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Chatter / Re: Just a bit of positivity
« Last post by Itsme on August 14, 2026, 03:43:37 PM »
Thank you Michael for that little reminder that our attitude is important. I'm a cold loving person, but have also been out every day of this lovely summer enjoying the sun and fab views of the countryside. I'm pleased to hear you are enjoying the RS, small engined bikes can be such fun and are a real shot in the eye against the ego warriors who just want to let you know how much bhp they have and how much their cockwagon cost. Keep it up and I will have a grin on my face too every time I go out on Sid the Enfield.

Ian

P.S. I'm doing my bit for water conservation by not washing Sid. Obviously I rarely wash him anyway, but now I can feel virtuous.

Ian
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Chatter / Re: Just a bit of positivity
« Last post by iansoady on August 14, 2026, 08:53:50 AM »
Enjoy? Hardly at mid-30s here in the midlands. But each to their own. Oh for a nice drizzle.....
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Chatter / Just a bit of positivity
« Last post by Moto63 on August 13, 2026, 08:04:54 PM »
Just thought I’d share my thoughts with everyone on the TC site about how much I’m enjoying getting out as Much as possible in this glorious weather. I’ve racked up approximately 1500 miles on the little RS250 with the rebuilt engine slotted in. Absolutely loving it. Plus it turns heads and gets people talking/asking about it pretty much everywhere I park it. Amazing really, considering they weren’t as popular as the super dream back in the day. I certainly DID’NT get anyone asking me about mine back in the early 80’s 🤣
Anyway that’s my positive thought of the day
Enjoy this weather while you can…. It almost certainly won’t last much longer 😏
Cheers. Michael
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Recommended Services / Re: Dorothy's Speed Shop
« Last post by Itsme on August 11, 2026, 03:02:14 PM »
Hi Dave

I signed up to do the garbage run, but after last year's illness my consultant told me it wasn't advisable due to the schedule, which he thought was too much for me, hence the Welsh weekend. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to go with Dorothy (don't tell my wife!) again. Glad you enjoyed the run.

Ian
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Recommended Services / Re: Dorothy's Speed Shop
« Last post by trophydave on August 08, 2026, 12:49:24 PM »
Another vote from me for Dorothy’s Speed Shop.In July I went on the Garbage Run organised by Nathan Millward,ie Dorothy’s Speed Shop.This was a Lands End to John o Groats ride including a night on Skye and the NC500 route around the west coast of Scotland.The route was chosen to avoid main roads as much as possible.The ride was really well organised,all I had to do was pay then turn up and ride for a week.Highly recommended  :)
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Recommended Services / Re: Dorothy's Speed Shop
« Last post by Itsme on August 07, 2026, 05:19:59 AM »
Thanks Michael, it really was a great weekend and as you say very good value.

Ian
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Bike Problems/Questions / Re: (broken) tacho needles
« Last post by themoudie on August 05, 2026, 10:16:53 AM »
Proper job there bor.

This is starting to get the workshop juices flowing again.

Good health, Bill
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Bike Problems/Questions / Re: srx barrel rebore minimum / recommended clearance
« Last post by themoudie on August 05, 2026, 10:11:11 AM »
Aye Steve,

Ships in the night .....! ;)

"now, we get to a longer ride and a bit more speed when i notice on the overrun into a roundabout from about 60 to 40 when i open up on the exit a lot of smoke, i mean a LOT, it clears after a few seconds .... but bloody hell!"

This sounds familiar and why I took Sally off the road. After the broadside from the Audi TT and my tib and fib repairs, I ran the old girl and all appeared to be well. However, Kat started noticing whiffs of burning oil on the overrun, which quickly developed into a full on Bantam, MZ, CZ, type dense fog! :'( I haven't pulled the old girl out since that happened pre-covid!  ::) :'( :'( :'( So, I am none the wiser? I suspect a torn/misplaced valve stem seal as the engine had only done ~40K miles since a new liner and piston went in. But ...?

Sorry not to be of more help.

The Duke 450 is getting the burden of the work these days, 4K to 5K a year, whilst the remainder of the fleet get the odd airing, or sit and fester.

The canter round the coast sounds a nice way to spend a day. Pleased to read that you are still troshin bor!

Good health, Bill
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Recommended Services / Re: Dorothy's Speed Shop
« Last post by Moto63 on August 04, 2026, 07:12:06 AM »
Sounds extremely good value for money that Ian. Also Sounds like you had a top few days riding. What more does one need?
Cheers, Michael 👍
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Recommended Services / Dorothy's Speed Shop
« Last post by Itsme on August 04, 2026, 06:44:06 AM »
Hi Thumperteers

I have just returned from a weekend in a bunkhouse in Rhyader, Wales organised and run by Dorothy's Speed Shop. Very well organised, lovely, basic bunkhouse or camping if preferred, great group of guys (48 of us), super catering and routes for trail riding or road riding if you wanted or just do your own thing. Very laid-back, no wannabes or crotch rocket riders just mature blokes on mostly 250cc - 400cc bikes having a good time. Three nights in the bunkhouse, simple brekkie Friday and Sunday with full fry-up Saturday, chicken curry Friday night and Lamb tegine Saturday, £175 (or £150 if camping) all in. Pretty good value and I will go with them again for certain.

Ian
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