Greetings from Farnham

[Scotty72]

Hi All

Well after a number of years of being badgered by my biking buddies to join them green laning and doing enduros I have relented (and also realised that I'm not getting any younger)!

I passed my bike test at the start of 2000 and have owned a number of road bikes; currently I have a Yam FZ1n. I worked for a short time for Honda at a Dealership (God, never mix work and pleasure as they have a habbit of blending together and loosing the fun..). I have done a few track days and schools with the Chris Walker one last year and the Ron Haslam one a months ago and I'm pretty quick according to the instructor I had there , hell, I was marked top of my group of 16...I've NEVER been top at ANYTHING before, EVER!!

Now, off road, experience is just mountain biking but this has pretty much come to an end as I have a problem with hills..or rather going UP them anyway! So, I have the basic knowledge of a two wheeled method of transportation on trails and experience of getting soaked and muddy which I hope will put me in good stead for this 'lark'.... well a tiny bit.
I would be very keen to go on one of the guided rides and if anyone is in my area please feel free to impart some of your wise words as I am going to probably need them. The idea of TRF support for me as a rider apeals, so I am likely to sign up when I have any free money (see paragraph under)!

I have bought privately and will pick up a '95 Yam 250TTR OE this Friday/Saturday. Last Sunday I bought a Yam enduro jacket cheap from Infinity in Camberly. Last night I picked up a set of Alpinestar Bionic knee guards for a good price off of Ebay. Today I bought a Scorpion helmet (budget crept up..) and a pair of IXS gloves. My budget was small and i'm now at the mercy of my 0% credit card with a few more more 'essensials' to go

Hope to meet some of you in the near future

Scott

PS Does anyone know of a 250 TTR silencer going cheap as the bike has a Supertrap one on it which is a little loud? Can a Supertrap be made quieter; I belive it's something to do with adding more or less washers at the outlet point?!?!

[gavinskii]

Hi Scott & welcome,

I had a TTR 250 as my first green laner and they are great. I would suggest taking a look at www.ttr250.com Brian Sussex of Devon TRF is the guru for these bikes and will be able to point you in the right direction.

Cheers

Gav

[Scotty72]

Thanks Gav

[steve sharp]

Hi Scott,

Welcome, please look at the New member information sheet at the top of this section, it explains how are group operates and about trail riding.
See you on the trail or at club night.

Regards
Steve
Group Rep

[farnham flyer]

I'm not alone!!

I live off Crondall Lane and ride a Honda CRM 250. 8 month old twins mean i don't get out too often. Got into this last year. If by chance you get your bike on Friday, i'm heading up to the Punchbowl via Tilford and Frensham and may head down Liphook way. You'd be welcome to join me. If not we'll sort something out for another time. The evenings are getting longer so maybe we can do a mid week evening.

Paul.

[Scotty72]

Hi Paul

I have responded to you pm

Scott

[stevent]

Hey welcome to the forum Scott

[steve sharp]

Welcome, please see our new members information sheet at the start of this section.