Brands Hatch - Thundersport 30th August

30-08-2009, 05:15 PM

Of all the bikes there, this one caught my eye.
Even has UKMOC on the side of the side

Albie · 30-08-2009, 05:18 PM

thats Gary T. He lives down the road near dartford. Probably a siver s2r1000 nearby of Shuffys

gary tompkins · 30-08-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

thats Gary T. He lives down the road near dartford. Probably a siver s2r1000 nearby of Shuffys

Shuffy was there but not on S2R1000. He's got clutch problems that he's trying to fix before we go to Belgium. He needs a clutch holding tool ASAP if someones got one he can borrow?

Albie · 31-08-2009, 10:37 AM

Kato has one and lent to Bluprintz. Ask him first if not what about steve randall or pop down to ducati proteam in strood. Or make one out of old clutch plates

gary tompkins · 31-08-2009, 02:33 PM

I think we kind of sussed it this afternoon. The Pressure plate has some unusual wear/damage on it near the spring seats. We're not sure if it was badly made at factory, or making contact with a part of the clutch when it's running. Anyway we couldn't spot anything obviusly dodgey and the clutch nut was done up ok too. Shuffy's going to test ride it for a few days and see how it goes.

Has anybody got a spare stock pressure plate he can scrounge? I thought I had one but can't find in in the garage - possibly because it's an embarrasing crap heap in need of a good tidy

uksurfer · 31-08-2009, 03:30 PM

i got one in the garage if ur desperate mate

Albie · 31-08-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

I think we kind of sussed it this afternoon. The Pressure plate has some unusual wear/damage on it near the spring seats. We're not sure if it was badly made at factory, or making contact with a part of the clutch when it's running. Anyway we couldn't spot anything obviusly dodgey and the clutch nut was done up ok too. Shuffy's going to test ride it for a few days and see how it goes.

Has anybody got a spare stock pressure plate he can scrounge? I thought I had one but can't find in in the garage - possibly because it's an embarrasing crap heap in need of a good tidy

I have got one to borrow if desperate. Oh Scrapps has one too. Will bring it home for you to pick up.

31-08-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

I think we kind of sussed it this afternoon. The Pressure plate has some unusual wear/damage on it near the spring seats. We're not sure if it was badly made at factory, or making contact with a part of the clutch when it's running. Anyway we couldn't spot anything obviusly dodgey and the clutch nut was done up ok too. Shuffy's going to test ride it for a few days and see how it goes.

Has anybody got a spare stock pressure plate he can scrounge? I thought I had one but can't find in in the garage - possibly because it's an embarrasing crap heap in need of a good tidy

Hi guys. Many thanks for the offers of a pressure plate. If anyone has one they'd like to sell me that would be great, as I'd hate to borrow one and it gets damaged. As Gary said, it's a bit odd because we can't see anything that's causing the wear in the spring seats. Just out of interest has anyone else seen any wear like that before? Anyway, I'll give it a good ride this week and check for anything getting worse. And a big thank you to Gary for taking time out today and giving a second opinion. (Your trike's fab mate, a superb bit of kit loved by one and all, (well nearly!))

Anyway, the racing was great yesterday, drama and action galore, just like a good race meeting should be!

BigOz · 30-08-2009, 06:51 PM

I've had a good look at Gary's trike at the Oakdene and it's a top job, no underwear involved.

chris yeatman · 30-08-2009, 08:04 PM

loving the colour of gt's trike, looks almost the same blue as mine.

Albie · 30-08-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chass

That's pants.

Err NO dont think so. For one thing Gary has one leg. He also rides a sole modified better than most normal able riders. He also built it up with a kit himself in winter in a cold garage. He also has won best bike , best modified bike at UKMOC annual meets year after year since build. It also attracts the most attention wherever its parked and especially at the belgium record breaking attempt.

30-08-2009, 05:32 PM

well said i think it looks cool ;might not be everyones cup of tea but do not put it down

crust · 30-08-2009, 06:40 PM

The mans entitled to his opinion, like it or not

More importantly, how did CK and AKs boys get on?

crust

30-08-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crust

The mans entitled to his opinion, like it or not

More importantly, how did CK and AKs boys get on?

crust

It was great to watch them race,cheering them on from the stands. Sam got pole position which got a lot of attention over the tannoy. The races didn't go too well for either Sam or Clinton, but Clinton finished his race in spectacular style

I was sat 50m away from that corner!

Stafford · 30-08-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartJames

It was great to watch them race,cheering them on from the stands. Sam got pole position which got a lot of attention over the tannoy. The races didn't go too well for either Sam or Clinton, but Clinton finished his race in spectacular style

I was sat 50m away from that corner!

Finished in style and and and ??????!!!!!!

30-08-2009, 05:18 PM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	thats Gary T. He lives down the road near dartford. Probably a siver s2r1000 nearby of Shuffys __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

31-08-2009, 10:37 AM	#4
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Kato has one and lent to Bluprintz. Ask him first if not what about steve randall or pop down to ducati proteam in strood. Or make one out of old clutch plates __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

31-08-2009, 02:33 PM	#5
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I think we kind of sussed it this afternoon. The Pressure plate has some unusual wear/damage on it near the spring seats. We're not sure if it was badly made at factory, or making contact with a part of the clutch when it's running. Anyway we couldn't spot anything obviusly dodgey and the clutch nut was done up ok too. Shuffy's going to test ride it for a few days and see how it goes. Has anybody got a spare stock pressure plate he can scrounge? I thought I had one but can't find in in the garage - possibly because it's an embarrasing crap heap in need of a good tidy __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

31-08-2009, 03:30 PM	#6
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	i got one in the garage if ur desperate mate __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

30-08-2009, 08:04 PM	#10
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	loving the colour of gt's trike, looks almost the same blue as mine. __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

30-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#9
BigOz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chatham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 714	I've had a good look at Gary's trike at the Oakdene and it's a top job, no underwear involved.

30-08-2009, 05:32 PM	#12
kneedown Guest Posts: n/a	3 wheels well said i think it looks cool ;might not be everyones cup of tea but do not put it down

30-08-2009, 06:40 PM	#13
crust rattles when he walks Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in the comfy chair,moved furniture around Bike: M900 Posts: 1,065	The mans entitled to his opinion, like it or not More importantly, how did CK and AKs boys get on? crust