the bb trackday thread.
Discussion
gwm said:
Who have you been at OP with who has then crashed?
Me, MTB, olly, yourself - any more?
Not olly.Me, MTB, olly, yourself - any more?
You.
Me.
MTB.
Jack.
Graham.
Yazza.
Yazzas mate.
Clen.
I met jazoli and he crashed. Ive met Loon and he crashed. Ive met BN and he crashed. Ive met Fleegle but he does nothing but crash.
This doesnt make good reading. There may be more, sorry if ive missed you out.
curlie467 said:
Not olly.
You.
Me.
MTB.
Jack.
Graham.
Yazza.
Yazzas mate.
Clen.
I met jazoli and he crashed. Ive met Loon and he crashed. Ive met BN and he crashed. Ive met Fleegle but he does nothing but crash.
This doesnt make good reading. There may be more, sorry if ive missed you out.
Think it only counts if you were there at time of crash, but that's still an impressive list You.
Me.
MTB.
Jack.
Graham.
Yazza.
Yazzas mate.
Clen.
I met jazoli and he crashed. Ive met Loon and he crashed. Ive met BN and he crashed. Ive met Fleegle but he does nothing but crash.
This doesnt make good reading. There may be more, sorry if ive missed you out.
curlie467 said:
I shook their hands, i think that is how you pass it on.
I met a guy from another forum and he crashed too.
My brother fell off when i was there also!
John , pretty sure I had my glove on when we first met and shook hands....didn't I ? .....please, tell me I did...!I met a guy from another forum and he crashed too.
My brother fell off when i was there also!
I am "old school" and customarily introduce myself, shake hands, introduce others etc...but when we next meet , you will get a nod and a " hello ", nothing more , no offence , but for somebody as "non-superstitious" as myself - you're just not worth the risk !
Cheers, GB.
I finally got the chance to ride my RSV-R Mille at Brands last week during an evening session so here is some background on how I ended up with it and how the evening went.
I’ve been looking at track bikes for a little while now and after a few texts to Fleegle I made offers on an R6 and ZX6R. However, for one reason or another these never materialised. I then spotted the RSV-R on E-bay and because the add seemed straight forward and the bidding was low I stuck a bid on it. That was on the Friday night and by Sunday afternoon it was back in my garage.
The last owner had been very honest and the add said the bike had been down the road twice. The first time was in Portimao which ended its life as a road bike. The second time was at Brands and this ended the love affair between bike and rider, hence the sale.
So when I arrived at Brands it was a step into the unknown. Was it repaired properly, was it straight? The first session did not go very well at all and the back of the bike was bouncing around like a pair of double D’s at a wet T shirt competition. In the back of my mind I’m thinking what a cock and what the hell have I bought.
So after the first session I took it to the track day suspension guru and asked him to have a look. He said that he couldn’t do much in 15min between evening sessions but he’d have a look. He bounced it about a few times and then gave me the look of shame. He then tweaked a few things and sprinkled it with magic suspension dust before handing back the key. He said it need a proper going over but it should be better and he wouldn’t even take any money.
Better? In the second session it was like a different bike. No bouncing and smooth as you like. For years I’ve been reading on here about getting the bike set up by a track day suspension guru but I never thought it could make such a massive difference.
So by the end of the evening it was ear to ear smiles and I cant wait for Snetterton in a few weeks’ time. I’ll also be getting the suspension guru to finish their magic.
No lap times to post, no crashes and no knee down action I’m afraid. Just a great evening on track with my lad and a few mates.
A couple of pics
I’ve been looking at track bikes for a little while now and after a few texts to Fleegle I made offers on an R6 and ZX6R. However, for one reason or another these never materialised. I then spotted the RSV-R on E-bay and because the add seemed straight forward and the bidding was low I stuck a bid on it. That was on the Friday night and by Sunday afternoon it was back in my garage.
The last owner had been very honest and the add said the bike had been down the road twice. The first time was in Portimao which ended its life as a road bike. The second time was at Brands and this ended the love affair between bike and rider, hence the sale.
So when I arrived at Brands it was a step into the unknown. Was it repaired properly, was it straight? The first session did not go very well at all and the back of the bike was bouncing around like a pair of double D’s at a wet T shirt competition. In the back of my mind I’m thinking what a cock and what the hell have I bought.
So after the first session I took it to the track day suspension guru and asked him to have a look. He said that he couldn’t do much in 15min between evening sessions but he’d have a look. He bounced it about a few times and then gave me the look of shame. He then tweaked a few things and sprinkled it with magic suspension dust before handing back the key. He said it need a proper going over but it should be better and he wouldn’t even take any money.
Better? In the second session it was like a different bike. No bouncing and smooth as you like. For years I’ve been reading on here about getting the bike set up by a track day suspension guru but I never thought it could make such a massive difference.
So by the end of the evening it was ear to ear smiles and I cant wait for Snetterton in a few weeks’ time. I’ll also be getting the suspension guru to finish their magic.
No lap times to post, no crashes and no knee down action I’m afraid. Just a great evening on track with my lad and a few mates.
A couple of pics
Edited by Andy XRV on Thursday 9th July 19:19
olly22n said:
Just checked my lap times, best was a 1:59.
Is that any good? I felt I was in the top third of novice with that pace.
No comment on lap timesIs that any good? I felt I was in the top third of novice with that pace.
If you're confident in the group and running towards the top end, then move up a group. It didn't look like a challenging group in Inters or Fast today, so it would've been a good time to step up. Sorry it was only a fleeting hello, but I needed to check my bike over and make sure things were where they should be.
LoonR1 said:
olly22n said:
Just checked my lap times, best was a 1:59.
Is that any good? I felt I was in the top third of novice with that pace.
No comment on lap timesIs that any good? I felt I was in the top third of novice with that pace.
If you're confident in the group and running towards the top end, then move up a group. It didn't look like a challenging group in Inters or Fast today, so it would've been a good time to step up. Sorry it was only a fleeting hello, but I needed to check my bike over and make sure things were where they should be.
Andy XRV said:
I finally got the chance to ride my RSV-R Mille at Brands last week during an evening session so here is some background on how I ended up with it and how the evening went.
I’ve been looking at track bikes for a little while now and after a few texts to Fleegle I made offers on an R6 and ZX6R. However, for one reason or another these never materialised. I then spotted the RSV-R on E-bay and because the add seemed straight forward and the bidding was low I stuck a bid on it. That was on the Friday night and by Sunday afternoon it was back in my garage.
The last owner had been very honest and the add said the bike had been down the road twice. The first time was in Portimao which ended its life as a road bike. The second time was at Brands and this ended the love affair between bike and rider, hence the sale.
So when I arrived at Brands it was a step into the unknown. Was it repaired properly, was it straight? The first session did not go very well at all and the back of the bike was bouncing around like a pair of double D’s at a wet T shirt competition. In the back of my mind I’m thinking what a cock and what the hell have I bought.
So after the first session I took it to the track day suspension guru and asked him to have a look. He said that he couldn’t do much in 15min between evening sessions but he’d have a look. He bounced it about a few times and then gave me the look of shame. He then tweaked a few things and sprinkled it with magic suspension dust before handing back the key. He said it need a proper going over but it should be better and he wouldn’t even take any money.
Better? In the second session it was like a different bike. No bouncing and smooth as you like. For years I’ve been reading on here about getting the bike set up by a track day suspension guru but I never thought it could make such a massive difference.
So by the end of the evening it was ear to ear smiles and I cant wait for Snetterton in a few weeks’ time. I’ll also be getting the suspension guru to finish their magic.
No lap times to post, no crashes and no knee down action I’m afraid. Just a great evening on track with my lad and a few mates.
A couple of pics
Cracking photos. Nice looking bike. Glad you enjoyed it. Welcome to the club. It's great when it goes like that. I’ve been looking at track bikes for a little while now and after a few texts to Fleegle I made offers on an R6 and ZX6R. However, for one reason or another these never materialised. I then spotted the RSV-R on E-bay and because the add seemed straight forward and the bidding was low I stuck a bid on it. That was on the Friday night and by Sunday afternoon it was back in my garage.
The last owner had been very honest and the add said the bike had been down the road twice. The first time was in Portimao which ended its life as a road bike. The second time was at Brands and this ended the love affair between bike and rider, hence the sale.
So when I arrived at Brands it was a step into the unknown. Was it repaired properly, was it straight? The first session did not go very well at all and the back of the bike was bouncing around like a pair of double D’s at a wet T shirt competition. In the back of my mind I’m thinking what a cock and what the hell have I bought.
So after the first session I took it to the track day suspension guru and asked him to have a look. He said that he couldn’t do much in 15min between evening sessions but he’d have a look. He bounced it about a few times and then gave me the look of shame. He then tweaked a few things and sprinkled it with magic suspension dust before handing back the key. He said it need a proper going over but it should be better and he wouldn’t even take any money.
Better? In the second session it was like a different bike. No bouncing and smooth as you like. For years I’ve been reading on here about getting the bike set up by a track day suspension guru but I never thought it could make such a massive difference.
So by the end of the evening it was ear to ear smiles and I cant wait for Snetterton in a few weeks’ time. I’ll also be getting the suspension guru to finish their magic.
No lap times to post, no crashes and no knee down action I’m afraid. Just a great evening on track with my lad and a few mates.
A couple of pics
Edited by Andy XRV on Thursday 9th July 19:19
Andy XRV said:
I finally got the chance to ride my RSV-R Mille at Brands last week during an evening session so here is some background on how I ended up with it and how the evening went.
I’ve been looking at track bikes for a little while now and after a few texts to Fleegle I made offers on an R6 and ZX6R. However, for one reason or another these never materialised. I then spotted the RSV-R on E-bay and because the add seemed straight forward and the bidding was low I stuck a bid on it. That was on the Friday night and by Sunday afternoon it was back in my garage.
The last owner had been very honest and the add said the bike had been down the road twice. The first time was in Portimao which ended its life as a road bike. The second time was at Brands and this ended the love affair between bike and rider, hence the sale.
So when I arrived at Brands it was a step into the unknown. Was it repaired properly, was it straight? The first session did not go very well at all and the back of the bike was bouncing around like a pair of double D’s at a wet T shirt competition. In the back of my mind I’m thinking what a cock and what the hell have I bought.
So after the first session I took it to the track day suspension guru and asked him to have a look. He said that he couldn’t do much in 15min between evening sessions but he’d have a look. He bounced it about a few times and then gave me the look of shame. He then tweaked a few things and sprinkled it with magic suspension dust before handing back the key. He said it need a proper going over but it should be better and he wouldn’t even take any money.
Better? In the second session it was like a different bike. No bouncing and smooth as you like. For years I’ve been reading on here about getting the bike set up by a track day suspension guru but I never thought it could make such a massive difference.
So by the end of the evening it was ear to ear smiles and I cant wait for Snetterton in a few weeks’ time. I’ll also be getting the suspension guru to finish their magic.
No lap times to post, no crashes and no knee down action I’m afraid. Just a great evening on track with my lad and a few mates.
A couple of pics
Cracking bike, ideally suited to Indy. Less so for Snett, but an old fashioned weapon of Ego destruction nonetheless. I’ve been looking at track bikes for a little while now and after a few texts to Fleegle I made offers on an R6 and ZX6R. However, for one reason or another these never materialised. I then spotted the RSV-R on E-bay and because the add seemed straight forward and the bidding was low I stuck a bid on it. That was on the Friday night and by Sunday afternoon it was back in my garage.
The last owner had been very honest and the add said the bike had been down the road twice. The first time was in Portimao which ended its life as a road bike. The second time was at Brands and this ended the love affair between bike and rider, hence the sale.
So when I arrived at Brands it was a step into the unknown. Was it repaired properly, was it straight? The first session did not go very well at all and the back of the bike was bouncing around like a pair of double D’s at a wet T shirt competition. In the back of my mind I’m thinking what a cock and what the hell have I bought.
So after the first session I took it to the track day suspension guru and asked him to have a look. He said that he couldn’t do much in 15min between evening sessions but he’d have a look. He bounced it about a few times and then gave me the look of shame. He then tweaked a few things and sprinkled it with magic suspension dust before handing back the key. He said it need a proper going over but it should be better and he wouldn’t even take any money.
Better? In the second session it was like a different bike. No bouncing and smooth as you like. For years I’ve been reading on here about getting the bike set up by a track day suspension guru but I never thought it could make such a massive difference.
So by the end of the evening it was ear to ear smiles and I cant wait for Snetterton in a few weeks’ time. I’ll also be getting the suspension guru to finish their magic.
No lap times to post, no crashes and no knee down action I’m afraid. Just a great evening on track with my lad and a few mates.
A couple of pics
Edited by Andy XRV on Thursday 9th July 19:19
I was also advised to set the rear of mine up way too hard when I first tracked it. Sorted it out at Anglesey & fell in love with the bike & track. Amazing difference.
You should 'name & thank' the sussy people as help like that really deserves recognition.
Keep us posted with your adventures from Turnipville. Just look out for the Scary Tree. Great B&B far side of the circuit on a farm BTW. Nothing to do with me, just stayed on e & loved the place.
There's no right or wrong answer to it. Quicker group may help pull you along, slower group exactly as you sat ,any help you with the offline stuff
Either way, glad you enjoyed it. I did too.
Here's my short write up. Arrived at Doningotn around 6:45 with gorgeous blue skies and not a cloud in sight. Set up was done quickly, as I've got a routine that means I can unload the van and get everything set inside 10 mins. The first session was interesting and showed that even Fast Group can have a real mix of talent. We had Michael Rutter, Luke Shelley (SS600), Joe Burns (instructing but a BSB rider) in there, along with at least eight guys that I lapped, even with 3 sighting laps.
My confidence is back and the corners were flowing and overtakes aplenty through the sessions. Into the third session of the morning and as I came round from my first lap, they managed to release a hefty group of riders out of the pits right onto the racing line and whilst we were under yellows. It got a bit hectic through Redgate and Hollywood, before we sorted it out through Craner. I found myself behind Joe, who gave me the thumbs up and decided to set off through the group on an R6 that he borrowed from his Dad.
He was incredible scything through traffic, so I did everything I could to keep with him and was right with him for three laps. He then managed to get through a group of three riders that took me a bit longer and that was that, although I did keep him in sight. Great session and one of the most enjoyable for really pushing myself this year.
Last session before dinner saw my fortune change a little. For the first time today I got a clean run through Coppice and carried a lot more speed onto the back straight. It was when I started to brake I realised that I'd made a mistake. I chucked the bike into the Esses and it sort of stuck, but wasn't happy. As I flicked it right it decided enough was enough and spat me over the front. Cue me landing hard on my shoulder and the bike the landing on me and us sliding a bit, right onto the racing line.
I managed to haul the bike up, restart it and get back to the pits without the need for the Fail Bus, which is always a bonus. Damage was surprisingly light with the bungs, protective covers and peg taking the brunt of it, so I was back out next session. Injury was nil. I can safely say that the carbon fibre shoulder protectors on RST suits work very well.
We only got two afternoon sessions, and one of those was trying out a harder tyre, which seems to work well, so even happier days.
Quite a few red flags throughout the day, although I did cause one and I hope the guys who were injured GWS. Never nice when the day has to be called early due to no ambulances being on site.
Either way, glad you enjoyed it. I did too.
Here's my short write up. Arrived at Doningotn around 6:45 with gorgeous blue skies and not a cloud in sight. Set up was done quickly, as I've got a routine that means I can unload the van and get everything set inside 10 mins. The first session was interesting and showed that even Fast Group can have a real mix of talent. We had Michael Rutter, Luke Shelley (SS600), Joe Burns (instructing but a BSB rider) in there, along with at least eight guys that I lapped, even with 3 sighting laps.
My confidence is back and the corners were flowing and overtakes aplenty through the sessions. Into the third session of the morning and as I came round from my first lap, they managed to release a hefty group of riders out of the pits right onto the racing line and whilst we were under yellows. It got a bit hectic through Redgate and Hollywood, before we sorted it out through Craner. I found myself behind Joe, who gave me the thumbs up and decided to set off through the group on an R6 that he borrowed from his Dad.
He was incredible scything through traffic, so I did everything I could to keep with him and was right with him for three laps. He then managed to get through a group of three riders that took me a bit longer and that was that, although I did keep him in sight. Great session and one of the most enjoyable for really pushing myself this year.
Last session before dinner saw my fortune change a little. For the first time today I got a clean run through Coppice and carried a lot more speed onto the back straight. It was when I started to brake I realised that I'd made a mistake. I chucked the bike into the Esses and it sort of stuck, but wasn't happy. As I flicked it right it decided enough was enough and spat me over the front. Cue me landing hard on my shoulder and the bike the landing on me and us sliding a bit, right onto the racing line.
I managed to haul the bike up, restart it and get back to the pits without the need for the Fail Bus, which is always a bonus. Damage was surprisingly light with the bungs, protective covers and peg taking the brunt of it, so I was back out next session. Injury was nil. I can safely say that the carbon fibre shoulder protectors on RST suits work very well.
We only got two afternoon sessions, and one of those was trying out a harder tyre, which seems to work well, so even happier days.
Quite a few red flags throughout the day, although I did cause one and I hope the guys who were injured GWS. Never nice when the day has to be called early due to no ambulances being on site.
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