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Old 05-28-2004, 7:48 PM
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Those are some seriously crazy people! Let's all hope for no fatalities this year!
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Much love to Joey D and David Jefferies. RIP
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Yeah I would love to go and watch it sometime soon before they permanently put an end to it! Ive heard rumors that 2007 will be the last year (1907 was the first Isle of Mann) Not sure how reliable these are though?
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A friend of mine was a nut in the early 80s. He paid to have his bike crated over there from the states. Then stayed over there for like 2-3 weeks. He said back then the whole vacation cost him $4 or 5k, I was in awe. They got to ride the circuit prior, stay for the races, drink beer, and ride some more. I almost fainted hearing that
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Read the 5th paragraph (not counting the opening statement) for an eye opener! 180 deaths!!! I still think it would be a travesty to end this institution. Phucking government do-gooders, always wanting to protect us from ourselves! Leave us alone already!

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You guys should definitely check out the DVD One Man's Island if you haven't already. An amazing documentary about a Canadian guy who gave up everything for a chance to race in the TT. The DVD includes unedited on-board video of a lap around the course. Holy crap that's some intense stuff! I'd love to see it in person.
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You guys should definitely check out the DVD One Man's Island if you haven't already. An amazing documentary about a Canadian guy who gave up everything for a chance to race in the TT. The DVD includes unedited on-board video of a lap around the course. Holy crap that's some intense stuff! I'd love to see it in person.
Bought it a couple of months ago, and have watched it over and over.
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Those guys are absolute crazies

I'm actualy suprised they still allow the racing there
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Radio IOM TT live
http://217.23.164.199/radttnew/index1.asp

IOM dvd's are good, full lap onboard.
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I heard the same thing, that '07 was the last year for the TT. I want to go next year and will probably ship my TLR over there.

I had a quote of $1100 CDN to ship it, if I crate it here. That's delivered to a bike shop in Birmingham. Then the bike shop wants 150 quid to uncrate it, fill oil, a/freeze, etc and then ready it for shippping again after I leave.

When you consider a friend paid ~$850 CDN 5 or 6 years ago to rent a Triumph 595 for 10 days, that isn't too bad.

Plus, I'll be able to say "I rode her on the Isle of Mann".
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That would be awesome, Newfie! I'd love to do the same.
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To each his own, but that is insanity IMO. Absolutely no room for errors. I just don't like watching something where you know someone is going to die.Actually several each year.
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To each his own, but that is insanity IMO. Absolutely no room for errors. I just don't like watching something where you know someone is going to die.Actually several each year.
Not every year. There have been a few years without even a transport.
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One dead already this year. 40+ year old Frenchman. Very sad.
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It's still about freedom of choice in my book. They are the ones voluntarily taking the risks. And the spectators too are voluntarily taking their own risks... May the Isle of Man TT continue for a longgg time.
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May the Isle of Man TT continue for a longgg time.
Cheers to that. That's one of my "to do before I die" trips (to spectate, not race- I'm not THAT insane. ).
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Radio IOM TT live
http://217.23.164.199/radttnew/index1.asp

IOM dvd's are good, full lap onboard.
That is some funky a$$ music they got on right now.
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You guys should definitely check out the DVD One Man's Island if you haven't already. An amazing documentary about a Canadian guy who gave up everything for a chance to race in the TT. The DVD includes unedited on-board video of a lap around the course. Holy crap that's some intense stuff! I'd love to see it in person.
I'll second that as well. He's kind of an odd guy, but he says all the right stuff about motorcycling and racing. The uncut lap is worth the price of admission in my book. A full 23 minutes of onboard haulin' ass on the Mountain Course, no voice over, just the wind and the motor!

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Not every year. There have been a few years without even a transport.
I don't know my history of the Isle, But with 180 dead they couldn't have missed many years. Like I said earlier ,To each his own. i hope it goes on forever for those that chose to do it.
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I will be there on firday morning for five days as i have done for the last 3 years,excellent racing and crack,if you are in to road racing this is it the big one.will be doing mad sunday again this is where you get to do the track on sunday hence the name mad sunday.
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...excellent racing and crack...
Excellent crack? Don't tell these windowlickers about that!
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You guys should definitely check out the DVD One Man's Island if you haven't already. An amazing documentary about a Canadian guy who gave up everything for a chance to race in the TT. The DVD includes unedited on-board video of a lap around the course. Holy crap that's some intense stuff! I'd love to see it in person.
Been meaning to order it for some time.. finally did when I ordered my copy of Faster. Really looking forward to getting that disc and watching it!

Hey.. I just noticed your avatar Bwhip.. looks like you finally gave in to the dark side and got a euro-twin.. Nice choice!
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Been meaning to order it for some time.. finally did when I ordered my copy of Faster. Really looking forward to getting that disc and watching it!

Hey.. I just noticed your avatar Bwhip.. looks like you finally gave in to the dark side and got a euro-twin.. Nice choice!
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I would say the majority of the reported deaths over here are caused by the fans/visitors ..

Either riding pi55ed or by those who confuse their pub talk exploits with their actual riding abilities.

After all these are public roads with two way traffic - so riding round blind corners on the wrong side full of ale is asking for trouble

its a shame that the minority can cause so much bad press for the place cos its great and i bet you wish you were here !


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I hope it goes on for ever, your link says it all about racing.
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