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Old 10-Jul-2012, 17:52
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Warm Up
I've noticed that before any sessions everyone warms their bikes up differently. What is the best way and how long would you recommend?
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Old 10-Jul-2012, 19:23
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Stick a heated blanket over her and a nice warm bovril in the tank; she'll be warm as toast
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Old 10-Jul-2012, 19:36
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I just let it tick over for at least 5 mins before then the getting to the grid for warm up takes care of the rest.

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Old 10-Jul-2012, 20:18
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Old 10-Jul-2012, 20:36
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Have to stay on first Phil!!
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Old 10-Jul-2012, 22:39
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Have to stay on first Phil!!


Real racers now Simon, as we have been down the road.
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Old 11-Jul-2012, 05:17
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Real racers now Simon, as we have been down the road.

K'nell I must be a fekin multiple world champion then.
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Old 11-Jul-2012, 07:32
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K'nell I must be a fekin multiple world champion then.

Defo multiple world champ.bwont forget the time at oulton in feb one year when you were saying how great the tyres were. Next session you and the bike came back plastered in mud.

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Old 11-Jul-2012, 10:08
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Old 11-Jul-2012, 10:55
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You're not a racer until you have some dirt on your frame

Is that the bike or the rider?
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