the bb trackday thread.

[LoonR1]

sc0tt said:

In the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter too much loon. Not like you are hosting PH out of your own hard earned

It's not hard earned

[sc0tt]

LoonR1 said:

It's not hard earned

[gwm]

HollywoodStig said:

That's the trouble when you talk with more authority than fact...

http://www.ducatiglasgow.co.uk/latest/events/1289_...

Anyone going?

Taking the Superleggera?

[moanthebairns]

sc0tt said:

LoonR1 said:

It's not hard earned

You musta posted loads in this thread already. When are you booking a track day

Do I need to rush out and get mars

[sc0tt]

moanthebairns said:

You musta posted loads in this thread already. When are you booking a track day

Do I need to rush out and get mars

No rush

[LoonR1]

moanthebairns said:

You musta posted loads in this thread already. When are you booking a track day

Do I need to rush out and get mars

I'm doing Oulton two weeks today and Croft. Then a couple at Anglesey towards the end of April, I think. A race or two as well. I've just cancelled loads though as the current contract has no time off built into it and I can't really argue against that with the daily rate either.

Both Trackbikes are in for a full suspension refresh and a load more stuff on the track S1000RR too.

[hebegb]

StuB said:

moanthebairns said:

How did 666 get on.

Think he did fine. He was with Parkitt racing having his front pre-load tweaked. Saw him a few times when I was on track too. Nice looking 6R, good to say hi & chat briefly. Stunning afternoon & I had a lot of fun.

Glad to hear that - really nice lad Grahame seemed to be on the one road ride out I saw him on, and seems genuinely keen to ride and enjoy his riding .
It now begs the big question , how did the Linksybloke /Zx7r story go.. sighting laps....trackday ... Full day ...??
Surprised no word/words so far ..?

[Fleegle]

LoonR1 said:

and a load more stuff on the track S1000RR too.

like what?

[hebegb]

LoonR1 said:

moanthebairns said:

You musta posted loads in this thread already. When are you booking a track day

Do I need to rush out and get mars

I'm doing Oulton two weeks today and Croft. Then a couple at Anglesey towards the end of April, I think. A race or two as well. I've just cancelled loads though as the current contract has no time off built into it and I can't really argue against that with the daily rate either.

Both Trackbikes are in for a full suspension refresh and a load more stuff on the track S1000RR too.

...I think he was asking scOtt or whatever , the big hat dude that question ...?

[LoonR1]

Fleegle said:

like what?

New bars and and quicker action throttle, so I can st myself even more when I twist it! Just stuff to sharpen it up a bit, but the suspension is the main thing, as it'd be nice to be able to not run on at Hissy's

Oh and a race light with a switch on the bars.

[Fleegle]

LoonR1 said:

Oh and a race light with a switch on the bars.

Oh ballcocks. Have I got to faff about with one of those?

[LoonR1]

Fleegle said:

Oh ballcocks. Have I got to faff about with one of those?

Yep

It doesn't have to be wired into the loom, so it can just be recharged separately, but it does have to have a switch on the bars so you can turn it off or on as needs be.

[LoonR1]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Why are you running on at Hizzys?

The front suspension is completely bottoming out and the front tyre is taking the load and squaring off like a rear tyre normally does. It won't help that I'm a fat bd again, but there is nothing left on the brakes. The rear is miles in the air and flapping about too. That's the real problem corner, as its downhill and high in 4th into a tight 2nd gear chicane, so really highlights the problem.

Either way, it needs something doing even if its just in my head.

[StuB]

hebegb said:

...I think he was asking scOtt or whatever , the big hat dude that question ...?

He seemed content & reported it as functional, he had let Gav Bartlett out in the last session when I was leaving. I'm sure he'll be along with more soon.

Edited by StuB on Saturday 7th March 22:18

[LoonR1]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Yeah it won't turn if you're bottoming out. Are you still on the brakes at the apex?

I can't get to the apex, as I can't get the thing to stop when I want it to. I'm having to brake a lot earlier and softer, I'm fine carrying a bit of brake, but it's just annoying having to ride the way I'm having to. Not saying I'd be breaking any lap records, but it's killing me at the moment.

[theshrew]

LoonR1 said:

Both Trackbikes are in for a full suspension refresh and a load more stuff on the track S1000RR too.

Where you taken them for that chief ?

[LoonR1]

Biker's Nemesis said:

My R1 was like that when I first got it, I bought a different set of forks that was supposed to have K Tech springs it, I couldn't get it to do anything on the brakes, I used it twice at Cadwel and Once at Croft before I lost my blob with it and pulled the forks apart.

A quick call to K tech and the right springs were sent for my weight and type of riding (road or track) and it was a different bike.

I've been getting proper fked off with it. That and my fking Achilles which is still knackered 3 months on amd means I'm pushing 16 stone now. I was supposed to lose a stone with exercise not put another stone and a half on.

theshrew said:

Where you taken them for that chief ?

Over to InFront in Chester. James has had a good fiddle with the suspension on TDs and does the tyres at Oulton, so I know him well

[StuB]

Time for a Harley at last Loon

[LoonR1]

StuB said:

Time for a Harley at last Loon

And I thought we were friends. I've never had someone say something so offensive to me in my life

[Mr OCD]

StuB said:

Time for a Harley at last Loon

... Or he could eat less, drink less and wire his trap shut to lose weight ...