So long, and thanks for all the fish

twpd · 12-Nov-2006, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by the old man

Well, the 620 has moved and and so am I. There's a 748R with my name on it so it's off to Thunderbikes next year.

Isn't an R gonna exceed the power:weight ratio? I've seen two R's on a dyno...one was delivering 108bhp at the rear wheel and the other was giving 113 when well set up with an Ultimap chip and the throttle bodies properly matched. Given someone on Motoforum said their Bip weighed 187kg (an R is lighter) that makes the R exceed the power:weight ratio without taking the road kit off. You'll be sticking lead weights on it!

Mind you...I'm looking to buy one now

Rattler · 12-Nov-2006, 11:49

Great news!!!

Good luck mate, enjoyed some great battles with you this year.

Shame that we won't battle again, but good luck with all things Thunderbike.

Can I kinda take over your name now "the new old man" !!!

Enjoy
Tim

Dominic Clegg · 12-Nov-2006, 19:02

good luck mate in thunderbikes hope to see you around

Bones · 13-Nov-2006, 11:38

All the best Ian and i am sure will will kick ass in Thunderbikes .

My memory of you will be at Cadwell last race with you carving your way through the pack from the back to basically the front , totally awseome to see and i can only ever dream to have your talent, you will be missed, but at least i will get too sit in me own chair..ha-ha.........., whos gonna eat all the nuts now..........

Regards Bones

fil2 · 13-Nov-2006, 11:49

Its a real shame to know you are leaving DD ian..................you are a very fast smooth rider and i was looking forward to learning from you in 2007.....

You are and i know this will sound like a cliche but you are an inspiration to those that think they are too old to race........

good luck in thunderbikes and again its a shame you decided not to race DD in 2007..........................................

who ever has your bike has a reputation to uphold now..LOL

Phil

DP · 13-Nov-2006, 11:49

look forward to the opportunity to see you for a Curry at a racemeeting or two
Good luck
DP

Otei · 13-Nov-2006, 17:09

Hey Ian,

Was a pleasure to have raced with you, albeit briefly this year.

I'm just glad that I picked you out to be on the recieving end of my age related insults in my Cadwell report...I'd have been deeply upset if you'd escaped the series unscathed. You're far too nice to let you get away with that!

Good luck in Thunderbikes mate, and you know where to come if your fixadent and sanatogen dealer goes down.

Cheers,

Tim

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12-Nov-2006, 11:49	#2
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk Great news!!! Good luck mate, enjoyed some great battles with you this year. Shame that we won't battle again, but good luck with all things Thunderbike. Can I kinda take over your name now "the new old man" !!! Enjoy Tim Reply

12-Nov-2006, 19:02	#3
Dominic Clegg Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,354 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bradford Mood: DD 2006: 4th Top Rookie. DD 2007: 2nd Class B. DD 2008: 2nd Class B. good luck mate in thunderbikes hope to see you around Reply

13-Nov-2006, 11:49	#6
DP Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 203 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stamford Mood: Splodge ness abounds look forward to the opportunity to see you for a Curry at a racemeeting or two Good luck DP Reply