Tremble in thine boots

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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby theonecalled » Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:27 pm

Going around Oulton Park

Carlo :) (been there, done that, got the bruises to prove it...)


Carlo,
You wouldn't believe it but that is Falcon & Wallie from The northwestbikers forum to which I belong to and take the trackday photo's for when i can get there.
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:07 am

Two dedicated track bikes I pressume? (no license plates and such). Thinking about doing the same with my old Honda. I rarely ride it on the road anymore but I do enjoy trackdays. At least I did, the last trackday I had is 3 years ago.

Carlo :) (destroyer of kneesliders)
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby expat » Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:15 am

Two dedicated track bikes I pressume? (no license plates and such). Thinking about doing the same with my old Honda. I rarely ride it on the road anymore but I do enjoy trackdays. At least I did, the last trackday I had is 3 years ago.

Carlo :) (destroyer of kneesliders)


Carlo, just nip over the border and renew your relationship with some eye watering speed on the Autobahn. It should either make you want to sell it and use the cash for new underwear or make you born again
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:02 am

Matt,

I'm familiar with the German autobahn. I'm not that far away from the border. But it's not what I'm looking for in riding bikes. If I wanted to go fast, I wouldn't have sold my Fireblade. That old bike of mine can just barely touch 200kph. It's build (customized) for cornering. Cornering is more fun and tracks are made for that. I can do it on some roads here too. But somehow there is always an annoying tractor driving in front of me or a group of cyclists.

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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby expat » Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:57 am

But somehow there is always an annoying tractor driving in front of me or a group of cyclists.

Carlo :)


Or a tractor pulling out in front of you and forgetting he has a trailer behind him >:(

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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby ozzy72 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:37 pm

I've raced XR2is and Formula Fords on a track, but I've never taken a bike on one.
Done a fair bit of off-roading.
I'm thinking about doing my IAM and maybe a couple of days to improve my riding...
Didn't get the Kwaka yesterday, but still looking. Might take a few weeks but I'll wait for the right bike.
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby Souichiro » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:38 pm

Probably a site that you are already familiar with but we used it on our last holiday in the U.k. and Wales Xd

http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/

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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby theonecalled » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:51 pm

I've raced XR2is and Formula Fords on a track, but I've never taken a bike on one.
Done a fair bit of off-roading.
I'm thinking about doing my IAM and maybe a couple of days to improve my riding...
Didn't get the Kwaka yesterday, but still looking. Might take a few weeks but I'll wait for the right bike.


Mark, From the nwb forum and the posts on there Its definately something to go for, There's a few pc plods on the forum but there down to earth and are the actual instructors & assessors who do the tests etc...
have a look on pistonheads or if you want me to i'll have a gander for you on a couple of the ones i use.

P.s Carlo, the ZX7R & the ZX10R in the video are road bikes, With the licence plates & mirrors removed for the day.

p.p.s Mark, If you want a good trackday at a fairly low price then I can reccomend trac mon in anglesey! as its ideal even on a 125cc  ;)
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby ozzy72 » Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:49 pm

I can only say this... it's green, not nice plant green but mad viper killer green! Think of a bamboo viper on a bad acid trip.
Even sitting still with the engine off it is intimidating.
I'll be collecting her on Saturday.... I'm scared but at the same time creaming my leathers in excitement!!!! Oh and the new helmet paintjob is SERIOUSLY unpleasant. It'll offend anyone with a religious bent, gold angels on a white lid. I just thought it was so silly I had to have it :P ;D My helmet wouldn't look out of place on the Christmas tree :o
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:58 pm

Just make sure you post some pictures of the bike, the helmet and your leathers.

Carlo :)
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby expat » Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:53 am

Just make sure you post some pictures of the bike, the helmet and your leathers.

Carlo :)



Yes can't wait to see Ozzy dressed as a Power Ranger ;D ;D

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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:10 am

Just make sure you post some pictures of the bike, the helmet and your leathers.

Carlo :)



Yes can't wait to see Ozzy dressed as a Power Ranger ;D ;D

Matt


Riding a green Kawasaki he'll be more like a Ninja Turtle...

Carlo :) (Kawasaki... Ninja... Hmmm, they should do something with that)
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby ozzy72 » Sat Nov 27, 2010 7:37 pm

I've rediscovered muscles I'd forgotten I had! Eeeek the pain.....
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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby expat » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:22 am

I've rediscovered muscles I'd forgotten I had! Eeeek the pain.....



It is your body telling you that it wants a nice sit up and beg tourer and not to be moulding itself to the fuel tank any more ;D

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Re: Tremble in thine boots

Postby ozzy72 » Sun Nov 28, 2010 2:56 pm

A night of having the electric blanket on the back and I'm fine. Done a few miles today and feeling good!
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