SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum

SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum (http://forums.sv650.org/index.php)
-   Photos (http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=124)
-   -   Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=169368)

Talan 02-08-11 10:54 PM

Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
My first race, a Twisty Sprint at Curborough. Made a mess of my second start and lost time so ended up 16th out of 20. I was 0.2 sec away from 14th so there will be places to be gained at the next race. But then again, not bad for a first timer!

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0561.jpg
Very pretty....but is it fast?

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0732.jpg
Through the chicane

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0733.jpg
Head down for the finish.

Mr Speirs 03-08-11 07:28 AM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Awesome!! Are you on wets?

mister c 03-08-11 08:23 AM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2583181)
Awesome!! Are you on wets?

Do you know, I was thinking the same.
Nice one Talan :thumleft:

Nick_69 03-08-11 09:22 AM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2583181)
Awesome!! Are you on wets?


That is what i was thinking.

Glad to see you enjoyed it and get luck for next time

andrewsmith 03-08-11 11:36 AM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Nice one Talan!

I can tell you they're Metzler wets by the tread pattern

Mr Speirs 03-08-11 11:41 AM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith (Post 2583323)
Nice one Talan!

I can tell you they're Metzler wets by the tread pattern

I guess the question then becomes 'why are you on wets?'

Talan 04-08-11 10:12 PM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2583328)
I guess the question then becomes 'why are you on wets?'

Ok, the 'Wets' issue - well, racing Hill-Climb/Twisty Sprint you aren't allowed tyre warmers, so most of the racers use wets (they warm up very quickly and grip a lot better). There are some that use a wet front and a slick rear, but these guys are normally on MX bikes and do burnouts to warm up the tyres as well as drifting the bike through the corners. As I can't do that, I'm in the wet front and rear category of rider. Hope that answers the question.

Talan

Talan 04-08-11 10:12 PM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
PS my wets are Pirelli

andrewsmith 04-08-11 10:25 PM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Pirelli, metzler same firm

Talan are they toast after 1run?

Talan 07-08-11 08:00 AM

Re: Curborough Twisty Sprint 30 July
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith (Post 2584399)
Pirelli, metzler same firm

Talan are they toast after 1run?

The wets have lasted ok. The runs are only quite short, but there is degredation. I can imagine after two more race meets I'll need a new set. The block pattern on the rear is probably worse, as the front is doing fine and will last a lot longer.


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:01 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.