http://www.easytrack.co.uk/bike-track-days
I'm heading to Snetteton with The Gin Reaper for this one. Fingers crossed this April showers shite finally fooks off and some May sunshine arrives a day early. Was going to be in Inters as its only my second day of the year but as it was full James had to book Fast so I bumped up to join him. Anyone else up for it?
Colonel_Klinck
2012-04-21 07:16:00 UTC
Razy
2012-04-21 15:47:00 UTC
Sounds good, how ever I think the mes would kill me doing a TD the day after our wedding lol
Schnauzer
2012-04-25 08:26:00 UTC
I like snet but got work that day so I'm not gonna make this one.
That riches corner is good old fashioned fast scary fun.
That riches corner is good old fashioned fast scary fun.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-04-25 15:48:00 UTC
On the agend just hanging on to see what weather is going to do Latest on weather2.com is shite ,4.5mm of rain, a canoe maybe required!!
Colonel_Klinck
2012-04-25 18:07:00 UTC
If only my SD was in London I'd be really tempted.
blb
2012-04-26 05:27:00 UTC
Forecast is changing Monty. Now looking like a dry day. Keep an eye on things
Colonel_Klinck
2012-04-26 21:39:00 UTC
things are looking up! http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?acti ... 62JU;sess=
The Gin Reaper
2012-04-27 07:04:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-04-27 07:46:00 UTC
So Jealous! Hope you all get better weather viewtopic.php?f=19&t=18957
Schnauzer
2012-04-27 07:56:00 UTC
Really fancy that but I'm driving to Scotland on the 15th for a weekends off roading for a m8s 40th. Not sure i an take most of the week off
Al3x
2012-04-30 17:26:00 UTC
Well...... what a day...... First off.....It didn't end well
..... And finally as it turned out, i was already black flagged for drive by noise levels as i had whipped the baffles back out after being sound checked! Klicky commentted that i must have been spending to much time with Mr Motoronin as it seemed my prang had an air of ..... "The noise nazi's will never take me alive" about it!
Oh well..... Work tomorrow!
Toodle pip!
The Gin Reaper
..... And finally as it turned out, i was already black flagged for drive by noise levels as i had whipped the baffles back out after being sound checked! Klicky commentted that i must have been spending to much time with Mr Motoronin as it seemed my prang had an air of ..... "The noise nazi's will never take me alive" about it!
Oh well..... Work tomorrow!
Toodle pip!
The Gin Reaper
Al3x
2012-04-30 17:39:00 UTC
Nice write up James.
Firstly congratulations and welcome to the exclusive SD crash club
Sounds like a fab day, was grand weather up here.
Firstly congratulations and welcome to the exclusive SD crash club
Sounds like a fab day, was grand weather up here.
Ducati Pete
2012-04-30 17:47:00 UTC
Great write-up, sorry to hear of your off, glad your in once piece though.
Ducati Pete
2012-04-30 17:51:00 UTC
Sad news about the crash. You were lucky with the weather though.
The Gin Reaper
2012-04-30 17:54:00 UTC
Post missing.
The Gin Reaper
2012-04-30 19:32:00 UTC
That really boils my piss.
They know they are running a bike track day, and they know full well that the cars drag shit onto the track because they can't keep inbeween the curbs. The course car ALWAYS goes 'round the track prior to the first session and often goes out between sessions, so they know dam well if there is shit on the track.
So why don't they do something about it?
Considering how much they harp on about safety and how many forms they like you sign (most of this to cover their arse in the event of legal action) I find it amazing that start the day with a dirty track. Would they give us a discount because the track isn't clean?
Seriously, if you think the crash was really down to mud on the track (and I have every reason to believe you) send a stiff email to MSV.
They know they are running a bike track day, and they know full well that the cars drag shit onto the track because they can't keep inbeween the curbs. The course car ALWAYS goes 'round the track prior to the first session and often goes out between sessions, so they know dam well if there is shit on the track.
So why don't they do something about it?
Considering how much they harp on about safety and how many forms they like you sign (most of this to cover their arse in the event of legal action) I find it amazing that start the day with a dirty track. Would they give us a discount because the track isn't clean?
Seriously, if you think the crash was really down to mud on the track (and I have every reason to believe you) send a stiff email to MSV.
Sabre
2012-04-30 19:34:00 UTC
On another note - taking your baffles out after the noise test is a bit of a stoopid move.
Best case you loose track time - worst case, the whole group looses track time.
Glad you're OK and the bike doesn't sound too bad.
Best case you loose track time - worst case, the whole group looses track time.
Glad you're OK and the bike doesn't sound too bad.
BASH69
2012-04-30 19:52:00 UTC
Post missing.
motoronin
2012-04-30 19:56:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2012-04-30 20:50:00 UTC
Sounds like you both had an eventfull day,the weather was fantastic considering what we've just had over the weekend. Sorry to hear about your prang but glad to hear your ok,at least you've got it out the way now
Colonel_Klinck
2012-04-30 20:56:00 UTC
Bad news about the off mate, good news is the bike sounds easily fixable and you live to ride another day and go to work tomorow and not lie in a hospital bed (been there done that - very boring).
Im amazed craig has stayed silent for this long, he must be home by now. Hes notoriously lazy normally with GoPro footage, interesting to see how quickly he manages to upload this bit of footage
Im amazed craig has stayed silent for this long, he must be home by now. Hes notoriously lazy normally with GoPro footage, interesting to see how quickly he manages to upload this bit of footage
Colonel_Klinck
2012-04-30 21:42:00 UTC
Welcome to the crash club buddy..
Viking
2012-05-01 07:45:00 UTC
The 1hz GPS is useless Klinky. Not quick enough and misses bits of the track. Your going that quick that 1 check per second ends up making the track into lots of little angles.
You'll get a 10hz receiver on eBay for under 50quid. That's the daddy. When you zoom in you can actually see your line through the corner on that lap.
You'll get a 10hz receiver on eBay for under 50quid. That's the daddy. When you zoom in you can actually see your line through the corner on that lap.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-01 08:00:00 UTC
Any recommendations to work with the iphone dude? Harry's site recommends either the 5Hz Emprum Ultimate or the 5Hz Dual XGPS150 but they are both 5hz and bluetooth. Also cost about £70
Viking
2012-05-01 09:13:00 UTC
I use a Quartz one.
The sofware is the Trackmaster app. Mega impressive. Still not figured out all it can do but it shows lap times, splits, best possible lap based on best splits, top speeds, g forces. Also saves all info as a file and you can overlay it on a video so it shows your lap times and a map of the track in the bottom corner. I think Racechrono is much the same and works on Iphone of trackmaster doesnt
Like this..........
The sofware is the Trackmaster app. Mega impressive. Still not figured out all it can do but it shows lap times, splits, best possible lap based on best splits, top speeds, g forces. Also saves all info as a file and you can overlay it on a video so it shows your lap times and a map of the track in the bottom corner. I think Racechrono is much the same and works on Iphone of trackmaster doesnt
Like this..........
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-01 09:50:00 UTC
Nice one m8. I've messaged the seller to see how well it works with iPhone 4S
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-01 09:56:00 UTC
Ok just to prove I can get a video out (helps when its a buddy binning it ) Here is The GinReaper's video application to join the Crash Crew
Schnauzer
2012-05-01 09:58:00 UTC
Post missing.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-01 10:06:00 UTC
This is one App I did actually buy bud
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-01 12:15:00 UTC
Urrrgh, that sound in the video as the bike goes down and scrapes along the track is like fingernails on a blackboard!
Glad you are OK, now feeling slightly apprehensive about visiting Snetterton next month...
Glad you are OK, now feeling slightly apprehensive about visiting Snetterton next month...
The Gin Reaper
2012-05-01 12:51:00 UTC
Don't let it put you off. It's a really fun track and apart from someone dropping oil all over the track on the corner before James crashed (you can see the white cement dust in the vid) most incidents were people going straight on at corners. All that said there should not have been mud on any part of the track full stop.
The Gin Reaper
2012-05-01 15:58:00 UTC
Post missing.
Sabre
2012-05-01 16:06:00 UTC
...... What I didn't realise was that its me reconnecting with the bike that dislodges the gopro!
Also the reason the foot peg got so mullered was because the bike slides tank first down the track.....lucky! I think if the peg had been able to fold there may have been more damage to the bike itself?
Also the reason the foot peg got so mullered was because the bike slides tank first down the track.....lucky! I think if the peg had been able to fold there may have been more damage to the bike itself?
Viking
2012-05-01 16:29:00 UTC
Nice footage Jame's,Go Pro's are virtually undestructable they dont half take a beating
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-01 16:42:00 UTC
I can't see you getting anywhere with an email tbh.
I agree, it's crap the track was dirty. But if I'm reading your post right you'd done a few sessions before the crash. So the dirt had been there every lap on every previous session. So, and I'm not meaning to come across as a dick here, you rode through it and got on the throttle at the same time when you knew the dirt was there.
I agree, it's crap the track was dirty. But if I'm reading your post right you'd done a few sessions before the crash. So the dirt had been there every lap on every previous session. So, and I'm not meaning to come across as a dick here, you rode through it and got on the throttle at the same time when you knew the dirt was there.
Superdan
2012-05-07 13:49:00 UTC
Here is a vid of Snetteton. Looks bloody slow watching it back now Fastest lap of the day according to Harry's Laptimer Pro was a 2.27.41. Hoping to shave a few seconds off that next time out. Going to try and get Jody to tow me round. Or at least for as long as I can stay with him.
Ducati Pete
2012-05-07 14:13:00 UTC
Nice little vid there Klinky, was willing you past the first sportsbike, you got him though....
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-07 17:22:00 UTC
What gearing is that mate?
You can lead me 'round the new bit, I'll show you the old stuff.
You can lead me 'round the new bit, I'll show you the old stuff.
stalker
2012-05-07 17:27:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2012-05-07 19:54:00 UTC
didnt know you run novice group klincky
stalker
2012-05-07 20:10:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2012-05-07 20:24:00 UTC
stop being sd,less and get yourself a bike then daniel
Stupid Luke
2012-05-07 20:30:00 UTC
Im working on it, trust me!
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-07 20:34:00 UTC
Post missing.
The Gin Reaper
2012-05-07 21:27:00 UTC
Post missing.
Stupid Luke
2012-05-08 04:41:00 UTC
Post missing.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-08 07:36:00 UTC
I recently bought spares from R&G. One upper and one lower slider. Prepare to have your arse raped with no hint of lube though Phone is the only way they sell them it seems.
The Gin Reaper
2012-05-08 13:48:00 UTC
Post missing.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-08 14:22:00 UTC
The uppers are identical both sides so it makes little difference. The lowers have a slightly different mount left to right.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-05-09 19:02:00 UTC
Just buy GB racing stuff,it's better, they give fantastic after sales service and unlike R&G are not a bunch of to**ers in my humble opinion
Superdan
2012-05-09 19:07:00 UTC
I hope i never have to replace any of it again but if I do I think I will go with GB. R&G are a rip off and their attitude does indeed suck.
Viking
2012-05-09 19:16:00 UTC
Which is the company that replace any bungs after a crash? I like the "look" of R&Gs but may go for the free replacent jobs.
BASH69
2012-05-09 22:19:00 UTC
Coyote Moto
The Gin Reaper
2012-05-10 06:13:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2012-05-10 09:32:00 UTC
From a period before i rearranged all the crash bungs down one side..... ...............