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phoenix n max 09-Feb-2005 18:44

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Originally posted by Monty
the 35 people racing-

:o oh blimey !

Rattler 09-Feb-2005 21:15

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Originally posted by weeksy
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Originally posted by ChrisBushell
Steve,

We have been in direct contact with those people who are entered.

We are not going to be carrying out a public debate with people who have no involvement with the series. Additionally any announcements will be made direct to registered entrants, not via the message board.

Thus the meeting on Saturday is a closed one to entrants only and not a general discussion forum.

Get off the sanctamonious pedastle Chris..... whether you like it or not, people outside of the series have vested interests in the series, be that through friends or family.... it's that simple.... i'm not asking to be involved in any of the 'closed' discussions (although it seem certain people outside the series are party to them) All i am saying is that time is running out and people need to start making decisions...

For yourself as you're party to all the debates and not actually even running a bike it's great sitting there saying 'be patient on this and that' but people are on budgets of time and resources to get their bikes up and running.

Sadly i don't fit into the 'inner sanctum' and in some ways that's a shame mate.... but i'm sick of being dismissed like a naughty schoolboy just because i'm not entering the series.

I'm almost tempted to send in the £200 just so i can have an opinion..... This 'us and them' attitude is helping no-one.

Weeksy - I disagree with you, you are the one that is creating this supposed "them and us" situation; by putting yourself forward as a spokeperson for some of the racers and then being critical when the agreed and communicated timescales don't meet with your requirements.

We have been told when we are being told and we are OK with this.

Whilst it may be preffered to know before now, that isn't and won't happen.

When decisions are made they will be communicated to all the appropriate parties in the manner best seen fit by the team running the series and shouldn't be made available to anyone who has a vested interest or otherwise just because they threaten to throw their toys out of the pram.

Tim:ninja:

Rattler 09-Feb-2005 22:47

Everyone can have an opinion and everyone is entitled to mine!!!!:lol:

psychlist 09-Feb-2005 22:56

YOU KEEP MISSING MY POINT!!!!!
 
I'm not interested in having a say, a vote, or a bloody fight over this!!! All I wanted to say was I'm interested in seeing how you put a race season together so I want to WATCH & LISTEN for crying out loud, can't any of you read? :frog: I'm rapidly forming the opinion that I can't be arsed to take an interest cos you're making such a meal of it!
See you in the morning.............zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

clockwork orange 09-Feb-2005 22:58

Hear hear Paul.

Still, first time around everyone is still learning, including the organisers :lol::lol::lol:

Rattler 09-Feb-2005 23:04

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Originally posted by psychlist
I'm not interested in having a say, a vote, or a bloody fight over this!!! All I wanted to say was I'm interested in seeing how you put a race season together so I want to WATCH & LISTEN for crying out loud, can't any of you read? :frog: I'm rapidly forming the opinion that I can't be arsed to take an interest cos you're making such a meal of it!
See you in the morning.............zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Well if you sat back and just read and listened instead of stirring it up, you would be able to. :puzzled::puzzled:

psychlist 09-Feb-2005 23:08

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Originally posted by Rattler
Well if you sat back and just read and listened instead of stirring it up, you would be able to. :puzzled::puzzled:

Wise words but very ill informed Tim. 100 lines, I must read all the posts before I pass judgement :pig:

paynep 09-Feb-2005 23:10

Wow, this thread will REALLY impress outsiders are interested in getting behind DD
:mad:

Rattler 09-Feb-2005 23:11

Time for bed said Zebedee!

psychlist - you've got a U2U

Tim:ninja:

[Edited on 9-2-2005 by Rattler]

skidlids 10-Feb-2005 00:57

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Originally posted by clockwork orange
Hear hear Paul.

Still, first time around everyone is still learning, including the organisers :lol::lol::lol:

Lets hope there will be a second time around for a DSC series, I wonder what will be going on this time next year.
If there is going to be a DSC series next year I can understand why members like Paul and Weeksy would like to know what is happening this year as they well want to be involved in some way next year.


Back to the subject of tyres, I have no intention of using H rated BT090s on any of my other bikes so why would I want them on my 600SS when I could have the choice of fitting Pirelli Diablos especially as I am going to be the person paying for them.
Now if tyres were Free then it might be different.
I can buy what make of brake pads that I want and the same applies to chain, sprockets, mastercylinders, shockabsorber, fork springs, rearsets, exhaust systems and even model of Ducati 600/620, so why shouldn't this apply to my tyres

NBs996 10-Feb-2005 01:13

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Originally posted by skidlids

Back to the subject of tyres, I have no intention of using H rated BT090s on any of my other bikes so why would I want them on my 600SS when I could have the choice of fitting Pirelli Diablos especially as I am going to be the person paying for them.
Now if tyres were Free then it might be different.
I can buy what make of brake pads that I want and the same applies to chain, sprockets, mastercylinders, shockabsorber, fork springs, rearsets, exhaust systems and even model of Ducati 600/620, so why shouldn't this apply to my tyres

I totally agree with that kev, but i also subscribe to the idea that a control tyre will prevent the spare wheels scenario which will be a significant advantage for those that can afford it.

I have heard of what i think is an excellent suggestion to sort out free tyre selection AND eliminate spare wheels for different conditions. It's not my idea, so maybe i shouldn't put it open for discussion here but it will certainly be brought up at the meeting on saturday.

Iconic944ss 10-Feb-2005 10:34

yeah - triangular front tyres - I remember those !!!

Monty 10-Feb-2005 11:59

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Originally posted by Iconic944ss
yeah - triangular front tyres - I remember those !!!

Remember them-I used them! Had a KR83 on the front of my BSA Thunderbolt with a TT100 on the back. The profile was so extreme you didn't roll the bike into corners, it just dropped over until the sidewall stuck. They were quite odd to ride on as you HAD to use full lean, anything less and the front just slid out until it got to full lean and then if you were lucky it stuck-ok once you had got used to it-but not much fun in the wet.............

John

Jon 10-Feb-2005 20:12

I'd like to put my opinion forward, but then again I'm not a contestant. So I will not bother and this will make things easier:lol: for those that have entered:D

domski 10-Feb-2005 20:59

Would it not just be easier to say NO WETS (If only to keep costs down) and you can use ANY TYRE YOU WANT.

There obviously hasn't been the support shown from the tyre manufacturers, or we wouldn't be discussing this still.

My suggestion - Open on tyres, no slicks, no wets, no warmers, 2 warm up laps.

Thats got to be the easiest and simplest solution.

Perhaps next year a tyre company will get on board, and we can have this discussion again :frog:

[Edited on 10-2-2005 by domskidue]

skidlids 10-Feb-2005 21:07

Dom I'm sure your suggestion is already being discussed as I know I have included a very similar suggestion in my emails to the Desmo Due committee.
I am also sure a couple of control tyre suppliers are also being considered and that info will be passed to us at the meeting on Saturday. Maybe we the racers will be offered a few options to vote on.

Roll on Saturday when hopefully a lot of questions will be answered.

domski 10-Feb-2005 21:43

Yes, I'm sure you're right Kev.

I'm sure the committee have it fully under control, but what else do we have to talk about

:lol:

How about giving me a 20 second head start :o

NBs996 10-Feb-2005 21:47

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Originally posted by domskidue

How about giving me a 20 second head start :o

You're 'avin a larf! Looking at your website, I think you should be made to ride with NO tyres!! :lol:

domski 10-Feb-2005 22:00

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

My website is just fiction ;)

NBs996 10-Feb-2005 22:02

Oh dear! And i was so impressed, I was about to mail you a sponsorship cheque. Ah well, i'll have to give it to someone else...

AK 10-Feb-2005 22:07

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Originally posted by NBs996
Oh dear! And i was so impressed, I was about to mail you a sponsorship cheque. Ah well, i'll have to give it to someone else...

send it to meeeee

send it to meeeee - will be carefully used in 'buying' a rider, as the gorgeous Mr Xaus said no.... as he was a little booked up already;)

NBs996 10-Feb-2005 22:10

charlotte m'dear, i'd be happy to sponsor the cost of getting your acu license. Otherwise, EBAY HERE I COME!!!

skidlids 10-Feb-2005 23:01

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Originally posted by domskidue
How about giving me a 20 second head start :o

Thats fine by me












You just have to do a extra lap more than the rest of us :frog:

domski 10-Feb-2005 23:23

:o:D


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