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by mervnoble
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: Engines (Include cc in description!)
Topic: Krauser 500 serial number 42
Replies: 1
Views: 4635

Krauser 500 serial number 42

Immaculate GP 2 stroke 500 Krauser engine just fully rebuilt by Steve Abbott. Email me please if interested mervnoble@gmail.com
by mervnoble
Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Other bikes for sale
Topic: Bruce Ford Dunn RD350 -PRICE DROP-
Replies: 25
Views: 14867

Re: Bruce Ford Dunn RD350

I’ve a wee Bruce Ford Dunn chassis with an RD350 in it. The engine is freshly rebuilt and not even run in. It had bearings rods pistons and it’s got an electronic ignition. It’s got nice expansion boxes. It’s got new master cylinders, fuel pump. The shocks on the front are tired. Rear shock is fine...
by mervnoble
Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Other bikes for sale
Topic: Bruce Ford Dunn RD350 -PRICE DROP-
Replies: 25
Views: 14867

Re: Bruce Ford Dunn RD350

Got her pulled out. She’s not 100% finished but will be soon enough. It’s my mates bike. He’s moved onto another project and so this one may be available for sale. It needs a fairing and new shocks on the front and the rear serviced. It needs tyres and only has one set of wheels. There are no spare...
by mervnoble
Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Other bikes for sale
Topic: Bruce Ford Dunn RD350 -PRICE DROP-
Replies: 25
Views: 14867

Re: Bruce Ford Dunn RD350

bruce ford-dunn wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:40 pm Hello Kyle.



as far as i remember i built that bike in 1981.If you have still got it could you email me please on bgfdunn@gmail.com.
regards bruce
Bruce did you build this for my brother Steve?
by mervnoble
Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:37 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Warwick Newman - Cradley Heath Kawasaki
Replies: 12
Views: 9880

Re: Warwick Newman - Cradley Heath Kawasaki

We had a rapid 998 Kawasaki, but not as quick as this one
by mervnoble
Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: Paddock Stuff
Topic: Kawasaki GA 1400 Generator
Replies: 1
Views: 21523

Kawasaki GA 1400 Generator

1.4 KVA suitcase quiet generator, 4 stroke, the best little generator ever built, in very good condition, £150 ovno, call me on 0796 918 7313
by mervnoble
Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Ireson lwb Outfits
Replies: 13
Views: 10939

Re: Ireson lwb Outfits

I think there were only 2. Trevor had one himself & the other may have gone to Geoff Cornes? then Boddice, Stu Hall, Andy Percy, & at sometime Dick Hawes. Dick may have owned both along the line. It was known as "TITS".........Trevor Ireson Threewheeled Special. That would have be...
by mervnoble
Sat Jul 14, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: frame finish, painting ??
Replies: 15
Views: 9389

Re: frame finish, painting ??

I have some Silkolene gear that works well, look at their website for etails
by mervnoble
Sat Jul 14, 2018 12:17 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: frame finish, painting ??
Replies: 15
Views: 9389

Re: frame finish, painting ??

Hi all. looking for ideas on tubular frame finishing , after two years of trying to keep the unpainted frame from rusting I am wanting to do something but not sure the best way to go . How are the LCR F2 frames finished , it looks to me like they are bead blasted and clear coated ???. Any suggestio...
by mervnoble
Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Sidecar TT missing chassis/engine Part 2
Replies: 33
Views: 18193

Re: Sidecar TT missing chassis/engine Part 2

Just these left to find. 1000cc class 1986 Dave Hallam/John Gibbard - Yamaha 1982 Steve Abbott/Shaun Smith - Yamaha 1979 Dave Saville/Hugh Sanderson - Yamaha 1979 Rolf Steinhausen/Kenny Arthur - MSA1 1978 Rolf Biland/Ken Williams - Yamaha 1978 Graham Milton/John Brushwood – Milton Magnum (i assume ...
by mervnoble
Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Minimum weight
Replies: 16
Views: 9839

Re: Minimum weight

On the original subject, be careful what you wish for. There isn’t a maximum height for basketball players or a maximum weight for a sumo wrestler. I’m not aware of a minimum rider weight in MotoGP and size is an advantage among some of the leaders. There is a minimum combined bike and rider weight...
by mervnoble
Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Other bikes for sale
Topic: Derbyshire
Replies: 10
Views: 13515

Re: Derbyshire

Early 90's Derbyshire ideal pre injection class . Nice and straight. Has a carb'd zx6r motor. Brand new fairing part fitted, big discs, needs a few jobs to finish. Mainly- Brake pedal sorting, Brakes bleeding, gear linkage sorting, wiring finishing. Can email pictures. £3500. Tim, I am in Newark, w...
by mervnoble
Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Ken Hull
Replies: 4
Views: 4916

Re: Ken Hull

Looking at the Cadwell Park Page on FB, Ken Hull, and Mick Barton came up in pics on the Parks of Lewisham/Yatohf Hondas of the Mid 70's :) I remember 3 Outfits, and a Big Coach - and Possibly they were later Sponsored by Mercury Despatch and all Orange?? - Somebody please confirm that my memory is...
by mervnoble
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Tony stark
Replies: 9
Views: 8382

Re: Tony stark

I know Tony, I last spoke to him in Cadwell paddock in I think 2012, he was racing an F2 bike. He lives somewhere around Nottingham.
I bet if you spoke to Steve Broadstock he could tell you more.
Tony is a gent by the way, be very proud.