March 12, 2016
Suter TT chance ‘came at wrong time’ for Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar reluctantly turned down the opportunity to ride the exotic Suter MMX 500 two-stroke at this year’s Isle of Man TT. Ulster’s most successful ever Irish National road racer was under consideration by the Swiss manufacturer to race the rare machine in the […]
March 12, 2016
Plater tests Norton at Jurby Steve Plater (on the bike) talks with seven-time TT winner Mick Grant and Norton technicians at the Jurby test earlier this week. (Photo: Peter Bull) The Norton racing team was at Jurby on Tuesday carrying out tests to the Aprilia-engined SG2. Test rider Steve Plater rode numerous laps round […]
March 12, 2016
TT promotor a step closer Short list of two bids to be discussed Manx Radio understands the appointment of a T.T. promoter will be discussed at next week’s Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday. A recommendation will be made to the April sitting of Tynwald. The aim is to move commercial aspects such as […]
March 12, 2016
Torque wrench? Looking to invest in a torque wrench today, almost at the turning point for putting the z back together after taking it apart. Looking for a torque wrench to do so properly, which torque specs will I be most using? For example halfords have two at the moment, 8-60nm (6-45 lbs ft) […]
March 12, 2016
65% off Halfords Advanced Socket Sets Anyone on the look out for a socket set should check out the deals Halfords have at the moment. There’s a 50% discount on all socket sets and an extra 15% off that price if you reserve it online and collect in store. They calculate the 15% on […]
March 12, 2016
1989 DR600 (Parts Wanted) I recently got my hands on a DR600 (Daker model) and was looking for a few items, just wondering if any of you might have a few bits lying around?? Or even know where to look, they’re getting hard to get at this stage?? Source: 1989 DR600 […]
March 12, 2016
Man with a Van (Birmingham to Ireland) It’s a bit of a long shot, but I was wondering if anybody is making the trip from Birmingham back across the water as I’ve bought a collection of parts that I need brought over?? Source: Man with a Van (Birmingham to Ireland)