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You're bringing the Fatboy? I thought at least you'd do the decent thing and come on the pillion of some motorbike rider.

Somewhere, amongst all that rubbish, you were possibly getting close. But really, I couldn't possibly comment, as I'm still waiting for confirmation that I can have the point if I give the correct answer.

I was looking at a picture of that contraption a short while ago, but no, I din't buy it.

There's an animal involved, but it's not a tiger. And this one is the Cub version.

Jap

When? As the Erin rally in June would obviously be an ideal starting point in that very location. Except there'll be tourists, like Guzzirider, there.

I thought that you serial Googlers would have been on to it straight away and had the info sniffed out It's not the North West. It's one of the 'country' courses that I referred to – the Cookstown 100. I think I maybe sent Guzzirider a video of the modern Cookstown race along a norrow ribbon of 'road', or maybe it was Tandragee... anyway the rider is also the writer, on his brand new Triumph: Herbert Beare, now in his eighties, recalling his first road race, the 1946 Cookstown 100. "During the sand track meeting, on Magilligan Strand, a friend (Billy McMichael) said the Cookstown would be run this year and I should go for it. He got me an application form and told me how to get the MCUI competition licence. "At home I had a 1946 Triumph Speed Twin (498cc). I started carburettor tests at Aghadowey airfield. I knew the engine could pull a higher gear so I added an extra tooth to the engine sprocket. "I told Jimmy Eakin, he was my work manager at McCaughan's Garage in Coleraine, what I was doing and he arranged with Dunlop in Belfast to have racing tyres and security bolts fitted at his expense. – and so on to the other piece in the previous post. You refer to Rex McCandless I think. A home-grown bodger supreme. Inventor of the legendary featherbed frame and the telescopic fork and a significant autogyro developer – like as wot James Bond flew around in. Have a look here, but ignore the British / Irish crap(possibly) that this guy has included. I love his little 4-wheel drive 'mule', but I can't find a pic of it at the moment. Edit - just found one see here I think he was friends with Harry Fergusson, another great local inventor. You may be aware of Fergusson four wheel drive from the fabulous Jenson Interceptor FF "The Jensen FF: The Worlds First Production Car with All Wheel Drive, Anti-Lock Brakes, and Traction Control. The FF was a bit longer than the interceptor due to the Four wheel drive Ferguson Formula, and a difference from the Interceptor is the two ribs behind the frontwheels, instead of one. The interceptor also were more expensive both to make and buy, because it also had the Dunlop Maxaret anti-skip breaking system, which made it the safest car ever on the road. It is almost impossible to skid or spin the car on the even iciest surface. It was originally developed for big aircraft engines." my hero

The only thing right about that guess, is the colour and Guzzirider – he should know that it's shaft drive.

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The NW 200 is quite different, on bigger roads. These country-road race courses are another kettle of fish. Despite the long list of serious multiple injuries, Robert Dunlop can't stay away and is getting back out on the road (from retirement) this year. _________________________________________________________ "The night before the race I took the dynamo and battery off as they overcharge at constant high speeds. I fitted a bell as warning of approach. "On the morning of the race my chum Maurice and I set off on the bike to Cookstown for the first time. "A meal was arranged for all competitors and attendants; My mate Billy said don't touch the soup as it won't stay down. At the table was James 'Sparks' Campbell, a 250 man from Andrews. "It was time to go to the grid. I had a good start and in no time was at the first corner. I had a problem free race and was picking up places throughout. I remember the back straight was very bumpy. "Coming into the last corner on the last lap my back brake locked up and Cromie McCandless on a Triumph slipped up my inside. I got my head down on full bore to the line. I was told I was 3rd and the first 500cc man home. "There was to be a meal and presentation in the hotel but as there was a large queue my friend Billy said he would collect my prize (£10 for 3rd place and a £1 lap prize) as I had no lights on the bike and had to be home before dark." 1946

Not correct answer. Do you know what the engine is?

Same thing happed at the Erin last year. It was dreadful.

Surely Raceco would not have removed the airbox lid if it meant that the result was less air and less power?

2 dog power. Fab. I've never seen that before. Judicious addition of a hamster to this set-up would have been the equivalent of today's fine tuning with a Power Commander. And this one, BJ, is for you & your lady to go shopping in

It was produced with two different sizes of engines. As you can see, there's plenty of room in the frame. ?? No-one is getting Jim's scrambler in a hurry. As with most of these quizes, if you happen to know about a specialist or esoteric area of machinery then you might recognise something. If you don't, then Google for it. I call that interesting – not mean.

I'd give an arm and a leg...

I'd give an arm...

OK Folks I'm running out of time on this as I've gotta do it tonight. I was taken by the head of Alfred Garcia and a few other things, but I'm gonna stick with the Easy Rider theme, for better or worse. It's gonna be 'Ulster Rider' though. 'A man looking for Assembly and couldn't find it anywhere'. Resident politician,Nogbad, might get the significance of that. At least that's a bit more realistic than the original strapline, 'A man looking for America and couldn't find it anywhere". Well really, I know Cullybacky is hard to find, but America...? Generally it finds you, like it or not.

Oh right. That's handy. Unfortunately I've got to dash, so no time to answer just now.

Hi Big I'm kinda waiting for Jaap to officially confirm that this question counts as a Quiz. Points are points, after all.

I've got you down as an anthracite man.

I charged a couple of batteries. Having lashed up a battery form a couple of small batteries, I hope that they will start the new old bike and I'll go out for a ride in the rain. I feel this is the start of reminders about the diabolical aspects of older bikes. The seat and whole rear of the bike hinges up at the end of the frame, so as soon as it opens, the number plate hits the back tyre and the seat can't be lifted more than a few inches! Good job that I'm squeezing two small batteries in rather than a full-size one. Can't quite understand why this wasn't attended to a long time ago. I feel a bodge coming on.

Magnus Magnusson? Yes, I can see him as a Guzzi man. I bet he goes round to Aironepony's house too. He probably doesn't get to snort coke there though.