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Just to follow on from a couple of recent pictures in the photo sections does anyone know what became of Derek Bayley?
I know he was still having problems after his bad accident at the TT but never heard if he ever fully recovered.
Still on the subject of Derek, seeing the pictures of the Stredor engine, reminded me of his Ricardo engine in his LCR.
I remember at the time hearing it described as a "Z4" but I don't ever recall seeing the engine.
Does anyone know or remember anymore details of it or maybe even have any pictures?

grasstrackman wrote:Just to follow on from a couple of recent pictures in the photo sections does anyone know what became of Derek Bayley?
I know he was still having problems after his bad accident at the TT but never heard if he ever fully recovered.
Still on the subject of Derek, seeing the pictures of the Stredor engine, reminded me of his Ricardo engine in his LCR.
I remember at the time hearing it described as a "Z4" but I don't ever recall seeing the engine.
Does anyone know or remember anymore details of it or maybe even have any pictures?

Have a word with Bryan Nixon I think he has kept in touch with Derek and I think they are both still near Folkestone.

Ronno is in contact with Bryan and Derek, Terry do tell Tel

Some sad news to report.Derek's wife,Julie,died last night,after a long battle against Leukemia.It has been a very difficult time for them , as Julie was Derek's carer,as he still has the head injury from the TT accident in 1987.
While Julie was receiving treatment,Derek was,and still is, in a care home near Folkestone.Amongst Julie's concerns,she was worried that Derek would be forgotten,so if anyone wants to pass on cards or messages,now or in the future,feel free to send them via me,I will pass them on.
A special thanks to Roy and team at the ACU Benevolent Fund,Julie received some funds recently,and I know it was of much help.
Funeral details will be posted when available.

Very very sad to read that Derek Bayley was one of THE best on 3 wheels without any doubt, always had total admiration for him in the late 70's/early 80's ........... no words to describe what sad news this is

Julie's Funeral is arranged for 2pm,Thursday 22nd January , Hawkinge Crematorium, CT18 7AG, near Folkestone.
Family flowers only please,donations if desired to a brain injury charity,details to be advised.

This is the charity that Julie wanted any donations to be forwarded to, the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation.
She felt that some Leukemia charities were better funded than this one that helps younger adults with brain injuries.

http://www.qef.org.uk/index.htm

Donation form here

http://www.qef.org.uk/fundr_donations.html

Change in the details for any donations , to be collected by the funeral directors, Chittendens
1 Ingoldsby Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 6JJ
So that any dontions can be sent direct to the unit at the QEF.

After the funeral , family only are having a private gathering , everyone else welcome to meet up at the Mayfly Pub on Spifire Way , near the Crematorium.
The funeral is to be a non-religious service,bright clothing is encouraged.

the pub is next to Lidl.on the new ring road around Hawkinge.plenty of parking.

l hope that the funeral went ok. was thinking of them all sorry ,,l couldnt make it.

Hi,

I would like to note that on an early video Jock Taylor mentioned that an up and coming rider that he expected to challenge him was Derek. A complement indeed. Wish I had been more involved in those years.

Both will be remembered.

Couperman

What a GREAT thread for the memories

This was the video





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mervnoble wrote:

grasstrackman wrote:Just to follow on from a couple of recent pictures in the photo sections does anyone know what became of Derek Bayley?
I know he was still having problems after his bad accident at the TT but never heard if he ever fully recovered.
Still on the subject of Derek, seeing the pictures of the Stredor engine, reminded me of his Ricardo engine in his LCR.
I remember at the time hearing it described as a "Z4" but I don't ever recall seeing the engine.
Does anyone know or remember anymore details of it or maybe even have any pictures?

Have a word with Bryan Nixon I think he has kept in touch with Derek and I think they are both still near Folkestone.

Bryan just dug these out There was another bigger picture, but has gone astray

Just supposing, if there was an engine using a TZ750 Gearbox, Rotax barrels but Crankcases and completed engine designed, developed and manufactured in Sussex , would it be considered to be a British engine
In which case , by scoring a point at Hockenheim in 1986 , it would then be the last British engine to score a point in a World Sidecar GP

ronno wrote:Just supposing, if there was an engine using a TZ750 Gearbox, Rotax barrels but Crankcases and completed engine designed, developed and manufactured in Sussex , would it be considered to be a British engine
In which case , by scoring a point at Hockenheim in 1986 , it would then be the last British engine to score a point in a World Sidecar GP

I'll go with you on that one Terry