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Skip · 23-06-06, 07:57 AM

Well not that anyone probably cares but my track evening went superbly!

AS last time several sportsbike types (all the gear and no idea) were dispatched through the Esses, Bomb Hole and Coram - such a shame that the little 650 is lacking a few ponies on the straights - other than that it was brilliant! This is my second track day on it and I have come to a few conclusions

1) The brakes arent really up to slowing heavily from 120+ mph!
2) Metzeler Z6 are not a track day tyre! Did the job, but by the end of each session were feeling a bit squirmy...
3) It really isnt quick enough for a power circuit like Snetterton, bikes that are dispatched through the corners and in braking areas can pass you again (if they choose to, not all do) on the straights (I guess people dont like being passed by a little naked commuter bike!)

So as I said last time, if you are thinking of doing a track day - do it!!

23-06-06, 07:57 AM	#2
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Well not that anyone probably cares but my track evening went superbly! AS last time several sportsbike types (all the gear and no idea) were dispatched through the Esses, Bomb Hole and Coram - such a shame that the little 650 is lacking a few ponies on the straights - other than that it was brilliant! This is my second track day on it and I have come to a few conclusions 1) The brakes arent really up to slowing heavily from 120+ mph! 2) Metzeler Z6 are not a track day tyre! Did the job, but by the end of each session were feeling a bit squirmy... 3) It really isnt quick enough for a power circuit like Snetterton, bikes that are dispatched through the corners and in braking areas can pass you again (if they choose to, not all do) on the straights (I guess people dont like being passed by a little naked commuter bike!) So as I said last time, if you are thinking of doing a track day - do it!!