the bb trackday thread.

[Gavia]

I did a roadbike only day on Monday at Donington with a few mates. I've not been round there for nearly two years and had a great time. It was a bit hit and miss with riders gauging their own ability though. There were quite a few riders that I lapped 3 or 4 times in each session.

I've fallen in love with my HP4 again though and now seriously want to use it on track all the time.

[Mr OCD]

Anyone want my place at the Michelin tyre track day next week? Weds 26th.

I can't do it as bike is fked and won't be ready in time.

[obscene]

Mr OCD said:

Anyone want my place at the Michelin tyre track day next week? Weds 26th.

I can't do it as bike is fked and won't be ready in time.

My van has decided to throw a wobbly on the way home from Caddy last night so I'm out too. They have a reserve list, so if you e-mail you can get a refund.

The "special guest" rider is Carl Fogarty. Can you say gutted much?

[Gavia]

obscene said:

My van has decided to throw a wobbly on the way home from Caddy last night so I'm out too. They have a reserve list, so if you e-mail you can get a refund.

The "special guest" rider is Carl Fogarty. Can you say gutted much?

Well he won't be going either after his spill a few weeks ago.

[Birky_41]

Mr OCD said:

Anyone want my place at the Michelin tyre track day next week? Weds 26th.

I can't do it as bike is fked and won't be ready in time.

If nobody wants let me know what you want. I have that day off work so would take you up on it

[obscene]

Gavia said:

Well he won't be going either after his spill a few weeks ago.

I forgot that! Very good point.

[moanthebairns]

obscene said:

Mr OCD said:

Anyone want my place at the Michelin tyre track day next week? Weds 26th.

I can't do it as bike is fked and won't be ready in time.

My van has decided to throw a wobbly on the way home from Caddy last night so I'm out too. They have a reserve list, so if you e-mail you can get a refund.

The "special guest" rider is Carl Fogarty. Can you say gutted much?

And me.

Seriously you's are pulling out. Poor show.

[graeme4130]

moanthebairns said:

obscene said:

Mr OCD said:

Anyone want my place at the Michelin tyre track day next week? Weds 26th.

I can't do it as bike is fked and won't be ready in time.

My van has decided to throw a wobbly on the way home from Caddy last night so I'm out too. They have a reserve list, so if you e-mail you can get a refund.

The "special guest" rider is Carl Fogarty. Can you say gutted much?

And me.

Seriously you's are pulling out. Poor show.

I'm sure I read that Fogarty has crashed and bust himself pretty badly, so not sure if he'd actually be riding or not ?

[Birky_41]

graeme4130 said:

I'm sure I read that Fogarty has crashed and bust himself pretty badly, so not sure if he'd actually be riding or not ?

Yes I read the same. See the video on YouTube. Can't see him being there

[Gavia]

Birky_41 said:

Yes I read the same. See the video on YouTube. Can't see him being there

graeme4130 said:

I'm sure I read that Fogarty has crashed and bust himself pretty badly, so not sure if he'd actually be riding or not ?

Ermmmmmm, obscene even replied to my comment before your comments

Gavia said:

obscene said:

My van has decided to throw a wobbly on the way home from Caddy last night so I'm out too. They have a reserve list, so if you e-mail you can get a refund.

The "special guest" rider is Carl Fogarty. Can you say gutted much?

Well he won't be going either after his spill a few weeks ago.

[Mr OCD]

moanthebairns said:

And me.

Seriously you's are pulling out. Poor show.

Dude. The bike is fked

Right I've emailed powerdays to see if they can refund / reallocate my space.

I'm gutted.

Edited by Mr OCD on Wednesday 19th July 12:00

[Birky_41]

What track is it anyways this Michelin tyre day?

[Mr OCD]

Birky_41 said:

What track is it anyways this Michelin tyre day?

Oulton.

[Fleegle]

Mr OCD said:

Dude. The bike is fked

Of course it is. It's a Honda

[Jazoli]

Fleegle said:

Of course it is. It's a Honda

why not kick a man when he's down

[Birky_41]

Mr OCD said:

Oulton.

Ah OK bit of a trek for an Essex boy like myself but still, if you have no luck let me know

[Mr OCD]

Birky_41 said:

Ah OK bit of a trek for an Essex boy like myself but still, if you have no luck let me know

Thanks. They have said will refund as they have a reserve list.

[Mr OCD]

Fleegle said:

Of course it is. It's a Honda

You on the other hand sir ... can royally get fked.



(I will never buy another)

[mckeann]

What's wrong with the bike Scott?

[Mr OCD]

mckeann said:

What's wrong with the bike Scott?

It's rattling on idle ... It sounds very much like CCT rattle hence I replaced the CCT with a genuine OE part and changed the oil and filter. It sounds better but it isn't right hence I've dumped it at KAIS to resolve.

From reading up a bit it is either:

- cam chain stretched (certainly feasible on a 30k mile bike)
- crankshaft primary drive issue (although this was supposed to be on 08-10 models with the weaker crank. Mine has the revised stronger crank)
- gearbox issue of some sort (gearbox works fine as does clutch / slipper)
- valve issue of some sort (goes fine and doesn't lack power)

Anything other than camchain / valves means engine out and cases split.

I'm preparing for the worst.

Edited by Mr OCD on Wednesday 19th July 16:31