2019 Jan-Jun Photo Gallery
June 15th – Bawtry
Saturday June 15th saw members of the East Yorks branch meet up with the Notts branch at the halfway house of Bawtry. After refreshments, a short ride together northwards towards Thorne occurred.
Pictured l to r are Phil Geeves, Sue Dickinson, Steve Dickinson, Garry Race (all Notts)
and Alan Clarke in the foreground.
May 13th – Elvington
A Guiness world record for a tuk-tuk was set at Elvington – a 2 way run of just over 74 mph beat the previous record by 6 mph – the original engine has been replaced by a 1300cc Daihatsu engine – a passenger must be carried & a Guiness representative was prsent
April 27/28th – Stafford Show
1974 JPN 850 Commando – genuine bike with only 18 miles on it.
Shipped to American dealer who rode it round the block then put it in his showroom, where it stayed until being shipped back last year.
The current owner has not started it but has had a scope in the bores and says it all looks OK.
1953 Norton ‘Silver Fish’ Kneeler 350cc GP Racer
- for more info see http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2006/04/article/memorable-motorcycles-norton-kneeler/
1955/6 Norton 350 Model F – external flywheel etc
- for more info see https://www.footmanjames.co.uk/blog/classic-nortons-stafford-bike-show
March 21st – Branch Meeting
A great branch meeting culminating in slot-car racing – many thanks to Peter for providing the kit
February 21st – Branch Meeting
Peter receiving the Bruce Green cup for the most branch miles on a Norton – 5.5k last year
