Almost time for my first 'tour' on the Superduke.
Leaving in 2 weeks time and getting very excited.
We've got the Friday on track at Spa Francorchamps circuit which is the highlight of the trip for me...
Then a couple of days touring around the Mosel region and a day at the Nurbergring then sadly we have to come home.
Spa looks like a bloody terrifying track on a Superduke LOL
weeksy
2013-06-03 11:45:00 UTC
couchcommando
2013-06-04 10:56:00 UTC
Very jealous mate, when we did it in 08 my SDR was great at Spa but the track made it feel very slow as in places it's big and fast, you will come out of eat rouge at 100+ and should almost top out n the following straight, the little chicane out the back is great for coming out in 2nd gear and wheelying all the way down where the F1 start straight is.
The sd tho is the best bike for the local twisty roads, enjoy
The sd tho is the best bike for the local twisty roads, enjoy
weeksy
2013-06-04 11:08:00 UTC
I'm excited and dreading Spa in some ways. In the same way i guess i'm not that keen on Silverstone on it too.
Can't wait for the local roads though
Can't wait for the local roads though
shadowman
2013-06-04 12:51:00 UTC
Sounds great - have fun!!
cheeheese
2013-06-04 15:42:00 UTC
Sounds awesome man. enjoy it.
I'm doing two weeks at the end of August in Spain. also first time on the SD. Let me know how your trip goes and if you have any tips after you return.
What luggage are you using and what accommodation have you got planned?
I'm doing two weeks at the end of August in Spain. also first time on the SD. Let me know how your trip goes and if you have any tips after you return.
What luggage are you using and what accommodation have you got planned?
Woody80
2013-06-04 16:50:00 UTC
Nurburgring is awesome as are the local roads around it! Just don't get sucked in like I did! Had a close call resulting in a bit of over the curb grasstracking!
blb
2013-06-04 21:48:00 UTC
Post missing.
Woody80
2013-06-05 05:08:00 UTC
Post missing.
weeksy
2013-06-05 06:09:00 UTC
Post missing.
cheeheese
2013-06-05 14:15:00 UTC
A tankbag stuffed with underwear, socks, passport and a credit card.
Less is more!
Less is more!
Jermo
2013-06-05 15:34:00 UTC
We did the same last year and will do it again this august. The SD might not be the perfect bike for Spa but still loads of fun!
I did a 3.10 last year (first track day with the SD) and hoping to get a lot quicker this year
Enjoy!
I did a 3.10 last year (first track day with the SD) and hoping to get a lot quicker this year
Enjoy!
ozarkhomie
2013-06-06 11:57:00 UTC
What tyres are going to be installed for the trip? Might be a good chance to test the new Q3 and give us a review!!
fatbob
2013-06-06 12:00:00 UTC
the road from spa to boxhead land is great , you'll love it
Think your poor bike is in for a good thrashing round that track though
Think your poor bike is in for a good thrashing round that track though
Hotbrakes
2013-06-06 13:19:00 UTC
You can't beat touring track days! My wife and I are 2500 miles from home now, ready to send a large box of crap we don't need back home.
weeksy
2013-06-06 13:21:00 UTC
Post missing.
Hotbrakes
2013-06-07 00:42:00 UTC
Those are good tyres but rears only last a few thousand miles. Obviously many factors contribute to wear but when ST tyres typically last me over 5k, less than that doesn't quite qualify them for the "T" portion. But they are cheap and perform very well!
weeksy
2013-06-07 07:13:00 UTC
5000 miles for me is 3 years
gregor eisenhorn
2013-06-10 19:02:00 UTC
What you doing for luggage options mate?
weeksy
2013-06-10 19:59:00 UTC
Tank bag, KTM one.
funnily I just packed tonight, yes I know its 9 days to go.
1 pair combats, can turn into shorts
3 pair underpants, will ride in 1 piece leathers and football shorts
1 pair flip flops
5 t shirts
5 pairs socks
1 waterproof over suit
1 wash bag, toothbrush etc
That's it.
funnily I just packed tonight, yes I know its 9 days to go.
1 pair combats, can turn into shorts
3 pair underpants, will ride in 1 piece leathers and football shorts
1 pair flip flops
5 t shirts
5 pairs socks
1 waterproof over suit
1 wash bag, toothbrush etc
That's it.
cheeheese
2013-06-11 14:30:00 UTC
Take half the T shirts but old ones and toss after use.
Buy new " T"'s as souvenirs.
Buy new " T"'s as souvenirs.
KTM666
2013-06-11 16:41:00 UTC
That last shirt is going to be some sort of sleeveless crop top...
Your mates might not want to be seen with you on that day.
Your mates might not want to be seen with you on that day.
weeksy
2013-06-11 17:43:00 UTC
Post missing.
weeksy
2013-06-11 18:18:00 UTC
We're not discussing my underpants lads! Ever ever!
cheeheese
2013-06-12 09:58:00 UTC
Post missing.
gregor eisenhorn
2013-06-13 08:15:00 UTC
Ill be going to France first week of sept. hope weather will be ok lol
I've just fitted some metzeler roadtec z8's so will be a good trial for those. Never been abroad before so I'm well looking forward to it. Hope for some pics when ya get back the weeksy.
I've just fitted some metzeler roadtec z8's so will be a good trial for those. Never been abroad before so I'm well looking forward to it. Hope for some pics when ya get back the weeksy.