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by Rodders
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:54 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Ride height adjustment
Replies: 13
Views: 6777

Re: Ride height adjustment

Correct Tim, Benny Lyson (spelling may not be correct), a Danish driver built some monocoque chassis a long time ago, looks like this may be one of them.
by Rodders
Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Who, When, Where and What
Replies: 24
Views: 19772

Re: Who, When, Where and What

As far as I know Roger only used it a few times, he sold the engine but kept the chassis for a few years, then I think sold it to Bob Powell in Port Talbot, from reading above sound like you bought it from Bob
by Rodders
Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Who, When, Where and What
Replies: 24
Views: 19772

Re: Who, When, Where and What

Ian, I think the chassis you are referring to was ridded by Roger Davies of Llanelli, who owned it after George O'Dell. He was passengered by Les George, who is no longer with us. It was fitted with a TZ700 engine.
by Rodders
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: BLR monocoque chassis
Replies: 17
Views: 10005

Re: BLR monocoque chassis

Benny Lyson Racing, a Danish driver who made a few chassis 'very similar' to the early LCR's. Clive Stirrat and Judd Drew both had these chassis if I recall correctly.
by Rodders
Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Pete Campbell
Replies: 9
Views: 4727

Peter had polio as a child, and lost the use of both legs, just enough movement in one leg to change gear, all the brakes on the handlebars. Did sidecar speedway in Australia then road racing, then did a world championship GP year in the early eighties, built his own chassis, he was based in the UK,...