call with (e coli) [/div] Best regards Johnny C.
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Post by veg on Sept 1, 2023 11:56:01 GMT 1
Hi Johnny
Thought I’d WhatsApp you but can’t see it.
I’m glad you’re back and glad your driver is ok. Is he back on his feet yet?
Definitely agree re numbers it got busier after Wednesday but considering it was 100th anniversary I thought it was a little quiet and not enough engagement from you know who to celebrate it. Hope you got your night out 👍.
Our digs weren’t as busy as previous years sadly. McPint hillier etc came down as usual to the digs to spectate one afternoon and they were all saying exactly the same thing about it to little time over to short a period etc
I’ll be back as normal next year.
Have a good one and great to meet you finally.
Tim
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 1, 2023 21:34:19 GMT 1
I was delighted. John McG got on the podium!
Alex
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Post by muttsnuts on Sept 4, 2023 17:07:00 GMT 1
Dave two customers of yours own the two hybrids above spoke very highly of you 😁👍 makes a change, normally my name is accompanied with a load of swearing, or is that just from the wife...........   |
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Post by veg on Sept 4, 2023 17:25:11 GMT 1
Just the missus as she doesn’t appreciate your two stroke god like ability. She doesn’t understand your nimble fingered knowledge of ports or your finely tuned ear for a duff plug.
All she understands is the fact you’re forever in that f***ing workshop 👍
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 4, 2023 17:42:51 GMT 1
..I've only just found this thread which is a bit frustrating seeing I was at the Manx GP/ Classic TT for 9 days on marshaling duties!
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Post by veg on Sept 4, 2023 17:52:42 GMT 1
Where were you marshalling? Couple of the guys at our place were out. Oldest one always down at quarterbridge.
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Post by peddrotzr on Sept 16, 2023 14:59:20 GMT 1
As per previous post I have been sorting through photos and a few videos and finally got round to loading them on to Flickr album Obviously these are mainly in and around the paddock, Parc Ferme and start area, but might be of some interest. so hope they dont bore you too much.
Best regards Johnny C
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 16, 2023 21:48:58 GMT 1
Utterly brilliant Johnny. And where can I get a biker duck with a propeller?
Alex
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 16, 2023 21:53:23 GMT 1
Some great pics there Johnny  Thanks for sharing |
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Post by veg on Sept 16, 2023 22:00:10 GMT 1
Johnny some brilliant pics there. 👍
Alex it will totally blow your mind when you are in the paddock or watching the racing. I’m always a little complacent when o return until the first practice then you remember as a chill goes down your spine as the first bike goes past at 100 and plenty on its back wheel 3 feet from where you stand. 👍
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 16, 2023 22:17:11 GMT 1
Good. My mind hasn't been blown for some time now...
Alex
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Post by peddrotzr on Sept 17, 2023 9:15:54 GMT 1
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