Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August - Page 6 - SV650.org

jambo · 12-08-12, 09:37 PM

It's 10:30 at night, back from my Granddad's 90th birthday.

I'm shattered, have had no time to check the bike over, and my preparation for today has consisted of finding the paper part of my driving licence.

Can't wait, see you all tomorrow

Jambo

ogden · 13-08-12, 06:57 AM

Garage 14

Messie · 13-08-12, 07:39 AM

I'll brin some snacks along for you shortly

Treacle · 13-08-12, 06:05 PM

Well other than my little mishap it was a lovely day with lots of lovely smiley faces.
Big thanks to everyone who was there and a mega big fist bump to Ogden. Top man.

ogden · 13-08-12, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Treacle

Big thanks to everyone who was there and a mega big fist bump to Ogden. Top man.

You're entirely welcome.

If it's any consolation, my bike fell over in the van on the way home. A few scuffs, a trashed screen and the indicator needs putting back in.

I've just watched the video I took in the wet session. Eek.

Treacle · 13-08-12, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ogden

If it's any consolation, my bike fell over in the van on the way home. A few scuffs, a trashed screen and the indicator needs putting back in.

Not at all mate. What a pi$$er sorry to hear that.

ogden · 13-08-12, 08:07 PM

No matter, it's only a machine and next to yours it looks mint!

13-08-12, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treacle

Well other than my little mishap.................

What's all this then? Needs some explanation. You OK?

rictus01 · 14-08-12, 07:23 AM

few pics here, got some more but they are still in the topbox, when I'm feeling up to it I'll post them into the same album.

Cheers Mark.

ogden · 14-08-12, 08:08 AM

A couple of videos from the novice group.

Dry session: http://youtu.be/E0-RXszAR-E?t=4m48s (skips warm-up lap)

Slightly wet and *very* slippery session: http://youtu.be/3Szqw1PV6xM

It was a shame to skip the final session really, as I was just starting to get the hang of the place. The short sessions (not to mention the pace of the first one and the loss of one before lunch) meant it was more of a taster day than a proper trackday. But that wet session was truly treacherous - the little shakes and shimmies in the video give no impression of how hard I was working to find rear grip. It wasn't getting any better as the session went on, so I called it quits.

Lesson finally learnt about the novices vs inters. I'll definitely have to man up next time and move up a group. The time has more than come.

12-08-12, 09:37 PM	#51
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August It's 10:30 at night, back from my Granddad's 90th birthday. I'm shattered, have had no time to check the bike over, and my preparation for today has consisted of finding the paper part of my driving licence. Can't wait, see you all tomorrow Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

13-08-12, 06:57 AM	#52
ogden Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Twickers Posts: 2,516	Re: Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August Garage 14 __________________ ogden S1000XR \| 990SMT \| YZF-R6 #7

13-08-12, 07:39 AM	#53
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August I'll brin some snacks along for you shortly __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

13-08-12, 06:05 PM	#54
Treacle Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Shabby Wood Posts: 990	Re: Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August Well other than my little mishap it was a lovely day with lots of lovely smiley faces. Big thanks to everyone who was there and a mega big fist bump to Ogden. Top man. __________________ "If Carlsberg made ginger bloke's............................. "

13-08-12, 08:07 PM	#57
ogden Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Twickers Posts: 2,516	Re: Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August No matter, it's only a machine and next to yours it looks mint! __________________ ogden S1000XR \| 990SMT \| YZF-R6 #7

14-08-12, 07:23 AM	#59
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August few pics here, got some more but they are still in the topbox, when I'm feeling up to it I'll post them into the same album. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

14-08-12, 08:08 AM	#60
ogden Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Twickers Posts: 2,516	Re: Brands Hatch - full GP circuit - Monday 13th August A couple of videos from the novice group. Dry session: http://youtu.be/E0-RXszAR-E?t=4m48s (skips warm-up lap) Slightly wet and very slippery session: http://youtu.be/3Szqw1PV6xM It was a shame to skip the final session really, as I was just starting to get the hang of the place. The short sessions (not to mention the pace of the first one and the loss of one before lunch) meant it was more of a taster day than a proper trackday. But that wet session was truly treacherous - the little shakes and shimmies in the video give no impression of how hard I was working to find rear grip. It wasn't getting any better as the session went on, so I called it quits. Lesson finally learnt about the novices vs inters. I'll definitely have to man up next time and move up a group. The time has more than come. __________________ ogden S1000XR \| 990SMT \| YZF-R6 #7

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