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Crashfest 2014! Cadwell Park - No Limits 6,7,8th July

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-04 12:36:00 UTC

Well we are into the new year so time to start looking forward to this years Crashfest! Dates for July aren't up yet but no reason not to get excited. I'm assuming it's Cadders as I can't think of anywhere better. King of Cadwell title up for grabs again and hopefully I won't be spending this one in hospital. Bring it on guys!

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-04 12:44:00 UTC

What? Are we missing out on the 5 pages of debate and at least 2 polls before deciding to go to Cadwell this year?

I knew this forum would go downhill when the 1290 newbies arrived.

Madness.

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-04 12:45:00 UTC

Klinck, it just wasn't the same without you fella.

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-04 13:35:00 UTC

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blb

blb

2014-01-04 14:40:00 UTC

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scotsduke

scotsduke

2014-01-04 15:52:00 UTC

I'm in. Are we all getting free instruction from the new instructor

Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-04 16:43:00 UTC

Yeah I'm in

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-04 16:53:00 UTC

lol you'll have to drop into Novice to get instruction but for some of you that might be a good thing

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-04 16:58:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-04 18:13:00 UTC

I've missed this development!
Do NL put you through a course or anything?

Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-04 18:18:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-04 19:16:00 UTC

Been looking to start this thread but checking NL no dates up yet as already confirmed.

*Goes off to find monumental "im in" GIF.......*

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-04 19:25:00 UTC



Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-04 19:34:00 UTC

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-04 20:35:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-04 22:12:00 UTC

I hope we have sun again!
Cadwell is mint in the sun, but super depressing in the wet.

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-04 23:00:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-04 23:56:00 UTC

…… oh my…….. so looking forward to this…..





…… goes of to find "gif"…… doesn't have a clue what one is so gives up and post anyway…..

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-05 19:57:00 UTC

Even if this means I'll have to swim across the sea with my beloved SD on a raft made out of duct tape and ti-wraps behind me, I'll be there for sure this time!

With the hill (not a highsider) in mind I hope to be called the flying Dutchman afterwards

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-05 20:47:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-05 22:14:00 UTC

Could run a crèche this year with the Norfolk clan as well. Give the little ones a taste of the good life

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-05 23:10:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-05 23:30:00 UTC

Sounds like I have invented some offspring

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-05 23:35:00 UTC

I'm racing 12-13th July so hopefully the 21-22nd July dates will be on with No Limits. If it's 14-15th I could come straight from Oulten Park. I'm sure they'll have dates up soon.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-05 23:37:00 UTC

Could have a 2 day shakedown before racing?

tripoddave

tripoddave

2014-01-06 00:36:00 UTC

I'm in!
I shall be bringing my ridiculously over powered CBR600fx.
Having said that I think it makes more power than my SD did last time it was out at Cadders - dynoed later at a massive 86bhp.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-06 00:41:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-06 01:06:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-06 10:11:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-06 10:49:00 UTC

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shadowman

shadowman

2014-01-06 11:03:00 UTC

If the dates fit with a child free weekend and I can remember where the romper suit and sliders have been hibernating then I'm in this year. About time I wobbled round a track on the SD after several years of ownership and zero track miles and would be good to meet a few more of the SD.Net crew.

Will keep an eye peeled for confirmation of the dates and happy to contribute towards barby / booze fund if such a thing exists....

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-06 11:44:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-06 12:02:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-06 13:34:00 UTC

Who will be the envy of the group and turn up on a 1290 Superduke?

BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-01-06 13:42:00 UTC

Someone pay for me to fly over with the SDR and im in

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-06 14:33:00 UTC

Someone should post a nice highlights vid from previous years, to get us in the mood and give us something to get us through the wet, bleak winter.

BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-01-06 14:58:00 UTC

I could really put the crash in crashfest guys.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-06 15:10:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-06 17:26:00 UTC

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BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-01-06 18:17:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-06 19:16:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-06 22:01:00 UTC

Had a look at my vids from 2012. Bugger they just look too slow to post

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-06 22:05:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-07 22:44:00 UTC

Dan, top work on the visuals. I watched them on my smart tv and they look mint.

Miller was flying in that clip! Nice of you to park up in the braking area at the end of park straight to let him through again!
Really a shame it ended like that, not only did he hurt himself, but he scuffed up my tie "best looking SD of all time."


Stalker's compilation makes me laugh - watching it agin raises a question I must ask him.

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-07 22:48:00 UTC

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paul81

paul81

2014-01-08 16:01:00 UTC

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Millar

Millar

2014-01-08 18:13:00 UTC

anyone willing to put a t shirt together this year?
i'd like to see a return of the "reall men ride naked twins" t

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-08 19:57:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-08 20:18:00 UTC

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scotsduke

scotsduke

2014-01-08 21:55:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-08 21:59:00 UTC

Just watched the Stalker overtake video, he's a lunatic with all these bald moves, outside everywhere on this bicycle width race track!













(yes I'm jealous about his overtaking balls, my weakest point by far )

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-08 22:35:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-11 19:52:00 UTC

Image


But yes, BOLD move it is

stalker

stalker

2014-01-15 09:16:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-17 17:04:00 UTC

Ok I know these dates aren't up on NL site yet but I just received the instructor cover email and it has dates through year. Cadwell dates for 2 dayers so far are

July
06-07

August
4-5
or
18-19 (I am racing there on the 16th-17th so could just stay. Might work the Monday sessioned day if we do these 2 to make it a bit cheaper. Open pitlane though is a play day None of these clash with racing though so which ever work for majority)

More dates could of course be added.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-17 17:23:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-17 17:40:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-17 17:46:00 UTC

Is the 6th sessioned and the 7th OPL? If so I would go for that as you say its a Sunday and would help peeps out who work Mon-Fri.

But if its not OPL on the Monday, well its just not Crashfest with out an OPL.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-17 17:47:00 UTC

Also having the rod taken out my leg at some point this year which will put me out of action for a bit

blb

blb

2014-01-17 18:03:00 UTC

Early July please! From memory Dan, I was on light duties for about 3 weeks after my rod was taken out.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-17 18:10:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-17 18:12:00 UTC

July for me as well please!…. would mean for the first time i would be attending the crashfest on my time off! rather than having to work and then travel in the evening to get there late - so looking forward to this already

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-17 18:23:00 UTC

I have just been informed by my esteemed colleague that we have leave restrictions due to world cup.

Semi finals are on the 5th and 8th July (and I am due to work the 8th) so IF England (doubtful) were to be in the semi's in the group that plays on the 8th could be difficult for me to get the 8th off.

But July looks like the one to go for

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-17 18:25:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-17 18:28:00 UTC

Just need some of MotoRonins medicine to get me through

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-17 18:41:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-17 19:34:00 UTC

England will crash out at the group stage m8, don't worry about that lol. They are fooking useless *****

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-17 19:37:00 UTC

If we do those early July dates I might do all 3 days. Get a bit of cheeky practice in

They don't tell you in excel doc if they are OP or not. I would imagine the Tuesday is as it normally seems to go that way.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-17 19:51:00 UTC

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scotsduke

scotsduke

2014-01-17 20:01:00 UTC

Can we decided on a date ASAP
Need to book days of with the wife at least 6 months in advance
Don't care what dates as long as I get to ride
And eat beer chicken

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-17 20:35:00 UTC

3 day crashfest

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-17 20:50:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-18 19:56:00 UTC

I prefer July as well, first week of august I'll be in the Ardennes, with SD of course

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-18 20:20:00 UTC

Put a leave request in

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-18 20:36:00 UTC

And missing out on the Nurburgring and Spa Francorchamps? NO WAY!!

Just make it a july Crashfest

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-20 17:37:00 UTC

Leave confirmed for provisional date

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-20 17:57:00 UTC

I've put myself down to work the Sunday and Monday for NL but not the OP day. So watch out I've got a black flag mounted on the bike and a flick of a switch and it pops up and waves away

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-20 18:06:00 UTC

So what happens when you have to give Ginge "the talk"?

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-20 18:10:00 UTC

Going to build a sin bin especially for him. I can see it getting a lot of use.

Millar

Millar

2014-01-20 20:20:00 UTC

Gonna be doing some miles it seems, Flidfest is the weekend before! Let's hope work is quiet.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-20 20:23:00 UTC

….I think one warning for the ginger ninja then any more infractions and it will be a compulsory fitting of one of these!

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-20 21:09:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-20 21:16:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-20 22:50:00 UTC

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jambox

jambox

2014-01-20 23:51:00 UTC

Hmm, I might try and venture down for this, seeing as I'll be on my terminal leave.... that is if I haven't already got a new job by then.

Oh, I've never done a track day, so go easy on me

stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 00:33:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 07:03:00 UTC

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shadowman

shadowman

2014-01-21 12:13:00 UTC

Looks like I am child free that weekend so there could be some old "new meat" to go with the "fresh meat"

Will keep an eye out for when the plans firm up.

Fingers crossed!!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 13:36:00 UTC

Spoke to No Limits this morning and it's definitely the 6th, 7th and 8th. Looks like we're set peeps unless anyone has an objection? 3 day Fest should be awesome!!!

Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-21 13:39:00 UTC

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lawman

lawman

2014-01-21 13:48:00 UTC

Nice one, Ill book leave tomorrow.

Are you boys good at instructing shit riders like me?

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 14:31:00 UTC

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lawman

lawman

2014-01-21 14:40:00 UTC

I'm far too old and wise to enter drinking games with anyone, especially Motoronin after seeing him last year!

Thankyou!

I just want to do 2 mins laps. I need to get off the bike more and go faster down that big hill (An everywhere else for that matter). YES please follow me round and there will be plenty to talk about, trust me!

I got one of those bluetooth GPS 10Hz things to encourage me this year.

blb

blb

2014-01-21 15:12:00 UTC

3 days sounds brilliant.

Expect it to be about £300 for the 3 days, camp on site for £5 a night (unless you're sabre) I expect Klinck will arrange us a special deal! Do as many days as your body can handle or until the bike blows or you crash!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 15:39:00 UTC

^^^ this^^^ if I had to choose 2 of the 3 it would be Monday and Tuesday as Tuesday is open pitlane and is always a good laugh. For those really keen there are evening sessions on sun and mon night too. Join Trackday Riders forum and get 10% off when u book on phone with NL.

tripoddave

tripoddave

2014-01-21 16:27:00 UTC

Any chance of getting some instruction round Cadwell before the 4th May?

jambox

jambox

2014-01-21 17:14:00 UTC

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jambox

jambox

2014-01-21 17:19:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 17:29:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-21 17:40:00 UTC

Dave, just do what your signature says......

I am doing a shakedown at Cadwell in March if weather is above 10 degrees.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-21 17:50:00 UTC

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jambox

jambox

2014-01-21 17:53:00 UTC

Scotsduke usually pops down for this so he might be the guy from Lanarkshire.

stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 17:57:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-21 18:00:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 18:25:00 UTC

right then . most important thing to sort out . . . . .beer and food


hang on, this is months away

stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 18:31:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 18:46:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 18:50:00 UTC

also saves fuel on the van of shame

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-21 18:52:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-21 18:53:00 UTC

And Lincolnshire NHS Trust doesn't have to worry about a budget overspend... although Millar is still attending.

stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 19:09:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-21 19:13:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 19:32:00 UTC

cant belive millar has gone out and bought a rc8 , just to beat superdan

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-21 19:36:00 UTC

Taking himself out of the SD Crown running like that. It's as if he knows he doesn't have a chance...

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-21 19:38:00 UTC

truly sad stuff to see a man so down as that

stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 19:48:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-21 20:06:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-21 20:43:00 UTC

got another ten as it was going cheap

thinking of entering the metzler newcomers , you

tripoddave

tripoddave

2014-01-21 20:51:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-21 20:57:00 UTC

oh oh oh sorry mate , didnt mean to tread on your parade

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-22 10:02:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-23 23:10:00 UTC

When do we need to have booked at NL and is this date the final date?

shadowman

shadowman

2014-01-24 11:01:00 UTC

I have a bike trailer but driving any distance that slow kills me so I'm considering a van hire instead.

I live in north Oxon near Banbury. Just checking if there is anybody local (ish) or on the route who would be interested in chucking their bike in the van??

Most probably I would only be doing the first two days. Let me know if interested.

stalker

stalker

2014-01-24 11:35:00 UTC

shows what a great event this is due to being only jan 24th and everyone is getting excited.
the thread is already six pages long

so lets have a show of hands on who is intending to make it?
copy and paste your name

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--
mrs gin reaper--
superdan--
blb-- all three days--inters

shadowman

shadowman

2014-01-24 11:53:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-24 11:57:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--
mrs gin reaper--
superdan--
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters

tripoddave

tripoddave

2014-01-24 13:12:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-24 13:54:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--
mrs gin reaper--
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
tripoddave-- Monday
cerec1--all three days--inters

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-24 14:36:00 UTC

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blb

blb

2014-01-24 14:40:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--
mrs gin reaper--
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
tripoddave-- Monday
cerec1--all three days--inters

I'm in for the 3 days too

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-24 14:41:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--
mrs gin reaper--
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
CEREC1 all three days -- inters
Tripoddave--Monday

Last years list not counting above:

Scotsduke
Millar
Fuel
Doberman
Ducati Pete
Sabre
Lawman
Mrs Millar
Paul 81
Woody80
Dubs and bikes
Tony The Tiger

BASH69 needs to come out of retirement too.

Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-24 14:49:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--
mrs gin reaper--
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
tripoddave-- Monday
cerec1--all three days--inters
Sabre--two days 6th + 7th in fast (that's only if I don't get new job,i bet I've jinx'd it now

Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-24 18:14:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--
mrs gin reaper--
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
tripoddave-- Monday
cerec1--all three days--inters
dmacl -- all three days -- novice/inters (provisionally)

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-24 18:22:00 UTC

The Hairpin circa 1938

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Jody

Jody

2014-01-24 18:33:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-24 18:39:00 UTC

Can I post an interest in coming even though I know it's highly unlikely I'll
A get the bike fixed,
B Be in the country
C have any money
D Be as quick as I was a few years ago

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-24 18:48:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-24 19:06:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-24 19:23:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-24 19:24:00 UTC

Put me up for all 3 days and both evenings as well!

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-24 19:27:00 UTC

I'll distract him with a deep-fried Mars bar and a can of Iron Bru, you get his keys!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-24 19:30:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-24 19:37:00 UTC

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Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-01-24 19:42:00 UTC

I haven't booked yet but it'll be the second fastest group so that's the fast group I presume.

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-24 20:30:00 UTC

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Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-01-24 20:37:00 UTC

No Pete, definitely triple T!!!

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-24 20:47:00 UTC

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Woody80

Woody80

2014-01-24 21:45:00 UTC

I'm in, forgot about SD.net for a while

Reckon I'll do all 3 days and both evenings. Possibly fast group? If Tony is then I've got a playmate.

Do I need to bring the "Best looking SD" trophy back for re-election or just leave it on the mantelpiece seeing as it's a given?

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-24 21:48:00 UTC

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paul81

paul81

2014-01-24 22:34:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--all three days…. may-be sneaking in the evenings! -- fast- or the instructors - (the two eejits above) will give me a hard time….again…!
mrs gin reaper--1st & 2nd day !!!! eeeeeeek Novice
Mini reaper -- all three days….. drinking!!
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Sabre--two days 6th + 7th in fast (that's only if I don't get new job,i bet I've jinx'd it now )
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
CEREC1 all three days -- inters
Tripoddave--Monday
Jermo All three days -- both evenings--
Paul 81 monday inters tues opl (maybe all three in fast but will decide close to the time)
Woody80 all 3 fast?
Tony The Tiger all 3 fast?

Last years list not counting above:

Scotsduke
Millar
Fuel
Doberman
Ducati Pete
Lawman
Mrs Millar
Dubs and bikes

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-25 00:03:00 UTC

Come on Pete surely it's time for that In gif??

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-25 00:17:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-25 00:21:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-25 01:00:00 UTC

Good man!

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--all three days…. may-be sneaking in the evenings! -- fast- or the instructors - (the two eejits above) will give me a hard time….again…!
mrs gin reaper--1st & 2nd day !!!! eeeeeeek Novice
Mini reaper -- all three days….. drinking!!
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Sabre--two days 6th + 7th in fast (that's only if I don't get new job,i bet I've jinx'd it now )
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
CEREC1 all three days -- inters
Tripoddave--Monday
Jermo All three days -- both evenings--
Paul 81 monday inters tues opl (maybe all three in fast but will decide close to the time)
Woody80 all 3 fast?
Tony The Tiger all 3 fast?
Ducati Pete -days?-- fast
Millar - 2days --fast
Mrs Millar aka Chopsy Northern Lass - 2 days -- inters
Lawman- 2 days -- fast
Last years list not counting above:

Scotsduke
Fuel
Doberman
Dubs and bikes

Woody80

Woody80

2014-01-25 08:44:00 UTC

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Millar

Millar

2014-01-25 10:13:00 UTC

We'll probably just do the two days, we're doing so much over June, it's getting expensive!

lawman

lawman

2014-01-25 10:31:00 UTC

I'll be there on 2nd and 3rd days for sure novice/inter then OPL
yet to see with work about 1st day

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-25 10:52:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast
gin reaper--all three days…. may-be sneaking in the evenings! -- fast- or the instructors - (the two eejits above) will give me a hard time….again…!
mrs gin reaper--1st & 2nd day !!!! eeeeeeek Novice
Mini reaper -- all three days….. drinking!!
superdan--All three days (not evenings) --Fast
Sabre--two days 6th + 7th in fast (that's only if I don't get new job,i bet I've jinx'd it now )
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast???
blb-- all three days--inters
CEREC1 all three days -- inters
Tripoddave--Monday
Jermo All three days -- both evenings--
Paul 81 monday inters tues opl (maybe all three in fast but will decide close to the time)
Woody80 all 3 fast?
Tony The Tiger all 3 fast?
Ducati Pete -days?-- fast
Millar - 2days --fast
Mrs Millar aka Chopsy Northern Lass - 2 days -- inters
Lawman- 2 days -- inters
Last years list not counting above:

Scotsduke
Fuel
Doberman
Dubs and bikes

blb

blb

2014-01-25 11:02:00 UTC

I may step up to fast on last day, depends on how I gel with the old blade really

Woody80

Woody80

2014-01-25 11:09:00 UTC

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blb

blb

2014-01-25 11:31:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-25 11:39:00 UTC

I know nothing to do with Crashfest,but a bit of circuit history,hope you don't mind. I find the old photo's fascinating

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-25 14:17:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-25 16:00:00 UTC

The great Barry Sheene top of the mountain may78

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Barry Sheene and Giacomo Agostini on the start


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Certainly seen some great legends racing here in it's time

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-25 16:42:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-25 16:43:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-01-25 16:46:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-25 17:17:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-25 17:58:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast ZX10 and SD Greedy bugger needs Two bikes apparently Lawman- 2 days -- inters - SD


Last years list not counting above:

Scotsduke
Fuel
Doberman
Dubs and bikes

Sd's are in orange - count nine so far as Lydia and I are sharing mine…..

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-25 18:06:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast ZX10 and SD Greedy bugger needs Two bikes apparently Lawman- 2 days -- inters - SD


Last years list not counting above:

Scotsduke
Fuel
Doberman
Dubs and bikes

Sd's are in orange - count nine so far as Lydia and I are sharing mine…..

Updated mine with appropriate colour.

edited to correct my dodgy spelling! sorry TGR

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-25 18:20:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-25 18:28:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-25 18:34:00 UTC

There might be 2 or 3 from BSB paddock on the OP day but not super bike level. They know how to pass though so it's just the initial shock as someone comes past you into a corner at a speed that leaves you thinking "no way he's going to make that corner!" Somehow they do though. I would say laptimes vary between 1.35 to high 1.50s in fast.

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-25 18:47:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-25 18:50:00 UTC

I don't mind riding with fast guys, trust them more than novices and I'm not the best in overtaking myself to be honest.

That's me in the picture yes and I'm the SD in front of this 636
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4My55X ... ata_player

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-25 18:57:00 UTC

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Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-01-25 18:57:00 UTC

After watching that video I have no doubt you will hold your own in the fast group Jermo

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-25 19:00:00 UTC

Great, I can attempt to follow klinck and stalker then!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-25 19:41:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-25 19:51:00 UTC

Not sure how to add myself to the list but can't resist this, 1st 2 days and evening in between I think.

I have done inters before but best do 1st day in slow/novice I think because (1) it's been ages since I was on a track (2) the last time I was I left in an ambulance. I should be OK though, everyone says SDs crash well

From what I can see, the idea is to join Trackday Riders to get the 10% and book direct with NL?

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-25 19:53:00 UTC

You were going well there. Really want to get to Spa. Looks such good fun. Hopefully make it there soon.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-25 19:55:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-25 19:56:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-25 20:03:00 UTC

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paul81

paul81

2014-01-25 20:21:00 UTC

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blb

blb

2014-01-25 20:52:00 UTC

the colouring book is still not quite right

stalker

stalker

2014-01-25 21:13:00 UTC

updated my colour I'll stick a KTM decal on it somewhere..

nice to see a few new names joining the mayhem

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-25 21:38:00 UTC

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paul81

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2014-01-25 21:44:00 UTC

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motoronin

motoronin

2014-01-25 21:59:00 UTC

Millar

Millar

2014-01-26 00:13:00 UTC

Yous feckers are hilarious, anyone would have thought I'm mischievous git that gets you all pissed, feeds you great food and crashes every single Crashfest.et don't forg..oh wait.

Sorry I'm going to miss it, don't forget the darts cut out...

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-26 00:52:00 UTC

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shadowman

shadowman

2014-01-26 08:29:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-26 10:12:00 UTC

I you were a fast group rider a couple of years ago I'd stick with it. Within 2 sessions inters will frustrate you as sports bikes will be quick on the straights and then hold you up in the corners.SD is a great bike on track and suited to Cadwell. I'm sure you won't be the slowest rider in fast dude. If you aren't happy out there after a couple of sessions you could always move down a group.

Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-26 11:01:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-26 11:26:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast ZX10 and SD Greedy bugger needs Two bikes apparently Lawman- 2 days -- inters - SD
Kevm - 2 days and evening novice/inters - SD

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-26 11:39:00 UTC

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lawman

lawman

2014-01-26 11:56:00 UTC

The colour scheme penny just dropped with me..

Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-26 13:44:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-01-26 13:45:00 UTC

And you can put fast after my name as well

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-26 14:00:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-26 21:48:00 UTC

with the exception that ronin cant make it

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-01-26 21:56:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-26 22:23:00 UTC

Sit backwards, or in the highchair position!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-29 13:27:00 UTC

Good grief, this topic blew up quickly while I wasn't looking!

Three day Crashfest will be immense, count me in. Inters I reckon, although might see if I can go fast enough to sneak up - Klink when you said you reckon fast group would run from about 1:35s to high 1:50s, are you talking 1:50.9, or a bit longer?

Looking forward to it already!

scotsduke

scotsduke

2014-01-29 13:49:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-29 19:00:00 UTC

I'm in all three days
Fast group

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-29 21:20:00 UTC

you sure graham ?

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-29 22:11:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-30 12:42:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-31 12:18:00 UTC

Google imaged Crashfest and these were the returns....

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The most worrying was this one though

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stalker

stalker

2014-01-31 12:28:00 UTC

you know the rules bud . what happens at the fest stays at the fest

Superdan

Superdan

2014-01-31 14:24:00 UTC

Haha this was my fave from the "crashfest" google search:

blb

blb

2014-01-31 14:47:00 UTC

sure you not thinking this one dan ?

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scotsduke

scotsduke

2014-01-31 14:53:00 UTC

Wow, I never saw that.....honest

Sabre

Sabre

2014-01-31 14:53:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-01-31 19:28:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-02-01 14:59:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-01 15:42:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-02 15:51:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-02 18:55:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-02-04 17:42:00 UTC

A few more old photo's

Bill Lomas on the Mountain with his Royal Enfield circa 1949


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Barn corner mid 1940's with the doors left open should anyone run wide. I wonder how many SD's would have ended up in there if it were still around today.


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The Gin Reaper

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2014-02-04 18:14:00 UTC

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stalker

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2014-02-04 18:47:00 UTC

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-08 16:34:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-02-08 19:30:00 UTC

I don't see the date on NL.com yet, is that correct?

The Gin Reaper

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2014-02-08 19:38:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-02-08 21:41:00 UTC

Great, means I can keep the money on my account for a few more weeks

Sabre

Sabre

2014-02-10 19:29:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-10 19:34:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-10 20:20:00 UTC

a one hander hey

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-16 22:01:00 UTC

Its kinda like Crashfest. South East Asia stylee

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=14 ... =2&theater

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-02-16 22:07:00 UTC

Hope NL are OK regarding the law suit being chucked at them by that tragic event at Oulton last year.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-16 22:21:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-02-16 22:27:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-16 22:29:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-02-16 23:14:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-17 18:50:00 UTC

Probably going to regret this but.......

T-shirts/ hoodies for this years festival of crashing? The shop that did the last batch for us still has the designs on file - I went and checked. So what are peeps views for this year? Design work etc is in the hands of the gifted - Millar that means you and from memory superdan came up with some good designs last time as well..... I'm happy to pick them up and collate the order so to speak..... Anyone who messes the ordering process up will answer to Lydia!

paul81

paul81

2014-02-17 19:15:00 UTC

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i know it's been done before and it's not all blokes riding but i never got one but still would like one



fixed that for you.. Reaper

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-17 19:20:00 UTC

The last time we had them (2012) The design was as pictured below - both on hoodies and tshirts.


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…. the quality was very good and mine are still going - all be it a little faded !

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-17 20:20:00 UTC

I'm wearing mine now. Still in great condition! I wouldn't mind an extra one just for wearing out with just the logos on the front and arms. Back one is a bit big for everyday wearing out.

stalker

stalker

2014-02-17 20:57:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-02-17 21:34:00 UTC

How about the "Real men ride naked twins" text? Love that one and always wins discussions about the best bikes to own

stalker

stalker

2014-02-17 21:35:00 UTC

its a bit old hat bud,

Millar

Millar

2014-02-17 21:42:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-17 21:47:00 UTC

and a twin , just mostly the kind of people wearing a shirt with the "REAL MEN RIDE NAKED TWINS" are of a certain age and type

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-17 21:49:00 UTC

what about incorporating the banner logo?

Shedding, Blood, Sweat and Crashbungs since 2005.

? ….. dunno…… come on someone must have a little gem rattling round in their skull?

Sabre

Sabre

2014-02-17 21:51:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-17 21:52:00 UTC

thats not a bad shout james.

i will be sticking to my old hoodie if it has the twins crap on the back

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-17 22:19:00 UTC

Could have "Crashfest" and then "shedding blood, sweat and crashbungs since 2005" under it?

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-17 22:23:00 UTC

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blb

blb

2014-02-18 10:04:00 UTC

Sounds good, can you put a Honda wing on it for me please

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-18 10:15:00 UTC

Maybe an idea to put Cadwell Park on it????
Crashfest
Cadwell Park
Shedding blood, sweat and crashbungs since 2005

Superdan

Superdan

2014-02-18 10:43:00 UTC

Nice one Gin, its a thankless task, get ready for those that dont pay when you want, those that dont pay by gift as requested, those that order after you have sent the order and have to change it, those that want want one but are not going and want you to post it etc PITA.

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-02-18 10:51:00 UTC

Circuit map on the back with crosses to show sights of previous incidents

blb

blb

2014-02-18 11:09:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

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2014-02-18 13:36:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-02-18 14:58:00 UTC

Well start with a clean circuit map for 2014 and fill in the crosses at the end of Crashfest.
Or, bit like spot the ball. Predict where BLB breaks down or Dan tail ends somebody.
( only joking BLB)

blb

blb

2014-02-18 15:31:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-18 21:54:00 UTC

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stalker

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2014-02-18 22:27:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

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2014-02-18 22:28:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-18 22:29:00 UTC

not saying use this picture as its basic, but is the type of thing ??????

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-02-18 22:31:00 UTC

That's what I had in mind. Colourfast pens available to decorate at the wearer's taste

The Gin Reaper

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2014-02-18 22:33:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-02-18 22:33:00 UTC

Can we not just have "sportsbikes are for gayers, mandlebars for the win" and be done with it?

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-02-18 22:34:00 UTC

With Stalker on his ZX10 he ain't going to go for that idea

stalker

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2014-02-18 22:35:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-18 22:37:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-18 22:37:00 UTC

i dont mind , as i ride the sd still . the joy of having plenty of bikes

dan , do we expect to see the homo coming past the old sd this year ?

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-02-18 22:40:00 UTC

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stalker

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2014-02-18 22:44:00 UTC

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Superdan

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2014-02-18 22:46:00 UTC

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Millar

Millar

2014-02-19 10:48:00 UTC

I'll have a look at drawing something up when I get a spare bit of time.

I might have to glue mandlebars on the RC8R, can't be outed as a gayer...I'm not ready to go public yet!

CEREC1

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2014-02-19 11:09:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-02-19 12:57:00 UTC

Woah........get the facts right, Millar tried to mount me from behind, roughly, and left skid marks.

shadowman

shadowman

2014-02-19 13:25:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-02-19 13:36:00 UTC

I always thought it looked like someone putting a welly on.

CEREC1

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2014-02-19 14:51:00 UTC

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tripoddave

tripoddave

2014-02-19 15:15:00 UTC

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Millar

Millar

2014-02-19 15:51:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-02-19 15:59:00 UTC

It sounds like the motorcycle version of a reach 'round!

Millar

Millar

2014-02-19 16:11:00 UTC

There's a good reason why he has 'Supergay' on his sig pic!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-02-19 16:16:00 UTC

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CEREC1

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2014-02-19 16:31:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-02-20 13:07:00 UTC

I think the idea of a circuit map on the back with crashes marked is excellent!

For busy points, just a short summary to avoid overloading the graphic e.g. just re-label Park "Mowing Zone" and list usernames.

Chicane - "Forbidden Love": Millar, Superdan.

I think it would work

Superdan

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2014-02-20 13:15:00 UTC

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paul81

paul81

2014-02-20 13:32:00 UTC

Surely the chicane should be "breaking point", Millar has broke numerous bones there.

Hall bends, "helicopter departure lounge" for Ronins previous misdemeanors, maybe crosshatches on the back straight depicting it as a "safe area" for him

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-21 12:59:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-02-21 13:32:00 UTC

Personally I can't stand those shirts. But that is of course just my personal opinion. I'm sure once Millar has put his Illustrator skills to use the graphic could be printed on anything you like. We can host the AI file and anyone can download. Black hoodie for me though.

stalker

stalker

2014-02-21 17:07:00 UTC

your a bit old for a t-shirt if truth be told. maybe something in tweed or corduroy ????

The Gin Reaper

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2014-02-21 20:28:00 UTC

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2014-02-21 22:27:00 UTC

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jmann

jmann

2014-02-22 01:45:00 UTC

I'm going to try and get there for a night or two but I'll be travelling light eg no bike or van. I'll just try and get there to put some faces to names and have a few beers. Any suggestions on where to stay?

paul81

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2014-02-22 02:27:00 UTC

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jmann

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2014-02-22 07:49:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-02-22 07:53:00 UTC

buy a cheap tent in the uk bud, or maybe someone on here could lend you one. nearest place to stay plus taxi will cost way more than a cheap tent that you chuck in the bin after

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-22 07:57:00 UTC

If you are coming jmann I can bring a tent and sleeping bag for you to use. Don't forget you can hire a bike for the day http://nolimitstrackdays.com/bike-hire.html/ Matt from Smallboy is a really nice chap and raced 675s at BSB level and in the No Limts race there last year was doing low 1.35s which is not hanging around. So he knows how to setup his bikes. So pack your leathers and helmet

stalker

stalker

2014-02-22 08:06:00 UTC

do it mann

Superdan

Superdan

2014-02-22 18:15:00 UTC

Yeah that will be good man, there are no railway lines near Louth where Cadwell is based, however I live half hour/40 mins away so if you can make your way to the local railway station (Scunthorpe, which links from the main routes via Doncaster or Sheffield) I can sort you with a lift there and drop you off again, you can use my gaff as abase if you like, take up Klinks offer of a tent and you are sorted!

Jermo

Jermo

2014-02-22 19:19:00 UTC

When it comes to carpooling, I will be coming from Holland with my car and trailer. If there's anyone else interested in coming from somewhere on route I could pick you up and we'll split the travel costs from that point.

jmann

jmann

2014-02-22 19:56:00 UTC

Thanks guys. You are all so kind. I'll sort out my travel arrangements and when they are finalised I'll get back to you but I don't want to be any burden. I'm very tempted with the bike hire but i'm on various promises so I can't afford even a minor off and injury but it's very tempting ...

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-02-22 22:10:00 UTC

How often do you get a chance to ride a circuit like Cadwell and The Mountain dude? You're coming halfway round the world so it would be rude not too Trust me when you see it you will want to ride it.

stalker

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2014-02-23 08:06:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-02-23 09:55:00 UTC

2014, the year crashfest goes international.

With The Netherlands and Australia entering, who will be the next nation to step up?

Sabre

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2014-02-23 11:15:00 UTC

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2014-02-23 16:17:00 UTC

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Schnauzer

Schnauzer

2014-03-03 11:56:00 UTC

The July 7 & 8th dates are up on NL's site - no mention of the 6th yet.

stalker

stalker

2014-03-03 19:03:00 UTC

pretty sure they are doing the 6th (day and evening)

well its down on our instructor sheet

paul81

paul81

2014-03-03 21:41:00 UTC

i see the 6th 7th and 8th there

Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-03 22:11:00 UTC

Yeah they are all up there on NL site.

http://nolimitstrackdays.com/uk-trackda ... 5D=Cadwell

£139 for Cadwell on Sunday......might give that one a miss.......

Colonel_Klinck

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2014-03-03 22:39:00 UTC

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stalker

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2014-03-03 22:44:00 UTC

pmsl

Schnauzer

Schnauzer

2014-03-04 08:13:00 UTC

Which days are you sweethearts doing?

Superdan

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2014-03-04 08:44:00 UTC

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stalker

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2014-03-04 09:40:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-03-04 09:54:00 UTC

I'm not sure about the Sunday either but the evening I'll ride for sure!

Schnauzer

Schnauzer

2014-03-04 14:25:00 UTC

Booked Inters for the 6th & 7th.
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Sabre

Sabre

2014-03-04 18:15:00 UTC

stalker

stalker

2014-03-04 20:18:00 UTC

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bic_bicknell

bic_bicknell

2014-03-04 20:28:00 UTC

I'm still trying to get booked on for this year. So many life things and family commitments etc. to contend with. Now that the dates have gone public on the No Limits website how long do I realistically have to make sure I can book dates before they are sold out?

Also. As anyone who does track days with me before knows that I always book into inters - mainly because I'm a bit lazy, not that fit, old and injured, usually tired because of the kids and also usually distracted with work or other issues so not focussed enough. I find I want to take it easy on some of the sessions and don't want to hamper and get in the way of the fast boys. But really, I often get pissed off with the speed of the inters and wish I was in the fast group.

But I haven't done Cadders before so I'll be learning the track at first. What's the collective advice on this? Should I book into inters and maybe hope to move up? Klinky...can you help with this? Mate, I'd really appreciate going out and having an assessment with you. Have a follow of you round to learn the best lines and then you tell me what I'm doing wrong. You know this track mate, it's not Brands is it! Can I get this with you as an instructor whatever group I'm in with or are you not on duty during these dates?

Really committed to coming this year, missed out so many times!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-04 20:36:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-04 20:37:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-04 20:37:00 UTC

yes is the answer to the any group bic. as instructors we can go out in any group during the day.
instuction is normally done on a first come first served basis.
so if you want to go out with craig in a certain session, say so before someone else. simples.

as its your first time at cadders i would go inters first day. it is a very narrow track and there is no run offs other than grass.

what you book for the next day is your call really. but craig knows your ability's better than me so he may say different.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-04 21:03:00 UTC

It's 6 weeks before the BSB meet, Thundersport will have been and gone, as will Derby Phoenix but it's only 2 weeks before Bemsee go there so there will probably be some fast boys playing in fast. I'd stick with Inters Bic. As you say you've never been and it's a narrow technical track. More than happy to show you round dude. Come and see me on day 1, 1st session and I'll take you round at the front of the group for sighting laps and show you the line. I can then go out with you later for a session once you've got a feeling for the place and are more into your comfort zone.

bic_bicknell

bic_bicknell

2014-03-04 21:07:00 UTC

I just booked into the inters for the 6th and 7th but the No Limits website didn't seem to enable me to book for the 8th. Is it sold out? It didn't say that, just wouldn't let me book for that day.

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-04 21:16:00 UTC

Must be a glitch m8. No way it has sold out.

Anyone that is coming and hasn't booked remember you can join http://www.trackdayriders.co.uk/tdr/forum and get 10% off if you quote your username over the phone. You have to book by phone though to get it.

This is the line we are all looking for Bic

Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-04 21:48:00 UTC

With Bic's appearance Woodys best looking SD trophy could be under threat!

stalker

stalker

2014-03-04 22:03:00 UTC

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-03-05 20:34:00 UTC

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bic_bicknell

bic_bicknell

2014-03-05 20:41:00 UTC

I've decided I'm going to get for for the Crashfest and try and loose a bit of weight, get my leg and stomach muscles a bit in shape and try and lose my 50 year old attitude to health. (Ie. boozing on wine every night)

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-03-05 20:44:00 UTC

Wait, you're only 5 years older than me?

Holy fooking shit, did you set the world record for most paper rounds?

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-05 20:46:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-05 21:58:00 UTC

yep , deffo up booze limitations

lawman

lawman

2014-03-06 10:16:00 UTC

7th and 8th booked

Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-06 11:14:00 UTC

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lawman

lawman

2014-03-06 11:33:00 UTC

Thank goodness for that Dan!

stalker

stalker

2014-03-06 12:33:00 UTC

got to be a wet day as well

shadowman

shadowman

2014-03-06 12:54:00 UTC

Booked for the 6th & 7th. Can't do the 8th as childcare commitments wont allow.

This will be my first track day for a few years, my first ever on the SD and my first at Cadwell. Although I have done a fair bit of track riding in total and most of that in the fast group I was concerned not to get in anybody's way due to the long lay off and all the firsts mentioned above so I have booked inters for day one and fast for day two. Most of the things Bic mentioned also apply to me so I think this cautious approach makes most sense. If I'm up to speed quickly I will try and change groups on day one or if I have lost it completely and cant keep up I can down group on day two. Just going for a laugh so not really bothered either way.

I will be renting a van and coming from Oxford probably the night before (5th) If I'm passing anybody on the way there would be plenty of room for a second bike so I could collect and split costs etc but remember I'm just doing the first two days.

Will bring some spanners and booze, sleep in the van and hope for good weather!

I wonder how dusty / mouldy the leathers are - haven't seen them for a couple of years!!

Really looking forward to it

stalker

stalker

2014-03-06 17:31:00 UTC

whop whoop

its only march and theres plenty joining up this year.

bic_bicknell

bic_bicknell

2014-03-06 20:46:00 UTC

I will try and book for the third day later. It seems there was a glitch on the NL website so I can still get in there.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-06 21:02:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-03-06 21:07:00 UTC

I'll be booking up last min as my spare cash is all on dirt bikes at the moment, but fear not I will be there in the fast group on 6th-7th so please save me a space whoever gets there first as it wont be me this year!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-06 21:48:00 UTC

I can't save any spaces this year as Stalker and myself will be setting up in the holding area. Shame not to be with you guys but we get free electrickery down there

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-06 21:56:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-03-06 22:30:00 UTC

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shadowman

shadowman

2014-03-06 23:18:00 UTC

Sabre you can book now but pay on the day you arrive. This reserves your spot, leaves your cash free and even insures against the slight chance of NL going pop with your cash before the event is run. Thats what I did, hope it helps.

See you there

stalker

stalker

2014-03-07 08:05:00 UTC

get it booked ginge . . . . . . . .now

Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-03-07 14:18:00 UTC

Hi all! Booked today, all three day sessions in fast group

Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-07 14:45:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-07 16:30:00 UTC

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Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-03-07 16:58:00 UTC

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Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-07 17:32:00 UTC

Think I'll get this booked tomorrow, just tried a 5:29 phone call to them but no joy surprisingly. Fast or inters though, not sure which to plump for - either run at the front or get scared as I get buzzed

Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-03-07 18:13:00 UTC

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Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-03-07 18:14:00 UTC

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Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-07 18:28:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-07 19:15:00 UTC

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Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-07 19:19:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-07 20:33:00 UTC

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Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-03-07 21:13:00 UTC

[/quote]Pretty sure that's what I'll do. What lap times did we decide you need to run to stick in the fast group?

Are you bringing a different stead this year then? Is it because you lost out on prettiest SD and just missed out on the dyno top spot

Sabre

Sabre

2014-03-07 21:27:00 UTC

Cheers Shadowman, Simon and Tony i'll get it sorted just need to make up my mind which dates really 6-7th or 7th 8th I know I wont manage three days riding unless I ditch the booze and get an early night

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-07 21:34:00 UTC

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Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-07 22:57:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-03-08 09:52:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-08 15:38:00 UTC

OK conceded to peer pressure and booked all 3 days

Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-03-08 15:40:00 UTC

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Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-08 15:46:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-08 20:14:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-08 20:52:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-09 00:14:00 UTC

List so far:

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast ZX10 and SD Greedy bugger needs Two bikes apparently Have I missed anyone?

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-09 08:21:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-09 09:39:00 UTC

I don't know what you're talking about. Looks fine to me








The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-09 09:46:00 UTC

Sorry Klinck, looks like you had a problem with the font size there - don't worry i fixed it for you….. TGR

stalker

stalker

2014-03-09 10:17:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-09 12:53:00 UTC

Created this years facebook group for this:

https://www.facebook.com/events/3687851 ... ext=create

Not sure above link works try this:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728407173870231/

Its closed, but you can invite yourself IF YOU ARE GOING, think I have invited everyone I know, but you can add people will then change the settings if needed.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-09 14:22:00 UTC

No sure he'll quite be ready for Crashfest but Minireaper is looking forward to it! Here he is getting in the mood for the fest!

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Tony the Tiger

Tony the Tiger

2014-03-09 17:06:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-03-09 17:13:00 UTC

Is it legal to carry your kids around on a coat hanger now?


I'd take him to work and hang him here:

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-03-09 17:15:00 UTC

PS - how cute are his ickle socks!

Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-12 20:59:00 UTC

Booked all 3 days and evenings today! Went for the fast group after all

stalker

stalker

2014-03-12 21:08:00 UTC

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Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-12 21:11:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-12 21:29:00 UTC

i will be much slower this year mate, need to protect my leg for 12 to 18 months apparently.
so the thought of coming off and going back to square one is not appealing

Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-12 21:42:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-13 08:27:00 UTC

lol, possibly

Woody80

Woody80

2014-03-13 08:36:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-13 09:04:00 UTC

always happy to help someone mate

shadowman

shadowman

2014-03-13 09:29:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-13 10:55:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-13 12:34:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-03-13 14:45:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-03-13 15:03:00 UTC

stalker

stalker

2014-03-13 19:27:00 UTC

fair play bud

scotsduke

scotsduke

2014-03-18 20:01:00 UTC

That's me booked fast group on the Sunday and Monday
Will see how the funds go for the Tuesday

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-03-18 21:30:00 UTC

I've not booked yet. Still loads of spaces available

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-21 17:32:00 UTC

All booked up - myself for all three days and her ladyship for the first two……

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-21 18:47:00 UTC

Whoop whoop! 5 days at Cadwell in July! And then another 5 in a row for August

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-21 18:58:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-21 19:13:00 UTC

Friday trackday, Sat & Sun racing. Mon and Tues trackdays

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-03-21 19:55:00 UTC

With all that tracktime, your lap times should come down nicely mate.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-21 21:15:00 UTC

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Stupid Luke

Stupid Luke

2014-03-23 17:49:00 UTC

You should invite a few 1290 SD owners. I have been razzing a few over on KTM forum and they are, exactly as you would expect, the egocentric, thin skinned, self important, wankers that have to have every new bike that comes on the scene regardless of make or suitability. You could call their group Cuntfest.

Still at least there will be plenty of lightly used models around for next summer, all the bling, oil leaks and recalls done, big chicken strips, one previous owner now chasing the next big thing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-23 18:09:00 UTC

you are such a troll Luke.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-23 18:51:00 UTC

I've been following it on the KTM forum….. it is fecking funny how quickly they get their panties in a bunch…..

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-03-23 20:08:00 UTC

Do ever post a invitation over there for them to join us? The RC8 guys would love it, they're all at WSB level with their riding.

shadowman

shadowman

2014-03-23 21:01:00 UTC

Yes Luke you certainly should invite bigcockmotherfuckermachoridinggod from the RC8 forum as he has been a fan of yours for a long time and it would be nice to see him given a chance to shake your hand or some other body part of choice

Stupid Luke

Stupid Luke

2014-03-23 21:14:00 UTC

Yes I am afraid a couple of the chaps on that forum dont find me as amusing as I find them.

stalker

stalker

2014-03-24 08:37:00 UTC

entertaining , very entertaining.

cuntfest .

BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-03-26 22:13:00 UTC

If I make it to the Crashfest after this one, will someone let me ride their bike?

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-26 22:26:00 UTC

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BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-03-26 22:30:00 UTC

I think I will need to try both out to see which I like more. Then again I am liking the good ol' USA colors on yours

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-26 22:32:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-03-26 22:46:00 UTC

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BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-03-26 22:53:00 UTC

I wonder why nobody trusts me

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-26 23:15:00 UTC

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BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-03-26 23:20:00 UTC

How much is it? I'd be happy to rent a 750 seeing as I'm most familiar with it.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-26 23:24:00 UTC

http://www.smallboytrackbikes.co.uk/ourservice.php He doesn't advertise the 750 but he wil hire it of you ask. I would imagine it's a few £ more.

Jermo

Jermo

2014-03-30 23:32:00 UTC

I really hate to say this but I won't be able to make the fest this year

stalker

stalker

2014-03-31 07:46:00 UTC

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Jermo

Jermo

2014-03-31 13:53:00 UTC

If balls equal money and a license I guess you're right

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-04-01 21:15:00 UTC

Just saw this on Facebook…… pretty true for KTM's although BMW riders are clearly delusional!……..

BLB and Colonel Klinck as honda owners the pair of you this explains a few things although being married and having a child on the way BLB is obviously still firmly in the closet!

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Toodle pip!

TGR

stalker

stalker

2014-04-02 08:56:00 UTC

stalker

stalker

2014-04-02 08:57:00 UTC

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shadowman

shadowman

2014-04-02 09:23:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-04-02 09:29:00 UTC




edited for accuracy!

Sabre

Sabre

2014-05-11 14:29:00 UTC

Right folks I wont be riding this year as I'm doing more off road stuff,getting all the time off work I require is proving difficult during the summer months so somethings gotta give and this year it's Crashfest sorry!...........I may pop over one evening though for a few beers

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-05-11 17:01:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-05-11 17:16:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-05-11 17:42:00 UTC

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….. not happy Pops…….. sort it out!



Had to resort to gifs as Klinck posted my normal response to acts of such treachery!!!!

Sabre

Sabre

2014-05-11 19:06:00 UTC

I know but when you've got a new bike you want to be on it and for the price of Crashfest I can get a long weekend in the lake district and one in Scotland off roading so it's a no brainer.
There will be plenty of new riders there to play with,i'm old hat and everyone knows my lines and what to expect. I'm sure someone could get black flagged over the mountain just to keep tradition going,you don't really need to wheelie to the club house to get it

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-05-11 19:30:00 UTC

Stalker will be getting a black flag over the mountain don't you worry about that!

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-05-11 20:00:00 UTC

One of my mates is coming and I can say that it will be an ocean going,card carrying certainty that that boy will be black flagged at some point!........he's a menace to say the least

Superdan

Superdan

2014-05-11 20:07:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-05-11 20:20:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-05-15 07:32:00 UTC

Uniform has arrived for Crashfest

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-05-15 07:40:00 UTC




…. brilliant PMSL!

shadowman

shadowman

2014-05-20 08:42:00 UTC

So, thought this might amuse some here...

Been three or more years since I have been on track, I have never ridden the SD on track and hardly ridden it at all for six months so I thought I should make a bit of effort to get ready.

Amongst other things I got the KTM gell seat and a CF seat hump. I also pulled out my old racing leathers and after much scrubbing with baby wipes they looked OK. Much to my surprise I actually still fitted in the leathers so thought I should go out and see if I remembered how to ride. I always feel a bit ridiculous in a romper suit on the road but figured if I was going fast enough it would just be a reddish blur for motorists so why worry.

Bikes going great but I encountered an unexpected problem, there was zero friction between my arse and the saddle, None!! This was a weird and quite insecure feeling, I would slide back under acceleration, hard braking had me up against the tank, once I got familiar with it sliding side to side was actually quite amusing but still felt very strange. I have ridden any number of sports bikes on track in this suit and never experienced anything like it, I'm not sure if it would preclude maximum attack or not but I suspect it would be a hindrance at full pace, especially on the brakes.

Anybody else experienced this?? If yes any suggestions for increasing arse to saddle friction (an obvious open goal for piss taking!!)

Incidentally my pace was quite good but I couldn't get comfortable hanging off at all due to the mandelbars and upright riding position. I will keep at it but have to break down years of sports bike muscle memory, will be interesting to see if some actual track riding allows a breakthrough!

blb

blb

2014-05-20 08:48:00 UTC

Hi buddy,

I have the same trouble, get some stompgrip or techspec snakeskin on the tank that will help a lot to grip with your legs. I think it helps to move around a bit though, takes less effort than lifting your ass out of the seat to hang off.

Of course you probably know all this. It could be all the cleaning agent in your leathers making them slippery too.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-05-21 09:30:00 UTC

I have cancelled the 6th and 7th I am just doing the 8th but will be there all weekend.

Unfortunately my crash has taken its toll on my bank balance. Will have the gopro and BBQ tongs at ready....

Woody80

Woody80

2014-05-21 09:58:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-05-21 12:13:00 UTC

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blb

blb

2014-05-30 11:52:00 UTC

Just booked the 6th and 7th in Inters. This baby is seriously hurting my track day fun!

jmann

jmann

2014-05-31 00:37:00 UTC

Comrades: What time do the sessions start? I'm flying to Cuba in the am on 7th but will try to get up on the 6th to meet the Comrades

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-05-31 04:10:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-01 19:16:00 UTC

Do smallboys handle the hire bikes at No Limits? What bikes do they have?

Is that a exclusive thing or is there another firm?

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-01 19:42:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-01 20:02:00 UTC

Well that is my intention, but I don't have a lot of time at home between now and crashfest.

I have a project in Malysia that I wish would go away, and another one in Scotland.

Nice to have a plan if I can't get it ready, also if I turn up and find my bike isn't good for some reason, I won't have a chance to test it.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-01 21:26:00 UTC

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CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-06-01 22:48:00 UTC

Just bring the the bike and the parts Pete. The team will fix it while you have a brew and a fag. No worries mate

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-01 22:57:00 UTC

I may need someone to bleed the brakes and clutch - I have always been rubbish at that!

I don't mind paying someone to do it.

BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-06-01 22:59:00 UTC

Pete.... if my lame-ass can do it... you should believe in yourself to do it too haha

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-01 23:00:00 UTC

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jmann

jmann

2014-06-01 23:24:00 UTC

I'll do it - I'll just charge you my travel costs

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-02 07:14:00 UTC

Pete, give it to a courier send it up to me with parts you have and will sort it, won't be on track again till Crashfest need something to keep me amused

You can pick it up on way to Crashfest will trailer it to my folks in Louth prior to event.

jmann

jmann

2014-06-03 05:57:00 UTC

Comrades:

Well I'm locked in - have booked the flights and hire car Etc. I'll be driving from Heathrow to Cadwell Park starting in the late afternoon on the 5th (about 16:00).

To me the route looks like:

M25->M1->A421->A1->A1139->A47->A16->A17->A52->B1192 (approximately St Albans, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Louth ...)

I'll need to find a pub to stay overnight so has anyone got any suggestions for a quaint English style place along the way?

ktmguy

ktmguy

2014-06-03 08:44:00 UTC

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jmann

jmann

2014-06-03 10:00:00 UTC

Comrades: Ok I'm onto it. In fact, I think I was here about 03:00 this morning thinking about it and analysing logs but it's not going to be easy.

For those of you that haven't seen, Kevxtx has said that if I can crack it I can date his sister. Only problem is he won't post a picture in the Nakeds and she might look just like him

Any progress will be reported in the remapping the 1290 thread.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-09 19:48:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-09 20:04:00 UTC

Hmm I think it's been more like this for the past 3 years.

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Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-09 20:06:00 UTC

LOL.

Stalker might be a Queen, but he'll never be a legend on Freddie's level.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-09 20:11:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-09 20:11:00 UTC

Less than a month to go guys!!! Bring it on!!!!

stalker

stalker

2014-06-09 20:22:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-09 20:35:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-06-09 20:57:00 UTC

i know it would mean a lot to you to be king, so i am offering not to ride any of the days

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-09 21:10:00 UTC

Everything else has just been a "warm up" for me this year

stalker

stalker

2014-06-09 21:14:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-09 21:15:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-09 21:23:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-06-10 07:52:00 UTC

thats just my wet bike . lol

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-15 17:22:00 UTC

OK dudes, may I make a suggestion this year? food is generally a free for all but may it be a good idea for half to bring food and other half not, those half that dont chuck some money in and we can do a shop on the monday day, I can do that as wont be riding, otherwise over the 3 days food might/will go off? Also make a beer/ice run.

Also anyone got a jenny I can plug into on Tuesday? Schnauzer-3 days-- inters - Ducati

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 09:53:00 UTC

I think we have had some "Fallers" and that the list below may well be slightly out of date… so who's not attending?

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast ZX10 and SD
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast - SDR Fireblade
gin reaper--all three days…. -- fast
mrs gin reaper--1st & 2nd day !!!! eeeeeeek Novice - SD

Mini reaper -- all three days….. drinking!!
superdan--Tuesday only, but official cameraman
Sabre--two days 6th + 7th in fast (that's only if I don't get new job,i bet I've jinx'd it now ) -SDR?????
Shadowman - first tow days - Inters or fast??? SD
blb CANCELLED INTERS PLACES FOR SALE MONDAY AND TUESDAY
CEREC1 CANCELLED NO PLACES AVAILABLE
Tripoddave--Monday
Jermo All three days -- both evenings-- Fast
Paul 81 monday inters tues opl (maybe all three in fast but will decide close to the time) SD
Woody80 all 3 fast? SDR
Ducati Pete -days?-- fast - SD
Millar - 2days --fast
Mrs Millar aka Chopsy Northern Lass - 2 days -- inters - SD
Lawman- 2 days -- inters - SD
Kevm - 2 days and evening novice/inters - SD
DubsandBikes - 3 days and inters - SD
Scotsduke -3 days-- fast - GSXR- definitely not coming now.
Bic - all 3 days. - inters -SDR???
Schnauzer-3 days-- inters - Ducati

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-16 11:12:00 UTC

I'm not booked yet and my status should be "questionable"

blb

blb

2014-06-16 11:24:00 UTC

Cerec and Me are out

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 11:36:00 UTC

Sunday is now full according to the No Limits website. Monday and Tuesday are still available……..

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-16 11:40:00 UTC

Monty just posted on SD.net FB page that Monday is full as well.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 11:42:00 UTC

Monday is full - only novice left….

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-16 11:50:00 UTC

Yeah just spoke to NL and Sunday and Monday are full. They are double checking numbers and will call me back. If anyone hasn't booked yet let me know and I'll try and get you to the top of standby list if it turns out it really is full.

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-16 12:02:00 UTC

Oh dear.

blb

blb

2014-06-16 12:18:00 UTC

Just spoken to Mike, he can't get time off and its all booked up anyway. I'm not going on my own from here as the costs are too high. So that's me and him out

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 12:19:00 UTC

Open pit lane on the tuesday still has spaces though Pete!?

Millar

Millar

2014-06-16 12:20:00 UTC

I just phoned to book. Monday is a no go...cock, so I booked Monday evening and Tuesday.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 12:21:00 UTC

Post missing.

blb

blb

2014-06-16 12:26:00 UTC

Post missing.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 12:34:00 UTC

Post missing.

blb

blb

2014-06-16 12:41:00 UTC

Edited my post James.

Mike wasn't booked at all.

shadowman

shadowman

2014-06-16 12:44:00 UTC

Post missing.

blb

blb

2014-06-16 13:13:00 UTC

My places sold to Monty!!

Millar

Millar

2014-06-16 13:17:00 UTC

Traitor...sold to a kawasaki rider.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 13:39:00 UTC

Post missing.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-16 13:44:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast ZX10 and SD
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast - SDR Fireblade
gin reaper--all three days…. -- fast
mrs gin reaper--1st & 2nd day !!!! eeeeeeek Novice - SD

Mini reaper -- all three days….. drinking!!
superdan--Tuesday only, but official cameraman
Shadowman - first two days - Inters day one and fast (not very) day two SD
Tripoddave--Monday
Paul 81 monday inters tues opl (maybe all three in fast but will decide close to the time) SD
Woody80 all 3 fast? SDR

Millar - 2days --fast
Mrs Millar aka Chopsy Northern Lass - 2 days -- inters - SD
Lawman- 2 days -- inters - SD
Kevm - 2 days and evening novice/inters - SD
DubsandBikes - 3 days and inters - SD
Schnauzer-3 days-- inters - Ducati

Bic - OUT
Sabre-OUT
BLB-OUT
Ducati Pete-unconfirmed
Cerec-OUT
Jermo-OUT
Scotsdude-OUT

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-16 13:52:00 UTC

Honestly you lot are fooking useless

shadowman

shadowman

2014-06-16 13:54:00 UTC

Bic has gone to live in Spain and is out

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-16 14:13:00 UTC

Had Bic booked? Yeah he wanted even more footy in his life so moved to Spain

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-16 14:32:00 UTC

Post missing.

blb

blb

2014-06-16 14:56:00 UTC

Gutted

CEREC1

CEREC1

2014-06-17 09:45:00 UTC

And I was going for 4 Crashfests in a row.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-17 09:53:00 UTC

stalker--all three days --both evenings--fast ZX10 and SD
klincky--all three days--both evenings--fast - SDR Fireblade
gin reaper--all three days…. -- fast
mrs gin reaper--1st & 2nd day !!!! eeeeeeek Novice - SD

Mini reaper -- all three days….. drinking!!
superdan--Tuesday only, but official cameraman
Shadowman - first two days - Inters day one and fast (not very) day two SD
Tripoddave--Monday
Paul 81 monday inters tues opl (maybe all three in fast but will decide close to the time) SD
Woody80 all 3 fast? SDR

Millar - 2days --fast
Mrs Millar aka Chopsy Northern Lass - 2 days -- inters - SD
Lawman- 2 days -- inters - SD
Kevm - 2 days and evening novice/inters - SD
DubsandBikes - 3 days and inters - SD
Schnauzer-3 days-- inters - Ducati
Alex B Monday fast Ktm 4fiddy

Bic - OUT
Sabre-OUT
BLB-OUT
Ducati Pete-unconfirmed
Cerec-OUT
Jermo-OUT
Scotsdude-OUT

Schnauzer

Schnauzer

2014-06-17 13:53:00 UTC

I'm doing Sunday evening, Mon & Tue. Might have to cancel Tue as I have to be in Brighton the next day (Wed). Busy busy busy.

paul81

paul81

2014-06-17 16:21:00 UTC

Post missing.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-18 04:54:00 UTC

Post missing.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-18 06:34:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-18 09:57:00 UTC

lol you fooking grass Simon! It's not like you aren't there as well! Anyway I have some KTM and HRC factory parts to test lol

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-18 15:31:00 UTC

I am off Monday and Tues so may pop down if its a nice day and see my folks in Louth at the same time.

Spoke to Mark about putting my go pro on the inside of the left hander towards the mountain, on the mountain by the marshall post on the left at the side of the mountain and at the inside of the hairpin, he likes the sound of it but said he will chat with MSV, said I would do a NL ProMo vid in return so he is chatting with MSV to see if he can do it, so feel free to try and coax him into the right decision (will get some epic mountain jumping/wheelie shots in slow mo). Not told him about about using a a NL instructor to take my swivel cam on track though at lunch on one of the days

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-18 17:00:00 UTC

We'll see if we can work something on the swivel. Maybe either lunch or between day and evening sessions. Problem is there will have to marshalls at their posts before they would allow us to do anything other than cruise around.

So are we going with the plan to just take enough food, ice and beer for Sat night and Sunday, then restock from a kitty?

I'm not going to need my gennie as we have power in the holding area, so if anyone needs a gennie let me know and I'll throw mine in the van.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-18 17:11:00 UTC

Post missing.

Schnauzer

Schnauzer

2014-06-18 18:22:00 UTC

You need a dog, an AirDog.

jmann

jmann

2014-06-18 18:30:00 UTC

Post missing.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-18 18:53:00 UTC

Post missing.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-18 19:57:00 UTC

Post missing.

Millar

Millar

2014-06-18 23:58:00 UTC

I had intended to buy a Phantom 2 for Crashfest for filming, unfortunately due to cash flow problems it is still not mine, the same reason why I had to book late.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-19 05:11:00 UTC

Post missing.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-19 08:38:00 UTC

Post missing.

shadowman

shadowman

2014-06-19 13:18:00 UTC

Calling all Crashfest veterans.....

My plan is to drive up on Saturday, kip in the van sat night and be there bright and early (well early anyway) for registration on Sunday morning. So my first question is will I be able to park overnight at Cadwell having unloaded the bike or will I be locked out till Sunday morning?? Will also be kipping in the van for Sunday night but I doubt this will be an issue.

What's the fuel situation there? I will top the bike up and bring my Jerry can but that wont last two days, fuel on site or local gas station??

In addition to the bike, some tools, fuel, a crate of booze and a hip flask I'm wondering what to do about food. Is there a SD.Net BBQ etc planned or is it every man for himself?? Happy to bring some burgers / sausages etc if that helps. With regard to non alcoholic drinks for the days I'm assuming that there will be a shop on site?

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-06-19 13:26:00 UTC

Yes, unpack your bike Sat night next to the van, we usually take over the area nearest noise testing/the track, just have to cough up some camping fees though or the 30 stone security guard may get out of his Laguna and eat you, word of warning to a first timer, dont make eye contact with him.

There is fuel on site, expensive though, Louth is a ten minute drive away but only one garage lets you fill jerry cans.

Bring meat, lots of meat and buns/biscuits/bacon, enough to last till Monday then we are chucking money in the kitty to buy alcohol/ice/more food (it goes off) there is a restuarant that sells drinks but bring your own, waaaaay cheaper.

I will be bringing my bin black bucket which will hold a few tinnies, but not everyones!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-19 13:46:00 UTC

There is free tea and coffee in the holding area from 7am-ish if Stalker and I are up that early and get the water heater turned on. Body clock wil no doubt have me awake at 6am like it does everyday though

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-19 15:08:00 UTC

Post missing.

jmann

jmann

2014-06-19 16:39:00 UTC

Post missing.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-19 16:53:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-19 17:25:00 UTC

fat guard is no more, young gun on duty the other day

stalker

stalker

2014-06-19 17:33:00 UTC

Post missing.

Woody80

Woody80

2014-06-19 18:22:00 UTC

Post missing.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-19 21:24:00 UTC

Post missing.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-20 07:46:00 UTC

Post missing.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-20 14:40:00 UTC

Post missing.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-21 06:57:00 UTC

micro naps sound like the way forward mate

stalker

stalker

2014-06-21 21:20:00 UTC

Image

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-21 21:34:00 UTC

It is my sad duty to announce that we have a potential
in our midst…… Brother Stalker is at this moment attempting to divest himself of his Superduke yet still he wants to attend the crashfest as a superduker……


please see http://www.trackdayriders.co.uk/tdr/for ... 47240.html as evidence of his duplicitous splitterism!!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-21 21:37:00 UTC

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-21 21:49:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-22 08:40:00 UTC

2 weeks today people!!!

Image

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-22 09:18:00 UTC

Two weeks is going to go really slowly…… Image

stalker

stalker

2014-06-22 10:42:00 UTC

Yeah if only there were 2 days at Cadwell between now and then..... Oh wait!

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-22 10:45:00 UTC

Post missing.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-22 11:36:00 UTC

always people that no show, or crash out early sessions buddy,


and if anyone needed the practice . . . . ... ... .. .. . . . .. .

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-22 12:29:00 UTC

Post missing.

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-06-28 09:01:00 UTC




….many have come to challenge for the crashfest crown and many have fallen short, but this day a new challenger to the crown rises. His steed mortally wounded on a previous quest he has secured a worthy steed on which to compete………a Superduke - So Stalker you'd better watch out for TheImage



incidentally there is talk of a sweepstake on the fate of that poor super duke …..

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-28 17:56:00 UTC

Post missing.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-28 19:17:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-28 20:56:00 UTC

Post missing.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-28 21:13:00 UTC

Post missing.

stalker

stalker

2014-06-29 07:07:00 UTC

Can I be removed from the list please. I had a knee operation (partial replacement acually) 5 weeks ago and was going to leave it late to see if I'd be up to it. I might have been but it's too late now anyway. Recovery is going well and hoping to sneak a 1st ride on the SD today. It's the knee angle that's the problem on the SD, if I had a HD I'd be fine

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-29 08:13:00 UTC

yeah swing in and say hello kev

Woody80

Woody80

2014-06-29 09:23:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-29 09:31:00 UTC

Nope, didn't book as I wasn't sure if I'd be OK ...

Woody80

Woody80

2014-06-29 12:34:00 UTC

So as the time draws ever closer my wallet is being emptied in preparation.... purchases this week include 1x generator, 2 x jerry cans, 4 x ratchet straps, knee sliders, toe sliders. Shaping up to cost more than Portimao did! Especially as I've been royally let down but two previous bookers so now have to fund my own van as well

Is it worth me picking up a 40T sprocket?

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-29 12:46:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-29 13:07:00 UTC

Post missing.

Woody80

Woody80

2014-06-29 16:22:00 UTC

because i'm lazy and have been out to lunch…….. could someone chuck up a link to the best supplier of the sbs dual carbon pads…..

ta

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-06-29 17:34:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-29 17:53:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-29 18:13:00 UTC

Ta……

stalker

stalker

2014-06-29 18:49:00 UTC

I'm looking forward to trying these pads on the SDR. Brakes have always been awesome on my SDs but they took the Blades braking to a new level!

Stupid Luke

Stupid Luke

2014-06-29 19:19:00 UTC

This is the bedding in procedure for them. I pretty much followed them and they work a treat.

BEDDING-IN PROCEDURE FOR SBS-DC
When changing for SBS-DC from using another type of brake pad material - Follow this Bedding-in procedure very carefully:
1. Remove existing friction material deposit from brake discs - using eg. emery paper #150.
2. Do a series of gentle brakings until pad-surface is in full contact with disc-surface.
3. After pad/disc contact is achieved - repeated short brakings building up heat in discs and pads until a very thin and uniform dull/black/darkblue layer of friction material (transfer film) is established on the brake disc.
4. Then a period to allow discs to cool again before proper use.
5. Then a few easy laps building up heat - ready for race use.

AND

Characteristics:
Thermal bedding-in and brake fade eliminated by use of DEST technology.
High initial bite
High friction level and progressive brake feel
High thermal stability
Consistent brake performance and brake lever position
Low pad wear
Rotor friendly due to transfer film generated on disc surface
Available for the majority of new Superstock, Supersport and racing brake calipers
Recommended for top level international and national championship road racing
For race use only

stalker

stalker

2014-06-30 19:33:00 UTC

Image

dirty irving

dirty irving

2014-06-30 20:30:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-30 20:55:00 UTC

just sounds a keys in the bowl type of guy

jmann

jmann

2014-07-01 01:48:00 UTC

This will get you lot fired up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33r-GQ23s2s#t=121

Enjoy

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-01 07:11:00 UTC

Josh Brookes really is the modern master over the mountain. The distance and height he gets is just insane!

Weather is looking damp for Sunday but Monday and Tuesday are looking dry!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-01 07:27:00 UTC

Comrades: Isn't it supposed to be your summer time? Don't tell me I'm supposed to pack my wet-weather gear

paul81

paul81

2014-07-01 17:08:00 UTC

i'm on coal only, wasn't going to bring it but i can if it's needed.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-01 17:33:00 UTC

BBQ panic over. Managed to get all the burners working.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-01 17:37:00 UTC

…. next time dry it before hitting the panic button!!!



will bring old faithful as a spare but the stand may end up in the skip at the end!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-01 17:43:00 UTC

What time are peeps arriving Sat night? I think there is a car trackday on from a quick google search till 5pm.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-01 17:57:00 UTC

we're arriving mid afternoon so that the wee one will be slightly more settled than last time….. 3-4ish i should hazard a guess?

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-01 19:07:00 UTC

4-ish here. We can't get into holding area till after 5 so no point be super early.

shadowman

shadowman

2014-07-01 19:21:00 UTC

I expect to be there before six.

Will bring booze and meat for the bbq.

Fingers crossed for a couple of dry days! !

stalker

stalker

2014-07-01 20:43:00 UTC

7 ish

Millar

Millar

2014-07-01 22:19:00 UTC

We'll be turning up Sunday afternoon, unless I can get a last minute spot on Monday, I'll be twiddling my thumbs until the evening session.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-01 22:51:00 UTC

Post missing.

Millar

Millar

2014-07-01 23:30:00 UTC

Maybe having some No Limits instructors as mates, means I'll already be at the top of the list.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-02 05:53:00 UTC

Post missing.

Millar

Millar

2014-07-02 08:59:00 UTC

Did I just hear, " free tyres"?!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-02 10:00:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-02 13:40:00 UTC

AIM Solo for sale on TDR, boxed £200 and he's at Cadders Sun,Mon,Tuesday. Get in quick if you want it.

http://www.trackdayriders.co.uk/tdr/for ... 47712.html

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-02 14:24:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-02 15:13:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-02 18:07:00 UTC

I need one of these laptimers, pretty sure I could knock 3 seconds off with one of these "theoretical laptimes" you lot keep banging on about

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-03 09:42:00 UTC

Two days to go! The bike is in bits, the tyres aren't on, I haven't packed, the generator needs oil and a convertor doohickey, I don't know where the tent is, I have no food or beer yet, the offside mirror on the car lost a fight and is now in bits and the numberplate on the trailer isn't legal.

I'm aiming to be there for between 5 and 6

lawman

lawman

2014-07-03 15:17:00 UTC

Post missing.

stalker

stalker

2014-07-03 15:34:00 UTC

I'll be arriving Sunday late, with 70 Hp of homebrew SV650 trackbike. Hope it works, at least it will give me an excuse for being captain slow. Need some instruction from those fine no limits instructors.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-03 20:27:00 UTC

Post missing.

Woody80

Woody80

2014-07-03 20:47:00 UTC

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stalker

stalker

2014-07-03 21:25:00 UTC

Reckon I'll be there about 5-6pm. Garage is now stocked with goodies, genny and oil are separate mind. I'm basically bringing a trackday in kit form and have some assembly to do.

Just got to fetch my 40T Renthal in the morning on the way to work. Hopefully monster some bikes out of the corners that way?

Just contemplating a tent or kipping in the van (since I'm solo hiring might get my monies worth!).

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-03 22:01:00 UTC

I wanted to put a 40T on the SDR. 17/38 is way too long for Cadwell. KTM Centre wanted £53 for non stealth though. Fook that!

lawman

lawman

2014-07-04 06:27:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-04 08:41:00 UTC

Weather isn't looking very clever anymore. Showers all 3 days. Pack those wets guys!

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?acti ... 19SE;sess=

ktmguy

ktmguy

2014-07-04 08:43:00 UTC

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Davo-Singapore

Davo-Singapore

2014-07-04 08:45:00 UTC

Good luck everyone. Let's hope the sunshine gods win out and you get a dry track. Lots of pics, vids and banter please....

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-04 08:49:00 UTC

Post missing.

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-04 09:20:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-04 09:55:00 UTC

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paul81

paul81

2014-07-04 17:53:00 UTC

i like accuweather at the minute, but none of the forecasters look that bad

Woody80

Woody80

2014-07-04 18:43:00 UTC

Never run wets before but have them ready and mounted on wheels. Hoping it's as wet as we thought it might be at Portimao

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-04 21:57:00 UTC

And just like that the weather forecast changes completely....... Think I'll bring my weather forecasting stone as that seems to be more accurate

Image

Mook

Mook

2014-07-06 17:30:00 UTC

Just saw this.
Gutted I am missing out. Hope everyone is well and enjoying themselves. Fingers crossed for the weather.

Millar

Millar

2014-07-06 18:12:00 UTC

Crashfest lives up to it's name once more.

Keith and Monty have been tarmac surfing. Both are ok, bikes a bit worse for wear.
I'm sure one of the attendees will give more info at some point.

jmann

jmann

2014-07-06 22:06:00 UTC

Comrades: From what I saw on the Saturday morning I think you English have shite summers So much time changing tyres. Wets on, wets off, wets on ... I

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-07 21:19:00 UTC

Beautiful summers day today. Hot (well uk hot) and dry all day. Some great fun on track although 1 SD has been down. Dubs had a little power nap through Hall Bends and didn't wake up for the hairpin. Had a little lay down there. Monty did ram Simon Beetson off at hall bends while he was riding my SDR. Not content with crashing his 10r he tried to crash his SD and take my SDR with him. Both went grass tracking but stayed upright. Still a day to go though so plenty of time for some more crash action.

oscarb2b

oscarb2b

2014-07-07 21:48:00 UTC

Haha keep up the good work

Was a cracking day for it

lawman

lawman

2014-07-08 17:35:00 UTC

There is more to come...........

shadowman

shadowman

2014-07-08 20:31:00 UTC

Had a great time, really glad I went.

Loved Cadwell, good to be able to put some faces to names that I have seen on here for years and to see how the old tractor performed on track.

Shot some watchable footage so will do a trackfest virgin post when time allows and once I have figured out how to upload vdeo in a way that allows it to be seen here.

Thanks to all. Even Stalker was nice to me, figure that out.....

Schnauzer

Schnauzer

2014-07-08 20:41:00 UTC

^-- Good to meet you --^

Woody80

Woody80

2014-07-09 07:22:00 UTC

Superb weekend, absolutely shattered now mind!

Thanks to Stalker for shaving my lap times by 5 seconds after showing me the way round properly!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-09 09:00:00 UTC

I came....I saw.....I crashed.

BassAgent

BassAgent

2014-07-09 09:04:00 UTC

I want pics/vids guys

shadowman

shadowman

2014-07-09 16:26:00 UTC

Crashfest - A Virgins Tale

(Edited video will be uploaded to this post when I get some done but here is a raw early session from day 2. The guy at the start is Superdan, the riding starts at about 1.40 and the SD I'm chasing and messing around with is Monty. Don't be too cruel!)

Here is the public dropbox link to the video. I cant seem to get it to show as a video link despite pasting it between the image and url brackets. perhaps a mod can fix that for me?

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lvq0056m7e7w ... PR6114.MP4

I am not much shy of 50, have had the SD for about 4 or 5 years (can’t remember exactly) I have never ridden it on track, have done no track riding at all for five(ish) years and have never been to Cadwell Park. This is the story of my first Crashfest adventure…

A little context…

Before the SD I had had any number of IL4 sports bikes including the usual suspects from Honda and Yamaha. My last bike before the SD was a very nice K5 Gixer 1000 (all black) which got used on the track quite a lot. In fact I had almost given up road riding as it was hopelessly boring below three figures and my luck had been pushed a lot further than anybody’s luck ever should be.

The SD purchase was to try and enliven the road riding on something that would feel fun without doing 140MPH+. To an extent it worked, I like to go out, cane it for a bit, get a fix and then park it up knowing it’s there when the urge / opportunity next rises. It had a few thousand miles on it when I got it and about 6K now so it’s been enjoyed but not used all that much.

My last track day was in my sons first year and he has just turned six so I think about 5 years ago. Five years is a long break, the SD is a very different animal to that which I had been used to and I had never done Cadwell before. When I stopped I was a moderately swift fast group rider (never the absolute fastest but closer to the pointy end than the back) but that all seemed a long time ago.

SD.Net was my first bike forum experience and, in addition to the useful technical stuff I have enjoyed following the international SD community even pitching in every now and then myself. After so long I was really interested in meeting some of the people behind the posts and it was this as much as the chance to see if I could still ride a bike that made me sign up for this years Crashfest. I did so with some trepidation hoping I wouldn’t embarrass myself too much!!

I decided to go up Saturday, sleep in the van and ride Sunday / Monday. This turns out to have been a good choice. I got the only dry session Sunday morning (The first one) and Monday was glorious and sunny with perfect track conditions all day.

All the SD guys I met were great, even the ones not riding their SD’s. Special mentions go out to;

Gin Reaper for the suspension advice and for offering to swap his ropey old worn out SD for my nice low mileage one. I have considered it carefully and decided that we should  What with the Duchess and mini reaper all packed into a customised track day van you guys have got it sussed!!

To Stalker for showing me the proper line round one or two of the bends (not that I stuck to them nearly as often as I should) and for not laughing too loudly at my amazing inability to pass people miles slower than me because I have apparently forgotten how to do so!! (Video evidence to follow)

To Monty for the chase and follow sessions (yes on the bikes) allowing some good SD video footage to be shot and for having the balls to get on the SD having totalled his Kwaker on Sunday in quite a nasty crash.

To Dan for his excellence in chilling beer and burning meat. Also for helping me load / unload the van, gutted to hear that you crashed (again) on the Tuesday. Hope you and the bike are soon fixed up!!

To Schnauzer for parking his rather lovely Panigale next to my van and making everybody think it was mine for a while.

To John Man for making the epic journey from down under and taking a day out of an already heavy travel schedule to come show his face.

To Paul, Woody and everyone that I have forgotten to mention for being good company and for making it a laugh.

To the riding then…

Waiting for the first session on day one I felt a bit like a condemned man and a fraud about to be exposed. I had entered inters for day one and fast for day two. Once we got under way I started to relax and enjoy the riding but I was very inconsistent and just on the back of the inters pace. Didn’t help that on the first two laps my bike stopped under hard braking on a downhill section. Had it done so once more I would have come in but it ran perfectly after that for the whole of the meeting so I stayed out. Don’t think I overtook anybody but by the session end I was slightly more consistent and a bit faster so there was some progress.

Will post up a couple of laps from the first and last sessions of the day for comparison.

It then rained so hard we got that floor haze thing where the bouncing rain produces a few inches of fudged margin between atmosphere and ground. They closed the track for a while and I didn’t get out till after lunch. The rest of the day saw slowly improving laps and the pace crept up.

Quick video of the rain to follow...

For day two I should have been in the fast group and in truth the pace was there for that but I fancied staying in the inters and working on a few things so swapped and did that. First session was great, then went out for a session following and then leading (only because he let me) Stalker after which he gave me some good advice and didn’t laugh. Main things were to stop second guessing myself when overtaking (get on with it) and regarding body position. Taking the later first, after years riding sports bikes, hanging off the side and grinding sliders I seem incapable of doing the same on the SD. My arse slides over but my torso stays inline which sort of twists the body and is useless!! I never did seem to solve this, I think with enough track time I would eventually re learn the skill but for now at least it’s left the building. To get a proper fast lap time I would need to crack this.

If Monty posts some video you will be able to see for yourself.

The overtaking thing was really funny. I would close on a gaggle of bikes easily and then cruise round behind for ages before finally working through mostly on the brakes. I just couldn’t seem to trust that they weren’t going to suddenly change line as I was passing and take me out or I didn’t want to startle them. I’m not sure really but the result as the video shows is that I often rolled early on the straights or in the longer corners hanging well back until a sharp breaking area allowed an easy slow speed pass. Again I think that would probably return with practice, I used to be quite good at getting through traffic so it’s in there somewhere.

A few laps playing with Monty and chasing down some sports bikes will get pasted in here eventually

Overall I loved it  but what did I learn?

The SD, though old tech and way down on power is bloody good fun on the track and can easily keep up with modern sports bikes unless they are ridden with skill. A good rider on an SD will not be beaten by a modest rider on the latest Kwakker on a tightish track like Cadwell.

In acceleration out of slow corners and braking I think the SD actually has an advantage, especially in braking.

I learned that a van with a proper camp bed is infinitely better than a tent. I was actually warm and comfortable – superb!

I saw the Gin Reapers SD and learnt that SMR wheels fit the SD and look much better than the standard ones I have as does the SDR seat conversion and the anthracite side fairings. I am now actively in the market for all of these as swaps + cash or just outright purchase just in case anybody reading wants to deal.

I learned that round arka’s noise test at 98 DB.

Mostly what I learned is that there is no better way to shrug off the day to day concerns of life than turning fuel into noise on two wheels with a bunch of like minded idiots 

If its running again next year I will be there and I hope to see some of you before that so will keep an eye on any track stuff that’s being organised.

81forest

81forest

2014-07-09 18:32:00 UTC

^^ Great write up. I will wait for the videos...

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-10 17:33:00 UTC

Stalker aka Big Issue makes it across the pond! http://www.rightthisminute.com/story/40210/video/embed

Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-11 00:27:00 UTC

Man, well Crashfest is back living up to its name alright.

It's one in the morning and I am still up, more on that later.

Arrived Saturday night usual hellos, there were some new faces, Shadowman and a guy on SDR who had issues joining the forum, we did well pitching up out usual plot and obtained a good stomping ground. It has to be said there were a few less SD's than usual years mind, some last minute no shows too, those that could make it were missed.

As I was not riding till Tuesday I was able to get on the beer, and plenty of it, Motoronin would have been proud.

Spend a bit of Sunday watching the rain but it soon cleared up, I brought a gazeebo which somehow I lost to squatters rights to Dubs and Bikes and Woody?! However Dubs and naps as he was known is now Faffs and naps

Stupid Luke

Stupid Luke

2014-07-11 13:29:00 UTC

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gringo

gringo

2014-07-11 15:27:00 UTC

more shocked at the US screening, bet they did not expect that when they typed mandlebars in google.

glad both of you are relativly fine.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-11 18:51:00 UTC

Yeah I know its not an SD but it has SD's in it

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-07-11 19:14:00 UTC

Nice one Dan. Hope you're feeling a bit better.

Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-11 19:36:00 UTC

Better thanks, went to docs today and got a prescription drug stash even Klinky would be proud of.

Woody80

Woody80

2014-07-11 20:42:00 UTC

You're too good at editing!

Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-11 20:55:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-12 21:36:00 UTC

mountain air………






……...that is all

shadowman

shadowman

2014-07-13 11:22:00 UTC

I'm told that if you snap the throttle closed at just the right point the rear wheel hops off the ground but I'm fairly certain thats not how Josh Brooks or Karl Harris were doing it

Well as the dropbox public image link doesnt work on this forum I'm thinking a url might be more successful...



Out of curiosity if anybody knows what I did wrong in pasting the public image link between th Img brackets that stopped the picture from showing I would be grateful for a heads up. Its the corect link as the URL works fine.

Thanks

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-13 12:09:00 UTC

our fallen hero….. gratuitous ambulance shot!

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-13 12:15:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

Colonel_Klinck

2014-07-13 14:14:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-13 14:17:00 UTC

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jambox

jambox

2014-07-13 16:18:00 UTC

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Sabre

Sabre

2014-07-13 16:26:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-13 18:53:00 UTC

Wondered when that would surface! That's my best "forced smile".

To be fair had quite a concussion, not seen stars like that before.....I knew they could not do much for a broken rib but just making sure no other complications or injuries.

No did not know her, I went to school with her brother though! Had a good chat on the way to Grimsby.

Ducati Pete

Ducati Pete

2014-07-13 18:58:00 UTC

Bless you Dan.

shadowman

shadowman

2014-07-14 09:01:00 UTC

Switched to Photobucket and it works...

stalker

stalker

2014-07-14 18:24:00 UTC

Image

stalker

stalker

2014-07-14 18:26:00 UTC

Image

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-14 19:05:00 UTC

…………oh FFS!

Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-14 19:33:00 UTC

You got higher than that on the V4 James

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-14 19:41:00 UTC

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shadowman

shadowman

2014-07-14 19:44:00 UTC

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sell me your SD and you are half way there

Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-14 19:53:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-14 20:08:00 UTC

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shadowman

shadowman

2014-07-14 20:11:00 UTC

Good point, well made

Just have to build my own then.

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-14 20:17:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-07-14 20:43:00 UTC

I have cocodomol, muscle relaxants and anti inflammatories. Sounds like a Saturday night in canal street

The Gin Reaper

The Gin Reaper

2014-07-14 21:11:00 UTC

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Superdan

Superdan

2014-08-06 17:28:00 UTC

This what to expect when you come to Crashfest

shadowman

shadowman

2014-08-06 19:27:00 UTC

Nice one Dan.

Hope you're back to full fitness. Looking forward to next years meet on my new SD

jmann

jmann

2014-08-06 23:17:00 UTC

Comrade Dan: Nice one. Sorry I missed you. Hope some of the comrades drank the beer I left behind (in the evening of course)

MADDOG53

MADDOG53

2014-08-07 01:23:00 UTC

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