big john

There is a story behind that flash of wallet inner lining! Our lad, David (or 'Feet-up Dave' as he is now called by the Huddersfield Clan), got round a very wet Scottish Six Days Trial. His Mum (Wee Jean) and I agreed that if he did the business and got round, finished, then he was entitled to a bonus! A bonus may I say I didn't get when I managed a very wet SSDT in 1977... I was invited on to the finish podium by 'Arch' & 'Mose' for comments on the week, just as David arrived and so I surprised him, by announcing that he had earned a bonus for his ride at the Scottish, he could choose any new bike of his choice from dealer Highland Leisure Sport. What did he do? He chose a new Montesa 4RT, dearest sodding bike on the planet, but a great bike for the SSDT!!! What can I say? BJ Wallet will be a bit lighter for a while methinks!!! Big John

Clarky? You number 61 then? Big John

All without using references: SSDT:- 158 - The Late Jimmy Stodart, Carnwath (Montesa) 247 - John Reynolds (Beamish Suzuki) 1 - Willie Dalling (Montesa) 40 Peter Cartright (Italjet) 239 ? 266 ? 146 - Martin Lampkin (SWM) 113 - John Whyte, Edinburgh (Montesa) 35 ? 94 ? 61 ? 112 - Nigel Birkett (Yamaha) 157 - Mick Andrews Pre-65 35 - Andy Johnston 29 - Terry Wright (Enfield) 38 - SSDT Rob Shepherd (Honda) 2 - Pre 65 George Greenlands Daughter 70 Colin Dommett 159 - Mick Andrews Big John

You know Charlie, I've been thinking about that for a few years, how long would it be before someone produced a "false face MK1 Concentric" to wrap around a modern carb! Hmmmm... you never know. Big John PS: Heard a rumour that the top three placed bikes are to be impounded for two hours after the event! Bet that got a few folk worried there?

Tell us more please? Big John

Come on man... stop dithering! Big John

Well? Big John

Oh the slagging I have to put up with! Big John

Hmmm... that bike looks familiar... think it's back in again under number 193 with a different jockey on board! Big John

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I guess Fort William must be quite a wet place, so it looks like I will have to pack some wet weather gear for my trip there! Big John

Long range forecast please? I need to know what to pack as time is pressing on! Big John

Munch = Wizard! Big John

I would have said at that temperature the fan should have come on by then. When you say drips a little oil is it blue? If so it could be anti-freeze as there is a breather from the coolant cap down to just under the front exhaust pipe and that would put out expanded coolant as these bikes unlike cars don't have an expansion tank. Some people mistake this for oil as the coolant has an 'oily' feel to it, but its bright blue in colour. I would get it checked by your supplying dealer assuming its a brand new bike. Big John

Lovely bike, nice restoration, worth having! Big John

If the rider is under 21 the premium loading by the underwriter is usually 100%, so the premium would be

HOE14D Date of First Registration 15 08 1966 Year of Manufacture Not Available Cylinder Capacity (cc) 441CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour BLACK Vehicle Type Approval null She's not taxed at the moment! Big John

Results on front page now. Big John

I think you mean the 'Bob MacGregor Two Day Trial' held at Killin? I don't think they are out yet, I've looked at the website! Try: http://www.lmcc.co.uk Tag on left says 'TRIALS' it has entry forms in there. Big John

Main problem I remember was the gearbox. Big John

My first Sherco (2000 model) was supplied with a digit missing from the VIN, I had to have the Police inspect it and they used a numeral die to stamp the missing digit on the frame so it corresponded with the V5C! Big John

Oh yes, they were very common in the 1960's, everyone had them....not! Big John

Big John...uses and recommends... 'Belgom Alu'. I used to use Solvol Autosol, but mainly use it on chrome brightwork now. Belgom Alu gives a very good finish! Big John Legal disclaimer: (Big John has no financial or otherwise connection with the product Belgom Alu and endorses its use without financial gain!)

It's not me, but I know of the bike that is being collected....it's final destination being France? How's that for detective work? Big John

Was the clutch slipping or doing anything odd Ross? Big John

Nice try Bo! ....pst!, I'll go twenty quid! Big John