the bb trackday thread.

[Tim85]

LoonR1 said:

If over 2 weeks to the day, it's credited back less an admin of fee of £10 IIRC

If less than 2 weeks then I don't think there's a my refund. You'll need to sell it on.

Ah thought as much. Gonna have 4 bed days dosed up with pain killers and if I can walk down the stairs on Thursday without crying then I'll give the day a go, if not I'll just accept the loss.

[LoonR1]

Tim85 said:

Ah thought as much. Gonna have 4 bed days dosed up with pain killers and if I can walk down the stairs on Thursday without crying then I'll give the day a go, if not I'll just accept the loss.

Stick it up on TDR. You might get someone who'll take it off your hands.

[scunnylad]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Hmm, I had a standard road bike with road tyres and I do love Donington.

Last time I went on a road bike to Donington for a TD was in 2000 on my 98r1.
Got a bit carried away chasing someone,massive high side at coppice,Totalled bike and a broken ankle

I can laugh about it now

[grahamr88]

Tim85 said:

Ah thought as much. Gonna have 4 bed days dosed up with pain killers and if I can walk down the stairs on Thursday without crying then I'll give the day a go, if not I'll just accept the loss.

I'm not supposed to be doing any trackdays for a while because I'm broke, but if you can't do it then I'll probably be able to give you something for it.

[mitzy]

Nice one Olly get your name down on the thread.

[Tim85]

grahamr88 said:

I'm not supposed to be doing any trackdays for a while because I'm broke, but if you can't do it then I'll probably be able to give you something for it.

If you want it bud you can have it for 80 quid. Think I paid 130.

[grahamr88]

Tim85 said:

If you want it bud you can have it for 80 quid. Think I paid 130.

I don't think I'll be able to get away with it after all, I hope you get better in time for it.

[redback911]

Just booked Monday Aug 11th at Snetterton, anyone else? (I had a quick review of the thread (last 3-weeks) and did not see anyone post but sorry if I missed you.)

[gwm]

bass gt3 said:

^ 100% this^

Until you are on the bike the sag numbers will be circumspect at best. Spring rate in the front seems ok for your weight, rear spring possibly a tad soft but not knowing the linkage ratio it's impossible to say from here.
My only comment would be about the rebound settings. The numbers listed don't say out of how many clicks or turns available ...
If it's 1 click out from a possible 20 clicks I'd be very worried the rebound circuit is closed down totally which is a very dangerous thing...
Remember, regardless of road or track, rebound needs to be as fast as possible without allowing a double bump..

To close this one off for now, the settings K-Tech have provided are pretty much exactly the same as the standard Suzuki settings (touch more preload on forks, 1/4 turn more compression etc). Still need a mate to help me with rider sag and then will be good to go.

So I will go with these and see how I get on!

[ExplorerBoy]

Woooow! New here and my first post! Just booked my first track day at Rockingham on the 2nd! Nervous AND excited!

[gwm]

ExplorerBoy said:

Woooow! New here and my first post! Just booked my first track day at Rockingham on the 2nd! Nervous AND excited!

Good to hear, enjoy!

[Jezz172]

ExplorerBoy said:

Woooow! New here and my first post! Just booked my first track day at Rockingham on the 2nd! Nervous AND excited!

Brilliant track for a beginner too!
Really nice surface and good collection of corners - enjoy

[Sebo]

ExplorerBoy said:

Woooow! New here and my first post! Just booked my first track day at Rockingham on the 2nd! Nervous AND excited!

Congrats. It'll be a hoot

[LoonR1]

Jezz172 said:

Brilliant track for a beginner too!
Really nice surface and good collection of corners - enjoy

The surface is like glass and worn out

[Biker's Nemesis]

Rockingham is by a long way the worst track I have ridden.

[Fleegle]

I've done it once.


There won't be a second time

[grahamr88]

You lot are great at encouraging the newbie!
I've not ridden Rockingham, but I'm sure it's a lot better than the road.

[AdamLoewy]

The transition from the infield onto the banking & proximity to the walld could be unnerving for a novice but as said above, better than most roads.

Have fun.

[Yoda400]

I did Rockingham about 4 or 5 years ago (international circuit), in the sunshine, loved it. Found it a track I gelled with straight off (unlike Donington), but then I do prefer left handed bends. Getting instruction early on helped because the lines to take weren't obvious (to me). Just wanted to balance out the reviews of this weird and wonderful track!

[mitzy]

Rockingham

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