2013????
 

in 2008 having read an article about DD in a magazine I decided to give it ago. I had done 3 or 4 track days at Brands and found myself and my Fireblade to be up with the fastest in the novice group.

I bought a bike from the DD paddock at Brands from Mark Bayley and filled in all the forms and stuff and came racing.

2009. My hopes and plans were not to come last. My first race was at Donnington which was great. I knew there and then that I was a racer and would be a racer for the rest of my life. 2009 was the best year of my life (not counting, getting married and having kids and stuff like that). I had no expectations and the year was fantastic. After a few technical issues and DNFs I came 5th in the championship and won the 'Action Alarms Novice Championship'. (Andy Challis came 4th,,, Just)

2010. Andy had moved up to the A class Sam West had gone to BSB and Dominic Clegg and Harriot Ridley had moved on as well. So I pretty much thought I had the championship in the bag. What I didn't know then was that I'd make 3 stupid errors and Matt Larrett would race a faultless year and finish every race on the podium.

2011. I had decided to move to the A class (after winning the B class........) but decided that I would move up anyway. So I bought the current championship Winning bike and went to Brands with zero preparation, which was a mistake, then I got knocked off twice and broke my collar bone and got concussion then missed a round completely and came a lowly 3rd!

2012 this year I had decided 'no pressure', just enjoy myself and see what happens,,,,,,,,,, Bollox

2013???? I don't even know if I'm coming racing next year,,, Maybe,, Maybe not.

Anyone want a 2x championship winning bike? For sale.

Yes, you do. Get the forms filled in and get racing it in 2013!

2x championship winning bike for sale.

Would it not be worth more as a 3X championship winning bike?

:)

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to be honest I've kinda given up that dream mate,,,

but more to the point, I've had 3 off's on that bike which isn't that unusual I know, but hurt myself each time, the last time having broken my back!

I kinda want a different bike now.

Got to admit Matt that you have been very unlucky. It must be a tough decision and one you probably can't make on your own (family etc).

Can't say dude? do a TD on the 620 and take it from there. :D

the 620 is in bits now mate (sorry Chaz) not much left of it now :( bits going on ebay soon, Brembo Brake discs on already

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2308728427...84.m1555.l2649

Proper ohlins Shock to go on soon
and a set of forks with k-tech inserts
I think Kev Ellis is going to inherit a frame

everything must go!!!!

You sure uts a Brembo Shock Matt


Yes Please, might be interested in a few other bits as well

Can I interest you in some Hi-Level adapters, they may fit the new bike :)

whoops,,,,, ohlins shock,,,, proper one too.

what new bike is that kev? ,,,,,,,,, (yes please)

Now let me see, found up a Gumtree and some photo that arrived on my phone yesterday moring while I was at Kempton Auto jumble unearthing said Hi-Level converters.

I'll bring them down next Wednesday when i'm working at the services if your going to be about and have the kettle on