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Title: News from Mother England.
Post by: firko on May 31, 2010, 10:01:56 am
I just got a call from Brian Clarke to tell me that his son Tony raced at round two of the British Classic Motocross Championship at Yatton Keynall, Bath yesterday.
Tony (brother of Noel) was in the UK to attend the Isle of Man TT but wanted to try and pick up a ride at a VMX event while he was there. We hooked him up with Klub Kevlars British contact Ben Penny who in turn pulled up his old mate network and got Tony a ride on one of Mark Cooks (works)CCMs*. Mark is the CCM guy in the UK and his bikes are numero uno as readers of Classic Dirt Bike would well know.

We all know how good a rider Tony is and he didn't let us down by finishing fifth outright, sticking it to some of the biggest names in UK VMX. Details are a bit light on right now but I've texted him for more details. I'm not too sure if Tony has his head around the technologies of texting so info may take a while.

*http://www.ccm-britain.co.uk/?xhtml=xhtml/homepage/default.html&xsl=homepage.xsl
 (http://www.ccm-britain.co.uk/?xhtml=xhtml/homepage/default.html&xsl=homepage.xsl)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: firko on September 05, 2010, 12:19:03 am
As a lead up to our boys travelling to the UK to race at Farleigh Castle later this month, here are some shots from the Bath UK held meeting back in May where Bendigo's Tony Clarke had some good rides on Mark Cooks "works" CCM. On an unfamiliar bike on unfamiliar turf, Tony finished a creditable fifth outright in his class...a good effort.
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/Britishscramblepics004.jpg)
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/Britishscramblepics002.jpg)
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/Britishscramblepics006.jpg)
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/Britishscramblepics009.jpg)
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/british%204.jpg)
Tony Clarke, CCM guru Mark Cook and Klub Kevlar British Good 'ol Boy Ben Penny pose behind the CCM.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: oldfart on September 05, 2010, 08:47:19 am
Mark, out of interest .....white on red  denotes what class???
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: mainline on September 05, 2010, 08:53:40 am
beautiful looking track, I love the classic look of that track fencing.   
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 08:54:18 am
There is only one thing that is missing in those photo`s, and that is me on the corner taking photo`s, it would have been great to be their, Tony done us proud. Looking at that ccm it make you want one.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: firko on September 05, 2010, 10:49:53 am
Quote
Mark, out of interest .....white on red  denotes what class???
Stuart I think the white on red plate denotes seniors class....Over 40. I've emailed my mate Ben to find out for sure though.
.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: TC91 on September 05, 2010, 11:36:03 am
Yes Mainline the track was great. A bit of top gear stuff, some very steep & rough uphills and dropoffs, no dust a buzz to get right but it would bite hard if you got it wrong. I had a go at the pickets a couple of times but they were no match for an out of control CCM
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 12:57:57 pm
What are you doing to me, my brain is in the thinking mode, and its spinning around and around thinking about CCM, B50, Race machines, no more pictures please, with one eye closed.  ;)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Hoony on September 05, 2010, 01:08:11 pm
Quote from: firko on September 05, 2010, 12:19:03 am
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/Britishscramblepics002.jpg)

Great Shot and well Done TC.

Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Stan S on September 05, 2010, 01:21:12 pm
Quote from: TC91 on September 05, 2010, 11:36:03 am
Yes Mainline the track was great. A bit of top gear stuff, some very steep & rough uphills and dropoffs, no dust a buzz to get right but it would bite hard if you got it wrong. I had a go at the pickets a couple of times but they were no match for an out of control CCM

Well done TC91, must have been a buzz riding over there against some great riders as well. What was the craziest time there or the isle of man? Did you see any 79 4 valve CCM's racing.

Regards Stan.


 
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 04:06:57 pm
gee l would lovely to ride in England.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: TC91 on September 05, 2010, 04:20:47 pm
Hi Stanley
The TT was definitely the highlight. Legalized madness even at night on the Douglas promenade. Got stuck in Bushy's bar one night or was it 2, not sure. I do know that when the rock apes on the door tell you that you have had enough they mean it. But I was good and kept up the family tradition.
I didnt see any 4 valvers but Mark Cook and I had some very interesting discussions about CCM's, his opinions about which ones are the best are interesting
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 04:33:48 pm
TC, don`t stop there, which year models CCM are the best.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Stan S on September 05, 2010, 04:55:49 pm
Quote from: TC91 on September 05, 2010, 04:20:47 pm
Hi Stanley
But I was good and kept up the family tradition.

So do the bruises still show.

Stan
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 05:35:27 pm
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/CCM204.jpg)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 05:36:02 pm
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/ccm7.jpg)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 05:36:32 pm
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/CCM6.jpg)
 Here are some nice CCM.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Stan S on September 05, 2010, 06:19:41 pm
Quote from: DAVID#46 on September 05, 2010, 05:36:32 pm
Here are some nice CCM.

What about this one ;D ;D

(http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/gf079/1st%20Mount%20Bolton/Copyof1stMountBoltonpic5.jpg)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 07:03:02 pm
where is it stan, no good locked away. :o 8)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Stan S on September 05, 2010, 07:14:00 pm
Quote from: DAVID#46 on September 05, 2010, 07:03:02 pm
where is it stan, no good locked away. :o 8)

It's tucked away, don't you worry about that. Probably come out next year hopefully at CD8.

Stan
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 07:26:08 pm
very good.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Doggy Digger on September 05, 2010, 09:50:37 pm
Speaking of CDs ... I like the pic of you, Stan, in latest Trailzone mag.   (Wheeling the KX front end.)    I like the way you sawed off the frame behind backbone and downtube, rather than unbolting the steering stem.   Yakuza-style mechanics.   

Can you post some more action shots of that #79 bloke on the CCM, please?   

And Dave ... you are deleting more and more words per sentence, each week - in your Forum Replies.   Too much KTM premix smoke on the brain ...
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Stan S on September 05, 2010, 10:18:01 pm
Quote from: Doggy Digger on September 05, 2010, 09:50:37 pm
Speaking of CDs ... I like the pic of you, Stan, in latest Trailzone mag.   (Wheeling the KX front end.)    I like the way you sawed off the frame behind backbone and downtube, rather than unbolting the steering stem.   Yakuza-style mechanics.   

Can you post some more action shots of that #79 bloke on the CCM, please?

Funny thing as I was wheeling that front end past Firko's camp I heard some mutterings about knowing what rods to use to tig it back together again. Don't know what that was all about  ;D ;D ;D

As far as action shots of that guy, theres not much action in his riding anymore.

Regards Stan.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 10:33:01 pm
hi, doggy diddely dog, l didn`t know you read that sh,,,,,t, l need to be aware of that. l want that bike to leave my side, drakey`s fault.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Drakie on September 06, 2010, 08:16:05 am
............................what the f*<#? What am I getting dragged into? Leave your side Dave? NOTHING stays with you!!!! You have too much time on your hands, get back to work.
Watch this space for OSSA sales soon!
(friginamazedattimesdrakie)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Doggy Digger on September 06, 2010, 10:42:30 am
Dave me ol' mate ... you are my favourite poster/replier on the Forum ...   I love your work!

About Stanley's Chug Chug Machine

Don't turn up missing, come next Classic Dirt!   We can dribble on the seat of Stan's CCM ....
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 06, 2010, 08:50:50 pm
HOT dIGGERDI DOG, yes we will dibble together, l do a lot of dribblin anyway, you never know Rog l may have a ccm seat to dribble on too.
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 06, 2010, 09:12:17 pm
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/ccm74.jpg)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: SAABCOMBI on September 06, 2010, 09:15:12 pm
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/andrew2.jpg)
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: JohnnyO on September 06, 2010, 09:40:14 pm
I'd love to have a ride on a '79 4 valve CCM someday..
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: VMX247 on March 09, 2012, 10:12:48 pm
Quote from: SAABCOMBI on September 05, 2010, 05:36:02 pm
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/ccm7.jpg)

Any news of these Australian plastic yellow tanked John Player Banks ?? Special 79 CCM's ??
Apparently these yellow tanks came in the models 75,76,77 they didnt fit any other model due to strangle front attachment set upas can be seen on page 5 vmx mag #2..
cheers
Title: Re: News from Mother England.
Post by: Marc.com on March 10, 2012, 07:36:49 am
Quote from: TC91 on September 05, 2010, 04:20:47 pm
Hi Stanley
The TT was definitely the highlight.

Sounds awesome I have big ambition to attend the TT, I need to hear a Paton running for real..... keep up the good work ;D

(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo157/Gringo_ringo/IOM09003.jpg)