SVs on track - Lydden Trackday 5th Aug 06.

[Blue_SV650S]

Ok so I mentioned doing a trackday a little while back, actually at Brands Indy, quite a few people were game. Someone mentioned that several SVers were doing Lydden 5th Aug 06.

Anyhooo … I have now booked onto the Lydden trackday today!!! :thumleft:

Anyone else up for it? :riding:

The original post is slightly hidden? On the SELKENT forum, but to be fair people wider than that will probably not see it, so this is an opportunity to open it to all :)

Here is the original thread http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=39663

[Blue_SV650S]

Oh and if anyone en-route from Portsmouth (A3, M25 etc) wants a lift rather than ride there, I can squeeze another bike in my van :driving:

[Blue_SV650S]

Hummmm nil-response!! :lol:

To try and inspire people I asked Mr Google if he had any onboard videos of Lydden … not only did he come up trumps, but I lucked out … I got one that was actually taken onboard an SV 8) … during a minitwins race!!! :shock: Watch this and tell me you don’t want to get out there and give it a crack yourself?!?!? :riding:

http://www.ironmaiden.com/test/lydden_onboard.mpg (27mb)

[Stu]

I'm interested, when you going? night before or early morn?

[Blue_SV650S]

I'm interested, when you going? night before or early morn?

Signing on is 8am, so best to get to the track about 7:30am, perhaps just before. If I travel alone, I was going to go up the night before and sleep in the back of the van (with my bike :makelurve: :lol:).

There will be some B&Bs round there (or even a campsite??) that if there was a bunch of us we could book in there the night before and have a chat/social down the bar the night before, this will make the morning start more acceptable and be a good opportunity for us to all say hi.

Get booked on tomorrow!!

[Blue_SV650S]

I have watched that vid over and over, I’m gagging to get out there now!! :)

But I have to wait a couple of weeks yet :( … so more googling :lol: … I found another Lydden vid :- http://www.alexbaileyracing.com/media/lyddentd26305.wmv this one looks like it is shot on a 600, but probably gives a clearer view of the track as it is longer and less traffic, looks like it is on a trackday … in the novice group …

[Stu]

Fantastic!

Must buy earplugs now
Better than SV that kept gettin passed
Didn't hear many gear changes - sounded like only 2 gears used?
Bike down at 8:35?

What does hi Viz vest mean? - just newbie?

[lukemillar]

I'm interested, when you going? night before or early morn?

Signing on is 8am, so best to get to the track about 7:30am, perhaps just before. If I travel alone, I was going to go up the night before and sleep in the back of the van (with my bike :makelurve: :lol:).

There will be some B&Bs round there (or even a campsite??) that if there was a bunch of us we could book in there the night before and have a chat/social down the bar the night before, this will make the morning start more acceptable and be a good opportunity for us to all say hi.

Get booked on tomorrow!!

I might be up for this. I was going to rdie down on Saturday, but working out times, it means I'need to live rather early. If the B&B isn't too expensive then I'll be up for riding down on Friday night.

[Blue_SV650S]

Ok, just rang the circuit, supposedly it will be open on Friday evening and camping isn’t a problem. So if we all get there Friday eve, we can have a BBQ and bevy and a chin wag/BS about how we could kick Rossi’s behind!! :lol:

Oh and stu369 – Lydden is a small circuit, ideal for the SV, but not really the sort of place to stretch a 600 or thou.

As it was a trackday? The vest will indicate an instructor.

[weazelz]

As it was a trackday? The vest will indicate an instructor.

or a first-timer


I might be up for this if I can get my SV back together in time. I did Lydden back in April & it was great, an ideal circuit for SV's

~andy

[Blue_SV650S]

or a first-timer


I might be up for this if I can get my SV back together in time. I did Lydden back in April & it was great, an ideal circuit for SV's

~andy

Why would they make a first timer wear a jacket (and stick them out with faster riders!!!)??

What is left to be done to your SV? :)

[jambo]

On track days you tend to get 2 types of High Visability markers.

The instructor ones tend to say "Instructor" (cunning innit)

The plain ones are optional for anyone who has not done a track day before or is worried about what they will be doing. Even in the novice group there will be a fairly broad range of experiance and pace, and it lets people know to give you extra space and that you're more likley to be nervous. Cutting the nose off someone wearing a "first timer jacket" tends to be met with fairly heavy talking to so it's one less thing to worry about. :wink:

Every event organiser has it's own rules, but the above have been common on the few I've done.

[Blue_SV650S]

On track days you tend to get 2 types of High Visability markers.

The instructor ones tend to say "Instructor" (cunning innit)

The plain ones are optional for anyone who has not done a track day before or is worried about what they will be doing. Even in the novice group there will be a fairly broad range of experiance and pace, and it lets people know to give you extra space and that you're more likley to be nervous. Cutting the nose off someone wearing a "first timer jacket" tends to be met with fairly heavy talking to so it's one less thing to worry about. :wink:

Every event organiser has it's own rules, but the above have been common on the few I've done.

That’s a good idea, never seen it implemented before, which t-day company do that?

[jambo]

Have seen it done with "Focused Events" and I Think "The motorcycle Folly" did it too. As stated, it's just one way of working and they techniques used by different organisers are the ones they feel work best for them. The most important thing is to pay attention at the morning breifing when all the details like this are given out.

[SV1000s]

I've done LOTS of track days on the SV and have never in my puff seen anyone other than the guys running the track day (instructors) wearing a high viz vest, sorry but I think some of you chaps may be confused!

Have fun all the same.

[Blue_SV650S]

I've done LOTS of track days on the SV and have never in my puff seen anyone other than the guys running the track day (instructors) wearing a high viz vest, sorry but I think some of you chaps may be confused!

Have fun all the same.

If you are a keen trackdayer, why don't you book on?? Looks like there will be a dozzen or so SVs there 8)

[lukemillar]

Ok, just rang the circuit, supposedly it will be open on Friday evening and camping isn’t a problem. So if we all get there Friday eve, we can have a BBQ and bevy and a chin wag/BS about how we could kick Rossi’s behind!! :lol:

Oh and stu369 – Lydden is a small circuit, ideal for the SV, but not really the sort of place to stretch a 600 or thou.

As it was a trackday? The vest will indicate an instructor.

This sounds good as long as the weather is good. Problems though - I don't have a tent, or really want to carry a tent down with me has I don't have any means to fasten it on. I also don't own a sleeping bag! In fact, I don't own anything camping related!

Are there any B&Bs within stumbling distance of the campsite?

[Blue_SV650S]

Here is a list of local places to stay (scroll to the bottom).

http://atlas.usp.net/bmrc/venuedetails.cfm?venue=176&continent=%20UK

I don’t think you are en-route from Pompey, but there might be someone going from your way in a van/car that can take a tent for you?

That also gives you the address of the circuit, I am sure there will be b&b search engines out there that if you bang in a location/postcode it will tell you b&bs in the area?

[weazelz]

I've done LOTS of track days on the SV and have never in my puff seen anyone other than the guys running the track day (instructors) wearing a high viz vest, sorry but I think some of you chaps may be confused!


or maybe they're speaking from a different experience from yours

in my experience focused events do do this, hottrax don't

it's not exactly unprecendented - novice racers wear hi-viz vests

[lukemillar]

Ok, booked a B&B so I'll be down the night before. BlueSV650 - we'll have to arrange somewhere to meet up in the evening!

[Stu]

At the track would be a good place to meet

[Blue_SV650S]

Presuming the woman wasn’t fibbing/mistaken when she said it was ok to camp at the track, then that is were I will be on Friday evening :)

[Stu]

She told me the same fib too if she was :lol:

[weazelz]

who is running the trackday? I can't find it on the usual suspect's listings to book

[Blue_SV650S]

Its the cuircit itself.

[sdusk]

Okay, I've booked!

[Blue_SV650S]

good lad :thumleft:

Are you venturing up the night before or doing the early morning thing?

[sdusk]

:D

I would like to venture down the night before, but things are conspiring against that idea unfortunately...

[Blue_SV650S]

:D

I would like to venture down the night before, but things are conspiring against that idea unfortunately...

Well you still have a couple of weeks for things to sort themselves out! :)

Wonder what the weather will be like? With weather as it has been recently, it seems hard to think of anything other than sunshine … but oh how things can turn!! :lol:

[sdusk]

Very true! Camping onsite or a close B&B sounds far favourable to riding down from London at early o'clock...

[21QUEST]

So...can anybody come down and watch the girly bikes :roll: go round :wink: . I might be able to find a slot in my busy schedule if that's the case.

Cheers
Ben

[lukemillar]

So...can anybody come down and watch the girly bikes :roll: go round :wink: . I might be able to find a slot in my busy schedule if that's the case.

Cheers
Ben

Only if you under the age of 50. Ah well never mind 21Quest :wink:

[21QUEST]

So...can anybody come down and watch the girly bikes :roll: go round :wink: . I might be able to find a slot in my busy schedule if that's the case.

Cheers
Ben

Only if you under the age of 50. Ah well never mind 21Quest :wink:

In that case I've not got long. Better put it on my list of 'things to do before you turn fifty' :wink:

Cheers
Ben

[sdusk]

Girly bikes eh? I suppose it is open to all, not just SVs...

[kciN]

On the video, did the guy in the orange vest come off on the first lap? Looks like it..

Hope none of you, who are going do that.... :?

[Blue_SV650S]

On the video, did the guy in the orange vest come off on the first lap? Looks like it..

Hope none of you, who are going do that.... :?

I had to look at that a few times myself to decide, but no I think he was just carp/erratic (he certainly nearly caused a few comings together in both races!!), he went wide and lost ground, the ‘puff’ of smoke was a bike in front running through some powder (probably there coving an oil spill). That’s how I read it anyway :) The bloke certainly made it out for race 2 (as he was there being annoying again) and the bike didn't look bodged/repaired.

[SV1000s]

I've done LOTS of track days on the SV and have never in my puff seen anyone other than the guys running the track day (instructors) wearing a high viz vest, sorry but I think some of you chaps may be confused!

Have fun all the same.

If you are a keen trackdayer, why don't you book on?? Looks like there will be a dozzen or so SVs there 8)Thanks for the 'invite' to be honest I've got too much on at the moment, besides, Lyden is more for the 650's (as is the site...)

[heathsv65063]

Just booked in....see ya there

[Blue_SV650S]

Just booked in....see ya there

'Played' =D> :)


On a different note, does anyone have the facility to make up some labels so we know who is who???

I don’t mind making up some AVERY sticky type labels, but I am sure someone out there might be able to do better????

[sdusk]

Labels? Hmm, as long as it is only the bike that gets to wear it! :wink:

[Stu]

On a different note, does anyone have the facility to make up some labels so we know who is who???

Great idea worked well on AR06
Any handwritten label would be fine

[DanAbnormal]

"Hi my name is Dan and I'm a bikeaholic"

:D

[jambo]

I have put a post in the SELKENT thread with things people should probably check before the day. I don't mean to tell people how to suck eggs but worth taking an hour out of your life for :wink:

[heathsv65063]

Will need help unloading my SV...
1st time i've been to a track on my own. The guy I normally go with rides a 600. Lydden is too twisty, so he isn't gonna bother.

So, If anyone can see a skinny bloke unlaoding a race prep sv..

For the love of God, HELP ME!!! :lol:

[jambo]

Will need help unloading my SV...

I'd try and get some help before you're trying to hold the bike up by yourself :lol:

[heathsv65063]

I must have a big target on my back... :wink:
Stuff it! I'll drive rode with bike on trailer, safer for everyone!

[Blue_SV650S]

Will need help unloading my SV...
1st time i've been to a track on my own. The guy I normally go with rides a 600. Lydden is too twisty, so he isn't gonna bother.

So, If anyone can see a skinny bloke unlaoding a race prep sv..

For the love of God, HELP ME!!! :lol:

I should be getting there Friday about 4-5pm, I'd be happy to lend a hand any time after that :) When u planning on getting there?

p.s. that is a lame excuse your mate made ... I reckon he is just 'chicken' :lol:

[jambo]

p.s. that is a lame excuse your mate made ... I reckon he is just 'chicken' :lol:
Well I'll be there on the ZX6, so we'll just see how long it takes for me to get my **** handed to me by a bunch of SVs :lol:

[Blue_SV650S]

Well I'll be there on the ZX6, so we'll just see how long it takes for me to get my @rse handed to me by a bunch of SVs :lol:

I'll take a slice of that action!!! :lol:

[heathsv65063]

I don't live that far away so I'll be down on SAt. at about 7!?
ZZZZZzzzzzzz.....

[Blue_SV650S]

I don't live that far away so I'll be down on SAt. at about 7!?
ZZZZZzzzzzzz.....

If I am awake by then!! :lol:

[Blue_SV650S]

Finished off my bike today, a few pics :)
http://upload4.postimage.org/730524/Image18.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/730524/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/730588/Image19.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/730588/photo_hosting.html)

Fitted a temp gauge too (bottom right of clocks) so I can see how she is coping :) :-
http://upload4.postimage.org/730246/tempy.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/730246/photo_hosting.html)

[Tim in Belgium]

Mmmm, have you sprinkled it with custard powder to make sure that it gives off the right smell to go along with the colour?

Looks very purposeful, although those pillion pegs may not be of much use! Have you got a spec sheet/summary of what you've done?

Will you be in the novice group? if so look forward to it passing me on saturday.

[Blue_SV650S]

Mmmm, have you sprinkled it with custard powder to make sure that it gives off the right smell to go along with the colour?

Looks very purposeful, although those pillion pegs may not be of much use! Have you got a spec sheet/summary of what you've done?

Will you be in the novice group? if so look forward to it passing me on saturday.

It is very yellow isn’t it … you won’t miss me!! :lol: It was a yellow bike to start with … its now an even more of a yellow bike :lol:

Ok best way to summarise …

Take a standard 30k+ mile (I say + as the speedo wasn’t working when I got it, so it could have done double that!!?!?!) crash damaged 01SVS, rip the fairing off, hack the rear mudguard/numberplate bit off … put on a 2nd hand race fairing. Put a R6 twistgrip on, put a ZX636 shock and shorter dogbones on … put a temp gauge on. Insert 80 racetech springs and emulators, 15w oil in the front. Put a 14t front renthal sprocket on … Put some 2nd hand Supercorsa’s on and you get what you see!!

Yep in beginners …

[TSM]

Looks very purposeful, although those pillion pegs may not be of much use! Have you got a spec sheet/summary of what you've done?

Dont underestimate the ability of the rear pegs to limit the damage on the rear plastics and swingarm.

[Tim in Belgium]

Figured that might be why they were left on.

[Blue_SV650S]

Figured that might be why they were left on.

No its coz I hadn't bothered taking them off :lol: ... its not like it is going to make a (significant) performance difference and I have spent lots of time doing everything else .. you know important stuff like positioning the Fox stickers :lol:.

Anyhow, I had given some thought to the rear pegs myself … I need the hangers on at least, first of all the exhaust is mounted on one … and I thought I might be able to mount my little camera somehow to the other :)

[Tim in Belgium]

Had a play with my camera and camcorder at the weekend, got it positioned fine on my helmet, the biggest problem was that when I jammed the camcorder under the seat I managed to turn it off, so after my half hour test run I came back to find not a lot of footage..Doh.

[Blue_SV650S]

Had a play with my camera and camcorder at the weekend, got it positioned fine on my helmet, the biggest problem was that when I jammed the camcorder under the seat I managed to turn it off, so after my half hour test run I came back to find not a lot of footage..Doh.

:lol: you tool!! :D

I had the batteries go flat in mine ... it could have been an awesome bit of footage!! :(

Hopefully if we both attempt to take footage at Lydden, between us we might get something :)

The reproduction on yours (remote bullet cam, separate recorder) does look better than mine, but I am hoping to get something of some value out of mine :)

[weazelz]

right, it looks like I've got the bike almost together enough to come along on saturday - just so long as there's no concours d'elegance judging ;-)

I called Lydden & they still have places in Novice & Intermediate - which group are people going in? I'd be happy in either, but it might be more fun if we're [mostly] all in the same group

[Blue_SV650S]

right, it looks like I've got the bike almost together enough to come along on saturday - just so long as there's no concours d'elegance judging ;-)

I called Lydden & they still have places in Novice & Intermediate - which group are people going in? I'd be happy in either, but it might be more fun if we're [mostly] all in the same group

I think the plan is we are all starting off in the Novice group so we can have a :grouphug:

[lukemillar]

I'm going in the novice group because I'm a novice. If you experienced and quick, then you'd probably be better off in a quicker group, otherwise it would surely be frustrating.

[Blue_SV650S]

I'm going in the novice group because I'm a novice. If you experienced and quick, then you'd probably be better off in a quicker group, otherwise it would surely be frustrating.

There is usually some latitude to move groups during the day. This is even easier if the day isn’t fully booked. Its in their own interest to allow people to ‘shuffle’ as necessary. I intend to move out of the Novice group as the day goes on myself, but wanted to be in the same group as everyone else for the initial :grouphug: :)

[lukemillar]

I'm going in the novice group because I'm a novice. If you experienced and quick, then you'd probably be better off in a quicker group, otherwise it would surely be frustrating.

I intend to move out of the Novice group as the day goes on myself, but wanted to be in the same group as everyone else for the initial :grouphug: :)

You want to hug a load of leather clad men?? Whatever floats your boat I guess :lol:

[Blue_SV650S]

You want to hug a load of leather clad men?? Whatever floats your boat I guess :lol:

:lol: Metaphorically speaking yes!! :)

Are there any ladies going???

[lukemillar]

Weather's looking hopeful:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1558

[Blue_SV650S]

Weather's looking hopeful:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1558

Still looking good. :)

I will be getting my gear together tonight, as I am leaving straight after work tomorrow so will need to load up in the am ….

Now the question is … Do I take my road SV along too just in case I have problems with the track SV?? Not necessarily talking about binning it, but it is totally untested … or am I being a bit over cautious??

Oh decisions decisions :lol:

[Stu]

sounds like a good plan - if only to put your mind at ease

[weazelz]

woo yay - biked sorted (well, sorted enough) & booked with Lydden. the lady asked if I wanted to go with "all the other 650's" :-)

look out for a rather battered yellow & black curvy on the back of a maroon astra

not sure if I'll come down fri pm or sat am - what is the deal with camping? just turn up?

~andy

[Stu]

Just turn up? Yes certainly hope so - do it !

[TSM]

woo yay - biked sorted (well, sorted enough) & booked with Lydden. the lady asked if I wanted to go with "all the other 650's" :-)

look out for a rather battered yellow & black curvy on the back of a maroon astra

not sure if I'll come down fri pm or sat am - what is the deal with camping? just turn up?

~andy

Well, what is there that could possably go wrong on the bike? Do you have spare peices, full toolkit, multimeter etc...

[Tim in Belgium]

If it rains then there could be front spark problems for all of us! I will be bringing my home made fenda extenda with me, I now carry this around with me for long journeys. As this has been posted ijn the public domain you are all free to use the idea as I will not be able to patent it :wink:

I'll also be bringing Duck Tape and cable ties.

[weazelz]

If it rains then there could be front spark problems for all of us!

there will probably be some going-round-corners problems too

[Tim in Belgium]

Luckily my knee sliders are plastic so are waterproof in the case of rain.

Touch wood the forecast is still looking good though.

[Stu]

Luckily my knee sliders are plastic so are waterproof in the case of rain.

.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

You are joking right?

[Tim in Belgium]

Luckily my knee sliders are plastic so are waterproof in the case of rain.

.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

You are joking right?

No they really are plastic and really are waterproof :lol:

[weazelz]

No they really are plastic and really are waterproof :lol:
& 6" thick for the wet conditions

[Tim in Belgium]

As my sliders never touch down (apart from when I drop it) I prefer to keep them slim line, less leverage on my knee for when I do stack it....

[Stu]

Anyone got a set of knee sliders I can borrow - don't dream for a moment I'll get to need them, but it would be nice to have them in case, and now I've left it too late for my ebay ones to arrive.

[weazelz]

sure, I can lend you some

[Stu]

cool - Bet you can't get me knee down tho'

[Blue_SV650S]

Ok, I have just spent the past hour or so getting all my stuff ready … now I am looking at it and thinking do I really need all this stuff???? :lol:

Anyone else all prepared?? :)

[rictus01]

Ok, I have just spent the past hour or so getting all my stuff ready … now I am looking at it and thinking do I really need all this stuff???? :lol:

Anyone else all prepared?? :)

Bike = check
me = check

Yeah, I'm ready.

[sdusk]

What are you going to bring??? I gave the bike a good ol' check, filled up the Scottoiler, put on the exhaust protector & cleaned the visor.

[Tim in Belgium]

Packed my stuff last Sunday....just can't remember what I put in my travel roll so will have to check this evening.

Will wash and polish the bike tonight, a clean bike goes 10 mph faster, stops quicker and grips more, a commonly known fact.

[Blue_SV650S]

What are you going to bring??? ...

Everything :) ... 2 bikes for a start :lol: (I am hoping the 2nd one will never even have to come out of the van [-o< ).

… Ahhh!!! just realised I forgot to get is some ‘tinnys’ for tonight :(

Oh well, I am sure I can stop off on the way :)

[sdusk]

Everything eh? Does that mean I can leave my proper toolkit behind, and borrow from you if I have to tighten anything? :D

[Warthog]

Man this sounds fun, hope you guys have a good time! One question: Do you all have track bikes? I only have one bike, and I am afraid that if I bin it on a track day I'm stuffed; no money, no bike, no transport to job etc?? :?

[sdusk]

I don't think many have track only bikes - I certainly don't. I will be pottering around slowly in the novice group, so the bike shouldn't come to much harm.

[Blue_SV650S]

Everything eh? Does that mean I can leave my proper toolkit behind, and borrow from you if I have to tighten anything? :D

I 'should' have the tools to do just about anything you require, as long as I get them back, then no problem to borrow. :) That doesn't mean it will be a Blue_SV650S's tools free-for all ... but if you are riding your bike there (i.e. not practical to bring your own tools) then I'd be glad to help :) To be honest I’ll probably help you do the spannering anyway as I enjoy that sort of thing. 8)

If you have any ‘special’ tools then you might want to bring them mind?

Oh and I intend to set things like 'sag' and damping up tonight, so if anyone else wants to do the same we can have a 'suspension session' :)

I have packed some Avery labels and got a big fat black marker, so we can write on them and work out who is who :)

Now question is do we confuse matters by putting real name or just use .org username?!!? :lol:

p.s. I am setting off in a bit, so see you all there!! :)

[sdusk]

I don't expect anything to come loose, but it is good to know that someone has the right tools just in case.

Special tool eh? Depends on your definition! :lol:

Oh no, I am going to miss out on my favourite topic by not being at the track at any useful hour this evening...

[Tim in Belgium]

Man this sounds fun, hope you guys have a good time! One question: Do you all have track bikes? I only have one bike, and I am afraid that if I bin it on a track day I'm stuffed; no money, no bike, no transport to job etc?? :?

Only one bike, this will be my second track day, hoping not to bin it as I've got to ride home to Belgium afterwards. As my ability is currently less than the bike as long as I retain some form of self control I should be fine. Although i do have a company cage for work so I suppose I'm not in exactly the same situation as yourself.

[Tim in Belgium]

See you all tomorrow, off home for an early night.

[sharriso74]

I'm so jelous had to cancel due to smashing the bike and breaking my hand. Have fun tomorrow peeps.

:cry: :cry: :cry: