View Full Version : Lydden Track Day reminder! - 5th August 2006
rictus01
11-06-06, 11:53 PM
As you can't add to Dans thread (http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=39663) you can here.
Come on people book up.
Here's something to give you a flavour.
http://upload4.postimage.org/377915/playing.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/377915/photo_hosting.html)
Cheers Mark.
Just booked now, thanks for the reminder Rictus :oops:
Can't wait :D :D
coombest
12-06-06, 10:54 AM
I would love to go but unfortunately it's the same weekend as Brands Hatch World Superbikes and I shall be standing trackside, in a boiler suit in a fetching shade of orange!!
sharriso74
12-06-06, 12:13 PM
Can't find the 100% website are they still running?
rictus01
12-06-06, 01:04 PM
Can't find the 100% website are they still running?
alway one :roll:
use the link and go to DANs thread for details
sharriso74
14-06-06, 07:09 AM
Can't find the 100% website are they still running?
alway one :roll:
use the link and go to DANs thread for details
Doh booked now.
rictus01
14-06-06, 08:37 AM
some stuff I wrote in another thread.
Lydden, great track, but not for the speed freaks, Small and twisty, I’ve used this track for the last 10 years or so as somewhere people can learn cornering technique and practice it in safety.
I’ve taken nearly 200 people on their first trackday here, and of those three have crashed, however those three I believe would have crashed anywhere as they all had their own ideas and wouldn’t listen (so you knew it was going to happen).
I’ve found people have two main concerns on their first trackday.
1. They don’t want to trash their bike.
2. They don’t want to make a fool of themselves.
The first can be avoided by taking some simple steps
a. Good prep, make sure your bike has plenty of rubber (tyres not shagged) and brakes, and isn’t leaking anything.
b. You listen to the rider briefing.
c. It’s not a race, view the day as a way of improving your riding, get it right and you’ll end up faster anyway.
d. Take a bib (orange or some other bright colour) for the first couple of sessions, OK not the most flattering of garments, but everyone will give you more room, so you won’t have to worry about anyone behind you.
e. Use the staff, there are normally at least a couple of staff riders there, who are more than willing to follow you around, then lead you through the right lines on a session, just ask.
f. Remember to warm-up your tyres before pushing at any of the corners (see b above)
g. Take one corner at a time, sounds simple I know, but you’ve got all day, try getting one corner right, not fast, just right, coast around the rest of the track and try it again, (the great thing about Lydden is the fact you are back at that corner fairly soon, so can remember where you entered last time and try something a bit different this go).
h. Once you are happy with that corner move on to the next, then the next and so on, by lunchtime you’ll have a complete lap under your belt.
The second,
Well you can guarantee this by doing some of these things,
a. Trying to show your mates how good you are.
b. Not listening (Yea, Yea, that’s just for those that can’t ride).
c. Not bothering to setup your bike or checking anything beforehand.
d. Worrying about the “inferior” bike overtaking you.
The day,
Early start, track time normally starts at about 9 am, but you need to be registered by 8 am (driving lisence required), riders briefing somewhere in between, (they will also look over your bike and kit to make sure you’re both safe to go on the track).
Normally divided up into three groups, Novice, Intermediate, and fast. Don’t let it worry you the novice group will be more than enough your first time (some tracks you have to go in the novice if you’ve never been there before).
Each group has 20 minutes track time, then 40 minutes off, throughout the day. A break of an hour for lunch the back on until about 5 ish.
Tea and food are they the normal burgers, bangers and fried stuff with chips.
They do have other things there as well like tyres and sometimes suspension setup guys.
The track
No big straights to speak of, but it does have a hill, a hairpin, a 90 degree and so on.
It’s primarily a cornering and braking circuit.
The SV works well here, and you get the chance to practice all the cornering basics.
Start off slow; getting the corners and braking right will end up making you faster anyway.
Be prepared for “hero” like smelted tyres, as this always comes as a surprise to the first timers.
Just on Lynw point
they really don't put up with people riding out of group [eg experienced riders who should be in the intermediates going in the novice so they "win" every time] or any dangerous riding .
Most organizers will move people from a group ( both faster and slower) following a warning, I’ve ridden in the novice group loads of time, as I’m with the people I came with and we all get to chat at the same time after, the price I pay is not to be able to go around at brake neck speed within that group, if you’re sensible it’s not a problem.
If you feel you need to be in a faster group, go and ask, if they can they will normally move you (although they may point out you’re not as fast as you think), also if you are concerned someone else in your group is dangerous, just have a wood and they will keep an eye on them and move/warn then if needed.
.
Cheers Mark.
having chatted to Mark about this, I am well up for it. Will do the signing up bit in a mo.
booked but asked about race cans and was told 90db is that a race can high or road legal high
oh yes, race cans. mine's a bit of a rumbler - hope it'll be ok :?
Flamin_Squirrel
16-06-06, 10:32 AM
oh yes, race cans. mine's a bit of a rumbler - hope it'll be ok :?
I've only done 2 track days, but neither of them bothered to give the bikes a quick once over to check for fluid leaks etc. I doubt they'll bother with a sound meter!
lukemillar
20-06-06, 12:44 PM
Just booked - first trackday! Looking forward to it and meeting you lot!
Luke
rictus01
23-06-06, 11:18 AM
Times marching on people, I've booked and PM'd Dan, have you???????
Cheers Mark.
Flamin_Squirrel
23-06-06, 11:28 AM
Is there a limit to how late we can book? I'd like to join in, but it'll be dictated by fund situation nearer the time.
rictus01
23-06-06, 12:32 PM
Is there a limit to how late we can book? I'd like to join in, but it'll be dictated by fund situation nearer the time.
there's a fixed number of places, and a weekend track session for £90 is cheap, so I'd expect them to go by the day, the sooner you book the less likely disappointment is, you could however leave it and see if there are any drop outs or vacancies on the day.
Cheers Mark.
What what.. how do we book? I want a go!
BernardBikerchick
26-06-06, 05:37 PM
sounds cool will see for now not sure at mo !!
bbc :lol: :lol:
Called them today (29/6/06) and was informed that there are still places left, could not give me a figure but said that there were more than 10 still available.
Called them today (29/6/06) and was informed that there are still places left, could not give me a figure but said that there were more than 10 still available.
But did you book?
Me and Sam are booked, pull your fingers out, book and PM Sudox :wink:
Blue_SV650S
14-07-06, 08:09 AM
Guys, I am going to book onto this today, what group is everyone else in?
rictus01
14-07-06, 09:02 AM
Guys, I am going to book onto this today, what group is everyone else in?
As far as I'm aware everyone is going in the novice group, ever myself.
Cheers Mark.
sharriso74
14-07-06, 09:33 AM
Won't be there now :( :( My hand doesn't have the cast taken off for another 5 weeks.
Won't be there now :( :( My hand doesn't have the cast taken off for another 5 weeks.
Did you book? Do they allow cancelations?
Blue_SV650S
14-07-06, 04:40 PM
I'm booked ... booked into the biggners too so we will all be together 8)
How many of us will there be now??
ooo - just seen this. Are non area rope ins allowed?
BernardBikerchick
15-07-06, 09:26 AM
deffo a no no for me :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Blue_SV650S
15-07-06, 10:19 AM
ooo - just seen this. Are non area rope ins allowed?
Well I am technically a 'South West Surfer' but I think everyone would agree ‘the more the merrier’?!!? Get booked on :)
Devil Biccy
19-07-06, 09:15 AM
I only just get back from my hols the day before, so I may come and watch if they allow spectators, who knows if there are cancellations on the day then I may even have a go so long as I can get trackday insurance for the bike
Anyone know a reasonably priced company for trackday insurance and roughly what the cost might be?
rictus01
19-07-06, 09:17 AM
so long as I can get trackday insurance for the bike
Anyone know a reasonably priced company for trackday insurance and roughly what the cost might be?
:laughat:
Won't be there now :( :( My hand doesn't have the cast taken off for another 5 weeks.
Did you book? Do they allow cancelations?
He told me he cancelled no problem - might get more difficult nearer the time though.
Devil Biccy
19-07-06, 11:20 AM
so long as I can get trackday insurance for the bike
Anyone know a reasonably priced company for trackday insurance and roughly what the cost might be?
:laughat:
What's funny the fact I'm looking for insurance or reasonably priced trackday insurance?
sharriso74
19-07-06, 11:23 AM
:smt088 :smt088 :smt088
3 more weeks until the cast comes off.
Anyone fancy the Brands GP circuit on 23rd August it's a weekday but they've got a day and an evening session?
coombest
19-07-06, 02:21 PM
:smt088 :smt088 :smt088
3 more weeks until the cast comes off.
Anyone fancy the Brands GP circuit on 23rd August it's a weekday but they've got a day and an evening session?
Would love to but I fear I may not be able to afford it... I have 2 track evenings to do in august as well but they're free!!!
Oh - and the evening session is only on the Indy circuit. (Noise restrictions come in at something like 6pm at Brands for thr GP circuit as it is sooooo close to people's houses! (The flag post on Sterlings is about 2' from the track and 2' from the end of someone's back garden!!!)
Flamin_Squirrel
20-07-06, 11:27 AM
so long as I can get trackday insurance for the bike
Anyone know a reasonably priced company for trackday insurance and roughly what the cost might be?
:laughat:
What's funny the fact I'm looking for insurance or reasonably priced trackday insurance?
Both. A track day insurance policy you're looking at £150, and that'll only cover you if you completely destroy your bike (engine/frame damage) - it wont cover cosmetic damage. I think they have outrageous excesses too.
If you're that worried about damaging your bike, hire another.
Devil Biccy
21-07-06, 10:57 PM
Thanks for the advice might just think about hiring another bike may work out cheaper!
Thanks for the advice might just think about hiring another bike may work out cheaper!
Take the SV, it's what your use to.
This is the way I look at it:
Hireing a bike, anywhere from 120+ a day, plus a deposit, up to £500, if you trash there bike.
Your would have to have a really nasty crash to brake an SV to the tune of 720+quid...
Just a thought...
Dan
Blue_SV650S
22-07-06, 09:41 PM
What costs if you have a minor off is the fairings, mirrors, indicators etc and possibly the exhaust.
A good idea is to get some track plastic. Not necessarily a race fairing or anything, but you can get some 2nd hand/damaged fairings, that won’t look pretty but will be there, take the headlight, indicators and mirrors off, sling some R&Gs on there, get a damaged exhaust to put on too and to be honest there isn’t a lot more to damage!!! Lets face it if at that point you have an off that would damage anything else than you have already taken off/replaced, then you are probably going to be concerned with things other than your bike!!!
If nothing else it will put your mind at rest that you have taken precautions and you will enjoy the day more. Remember crashing at a trackday is a rarity, not a necessity!! :lol:
Im booked in, now just to sort out some tyres, possably at a strech the fairing on my bike, new frame sliders and a few other bits.
Re track day insurance.
Is it a given that you just repair your own bike even if you think someone else was to blame/at fault?
Touch wood this question won't arise!!
Tim in Belgium
25-07-06, 03:45 PM
What time is the start for this event? Going to head over from Belgium and was trying to work out what time to book onto the tunnel, and whether to come across the night before?
Or can anyone recommend a cheap B&B in the area, don't care about quality, as long as it is quiet!
8 am start, a few of us are camping at the track, someone's in B&B
Tim in Belgium
25-07-06, 03:56 PM
Booked, woo hoo.
Now trying to work out what is the most sensible time to arrive, see you all in less than 2 weeks time, I'll finally get to meet some others off sv650.org, perhaps I should be scared :wink:
Cheers,
Tim
Blue_SV650S
25-07-06, 04:22 PM
That’s cool you have booked on Tim :thumleft:
Signing on is at 8am, so you need to be there for that. I'd suggest getting there no later than 7:30am so that things aren't a rush.
On a different note, is anyone able to make up some nametags or something so we know who is who?? :)
On a different note, is anyone able to make up some nametags or something so we know who is who?? :)
I dont need one. My bike is easly recognisable.
Tim in Belgium
25-07-06, 06:35 PM
Two quick questions:
1. Is the track clockwise or anti clockwise?
2. How far from the track is the nearest petrol station, or is there one there?
Cheers,
Tim
Blue_SV650S
25-07-06, 07:44 PM
Two quick questions:
1. Is the track clockwise or anti clockwise?
2. How far from the track is the nearest petrol station, or is there one there?
Cheers,
Tim
I made a Lydden related thread, it might interest you?
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=41795&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
In it I posted a Lydden onboard video, it’ll give to a heads up on what to expect. It might even give you 'wood' ... it did me ... :lol:
http://www.ironmaiden.com/test/lydden_onboard.mpg (27mb)
But to simply answer your question … clockwise.
There are services down the A2 a couple of miles away from the circuit (according to an old copy of Autoroute I have got).
anyone else traveling down from london
Ok, we’ve got a week to go!
The following is not ment to be patronising or telling people how to suck eggs, but it's worth just checking the following:
Have just chatted to a nice lady at Lydden race circuit to confirm:
<Edit>You must bring your full Driving Licence (Photo part only will be fine, EU licences also fine Tim :wink: )
</Edit>
The noise limit is set at ~95dB, though in her words “We don’t actively test for noise” so as long as you’re bike isn’t running without an end can you should be ok. That said if you have a removable baffle I’d be inclined to bring it as making one out of a coke can is a real waste of 30minutes
Leathers MUST be worn, 2 piece are fine as long as they zip together, gloves and boots must be suitable, full face helmets with ACU stickers too. If in any doubt, phone ahead on the number in the main thread.
In addition I would strongly recommend everyone takes an hour or so out of their weekend and checks their bikes over. Track miles are hard miles, and while they won’t kill a healthy bike if any of the following are due being replaced I would do it before the trackday rather than after:
Oil: Level must be good, should not be overdue a change. There is no point throwing away oil with 2000 miles of use, but if you’re due to have it changed in about 200 miles I’d be inclined to change it before Saturday.
Brake pads: Plenty of wear in all pads (front & rear)
Coolant level: Correct?
Chain: Correct tension, no tight spots or major signs of wear.
Tyres: If it’s a little squared off it’ll be fine, but make sure that there are no cracks, splits etc and there’s plenty of tread left.
Brake fluid: check levels.
In short just do a general MOT type look over the bike, if there are any issues far better to find them now than ½ way through the day! :wink:
Yep, thanks for the reminder. I need to do an oil change and get sone tires.
Apart from that my bike is race prepped with the removal of two bolts and a little gaffa tape.
Tim in Belgium
28-07-06, 10:02 AM
Useful checklist/reminders, all common sense but things can be forgotten in the excitement leading up to a track day.
Also remember to keep hydrated/fed, it's amazing what a track day can take out of you especially in this kind of heat, quite useful building site tip is to freeze some drink the night before, then it defrosts during the day keeping cool.
So for those of you camping not too many beers the night before :wink:
Saturday is prep day for me, back in the UK again next week with work, flying back to belgium just so I can bring my bike back to the UK for a trackday, twisted but it's the way the world works. Going to bring camera and helmet camera too. Anyone know if they're fine with this at Lydden? As there is no point lugging it across if I can't use it.
I can phone later on today and find out Tim, I've already called the nice woman twice this morning and she knows my name as I was making sure I was in the Novice group to be with you lovely peeps (not at all because I haven't done a track day for a year and never been to Lydd and quite frankly may find I'm not all that quick :roll: :oops: )
All of this means she can probably get a restraining order against me :lol:
Good thoughts about food and drink, hadn't thought that far ahead :oops:
Blue_SV650S
28-07-06, 10:30 AM
Good tips, the crucial one is the Driving licence, no licence no ride!!
Also remember to take some cash, or your CC to buy petrol. You WILL need to fill up, at least once, maybe more. I suggest you fill the tank to the brim before arriving at the track.
I’d say 1 tank should last you about 3 sessions, mibbie 4 sessions if in the novice, so you might be ok until lunch?
There is nothing more annoying than a session being stopped because someone has run out of fuel!! It’s a long push to the petrol station too :lol:
Oh and another tip, if the weather is like it is now you will be sweating profusely, even if it is not you will be sweating profusely :lol: it might be worth bringing an AM and PM t-shirt. Or what I do is have 2 in the day, and swap them over after every session, this way you always have a dry top to put on.
just a quick question about tyres: my rear tyre is just about on the wear indicators on the centre of the tread (plenty of meat on the edges :oops: ). Do I replace it this weekend, or take it to the track next weekend and even it up a bit before replacement?
I would probably opt for getting as much as possible out of your old tyre. But you might want to get rid of your chicken strips for the life of your next tyre all in it's first week?
just a quick question about tyres: my rear tyre is just about on the wear indicators on the centre of the tread (plenty of meat on the edges :oops: ). Do I replace it this weekend, or take it to the track next weekend and even it up a bit before replacement?
Tyre profile must be shagged, squared off. Prolly best to get a new one.
The squared-off-ishness can be felt, and probably isn't ideal for a trackday riding, so the replacement Viper Sport has been ordered from FWR, Kennington. £112 inc. fitting.
The squared-off-ishness can be felt, and probably isn't ideal for a trackday riding, so the replacement Viper Sport has been ordered from FWR, Kennington. £112 inc. fitting.
I was looking at getting a set of Avon Vipers £187 for the pair fitted though at FWR. Not cheep.
TSM, do you mean that the Avons aren't cheap, or that FWR aren't cheap? One of the guys at FWR has an SV with Viper Sports on it (and no chicken strips!) and recommended the 65 or 70 profile front. I have found them to be decent tyres although I haven't had the chance to push them as hard as I would like when cornering. Under braking they are superb, and when I first got them I ended up doing a stoppie to avoid a stray pedestrian before they had been scrubbed in at all.
New tyres are just awsome :D
I did a similar thing on a brand new set of Diablo Stradas in the wet, managed to stop way harder than with the old 207s. It's just the new tyre thing :wink:
That said I'll be doing the trackday on that same set of diablo stradas, only got 10,500 miles on them, they're still good 8)
TSM, do you mean that the Avons aren't cheap, or that FWR aren't cheap? One of the guys at FWR has an SV with Viper Sports on it (and no chicken strips!) and recommended the 65 or 70 profile front. I have found them to be decent tyres although I haven't had the chance to push them as hard as I would like when cornering. Under braking they are superb, and when I first got them I ended up doing a stoppie to avoid a stray pedestrian before they had been scrubbed in at all.
Avon Viper tyres are not cheep, plus FWR can never make their mind up on price. The fitting cost sometimes varies depending on who you speak to & the boss is just plain grumpy. Yep i spoke to the guy at FWR with the SV, he did not know about the forum when i saw him last.
Blue_SV650S
28-07-06, 08:31 PM
just a quick question about tyres: my rear tyre is just about on the wear indicators on the centre of the tread (plenty of meat on the edges :oops: ). Do I replace it this weekend, or take it to the track next weekend and even it up a bit before replacement?
I’d get a new set, the bike will handle and grip much better with new rubber and you will get much more enjoyment out of the day.
You will not be wearing any of the bits you use on the road, so its not like you are wearing out a new tyre, just means you will have used it all come its end :thumbsup: . And as has been noted, you will have some cool looking edges next time you ride down the pub!! :lol:
Well, I got a few strange looks and comments because I wanted to change the tyre before it was completely 'slick' in the centre... However, it feels heaps better now, and after a long scrub in ride today I am ready! :twisted:
Now, how abouts the london peeps that are travling on the day to meetup somplace and trek down?
Just phoned up and confirmed that the use of Filming and timing equipment is ok "provided it is securely mounted" So Tim & Blue_ you can film away to your heart's content 8)
Just phoned up and confirmed that the use of Filming and timing equipment is ok "provided it is securely mounted" So Tim & Blue_ you can film away to your heart's content 8)
They also dont scrutineer the bikes, no specific requirements etc..
Blue_SV650S
31-07-06, 07:24 PM
Just phoned up and confirmed that the use of Filming and timing equipment is ok "provided it is securely mounted" So Tim & Blue_ you can film away to your heart's content 8)
Cool …
Now if only when I turned the camera on I didn’t loose all ability to ride a bike!!! :lol:
After I have enough footage myself, I would probably be happy to lend my camera out for a session too ... with the proviso that you-bust-it you-buy-it obviously. :)
Tim in Belgium
01-08-06, 07:52 AM
Will have the camera out pm then, once I've learnt where the track goes.
Have had a look at a map of the course and it looks to be right, left, right, right, shouldn't be too hard to remember.
rictus01
01-08-06, 08:29 AM
the track is actually start straight out (slight R then L) down to the bottom hairpin (R), down the back (arch R then straighten) left 90% up the hill, hairpin (R) down the hill to bottom 90% to start the lap again.
Cheers Mark.
Weather for the day
Metcheck: http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=CT4%206RX%20&day=4
BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1543
Blue_SV650S
01-08-06, 09:58 AM
Tim and rictus01 -
Watch this over and over ... it should explain everything ...
http://www.ironmaiden.com/test/lydden_onboard.mpg (27mb)
Tim - Unless you have a battery problem, I'd get the camera out first thing. You never know what you might capture. I am not sure you finding your way round wouldn’t still make for good footage???
Perhaps a first verses last session video would be cool as it would show your improvement?? :)
Knowing how easy it is to come back with no footage, I intend to have mine on from the word go … with the hope that I will get at least one session recorded ok :)
TSM - Thanks for that, looks like it is set to be a good day weather wise :)
rictus01
01-08-06, 10:32 AM
Tim and rictus01 -
Watch this over and over ... it should explain everything ...
http://www.ironmaiden.com/test/lydden_onboard.mpg (27mb)
It's OK , what I haven't picked up the 50 odd times I've been there, I'll probably remember from the other 50 or so, thanks :roll:
Tim in Belgium
01-08-06, 10:43 AM
Blue -
Camcorder battery lasts about 1 1/2 hrs, same for bullet cam, and only got 1 set of batteries for each, so that's about 5-6 track sessions if all goes well and I do no other filming. And I like to settle into it, I'll have enough to think about for the first few sessions without remembering to turn on the camera just before I set out. My main aim of the day is to have fun on track, and possibly get some shots in as well, not the other way round.
Mark - presume the % is meant to be degrees, and not how far I'm meant to be pushing the bike to the edge of its abilities, which will likely be about 60% (even though I'll be thinking that I am right on the edge). I've heard it's a pretty compact track, is it tricky to learn as tracks go (i.e the 'Ring) or should i be in the swing of it by the end of the day?
Cheers,
Tim
Blue_SV650S
01-08-06, 12:29 PM
Sorry if I offended rictus01 … it was more me kinda saying ‘here you go, no point explaining, watching this vid says it all …’ not me saying you didn’t know your way round … :oops:
Tim – I think they have power there (if not in the pits they will in the office), so a recharge over lunch shouldn’t be a problem?! But the choice is yours, like you said, you are primarily there to ride, the footage is a cool side effect. As for the track itself, Lydden is a ‘compact’ track. You will know where it goes after the first lap, but like most tracks ‘perfecting’ it is something else.
It’s a great track from a spectators point of view as where it is a ‘punchbowl’ from certain vantage points you can see pretty much the whole thing. :) So if you have any freinds or family that want to spectate, then its a good one for them to come too :)
rictus01
01-08-06, 01:15 PM
No offence taken, but if you look the start of the thread is a pic of some of us a few years back going around the track,
Tim- although there are a lot of little fine tuning bit you can do on the track, probably the three that will make the most impact are the speed through the lower hairpin, gear selection on the lefthander and line through the top hairpin.
Like all these types of things, get the line right, then consentrate on your throttle control & braking and speed comes as a consequence, don't worry about lap times to start with (first three laps are warmup anyway), use the first session to get the lines right a corner at a time, next session you can start to stitch them together and so on.
(no power outside, by you could ask in the office)
Cheers Mark.
Blue_SV650S
01-08-06, 02:27 PM
No offence taken, but if you look the start of the thread is a pic of some of us a few years back going around the track,
Tim- although there are a lot of little fine tuning bit you can do on the track, probably the three that will make the most impact are the speed through the lower hairpin, gear selection on the lefthander and line through the top hairpin.
...
Cheers Mark.
Ah … didn’t make the connection … but then how would have I known you were in the pic?? :lol:
Anyhow, Dude I am a bit confused, when you refer to the ‘lower hairpin’ which turn are you talking about?
http://atlas.usp.net/bmrc/venuedetails.cfm?venue=176&continent=%20UK
Hope you guys dont mind if I come along and join the party - been meaning to go to a track day for 2 years now but never actually got around to organising - but work is dull today so I called and got a place for saturday! :P
Blue_SV650S
02-08-06, 01:28 PM
Hope you guys dont mind if I come along and join the party - been meaning to go to a track day for 2 years now but never actually got around to organising - but work is dull today so I called and got a place for saturday! :P
:smt041
You coming down the night before? :)
Not sure yet - not that organised , was chuffed that I actually booked on :lol: and had forgotten about the technical details of how I was actually going to get there at 8am :shock:
Tim in Belgium
02-08-06, 02:56 PM
Not sure yet - not that organised , was chuffed that I actually booked on :lol: and had forgotten about the technical details of how I was actually going to get there at 8am :shock:
Did the same thing, and then realised it means an early start....5am CET, or call that 4 am BST (your time). In the process of trying to shift my sleep patterns to accomodate this.
The technology & technical details of how I am going to use to get there are:
1 An alarm clock.
2 An SV
3 A Channel Tunnel
Suggest the above may work for you without no3 :)
for those who havnt booked there will be 1 space on the day i wont be there
Guys - Sad to say I aint going to make it, because i'm sick.
But have a good day, enjoy.
Dan
Guys - Sad to say I aint going to make it, because i'm sick.
But have a good day, enjoy.
Dan
Oh nooo! Poor you. (Not that I'm going, but I know you were looking forward to the day).
You're not tiling your bathroom are you?
That's what people seem to say when they don't turn up for an event they've organised... :wink:
My bike is nearly ready, just a couple more things to do, like put the rear fairings all back on, bleed the front brakes. Then i need to pack a couple of tools, top up the oil on saturday morning, take a few other bits etc... you know.
Guys - Sad to say I aint going to make it, because i'm sick.
But have a good day, enjoy.
Dan
Oh nooo! Poor you. (Not that I'm going, but I know you were looking forward to the day).
You're not tiling your bathroom are you?
That's what people seem to say when they don't turn up for an event they've organised... :wink:
Oi! Cheeky Wench.
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