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by EricStarmer
Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New member in West Yorkshire
Replies: 26
Views: 13279

Re: New member in West Yorkshire

Nothing's too trivial , John - we were all "newbies" once, me in particular, not having ever been a motorcycle rider, and I still am puzzled by a lot of Triking minutae, like "why is the ignition key under the dashboard" :)
by EricStarmer
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New member in West Yorkshire
Replies: 26
Views: 13279

Re: New member in West Yorkshire

Hello, John - I think the main thing is to have the strength in your arms and shoulders to raise your body up high enough to get your leg over the side. I'm 78 , and probably in about the same condition as you, and am currently assuming that in a couple of years I'll still be able to do it. I'd say ...
by EricStarmer
Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Christmas Greetings 2020
Replies: 4
Views: 3863

Re: Christmas Greetings 2020

Merry Christmas, everyone !
by EricStarmer
Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clip of film with Tony Divey
Replies: 2
Views: 2251

Re: Clip of film with Tony Divey

Today's Triking is a bargain - 20,000 pounds was a lot back then (still is :) ) !
by EricStarmer
Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: NOVA reverse gearbox oil
Replies: 11
Views: 7338

Re: NOVA reverse gearbox oil

I do notice that my gearchanges are quieter when I start out on cold mornings, presumably because the oil in the gearboxes is thicker.
by EricStarmer
Mon Nov 23, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2021 Calendar
Replies: 17
Views: 10790

Re: 2021 Calendar

One for me please, Tony.
by EricStarmer
Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: From a workshop in rural Norfolk...
Replies: 45
Views: 48546

Re: From a workshop in rural Norfolk...

Awesome work, Dave - you're quite a seamstress !
by EricStarmer
Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Build tread (kind of)
Replies: 86
Views: 2409873

Re: Build tread (kind of)

Must have been the camera angle - that's actually smaller than mine, which is about 34cm. I'm not sure what is "normal", but I believe some people have problems with clearance between the wheel and their upper legs. I also have a steering wheel "quick disconnect" which makes it easier to get in and ...
by EricStarmer
Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Build tread (kind of)
Replies: 86
Views: 2409873

Re: Build tread (kind of)

Maybe it's camera distortion, but that seems like a big steering wheel - what is the diameter ?