Korben Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Can't afford it mate.... Wish I could. Need to clear some debts off at the moment. I reckon this time next year though I should be able to get one. Quote
yorbandit Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Can't afford it mate.... Wish I could. Need to clear some debts off at the moment. I reckon this time next year though I should be able to get one. so you have a plan then Quote
Guest Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Why not use your own bike . £1000 _ £700 pounds is enuff to put your bike back together if shit happens . Quote
Guest Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Why Roy? Its not the bike that puts me off.. it's the fact it would be a damned expensive habit... another one!!! In addition to TheWife.... Don't think I'll rush into anything......Madmally?A very interesting and valid point. Except apparently for my 'blade, something to do with the fact that the swingarm is bolted directly to the engine casing or something.... apparently a crash can wreck the engine?? I could always borrow TheWifes bike I suppose Quote
Korben Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 I could always borrow TheWifes bike I suppose Hahahahaha.... That will probably be her reaction... Mally, I have considered it, but I just could not do that with my current bike.... It's urm... well it's my baby!! Sad, but true!! Would rather have a bike I don't mind dropping. Especially after seeing a couple of todays accidents!!! Yes Roy, I have a plan.... Hoping to win the lottery between now and then which might bring things forward a bit!! Quote
Guest Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Ive done the track bike thing , I found it to be very frustrating and a bit of an anti climax getting off my fantastic r1 onto a gsxr600 srad track bike . Not only is the srad not as fast or as nimble as my r1 . The brakes couldnt cope with days hard riding . Plus , . I tended to go a little bit more crazy on a bike i didnt mind trashing . Thus running the risk of killing my self or hurting someone ells on track ...... For instance ! i over did it a little outoff lodge corner at oulton and lost the back end of the r1 . The bike left the track and into the gravel at about 80mph . i kept it upright right through the gravel and hit damp grass on the other side . i stopped just inches away from a tyer wall upright and headed back onto the track ......... I know in my heart that if i wasnt on my road bike ( and needed to get to donnington moto GP in a few days ) i would of jumped off the bugger in the gravel if not before . Unless you can afford a track bike as good or better than your own road bike . Dont waist your money nailing a substandard bike around a track . spend the 1000 pounds on 10 track days and take it easy and be safer and have ten times the fun . just my piont of view Quote
Guest Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Agreed there Mally, if i was to go the route of a track bike, I had already made that decision in my head. It has to be as good as my existing bike. Quote
Guest philgale Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 well im back home and a little worried at what i have started.....everyone wants a track bikemally, when my track bike is worth 360 quid its quite a bit cheaper than my sv, yes its not as quick but i had an absolute ball today. my little 400 was stuffing blades and r1s in the corners just on the straights it was gash....anyway im sorting the 170 pics i have on my cam now....be back soon Quote
Guest philgale Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 right here we go.....http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3323.jpgsome idiot on a brand new blade did me on the straight then i went round the outside of him here http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3329.jpgyou may think its a bit of a strange line, but nobody was on that line and ment i could fly round the outside of everyone http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3330.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3331.jpgchasing a 125http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3334.jpgpassing the 125 (on my fav corner)http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3335.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3337.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3342.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3369.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3374.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3421.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3434.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3458.jpgthat will do for now bring on the next one Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 found a few more this morningme passing a kwak on the hairpinhttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3365.jpgon the hunthttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3423.jpg'AV IT!!!http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3424.jpgnow my fav pic, me passing a new blade his bike 600cc more than mine and 22 years newer http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/IMG_3449.jpg Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 forgot this.....was about half way through the day when i took thishttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/tyre.jpg Quote
Korben Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Fantastic pictures mate!!Where are you going for the next one then mate? Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 not sure mate, thinking cadwell on the 13th or i think donnington is on the 15thwas gonna do rockingham with a couple mates but it classes with cadbury trip Quote
Korben Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 not sure mate, thinking cadwell on the 13th or i think donnington is on the 15thwas gonna do rockingham with a couple mates but it classes with cadbury trip Which month? Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 this month.....oulton on the 7th.....i think i need a new job that pays more Quote
Korben Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Won't be able to do Cadwell.. working.Donnington definately will be there mate, and if the weather does not cancel Oulton (It's meant to be getting cold this week) I should be able to get there as well. Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 how many do you think im doing i hope i can do one this month but think i better get saving for my holiday, i go in 2 months comes round quick Quote
Korben Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 You would do them all if you could afford it mate!! Well Donnington would be great mate. Just think about going downhill through the craner curves!! Quote
Guest Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Morning Brilliant pics Phil guess you showed em how to do it I will for def come and join you all at cadwell thats only 20 or so mile from me Went to Lincoln yesterday was stuck in traffic for ages (not yet learned how to weave effectively ) Was with a real experienced rider so twas not tooo bad Quote
craig Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 might try and get to cadwell if you go there m8......great photos too had a right good day Quote
Guest Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Looks like I missed a good day... glad the weather held up for you Phil. I'll try and make the next one if its not too far away Quote
Guest Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 If you fancy meeting me half way Craig give us a yell You can be my sat nav Failing that I will leave 2 hours earlier Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 i dont think i will be doing cadwell, as i need the following day free for cadbury trip.to come from cadwell to manchester would be a bit of a trek Quote
Stu Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 i dont think i will be doing cadwell, as i need the following day free for cadbury trip.to come from cadwell to manchester would be a bit of a trek wimp!!!! Quote
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