Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. - SV650.org

15-05-12, 09:59 AM

Took the new bike back across, Friday night was wet, Saturday and Sunday dry. By the end I was getting used to the new bike and remembering lines after 1 year and a half off. Great to be back.

Friday in the van:

Steady on the bike:

I can definitely tell the power difference of the R1 over my old 750, very useful on some sections. The stiffer suspension (it has had a few mods done by MCT) means the feedback is different, but it holds a line at speed much better. The bike does feel physically bigger than the 750 which isn't surprising with a higher seat.

Looking forward to the next trip mid June

15-05-12, 10:04 AM

Awesome Tim!!! I'm hoping to get back there in September with the 750. Should be a slight improvement on my last time at the ring with the SV.

sv4me · 15-05-12, 11:58 AM

Haha loving the van pic

I reckon we should organise an org meetup at the Ring, I'm aiming to get back there later in the year. Would love to follow someone who knows their way round *hint hint* Tim

15-05-12, 05:02 PM

I'm there mid June for a weekend, and for a fair bit of the first half of July (apart from Le Mans Classic weekend). Happy to show anyone the ropes for a lap or two if you're out then.

16-05-12, 11:28 AM

Jammy gits!

16-05-12, 11:38 AM

Org meetup at the ring, count me in!

punyXpress · 16-05-12, 03:38 PM

Hey Tim!
Did you have one or two bikes in the back of the van?

17-05-12, 09:45 PM

What no waving

18-05-12, 07:50 AM

Next time!

Balky001 · 21-05-12, 08:08 AM

Nice looking R1 Tim. Can't go wrong with MCT

how were your time on the R1. I think you were quicker on the GSXR than the SV on the first visit when you changed but I'm guessing you were being more cautious with the R1 in and out of the corners but enjoying the power

15-05-12, 09:59 AM	#1
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Took the new bike back across, Friday night was wet, Saturday and Sunday dry. By the end I was getting used to the new bike and remembering lines after 1 year and a half off. Great to be back. Friday in the van: Steady on the bike: I can definitely tell the power difference of the R1 over my old 750, very useful on some sections. The stiffer suspension (it has had a few mods done by MCT) means the feedback is different, but it holds a line at speed much better. The bike does feel physically bigger than the 750 which isn't surprising with a higher seat. Looking forward to the next trip mid June

15-05-12, 10:04 AM	#2
ravingdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Awesome Tim!!! I'm hoping to get back there in September with the 750. Should be a slight improvement on my last time at the ring with the SV.

15-05-12, 11:58 AM	#3
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Haha loving the van pic I reckon we should organise an org meetup at the Ring, I'm aiming to get back there later in the year. Would love to follow someone who knows their way round hint hint Tim __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

15-05-12, 05:02 PM	#4
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. I'm there mid June for a weekend, and for a fair bit of the first half of July (apart from Le Mans Classic weekend). Happy to show anyone the ropes for a lap or two if you're out then.

16-05-12, 11:28 AM	#5
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Jammy gits!

16-05-12, 11:38 AM	#6
Elliott Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Org meetup at the ring, count me in!

16-05-12, 03:38 PM	#7
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Hey Tim! Did you have one or two bikes in the back of the van? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

17-05-12, 09:45 PM	#8
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. What no waving

18-05-12, 07:50 AM	#9
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Next time!

21-05-12, 08:08 AM	#10
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Nurburgring this weekend - a taster. Nice looking R1 Tim. Can't go wrong with MCT how were your time on the R1. I think you were quicker on the GSXR than the SV on the first visit when you changed but I'm guessing you were being more cautious with the R1 in and out of the corners but enjoying the power __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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