the bb trackday thread.
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graeme4130 said:
Fleegle said:
graeme4130 said:
Gavia said:
Birky_41 said:
Right my track w
es! Im skint so Ive decided to book some more track days (Because 1+1=3)
Donni this sunday 30th July and I got two mates who have dropped out if you want to take their place. Pay of course but guaranteed spaces
Also Im thinking Cadwell on 4th August open pit lane for some willy waving
Whos doing it or fancies it
I would've done, but I reckon the 1000km race the day before will wipe me out. es! Im skint so Ive decided to book some more track days (Because 1+1=3)Donni this sunday 30th July and I got two mates who have dropped out if you want to take their place. Pay of course but guaranteed spaces
Also Im thinking Cadwell on 4th August open pit lane for some willy waving
Whos doing it or fancies it
Gavia said:
Donington, on Saturday. There are three of us in one team and two others in different teams. Were Lucking Fast in garage 6
Was you at bemsee brands gp last weekend? I was there with Cam Harris who won the mini twins and Dave Bryant on his second race in the rookie 1000Swear I see that name on the top of a gazebo
Birky_41 said:
Was you at bemsee brands gp last weekend? I was there with Cam Harris who won the mini twins and Dave Bryant on his second race in the rookie 1000
Swear I see that name on the top of a gazebo
Nope not us, we're a bunch of old duffers having a laugh, none of us expect much, other tuna ideally to finish. We did Anglesey last month and then the sprint races at Oulton a few weeks ago, all with No Limits Racing. Swear I see that name on the top of a gazebo
curlie467 said:
Gavia said:
Nope not us, we're a bunch of old duffers having a laugh, none of us expect much, other tuna ideally to finish. We did Anglesey last month and then the sprint races at Oulton a few weeks ago, all with No Limits Racing.
You've got to love predictive texty b
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Birky_41 said:
Done a full day at Snett on a mate's R1M and then I flipped it and did cadwell on my 750
You reckon that's got another day in it?
Trying to save money on tyres usually ends badly in my previous experiences. Stick a new one on if ever any doubt. Costs a lot less than new fairings You reckon that's got another day in it?
Also you need to look at the profile of the tyre rather than just the wear markers
Birky_41 said:
Done a full day at Snett on a mate's R1M and then I flipped it and did cadwell on my 750
You reckon that's got another day in it?
It is possible to be too MumsNet about the answer but truth is if you're not racing or chasing lap times and if the profile isn't too wonky (i.e you've worn a deep furrow in the shoulder) then run it until the markers disappear. You reckon that's got another day in it?
Tyre chaps have issues about reversing them, let alone running them on a 6" rim one direction and then sticking it on backwards on a 5.5" rim like what you're doing but ride it some element of feel and check it for weird wear & cracks as you're putting the warmer back on then you should be okay.
Yes good point on the 5.5 rim. You do see it wears different between the two
It's not so much the wear holes but more the shape it goes. The ones in Spain had holes still showing but started sliding terrible on third day
Think I'll do what my gut says. I've not done donni before so I'll learn the track in the morning on them and put a fresh one on at lunch
It's not so much the wear holes but more the shape it goes. The ones in Spain had holes still showing but started sliding terrible on third day
Think I'll do what my gut says. I've not done donni before so I'll learn the track in the morning on them and put a fresh one on at lunch
clen666 said:
Birky_41 said:
Done a full day at Snett on a mate's R1M and then I flipped it and did cadwell on my 750
I initially read that as you flipped your mates R1M 
k riding that as a track bike Does anyone on here do regular days/evenings at Brands? I've recently moved to Southampton (From Manchester) and i think Brands is now my nearest track. I've heard they're total ball aches in regards to coolant being water only for example and basically being very strict on the rules. Can anyone vouch? Only did my first proper track day so far back in June, then did a sort of track day at RAF Benson earlier this month
Also, has anyone done many evenings track days? How are they?
Also, has anyone done many evenings track days? How are they?
Edited by NooBish AbbZ on Thursday 27th July 07:46
NooBish AbbZ said:
Does anyone on here do regular days/evenings at Brands? I've recently moved to Southampton (From Manchester) and i think Brands is now my nearest track. I've heard they're total ball aches in regards to coolant being water only for example and basically being very strict on the rules. Can anyone vouch? Only did my first proper track day so far back in June, then did a sort of track day at RAF Benson earlier this month
Also, has anyone done many evenings track days? How are they?
No issues with coolant on a trackday, their biggest concern will be noise levelsAlso, has anyone done many evenings track days? How are they?
Edited by NooBish AbbZ on Thursday 27th July 07:46
Fleegle said:
No issues with coolant on a trackday, their biggest concern will be noise levels
I second this. Same as Snetterton. The noise police are tough at these places. Standard can or a very long 400mm can needed unless you have a newer bike with cat still in that keeps noise down Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff