3 Sisters Test day
 

Did my 1st test day at Wigan after my off there in July & I wasn't a happy bunny. The 1st session out I was so slow it was unreal i came back in with a frown on instead of a smile. As usual the little FZR ran like clockwork, it is an amazing little bike.
I did start to pick up the pace as the day went on, but then had a really strange moment at Luna corner. The back end let go completely as if something had broken. I picked the bike up with my knee & tootled back into the pits with my a hole twitching like a rabbits nose. I had about another hour and a half track time, but said I wasnt going out again. The urge got too much & I had to fight my fear. I did get steadily faster, but to be honest, my mind wasn't in it. So all in all, I have conquered 3 Sisters without being in an Ambulance, just need to pick my speed up & get my mind focussed.

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My son overtaking me just after I filled my leathers with a funny smell & a squishy feeling around my rear lol
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Bet you still smiled at the end though Col.

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Tbh Tim, I didn't enjoy it at all. Just wait for the next track days which will be in the winter. This gives me time to sort the bike out as well as myself :)

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Was this a normal track day which anyone which could attend?

If so do you know when the next one is and roughly how much it costs

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Test days are for ACU licence holders only. It's just basically to get ready for the racing on the day following.
I used it because it's only £25 for 2 hours track time to see how I felt & get a feel for the bike. Lot cheaper than track days at this time of year. :)

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Col you did it thats the main thing.. not many would get on a bike again after your spill on the road and then the one on the track and neither of them really your fault.

dont put yourself down mate.. you are a great guy with balls of steel.. so have a beer and be proud of your success


oh and I think you wil find your son is undertaking you .. as you do a nice side slide.. that's what the pro's do mate.. ..

cheers


Dave n Mandy

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have you got any beers- you want me to bring you some round?? I got lots

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Cheers Dave :)
You & Mandy are always welcome at Cassa Col lol
Kettle is always on :)