the bb trackday thread.

[Fleegle]

CaptainSlow said:

So after my first couple of track days I'm no longer the slowest in novice. This has created a new issue, I can't get past people. This is due to a combination of my lack of skill, confidence and bike. Whilst I'm held up in the bends I can't out accelerate to pass on the straights which is annoying and frustrating.

Currently on a Daytona 600, what would be a good choice of replacement...up to £6k. Hopefully I will improve the two areas. I'm thinking 06 onwards R6.

You could change the gearing as an interim improvement, much cheaper as well

[Jezz172]

CaptainSlow said:

So after my first couple of track days I'm no longer the slowest in novice. This has created a new issue, I can't get past people. This is due to a combination of my lack of skill, confidence and bike. Whilst I'm held up in the bends I can't out accelerate to pass on the straights which is annoying and frustrating.

Currently on a Daytona 600, what would be a good choice of replacement...up to £6k. Hopefully I will improve the two areas. I'm thinking 06 onwards R6.

You could buy my GSXR 1000 K7 track bike I have for sale @ £5k

[George29]

CaptainSlow said:

Currently on a Daytona 600, what would be a good choice of replacement...up to £6k. Hopefully I will improve the two areas. I'm thinking 06 onwards R6.

My 2012 675R is up for sale for £6k with a load of spares and a freshly rebuilt engine.

[m9rko]

Anyone at Knockhill last night? Seriously lucked out with the weather. Something wonderful happened, after nearly 5 years riding and maybe 10 trackdays, I've learned to get my knee down. It happened before but only by accident, I tried it towards the end of yesterdays session and for whatever reason, I can just do it on demand. Certainly doesn't make you quicker but it's a great feeling!



Also managed a 56.7, 2 whole seconds quicker than my best lap for the last 5-6 trackdays there. New Brembo RCS master cylinder is the reason. I can't believe how much later and harder you can brake with these!

[moanthebairns]

m9rko said:

Anyone at Knockhill last night? Seriously lucked out with the weather. Something wonderful happened, after nearly 5 years riding and maybe 10 trackdays, I've learned to get my knee down. It happened before but only by accident, I tried it towards the end of yesterdays session and for whatever reason, I can just do it on demand. Certainly doesn't make you quicker but it's a great feeling!



Also managed a 56.7, 2 whole seconds quicker than my best lap for the last 5-6 trackdays there. New Brembo RCS master cylinder is the reason. I can't believe how much later and harder you can brake with these!

Congratulations. Great time. And a great feeling going into Duffus with your knee down. Or the hairpin in the wet.

[Dakkon]

Are you allowed to time yourself on bike trackdays? As it is a big no, no for car trackdays?

[moanthebairns]

Dakkon said:

Are you allowed to time yourself on bike trackdays? As it is a big no, no for car trackdays?

No, they don't really care tbh, but will warn you if your stupid enough to do so right infront of their face.

knockhill, anything goes, they have never once said you cant.

[m9rko]

For the first time yesterday, the guy actually said in the briefing that lap timing wasn't allowed. But as long as your discreet, nobody's going to notice =]

[moanthebairns]

Next time your there post up and I'll pop up and watch or probably be on it.

You don't ride an Aprilia do you?

[Atlas 12v]

Gave the consumables a good thrashing at a very hot Brands Indy on Monday.

First time with the big boys in inters/fast group. Much better than novices, should have done it sooner.

Hope the chap who's GSXR ended up in a lot of pieces in the last session is ok. He looked it but the bike didn't.

Not sure if they've change photographer this year but the two days I've done the pictures are not as good as previous years...

[m9rko]

moanthebairns said:

Next time your there post up and I'll pop up and watch or probably be on it.

You don't ride an Aprilia do you?

Yeah mate still riding the Aprilia

[upsidedownmark]

Anyone thinking of doing brands on weds (31st?)

[moanthebairns]

Me and Graeme are at oulton Tuesday Wednesday anyone else. First time at oulton in a year and I've been looking forward to this for fking months

[Birky_41]

upsidedownmark said:

Anyone thinking of doing brands on weds (31st?)

Im 70% complete rebuilding my butter built gsxr gearbox. If I can between taking my boy racing and being half sociable with the family get in the garage to complete it I'll get there early morning

They dont normally fully book mid week but I still need to get the clutch in, cases, oil etc

Then fit it all in the bike and get all the fairings back on

[upsidedownmark]

Unfortunately oulton's full.. mind you it's a bit of a long way to drag for me. Ideally I'd do snetterton or something, but having been on a self-imposed TD ban until this week, I'm busting to get on track somewhere

[graeme4130]

moanthebairns said:

Me and Graeme are at oulton Tuesday Wednesday anyone else. First time at oulton in a year and I've been looking forward to this for fking months

The weather forecast looks very much against your norm though... As it's looking dry

[moanthebairns]

graeme4130 said:

moanthebairns said:

Me and Graeme are at oulton Tuesday Wednesday anyone else. First time at oulton in a year and I've been looking forward to this for fking months

The weather forecast looks very much against your norm though... As it's looking dry

fking booooo

[Tribal Chestnut]

CaptainSlow said:

So after my first couple of track days I'm no longer the slowest in novice. This has created a new issue, I can't get past people. This is due to a combination of my lack of skill, confidence and bike. Whilst I'm held up in the bends I can't out accelerate to pass on the straights which is annoying and frustrating.

Currently on a Daytona 600, what would be a good choice of replacement...up to £6k. Hopefully I will improve the two areas. I'm thinking 06 onwards R6.

Come and do Brands Hatch on 21st then - more track time is the answer! That chap at Bedford on the old Fazer 600 was a lot quicker than both of us and on an inferior bike.

[CaptainSlow]

I'll have to keep an eye on the 21st. Have a family birthday the following day so may not get a pass.

[CaptainSlow]

Obviously using timing equipment is not normally allowed. If it were allowed, which phone based apps are the best to use?