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Red Herring · 14-02-10, 09:11 PM

OK, picture the scene. A grid full of bikes all doing practice starts at Brands today. Out of the whole lot only two managed to get it impressively wrong, and they were both Mini Twinners....
One got all crossed up wheelying away and landed it straight at the wall, sorting it out just in time to miss all the heads stuck through the fencing cheering them on!
The second managed an immediate 180 turn onto their side when the rear spun up, although in fairness it was pretty slippery and the camber at Brands doesn't help. Huge cheer from the crowd though.

So if it was anyone on here, thanks you brightened up an otherwise very damp day!

15-02-10, 06:16 AM

'twas me! I did the 180! What a c**k... lol. now known as the "Spin Doctor" at home.

Red Herring · 15-02-10, 09:33 AM

Cheers mate, hope you and the bike are OK as it looked harmless enough. I have to say due respect due to those that were out in those conditions. My son was one of the Rookie Superteens and he spent the entire day on tiptoes, riding round on ancient road tyres that were on the bike when we bought it last week.....what do they say about preparation!

_Stretchie_ · 15-02-10, 10:47 AM

Any pics??

; )

the_lone_wolf · 15-02-10, 11:01 AM

The footage has surfaced...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc5GVFQ5S7c

SoulKiss · 15-02-10, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

The footage has surfaced...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc5GVFQ5S7c

Yeah yeah, still at least no-one went for a boogie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbIxxwf0kC0&NR=1

15-02-10, 11:33 AM

ah I heard someone did that but missed it as was prepping my group for their race starts!.

Was bloody freezing yesterday doing the coaching. Once the rain soaked through my kevlar panels in my suit that was it, instant frozen legs!

Was superb to see so many newbies for 2010 though..

15-02-10, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Herring

Cheers mate, hope you and the bike are OK as it looked harmless enough. I have to say due respect due to those that were out in those conditions. My son was one of the Rookie Superteens and he spent the entire day on tiptoes, riding round on ancient road tyres that were on the bike when we bought it last week.....what do they say about preparation!

Bike is OK, just a bit of fairing to fibreglass back, other than that she's good to go.

Bit over excited I think!

16-02-10, 06:15 PM

Pictures now on Racing Line Photography!

Theres a nice sequence of the said event!!

Dave20046 · 16-02-10, 06:19 PM

any links for us nosey folk?

14-02-10, 09:11 PM	#1
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Own up OK, picture the scene. A grid full of bikes all doing practice starts at Brands today. Out of the whole lot only two managed to get it impressively wrong, and they were both Mini Twinners.... One got all crossed up wheelying away and landed it straight at the wall, sorting it out just in time to miss all the heads stuck through the fencing cheering them on! The second managed an immediate 180 turn onto their side when the rear spun up, although in fairness it was pretty slippery and the camber at Brands doesn't help. Huge cheer from the crowd though. So if it was anyone on here, thanks you brightened up an otherwise very damp day!

15-02-10, 06:16 AM	#2
lawson17 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Own up 'twas me! I did the 180! What a c*k... lol. now known as the "Spin Doctor" at home. Last edited by lawson17; 15-02-10 at 07:17 AM.*

15-02-10, 09:33 AM	#3
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: Own up Cheers mate, hope you and the bike are OK as it looked harmless enough. I have to say due respect due to those that were out in those conditions. My son was one of the Rookie Superteens and he spent the entire day on tiptoes, riding round on ancient road tyres that were on the bike when we bought it last week.....what do they say about preparation!

15-02-10, 10:47 AM	#4
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Own up Any pics?? ; ) __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

15-02-10, 11:01 AM	#5
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Own up The footage has surfaced... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc5GVFQ5S7c __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

15-02-10, 11:33 AM	#7
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Own up ah I heard someone did that but missed it as was prepping my group for their race starts!. Was bloody freezing yesterday doing the coaching. Once the rain soaked through my kevlar panels in my suit that was it, instant frozen legs! Was superb to see so many newbies for 2010 though..

16-02-10, 06:15 PM	#9
lawson17 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Own up Pictures now on Racing Line Photography! Theres a nice sequence of the said event!!

16-02-10, 06:19 PM	#10
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Own up any links for us nosey folk? __________________