howling gorgon 1 Posted April 30, 2003 Whatever happened to these machines, are they still around? any riders use them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,549 Posted May 3, 2003 There's actually one for sale on ebay, alongside a load of other speedway relics. So I think that speaks volumes about what has happened to Wessies HG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madbiker 0 Posted May 7, 2003 HG, as far as I know Don Godden took over Weslake, and produced the magnificent GR500, an engine that many riders used with great success including Hans Niesson, I bought a GR for Glenn Doyle when I sponsored him, Don was brilliant to deal with and a great engineer too ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff. 2 Posted May 7, 2003 Weslake were taken over by Bill Davies and Tig Perry. Their decline came about by most riders preferring the GM and to a lesser extent the Godden or the new (at the time) single overhead cam Jawa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,314 Posted May 7, 2003 Looking back there are certain riders that seem to be at the start of a new trend due to their success with a certain machine - eg. Egon Muller with the GM and Neil Street/Phil Crump with 4 valves. Who was ther rider who started the trend for Weslakes in the first place? Was it Peter Collins? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIWIPIRATE 0 Posted May 7, 2003 My memory bank is getting overdrawn now, but ISTR that Nigel Boocock was one of the first to use Weslake engines? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC 0 Posted August 24, 2003 Looking back there are certain riders that seem to be at the start of a new trend due to their success with a certain machine - eg. Egon Muller with the GM and Neil Street/Phil Crump with 4 valves. Who was ther rider who started the trend for Weslakes in the first place? Was it Peter Collins? If my memory serves me correctly I believe it was John Louis who was the first Weslake rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngy105 16 Posted August 24, 2003 I'm sure PC had a hand in making the weslake popular with his magnificent win in the 76 world final Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Man 32 Posted August 24, 2003 1975 British Speedway Final 1 John Louis 2Peter Collins 4 Ray Wilson 5 Martin Ashby All mounted on the British Weslake What a brilliant man Harry Weslake was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Steve Magro Posted August 25, 2003 Hi folks, my name is Steve Magro from Australia. I have a Weslake Mk3 (brought here by Marvin Cox in 1986) mounted in my living room, by the TV. I can highly recommend investing in one as they are relatively cheap now. It doesn't take up much space, it's clean and makes me smile when I look at it. It's also often a topic of discussion when people drop by. Also some info please. Am I able to have emails of various messages on 'Years Gone By' sent to me, or do I always have to get on the web site and view each topic of discussion individually? Finally. I have an historical web site which may be of interest to some of you. cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howling gorgon 1 Posted August 26, 2003 Wow, theres flash for you, big living room is it? Can't answer the e-mail question, sorry. Good website though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lioness 1,449 Posted August 27, 2003 Hi folks, my name is Steve Magro from Australia. I have a Weslake Mk3 (brought here by Marvin Cox in 1986) mounted in my living room, by the TV. I can highly recommend investing in one as they are relatively cheap now. It doesn't take up much space, it's clean and makes me smile when I look at it. It's also often a topic of discussion when people drop by. Also some info please. Am I able to have emails of various messages on 'Years Gone By' sent to me, or do I always have to get on the web site and view each topic of discussion individually? Finally. I have an historical web site which may be of interest to some of you. cheers Hiya Steve nice to see you on here Afraid the forum isn't set up for e-mail Steve, just message board format but I hope you'll keep coming back 8) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liontamer 202 Posted August 28, 2003 I have a Weslake Mk3 (brought here by Marvin Cox in 1986) mounted in my living room, by the TV. You've got me thinking now mate. I wonder if there's any chance that Mrs Lt will let me mount a Jap in the bedroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howling gorgon 1 Posted August 28, 2003 I have a Weslake Mk3 (brought here by Marvin Cox in 1986) mounted in my living room, by the TV. You've got me thinking now mate. I wonder if there's any chance that Mrs Lt will let me mount a Jap in the bedroom. Oh Lt, never had you down for kinky............never mind Mrs LT, have you considered how this Japanese person might feel about being mounted, (ooh er missus!!), more to the point how you going to coax them into your bedroom in the first place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howling gorgon 1 Posted August 28, 2003 I have a Weslake Mk3 (brought here by Marvin Cox in 1986) mounted in my living room, by the TV. You've got me thinking now mate. I wonder if there's any chance that Mrs Lt will let me mount a Jap in the bedroom. Oh Lt.........., could'nt ignore this one, never had you down for such a kinky pervert............never mind Mrs LT, have you considered how this poor Japanese person might feel about being mounted in your bedroom?, (ooh er missus!!), more to the point how you going to coax them into your bedroom in the first place? Ray Wilson still lives in a bog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
