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by Alaska
30 Mar 2016, 21:54
Forum: Rideouts / Areas to go
Topic: Cowm quarry Sunday
Replies: 0
Views: 3747

Cowm quarry Sunday

Going test the new/old bike lol
All day open enduro day, think it's £25 and extra £5 for the enduro track, don't bother
Few of us going if anyone fancies it,
by Alaska
27 Mar 2016, 17:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TRF(trail riders fellowship)
Replies: 38
Views: 39535

Re: TRF(trail riders fellowship)

Some good ideas chaps, let's hope they embrace change too many people disappointed, all can't be wrong. 3000 members x £50 = £150k/year times 10 years = 1.5 mil. Not sure how long they be operating but could add up to a small fortune. I might be from the north west , I certainly could make that mone...
by Alaska
26 Mar 2016, 17:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TRF(trail riders fellowship)
Replies: 38
Views: 39535

Re: TRF(trail riders fellowship)

Lol "hint in the title" cheers Mike Me is a TRF supporter, my concern is the future of our lanes. I don't see the TRF developing the business by encouraging younger people to get involved. I think the TRF needs to look at itself, and analyse who is going to take it long term. I and many of my friend...
by Alaska
26 Mar 2016, 17:01
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: New lurker revealed
Replies: 5
Views: 6872

Re: New lurker revealed

Welcome to the site man
by Alaska
24 Mar 2016, 23:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TRF(trail riders fellowship)
Replies: 38
Views: 39535

Re: TRF(trail riders fellowship)

Ok a little controversial The TrF is a good organisation but do they reach out to the younger rider? I have found them to be a bit of a club and don't embrace younger thinking, maybe younger people don't get involved. Ok protect the lanes and I subscribe, but let develop the sport, sponsor or invest...
by Alaska
24 Mar 2016, 07:53
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Intro newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 12239

Re: Intro newbie

Hi knack
Sounds good, just want to do a little research on xr250 forks,
Do they hang down below the front spindle position like forks on my mk1, hope that make sense
Cheers brian
by Alaska
23 Mar 2016, 12:15
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Intro newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 12239

Re: Intro newbie

Thanks been lookin
Initially going to use existing forks but might. Increase weight of fork oil, manual states 7/10 w have you tried 15 w
Can't find correct air pressure for forks too?
Thanks for help Brian
by Alaska
22 Mar 2016, 20:11
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Intro newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 12239

Re: Intro newbie

Hi jompy, will post this weekend, have it stripped down for basic maintenance, chain, sprockets, clutch case gasket, rear pads, gear box oil, etc keen to get it used, cowm quarry Rochdale open to enduros bikes on 3 April , so lookin to give it a good blast. Only thing I would like to change is front...
by Alaska
21 Mar 2016, 21:35
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Intro newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 12239

Re: Intro newbie

Hi andy, cheers for info ordered parts from leisure trail, seem like good company
Thanks Brian
by Alaska
20 Mar 2016, 19:05
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Intro newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 12239

Intro newbie

Hi guys just purchased mk1 250 crm, so will prob be on here asking for advice, I intend to enduro/ green lane bike. Previous bikes, husaberg, Ktm, etc If you have time: 1. Need to replace chain and sprockets , is 13 front 45 rear ok 2. Overhaul front forks, 10wt oil ok 3. Bash plate required, any id...