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Old 27-May-2009, 11:47   #1
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Interesting stuff

Maybe Andy Shep could try them out on his 620 for some usefull
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Looking forward to the Wet test report..........
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Old 27-May-2009, 14:55   #2
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Well if Andy is prepared to have a go in a non championship race and no one objects, I have a brand new pair that I am willing to hand over for such a test....and no, neither Sam nor I have any affiliation to Maxxis in any way shape or form, other than trying to save DD riders a fair wedge over a season....
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Old 27-May-2009, 21:09   #3
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I'd like to thank both Nog and Sam for their proactive approach to this sensitive subject. Non-championship races are a good opportunity to advance our series in this way. Cheers fellers and will be seeing you at Mallory, hopefully I’ll make the championship races this round
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Old 28-May-2009, 12:30   #4
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Tyre Test idea
No offence to Andy Sheppard or Sam West but I noticed that Ian Cobby is still around the paddock with Harriet. If there was any testing to be done why not let him do it - his speed, wealth of previous experience as well as last year's championship should make him the ideal candidate.

On the subject of Ian Cobby and Diablos; I believe Ian's best time around Snetterton was 1:19 ish last year and the best time this year from front running Class A is around 1:22 ish I realise that there may be other factors involved but does this suggest that the tyres have at least another 3 seconds in them with the right rider on board?
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Old 28-May-2009, 13:29   #5
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On the subject of Ian Cobby and Diablos; I believe Ian's best time around Snetterton was 1:19 ish last year and the best time this year from front running Class A is around 1:22 ish I realise that there may be other factors involved but does this suggest that the tyres have at least another 3 seconds in them with the right rider on board?

The fact that Ian is a track day instructor at Snetterton, literally knows the circuit like the back of his hand, and could probably do low 1.20's two up whilst eating a sandwich would have no bearing
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Old 28-May-2009, 14:20   #6
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The fact that Ian is a track day instructor at Snetterton, literally knows the circuit like the back of his hand, and could probably do low 1.20's two up whilst eating a sandwich would have no bearing


LOL - good point but it confirms even more that he's the man for the job - especially round Snetterton :-)
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Old 28-May-2009, 19:04   #7
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Some way to go to turn this around

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=79165

A set apiece for a each rider might do it though

Maxxis are certainly working hard on marketing side.

Ray.

Oh and I'll want a set as well, part worn is fine but two meets max use only, to see if they are OK to use on the road after they come off a DD bike
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