the bb trackday thread.
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Had a cracking day in the Sunshine at Donnington today. First track day in decent weather for me having only started them this year, and knocked my best lap down to 1:57
In fact, first ever day of riding motorbikes in the warm sunshine, which was a treat after riding all winter having passed my test back in late Oct
Bring on the summer
In fact, first ever day of riding motorbikes in the warm sunshine, which was a treat after riding all winter having passed my test back in late Oct
Bring on the summer
moanthebairns said:
Me on an utterly frozen Knockhill a few weeks ago. I'm actually embarrased posting these they are f
king that st but I pre booked them. Money well spent on him, I got 20 Laps in the morning and the afternoon cancelled for snow. 1) I never paid for any.
b) I was using the MTB chuggabug, have the same leathers (though in 2 piece style) and similar helmet so it would just be confusing anyway.
iii) In the sample photos he took of me I look fat as f
k.d) I was almost vertical going round the corners. Which a good photo it does not make.
graeme4130 said:
Had a cracking day in the Sunshine at Donnington today. First track day in decent weather for me having only started them this year, and knocked my best lap down to 1:57
In fact, first ever day of riding motorbikes in the warm sunshine, which was a treat after riding all winter having passed my test back in late Oct
Bring on the summer
1:57 ... got any footage? That is impressive for a new rider assuming GP circuit. Anything under 2 minutes is inters - fast group pace! In fact, first ever day of riding motorbikes in the warm sunshine, which was a treat after riding all winter having passed my test back in late Oct
Bring on the summer
After 10 years not riding, and buying a bike in Jan, I'd like to book a trackday this year as the rate at which my 600RR wants to change direction far outweighs anything I'm used to and can remember.
I'm choosing Brands Hatch, as that was the last track I went round (albeit in GP form) and will be a good place to pick up. Are there better companies than others to go with? I think my last day was with a company called Apex - who don't look as if they are around anymore.
Am I still ok with 2pc leather that zip together 3/4 of the way around?
I'm choosing Brands Hatch, as that was the last track I went round (albeit in GP form) and will be a good place to pick up. Are there better companies than others to go with? I think my last day was with a company called Apex - who don't look as if they are around anymore.
Am I still ok with 2pc leather that zip together 3/4 of the way around?
Mr OCD said:
graeme4130 said:
Had a cracking day in the Sunshine at Donnington today. First track day in decent weather for me having only started them this year, and knocked my best lap down to 1:57
In fact, first ever day of riding motorbikes in the warm sunshine, which was a treat after riding all winter having passed my test back in late Oct
Bring on the summer
1:57 ... got any footage? That is impressive for a new rider assuming GP circuit. Anything under 2 minutes is inters - fast group pace! In fact, first ever day of riding motorbikes in the warm sunshine, which was a treat after riding all winter having passed my test back in late Oct
Bring on the summer
I went in inters and would guess I was somewhere around mid pack pace (there's a race there this weekend, so the pace was pretty quick on the day). I'm still a pussy on the throttle though. I have a 1/6 quick action throttle on my track bike, but a couple of broken right wrists has put an end to much wrist flexibility, so I've got a new QA throttle with a bigger cam, which should mean I can get full throttle without having to have another grip of it
I'm back there next week, so I'll get some go-pro footage up
It was full circuit, but it was my 9th track day this year (3rd at Donnington), but I have done 20+ track days there in the past in cars, so know the lines pretty well
Edited by graeme4130 on Friday 6th May 16:04
moanthebairns said:
Love it.
Though that chain looks a bit loose
Thanks and I checked it after reading this and gave it half a turn on the adjusters to get a bit tighterThough that chain looks a bit loose
I'm another one for Alex on the photo's, I was at Cadwell yesterday for the first time and within a day he's already getting pictures up!
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