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Rattler

17-Jun-2005, 22:51

Managed a cheeky Brands day today with focused events.

Weather was superb, had quite a laugh dicing with a great group of lads riding a couple of ZXR400s, a CBR600 and a Fireblade.

Had a couple of big slides on the Diablos, so I'll be on the phone to Tyreman toot sweet in time for Snett!!!

Will post a couple of pics when I get some new webspace!!! Or can someone lend me some?

:flame::flame:

Tim

NBs996

17-Jun-2005, 23:02

Jeezus Timothy! Your avatar... How far can you hang off that bike!

Rattler

17-Jun-2005, 23:05

Originally posted by NBs996
Jeezus Timothy! Your avatar... How far can you hang off that bike!

Scott was kind enough not only to take the pic, but also to host that for me. He was also kind enough to crop the pic so as not to show how far away from the apex I was ;)

And in answer to your question - not far enough!!!! ;)

[Edited on 17-6-2005 by Rattler]

domski

17-Jun-2005, 23:06

If you wanna email me pics Tim, I'll get them hosted for you straight away ;)

domskiweb@btinternet.com

Rattler

17-Jun-2005, 23:08

Thanks Dom - I'll email them over, they might be a bit large though - I'm at work and don't have the access to any photo s/w.

Thanks
Tim

andyb

17-Jun-2005, 23:12

Originally posted by Rattler
Thanks Dom - I'll email them over, they might be a bit large though - I'm at work and don't have the access to any photo s/w.

Thanks
Tim

Work? Isnt that for the commoners? :lol:

domski

17-Jun-2005, 23:18

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Rattler

17-Jun-2005, 23:24

Thanks Dom

domski

18-Jun-2005, 02:35

Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Rattler
Thanks Dom - I'll email them over, they might be a bit large though - I'm at work and don't have the access to any photo s/w.

Thanks
Tim

Work? Isnt that for the commoners? :lol:

Yeah, but someone has to crack the whip!!

Jools

18-Jun-2005, 10:24

Very stylish. You should try BSB mate!

Jon

18-Jun-2005, 10:55

Nice pics Tim, looks like you have found your full confidence again.
You going to let us know your times.;)

Oh! and see you have got your space boots on:D

[Edited on 18-6-2005 by Jon]

18-Jun-2005, 11:11

Times?

Rattler

20-Jun-2005, 09:38

Originally posted by TP
Times?

Nah - I'm more of a telegraph man myself!!! ;)

Jon

20-Jun-2005, 19:44

Originally posted by Rattler
Originally posted by TP
Times?

Nah - I'm more of a telegraph man myself!!! ;)

TP that means he was slow:P

bradders

20-Jun-2005, 23:49

great style as always...isnt brands one of your favs??

Rattler

21-Jun-2005, 09:59

Originally posted by Jon
Originally posted by Rattler
Originally posted by TP
Times?

Nah - I'm more of a telegraph man myself!!! ;)

TP that means he was slow:P

At least I don't look like a girl!!!! ;)

Rattler

21-Jun-2005, 10:03

Originally posted by bradders
great style as always...isnt brands one of your favs??

I've always liked Brands Indy - it was where my first trackday was on my GSXR600 back in 2000.

God knows how many trackdays I've done since, but most have been at Brands I reckon.

Its just a simple track with only a few corners, so should be easy to learn - in reality there are just 3 rights and 2 lefts (over simplification I know!!!) - and short enough to get lots of laps in and hence lots of practice.

I'm no where near fast enough there yet for the DD round later in the year - so more practice required.

Tim

Jon

21-Jun-2005, 18:43

This young lady would like to know how well you did.:)

Still waiting for the times to be posted Its only been 144 hours, I think they quoted 48:puzzled:

[Edited on 21-6-2005 by Jon]

Rattler

22-Jun-2005, 11:48

Originally posted by Jon
This young lady would like to know how well you did.:)

Still waiting for the times to be posted Its only been 144 hours, I think they quoted 48:puzzled:

[Edited on 21-6-2005 by Jon]

Laps were sub 1 minute - enough info????

dickieducati

22-Jun-2005, 11:49

59.999 then ??????????????:D

Rattler

22-Jun-2005, 11:50

Give or take a few secs - yeh!!!! ;)

22-Jun-2005, 12:31

Originally posted by Rattler
Originally posted by Jon
This young lady would like to know how well you did.:)

Still waiting for the times to be posted Its only been 144 hours, I think they quoted 48:puzzled:

[Edited on 21-6-2005 by Jon]

Laps were sub 1 minute - enough info????

No, not enough info.

I was in a similar position to you, sliding on my last set of diablo's and managed a low 58 or two ...

You?

Rattler

22-Jun-2005, 12:49

There were no official timings, but I did have my manual lap-timer mounted and showed times similar to yours.

What was strange and somewhat enlightening was that it seemed my fastest laps were the ones where I tried the least!!!! ; :o:o:o:o:o.

I diced a few times with a group of guys on various Jap offerings and they said they were lapping in times in the 56 - 59 sec bracket - so there or thereabouts I reckon.

Playing in the fast group with an underpowered bike can be really frustrating, but also great fun when you stuff it up 'em in the corners.

It was really encouraging to tackle paddock without braking, just back her off a bit, drop her down a cog and drive for the apex - a scream!!!! ;)

22-Jun-2005, 13:04

Nice one.

What do you think your race pace will be?

Rattler

22-Jun-2005, 13:14

Originally posted by TP
Nice one.

What do you think your race pace will be?

I made the last bit up about not braking into Paddock, but you can leave it really late if you're on the right line!!! ;)

As for race pace - god knows what mine will be, my racing times appear to have no direct reflection on my laptimes on trackdays.

I reckon I know why too, just gotta find a way of fixing it.

As for other DD'ers, I think that averaging 58's will get you into the top ten. You'll need to be sub 1 min for a top 15 spot and the leaders will be circa 53 - 55 ?? Just my guess though.

Tim

22-Jun-2005, 13:27

I reckon it will be quicker than that mate.

I reckon you'll need to be low 57's maybe 56's to get into the top ten, with the odd 55 here and there. The leaders in the 52's.

keefer

22-Jun-2005, 13:27

you're gona turn into the boy that cried wolf with all your fibs
:smug:

Rattler

22-Jun-2005, 13:36

Originally posted by TP
I reckon it will be quicker than that mate.

I reckon you'll need to be low 57's maybe 56's to get into the top ten, with the odd 55 here and there. The leaders in the 52's.

Maybe - I'd better get myself sorted toot sweet then!!!

However, my suggested times are right, as its gonna be raining!!! ;)

Tim

Rattler

22-Jun-2005, 13:40

Originally posted by keefer
you're gona turn into the boy that cried wolf with all your fibs
:smug:

I just can't help myself and with all this pre-race DD posturing and posing going on, it's all fun propaganda!!! ;)

Tim:frog: