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[Trumpet]

Hi, I have never raced before, although i have done quite a few track days over years, anyway I have fianlly decided to do it, and the DD looks kind of fun!
Anyway I would appreciate your thoughts on one thing; I am around 285lbs (13 + stone) and I was wondering if this might be a stretch for a B class bike?
I have not yet got licence or anything, but I would like to get a bike and do a few track days on one and see how I get on, so your thoughts on an A class or B class?

[ells]

stretch? Stretch?

Your bike will be perfectly happy that you are that light and nimble.

If you have a bit of a spread around the middle and sho arms you may suit a monster better than a SS. B class if you are a novice.

mark

[dunlop0_1]

As Mark said just do it.
Get yourself a decent A or B bike (there's always one or two for sale) and don't look back.

Best decision you will make.

[Trumpet]

Thanks for thoughts so far, I will come to Snetterton and hopefuly be able to chat to some of you. I am looking at bikes for both A and B at the moment and I guess price, availablilty, condition (race ready or current road bike) will be quite a determining factor.
Anyway please keep your thoughts and suggestions coming

[ells]

Buying race ready may be cheaper and easier. They may also come with some handy spares and bits and pieces.
Pop along and introduce yourself to all at Snetterton.
Mark

[steeevvvooo]

Come and speak to me at snetterton, number 82 black and yellow monster.

Did my 1st race at Brands, after a handful of track days... had great fun. Happy to chat about my last few months, or have a read of my rants (sorry, I mean blog) http://stevogoesracing.blogspot.co.uk/

Plenty of help and advice is available from more experienced heads too from my personal experiences so far

[bradders]

285 puts you in my bracket. although at 112kgs plus kit I won a race or two in B last year, Tbh A class means you don't have to try so hard

Either way,mistreat fun and whether front back or the middle you'll have a race with someone

Check out the race from brands which was televised via motors tv, think someone may have linked it to YouTube if you do a search

Feel free to pop along for a chat: pretty friendly place

[Iconic944ss]

"Check out the race from brands which was televised via motors tv, think someone may have linked it to YouTube if you do a search"

Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=NDCLZNsNQ1g

[banger san]

As a tubby just about to have first race at Snet on a class B bike I would steer you towards class A.

[bradders]

Mistreat?! Bloomin auto correct. It's fun I thinks was I meant....or something like that