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Vol. 2 Issue 14FEBRUARY 2012
TRIALS&
TRIBULATIONS
THE EASTERN FOURSTROKE ASSOCIATION &THE ANGLIA CLASSIC TRIALS CLUB
MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Talmag Trial148 Dave Blanchard, Ariel
Chairman Ted gives friend of the EFA 'a good coat of looking at'Photo Mick Brown.
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El President Ian PreedyLife Vice President Wilf BraybrookPresident (Vice) Chris KearneyChairman Ted SmithClub Secretary Rob Sayers 29 Roman Way, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9LN
Tel: 01787 370180, Mobile: 078556074292E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer Dave KentCommittee Brian Fletcher, Bob Drane Graham Braybrook,Chris MaceChampionship Recorder Colin TavernerTrials & Tribulations Editor Chris Canham 10 The Close, Waldingfield Road Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2QA Tel: 01787 374399, Mobile: 07963467922 email: [email protected]
Membership Secretary June Kent 30 Clayhall Place, Acton Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 0BT 01787 379192
email: [email protected]
Disclaimer - The articles and comments published herein do not necessar-ily represent the views of the Eastern Fourstroke Association, they are theopinions of individual contributors and are published with a view that freeexpression promotes discussion and interest.
THE REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL
ACTC Secretary Kevin DavieMobile: 07801 138769
email: [email protected]
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PRE-UNITTrevor Baker 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 66 1stMark Fletcher 10 10 10 10 9 10 59 2ndGuy Stanley 8 7 9 24 3rdGraham Braybrook 9 8 17Ray Hum 8 8Tony Woods RETUNITTrevor Hill 8 10 8 9 9 9 9 62 1stColin Sadler 9 9 10 9 8 8 8 61 2ndChris Canham 7 6 9 7 6 35 3rdJohn Kendall 10 10 10 30Daniel Carter 10 10 20Gordon Blackburn 10 10Colin Rose 8 8Alan Robinson 7 7A. Abraham 7 7Bruce Davie 5 5
TWO STROKEDave Spurgeon 9 9 10 10 8 9 55 1stGraham Braybrook 8 9 9 9 9 10 54 2ndJohn Kendall 10 10 10 30 3rdJohn Beasley 6 6 7 7 26Greg Bradley 7 6 5 7 25Mike Smith 8 6 8 22Mark Fletcher 10 9 19Brian Fletcher 7 8 15Kevin Plummer 10 10Kevin Hood 8 8Chris Cook 7 7Dave Godley 5 5Terry Sewell 4 4Jason Sogournay 3 3Ryan Hyde RET
E.F.A CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011
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PEDRO’S PATTERNot a lot to report, I thought trials was a
winter sport but hey you've spent Sun-day mornings uner the duvet, approx twen-ty members rode the Dabber's trial on 2ndJan. 3 laps, 15 sections, 1 route. Quite en-terprising with 120 entry riding what yerbrung!! But it worked and was seeminglyenjoyed. Doug Theabold (get your tyres 'ere(not any longer I’m afraid - Ed.)), GaryEaves, clean all the way, young Daniel Cart-er had great rides for 1 as did PaulHoughton, Dave Godley 3, Greg Radley 4competitive as ever. Daniel's dad John hada turn when forks detached from frame,engineering fault by bike builder (not John)bruised chest, another bike 'appeared' andhe finished.Elsewhere the 'long - distance' trialers wentand enjoyed themselves Joe Stollery seem-ingly being star of the show maybe one of'them' can scribe a screed!!? John Ruthmakes regular sorties into Kent for normally'sensible' trials. I didn't make it to LittleBealings, understand it went well and wasenjoyed. Practice at Raydon produced somenew faces & machines including young JoeJacob's young brother now being nurturedby dad Brian, history being repeated? I wishhim well! Joe went to Aussie in November topursue his progressive speedway career,unfortunately broke a ankle 2nd time out,now able to get a boot on let's hope he staysrite way up when he's let loose again. Auto-jumbles have been occupying several mem-bers weekends seeking the elusive carb. orwheel together with the socialising andknowledge? swapping + burger eating!! Irecently read a article about the redoubta-ble Harold Taylor a name many of youyoungsters will not be familiar with, thisgentleman lost a leg at age 12 to blood poi-soning but pursued his motorcycling com-petitively duly selected for British I.S.D.Tteam in 1948, held in Italy. His outfit a1000cc Vincent (the super bike of the peri-od) and a Watsonian sidecar which wasclose hitched to ‘bike due to absent leg. AJohn Broadhead was engaged as 'passenger'(that title is a misnomer as anyone who haswill confirm) more so with Harold's limita-tion. The outfit was well 'sorted', all wheelsbeing q/d and interchangeable dual sprock-
ets as the outfit was driven to & from theevent, sidecar had passenger operatedbrake and Harold had both rear brake &gear lever on right hand side. Dunlops cameup with tyres that supposedly could be fit-ted by hand due to supple sidewalls (not myexperience of 4ply 'universals' however!) atyre could be affected in 5mins, I guessteamwork and John came into his own.They ended the week with a 'bronze' one oftwo awarded to 'chairs'. As transport formy Matchless/J.A.P grass bike in 1957 Ihad 1927 B S A 770 cc V twin, scaffoldboard on sidecar chassis. This also had in-terchangeable wheels, my ride to work bikewas a 1949 350 Matchless it took threetimes as long to get wheels out compared toBSA, progress? However I digress, Harold &John in 1949 BSA offered them a SunbeamS7 & chair, no personal experience of thismodel, a neighbour had one at a later date,grey porridge!, however our formidable duowon a gold despite several drive shaft chang-es and wiping off their one and only footreston day 6! These few facts no doubt front alotta lotta of effort and ingenuity! Haroldwent on to become team manager for manyyears to national teams successfully aroundthe world. Very much a mainstay of ACUcompetition scene, much appreciated byteam members and supporters. Nearerhome our own Bob Drane has a article at-tributed to him in Trail magazine I have yetto read it but hope it does him proud! Manyof you will not be aware of the time and ef-fort Bob has spent protecting and promot-ing our sport effectively all his working lifeone way and another. He has for many re-cent years spent hours at county councilmeetings fighting 'our corner' on land rightsand usage and many enjoyable hours havebeen spent by scores of trail riders follow-ing the feet - up, stand up figure manyhundreds of miles down Essex byways. Hisskills were honed piloting Bantam &Greeves machines in eastern centre trialsfrom the '60s he likes nothing more than amuddy rut!! Now piloting modern mountsand quietly enjoying the countryside andthe company, look afterhim! Ride careful useyour mirrors! Adios!
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Stedall metal turning lathe4 inch chuck on makers cast ironstand, space needed, £95.Would consider swapping for BSAor Royal Enfield parts, cash eitherway. Brian Farmer01206 862990 or 07952150423
AJS 350Frame with Girling rear and forks, many wheels, complete engine,
gearbox, chain cases, tank, many oil tanks and toolboxes plus boxes ofbits too numerous to list.
I dismantled the bike many years ago to store because of space andadded to it, hence the extra wheels etc.
The whole lot must be worth £300 or v.n.o.Roy Bannister 01702 545600
Bultaco Sherpa 250 1975.Registered 1976. Tax and MOTuntil end March. Clean and tidy,runs well. £875Please phone or e-mail forfurther details or photos.Martyn Franklyn 01702 555352(home)[email protected]
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM OPENSouthend & District Motor Cycle Cluib DATE . 26th February 2012TRIAL Royal Oak Pit, Danbury, Essex ACU PERMIT No.This event is held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union, the Standing Discipline Regulations of the ACU
and the Eastern Centre, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued for the meeting.The ACU National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook.
Entry declaration: I/we the undersigned apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof:l I/we hereby declare that I/we have had the opportunity to read, and that I/we understand the National Sporting Code of the
ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agreeto be bound by them.
l I/we further declare that I/we are physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am/we are competent to do so.l I/we confirm that I/we understand the nature and type of event we are entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept
the same notwithstanding that such risks may involve negligence on the part of the organisers or officials.l I/we confirm that the machine(s) as described below which I/we compete on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose.l I/we confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway, the machine(s) described below shall be insured
as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that it/they will comply with the regulations in respectthereof.
l I/we agree that I am/we are required to register our arrival by "signing on" at the designated place not less than 30 minutesprior to commencement of my/our practice or first competition, whichever occurs first.
l I/we enclose the entry fee of £ . . . . . . . . . . .Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport: I/we understand that by taking part in this event I/we are exposed to a risk ofdeath, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I/we acknowledge that even in the event thatnegligence on the part of the ACU, the promoter, the organising club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties ontheir behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I/we may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury willalways be my/our voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.
I/we have read the above and acknowledge that my/our participation in motorsport is entirely at my/our own risk.
Rider's signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOB (under 18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger's signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOB (under 18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For riders and passengers under 18 years of age - I accept the above conditions of entry to this event and give my approval:
Signature of parent or person with parental responsibility: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Riders and Passengers under 18 years of age who cannot produce a valid ACU Competition Licence/Trials Registration mustalso complete a Parental Agreement form (Single Event) in addition to this entry form.
RIDERSurname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First name(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DATE: 26th February 2012 Start: 10:30amVENUE: ROYAL OAK PIT, DANBURY, ESSEX, CM3 4RJACU PERMIT No: TBA OPEN PERMITOFFICIALS: TBACLUB STEWARD: TBACLERK OF THE COURSE: Martin Cross (license No. 30279)SECRETARY OF THE MEETING:
Margaret SpurgeonRosebank, Softwater Lane,
Hadleigh, Benfleet,SS7 2NE
JURISDICTION: Held under the NSC and the Standing DisciplineRegulations of the ACU and the EASTERN CENTRE, theseSupplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions which willhave the force of these Regulations. Open to ACU affiliatedmembers of the Eastern Centre.COURSE: approx 4 laps of 10 sections - multiroute course - all onprivate land.MARKING: As per TSR 22B - Non-stop basis.ENTRIES: To be made on the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM andforwarded to the Secretary of the Meeting with a fee of £14.00(adult), £12.00 (youth) or £16.00 (sidecars) which includesInsurance Premiums, Licence Subscription and all levies.Please make cheques payable to SOUTHEND D.M.C.C.ENTRIES CLOSE: 20th FebruaryCLASSES: SOLO, Rigid, Pre-unit, Unit, 2 Stroke, Twin Shock,Youth & Pre ‘65 SidecarsROUTE: Hard Championship/ Middle/Easy/Sidecar & Ridgid
This entry form to be used only by the members of the EasternFourstroke Association riding non-championship routes.
PRE 70 AND TWINSHOCK TRIAL(including round 1 of EC Pre 70 Championship)
Affiliated to the Eastern Centre Auto Cycle Union
Southend & DistrictMotor Cycle Club
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DATE: 12th February 2012 Signing On from 9:30 Start: 10:30am
VENUE: SNAQUE PIT, BELCHAMP, NR SUDBURY, SUFFOLKACU PERMIT No:OFFICIALS:CLUB STEWARD: TBA
CLERK OF THE COURSE: Chris Mace (license No. 38767)SECRETARY OF THE MEETING:
Howard PlushSomewhere in East Anglia
JURISDICTION: Held under the NSC and the Standing DisciplineRegulations of the ACU and the EASTERN CENTRE, theseSupplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions which willhave the force of these Regulations. Open to ACU affiliatedmembers of the Eastern Fourstroke Association riding Pre-65 Solomachines, invited EFA members riding Twinshock machines andEFA Youth members..COURSE: approx 4 laps of 10 sections - multiroute course - all onprivate land.MARKING: As per TSR 22B - Non-stop basis.ENTRIES: To be made on the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM andforwarded to the Secretary of the Meeting with a fee of £12.00(adult), £8.00 (youth) which includes Insurance Premiums, LicenceSubscription and all levies.Please make cheques payable to EFA.ENTRIES CLOSE: One hour before the start.CLASSES: SOLO, Rigid, Pre-unit, Unit, 2 Stroke, Twin Shock,Youth.ROUTE: Hard, 50/50, Easy
Pre 1965 Trials Club
PRE 65 AND TWINSHOCK TRIAL
Affiliated to the Eastern Centre Auto Cycle Union
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Closed to ClubEastern Fourstroke Association DATE . . 12th February 2012TRIAL Snaque Pit, Belchamp ACU PERMIT No.This event is held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union, the Standing Discipline Regulations of the ACU
and the Eastern Centre, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued for the meeting.The ACU National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook.
Entry declaration: I/we the undersigned apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof:l I/we hereby declare that I/we have had the opportunity to read, and that I/we understand the National Sporting Code of the
ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agreeto be bound by them.
l I/we further declare that I/we are physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am/we are competent to do so.l I/we confirm that I/we understand the nature and type of event we are entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept
the same notwithstanding that such risks may involve negligence on the part of the organisers or officials.l I/we confirm that the machine(s) as described below which I/we compete on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose.l I/we confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway, the machine(s) described below shall be insured
as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that it/they will comply with the regulations in respectthereof.
l I/we agree that I am/we are required to register our arrival by "signing on" at the designated place not less than 30 minutesprior to commencement of my/our practice or first competition, whichever occurs first.
l I/we enclose the entry fee of £ . . . . . . . . . . .
Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport: I/we understand that by taking part in this event I/we are exposed to a risk ofdeath, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I/we acknowledge that even in the event thatnegligence on the part of the ACU, the promoter, the organising club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties ontheir behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I/we may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury willalways be my/our voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.
I/we have read the above and acknowledge that my/our participation in motorsport is entirely at my/our own risk.
Rider's signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOB (under 18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For riders and passengers under 18 years of age - I accept the above conditions of entry to this event and give my approval:
Signature of parent or person with parental responsibility: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Riders and Passengers under 18 years of age who cannot produce a valid ACU Competition Licence/Trials Registration mustalso complete a Parental Agreement form (Single Event) in addition to this entry form.
RIDERSurname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First name(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Little Bealings Trial
Clockwise:5, Steve Cook, 250 Ossa.15, Chris McKenzie, 250 Ossa.38, Sidge Kenny, 325 Suzuki.16, ‘Unknown rider’ falling offagain!
Photo’s Sarah Pateman
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Talmag Trial
Clockwise:172, Ted Smith350 RE in action.73, Trevor Baker410 Matchless75, Andy Prill500 Ariel, making acomeback.
Photo’s Mick Brown
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Sunday 11th March 2012 Start: 10.30amAMCA Authorisation No. AMCA/CT/3314Clerk of the Course: Mick BrownSecretary of the Meeting: Bruce Davie, 8 St. Marys Road, Aingers Green,Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8NNTel 01206 250096
Course: approx. 3 or 4 laps of 10 or 12 sections, all on private land.Routes: Easy, 50/50, Hard
Marking: Will be 1,2,3,5, NON STOP.
Classes: Rigid, Pre-unit, Unit, 2 stroke, T/Shock and Youth (15 to 18)Entries will be accepted from members of the EFA and other invited riders onthe official entry form.Entry fees, £12 adult, £10 youth. A competitor becomes a member of the AngliaClassic Trials Club for the day of the event. If you are a member of the AMCA,please quote your membership number.Entries close half hour before start. Cheque's must be made payable to:ANGLIA CLASSIC TRIALS CLUB or ACTC.Notice: Helmets must be worn & it is recommended that you wear other appro-priate protective clothing. Excessively noisy machines will be barred.Riding over the field and any other prohibited areas is forbidden and any riderseen doing this will be disqualified. A map will be displayed at the start showingthese areas. Please keep to the marked route.All dogs to be kept on leads.
Observers: Please assist the organisers by bringing with you someone who isprepared to observe. Training given.
Results On:
www.anglia-classic-trials-club.co.uk
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www.eastern-fourstroke-association.co.uk
ANGLIA CLASSIC TRIALS CLUBAffiliated to the Amateur Motor Cycle Association
The Wrabness TrialPre 65 & Twinshock Trial.
Priory Farm, Wheatsheaf Lane, Wrabness, Essex.CO11 2TN(Off the B1352 Mistley to Harwich Road)
Map Reference TM 167310
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ENTRY FORM The Wrabness Trial 11th March 2012Declaration: Motor Sport can be dangerous and may involve injury or death. You mustread and agree to the following declaration and paragraphs below, which are designed to cre-ate a legally binding relationship in return for you being allowed to enter and compete.1. I confirm that the information in this entry form and the information and my acceptance to theterms of my competition licence are correct.2. I confirm that I understand the nature of the competition I am entering and I am competent to takepart.3. I confirm that any vehicle I use will comply with the regulations and will be safe and fit for use inthe competition.4. Before taking part in the event, I will ensure (unless prohibited) that I have inspected the venue,the track and the facilities and geographical features and that I am satisfied that it is safe for me tocompete.5. I will not take part if I have any doubt about my ability or the safety of the venue.6. I accept that the competition in motor sport may involve the risk of injury or death and I agree totake part at my own risk.7. Before taking part in the event, I will read and be bound by and comply with general regulations,any supplemental and final instructions issued by the AMCA, the organisers and the circuit ownersand the regulatory body.8. I will not participate whilst under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs and that if I am tak-ing any prescribed medication, I will inform the event organiser and seek approval to participate be-fore taking part.
Riders Signature: __________________________________________Date____________
*Date of Birth (if under 18) ________AMCA Membership No..______________________
Riders Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ Post Code: ____________
Telephone: ____________________________ email:_______________________________
Class Entered: __________Route: ____________Machine:__ _____________CC: _____
*Parent/Guardian Declaration and Agreement: to allow the applicant to enter the com-petition you must agree to the matters set out below, which are designed to create legal obligationson you. Sign below only if you agree.
I (print name) ____________________________________ I am the parent/legal guardian.I have read the entry form and declaration completed by the applicant and confirm the answers are true.a) I confirm that he/she is competent to take part in the event and that any vehicle which he/she willuse is safe and fit for competition.b) I will, before allowing him/her to take part, satisfy myself that the course and the facilities are safeand will inspect same.c) I also AGREE that if the applicant should sustain any injury from any cause whilst taking part inthe event and as a result bring a claim for compensation against you or the organisers or officials orsponsors or entrants or owners of the venue. I WILL INDEMNIFY AND PAY BACK TO YOU anysum which you may be required to pay as a result of such a claim.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________ Date: ________
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Additional contact details:Kelly at BB Embroidery, Brookfield, Tey Road, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2LQ
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Talmag Trial
No. 12 Colin Sadler, 248 RE, attacks the final climb of Hungry Hill.
Photo Mick Brown.
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When I moved down toCambridge from Shropshire
with a young family in 1980 Ibrought my Triumph cub and C15engine with me as I hoped tocontinue riding in the flatlands ofEast Anglia. In those days theMotor Cycle News covered off roadsport, Venables had a columncalled The Sporting Scene and weall filled in official entry forms wellbefore the closing date. The worldwasn’t flat; we knew that, becausewe had had a continental and a fareastern invasion of motorcycleswhich finished off the Britishrubbish. For my part I was quite happyon the English rubbish and foundmyself the only rider in the Cam-bridge Matchless Club on a Britishbike and over the years I have most-ly kept going on them. KTM andYamaha enduro solos and sidecaroutfits have come and gone, theWelsh two day and the Powys arehappy memories, 30 years later I’mstill here and still find that a oneday trial gives me the most satisfac-tion and fun, circuit days at Mallo-ry and Cadwell were terrific, I triedspeedway at Kings Lynn for threeyears and would freely admit that Iwouldn’t have the nerve for thatnow. You can blame Norman Blake-more for this letter as I started rid-ing with the EFA in the early 80’sand enjoyed your trials immenselyas you were mostly on pre 65 fourstrokes and I had a ridged 500 BSAby then which I really got on with.
(That’s another story). Recently Isaw Norman on a Fantic at a trialand jokingly said that it onlyseemed like yesterday when he wasthe ace on an Ariel HT5. His reply,
“You do realise Guy, that was nearly30 years ago” made me think thatmaybe I was getting old but I’dheard some terrible stories aboutTiptree jam, what it could do to youif taken in excess, so I concludedthere was nothing wrong with meand Norman ought to change hismedication. And then in your Novembernewsletter Norman wrote telling ushow wonderful the good old dayswere when we all had steel tanks,square wheels and no ground clear-ance, the prince of darkness sup-plied our sparks and exhaust andcarburettor tuning was primitive tosay the least, but we didn’t knowany better so that was alright. I cansympathise with all this but we arestill here, some of us are cheatingon the pre 65 front (just like Millerin the early 60’s) and some of uswant to ride modern or even twostrokes which I am occasionallyguilty of. We all fit the latest tyre,decent electrics and it’s only a mat-ter of time before Norman offers‘Genuine rust effect gas filled com-pound sprung variably damped pre65 shock absorbers’. We can all livequite happily with that and just goout there and ride our bikes and inthat respect not much has reallychanged. What has changed is the differ-ence of ability between the best
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email: [email protected]
PlonkaroundRaydon Pit, Wades Lane, Raydon, Suffolk (Grid Ref TM043389)
Saturday 18th February 2012Gates will open at noon.
Trials practise for:Pre 65 solos • Pre 65 sidecars • Twin Shocks
Youths/Juniors • Twin Shock sidecars
rider on the best bike and the worstrider on the worst bike and how onearth are you to lay out a section tosuit everyone, that is a problemthat wont go away, non-stop, wonthelp much at club level, as Putter-ing Pedrosa remarked in the Janu-ary issue 50/50 is good (aren’t welucky to have a Honda works riderwriting for us) but it’s hard worklaying sections out to suit everyone.For the Brian Stonebridge TrophyTrial it takes me nearly threemonths to plan, get consent formssigned by landowners and do a 16mile route which is compatible withthe respective cropping on the 6different farms we visit and meetsall the latest cross compliance regu-lations thrown at us by those awful-ly nice people at Brussels. So far Iam part of a very competent teamplus Cambridge and Essex countycouncils and the police have beenvery co-operative it is very reward-ing to plan and take part in moderntrials be they Miller, Rickman or
any long distance event of a happyclub trial. My personal conclusion is thatI’m going to carry on riding trials,preferably on some old clunker of aBritish four stroke which has beenput together in the farm workshop(Puttering Pedrosa mentioned ascrap yard which is open to inter-pretation.) I will enjoy tackling sec-tions at whatever level I can man-age though I seem to have lost inter-est in the results by the time theycome out. I will also try to thankeveryone as I go but I get into somedire straits at times so forgive me ifI forget. Without wishing to offendanyone out there I don’t see anyreason to change my attitude and Iremain grateful to the sport and itssupporters and contributors fromthe highest to the lowest level. If you end up reading this thenyou should also feel sorry for youeditor who must be hard up for acopy.
Guy Stanley
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For the past few months the oldman has been hoarding, beaver-
ing and tinkering away in his shedat Halstead, slowly but surely amodified Crusader frame has been‘cut and shut’ to accept a 500 Nor-ton Alloy motor and gearbox. Home-made Magnesium fork yokes,Enfield Alloy hubs and more recent-ly an alloy speedway clutch, all ofthese bits and pieces have beenfound, adapted, drilled and light-ened to keep engine and gearbox asnarrow as possible. Just before Christmas I had anexcited phone call from the oldman who having recently startedthis machine – minus an exhaust,petrol tank, mudguards and seat –thought it a good idea to ascertainthe weight of it, telling me excitedly
“she’s about 205 pounds within alittle.” Having shown interest allthrough this project I have becomeaware that I’m steadily going greenwith envy! So much so that ondowning the receiver I straightaway weighed my own machinewhich was 245 pounds. Spent Christmas with family atHalstead and after a couple of daysof festive jollities it was ‘shed’ time.Now having time to study this ma-chine I was practically ‘green to thegills’. “Shall we start her up?” saidthe old man, so with a lawnmowerpetrol tank and an old Monobloccarb he swung her over, two kicksand ‘Ahoy Ahoy’ she lives andbreathes. Checking that the oil wascirculating and no leaks on the
homemade Ali oil tank, suddenlyDisaster! The oil return pipe hadspat itself off, therefore oil wasgushing everywhere. ‘Whoo up!’valve lifter into action – ‘What thebloody ‘ells the matter here?” “Passthat big screwdriver Boy I’ll tightenher right up!”... So kicked overagain with some carburettor adjust-ment, managing a reasonable tickover and ‘Whoa’ more oil decora-tion… now spat off the other end!That’s them poxy Jubilee clips.Bloody ole pattern things ain’tworth a ****! Screwdriver back intoaction. “They won’t come off again”he said with confidence. ThankChrist for that I thought as a poolof oil was making its way towardsmy new Christmas slippers!! This time with a more leisurelykick she once again burst into life,ticking over with a nice sharp crackoff the pilot then once again the oilpipe decided to do its ‘Hissing Sid’impression and flew off “Christthat’s some oil pump you’ve got inthere Dad!” “I can’t make it out Son”
“Perhaps the unions are too small –you sure you haven’t over filled theoil tank?” “Course I ain’t”. Then oncloser inspection realised that theoil return and feed pipes were differ-ent colours one with black oil andone clear – “You sure you got themthe right way round Dad?” “CourseI’ave what do you think I am, a Wal-ly?” So taking off the return oil pipeand undoing the oil tank cap, start-ed her up so that the pipe was re-
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turning straight into the top of theoil tank, then after running for acouple of minutes both pipesturned black – “Ahh” sighed the oldman, who then cut the engine –
“Silly old bugger – know what I’vedone don’t ya…!” “No Dad what’sthat?” I replied innocently. On pick-ing up long screw driver and pok-ing it down the return union ontank a ‘dink dink’ noise was heard –
“I haven’t drilled the bloody thingout- no wonder she kept spittingthe pipes off – silly old fool!” Think-ing to myself intelligence is no bar-rier to stupidity I asked him if thisepisode was to remain safely withinthe workshop walls or broadcasted –
“Tell who you bloody well like” wasthe reply. So I say to all others riders withaged fathers (Eaves, Fletchler, Can-ham, Gibb etc.) if you happen to befollowing the old mans scientificengineering wizardry and some-thing like this happens put pen to
paper leaving no detail unturnedand send it to Chris for perpetuity!
John Daly
A.G.MThe EFA/ACTC 2012 AGM will be held at “The Alma” next
club night, the 6th March.Proceedings will start when Chairman Ted is ready.
A buffet will be laid on as an encouragement to attend.The AGM is usually one of the best, if not the best, attended club
night of the year. The majority of clubs of whatever disciplinemust be envious of our AGM attendances - is it perhaps the way
the Revolutionary Council is constructed?So, if you want a plateful of food, to collect one of our awards, orjust to see and heckle the winner of the ‘Po’ then “The Alma” is
the place to be on the 6th March.See you there!
one of our members who is aretired trials rider, moto
crosser and sidecar passenger,decided to join his fellow Thurs-day trail riders and fill up withShell V-Power fuel. Not for thehigher octane but because of thereduced ethanol content. The bikedidn’t quite run as well as expect-ed and after a stoppage no matterhow much kicking and pushingthe poor old bike was subjected toit wouldn’t start at all - not even asplutter. A check of the tank re-vealed all. It was V-Power all right,- V-power DIESEL!! And his name?Mr Jim Patey.
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Mem
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For
2012
Just
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These events have been supplied in good faith but neither the Editor nor theE.F.A. cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or cancellations of any
event.
Above is an edited version of Mick Browns’ ‘Keeping Track’ fixture list. To getyour copy or to include an event in ‘Keeping Track!’ contact Mick Brown on,
01206 250462 or email:[email protected]
February 12February 18February 26February 26
March 6March 10/11March 11March 18March 25March 25March 25March 25April 3April 6 (Good Fri)April 8April 15April 15April 27 (Friday)
April 28
April 29May 1May 4/5May 20May 20
EFAMid Anglia MCCSouthend DMCCSomerton Classic MCC
EFAJersey ClassicACTCWest of England MCCClocks Go ForwardEFADabbersGolden Valley MCCEFAWoodbridge & DMCCEFABraintree & DMCCSomerton Classic MCCVMCC Essex
VMCC Essex
Dabbers Charity TrialEFAE & D MCCACTC, Charity TrialStratford-upon-Avon
ACUAMCAACU
AMCA
AMCAAMCAACU
ACUAMCAACU
ACUACUACU
AMCAVMCC
VMCC
AMCA
ACUAMCAACU
Snaque PitPlonkers Practice, Raydon Pit, 12 noonRoyal Oak Pits, Danbury, P70 Champs.Classic Trial, Binegar Quarry, SheptonMalletClub Night & AGM at the AlmaJersey Classic two day trialWrabness TrialSMP Vic Ashford Trial
Chattisham TrialSouth Runcton, Downham Market.SMP Cotswold Cup TrialClub Night at the AlmaBlaxhall TrialRoger Birch Mem.Trial, Gt. Br’mly TBC.Long Distance Open Trial, Gosfield TBCClassic Trial, Rooks Mount, Stoford120 m Byway Run, Museum of Power,Langford90 m Bluebell Run, Museum of Power,LangfordStowbridge Farm, Stretham, Cambs.Club Night at the AlmaPre 65 Scottish.Bromley Brook, (tbc)SMP Sam Cooper Union Jack Trial
Trials and Tribulations would like to say a big “THANK YOU”to Keith Fitz-John, Pedro, Mick Brown, Sarah Pateman, John
Daly, Peter Sigournay & Guy Stanleyfor their articles and photographs contributed this month.
LOOK OUT NEXT MONTH for Keith's excellent article on preservinga genuine C15T.
KEEPING TRACK! February 2012
Fixture list of Classic Trials in East Anglia & some further afield
STOP PRESSThe Department of the Environment are trying to trace the location of a Honda motorcy-cle emitting vast quantities of black smoke last seen in the Braintree/Marks Tey area.
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