View Full Version : 16/06/08 - The TVSF Track Day Experience
KnightRider
04-05-08, 08:13 PM
Thought it would be useful to have a dedicated thread for the track day. I know we have the other where we discussed track days in general but this is specifically for all those who are actually attending on the 16th.
Hence - please vote on the poll so that we all know who is going and who is not.
Book here (http://www.trackdays.co.uk/calendar/find.aspx?d=2008-6-16&v=Rockingham)
Jon
StreetHawk
04-05-08, 08:54 PM
I've booked and looking forward to it. Read that Rockingham is a good track for first timers :-)
Jon - You getting a Power Ranger outfit then?
KnightRider
04-05-08, 09:16 PM
Borrowing Simon's one. Might invest in a proper outfit in the winter when prices are down.
OK so now that's two dedicated threads for the trackday.
As stated in the other thread, I have booked, will be attending and will blow you all away with my shoddy unskillful wobbly slow laps of the track.
flibble
05-05-08, 07:54 AM
Dan_uk and I are booked in too..
Last time I went to Brands, I forgot to do my leather zips up, was then in a fluster trying to do it up on the line as people were starting the session. doh.. so embarrassing and it's not very easy doing it whilst sat on the bike. There's always one.. me :mrgreen:
I got my confirmation today. Rock on. :smt003
StreetHawk
05-05-08, 06:02 PM
I got my confirmation today. Rock on. :smt003
Same as ..... Just need to get the time off work now! :p
Did we decide on getting a van? If it's 50-60 quid then should cost a 5er each or so..
philbut
05-05-08, 06:04 PM
Will get on the blower tomorrow and book. Looks like I'll have to keep the SV for a few more weeks then. i won't vote until I have a confirmed place though. I will be riding like Rossi (after ten pints and a blow to the head). I can't afford to crash again so probably quite sedate in all honesty.
KnightRider
06-05-08, 09:17 AM
Just booked the day off - cant wait.
Booked ... but your poll options suck.
Booked ... but your poll options suck.
Cool. And can't disagree either. I reckon all those mars bars he's been eating has fuddled his brain.
philbut
06-05-08, 12:25 PM
Just booked.
Sosha, did you have any issues with your Micron can at your last trackday - the dB limit is 105, that should be OK right?
I thought we could chat next week at the Shire meet regarding the logistical side of things.
Van hire and such like. So come equipped with some questions and hopefully some answers too. :wink:
Just booked.
Not according to the poll you haven't. I know it's a crap one but use it anyway. You can always wash your hands after if your feeling a little dirty. :lol:
philbut
06-05-08, 12:41 PM
OK, now I have polled. No confirmation yet though, so just assuming everything will go through.
Nick numbers best live up to his claims - I am waiting to see this Rossiesque riding :p
Just booked.
Sosha, did you have any issues with your Micron can at your last trackday - the dB limit is 105, that should be OK right?
Passed with flying colours and so did TSMs which was probably louder....
(did take a removeable baffle with me though and probably will again...)
Edit: Didn't need the baffle.
StreetHawk
06-05-08, 02:44 PM
OK, now I have polled. No confirmation yet though, so just assuming everything will go through.
Nick numbers best live up to his claims - I am waiting to see this Rossiesque riding :p
Tongue was firmly in cheek! There wasn't an option for slower than Mr Bean so I went the other way instead!
KnightRider
06-05-08, 03:10 PM
My poll options dont suck...oh wait, yes they do :-(
StreetHawk
06-05-08, 04:20 PM
Got a new rear tyre fitted today so i'm ready for the 'Rock' ;-)
Warthog
07-05-08, 11:51 AM
I have now booked! I am very excited and totaly scared.
Nick's patently obvious track day:
Session 1 = learn the track
Session 2 = fast
Session 3 = faster
Session 4 = crash
:( (must... control... competetive... urge)
My poll options dont suck...oh wait, yes they do :-(
Poll options edited slightly. :wink:
Thankyou.
Now voted
Day plan -
Session 1 = learn the track
Session 2 = learn the track
Session 3 = learn the track
Session 4 = learn the track
No sense of direction...
philbut
07-05-08, 02:15 PM
I thought the whole point was that there were no hedges and stuff to obscure your vision? Having said that, I did regularly take my own "unofficial" routes round MX tracks when I was a kid - ah, so thats what that bit of rope was trying to tell me...
I thought the whole point was that there were no hedges and stuff to obscure your vision? Having said that, I did regularly take my own "unofficial" routes round MX tracks when I was a kid - ah, so thats what that bit of rope was trying to tell me...
Good point will revise -
No short term memory me...
Now what was I saying?
Devil Biccy
08-05-08, 04:43 PM
I'm booked and got confirmation too can't wait
B U M P
Any more takers :?:
Warthog
12-05-08, 12:30 PM
I got my confirmation through today! :D
I also had a nightmare about doing it. We turned up and it was a little track like the ones they use for remote controlled cars. Did it anyway, hade a 1mph lowside and then found out my wheel rim was damaged so couldn't continue! Nightmare...
KnightRider
12-05-08, 02:00 PM
I got my confirmation through today! :D
I also had a nightmare about doing it. We turned up and it was a little track like the ones they use for remote controlled cars. Did it anyway, hade a 1mph lowside and then found out my wheel rim was damaged so couldn't continue! Nightmare...
What are you talking about? :smt119
Warthog
12-05-08, 03:52 PM
What are you talking about? :smt119
A nightmare! A real dictionary-definition nightmare! I don't mean "man, that shopping was a total nightmare". Thats why it doesn't make sense!
walkaboutandy
13-05-08, 06:45 PM
Booked the trackday but not recieved confirmation yet.
I chose option 1 as I will riding like Rossi........ Mr. Rossi
http://www.bozzetto.com/Rossi/rossi2.gif
Therefore I will be riding like a muppet, accidentally going sideways, and probably backing it into a tyrewall!
So, if you guys hire a recovery van then I don't mind chipping in, just in case.
I have also persuaded a mate to come and so there will be a TL thou joining us too.
Just so everyone is clear about transport arrangements.
After speaking with a few at the Shire on Tuesday and subsequent conversations after...
There will be no recovery van being taken. It would basically mean hiring a van for 4 days which is excessive for a single track day.
The track will allow free storage of your motorcycle should you not be able to ride it home.
There will be two spare seats within 4 wheeled vehicles and the obvious selection of pillion seats to choose from. So getting back home after the event should not be an issue.
This would also mean the hire of a van for a single day should it be required to go back and collect the bike(s).
Mari & Dan have kindly offered to use their "track day" van to go back and recover the bike(s). This is assuming I guess if they are available on the same day as you.
That is all.
Alas it turns out I'm aleady booked for this day, so can't do Rockingham.
Bum.
Well it's looking like I'm joining you lot on this one. Lovely jubbly. Is the Rock anti-clockwise?
Gonna book as soon as I can.
:)
Devil Biccy
19-05-08, 07:01 AM
Well it's looking like I'm joining you lot on this one. Lovely jubbly. Is the Rock anti-clockwise?
Gonna book as soon as I can.
:)
Grrrrreat! I think it is the only Anti-clock track around in England.
Well it's looking like I'm joining you lot on this one. Lovely jubbly. Is the Rock anti-clockwise?
Gonna book as soon as I can.
:)
No - it does have a lot of Left handers though
Odd sort of place - kind of in the middle of an industrial estate.
Edit: and the diner is a bit of a walk and not open til 11. If anyone driving can bring a kettle - I'll bring the teabags...bring your own mugs prob not a bad idea either....
flibble
19-05-08, 01:30 PM
Edit: and the diner is a bit of a walk and not open til 11. If anyone driving can bring a kettle - I'll bring the teabags...bring your own mugs prob not a bad idea either....
We can carry stuff there, will bring some mugs & bicckies.. so if anyone wants to make tea they're welcome :D
philbut
19-05-08, 01:52 PM
i don't know if they are still on the market, but Nescafe used to do a coffee in a can thing where you pulled a tab on the bottom of the cup and it mixed two chemicals which had an exothermic reaction - one instant hot coffee! Might see if I can find em for the pit lane (as I will definatly be needing a brew post session)
philbut
19-05-08, 04:02 PM
What, it's just coffee? :smt017
EDIT- maybe I should have said that the chemicals don't mix with the coffee lol
I had one of those at Reading one year. It was no worse than any other instant coffee, and the whole instant-heating thing was dead handy when in a tent on a cold morning.
Jo is coming in the car. We have a camp stove, kettle and stuff. Don't know what the rule is about having a stove on the go just outside the pits :?:
Jo is coming in the car. We have a camp stove, kettle and stuff. Don't know what the rule is about having a stove on the go just outside the pits :?:
Electricity be free - power points in garages....:cool:
Electricity be free - power points in garages....:cool:
Well in that case we really are sorted. Do they have water there as well :?: Stupid questions I guess, but I have never been on a track day before so have no frikken idea. If not I have two collapsible water containers.
We can carry stuff there, will bring some mugs & bicckies.. so if anyone wants to make tea they're welcome :D
Coolio - arrived slightly frosted yesterday to find no burger van which meant...........
NO TEA TILL 11am. :pale:
(Not pretty)
Have got a kettle I could bring but it holds, like, 1 cup and tastes mainly of plastic... :p
I reckon between Mari & Dan and Jo & I, we should be able to cater for everyones needs. :cool:
Well in that case we really are sorted. Do they have water there as well :?:
Yep...
I didn't book today cos I didn't know what groups people were in. Well? What groups are people in? (You people, not just people).
:)
I didn't book today cos I didn't know what groups people were in. Well? What groups are people in? (You people, not just people).
:)
Don't know about anyone else but I'm in the virgin (commonly know as novice) group.
StreetHawk
19-05-08, 09:03 PM
I reckon between Mari & Dan and Jo & I, we should be able to cater for everyones needs. :cool:
This is all coming together nicely :D
StreetHawk
19-05-08, 09:04 PM
I didn't book today cos I didn't know what groups people were in. Well? What groups are people in? (You people, not just people).
:)
All TVSF are in Novice..*
* Don't quote me on this, I'm guessing :D
StreetHawk
19-05-08, 09:08 PM
I got a few questions -
Do we need to remove our numberplates?
Do all lights have to be taped up or just headlight?
Will my can need to have the baffle in?
Mirrors must be removed?
Is anyone planning on bringing a selection of tools or shall we all just bring what we think we will need?
That is all.... for now!
You shouldn't have to do any of them. Mirrors are best off po at least folded in so you don't look in them. speedo can be taped up so you don't look at it, number plate is personal choice (plus it's been said insurers have noted these before) and noise level is very high. Might be worth bringing your baffle in case you get pulled in though. They don't often noise test before going on track but they might do drive bys. Headlight only has to be taped up of it's made of glass as far as I know. I just take the tools to take my bits off which should cover most things anyway but there'll always be someone if you're really stuck.
:)
StreetHawk
19-05-08, 09:21 PM
Cheers mate, my plate is stuck on so will leave it as is.. The can isn't very loud for an unbaffled can so I think that'll be alright too. Good tip about the speedo, no need to know how fast you are going is there? Does a pit lane speed limit apply??
Yeah. They'll tell you all about stuff like that at the briefing.
Don't worry, all will become very clear on the day. Sometimes it's a bit of a panic getting there, doing the briefing and prepping the bike for track but if you haven't got a lot to do it should be fine. I would say to get booked in as soon as you can so you don't waste time queing. If it's hot be prepared to drop your tyre pressures a bit to make the most of your grip. Tyres get so much warmer on the track you won't believe it.
:)
Top tip: If you want decent photos from the trackside photographers.....
Turn off your headlights! Or disconnect them (and tape them if you want)
The extra light from the headlights messes with the exposure of the pics. OK, it's saveable in photoshop, but it makes for a nicer pic if you don't have your lights on :)
walkaboutandy
19-05-08, 10:49 PM
Has everyone thats booked received a detailed confirmation? Its been 10 days since I booked and all I have received is a 'thank you for booking' type mail. I've emailed that Dan Jones dude but no reply as of yet. :(
Things I'm planning to take on the track day are:
*Full tank of petrol
*Tape
*Tyre pressure gauge
*Lots to drink and some snacks
*Hopefully my mates stick-on video camera
There's a monkey coming too now! Yippee! Looks like an interesting track. Can't wait to see if I can go left as well as right. Booked into novice. There are few spaces left in novice and more in the intermediate.
:)
Has everyone thats booked received a detailed confirmation? Its been 10 days since I booked and all I have received is a 'thank you for booking' type mail. I've emailed that Dan Jones dude but no reply as of yet. :(
Mine turned up in my trash folder...
flibble
20-05-08, 12:25 PM
Things we'll bring....
- Kettle, some mugs and coffee/tea making stuff.
- Pressure gauge
- Foot pump so if anyone reduces their tyre pressure, can then pump up for ride home
- Limited selection of tools
Give us a shout if you can think of anything else we can carry for anyone.
Warthog
20-05-08, 08:14 PM
I can't turn my headlights off, they are permantly on. Unless i open her up and do some surgery. I clicked on the "never been to the track before" option and it put me in the novice group, bloody cheek :D
Looks like everyone will have everything covered, should be good! Do people do tyre pressures before going on? Or do normal road pressures suffice?
StreetHawk
20-05-08, 08:29 PM
I can't turn my headlights off, they are permantly on. Unless i open her up and do some surgery. I clicked on the "never been to the track before" option and it put me in the novice group, bloody cheek :D
Looks like everyone will have everything covered, should be good! Do people do tyre pressures before going on? Or do normal road pressures suffice?
Tape over em... :thumbsup:
I can't turn my headlights off, they are permantly on. Unless i open her up and do some surgery.
"surgery"?
How many seconds can it take to reach into the back of the headlight and disconnect it?
Don't just tape over them, pull the connections to the bulbs. If you put tape of the lit bulb, the glue will melt onto your lens :)
"surgery"?
How many seconds can it take to reach into the back of the headlight and disconnect it?
He has a naked so need to undo the screw to remove the headlight from the headlight bowl. So some "surgery" required. I reckon that'll total about 90 of them there seconds.
walkaboutandy
20-05-08, 10:16 PM
Doesn't a naked have a light switch? Or is it broken on? :scratch:
Mine turned up in my trash folder...
Had a look and its not there either. I'll have to find a number and have a word tomorrow.
Pull the fuse pull the fuse!
:smt026
Really looking forward to this....
Bit of an early start though :smt087
:smt026
Really looking forward to this....
Bit of an early start though :smt087
You cheated, you've already been this year. Well we now expect you to show everyone the way round and the lines to take. :wink:
At this rate I wont be going. I still haven't had any details yet and I was first to book. :mad:
At this rate I wont be going. I still haven't had any details yet and I was first to book. :mad:
Chase them - their site said chase'em too.
Email confirmation I had turned up in my trash folder a couple of days later...
Tom Jones - Trackdays.co.uk booking receipt:*****
With an attached doc that telss you what time you need to sign on...
Warthog
21-05-08, 03:00 PM
I am a busy man, my 90 seconds is worth a good £7.50 at least! Ok I will unplug it. It does require 2 bolts undoing though, not trivial :-P
Andy, the later pointy nakeds just have it on full time, no option to turn it off.
I now have my confirmation. I've actually had it since the 5th but they sent it again anyway. :oops:
Warthog
22-05-08, 12:12 PM
Well its good to know you are a definite anyway! I still can't get any camping confirmation, either busy or not answering when I try...
Does anyone know the times or has anyone had an itinerary for the day?
Does anyone know the times or has anyone had an itinerary for the day?
Sign on 07:45 - 08:15
Mandatory briefing is directly after the sign on.
You will need your full, unrestricted bike licence and complete any relevant indemnity forms. Bring a copy of the receipt as proof of purchase.
All riders are required to wear a helmet, full or 2-piece zip together leathers, gloves and boots.
Novice riders may be required to wear a fluorescent bib which will be supplied
If you do not receive a secondary information pack from your host, details on directions and accommodation can be found on TrackDays website.
Spectators welcome free of charge but no kids allowed in the pits area.
No refunds or credit will be given for any cancellation made.
Have a great day.
metalmonkey
27-05-08, 10:15 AM
Room for a soho guy? I just called them up, loads of space left in all groups and its cheap ace!
I will drive the van up with the bike in the back, so if anyone wants stuff bringing up then let me know. Though it will have to be dropped off in Harrow or the day before at my folks house. I just need to book the day off work then I will be good to go.
Room for a soho guy? I just called them up, loads of space left in all groups and its cheap ace!
I just need to book the day off work then I will be good to go.
All good - which bike?
metalmonkey
27-05-08, 11:12 AM
The track bike if its working otherwise the road bike, at the moment all my gear is everywhere! Just got back from europe and moving this w/end, so I hope to get it done asap!
Two weeks - or 1week and 6 and a bit days...
:cool:
Eeek. And the SV still isn't fixed.
Devil Biccy
02-06-08, 05:16 PM
I'm struggling to undo one bolt from the rear footrest as I need to replace with another that has an exhaust mounting bracket, then book in for an MOT or Use the pointy and loan BA the "old style R&G" if the SV gets fixed
I'm struggling to undo one bolt from the rear footrest as I need to replace with another that has an exhaust mounting bracket, then book in for an MOT or Use the pointy and loan BA the "old style R&G" if the SV gets fixed
I thought you didn't have the old style, but if you do, cool. For purely selfish reasons, I hope you don't get it fixed and sorted in time and have to take the pointy. Sorry, my bad. :oops:
philbut
02-06-08, 06:12 PM
What is the problem with the SV Si? I know you need an R&G but what else is up with it?
I have now cured my electrical gremlins (fingers crossed) so i just need a new rear tyre now + oil change and I'm ready!
Clutch doing bad things and for some reason I can't get the chain and sprockets to align.
I think the alignment issue has been resolved. I am led to believe it is the carrier bolts which have been over tightened.
A suspect push rod for the clutch but waiting to hear about that.
StreetHawk
03-06-08, 11:52 AM
Better get your bikes sorted.. Under 2 weeks to kick off. I'm waiting on 2 parts , missing a bank sensor and need a new spring pad.. then I'll be ready :-) Apart from the big box of riding talent that i've been waiting on for a while now.. ;-)
Looking forward to this.. What we doing re riding up together on the sunday? How about meeting at Fox's around lunchtime, those coming from further south could meet at the Shire beforehand..
flibble
03-06-08, 12:06 PM
We were doing some work on Dan's bike last night, to convert his into track only bike. Only problem is we can't get one of the R&G bungs off to remove the fairing as the stem bolt has been threaded!!
He's going to try something else tonight, fingers crossed.
Hope you all get bikes sorted too, not long now!
philbut
03-06-08, 12:06 PM
Better get your bikes sorted.. Under 2 weeks to kick off. I'm waiting on 2 parts , missing a bank sensor and need a new spring pad.. then I'll be ready :-) Apart from the big box of riding talent that i've been waiting on for a while now.. ;-)
Looking forward to this.. What we doing re riding up together on the sunday? How about meeting at Fox's around lunchtime, those coming from further south could meet at the Shire beforehand..
Sounds good to me mate. Yeah, the Valentino skill package I ordered hasn't appeared yet either - I guess they must be on backorder. Ah well.
I guess we should plan a route as it will be REALLY dull just to ride up the motorway. could ride the FOT from aylesbury then get on the A43 to Northampton then carry on past to Kettering then a6003 to corby and rockingham. Mostly a roads but better than the M40
We were doing some work on Dan's bike last night, to convert his into track only bike. Only problem is we can't get one of the R&G bungs off to remove the fairing as the stem bolt has been threaded!!
I had a similar degree of fun last night fitting a proper tail tidy. Whichever previous owner was responsible for the sawn-off monstrosity it exhibited has managed to do away with the reg plate light completely and the nuts holding the indicators on were seized good and proper - so much so that one of the bolts tore itself completely out of the indicator housing. Might be a job for Mr Araldite.
flibble
03-06-08, 12:18 PM
I had a similar degree of fun last night fitting a proper tail tidy. Whichever previous owner was responsible for the sawn-off monstrosity it exhibited has managed to do away with the reg plate light completely and the nuts holding the indicators on were seized good and proper - so much so that one of the bolts tore itself completely out of the indicator housing. Might be a job for Mr Araldite.
hmm, not sure that'll work with crash bung.. lol
I also did some fiberglass mending on his track fairings. Darn good job I'd say.. (reckon I need to get good at that :rolleyes:)
Warthog
03-06-08, 01:02 PM
Yeah I could meet at foxes for the ride up, might be nice! I need to go tent shopping soon....
StreetHawk
03-06-08, 04:56 PM
Sounds good to me mate. Yeah, the Valentino skill package I ordered hasn't appeared yet either - I guess they must be on backorder. Ah well.
I guess we should plan a route as it will be REALLY dull just to ride up the motorway. could ride the FOT from aylesbury then get on the A43 to Northampton then carry on past to Kettering then a6003 to corby and rockingham. Mostly a roads but better than the M40
I'd go along with that, any route but the M40 sounds good to me..
I think Jo will be taking Nathan in the car and I will be taking Meg on the bike. We are looking at going up Sat morning and camping for a couple of nights. Making a weekend of the whole thing.
In other words, don't wait for me, I'll already be there. :lol:
metalmonkey
03-06-08, 11:21 PM
At the moment I can't come cause I have to do Sunday night shift so finish 6am,I will try next week again to see if they budge with the day off. But I don't think will, I know I will geto work with everyone on and nothing happening. Its a Sunday nothing tends to go down!
Bummer - swap it for a saturday night? queue of takers for that'd prob stretch out the door...
metalmonkey
06-06-08, 11:51 AM
Bummer - swap it for a saturday night? queue of takers for that'd prob stretch out the door...
Nah my team is on all of that w/end I have last option so I'll go find my boss at some and see what he says!
Weather for Monday according to Metcheck...
Showers.
StreetHawk
11-06-08, 11:13 AM
Weather for Monday according to Metcheck...
Showers.
:(
Warthog
11-06-08, 12:05 PM
Hmm, its still too far away to comment I hope, usually weather reports oscillate a lot.
Warthog
11-06-08, 12:09 PM
Hmmm, for me it says no rain, 0.1mm, very little cloud cover and 18 degrees! Seems perfect!
Devil Biccy
11-06-08, 12:21 PM
Sunny weather would be nice, a little drizzle ok but riding in the P***ng rain that's not fun!
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