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Great trip to Portimao with NL, always good to catch up with the normal crowd and even more appreciative of being able to do a Euro TD given the current circumstances.
Happy with my pace, bashed out some half decent times and can still see loads of opportunities for improvement.
The surface is quite abrasive and slippery off line, managed to rip up a set of tyres in two sessions on the first day. Tyre ware was super sensitive and dependent on getting the perfect pressures and compounds.
Here’s some footage of a decent lap - https://youtu.be/L1v60Uh7aaY
And footage of when it wasn’t going so right - https://youtu.be/HcMA7oVq2Sg
Happy with my pace, bashed out some half decent times and can still see loads of opportunities for improvement.
The surface is quite abrasive and slippery off line, managed to rip up a set of tyres in two sessions on the first day. Tyre ware was super sensitive and dependent on getting the perfect pressures and compounds.
Here’s some footage of a decent lap - https://youtu.be/L1v60Uh7aaY
And footage of when it wasn’t going so right - https://youtu.be/HcMA7oVq2Sg
Had a track day booked for some time on Tuesday which ended up being the day after a recent tragic event with a mate of mine. Drove up the monday night with my head over thinking and having some quiet time by myself which was nice
Was very lucky with weather. It was wet first session and I couldnt be bothered to switch to wets so did my sighting laps then came in and sat out next session which was wet with drying patches
By third session track had dried on the main lines and I really enjoyed feeling the GSXR round there. I've said a few times but its such a good bike from stock on track. I am finding the electronics a bit restrictive though - mainly the WC
Maybe a visit to one of the GSXR specialists to get a full system, flash, velocity stacks and tweak the TC/WC settings. I was running in 3-4 though which might have been a bit high (It goes to 10) but on 1-2 it doesn't really come in so defeats the whole 'having TC' in my opinion. I've ridden enough bikes without it but approaching 40 I just like some creature comforts
Got some new leathers & boots too. Dainese D-Air which is really nice, comfy and took minimal break in time. I'm booked for Almeria next month but with this poxy Covid, lockdown, quarantine etc I'm really unsure right now
It was good to get on the bike, ran 1.39s and just felt really good on the bike. One fairly big slide on Melbourne hairpin that had me giggling to myself. Just got on it too early, too much lean and TC did bugger all. Shame nobody got it on camera - took my feet clean off the pegs!
Was very lucky with weather. It was wet first session and I couldnt be bothered to switch to wets so did my sighting laps then came in and sat out next session which was wet with drying patches
By third session track had dried on the main lines and I really enjoyed feeling the GSXR round there. I've said a few times but its such a good bike from stock on track. I am finding the electronics a bit restrictive though - mainly the WC
Maybe a visit to one of the GSXR specialists to get a full system, flash, velocity stacks and tweak the TC/WC settings. I was running in 3-4 though which might have been a bit high (It goes to 10) but on 1-2 it doesn't really come in so defeats the whole 'having TC' in my opinion. I've ridden enough bikes without it but approaching 40 I just like some creature comforts
Got some new leathers & boots too. Dainese D-Air which is really nice, comfy and took minimal break in time. I'm booked for Almeria next month but with this poxy Covid, lockdown, quarantine etc I'm really unsure right now
It was good to get on the bike, ran 1.39s and just felt really good on the bike. One fairly big slide on Melbourne hairpin that had me giggling to myself. Just got on it too early, too much lean and TC did bugger all. Shame nobody got it on camera - took my feet clean off the pegs!
Tusc_si said:
Great trip to Portimao with NL, always good to catch up with the normal crowd and even more appreciative of being able to do a Euro TD given the current circumstances.
Happy with my pace, bashed out some half decent times and can still see loads of opportunities for improvement.
The surface is quite abrasive and slippery off line, managed to rip up a set of tyres in two sessions on the first day. Tyre ware was super sensitive and dependent on getting the perfect pressures and compounds.
Here’s some footage of a decent lap - https://youtu.be/L1v60Uh7aaY
And footage of when it wasn’t going so right - https://youtu.be/HcMA7oVq2Sg
I love Portimao, great track, nice style on the bike too.Happy with my pace, bashed out some half decent times and can still see loads of opportunities for improvement.
The surface is quite abrasive and slippery off line, managed to rip up a set of tyres in two sessions on the first day. Tyre ware was super sensitive and dependent on getting the perfect pressures and compounds.
Here’s some footage of a decent lap - https://youtu.be/L1v60Uh7aaY
And footage of when it wasn’t going so right - https://youtu.be/HcMA7oVq2Sg
Birky_41 said:
Had a track day booked for some time on Tuesday which ended up being the day after a recent tragic event with a mate of mine. Drove up the monday night with my head over thinking and having some quiet time by myself which was nice
Was very lucky with weather. It was wet first session and I couldnt be bothered to switch to wets so did my sighting laps then came in and sat out next session which was wet with drying patches
By third session track had dried on the main lines and I really enjoyed feeling the GSXR round there. I've said a few times but its such a good bike from stock on track. I am finding the electronics a bit restrictive though - mainly the WC
Maybe a visit to one of the GSXR specialists to get a full system, flash, velocity stacks and tweak the TC/WC settings. I was running in 3-4 though which might have been a bit high (It goes to 10) but on 1-2 it doesn't really come in so defeats the whole 'having TC' in my opinion. I've ridden enough bikes without it but approaching 40 I just like some creature comforts
Got some new leathers & boots too. Dainese D-Air which is really nice, comfy and took minimal break in time. I'm booked for Almeria next month but with this poxy Covid, lockdown, quarantine etc I'm really unsure right now
It was good to get on the bike, ran 1.39s and just felt really good on the bike. One fairly big slide on Melbourne hairpin that had me giggling to myself. Just got on it too early, too much lean and TC did bugger all. Shame nobody got it on camera - took my feet clean off the pegs!
1.39 is a good time Birky looking at your photo's your style has changed a lot for the better since I was on track with you. I've not been on track there since, so 3 years.Was very lucky with weather. It was wet first session and I couldnt be bothered to switch to wets so did my sighting laps then came in and sat out next session which was wet with drying patches
By third session track had dried on the main lines and I really enjoyed feeling the GSXR round there. I've said a few times but its such a good bike from stock on track. I am finding the electronics a bit restrictive though - mainly the WC
Maybe a visit to one of the GSXR specialists to get a full system, flash, velocity stacks and tweak the TC/WC settings. I was running in 3-4 though which might have been a bit high (It goes to 10) but on 1-2 it doesn't really come in so defeats the whole 'having TC' in my opinion. I've ridden enough bikes without it but approaching 40 I just like some creature comforts
Got some new leathers & boots too. Dainese D-Air which is really nice, comfy and took minimal break in time. I'm booked for Almeria next month but with this poxy Covid, lockdown, quarantine etc I'm really unsure right now
It was good to get on the bike, ran 1.39s and just felt really good on the bike. One fairly big slide on Melbourne hairpin that had me giggling to myself. Just got on it too early, too much lean and TC did bugger all. Shame nobody got it on camera - took my feet clean off the pegs!
Nearly 40, I'd love to be that young again, keep at it and have fun because one day you'll be an old fart like me.
Tusc_si said:
The surface is quite abrasive and slippery off line, managed to rip up a set of tyres in two sessions on the first day. Tyre ware was super sensitive and dependent on getting the perfect pressures and compounds.
That's always the same when a new surface is put down, and it takes a while for the sharp edges on the stones to round off a bitNice riding in the vid too
Hopefully, we're off to Almeria in 3 weeks time on Dec 5th (fingers crossed)
Tracksense had a trip to Jerez over the weekend that was shared with a German company, and around 45 Brits made the trip out for it
New laws in Spain say we have to have a Negative PCR test within 3 days of travelling, but other than that, it looks like it's going to go ahead
Been bloody itching to ride too
Tracksense had a trip to Jerez over the weekend that was shared with a German company, and around 45 Brits made the trip out for it
New laws in Spain say we have to have a Negative PCR test within 3 days of travelling, but other than that, it looks like it's going to go ahead
Been bloody itching to ride too
graeme4130 said:
Hopefully, we're off to Almeria in 3 weeks time on Dec 5th (fingers crossed)
Tracksense had a trip to Jerez over the weekend that was shared with a German company, and around 45 Brits made the trip out for it
New laws in Spain say we have to have a Negative PCR test within 3 days of travelling, but other than that, it looks like it's going to go ahead
Been bloody itching to ride too
Fingers cross for you mate ....Tracksense had a trip to Jerez over the weekend that was shared with a German company, and around 45 Brits made the trip out for it
New laws in Spain say we have to have a Negative PCR test within 3 days of travelling, but other than that, it looks like it's going to go ahead
Been bloody itching to ride too
I should be in the air at the minute on my way to San Fran and the NL Laguna trip ..... COVID can f*** right off ......
dibblecorse said:
graeme4130 said:
Hopefully, we're off to Almeria in 3 weeks time on Dec 5th (fingers crossed)
Tracksense had a trip to Jerez over the weekend that was shared with a German company, and around 45 Brits made the trip out for it
New laws in Spain say we have to have a Negative PCR test within 3 days of travelling, but other than that, it looks like it's going to go ahead
Been bloody itching to ride too
Fingers cross for you mate ....Tracksense had a trip to Jerez over the weekend that was shared with a German company, and around 45 Brits made the trip out for it
New laws in Spain say we have to have a Negative PCR test within 3 days of travelling, but other than that, it looks like it's going to go ahead
Been bloody itching to ride too
I should be in the air at the minute on my way to San Fran and the NL Laguna trip ..... COVID can f*** right off ......
We were supposed to be in Jerez with NL next weekend, but that got cancelled, so we booked Almeria instead
It's all looking positive to go ahead so far and we drop the bikes on Saturday, but you never know what's around the corner this year and who knows if it'll go ahead or not
graeme4130 said:
That Laguna Trip looked to be an amazing one, so I can see why you're gutted
We were supposed to be in Jerez with NL next weekend, but that got cancelled, so we booked Almeria instead
It's all looking positive to go ahead so far and we drop the bikes on Saturday, but you never know what's around the corner this year and who knows if it'll go ahead or not
Hope you get to go mate ....We were supposed to be in Jerez with NL next weekend, but that got cancelled, so we booked Almeria instead
It's all looking positive to go ahead so far and we drop the bikes on Saturday, but you never know what's around the corner this year and who knows if it'll go ahead or not
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