dabber Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Seems to be some chat around saying Dave Taylor did a full lap of the TT course in the seventies (it's clear he didnt), but did a quick search on Youtube for Dave Taylor TT and found this gem........ John Noakes, Trials, Shep, what's not to like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8cTRSV6dLI 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 "How do I get out of this one!?" Great video! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) I was at Union Mills when Dave Taylor passed on his attempt. I think he was credited with having achieved success despite, I think it was said, a couple of momentary touchdowns. I'm sure my TL 250 was even heavier than the impression given by John Noakes on lifting it? Edited August 19, 2016 by 2stroke4stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) "dabber" posted: "Seems to be some chat around saying Dave Taylor did a full lap of the TT course in the seventies (it's clear he didn't)" He did, as I recall about the year Dougie was born. Good if his effort is being recognised now. Edited August 19, 2016 by cleanorbust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_g Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 The fact Dave did it on an XT500 is a feat in itself, I was fortunate enough to be a friend of Dave and he was years ahead of his time in his achiievements, only Doug Demokos bettered Daves distance, but he used a motor on the front wheel to keep it spinning, as this acted like a gyroscope and helped him balance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Anyone remember the ossalots (I think that is what they were called) they did a lap of Olivers Mount at Scarborough, side by side on their back wheels in the 70s. I think it was 250 MARs they were on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffmutt Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I think you will find it was Ocelots from Guisbrough, Messrs Smith and Buckworth. Trev Buckworth still rides the occasional trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Is there any reason for this date? I would of thought it would make more promotional sense to do it during the Manx GP weekend which is also Manx 2 day trial. Or even at the TT itself where thousands will be lining the 37 & three quarter mile route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Its going to take him a good couple of hours to get around and I just can't see that fitting into the race programmes as they stand, but also at TT there is Monster sponsorship to consider! Its going to be very interesting and I'm quite looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 The fact Dave did it on an XT500 is a feat in itself, I was fortunate enough to be a friend of Dave and he was years ahead of his time in his achiievements, only Doug Demokos bettered Daves distance, but he used a motor on the front wheel to keep it spinning, as this acted like a gyroscope and helped him balance. Were the foot rests not moved up near top shock mounts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_g Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I know he had something like a YZ250 with footrests moved up, the XT may have done too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_g Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Just read the update on Dougie's wheelie attempt and seen he too has a motor on the front wheel, makes Dave Taylors attempt even more commendable 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 http://www.trialscentral.com/headline-stories/18569-dougie-lampkin-wheelie-challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Quite the purpose built bike , But still , wheeling for a couple of hours nonstop ! More power to ya Dougie !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.lucas Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 that front wheel motor belongs in the bin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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