Manx DD GP?
 

The DD bikes are eligible for the Manx GP, albeit against 600cc/1000cc machines, but would anyone be interested in doing the Manx GP on a DD bike?

You'd get mullered, but its all about the craic isn't it?

Two weeks holiday racing around on public roads!

I started racing in 1997 with one thing in mind - the TT. I've never gone and now have a much stronger feeling of self preservation. If I was to do the Manx nowadays, I'd rather do it on something slow, can you imagine riding a superbike around there? :o No ta!

There are 3 classes you can race in, Newcomers (Monday), Junior (Wednesday) and Senior (Friday).

Your thoughts?

:)

I'll just add, that a 65bhp DD bike must be able to crack 100mph, which is pretty damn respectible!

- thoughts - time for your medication Mr Cann !!

...I never said I wanted to do it ;)

Not on my bike I hate the place.:D)

Ummm...


I wanna do BSB on your bike :lol:

That's ok now we just need a budget:D)

I'll insult my sponsors ;)

:D

do you think a dd bike would go the distance...:lol:

think of the closing speed of a litre bike on a dd bike...:o

I love the place - would like to live there! I love the TT and manx, but it's the cruelest event in the world. best left alone, on any bike.

I would :)

Maybe we can get a 'Ring round sorted too ;)

:D

DD at the TT
 

What about a Manx/TT DD only race or parade lap.

I was asked by my mates dad yesterday when was I going to do the Manx, but with more and more friends getting injured or worse over there its a little off putting.
But we have discussed going to ireland and doing the Skerries and Killguest1 ( http://www.loughshinnymotorcycleclub.com/ ) and taking on Liam and his SV650.
At least the free entries would help offset the travel costs

A parade lap would be good, who knows how we would arrange/organise that tho.
Always wanted to do the manx but not sure I would now altho doing it on the DD bike would be good :)

Racing in Ireland
 

Preston and District motorcycle club regularly receive entries from Ireland and are in the process of organising a reciprical deal for 2007. They also run a class for 350cc - 750cc bikes (no supersports). Drink real Guiness and race bikes. oooh.

I wouldn't mind a parade lap, but don't fancy a full on race there. A few too many walls and stuff for my liking :)

As DD has no History associated with the Island the there is very little chance of a parade lap for DD bikes.

I may take my R6 back to the Island one year for a Parade lap as it finished 21st in the Junior TT and 24th in the Proddy 600 in 2003.

Not sure my Class B bike would enjoy the climb out of Ramsey and up Snaefell and for most of the circuit I would prefer to have a pair of properly set up adjustable modern forks in the front if trying to ride it at any real speed.