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The ISDT Centenary Celebration in Cumbria
The 370cc SWM was flying…actually literally as I never saw anything else for the rest of the Rally.
A silly fall (as they all are) at quite high speed downhill on gravel,
miss how sharp was the turn and finished in a ditch…
result after few hours at the local Hospital...
a presumed broken thumb…not again!
Yes, it was confirmed weeks later in London.
so, took many pain killers, a super “latex type” band very tightly and expertly fixed on my left by the paddock paramedic…and at last a large mechanical glove to cover it all!
Thank you to Mark Molineux for this superb picture and all his involvment with the event
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that came for this event and rode his 250 Cagiva..great stuff!
I have now a little stock of exhausts and some silencers for the 250 and 347/370 & 440cc TF1 models
the RS.GS full system
Quite a lot of English were present, but mostly French, Belgium and of course lots of Germans that are the main visitors beside Italians
a bit for everyone taste!
some more
enough everywhere to make a big damage to your walet
a proper SWM.... even if the gear box was a bit tricky
not great for the Hot Trod or the Ryedale Rally, but top restoration
Huumm...not sure of the forks and the throttle on this TF3 model (sorry!)
Lots of scooters
Another example of craziness when it’s too much demand…
A pair of Marzocchi AG2 rear shocks, the 375mm ones
with a single spring and not even in 12mm shafts…
asked price of 220 euros
and trust me when I say that they were leaking oil,
even just to pick them up from the ground and look at the chromed shaft properly,
dribbles of oil were apparent on the springs and everywhere…
at least the shafts were not rusty, but I would expect to pay only around 120 euros max
(will cost another 100 euros for a full restoration, kit, paint, bushes etc…)
but the weather was wet the rest of the weekend, but for bicycles from any decades, from road bikes to very interesting ones powered by a tiny 2 strokes engine, that was probably the biggest exposition of this kind and lots of these push bikes were sold and rolled out of the park ...
Equally, it was few vintage cars…mostly reproduced parts for the legendary Fiat 500 and other of the kind.
So, it was really worth a visit, an eye opening on some fantastic machines, and for parts….you will find most of it, but take a lot of more money than you may have speculated!
A Motobécane D55TT enduro from 1976/77
A french Manufactured motorcycle for once!
as you can see, in fair condition but mostly original.
it will be very-very nice.... one day!
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· Tidy up the garages (already bought some good shelving and boxes, so within 2 months I should know exactly what parts I have, which ones are for sale and the precious ones for the future)
· Build some SWM …mostly the Mini Cross and the Regolarita 50cc for the Telford Show
· Do some more exhausts, mostly working on the RS.GS front pipes and silencers
· Refurbish lots of rear shocks, from Marzocchi AG1, AG2.3, AG4 & the infamous MX580 and some Corte Cosso.
· Keep trying to keep fit
well, that are my plans up to January …yeah …it may happen!
aims for the rest of 2014
just do it... while you can!
Trail riding in Wales
another experience next year but this time in June!
from the 02nd till 05th
or from the 06th till 09th June
· 3-4 full days trail riding you favourite vinduro bike (bring a second one if you wish)
· Beautiful settings, great food (Breakfasts and tasty dinners) accommodation (our own independent cottage) and litle surprises…
· 6-8 riders only per group
Due to popular demand, 2 different sets of dates/groups for this year!
· Only one rule, be friendly and enjoy the ride! ….whatever the weather
contact me from this site for price
and more details if interested
that is it for this issue
hopefully lots of you see you at Telford
Cheers, Philippe.