the bb trackday thread.

the bb trackday thread.

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George29

14,706 posts

163 months

Thursday 3rd May 2018
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graeme4130 said:
George and I went to Donington today. It was flipping hammering it down for most of the morning. I don't mind riding in the rain, but this was cold and raining super hard, so we sat in the garage and drank tea. The sun came out at Lunchtime, so we got 3 properly dry sessions. I can't say I rode overly well, just like normal, but it was nice to on my bike in the dry as that's my first dry UK day this year
When I saw the forecast for rain all day, I'd have stayed in bed, but as I'd sold my spare bike and the lad was meeting me at the track to pick it up, I ended up going and glad I stuck around for the sunshine to come out
Turned out to be a great afternoon! Glad I didn’t sack it off and go into work instead biggrin

Off to Snetterton on Saturday for the first time, anyone else going?

Biker's Nemesis

38,536 posts

207 months

Thursday 3rd May 2018
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George29 said:
Turned out to be a great afternoon! Glad I didn’t sack it off and go into work instead biggrin

Off to Snetterton on Saturday for the first time, anyone else going?
How's the new bike George?

George29

14,706 posts

163 months

Thursday 3rd May 2018
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Biker's Nemesis said:
How's the new bike George?
It’s going great thanks but still needs a few tweaks, feels good at most places I’ve been but definitely needs some changes for Donington. The front end on the Honda gave me a lot more confidence than the BMW but the BM is miles faster. Got plenty of track time booked on it so hopefully get to grips with it more over the coming months smile

dibblecorse

6,872 posts

191 months

Thursday 3rd May 2018
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Anyone at Silverstone on 31st May with the DUK lot ???

moto_traxport

4,235 posts

220 months

Thursday 3rd May 2018
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jock mcsporran said:
dibblecorse said:
mckeann said:
Might be having to cancel Brno as struggling to arrange swaps for work frown
That the late June one with NL ??? My lot are on that .... you remember us, the all the gear no idea in Inters crowd with about a gazillion pounds worth of various Ducati kit ...... I think one member may have his V4 out ......
Our group might be struggling for Brno too. One guy needs to have an operation and work have put me on a training course.
Looking to see if we can switch to something later in the year.
I know NL have still got people on the waiting list as of last week. Not sure how long for at the current drop out rate though! One of our lot has pulled out already and another one has just moved departments as 'end of quarter 2' might be an issue.

I talked an additional pair of 'road only' chaps into riding out there with me, then all doing the track and flying home / crating the bikes. I've backed out of the riding out there bit and just doing it normally (fly in and out with our normal track lot) as they want to spend a week getting there (Amsterdam, Black Forest, Autobahns, Prague etc) and I cannot afford the holiday / replacement liver.

Comically last week they've just both bought new bikes for it (£23k SP2 Fireblade and £14k GSXR1000) and one of their son's is going too in his BMW V10 car thing and see if he can reach it's claimed 204mph top speed and to carry all the luggage. Somewhat speechless - be impressed if the whole thing goes without a hitch!

Birky_41

4,276 posts

183 months

Sunday 6th May 2018
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Keeping this thread updated I just got back from Lydden Hill first time Saturday. For such a small track I loved it

Not been on track since October so I was rusty. Only managed two sessions including the siting laps before bloody bike troubles

This was my third session below which was OK for about 5 mins then the bike either had a plug breaking down or coil pack... Not sure but I'm getting it fixed

https://youtu.be/nBqRLjhQ8Hg

Was very happy with the setup though the night before. Everything fits perfect



And the awning was much needed... There was actually sun and it was hot all day!


curlie467

7,650 posts

200 months

Sunday 6th May 2018
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Birky_41 said:
Keeping this thread updated I just got back from Lydden Hill first time Saturday. For such a small track I loved it

Not been on track since October so I was rusty. Only managed two sessions including the siting laps before bloody bike troubles

This was my third session below which was OK for about 5 mins then the bike either had a plug breaking down or coil pack... Not sure but I'm getting it fixed

https://youtu.be/nBqRLjhQ8Hg

Was very happy with the setup though the night before. Everything fits perfect



And the awning was much needed... There was actually sun and it was hot all day!

Looks great birky, shame about the bike woes.

Birky_41

4,276 posts

183 months

Monday 7th May 2018
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Too tight to buy any others, when you've seen one you've seen them all but I'm pleased that I'm getting there on left handers

I have quite a bad injury where although I didn't have what Nemesis had I did get some life changing work. 4 years after and I can finally half tuck in and get my left knee out... Result!


obscene

5,174 posts

184 months

Monday 7th May 2018
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dibblecorse said:
Anyone at Silverstone on 31st May with the DUK lot ???
As mentioned in the other thread where we discussed it wavey 1098R here, debating whether I be a tart and bring out the matching Iannone Ducati lid hehe

Mr OCD

6,388 posts

210 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Oulton Park - 16th May - Anyone going?


graeme4130

3,823 posts

180 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Birky_41 said:
Too tight to buy any others, when you've seen one you've seen them all but I'm pleased that I'm getting there on left handers

I have quite a bad injury where although I didn't have what Nemesis had I did get some life changing work. 4 years after and I can finally half tuck in and get my left knee out... Result!

That's a cracking pic Birky
Did you get to the bottom of what was causing the bike issues ?

Birky_41

4,276 posts

183 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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graeme4130 said:
That's a cracking pic Birky
Did you get to the bottom of what was causing the bike issues ?
Cheers and no not yet. Plugs on order. Gave it a service and fresh pads just waiting on plugs to arrive

Hoping it's that

Gavia

7,627 posts

90 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Decided on a last minute trip to Oulton today. Sharing the track with a lovely Norton piloted by a Mr J. Brookes

Photos are too big to upload. Stupid bloody thumb snap


Mr OCD

6,388 posts

210 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Gavia said:
Decided on a last minute trip to Oulton today. Sharing the track with a lovely Norton piloted by a Mr J. Brookes

Photos are too big to upload. Stupid bloody thumb snap
Use Imgur.



Edited by Mr OCD on Wednesday 9th May 16:36

Gavia

7,627 posts

90 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Mr OCD said:
Gavia said:
Decided on a last minute trip to Oulton today. Sharing the track with a lovely Norton piloted by a Mr J. Brookes

Photos are too big to upload. Stupid bloody thumb snap
Use Imgur.



Edited by Mr OCD on Wednesday 9th May 16:36
I don’t know what that is, or how it works.

I am awesome on a bike though wink

Mr OCD

6,388 posts

210 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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Gavia said:
I don’t know what that is, or how it works.

I am awesome on a bike though wink
Did Josh ask you to ride for him then?

Gavia

7,627 posts

90 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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Mr OCD said:
Did Josh ask you to ride for him then?
No, he’s a little bit more awesome. We had a good chat though and like last year when I met him for the first time realised what a nice guy he really is. It’s strange how he comes across on TV as a bit of a miserable sod, but I guess that’s his race face. Apparently Shakey is the exact opposite.

Biker's Nemesis

38,536 posts

207 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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Gavia said:
Apparently Shakey is the exact opposite.
There's no "apparently" about it, he is rude and arrogant.

Gavia

7,627 posts

90 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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Biker's Nemesis said:
Gavia said:
Apparently Shakey is the exact opposite.
There's no "apparently" about it, he is rude and arrogant.
And yet he plays up to the cameras as the nice guy.

dibblecorse

6,872 posts

191 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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Biker's Nemesis said:
Gavia said:
Apparently Shakey is the exact opposite.
There's no "apparently" about it, he is rude and arrogant.
never found that to be true the few times I've met him ..... maybe its a Southerner to Southerner thing ? ;-)