Trackday, Mondello 17th Oct

[Johnny Wishbone]

Anyone else heading down... Bino? Rob?

[Liamo]

can ye go to watch you maniacs? my (as of yet un aquired) 33bhp bandit wouldnt be much of a track tool, in fact i'd be doin well to get to mondello without falling asleep on it

[Johnny Wishbone]

You can if you want to take the day off work... ^_^ (tis on a Monday).

As for the Bandit, HP don't matter on a trackday, it's what YOU as a rider takes from the day that's important, and believe me, there'll be plenty of lads on Blades & R1s driving around the track like they've never been on a bike before!!

[skenny]

I'm hoping to go, do you have to pay in advance?? If it's wet, i presume it's tough luck?

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]If it's wet, i presume it's tough luck?

:hitler: NIEN!!! - when you pay you get a coupon, which, should you not go, can be used at the next trackday.

Reckon I'll just do the afternoon myself - that reminds me, must book it! :rolleyes:

[Johnny Wishbone]

Anyway, who cares if it's wet!!? I mean, it's frickin Ireland, it's frickin October, it's bound to be wet!! :lol:

Seriously though, if it's wet you'll just have to take it a bit easier so you might actually learn more... ^_^ Assuming you don't highside and end up with a mangled bike... :shades:

[mick]

am hoping to bring the sp 2 up for that day but i have to rearrange a work commitment, if things work out will see you all there.

[Bino]

Originally posted by Johnny Wishbone@Oct 3 2005, 09:51 AM
[b]Anyone else heading down... Bino? Rob?
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Yep, I'll be there alright.
Have a voucher for the afternoon session but going to pay the extra few quid to make it a day long session.
Looking forward to it but definitely a little bit nervous at the same time.........

[Johnny Wishbone]

Meself and Nick will be there for the afternoon. Good stuff lads, there's a few of us going - could almost be the first Biker.ie trackday!! :lol:

[Bino]

Done & Dusted, booked in for the full day. :dirol:


*note to self, keep out of Johnny's way and keep a good distance from him on the track at all times*

[Jay]

I'm in , booked for the day , see ye there .

[skenny]

Count me in, booked the afternoon.

MickCork - you bringing that SP up ??

[dub in exile]

I'll defo call in for a while not bringin the bike but I'll call in for a gawk.

[Johnny Wishbone]

Excellent - good bunch going, hope we all recognise one another ^_^

I'll be riding the white Firestorm, you'll probably hear me long before you see me :lol: I'll be the one drowning out the lovely sound of all the Ducatis :shades:

Having said that, I could be on a little black ZXR400... :rolleyes:

[skenny]

is the vtr good to go jw, did you finsih her off in all white??

[Johnny Wishbone]

ARSE FECK SHITE - lost that last response.... :(

In a word SK, yes, almost there.... hopefully she'll be out on the road at the weekend. :)

[charlieIRL]

had the ZXR all ready and it now has decided to break a feckin valve and it has scored the camahaft. FECK THA.
Anyone got a ZXR 400 head - 1993?

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]and it has scored the camahaft.

Scored the camshaft or just the cam lobe??? If it's the camshaft it's ok, just polish it out if you're fussy - if it's the cam you could polish it too if it hasn't gouged it... What happened Charlie, did the stem break or was it the tappet or what??

[charlieIRL]

scored the lobe & shaft. Lobe has a "U" scored into it and the shaft has rounded off.
Dunno what happened - just after doing valve shimms and got all set up and cousin was out on a test ride and it started to rattle and lost power.
Took head off last night and the valve had broke at both ends. Thankfully it didn't damage the head so new valve should sit properly..........fingers crossed

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]scored the lobe & shaft. Lobe has a "U" scored into it and the shaft has rounded off.

Arse... :( You could try Bartons To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. or else Cheshire for the new bits - could you save the camshaft, maybe get it weld filled and reground?? That's a pain Charlie - will you be down at the trackday then?

[charlieIRL]

i reckon its handier just to get a shaft and new valve.

Dunno if i'm still going but my brother will def be there.

[wheels]

Originally posted by Johnny Wishbone@Oct 3 2005, 09:51 AM
[b]Anyone else heading down... Bino? Rob?
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ill probably b there will keep an eye out yous.what group do u go out with

[Bino]

Originally posted by wheels@Oct 6 2005, 05:56 PM
[b]ill probably b there will keep an eye out yous.what group do u go out with
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first time doing it so I'll be in the beginners :P

[Johnny Wishbone]

Inters... we'll probably have people in every class (Jay I presume you're in advanced?) so we should get some good snaps of everyone from the pit wall :)

[Jay]

I am indeed Johnny , I normally go into inter on the blade but I presume/hoping the advanced group is a bit slower without the race bikes and the inter is now advanced beginners ? Either way I'll be going after your record of 'best highside at dunlop' lol . Has anyone tried 014's on the track , the last time I was out I used 012ss which were great but I'm not sure about the 014's yet ?

[wheels]

Originally posted by Jay@Oct 7 2005, 05:04 PM
[b]I am indeed Johnny , I normally go into inter on the blade but I presume/hoping the advanced group is a bit slower without the race bikes and the inter is now advanced beginners ? Either way I'll be going after your record of 'best highside at dunlop' lol . Has anyone tried 014's on the track , the last time I was out I used 012ss which were great but I'm not sure about the 014's yet ?
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yeah Jay ive used them on track on my gsxr k3 1000 and found them 2 b better tan the pilot races that i have know. i ran the front at 30 and rear at 29 psi :wink1:

[Jay]

Thanks wheels .

[skenny]

Lads, I read about dropping tyre pressures for the track in the mags. Would those figures, 30 and 29 apply to most tyres on most bikes.

Also, I suppose it's totally different from rider to rider but would you change the suspension settings much from stock for the track??

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]Lads, I read about dropping tyre pressures for the track in the mags. Would those figures, 30 and 29 apply to most tyres on most bikes.

Yeah, you could drop a couple front and rear from the stock settings alright, which will vary obviously from bike to bike. If it's wet I'd leave them at the stock settings.

The VTR is back on the road and the ZXR rear shock is very soft so I'll be down on the VTR.

[Johnny Wishbone]

Anyone know what circuit we're on??? National?

[PaulG]

Originally posted by skenny@Oct 10 2005, 08:15 AM
[b]Lads, I read about dropping tyre pressures for the track in the mags. Would those figures, 30 and 29 apply to most tyres on most bikes.

Also, I suppose it's totally different from rider to rider but would you change the suspension settings much from stock for the track??
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About 2 psi from standard is ideal. Don't go dropping them by much more, like a shower of eejits at a track day across the water told us. Your tyre just deforms and if you are overly enthusiastic with letting the air out, you can roll your rubber off the rim, so to speak! No 30 and 29 would not apply to all bikes at all. The rear of the ZX6R is 36psi so check your manual. 29 in a tyre that is meant to be at 36 is not ideal at all.

[petrol head]

is it possible to go to watch the track day or is it closed to the public would love to see the crack before i do one

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]is it possible to go to watch the track day or is it closed to the public would love to see the crack before i do one

Yeah, you can walk right in alright - you can go and sit in teh paddock or walk around the track. It's on Monday though, so unless you're a man of leisure... ^_^

[PaulG]

Originally posted by petrol head@Oct 11 2005, 09:10 AM
[b]is it possible to go to watch the track day or is it closed to the public would love to see the crack before i do one
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The ones I was at taking photos at you could just walk in and look. They wouldn't just let you out past the barriers for taking photos unless you sign your life away but as for tipping about the pits and getting as close as you will get on race day, you should not have a problem at all.

[skenny]

Originally posted by petrol head@Oct 11 2005, 09:10 AM
[b]is it possible to go to watch the track day or is it closed to the public would love to see the crack before i do one
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AFAIK you can just turn up and stroll around.

Cheers PG, the front on the blade is 36 rear 42 - so i'll drop a bit off them (if they're not already down :rolleyes: )

[petrol head]

might take a run up today then see what goes on but think i will wait to next year to do one would rather dry track first time around

[Johnny Wishbone]

Well, I think the weather is to be good for Monday so you might as well sign up!! :lol: If you're coming along I'll have a few ham sambos and a flask of soup thanks ^_^

[petrol head]

i dont have full licence does that make any odd's i was going to get race licence for next year,must do the test anyway

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]i dont have full licence does that make any odd's i was going to get race licence for next year,must do the test anyway

You need the full licence unfortunately, or a race licence :(

[Liamo]

what time is it on, ill probably have a few hours to spare on monday to go and have a look

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]what time is it on, ill probably have a few hours to spare on monday to go and have a look It'll be on for the whole day Liamo - some of the lads are doing a full day and the rest of us will be there for 12:30pm I'd say.

[Cats]

Hey Petrol...

if your going for a gawk... :shocking:

I go too as me in same boat... no full license...
but doing the test on the 03rd Nov.. :shades:

I see "dub in exile" is gonna tag along...I try get Larry to go
see ye there around 1pm..

so lets make it the offical Biker.ie track day...even if some of us are not gonna
get to go on the track..

:cowboy: we better get the hats from the forum..

talk soon

[Johnny Wishbone]

Yis can be brolly dollies!! :lol: you can double up as mechanics and pit lane crew with the pit boards and stuff :) Seems like a good crew going over - be good to meet more of yis.

[Cats]

For feck sakes JW...

I'll never fit into the red two piece....tits are too big

But I'll try just for you... :P

[Liamo]

nice one johnny, if the weathers decent ill probably come down for a gander

[petrol head]

what kinda soup will you be wanting jonny,I will get up there for one or so just will look for the white vtr or cat in the red two piece,i am a member of loughshinny supporters club can i get race licence through them

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]what kinda soup will you be wanting jonny,I will get up there for one or so just will look for the white vtr or cat in the red two piece,i am a member of loughshinny supporters club can i get race licence through them

Now THAT's feckin service!! :D Any kind of soup will do, once it's hot. ^_^

[b]For feck sakes JW...

I'll never fit into the red two piece....tits are too big

But I'll try just for you...

Result! :lol:

[skenny]

Good stuff lads, that's what i like to see - professional bikers... tell the boss he can shove his job if he asks any questions or threaten him with the wrath of biker.ie :D

petrol head, don't forget the brown bread and butter :)

Ahhh yes....

I can see it now - the whole crew togged out in their biker.ie pit gear, attending to the bikes. Nimmy being extra busy massaging contestants in between sessions and holding up the biker .ie umbrella to keep the beating sun off us while in the pit lane. Ah yes, this is the life.....

[Bino]

Originally posted by petrol head@Oct 11 2005, 02:12 PM
[b]what kinda soup will you be wanting jonny,
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Put me down for one of them soups as well so Petrol Head! Mushroom, I like mushroom soup. :D

Hopefully by the time everyone alse arrives at 1, the bike (and me) will still be in working order :w00t:

[Busman27]

Originally posted by Cats@Oct 11 2005, 02:04 PM
[b]For feck sakes JW...

I'll never fit into the red two piece....tits are too big

But I'll try just for you... :P
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Jaysus Im going for a gawk too so

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]Hopefully by the time everyone alse arrives at 1, the bike (and me) will still be in working order

Just watch that oul Dunlop corner... tricky section that! :lol:

[charlieIRL]

feck it, am gonna try get a half day monday and call over. Only a few minutes from me here in Tullamore

[Johnny Wishbone]

Goodman Charlie! :)

[skenny]

right, it's late notice but do you reckon this rear is fit for an afternoon on the track??

it sarted falling apart on saturday and if i have to get a new one this morning, i presume i'd have to get sand paper to it before hitting a slightly damp mondello.

[charlieIRL]

Originally posted by skenny@Oct 17 2005, 09:47 AM
[b]right, it's late notice but do you reckon this rear is fit for an afternoon on the track??

it sarted falling apart on saturday and if i have to get a new one this morning, i presume i'd have to get sand paper to it before hitting a slightly damp mondello.
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i wouldn't ever ride around the house with that, never mind a damp mondello!!

[petrol head]

Skenny man if your for mondello with that your mad,there's more rubber stuck to my number plate than there is on that tyre,sand paper doesn't work on the tyre it has to reach temp to ware out the compound,If you badly need one get a part worn for the day from a breaker's ..........................

[PaulG]

Originally posted by skenny@Oct 17 2005, 09:47 AM
[b]right, it's late notice but do you reckon this rear is fit for an afternoon on the track??

it sarted falling apart on saturday and if i have to get a new one this morning, i presume i'd have to get sand paper to it before hitting a slightly damp mondello.
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Feck, the bike must handle like a pig with that on it. Get a new tyre and you will wonder how you ever rode with that yoke on it. :ph34r:

[skenny]

Originally posted by PaulG@Oct 17 2005, 10:27 AM
[b]Feck, the bike must handle like a pig with that on it. Get a new tyre and you will wonder how you ever rode with that yoke on it. :ph34r:
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Thanks lads,


Panic over, after ringing around local shops - glasshouse, cotters, bikeworld = all closed :devil: - i chanced ducati and they were able to sort me out with a new diablo - 180 rear. Now to take the scenic route to scrub the fooker in..

[Liamo]

didnt make it down unfortunatly, Bino, JW, skenny, how'd you get on?

[charlieIRL]

they're there for the day Liamo.

I was supposed to pop over as well but couldn't - am feckin fuming!!

[petrol head]

Was meant to pop over myself, wheel bearing decided to give up, am sick was looking forward to seeing it............................

[KildareMan]

Glad to report that Mr skenny is the newest member of MCC (Mondello Crash Club), thanks in no small part to his new rear tyre. (should have kept the old one on) :)
Unlike the chairman of MCC, one Mr Jonny Wishbone, Mr skenny planned his off strategically, ie no photographers around :( Glad to report that rider & bike are both well, no major damage done (except possibly to wallet when buying copious amounts of beer to forget it).

will post some pics of chairman actually getting round Dunlop on two wheels, with engine running :) :) :)

[Cats]

Hi all..

went to the track today as a gawker....feck it... :kwasny:

any way was ragin that I couldn't get the R1 on the track...
but that soon went away.. when I saw Skenny falling off...new tyre LOL...
all ended ok as he and machine got back out and done it all again..the hero..
A good KNIGHT..

once he got the 180 scrubbed up he was flying.. and stayed on this time..

Bino.. good to meet you mate.. you are ready for the intermediate now
you were the dogs out there...

as for Johnny Wishbone...man get that fecking exaust fixed...noise pollution... :o

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]as for Johnny Wishbone...man get that fecking exaust fixed...noise pollution...

it was fixed!!! - you should have heard it before!! :lol:

[Johnny Wishbone]

Trackday pics in the gallery...

[petrol head]

Is there anywhere I can get a map of Mondello that show's the proper line's and safe breaking point's,or is it a case of learn fast or eat the tanmac..................

[KildareMan]

Originally posted by petrol head@Oct 18 2005, 11:21 AM
[b]Is there anywhere I can get a map of Mondello that show's the proper line's and safe breaking point's,or is it a case of learn fast or eat the tanmac..................
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Try here Mondello park map (To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater.) , print it & tape to your tank. :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

[petrol head]

Cheer's kildare dont want to join the mcc on first track day,will have the whole winter to study it......

[Jay]

If you go out in beginners the instructors will show you around , so for your first few track days learn where to go rather than learning to go fast .
Was a good day yesterday , didn't realise there was so many off the site there , man my legs are killing me today lol .

[skenny]

Originally posted by Jay@Oct 18 2005, 12:33 PM
[b]If you go out in beginners the instructors will show you around , so for your first few track days learn where to go rather than learning to go fast .
Was a good day yesterday , didn't realise there was so many off the site there , man my legs are killing me today lol .
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Despite the off, had a "smashing" day. Yeah, i thought there was only 3 or 4 of us there till the photo at the end - great turnout ... bring on 2006! :D

[Johnny Wishbone]

Lads I'll check prices, flights etc etc etc and start a new topic on it if it seems like a go-er, but would anyone be interested in a trackday over the winter months, perhaps Valencia, Catalunya, somewhere like that. Ryanair flights out and back and rent a car between a few of us. Be a good weekend away!

[Liamo]

what about the bikes?

[Johnny Wishbone]

[b]what about the bikes?

We shall rent them there young grasshopper...

[charlieIRL]

Originally posted by Johnny Wishbone@Oct 18 2005, 02:27 PM
[b]We shall rent them there young grasshopper...
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true, heard Ryanainr are a bitch if your luggage is too heavy

........there goes bringing the bikes in suitcases!!!! :D

[skenny]

Originally posted by Johnny Wishbone@Oct 18 2005, 01:43 PM
[b]Lads I'll check prices, flights etc etc etc and start a new topic on it if it seems like a go-er, but would anyone be interested in a trackday over the winter months, perhaps Valencia, Catalunya, somewhere like that. Ryanair flights out and back and rent a car between a few of us. Be a good weekend away!
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sounds good, depending on funds etc. I may be interested

LOL @ charlie - you're a funny guy.

[Technician]

Originally posted by charlieIRL@Oct 18 2005, 02:35 PM
[b]true, heard Ryanainr are a bitch if your luggage is too heavy

........there goes bringing the bikes in suitcases!!!! :D
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What about minimotos around Catalunya? :ph34r:

[Johnny Wishbone]

Can't find any reasonably priced track days in Europe but there's plenty on in the UK in Nov/Dec, Cadwell, Silverstone, Snetterton, Oulton Park etc etc... Bike hire is about £150 for the day, and the day itself is between £50 and £90. Ryanair flights will be about €50 or €60 snots. B&B and rental car will be fook all. I'll start a new thread with info once I have it all.

[Jay]

The lad on the black blade (tyre warmers) was saying something about he was doing trackdays in Spain and he was organising a truck that could bring over 40 bikes , do any of ye know him? Could be worth checking out .

[Technician]

Aren't Ducati Dublin doing something similar to this for Jerez next year? Termi was mumbling something to me over not one, not two, but three pairs of large breasts in Major Tom's.

The again I could have completely misheard him. I did think it odd at the time that Termi was being so polite considering the hour and the company.

[The Termignator]

This is true, though I can't remember telling you that. A track weekend is being organised in Catalunya and the bikes are being put in a trailer for a reasonable fee. Kim in Ducati Dublin has details.

Now, what's this about large breasts and me being polite? Can't remember a fuggin' thing about Major Tom's apart from sambuca and cider. Were the breasts attached to females and, if so, were they good-lookin'? :unsure:

[Bino]

Originally posted by The Termignator@Oct 18 2005, 08:58 PM
[b]Were the breasts attached to females and, if so, were they good-lookin'? :unsure:
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The breasts or the females :ph34r:

JW, I'd definitely be up for some track days over in the UK over the next month or so. I only got a taster for it yesterday :D

[Bino]

Originally posted by Cats@Oct 17 2005, 09:14 PM
[b]Bino.. good to meet you mate.. you are ready for the intermediate now
you were the dogs out there...
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Good to meet yourself as well Cats. Gas the way we were chatting away to each other at first and didn't even realise that we were both from the site :D

As for the inters, I think I'll stay in the novices, makes me look better and feel better when I'm lapping people :ph34r: