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18 Aug 2007
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Hi, yeah you are right about the 125cc for bikes and 1000cc for cars rule, but you exceed the cc limit if you pay a fine direct to your chosen charities of £100 per 100cc over the limit. This year there was a team with a Vitara (1600cc) and one with a Foutrak (1600cc)
Also they have this wording on the rules page 'Exceptions to this rule may be considered for vehicles of notable unusualness or with high comedy value.'
I feel a bike that was designed 60 years ago and has remained virtually unchanged in that time may fit the bill. Also next year looks as though it could well be the last year of the 350 Classic. So 'The bike that the world forgot to stop making' will no longer be made.
Just my feelings.
Are you looking to do the rally next year too Joe? Might see you on the start line. 
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was seriously contemplating it in a nissan micra with the girlfriend, but I think our work commitments may bugger up an otherwise superb idea. 
we would only have 3 weeks with no margin for error, may also turn it into a full on rallye raid, not an enjoyable trip.
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To be honest Joe, I've not even mentioned the subject to my employers. However I hope my choice of transport might help me as I work for a M/C spares company. But in all honesty I feel that if I am to commit to this project I may have to hand my notice in as the rally falls in the middle of the busy season and the best I'll be offered is 2 weeks. It's OK for my mate as he's a school teacher.
It would be a bugger but I've decided life is all too short and there are plenty of jobs if you're not too fussy.
Mind you, my plea for help to try and get the guaranteed place are not going well. Still being left well and truly in the wake of two Swiss blokes wanting to go in a Fiat 500. 
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