View Full Version : 16/06/08 - The TVSF Track Day Experience
Hmm, its still too far away to comment I hope, usually weather reports oscillate a lot.
They certainly do on metcheck. Don't get hung up on it. I try to force myself not to look nowadays so it doesn't get my hopes up-or down for that matter.
Yippee 5 days to go!
:D
Sunny weather would be nice, a little drizzle ok but riding in the P***ng rain that's not fun!
In terms of grip, I think drizzle is worse than p***ng rain....
Met office is good source http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/em/corby_forecast_weather.html
philbut
12-06-08, 09:13 AM
well so long as its not like today - We just had HAIL! WTF!
Warthog
12-06-08, 10:49 AM
well so long as its not like today - We just had HAIL! WTF!
Did you!!? Aren't you just down the road from me? It looks overcast but still warm and sunny lol. I think someone was playing a trick on you :-P
Nope - hail here & I was on my bicycle....
Lies, damn Lies & weather forcasts
http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Corby-UKXX1490
philbut
12-06-08, 11:52 AM
same here. i got home from london last night and had to cycle home in torrential rain in my suit - I was not ammused!
Hang on, Phil in a suit.......
That picture is hard to imagine....
Devil Biccy
12-06-08, 06:22 PM
Pah rain and the fact that I have to ride the pointy! all because I can't get the RHS footrest off and replace with another that has a an exhaust mounting point and then get the damn thing MOT'd. Anyone know any "While you wait MOT places"? in the Herts/Bucks area that I could go to tomorrow
Theres one in Hayes or at least near me, I will check exactly. My mate got his mot from there and it was a turn up and wait your turn sort of affair. I'll ring him to get the details.
Just rang him and the garage is "Punters" It is just off West Drayton Road near Uxbridge Road in Hayes.
Possibly a bit of a trek too far but worth considering if you get really desperate.
StreetHawk
12-06-08, 10:26 PM
There is one in Slough but I can't remember the name, it's near Berkshire Motorcyles on the Farnham Road, i've rung them before and they said just bring your bike in , no need for booking.
Devil Biccy
13-06-08, 11:48 AM
Thanks to Tony (FG1) got the Curvy MOT'd with the Stubby on at Punters in Hillingdon. first drive-in MOT place I've been to. So it will be the Curvy on the track yeeeeehaaaa. Now all I have to do is try and fit the panniers! otherwise it'll be the Rack on the back
Bike back, Shims Shimied - still missing a decent oilfilter but that's coming wednesday...
220 quid poorer
All systems go...
Right peeps I'm off to Lincolnshire soon and I may not be back on here before Monday.
See you all there!
Yippee!!!!!
:D
StreetHawk
13-06-08, 06:12 PM
Right peeps I'm off to Lincolnshire soon and I may not be back on here before Monday.
See you all there!
Yippee!!!!!
:D
See you there mate, lets hope the sun shines :smt041
See Yous there - REMEMBER your driving license.....
Ciao
See Yous there - REMEMBER your driving license.....
Ciao
Is the plastic part enough or do we need the paper bit as well?
StreetHawk
13-06-08, 09:06 PM
Is the plastic part enough or do we need the paper bit as well?
BOTH parts...
flibble
14-06-08, 11:36 AM
We're almost ready, changed wiring loom last night and test rode it this morning, sounding good so far so hope it works for the rock.
Just need to sort out Dan's breaks and load up.. see you all there! YAY!!
I have packed.
Small gas cooker, kettle, cups, coffee, tea, water.
Various tools including and in no particular order:
Abba stand, spanners, hammers, sockets, torque wrench, breaker bar, tap and die kit, impact screwdriver, screwdrivers, drill bits and drill.
Oil, brake fluid, grease, tie wraps, gaffa tape, puncture repair kit, spare levers.
A few other things that I have forgotten about too.
I thought about bringing the spare fuel tank, wheels and body faring. But I forgot I need to fit the kids in the car as well. :lol:
StreetHawk
14-06-08, 12:15 PM
I have packed too.. :-)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/nick.nat/Brighton1008070.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/nick.nat/Brighton1008069.jpg
philbut
14-06-08, 12:56 PM
i haven't packed...but I do have a new tyre and fresh oil :-)
I'm of to scrub the tyre in now.
KnightRider
14-06-08, 04:02 PM
I have packed.
Small gas cooker, kettle, cups, coffee, tea, water.
Various tools including and in no particular order:
Abba stand, spanners, hammers, sockets, torque wrench, breaker bar, tap and die kit, impact screwdriver, screwdrivers, drill bits and drill.
Oil, brake fluid, grease, tie wraps, gaffa tape, puncture repair kit, spare levers.
A few other things that I have forgotten about too.
I thought about bringing the spare fuel tank, wheels and body faring. But I forgot I need to fit the kids in the car as well. :lol:
With that lot I am sure you could do the first service on my bike at the track!
Is there a petrol station at the circuit? You may want to take some fuel with you. Saves messing about in the lunch break....
Warthog
14-06-08, 06:39 PM
Si, please remember our leathers!!
I haven't packed, but done brakes servicing and oil change. Will pack tomorrow.
StreetHawk
14-06-08, 08:12 PM
I have packed.
Small gas cooker, kettle, cups, coffee, tea, water.
Various tools including and in no particular order:
Abba stand, spanners, hammers, sockets, torque wrench, breaker bar, tap and die kit, impact screwdriver, screwdrivers, drill bits and drill.
Oil, brake fluid, grease, tie wraps, gaffa tape, puncture repair kit, spare levers.
A few other things that I have forgotten about too.
I thought about bringing the spare fuel tank, wheels and body faring. But I forgot I need to fit the kids in the car as well. :lol:
Mr B.Ape - Is it ok to use your tools? I've got way too much stuff packed in already :D
philbut
14-06-08, 08:13 PM
I'll be bringing a reduced tool kit with sockets, spanners and drivers so we should have enough to go round.
philbut
14-06-08, 08:15 PM
Oh Si. Are you bringing a 1/2" breaker bar or similar -I usually need one to undo the rear wheel nut. that is one tool I don't really want to have to pack as it's won't fit in any of my bags
Mr B.Ape - Is it ok to use your tools? I've got way too much stuff packed in already :D
Yes
Oh Si. Are you bringing a 1/2" breaker bar or similar -I usually need one to undo the rear wheel nut. that is one tool I don't really want to have to pack as it's won't fit in any of my bags
Yes
Warthog
14-06-08, 09:57 PM
*cough* and leathers for me and jon *cough*
KnightRider
14-06-08, 11:37 PM
*cough* and leathers for me and jon *cough*
Got my leathers from Si already....no point in taking more kit than absolutely necessary!
I may not be there.
Nathan is showing rather alarming signs of meningitis so Jo has whipped him down to A&E.
It could just be a reaction from the antibiotics he is on at the moment but better to be safe than sorry.
philbut
15-06-08, 08:33 AM
Oh sh*t Si. hope it is just a reaction. My little bro had the same thing, it turned out he didnt have meningitis but still very frightening at the time! GWS Nathan!
KnightRider
15-06-08, 08:39 AM
Hope everything is okay with Nathan - hope it isnt meningitis - fingers crossed.
KnightRider
15-06-08, 08:39 AM
Us tomorrow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH1HetMDhOs
Si and Jo, I hope all goes OK at A&E.
flibble
15-06-08, 09:12 AM
Sorry to hear the news, hope it's not it... gws Nathan
Warthog
15-06-08, 09:15 AM
Right I am caught up with this now. Hope Nathan is ok, Si just let me know if I need to come and collect the leathers.
All is well.
He has a hand, foot and mouth viral infection. :smt102
It's doing the rounds by all counts. He'll be fine so track day is still on. :cool:
StreetHawk
15-06-08, 09:29 AM
All is well.
He has a hand, foot and mouth viral infection. :smt102
It's doing the rounds by all counts. He'll be fine so track day is still on. :cool:
:thumright: Good news.. Glad he is ok..
philbut
15-06-08, 09:38 AM
Great news man. Had me worried for a minute there.
Good news Si :thumbsup:
Best of luck to all tomorrow on the Track Day too, wanna see some lap times also ;)
Warthog
15-06-08, 10:21 AM
Thats great news! I am packing now. Just figuring out how to have a tail bag and pannier on together and not totally kill my paintwork. Its dish clothes everywhere at the moment!
Change of plan.
Jo and Nathan will be leaving shortly. Meg and I will be playing catch up and then stick with the car (sort of).
I assume you lot will be doing pretty much the same route as us. A34/A45/A43.
If so and you pass either Jo and Nathan (Red V reg Renault Laguna) or Me and Meg, give us a wave. :smt039
Devil Biccy
15-06-08, 10:47 AM
Glad to hear all is well with Nathan, I remember going thorugh all of that with my daughter. need to finish packing thenr fathers day meal and then set off for camp
Warthog
15-06-08, 10:49 AM
OK, I am ready! Too much stuff?? Its all tightly done. When I sit on it I am a lot higher than it all, its all behind me. SHould be fine I am thinking, its just my roll mat that is so big.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/deathUK2003/SV108503.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/deathUK2003/SV108504.jpg
StreetHawk
15-06-08, 10:57 AM
Your forgot the kitchen sink.. :-)
Warthog
15-06-08, 11:00 AM
Change of plan.
Jo and Nathan will be leaving shortly. Meg and I will be playing catch up and then stick with the car (sort of).
I assume you lot will be doing pretty much the same route as us. A34/A45/A43.
If so and you pass either Jo and Nathan (Red V reg Renault Laguna) or Me and Meg, give us a wave. :smt039
Remember Plowsie says the A45 round Nottingham is closed/slow.
metalmonkey
15-06-08, 01:57 PM
Well yuo know that I wanted to come to track day but couldn't casue of work, but i glad I didn't book up now I really am not very very well at all. I have flu or something like it came home from work early since then been in bed. I'm really frgin cold fully clothed right now, sigh I hope this passes soon.
Then my boss had the nerve to tell me that I'm faking being ill just have have the day off:mad:
Have fun tomorrow, I look foward to seeing your photos from the day, stay safe and remember its fun:D
philbut
16-06-08, 06:10 PM
Woooooooooow wicked day people. I'm really knackerd now but very happy too.
flibble
16-06-08, 06:12 PM
Great day guys, real fun outing even if a little eventful. Think I need to change my name to bikedropper or something :lol:
Thanks too to Phil, Sosha and Sayeed for helping me with my bike wheels.
Hope you all got back safely!
Yeah great day guys! Thanks for sorting out.
And big thanks to Big Ape's wife, Jo for supplying lots of drinks & snacks!!
Warthog
16-06-08, 06:39 PM
Wow! I am totally knackered, exhilirated, and in a daze. Got home safe and quick (much more direct route). It was a great day. I am uploading my pictures now, can't wait to see people's videos! Lets get them up on youtube asap hey! ;)
Huge thanks to Camp Ape, it was great having food and drink and support on hand. And mega thanks to Si for lending me his leather, without which I couldn't have done the track day.
Can't think what else to say. Can't wait for the AR08, drikning and camping with the gang again will be ace! Lets see if I can get some photos up.
philbut
16-06-08, 06:45 PM
Great day guys, real fun outing even if a little eventful. Think I need to change my name to bikedropper or something :lol:
Technically I have crashed more that you, thus I think that dubious honor should go to me :p Yours was more spectacular though. the Ape gets high marks for style too!
Devil Biccy
16-06-08, 06:57 PM
Thanks for a great trackday everyone. Thanks also to the Apes for all the refreshments, sorry about the detoru home hope you all made it back safe and sound
KnightRider
16-06-08, 07:14 PM
Guys - your all fantastic.
The track day was ace but so was the comradery. Had an awsume time and like everyone else I am now knackered. All I want is a hot shower/bath but alas my bath is leaking [add many swear words here].
I probably wont see any of you for a while as I am on holiday next week and then away on business the week after. I should be attending the AR08 so might see a few of you there!
Jon
PS - those of you with photos and video feel free to email the real photos to me and I will put them on disk for everyone so that everyone has the full resolution versions. If you have too many to email then let me know as I can create a link to your PC so that I can download them directly (probably over night would be best). PM me for details.
KnightRider
16-06-08, 07:16 PM
PSS - Thanks to Ape for lending me his leathers and Jo for being the hostess with the mostess! You managed to thwart my plan of losing weight on the track!
StreetHawk
16-06-08, 07:40 PM
What a great day! Playing with big boys toys on a track in the sunshine.. Doesn't get any better than that.. Got each knee down aswell so i'm properly chuffed :-)
Am shattered aswell, went home M40 in the end as bends were too much effort..
Thanks Apes for food and drink, enough to feed and water a small army..
It was alright I s'pose. :rolleyes:
StreetHawk
16-06-08, 07:59 PM
The official photographers pics should appear here (http://www.trackdaydigitalimages.com/index.html) soon..
Just been for a ruby and some beers, just what was needed!!
Enjoyed that. Thanks all - next time I'll have to try and get out of commuter mode :p
Sophie, I didn't knpw you were going to go through Uxbridge on the way home. I pulled over cos I saw something flapping around. It was one of the straps holding a pannier to the footpeg.
I bet that cop car with the lights on just before the 25 5hit you up, it did me.
Biggest adrenaline rush of the day....
philbut
17-06-08, 10:46 AM
When / where is everyone going to post their picture. I have mine here at work but we might as well put em all together in one place?
Keep it in the TVSF section. If different threads get started, I'll amalgamate them into the first one that gets started.
Nick's got a section in Photos - wildly enough
philbut
17-06-08, 10:55 AM
OK, i'll find that. Couldn't see it earlier though. Will link to it...
Warthog
17-06-08, 11:03 AM
Oops sorry, didn't see this while I was posting them all up. I can amalgamate into one section if needed, but I thought the "photos" section was as good a place as any! :-P
StreetHawk
17-06-08, 11:05 AM
I have a few but they are very simliar to Nicks no won't post em..
Good pics though Nick :-)
philbut
17-06-08, 11:38 AM
Link to pictures...
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1540756&posted=1#post1540756
walkaboutandy
17-06-08, 05:34 PM
Nice pics!
It was a great day out and although my bikes a bit battered it was a good learning experience much better done on a track then a road. Good to see you all. Especially the ones I hadn't met before. Its always better to have actually meet the peeps you speak to on forums. I'll try and get out on a few more rides with you lot before the summer has passed and even maybe a make the journey to the Shire one Tuesday.
Did anyone else notice the fast and the inters got one more go more than us? I know our last go was 20 minutes long, but think it was bit cheeky...
Did anyone else notice the fast and the inters got one more go more than us? I know our last go was 20 minutes long, but think it was bit cheeky...
Yup I did. I'm quite sure they used the novices to make up lost time to ensure the other groups got the full 7 sessions. More than a cheek when you consider we had already lost a whole session.
I didn't notice but now you mention it. I wasn't very impressed by the way they ran it to be honest. One session less, one ended after a red flag on the first lap and the instructor farting about on the sighting laps. They also seemed to red flag every off which wasn't needed.
That said it was a blinding day!
:D
Trip to Warwick afterwards was good and as well as luggage for the Trumpet I got a brake light thrown in for free and a cup of tea.
Think it was about 3:50pm when we started our 20 minute session.
So really it would of been fairer to give before novice groups there full 15 minutes, take us to 4:20pm. Then give all 4 groups a 10 minute session.
StreetHawk
17-06-08, 09:17 PM
Think it was about 3:50pm when we started our 20 minute session.
So really it would of been fairer to give before novice groups there full 15 minutes, take us to 4:20pm. Then give all 4 groups a 10 minute session.
Agreed.. Some things could have been done better. Why did they red flag each session when someone left the track? Surely it should have been a yellow. If the rider is ok and the bike is in the litter or on the grass then they could wait till the session is over and then retrieve the bike. Fair enough, if the rider is hurt then stop the session and get the ambulance out.
Agreed.. Some things could have been done better. Why did they red flag each session when someone left the track? Surely it should have been a yellow. If the rider is ok and the bike is in the litter or on the grass then they could wait till the session is over and then retrieve the bike. Fair enough, if the rider is hurt then stop the session and get the ambulance out.
They tend to make a judgement on a case by case basis, if a bikes gone off into the litter, then another bike could come off at the same place and cause a worse accident than needed. They'll really only leave a rider out there if they're in a totally safe place.
StreetHawk
17-06-08, 09:36 PM
The official pics are up..
http://www.trackdaydigitalimages.com/rock16-06-2008.html
:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/nick.nat/l207.jpg
Git git git git git git git git git git.
Humph.
Double humph.
[-(
Beginners luck.
Considering how slow you went round the track, that is quite an impressive photo. :lol:
Only joking dude. Maybe I should have posed more :-?
StreetHawk
17-06-08, 10:36 PM
I didn't see the photographer till the end of the last session at the hairpin.. Tried to get kneedown but too much traffic (read- failed) and on the next lap, final one of the day, I got a proper scrape but he had buggered off :rolleyes:
StreetHawk
17-06-08, 10:39 PM
Considering how slow you went round the track, that is quite an impressive photo. :lol:
Only joking dude. Maybe I should have posed more :-?
I had my moments of madness! A couple of scares knocked me a bit and sometimes was happy just to take a nice line rather than trying to get past people. I was too polite to barge them out the way like some were :D
StreetHawk
17-06-08, 10:40 PM
Git git git git git git git git git git.
Humph.
Double humph.
[-(
Beginners luck.
:p
Just realised if you right click the small image you can save it without the watermark for use as an avatar. Nice.
:)
Warthog
18-06-08, 08:29 AM
Nick what a phenominal photo! You lucky git hahaha. Mine are not too bad, but as with Si, we seem to be leaning the bike more than hanging off (posing :-P). Good lean angles though!
KnightRider
18-06-08, 08:55 AM
£10 to anyone who can lean their bike over like this guy...(click click (http://trackdaydigitalimages.com/160608fgyr/pages/page_69.html))
I can do that... I did brake my thumb half a second later.
philbut
18-06-08, 09:03 AM
That would be Mr RS250 then I guess?
Lookin very good in that pic Nick. i think i was concentrating too hard on getting round the corners to remember to lean off the bike as I look pretty planted on the seat for my pictures. i ddin't even see the photographer lol.
Give me a set of slicks and I'll do the same.
KnightRider
18-06-08, 10:40 AM
:p
That is tidy cornering indeed Hawk man. My corners are pathetic in comparison.
flibble
18-06-08, 05:06 PM
There was some posts about doing another one...
There's good deal for Cadwell with FE at the moment - 25th Sept £59
http://www.focusedevents.com/event_list.asp?event_type=UK
(note the circuit saver deals work by encouraging people to book early and as more people book the price will go up)
Ok, it's a bit far for us, but an awesome track and one everyone should do once at least :D
KnightRider
18-06-08, 05:23 PM
There was some posts about doing another one...
There's good deal for Cadwell with FE at the moment - 25th Sept £59
http://www.focusedevents.com/event_list.asp?event_type=UK
(note the circuit saver deals work by encouraging people to book early and as more people book the price will go up)
Ok, it's a bit far for us, but an awesome track and one everyone should do once at least :D
I will be keeping my bike firmly on the road for now. Enjoyed the day but dont want to tempt fait until I can afford to crash her!
Cadwell's always reasonable, especially considering it's such a mad track. Seems the further North you go the cheaper they are. We can all camp in my parents back garden!
I'd definately be up for a Cadwell this year to beat away the demons. First trackday was at Cadwell along with my first off.
Spoke to my mate today. He's booked up Brands GP. £215!! Not blooming likely.
StreetHawk
18-06-08, 07:15 PM
How about Lydden Hill nr Canterbury on July 26th? It's 100 quid but nearer than most so less on petrol.. If we went to Cadwell it'd cost a lot more to get there.
Devil Biccy
18-06-08, 09:35 PM
How about Lydden Hill nr Canterbury on July 26th? It's 100 quid but nearer than most so less on petrol.. If we went to Cadwell it'd cost a lot more to get there.
Did Lydden last year it's a great small track just over a mile long with mostly right handers and 1 left hander. You can see the whole track from one vantage point. Bit of a distance as its only 12 miles from Dover!
KnightRider
19-06-08, 06:40 AM
How about Lydden Hill nr Canterbury on July 26th? It's 100 quid but nearer than most so less on petrol.. If we went to Cadwell it'd cost a lot more to get there.
Says the man who cant afford the AR08 :cool:
I was going for a later date purely as I have to get it past Jo. Not so sure I'd be able to get another one so soon. Especially when I need a new rear tyre and a new piston kit for the front callipers.
philbut
19-06-08, 07:52 AM
might be cheaper to get a set of calipers off fleabay and strip them Si? Piston kits aren't cheap (as I'm sure you know already). Guess thew SV only has 2 pistons per caliper but even so...
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