ATTN: Castle Combe Track Day Regs!!!! [Archive]

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13-May-2005, 13:51

Hi :D

Well I've just spoken to the lady who runs the bike days.

The noise limit is 105db and it was explained to me that the test is conducted at 1m from the exhaust at a 45 degree angle with the bike held at 3/4 maximum revs. I believe that this is exactly how Ian Leah's 620 was tested at Cadwell and he measured 87db - we should be ok.

This is their main issue - obviously they are having problems with noise and their locals. I explained that we understood and we think it's fair, and that we've all signed their petition! If you haven't DO IT NOW!!! Search for a thread started by me.

My second question was about meeting MOT regs. Initially she explained that they don't allow racebikes etc. I asked about track bikes that don't have mirrors, lights etc - would they pass? She said that it's ok as long as they pass the noise restrictions. She asked me if it was a racebike and I said yes GULP - thinking that I've just blown it. But she was cool. She doesn't want any sheds! She realises that there will be racebikes there for the day (not just us) and we may even get our own group. As long as we meet the noise restrictions and we behave, no riding like idiots etc, we'll be fine. We just show them a bit of respect and we're all Fonzi's

So, relax ... and breathe .... :D

fil2

13-May-2005, 14:51

good work tony..our own group sounds excellent.......................

well done.

Phil

Rattler

13-May-2005, 15:51

Yeh - go for our own group then we can race!!!! - oh bugga, not race, compete effectively!!!!! ;)

13-May-2005, 15:54

Well we won't know if that's going to happen until we get there, and we would be lumped in with other racers. Who are likely to be fast :o

It would be good though, might help to learn the track.

Anyone got the MCN circuit guide? Does it have Castle Combe in it? I think I might buy it ...

Tonio600

13-May-2005, 17:02

Well done mate, you make me breathe...

Cheers,
Tonio

tetol

13-May-2005, 17:57

Originally posted by TP
Well we won't know if that's going to happen until we get there, and we would be lumped in with other racers. Who are likely to be fast :o

It would be good though, might help to learn the track.

Anyone got the MCN circuit guide? Does it have Castle Combe in it? I think I might buy it ...
tp castle combe is in it ordered mine from duke website last sunday i think it said it could be up to 3 weeks delivery:(

13-May-2005, 18:02

Originally posted by tetol
tp castle combe is in it ordered mine from duke website last sunday i think it said it could be up to 3 weeks delivery:(

BUGGER!

I have an old one here somewhere but I can't find the bloody thing. Probably doesn't have the latest 17 chicanes that have been aded though :(

Ho hum.

Rattler

13-May-2005, 18:07

I ordered one off a guy on ebay a few days back - I assume he has them in stock?

I'm gonna chase his up. Once I get it I'm happy to share the info on here - NOT!!!!! ;)

Tim

13-May-2005, 18:09

Originally posted by Rattler
I ordered one off a guy on ebay a few days back - I assume he has them in stock?

I'm gonna chase his up. Once I get it I'm happy to share the info on here - NOT!!!!! ;)

Tim

I'll hold him down, someone else can kick him lots.

Or I can hold him upside down and shake him until the track guide falls out!

Anyone?

Tonio600

13-May-2005, 18:11

I've got the 2005.
But all is in English... dunno if we'll understand something :(

[Edité le 13-5-2005 par Tonio600]

andys 900ss

13-May-2005, 18:13

Got mine off HPS a couple of years ago and it got Castle Combe in it, although I not doing it!

Try bikehps.com

Andy:smug:

13-May-2005, 18:19

Originally posted by Tonio600
I've got the 2005.
But all is in English... dunno if we'll understand something :(

[Edité le 13-5-2005 par Tonio600]

Bring it to Castle Combe and I'll 'translate' it for you ;)

Oh and thanks Andy, I'll have a look at HPS.

domski

13-May-2005, 19:15

Castle Combe is easy... just keep turning right :D

Mark

13-May-2005, 20:19

Originally posted by TP
Originally posted by Rattler
I ordered one off a guy on ebay a few days back - I assume he has them in stock?

I'm gonna chase his up. Once I get it I'm happy to share the info on here - NOT!!!!! ;)

Tim

I'll hold him down, someone else can kick him lots.

Or I can hold him upside down and shake him until the track guide falls out!

Anyone?

And a several bundles of fifty pound notes...

Rattler

13-May-2005, 23:28

Originally posted by Flanks
Originally posted by TP
Originally posted by Rattler
I ordered one off a guy on ebay a few days back - I assume he has them in stock?

I'm gonna chase his up. Once I get it I'm happy to share the info on here - NOT!!!!! ;)

Tim

I'll hold him down, someone else can kick him lots.

Or I can hold him upside down and shake him until the track guide falls out!

Anyone?

And a several bundles of fifty pound notes...

It arrived today and welcomed me when I got home from work - its very good actually and I'll be able to tell everyone where they're going wrong - and you can call me Weeksy!!!! ;) ;):)

domski

14-May-2005, 00:37

Originally posted by Rattler
I'll be able to tell everyone where they're going wrong - and you can call me Weeksy!!!! ;) ;):)

Sorry Steve, but...

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Mr_S

14-May-2005, 23:30

Missing the last chicane

http://www.chathamclose.com/pics/castle%20combe.doc

posted this before in an DD thread.

14-May-2005, 23:37

Originally posted by Mr_S
Missing the last chicane

http://www.chathamclose.com/pics/castle%20combe.doc

posted this before in an DD thread.

Can't download that mate :(

domski

14-May-2005, 23:40

This any good?

http://www.domweb.co.uk/CastleCombe.gif

domski

14-May-2005, 23:48

CASTLE COMBE ARIEL PICTURES (http://www.multimap.com/map/photo.cgi?client=public&X=385250&Y=177000&width=700&height=410&gride=384525.044295424&gridn=177396.996423158&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=freegaz&pc=&zm=0&scale=10000&in.x=5&in.y=7)

FiscusFish

15-May-2005, 00:23

Is this of any use to you guys?

http://www.trackdays.co.uk/Circuits/castle-combe.htm

I think it's aimed more at cars but any help...

Darren

Tonio600

15-May-2005, 00:54

Am I wrong if I say CC seems easier than Cadwell?

skidlids

15-May-2005, 00:57

Depends how fast your going

Mr_S

15-May-2005, 10:27

Originally posted by TP
Originally posted by Mr_S
Missing the last chicane

http://www.chathamclose.com/pics/castle%20combe.doc

posted this before in an DD thread.

Can't download that mate :(

Try it again, I've tried it now from outside my network and it's downloading ok now....

15-May-2005, 18:24

Works now :D

Jamcoly

16-May-2005, 22:34

just done a 105db trackday on a 748 with 50mm termis staight though noise checks and no trouble on track

a 748R with 45mm termis made 104db no probs either

but a VTR SP2 got a warning whilst out on track

23-May-2005, 13:25

Well, my DD bike measured 101.8db but we had a few failures. fil2 and Ali (I think) failed and had to fit db killers. Ali had to do more than that :D but I think he was trying to kill someone on a bigger bike!

Tonio and Tim measured 105db and they were told they'd be watched.