the bb trackday thread.
Discussion
hebegb said:
obscene said:
rat840771 said:
The NL are a laugh....I was at a briefing the other day and 'stalker' was doing the briefing....he constantly kept taking the piss out of Suzuki's.....'when you break down on your Suzuki pull to the right side of the track, away from racing line' 'if you see an oil flag, look out for the broken down Suzuki' etc etc.
IMO Suzuki's never break down!
Did the same at Snett a few weeks back. Ducati's day one, Suzuki's day two... he must ride a yam!IMO Suzuki's never break down!
graeme4130 said:
Pebbles167 said:
Got some track time booked on the following dates:
Castle Combe: 01/07/16
Castle Combe: 02/07/16
Castle Combe: 03/07/16
Donnington Park: 19/07/16
Anyone attending from here? Always nice to say hi to people on BB
Is the Combe weekend a race ? I'll probably pop along on the Sunday, but the sound hitlers there don't allow my bike on the track Castle Combe: 01/07/16
Castle Combe: 02/07/16
Castle Combe: 03/07/16
Donnington Park: 19/07/16
Anyone attending from here? Always nice to say hi to people on BB
mckeann said:
Get yourself a proper sports massage. I have a bit of a bad back/neck and although the it will eventually get there on its own, I can speed it up massively with half an hour to an hour of sports massage type work (not the candles/lotion or happy ending type massage)
I'll have a look into what's local. I've had a bad lower back for a while but funnily enough that's one of the only places that doesn't hurt. Do no sports therapists do happy endings?? Seems like a gap in the market
Biker's Nemesis said:
Looks like this will be my first time on track with the new bike.
Firstly thank you for registering for the Yamaha Racing Experience event at Silverstone MotoGP Circuit on 19 & 20 July.
We would like to share the initial itinerary of the event:
Day 1 – 19th of July - Arrival day
You are able to access the circuit premises from 13:00 hours onwards. Upon arrival you will be directed to our sign on team where you will receive your welcome package. Your welcome package contains amongst others the event polo-shirt. To make sure we have your correct size, please let us know by return mail to xxxxxxxxxx.com which size you would like to receive (S, M, L, XL or XXL).
On arrival at the Circuit and once inscription has been completed you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox. All boxes will be locked and secure at night with Security at the circuit being provided.
There will be workshop sessions covering the topics Bike Settings, CCU, Electric Racing Suspension (ERS) and Human Interaction. We will advise you the workshop timetable 10 days before the event, so you can plan your arrival time.
You will be staying in the 4 star xxxxxx xxxx Hotel only xxxxx from Silverstone.
We will be providing a curtesy minibus service from the circuit to the hotel if you have arrived by bike.
Upon check-in at the hotel you will receive the itinerary of the evening program from our hostess.
Day 2 –20th of July - Circuit riding
Breakfast will be served from 07:00 hours at your hotel.
On arrival at the Circuit you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox if not already done the day before.
You will then be able to enter your pit box to prepare your YZF-R1M for the day.
There will be a rider briefing and introduction to the day at 08:15 hours.
On the day you will enjoy 5 sessions on track with your instructors for the day.
Bridgestone will be available to provide tyre service on the riding day. In case of rain, you can purchase rain tyres (incl. fitting) from Bridgestone.
During the riding day there will be a food area available all day for tea / coffee / orange juice and water and small snacks.
A sit down lunch with service will be provided starting at 12:30 hours until 14:15 hours.
We will have a photographer on hand who will be taking track photos, and these will be available to you free of charge at the event. All images will also be made available on the Yamaha Racing Experience website for download.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yamaha Racing Experience for what promises to be an event full of adrenalin, excitement and very special memories.
Kind regards,
The Yamaha Racing Experience team
Sounds fun. Was that a freebie with the bike ?Firstly thank you for registering for the Yamaha Racing Experience event at Silverstone MotoGP Circuit on 19 & 20 July.
We would like to share the initial itinerary of the event:
Day 1 – 19th of July - Arrival day
You are able to access the circuit premises from 13:00 hours onwards. Upon arrival you will be directed to our sign on team where you will receive your welcome package. Your welcome package contains amongst others the event polo-shirt. To make sure we have your correct size, please let us know by return mail to xxxxxxxxxx.com which size you would like to receive (S, M, L, XL or XXL).
On arrival at the Circuit and once inscription has been completed you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox. All boxes will be locked and secure at night with Security at the circuit being provided.
There will be workshop sessions covering the topics Bike Settings, CCU, Electric Racing Suspension (ERS) and Human Interaction. We will advise you the workshop timetable 10 days before the event, so you can plan your arrival time.
You will be staying in the 4 star xxxxxx xxxx Hotel only xxxxx from Silverstone.
We will be providing a curtesy minibus service from the circuit to the hotel if you have arrived by bike.
Upon check-in at the hotel you will receive the itinerary of the evening program from our hostess.
Day 2 –20th of July - Circuit riding
Breakfast will be served from 07:00 hours at your hotel.
On arrival at the Circuit you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox if not already done the day before.
You will then be able to enter your pit box to prepare your YZF-R1M for the day.
There will be a rider briefing and introduction to the day at 08:15 hours.
On the day you will enjoy 5 sessions on track with your instructors for the day.
Bridgestone will be available to provide tyre service on the riding day. In case of rain, you can purchase rain tyres (incl. fitting) from Bridgestone.
During the riding day there will be a food area available all day for tea / coffee / orange juice and water and small snacks.
A sit down lunch with service will be provided starting at 12:30 hours until 14:15 hours.
We will have a photographer on hand who will be taking track photos, and these will be available to you free of charge at the event. All images will also be made available on the Yamaha Racing Experience website for download.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yamaha Racing Experience for what promises to be an event full of adrenalin, excitement and very special memories.
Kind regards,
The Yamaha Racing Experience team
Tim85 said:
I'll have a look into what's local. I've had a bad lower back for a while but funnily enough that's one of the only places that doesn't hurt.
Do no sports therapists do happy endings?? Seems like a gap in the market
If it's a proper sports massage that leaves you feeling broken and emotional the last thing you'll want them doing is going anywhere near the happy ending area Do no sports therapists do happy endings?? Seems like a gap in the market
Did Croft yesterday, cracking day as it was warm and bone dry the whole day.
Highlight of the day was a mate crashing a borrowed CB500 at the hairpin (all fine and fixable).
https://www.facebook.com/gareth.mould/posts/101016...
(will upload it to youtube later if facebook link doesn't work).
MTB wasn't kidding though - it is bloody bumpy! Especially in the back section. But quite a fast circuit and interesting enough that it took me all day to get my times consistent. Though somehow I did 1:49 in the morning, then got slower before getting down to 1:50s in the last couple of sessions. No dramas, but I felt I was going faster as the day went on!
I think after 9 (!!) trackdays, my rear has finally seen it's best days. Slipped a couple of times, especially turning right.
I've also just sold my S1000R so right now have no road bike. So not sure where and when I'll get my next fix!
Highlight of the day was a mate crashing a borrowed CB500 at the hairpin (all fine and fixable).
https://www.facebook.com/gareth.mould/posts/101016...
(will upload it to youtube later if facebook link doesn't work).
MTB wasn't kidding though - it is bloody bumpy! Especially in the back section. But quite a fast circuit and interesting enough that it took me all day to get my times consistent. Though somehow I did 1:49 in the morning, then got slower before getting down to 1:50s in the last couple of sessions. No dramas, but I felt I was going faster as the day went on!
I think after 9 (!!) trackdays, my rear has finally seen it's best days. Slipped a couple of times, especially turning right.
I've also just sold my S1000R so right now have no road bike. So not sure where and when I'll get my next fix!
Front and rear video of mate behind and over-taking me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQLRJFQ0Rdw&fe...
(yes, I'm fat and don't get off the bike!
)
Grass tracking, cos I needed that extra 50mm of track...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQLRJFQ0Rdw&fe...
(yes, I'm fat and don't get off the bike!
)Grass tracking, cos I needed that extra 50mm of track...
gwm said:
Did Croft yesterday, cracking day as it was warm and bone dry the whole day.
Highlight of the day was a mate crashing a borrowed CB500 at the hairpin (all fine and fixable).
https://www.facebook.com/gareth.mould/posts/101016...
(will upload it to youtube later if facebook link doesn't work).
MTB wasn't kidding though - it is bloody bumpy! Especially in the back section. But quite a fast circuit and interesting enough that it took me all day to get my times consistent. Though somehow I did 1:49 in the morning, then got slower before getting down to 1:50s in the last couple of sessions. No dramas, but I felt I was going faster as the day went on!
I think after 9 (!!) trackdays, my rear has finally seen it's best days. Slipped a couple of times, especially turning right.
I've also just sold my S1000R so right now have no road bike. So not sure where and when I'll get my next fix!
Wow 9 Track days! You must be super smooth, I struggle to get even half that and run a super hard Conti Endurance rearHighlight of the day was a mate crashing a borrowed CB500 at the hairpin (all fine and fixable).
https://www.facebook.com/gareth.mould/posts/101016...
(will upload it to youtube later if facebook link doesn't work).
MTB wasn't kidding though - it is bloody bumpy! Especially in the back section. But quite a fast circuit and interesting enough that it took me all day to get my times consistent. Though somehow I did 1:49 in the morning, then got slower before getting down to 1:50s in the last couple of sessions. No dramas, but I felt I was going faster as the day went on!
I think after 9 (!!) trackdays, my rear has finally seen it's best days. Slipped a couple of times, especially turning right.
I've also just sold my S1000R so right now have no road bike. So not sure where and when I'll get my next fix!
Birky_41 said:
gwm said:
Did Croft yesterday, cracking day as it was warm and bone dry the whole day.
Highlight of the day was a mate crashing a borrowed CB500 at the hairpin (all fine and fixable).
https://www.facebook.com/gareth.mould/posts/101016...
(will upload it to youtube later if facebook link doesn't work).
MTB wasn't kidding though - it is bloody bumpy! Especially in the back section. But quite a fast circuit and interesting enough that it took me all day to get my times consistent. Though somehow I did 1:49 in the morning, then got slower before getting down to 1:50s in the last couple of sessions. No dramas, but I felt I was going faster as the day went on!
I think after 9 (!!) trackdays, my rear has finally seen it's best days. Slipped a couple of times, especially turning right.
I've also just sold my S1000R so right now have no road bike. So not sure where and when I'll get my next fix!
Wow 9 Track days! You must be super smooth, I struggle to get even half that and run a super hard Conti Endurance rearHighlight of the day was a mate crashing a borrowed CB500 at the hairpin (all fine and fixable).
https://www.facebook.com/gareth.mould/posts/101016...
(will upload it to youtube later if facebook link doesn't work).
MTB wasn't kidding though - it is bloody bumpy! Especially in the back section. But quite a fast circuit and interesting enough that it took me all day to get my times consistent. Though somehow I did 1:49 in the morning, then got slower before getting down to 1:50s in the last couple of sessions. No dramas, but I felt I was going faster as the day went on!
I think after 9 (!!) trackdays, my rear has finally seen it's best days. Slipped a couple of times, especially turning right.
I've also just sold my S1000R so right now have no road bike. So not sure where and when I'll get my next fix!
Few pics from Tuesday and Wednesday at oulton before my ambition out weighed my talent...
3dp and bn eat your heart out. Wheelie king
Clipping the apex...
Getting some instruction
Suzuki for sale, one careful lady owner, full service stamps, never been tracked...
New helmet needed. This looks worse in person unfortunately
3dp and bn eat your heart out. Wheelie king
Clipping the apex...
Getting some instruction
Suzuki for sale, one careful lady owner, full service stamps, never been tracked...
New helmet needed. This looks worse in person unfortunately
Tim85 said:
Few pics from Tuesday and Wednesday at oulton before my ambition out weighed my talent...
3dp and bn eat your heart out. Wheelie king
Clipping the apex...
Getting some instruction
Suzuki for sale, one careful lady owner, full service stamps, never been tracked...
New helmet needed. This looks worse in person unfortunately
Ouch, unlucky. Hope you came out unscathed ?3dp and bn eat your heart out. Wheelie king
Clipping the apex...
Getting some instruction
Suzuki for sale, one careful lady owner, full service stamps, never been tracked...
New helmet needed. This looks worse in person unfortunately
I love oulton. I'm back there on July 6th
graeme4130 said:
Ouch, unlucky. Hope you came out unscathed ?
I love oulton. I'm back there on July 6th
yeah i was fine cheers. Luckily although it was a crash it wasnt a proper crash. I just ran on and then fell off in the litter so i didnt hit any tarmac or barrier. Just an eye opener at how quickly things can go wrong from a little mistake at speeds. I love oulton. I'm back there on July 6th
Oulton is a great track though, although i didnt realise how physical it was gonna be compared to a lot of other tracks
Biker's Nemesis said:
Looks like this will be my first time on track with the new bike.
Firstly thank you for registering for the Yamaha Racing Experience event at Silverstone MotoGP Circuit on 19 & 20 July.
We would like to share the initial itinerary of the event:
Day 1 – 19th of July - Arrival day
You are able to access the circuit premises from 13:00 hours onwards. Upon arrival you will be directed to our sign on team where you will receive your welcome package. Your welcome package contains amongst others the event polo-shirt. To make sure we have your correct size, please let us know by return mail to xxxxxxxxxx.com which size you would like to receive (S, M, L, XL or XXL).
On arrival at the Circuit and once inscription has been completed you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox. All boxes will be locked and secure at night with Security at the circuit being provided.
There will be workshop sessions covering the topics Bike Settings, CCU, Electric Racing Suspension (ERS) and Human Interaction. We will advise you the workshop timetable 10 days before the event, so you can plan your arrival time.
You will be staying in the 4 star xxxxxx xxxx Hotel only xxxxx from Silverstone.
We will be providing a curtesy minibus service from the circuit to the hotel if you have arrived by bike.
Upon check-in at the hotel you will receive the itinerary of the evening program from our hostess.
Day 2 –20th of July - Circuit riding
Breakfast will be served from 07:00 hours at your hotel.
On arrival at the Circuit you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox if not already done the day before.
You will then be able to enter your pit box to prepare your YZF-R1M for the day.
There will be a rider briefing and introduction to the day at 08:15 hours.
On the day you will enjoy 5 sessions on track with your instructors for the day.
Bridgestone will be available to provide tyre service on the riding day. In case of rain, you can purchase rain tyres (incl. fitting) from Bridgestone.
During the riding day there will be a food area available all day for tea / coffee / orange juice and water and small snacks.
A sit down lunch with service will be provided starting at 12:30 hours until 14:15 hours.
We will have a photographer on hand who will be taking track photos, and these will be available to you free of charge at the event. All images will also be made available on the Yamaha Racing Experience website for download.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yamaha Racing Experience for what promises to be an event full of adrenalin, excitement and very special memories.
Kind regards,
The Yamaha Racing Experience team
Have fun. Not sure I could be arsed to go out for afternoon sessions after a 2 hour sit down lunch. Firstly thank you for registering for the Yamaha Racing Experience event at Silverstone MotoGP Circuit on 19 & 20 July.
We would like to share the initial itinerary of the event:
Day 1 – 19th of July - Arrival day
You are able to access the circuit premises from 13:00 hours onwards. Upon arrival you will be directed to our sign on team where you will receive your welcome package. Your welcome package contains amongst others the event polo-shirt. To make sure we have your correct size, please let us know by return mail to xxxxxxxxxx.com which size you would like to receive (S, M, L, XL or XXL).
On arrival at the Circuit and once inscription has been completed you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox. All boxes will be locked and secure at night with Security at the circuit being provided.
There will be workshop sessions covering the topics Bike Settings, CCU, Electric Racing Suspension (ERS) and Human Interaction. We will advise you the workshop timetable 10 days before the event, so you can plan your arrival time.
You will be staying in the 4 star xxxxxx xxxx Hotel only xxxxx from Silverstone.
We will be providing a curtesy minibus service from the circuit to the hotel if you have arrived by bike.
Upon check-in at the hotel you will receive the itinerary of the evening program from our hostess.
Day 2 –20th of July - Circuit riding
Breakfast will be served from 07:00 hours at your hotel.
On arrival at the Circuit you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox if not already done the day before.
You will then be able to enter your pit box to prepare your YZF-R1M for the day.
There will be a rider briefing and introduction to the day at 08:15 hours.
On the day you will enjoy 5 sessions on track with your instructors for the day.
Bridgestone will be available to provide tyre service on the riding day. In case of rain, you can purchase rain tyres (incl. fitting) from Bridgestone.
During the riding day there will be a food area available all day for tea / coffee / orange juice and water and small snacks.
A sit down lunch with service will be provided starting at 12:30 hours until 14:15 hours.
We will have a photographer on hand who will be taking track photos, and these will be available to you free of charge at the event. All images will also be made available on the Yamaha Racing Experience website for download.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yamaha Racing Experience for what promises to be an event full of adrenalin, excitement and very special memories.
Kind regards,
The Yamaha Racing Experience team
graeme4130 said:
Pebbles167 said:
Got some track time booked on the following dates:
Castle Combe: 01/07/16
Castle Combe: 02/07/16
Castle Combe: 03/07/16
Donnington Park: 19/07/16
Anyone attending from here? Always nice to say hi to people on BB
Is the Combe weekend a race ? I'll probably pop along on the Sunday, but the sound hitlers there don't allow my bike on the track Castle Combe: 01/07/16
Castle Combe: 02/07/16
Castle Combe: 03/07/16
Donnington Park: 19/07/16
Anyone attending from here? Always nice to say hi to people on BB
I will probably be popping along on the Sunday to watch a mate race his 888 (assuming it's still functioning on the Sunday) and a few doing the Lansdowne series.
I'm guessing non-shyte weather will feature highly in my decision to go.
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