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Thankyou all. Your advice is much appreciated

Alright all. I'm interested in going racing instead of just practising but not sure if I fit in any classes? I'm 33 years old with a 125 pit bike engine in a speedway frame. Are there any classes that this slots in to and anyone else whose as old and slow as me to compete against? I don't want to embarrass myself by getting lapped by the next upcoming british champion! Any need for ACU licenses, full kevlars etc? Thanks in advance. Cheers

Ok to use me two piece wulf sport motox top and speedway trousers? Don't worry, got a good helmet! What about licenses?

Hello you knowledgeable people. I've got a 125cc in a Stuha frame and have no idea what tyre pressures I should be running. The problem came to light on Saturday at Buxton where on a really dry track, the bike felt skittery and unstable as if it just wanted to let go. Its always felt solid and controllable in the wet. Got me thinking is there different tyre pressures that should be used for different track conditions, wet or dry etc? Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers

Thanks for the info. I've done a couple of days at Ride and Skid It and was convinced they had solid foot rests on their bikes. That's what threw me when I got mine home and saw a swinging one. I see the point of having it swinging so am going to stick with it. Thanks to the both of you for your sound advice. Cheers

Afternoon you knowledgeable lot. Just bought a 125 for starting out on. Its a full size Stuha frame with a swinging foot rest, which I didn't notice when I bought it on ebay. Can you get a solid foot rest that doesn't swing? Had a look at Joe Hughes International but all the Stuha's are described as swinging. Any advice, recommendations or product links are much appreciated. Cheers

Commiserations to Coventry. Top job by the boys on the night. We've had everything thrown at us this year and come through it all to win another one. Doesn't get any better than that, especially the burn outs in the stand!

Didn't see that, so thank you screamer for being gracious in defeat. Shame others aren't the same

Calling Poole a virus. That's also as mature as it comes. Sorry, not. Also very mature!

HahahahahahahHah (breath)"hahahahHHahahahahaha

Ooooh look what I've started! Wish I'd never said anything now

Didn't say he should face any action. Jeez, was only asking!

I think I didn't explain my comment properly. What I meant was is there any ruling regarding behaviour on tv (ie footballers being disciplined for swearing at cameras in their sport)? Wasn't having a go at Pedersen, it actually made for quite good viewing and shows the riders have passion (something that other sports sadly lack). And I know the Gollob Boyce incident is totally different, it just reminded me of it for some reason. I have a strange mind...........

After Pedersen's outburst on live tv , will he face any disciplinary action? Is there anything in place to deal with that? Reminded me of Boycie hitting Gollob all those years ago

The track

I left at heat 13 because was fed up of the track. Not a great advertisement for the club. I agreed with Coventrys protests. When did seargeant get injured?

Its wrong what hes done. He will be punished accordingly, but I would like to make a few points; Im obviously a pirate fan so this will be biased. Hes made a mistake, hes been on the tv and admitted it. Havent we all cocked up at some time. As supposedly all fans of the sport, shouldn't we be supporting, rather than slagging? Dunno how some teams [obvious by your profile pictures] can call him. You need to have a look at your history lads and lasses. Calling Middleditch is out of order. This isn't his argument. Despite what hes said, it isn't him whos done the deed. Calling for licence suspension is just out of order. Cajolling others to like a post isn't speedway or gentlemanly. His suspension from Elite League would obviously benefit teams pushing for the play offs. You know who you are. Its wrong, im not denying it. But the bad reaction isn't what this sport is about

Because Scott Nicholls can talk about setting an example can't he. Forgot he's never done anything wrong.Not

Thank you for the advice. It might be that I buy a complete bike (made a few enquiries on here) and strip it down for a clean up/rebuild, making a note of how it comes apart so I know how to put it back together! Could then publish a "how to guide" as it seems rare as hens teeth. I've done road racing before at club level but never had a shot on a speedway bike, despite speedway getting me into biking in the first place! Will use it just for pottering round Buxton (closest to me) and the other odd track day. Can you recommend anywhere? Cheers

Afternoon all. A bit of a technical one here (hope I'm posting in the right section). Being a bike nut and a handy mechanic, I'm planning on building myself a speedway bike from scratch as my next project. Although I know all the essential parts I need (frame, fuel tank, seat, forks etc), I could do with some installation instructions on bolts, washers etc and how everything fits together. I've trekked through the internet but can't find any guidance. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Any diagrams or websites out there? Recommended suppliers? Thanks in advance

Could you send some photos to andyrainow@hotmail.com please? Cheers

Price and pics please. andyrainow@hotmail.com

Thanks for that, will have a look. Just can't believe Haynes don't do a manual or there's no specialist website or anything. Oh well. Although I'm a Pirates fan I'm actually from just outside Manchester so should be an Ace (long story) but will be down for my holidays next few weeks so will check the van out while I'm at Wimbourne Road. Thanks again