the bb trackday thread.
Discussion
horico said:
On my last track day I didn't survey everyone on site and check what stand they were using - maybe I should have done a questionnaire or something so I could have gathered the data while I was there. Or maybe I just didn't take any notice as I wasn't using tyre warmers and rode to the track.
Maybe you need a beer too?
As your mood seems not to have improved despite the beer, I’ll try again. You don’t need to survey people, a simple glance around the garage, or paddock will tell you all you need to know. Maybe even just look at what race teams use the world over in any series that you follow. Maybe you need a beer too?
You asked for advice, I gave it. You seem to not like the answer, so feel free to buy the centre lift that you really want to, just don’t expect anyone who is experienced at trackdays to agree with your choice.
stew-STR160 said:
Got myself a new toy for some practice. Brand new, came in a box like it was from Ikea. Also got a set of dirt wheels with it...shenanigans...
It's a Stomp Motard with Z Cam.
I've just realised I follow you on instagram! It's a Stomp Motard with Z Cam.
I thought the post looked familiar
Enjoy it, they are great fun but get used to tightening things that vibrate loose and don't expect just because it's new it won't give you problems. They can be a pain in the arse and seem very hit and miss in terms of quality.
MotorsportTom said:
stew-STR160 said:
Got myself a new toy for some practice. Brand new, came in a box like it was from Ikea. Also got a set of dirt wheels with it...shenanigans...
It's a Stomp Motard with Z Cam.
I've just realised I follow you on instagram! It's a Stomp Motard with Z Cam.
I thought the post looked familiar
Enjoy it, they are great fun but get used to tightening things that vibrate loose and don't expect just because it's new it won't give you problems. They can be a pain in the arse and seem very hit and miss in terms of quality.
I had one last year but it was only a 125 and 50 sized frame. So hopefully I'll be able to keep up on the straights with this one.
I've found some of the fixings are stripping themselves just under normal tightening. So I'll be keeping an eye on things and replacing a bunch.
stew-STR160 said:
Ah cool,
I had one last year but it was only a 125 and 50 sized frame. So hopefully I'll be able to keep up on the straights with this one.
I've found some of the fixings are stripping themselves just under normal tightening. So I'll be keeping an eye on things and replacing a bunch.
Yeah some of it is certainly not built to last. Local to me was a kart track running a series and there are people of all shapes, sizes and ages riding the 140's so should fit you better. They are surprisingly quick little machines, not sure how they compare to a 125 though. I had one last year but it was only a 125 and 50 sized frame. So hopefully I'll be able to keep up on the straights with this one.
I've found some of the fixings are stripping themselves just under normal tightening. So I'll be keeping an eye on things and replacing a bunch.
Are you planning to race with BMB or are you just aiming to do practice days? Let us know how you get on
MotorsportTom said:
stew-STR160 said:
Ah cool,
I had one last year but it was only a 125 and 50 sized frame. So hopefully I'll be able to keep up on the straights with this one.
I've found some of the fixings are stripping themselves just under normal tightening. So I'll be keeping an eye on things and replacing a bunch.
Yeah some of it is certainly not built to last. Local to me was a kart track running a series and there are people of all shapes, sizes and ages riding the 140's so should fit you better. They are surprisingly quick little machines, not sure how they compare to a 125 though. I had one last year but it was only a 125 and 50 sized frame. So hopefully I'll be able to keep up on the straights with this one.
I've found some of the fixings are stripping themselves just under normal tightening. So I'll be keeping an eye on things and replacing a bunch.
Are you planning to race with BMB or are you just aiming to do practice days? Let us know how you get on
Just practice as I'm racing in Thundersport this year.
Strip and thread lock as much as you can as everything rattles itself loose pretty quickly, especially (as you’ve already found out) you can’t do anything up that tight for fear of either stripping threads or crushing bearings
Me and my boy have both got 50 sized 140’s and they’re a blast but underpowered compared to the tunes bikes, 160’s and Honda crf’s.
Good for learning to keep corner speed though
Me and my boy have both got 50 sized 140’s and they’re a blast but underpowered compared to the tunes bikes, 160’s and Honda crf’s.
Good for learning to keep corner speed though
graeme4130 said:
Strip and thread lock as much as you can as everything rattles itself loose pretty quickly, especially (as you’ve already found out) you can’t do anything up that tight for fear of either stripping threads or crushing bearings
Me and my boy have both got 50 sized 140’s and they’re a blast but underpowered compared to the tunes bikes, 160’s and Honda crf’s.
Good for learning to keep corner speed though
Aye, will do. Might just get another bottle of loctite just for it. Haha.Me and my boy have both got 50 sized 140’s and they’re a blast but underpowered compared to the tunes bikes, 160’s and Honda crf’s.
Good for learning to keep corner speed though
You and your boy look like you had another great trip.
Ive taken a gamble and booked Oulton for tomorrow, as got a few mates booked on. Weather so far is looking OK.
Spent most of the day in the garage getting stuff together, fitting new tyres, giving the bike a once over for obvious issues and was nice and happy. Went to load the van and it’s dead as a dodo. What a t
t. Took forever to get enough charge into the battery to get it to fire up.
Spent most of the day in the garage getting stuff together, fitting new tyres, giving the bike a once over for obvious issues and was nice and happy. Went to load the van and it’s dead as a dodo. What a t
t. Took forever to get enough charge into the battery to get it to fire up. Gavia said:
Ive taken a gamble and booked Oulton for tomorrow, as got a few mates booked on. Weather so far is looking OK.
Spent most of the day in the garage getting stuff together, fitting new tyres, giving the bike a once over for obvious issues and was nice and happy. Went to load the van and it’s dead as a dodo. What a tt. Took forever to get enough charge into the battery to get it to fire up.
Did you check the fuses.Spent most of the day in the garage getting stuff together, fitting new tyres, giving the bike a once over for obvious issues and was nice and happy. Went to load the van and it’s dead as a dodo. What a t
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