Lyddenhill - 1st Nov 2009

**THE DROWNED RAT'S OUTING**

Four of the hardiest - maybe that should read 'daftest', RATs (Harvey & Linda, Eric and Jacko) set out on very wet and windy Sunday - it chucked it down all the way to breakfast!

Couldnt even get a clear snap of Linda as we all struggled against the elements!
Some though; Jane (Mrs Eric) and friends, were far more sensible; they went by car.



One of the racers we came to see; Garry Budgen, had already won on points the Thunderbike Championship (2nd year in a row) so he played it smart and didnt go racing in the hissing rain. But he did get a bit of a wetting courtesy of some traditional champagne. Here he is, receiving a wet from Steve Jordan, his sponsor.

Garry's bike (pictured, No.7). And Harvey deciding to talk of the merits racing a Triumph! Fortunately we survived without being captured and eaten by the Suzuki team!

Only joking! We thanked the Suzi lads for sheltering us from the proverbial penetrating precipitation and made our way to the track side when it eventually stopped.

Here is one for Kieren - look what can be done on a supermoto, much to the annoyance of some of the other competitors.


The sidecar racing was fantastic - well worth getting a little wet for??**!!

















The video quality isn't great - but turn up the sound!

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Brightona - Sunday 11th October 2009

The weather was a bit bleak compared to last year; but the show must go on........

Setting up the stall;
















Nice bit of polishing from Alan and Gavin;
















Linda's hours of hard work coming to fruition;

........Don't do it, Linda! I cant swim either!

















Up to speed - all most;

......and still arriving.........load a'bikes.......


Some curiosities of the day;



Keep death off the road.........
Ah! A quiet Harley at last?



.........This is what you call a RAT bike;
















And now, finally, a touch of class;

The Popham Quiz - Sunday 23rd August 2009

Fantastic weather and beautiful countryside made for a great ride-out to Popham Airfield and the Mega Meet.
But first, we had to enjoy the obligatory breakfast, this time at Loomies with a plentiful platter of pleasing portions!

So to Popham....just a few bikes....and Mark does a spot of advertising















Loads of sunshine today...so why not buy a 'kiss me quick' hat?

>>>This conjured up all sorts of thoughts...I told you it was a hot day!>>>














Now down to business.....
The Bonni was always central to building a good Triton.
(Q.1- What other popular Triumph engine was used and what is the engine code?)


Take me to your leader...(Q.2 - What is the make and model name?)


...and can we go by the Company transport?















(Q.3 - What Triumph is the difference between these two?)
















(Q.4 - What has Ray got to do with
this one?)


Not so nifty telegrams! But maybe Cupid could use the other bike instead! (Q.5 - What is the model name of the Ariel?)















(Q.6 - The style of tank badge on the Speed Twin wasn't around for long - what were the two years in question?)

Saint or Sinner? (Q.7 - What does 'Saint' stand for?) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>














(Q.8 - What size engine did the Cub range have?)
Great Scott! What's this? (Q.9 - What type of engine is this? [water-cooled is not the answer!] >>>>>>>>>>>>












(Q.10 - How many cylinders does this Kawasaki have?)
Talking of company transport....

Looks a bit chilly for winter deliveries, but then not everyone has an air-cooled v- twin to toast their toes...>>>>>>>>














(Q.11 - What's the 'guaranteed' difference between these two?)
1936 250cc Excelsior racing Manxman with a 1948 alloy frame (Q.12 - What famous Ernie made this alloy frame? You might need your knife and fork to work this one out!)














This Royal Enfield is from 1919...(Q.13 - What Services were merged in the year before, to become what it is known as today?)








Q.14 - Why was the real Slippery Sam Triumph so named?














The Popham Quiz:
Copy and paste the question list below and send your answers via email to Jacko.
The most correct set of answers 'out of the hat' will get the next breakfast on Jacko.
Winner will be notified by email.

Q.1- What other popular Triumph engine is used and what is the engine code?
Q.2 - What is the make and model name?
Q.3 - What Triumph is the difference between these two?
Q.4 - What has Ray got to do with this one?
Q.5 - What is the model name of the Ariel?
Q.6 - The style of tank badge on the Speed Twin wasn't around for long - what were the two years in question?
Q.7 - What does 'Saint' stand for?
Q.8 - What size engine did the Cub range have?
Q.9 - What type of engine is this? [water-cooled is not the answer!
Q.10 - How many cylinders does this Kawasaki have?
Q.11 - What's the 'guaranteed' difference between these two?
Q.12 - What famous Ernie made this alloy frame? You might need your knife and fork to work this one out!
Q.13 - What Services were merged in the year before, to become what it is known as today?
Q.14 - Why was the real Slippery Sam Triumph so named?

Eagle Run - Tuesday 11th August

A 6.30 start for a few brave souls. The weather was good to us but the M25 wasnt! So after a late breakfast we went to check out the F15's at Lakenheath.

They're over there somewhere




My zoom was a bit fuzzy....but I'm sure I'll feel better after a good night's sleep >>>>>>>>










Photo by EricB >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>







The Eagle crew - Mark, EricS, Martin,
Jacko, Tony, Billy, Kenny & Chrissy
(EricB behind the camera).

So, Kenny was set for the day - fine figure of a man that Kenny - a quick examination and he declares 'everything present and correct'

We left Kenny, Billy & Chrissy to watch the planes while the rest of us rode some Fens on a gorgeous summers day.
We stopped at Chatteris for refreshments and to watch the world go by.
Here is a photo of four local dossers who had finished their Tennents Extra and couldn't think of what to do next.


The previously tranquil village of Chatteris;






Spot the interloper.......no, its not the local having a kip on the bench.



"I was 'ere"
says EricB with his Bonni.