Silverstone yesterday

[C8PPO]

Anyone else there? Had a top day out in the fast group until some numpty deposited oil all over Club.

Some guy turned up on a Desmosedici - he managed one lap (on a 105dB noise limit) before being black-flagged for.......noise

[y2blade]

C8PPO said:

Some guy turned up on a Desmosedici - he managed one lap (on a 105dB noise limit) before being black-flagged for.......noise

[Chilli]

Didn't they test everyone before going on? They usually do.

[C8PPO]

No, at the briefing they said it was a 105dB limit (which is fairly generous really) and said that they'd be monitoring on the fly during the day and calling bikes in which were too loud. The Desmo was the only bike I saw blacked - it was flippin noisy though!

[scotty1]

Sorry to jump in on the thread but can I ask who was the day with MSV ?

Also what was the bike and can of the guy who was black flagged ?

[The Pits]

y2blade said:

C8PPO said:

Some guy turned up on a Desmosedici - he managed one lap (on a 105dB noise limit) before being black-flagged for.......noise

And that's funny why? Because he's got a few quid and his trackday was ruined? Rich people deserve misfortune is that it?

Personally I would enjoy to seeing a Desmo circulating on a trackday far more than seeing it black flagged. I'd love to follow one round (or at least try and keep up with) for a few laps. Even if the rider is taking it easy (wouldn't you on a 40k bike?), it's so much better than one that's just mothballed in a garage somewhere or riden up the kings road for a pose.

[y2blade]

The Pits said:

y2blade said:

C8PPO said:

Some guy turned up on a Desmosedici - he managed one lap (on a 105dB noise limit) before being black-flagged for.......noise

And that's funny why? Because he's got a few quid and his trackday was ruined? Rich people deserve misfortune is that it?

Personally I would enjoy to seeing a Desmo circulating on a trackday far more than seeing it black flagged. I'd love to follow one round (or at least try and keep up with) for a few laps. Even if the rider is taking it easy (wouldn't you on a 40k bike?), it's so much better than one that's just mothballed in a garage somewhere or riden up the kings road for a pose.

it's funny because EVERYONE knows the noise limit yet you still get the odd plumb that wants to try it on and all get black flagged...regardless of the bike in question or its value


i've ridden with a couple Desmosedici riders (on the isle of man this year at the TT) and yes they do sound amazing in the flesh


if i had one i would run it hard too!!!


hth

Edited by y2blade on Wednesday 13th August 10:14

[C8PPO]

scotty1 said:

Sorry to jump in on the thread but can I ask who was the day with MSV ?

Also what was the bike and can of the guy who was black flagged ?

Focused Events ran the day, although Silverstone staff were policing noise levels.

I presume the second part of your question was some sort of joke?

[scotty1]

C8PPO said:

scotty1 said:

Sorry to jump in on the thread but can I ask who was the day with MSV ?

Also what was the bike and can of the guy who was black flagged ?

Focused Events ran the day, although Silverstone staff were policing noise levels.

I presume the second part of your question was some sort of joke?

ok thanks...

the only joke is on me, I am clearly only a fair weather and odd track day rider, I had to google a Desmosedici..... as I had no idea what that was..anyway I think i'll leave now..

[y2blade]

scotty1 said:

C8PPO said:

scotty1 said:

Sorry to jump in on the thread but can I ask who was the day with MSV ?

Also what was the bike and can of the guy who was black flagged ?

Focused Events ran the day, although Silverstone staff were policing noise levels.

I presume the second part of your question was some sort of joke?

ok thanks...

the only joke is on me, I am clearly only a fair weather and odd track day rider, I had to google a Desmosedici..... as I had no idea what that was..anyway I think i'll leave now..

lol dont worry about it mate