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[milesaway]

Originally Posted by Ghost

If its a 95ish SS you want a 14 & 15 front rear std is 41 so you ought to have 42/43/44/45.

i got through this season fine on 14+15 front and 39 40 41 on my '95 600ss but with some engine's final drive ratios ghosts figures will be better- skidlids is most likely to be able to help you work out which engine you got- rest is trial and error- if you rev out in top in 1st half of straight you're too low- if not you probably not far out- theres a site called "gearing commander" on net that i found helpful working out the different combinations

best tip from me is ride as fast as you can without falling off

[Spjallen]

Yes that's right Phil. Sorry if I confused you. To be honest you'll find a ratio you like then change it through the weekend as you get faster. Pieman stuck to one ratio for the entire season and it worked for him! I fiddled too much this season and that can be as bad.

[Trumpet]

Now following all advice I am starting to get the priorities sorted out......
1. Got a massive cool box and will fill it with beer (you are welcome to join me for a few at first meeting)
2. Go fast, don't fall off
3. Some stuff about front and back teeth???
4. Set off about two days before everyone else to get to circuit for Friday practice

Seriously though, thanks for pointers so far. By the way when do the paddocks open, given that Northamptonshire (old stomping ground) is 8 hours drive from Oban can I get in on the Thursday night?

[bradders]

Normally yes, you'll probably find half the paddock filling up after 5, it gets busy!

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by bradders

Normally yes, you'll probably find half the paddock filling up after 5, it gets busy!

To right it does, if there is a car trackday on the Thursday we sometimes have to wait for paddock Access, if there is no track activity we sometimes get allowed in earlier.

The basic Spares are the parts that easily get damaged in any crash

Clip-ons
Levers
Footrests
and if your using a carbon silencer a spare is a good idea as they dont crash well.
Gearing will depend on primary drive the 600SS came with two different primary ratios, but the most common was the 2 to 1 ratios and for that I would look at having 41, 42, 43 Tooth rear sprockets and 14 a nd 15 tooth fronts

Tyres will be announced soon

Kevin (just about to turn 52 so not far behind)

[Trumpet]

I will need to try and get out on track as soon as weather allows in new year, so who runs good track days i.e. lots of track time, reasonably priced etc.
Is there anyone planning to do pre-season track days next year who dont mind being seen with a wobbly newbie?

[skidlids]

Just had these through from Mark at No Limits
Note MAllory dates are usually 95dB quiet days

Latest Availability

Sat 10 Nov Mallory Park £45 only fast group available
Sat 17 Nov Oulton Park £79 all groups available
Weds 21 Nov Oulton Park £49 all groups available
Sun 25 Nov Mallory Park £39 all groups available


2013 Early dates

Sat 16 Feb Cadwell Park
Sat 23 Feb Oulton Park
Sat 23 Feb Brands Hatch Indy
Sun 24 Feb Anglesey International
Sun 24 Feb Snetterton 300
Tues 26 Feb Oulton Park
Thurs 28 Feb Donington Park GP noisy
Fri March 1 Brands Hatch Indy
Sun 3 March Cadwell Park
Sun 10 March Cadwell Park
Mon 11 March Cadwell Park
Mon 11 March Brands Hatch Indy
Tues 12 March Donington Park GP noisy
Weds 13 March Oulton Park
Sat 16 March Cadwell Park
Sat 16 March Rockingham International
Sun 17 March Rockingham International
Mon 18 march Snetterton 300
Sun 24 March Rockingham International
Mon 25 March Cadwell Park
Tues 26 Cadwell Park
Weds 27 March Oulton Park
Thurs 28 March Snetterton 300
Good Fri 29 March Cadwell Park

[Trumpet]

Thanks Kevin, we spoke on the phone so a quick thanks for the advice then as well. As you can see from my posts I got the bike and now really looking forward to next year!
Have a sneaking suspicion that age is the only time you will be behind me, still someone has to be the strongest member of the paddock.....holding everone else up; probably me then!

[Si1208]

I wish I had started racing as young as 53

Sounds like you're well on the way to getting things sorted. Good luck with your novice season - see you in the paddock in March!

[Cranker V2]

[quote=Trumpet]Now following all advice I am starting to get the priorities sorted out......
1. Got a massive cool box and will fill it with beer (you are welcome to join me for a few at first meeting)
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Just the first meeting! 10 bottles crabbies (and a bottle of port) and a case of Peroni normally see me well for a two day meeting. Ghostie helps out in disposing of the unwanted bottles too.........along with the Badger. Bradders like a tipple too, especially as he is now not allowed to race