Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

The national Castle Combe BikeSafe event is back for the 12th April 2014, and there will be at least 1 SV650 there.

Details.

If you don't fancy the track or the assessed rides then there are some show stands and other things around including a few hundred bikes. I shall be taking part, hope to see others there...

Book early (now) to avoid disappointment. You will not get on the track if you turn up on the day. There is also a strict noise limit for the track. The value of your investment may go up and down. The weather will be British.

Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

I'll be there, will keep an eye out for you Steve :).

Don't think I'll be on the assessed ride/track, although I wish I was as it's a bargain IMO! Will defo pop along for a mooch round the stalls etc.

Re: Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

I might come along, one won't be partaking as one cannot pass the ridiculous noise regs.

And my riding is ****ing awesome anyway so don't need the advanced riding milarky

Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

Yeah I gotta feeling my cbr won't pass the db test with the yoshi fitted...

Re: Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

Any idea how they measure the db, distance position etc?
And do you need full leathers for the track? Remember there was some debate last year.

Re: Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

Sneak through and have your bike noise tested before you sign in and pay. That's what I did last time so it didn't cost me anything.

Every other track with a non road legal can my thunderace come's out at 98db and castle combe failed it on the standard can.

Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

Taken from their website:
http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/...nformation.asp

The noise limit for the day is 105 db(A), which is measured at ½ metre from the exhaust outlet at ¾ maximum revs. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that their machine is within this limit. All machines are sound tested prior to going out on the circuit. In the event of a machine failing the sound check, then the rider will be entitled to a 75% refund. If you are unsure if your bike will get through the noise test (i.e. if it is fitted with an after market exhaust system), then you can always come over to get the bike noise tested prior to booking a place.

Riders need to have a full face helmet, and either one or two piece leathers. If they are two piece, then these must zip together either fully or partially. Boots and gloves must be of leather construction and carry no metal studs. It is strongly recommended that additional back protectors be worn whilst on the circuit.


This is for trackdays, not sure if bikesafe will have to comply with this?

Re: Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

I think the noise limit is lowered at weekends as that's what most track's with the "whinging public problem" do for trackdays.

Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

When you say lowered, do you mean lower db level ie harder to pass? Or lower the level of strictness, ie easier to pass?

Re: Castle Combe BikeSafe 2014
 

Lower the db level. Noisy days are on week days at most places when all the locals are living at their "work" home's in London.