the bb trackday thread.

[moanthebairns]

fergus said:

moanthebairns said:

fergus said:

LoonR1 said:

All depends on my bike. I'm getting a bit jaded with the whole thing now.

Si, what's up with your bike? Is this the track RR, or the HP4?

SI? the photo guy?

Simon, Loon, the guy you met at Oulton...?

I was trying to be funny, obviously a Mirranda moment from myself.

[Fleegle]

moanthebairns said:

fergus said:

moanthebairns said:

fergus said:

LoonR1 said:

All depends on my bike. I'm getting a bit jaded with the whole thing now.

Si, what's up with your bike? Is this the track RR, or the HP4?

SI? the photo guy?

Simon, Loon, the guy you met at Oulton...?

I was trying to be funny, obviously a Mirranda moment from myself.

Try harder

[mckeann]

Freakuk said:

See you there, fly out Friday lunch-time

We're on a 0930 from edinburgh to malaga. Should be at the hotel bar for 4pm.

what bike are you on and what group are you in?? (i'm sure i've asked this before but my memory is terrible)

[Freakuk]

mckeann said:

Freakuk said:

See you there, fly out Friday lunch-time

We're on a 0930 from edinburgh to malaga. Should be at the hotel bar for 4pm.

what bike are you on and what group are you in?? (i'm sure i've asked this before but my memory is terrible)

We probably get to the hotel about the same time, we fly into Seville and it's about an hour or so drive.

I'm part of the bigger group (Dibble Corse) about 23 of us I think mostly Ducati's I'll be on my Panigale number 199.

You?

[mckeann]

Ahhhh cool. I know Mr Dibble, so i'll come and find you. I'm on a green ZX10R, number 58, in fast group.

[moanthebairns]

SO your house will be empty this weekend. Good to know Mckeane

[mckeann]

This is me. But i just remembered, i have a new (massive) TT style screen, so no number 58 on it

[LoonR1]

fergus said:

Si, what's up with your bike? Is this the track RR, or the HP4?

It's the track S1000RR

The suspension needs a refresh, especially the front which is bottoming out very easily and squishing the tyre so much that the bike won't stop and turn.

I gave it to someone who is highly recommended by quite a few people over two weeks ago and he didn't touch it until 7:30pm on the Friday before Saturday's Trackday. He then promptly sheared a pinch bolt.

Not happy.

[moanthebairns]

if you's are going to book Anglesey do it soonish,

4 left in novice
inters sold out
9 in advanced

but I suspect loon can get on anywhere.

[Tim85]

Just booking 19th June at Anglesey now. It's miles away and I'll book a few more in between but got a couple of mates doing their first track day so I said I'd tag along/take them

[moanthebairns]

mckeann said:

jasesapphy said:

Without going through 20 pages

Anyone doing any trackdays over next 6 weeks?

Jerez on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

[moanthebairns]

Best fit the Wets.

What pressure do you run these aT

Bikes a 675
Metz
Inter rider.

[George29]

moanthebairns said:

Best fit the Wets.

What pressure do you run these aT

Bikes a 675
Metz
Inter rider.

34/34 off the warmers if wet.
31/31 off the warmers if iffy.

[moanthebairns]

George29 said:

moanthebairns said:

Best fit the Wets.

What pressure do you run these aT

Bikes a 675
Metz
Inter rider.

34/34 off the warmers if wet.
31/31 off the warmers if iffy.

hat do you mean by off the warmers

[fergus]

George29 said:

moanthebairns said:

Best fit the Wets.

What pressure do you run these aT

Bikes a 675
Metz
Inter rider.

34/34 off the warmers if wet.
31/31 off the warmers if iffy.

Most people other than racers would be advised not to use warmers on wets, as they are unlikely to ride hard enough to keep the heat in them, i.e. be able to come in and see steam coming off the tyres.

If you do use warmers, make sure the temps are adjustable down to c. 50 degrees.

One of the key things with wets is to ensure the pressures are high enough to keep the tread blocks/sipes open, and also to make sure that the edges of the tread blocks/sipes are still sharp enough to cut through the water.

pressures can vary depending upon what you're running, e.g. per manufacturers:
Pirelli rain: F 35 R 29
Dunlop: F 33 R 33

Backing off your compression damping and preload a little bit will also help find grip.

[fergus]

moanthebairns said:

George29 said:

moanthebairns said:

Best fit the Wets.

What pressure do you run these aT

Bikes a 675
Metz
Inter rider.

34/34 off the warmers if wet.
31/31 off the warmers if iffy.

hat do you mean by off the warmers

Pressure is normally quoted in 3 ways:

cold tyres (please don't ask what this means)
off the warmers (i.e. when tyre warmers have been removed)
hot (when you come in from a session)

[moanthebairns]

fergus said:

moanthebairns said:

George29 said:

moanthebairns said:

Best fit the Wets.

What pressure do you run these aT

Bikes a 675
Metz
Inter rider.

34/34 off the warmers if wet.
31/31 off the warmers if iffy.

hat do you mean by off the warmers

Pressure is normally quoted in 3 ways:

cold tyres (please don't ask what this means)
off the warmers (i.e. when tyre warmers have been removed)
hot (when you come in from a session)

thanks

[George29]

I don't suppose anyone wants to buy a place for Cadwell park for next Tuesday (31st). Can no longer attend and NoLimits knock £20 off for a refund, whereas a name change is free. £85 for the day.

[moanthebairns]

Knockhill today

[Fleegle]

What pressure will you be running?