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  1. Derek Cranfield Riding Trials For 60 Years!

    in UK Trials Talk

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    The Normandy MCC are running their Arthur Repton Memorial Trial this coming Sunday the 11th on a new piece of MOD Land at Deepcut, Surrey.


    This is the first round of this years Thames Valley Trials Combine Championship and it will also be celebrating the evergreen Derek Cranfield's 60th Anniversary, yes that's right 60 years of riding motor cycle trials, Derek told us his first event was the January T.V.T.C. Trial in 1955, I don't think there are many that can say they have been riding for 60 years and still winning his class.The TVTC combine along with Witley & DMCC his lifelong club, will be making a small presentation before the start to commemorate this milestone.


    Anyone wishing to come along and watch the day the venue can be found just off the B3015 Deepcut Bridge Road, and will be signed from the A30 by the American Golf Roundabout and the junction of the B311 and B3015.


    Or visit the club's website at www.normandymcc.co.uk or the combine website www.thamesvalleytrials.co.uk where you will find a map.


  5. Graham Manthorpe

    in UK Trials Talk

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    Local rider and trial organiser Graham Manthorpe who was a member and helped many trials clubs in the south east, sadly passed away on 19th August, his funeral will be on Tuesday 2nd September at Worth Crematorium, West Sussex. Only flowers from the family at the funeral, but any donations to either Chestnut Tree House or Rocking Horse Childrens Charities. Our sincere condolence to his wife Sarah, sons Joel and Adam.

  6. Swm Gear Lever

    in SWM

    Posted

    Thanks again for the replies, I managed to repair it, which will hopefully last a while, I'll keep an eye out for a replacement though.
    For info this is it, I don't think its an original?

    IMG 0627

    Maybe a Can-Am one as the clutch cover that came with the engine in the bike was a Can-Am one.

  14. Swm Condensor

    in SWM

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    Hi all

    I am thinking of moving my condensor to up by the coil under the tank, and while I am at it put a second one there.

    Can anyone suggest a type of condensor they have used which has worked OK and where to get it?

    Looking around there are lots of different types from various bikes.

    I was thinking one with a bracket to make it easy to mount, is there a specific specification I should look for?

    Mr. Nolan has lent me one with .59 Italy 10F stamped on it

    Mick

  23. Did An Swm Ever Have A White Frame?

    in SWM

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies guys.

    Martin once I have a list of things I need I will be in touch.

    Yes its odd the frame does not look like its been black in the past and the tank does not have any signs of yellow on it, plenty of rust though! but very little inside.

    I'll strip it down and clean it up and then decide whether to go 'normal' colour scheme or have something a little different.

    Mick

  24. Did An Swm Ever Have A White Frame?

    in SWM

    Posted · Edited by mick

    Hi all, after a few years of talking about it I finally bought a twin shock, and here it is what a beauty!!

    http://www.normandym...ry/IMG_6444.JPG

    OK so its going to need a lot of work to get it right, however under all the grime frame and side panels are not that bad.

    The engine is going to need a complete rebuild and a barrel as that's missing, but for what I paid for it I expected that.

    My question to you guys that know, was there ever a SWM in this colour scheme as it seems to be original rather than repainted or powder coated?

    The panel on the seems to suggest its a 320 from 1980

    http://www.normandym...ry/IMG_6445.JPG

    I wanted to know if I should keep this colour scheme if it was original or change it to the Black

    and Yellow.

    Any ideas?

  25. Normandy Mcc Charity Camping Weekend 17-19Th August

    in Trials Reviews & Previews

    Posted

    Camping Weekend and Trial at Sethern, Dunsfold, Surrey.

    17th to 19th August, camping from Friday PM @ £5:00 per night, per unit.

    Water and Toilets on site.

    Sat AM setting out course for Sunday trial

    Sat PM practice for anyone @ £10:00 (to cover ins. etc)

    Tuition to riders who would like it from top Experts, also £10:00

    If sufficient will set out a few little sections for under 10’s.

    Late afternoon their will be an Auction please if you have anything not just M/C

    related you would like to donate to this please bring it along or get it

    to club secretary (01932 889311).

    We already have some items including a new boxed Nintendo Wii!

    Evening BBQ, Sausages, burgers, and by popular demand chilli and rice,

    beware the sec is also doing more mandarin punch (adults only).

    Sausages, burgers etc supplied by the one and only Rob Mussell,

    Woods Butchers, Camp Road, Farnborough Hants.

    All Food & Drink is a donation min £3pp.

    Sunday it’s the Club trial a round of the club championship

    For more information sponsorship forms etc check the Normandy Website

    All profits from the weekend will go to Shine ( Spina bifida - Hydrocephalus - Information - Networking - Equality)

  
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