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 Just received an SMS from the sporties about a

Track Night on Saturday 29th March, Willowbank.  

oh man, have a friend's bucks night on that night... sheesh!!

when's the next one after that??

Don't know when the next one is.

If there are enough scoots out there we can have our own session otherwise we may have to share with other types of bike......not really a problem: just depends on the riders.

Hope plenty of us can make an effort to get out there.   Just gotta take your stands off the bike.

rpmorrell:

If there are enough scoots out there we can have our own session

Did they mention how many are required for our own track time?

Hi BRENDON i will try and find out but going on past nights about 8 to 10 would do it and the track session is ours.

count me in boys hopefully going to get the track hack today and i will be there with bells on fingers crossed

Welcome aboard, Scoot-azz. 

Did you get that bike for the track you spoke of?   

I hope the the regulars will chip-in with a few tips, even if they conflict.

Some have saved their bikes from a low-speed "lose" on those tight slow bits by sticking their foot out, but the bitumen does bite, & we don't have plates on our soles like the motard guys.  I prefer to "stay with the bike", try to get a feel for when it's gonna step out or twitch, steer / "correct" out of the "moment".

It's a bit of initial outlay, but buy, beg or borrow all the safety gear you can afford, including a back protector.  Ya just never know when you need it on the roads.  Better to give Craig (Fuji) Allick a call if you're not sure on what's allowed for a Track Night as it's not racing.  It's better to have motorbike or m.bike racer: gloves, boots, jacket, pants (or 1-piece), f/f helmet, & back protector

Spend a good few laps scrubbing & heating the tyres.  Keep off the dirt (if poss) after a session.  Keep off the grass & kerbs (if poss) during sessions.

Might be better to stick with someone with similar tyres to gauge your conering.  If you've bog tyres on then it'd be dodgy thinking you can corner like Craig K-Star with his beloved Savas.

Build-up your cornering in well-rehearsed increments. 

Your bike is "new out there" things like tyres & suspension have not been sorted.

Don't change your line if you think someone wants to pass you.  I found it (& still do) quite hard to concentrate on my path ahead if there's someone faster, spooking me.  Be predictable & consistent. 

Better to talk to the guys if you've got any probs or questions.

Don't forget to remove the stands & mirrors.

Don't feel at a dis-advantage if your bike is "slow".  Craig & I did the Le-Minz 24-Hour on Scooter HQ's LA Class VMoto Matrix......& we raced it!  Going a bit "slow" on LA class bikes gives you a chance to set-up for corners, & to think through everything.  It's amazing what you can get them to do.

It's awfully good fun ! ......You'll need sleeping pills for when you get home    You'll be revving away in ya head !

Just had a thought.......yeah I get 'em sometimes 

I can leave the handycam on the tripod to film the final corner for a session, & then do another corner for another session so that we can check our lap times & cornering poise.

no unfortunatly rob it sold thurs afternoon so now i'am in bit of a pickle i so much want to go racing but i dont know if i want to risk the good scoot so i'll have to think about it some more. but even if i decide not to race i'll still be there with bells on

AZ

Track nights aren't racing so you go at a pace that is OK with you, coaching is often available & worth using as they will make you much fatser & safer in a ver short period of time. If you aren't silly you shouldn't come off & if you do its usually get up & keep riding, brake levers are usually the only things damaged (Except ego's of course)

It is a bucket load of fun.

I won't be out for any riding this time sadly, Mum's birthday is on Saturday but I'm hoping to come out by myself later in the afternoon so I should be able to take piccy's and be a flaggy etc etc etc

hi guys what time does it start and i most likely wont riding and i'm always ready to lend a hand just point me in the right direction

just let me know how i can help

AZ

Rocket Pants Morrell:

Wish you could make it to the Track Night, K-Star......Budgie of Zoom misses you. 

Well, Since she's missing the feel of my portly bum on her soft cushy bits, I'll be there.... Can you bring her down rob if that's ok?

Depending on how late Mum's Birthdasy lunch goes (we having it at Wivenhoe) will depend on how I can get home from Willowbank. But I check out my options.....

Hey, just remembered you wanted to do some swappsies to compare rides and take offs etc so might be a good opportunity to do it, Rob. I'm interested to see how Michelle's Monza goes now....

where abouts in brissie are you craig i could possibly give you a lift home if you need it

AZ

Sure thing Craig.