Imperious Peter Hickman dipped under the absolute lap record at Dundrod to take pole in the Superbike class with a near 135mph lap at the Ulster Grand Prix.
The Burton-on-Trent man, who also topped the Superstock time sheets, had clear track ahead of him as he fired in a succession of quick laps, setting a blistering benchmark of 134.969mph.
Hickman’s time was unofficially the fastest ever lap around the 7.4-mile course, with the record held by Dean Harrison at 134.614mph, which he established in the 2017 Superbike race.
I'm trying to sort out some vibes with the VF and need to balance the carbs to eliminate that possibility.
Anyone have a loan of a set of 4 x vacuum gauges?
Don't have the brass to spring for a set right now.
Payment in beer, crisps, biscuits, etc.
Dublin area, but can collect further afield.
Can return the favour for fork seal drivers (41 and 43mm), clutch holding tool, Ducati steering head socket, Honda single side swing arm eccentric adjuster, fork seal tickler.
I think (actually, I hope) I may have been a victim of a massive practical joke on the book of faces.
More so because I haven't seen anything on here about it, maybe there is a reason for that and I'm about to get destroyed, but I won't know unless I try, so here goes...
Lots of links were being posted to a proposed biker protest on the M50/Red Cow Roundabout (does that even still exist?) on Sept 8th, urging bikers to attend in huge numbers to protest.
I foolishly asked what the protest was for, and got a longwinded answer that went from TV licenses and water charges, through to lack of funding for health services in the south east, referencing "ethnic minorities" and lots of other stuff, most of which contradicted each other, but... [Read More]
Centre stand on my 90 viffer 750 cracked at the tab that sticks out to press down with your foot (best way I can describe it). Second hand ones are hard to come by on such an old bike and new ones are crazy money, if you can find one.
Would a weld hold, bearing in mind a lot of force goes trhough that part when you put it up on the stand. Structurally the rest of it is fine with just some dirt and surface rust.
If its a goer can anyone recommend a place to get it welded?
Tia
Only available on android and as an iphone fanboy, it wasn't and isn't available on iphone.
Anyway, spent two fun days going to limerick and back to dublin using an app called SCENIC that works on the iphone. Uses the same algorithms as Kurviger and is a fully working GPS with highway curvy/curvy and very curvy road settings.
It is really good! Brought me places I've never been before. Now, I'm on a GS, so not too bothered by road surface but the roads it brought me on were suitable for all bikes.
Anyway, just sharing. Try either of them if... [Read More]
The Ulster Grand Prix's record as 'the world's fastest road race' came to an end in June 2018 when Lincolnshire's Peter Hickman lapped the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course at 135.452 mph on his way to winning a dramatic and memorable Senior TT.
That compares with Yorkshireman Dean Harrison's benchmark for the Dundrod circuit of 134.614 set in 2017 on his Silicone Engineering Kawasaki.
Given favourable weather, a dry track and close racing in the Superbike class the County Antrim circuit could well regain its status as the quickest on the planet, although it is worth bearing in mind that every rider's... [Read More]
onda Racing’s Xavier Fores lost his Bennetts British Superbike Showdown spot to none other than team-mate Andrew Irwin at Thruxton after the young Irishman recorded his maiden win.
Fores had been sitting in sixth place with a small advantage over Irwin but the Carrickfergus man’s win in race one and second in race two was enough to dethrone the former WorldSBK star who had to be content with two sevenths at a track that was new to him.
To be honest I feel frustrated this weekend, I had good pace to be on the podium, but starting towards the back of the grid was hard to manage,” said Fores.
Derek Sheils warmed up for the Ulster Grand Prix with a Superbike double at the Munster 100 Road Races on Sunday to clinch the Irish Superbike title.
The event returned to Glanmire in Co Cork for the first time since 2013 and although wet weather threatened to put a dampener on the event, conditions improved as the day wore on.
The feature Grand Final was successfully completed at the second attempt after rain thwarted the initial race.
Sheils won the headline event of the day on the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing Suzuki after Skerries man Michael Sweeney led the way in the early stages on the MJR BMW. ... [Read More]
Andrew Irwin powered to his maiden Bennetts British Superbike victory after a dramatic race-long battle in this afternoon’s first scrap.
The Honda Racing rider was the shock winner after overhauling Peter Hickman and Jason O’Halloran before fending off a late charge from Be Wiser Ducati’s Scott Redding.
From the inside of the front row, Smith’s BMW’s Hickman shot into the lead ahead of Tommy Bridewell and Irwin, but the Honda Racing man soon snatched second from the local ace while pole-sitter Redding fell back down to sixth.
Heading into the Club Chicane for the first of 20 laps,... [Read More]
So following on from finding the nice GS1000
I stumbled across this big Suzuki GS1100 and snagged it as ya do.
pulled it outta long term storage
very clean and runs sweet as a nut after
the usual carb clean and oil change.
I've always prefered these to the big kwackers.
Anyone living in Ireland who holds a UK (including Northern Ireland) driving licence must exchange it for an Irish driving licence, before the 31 October 2019, in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. If there is a no-deal Brexit, then after this date, if you are living in Ireland, your UK driving licence will no
Found this hiding in a basement with a sheet over it.
8k original miles.
ridden one year and put away.
stunning original bike and one of my personal favorites
from this era.
I rebuilt the carbs and threw new tires on, oil and plugs and thats about it
The 22 kit can be got for €450 delivered so seems a good price if it turns your forks into fully adjustable on both legs. You get springs to suit your weight too I suppose.
They offer a 911 kit too for a lot more money that has an adjustable spring rate and although that sounds great, I cant see me needing it as me and gear will not be getting heavier (I hope). Might be good for a bike used by a number of different riders and weights?
Be Wiser Ducati’s Scott Redding goes to another new Bennetts British Superbike track this weekend as the series rolls into Thruxton - a circuit that is high on speed but equally high on tyre wear.
With this in mind, the championship leader believes the winner will not necessarily be the fastest rider over the weekend, but the one who manages his tyres the best - at which team-mate Josh Brookes is a master at the Hampshire venue.
“Thruxton is another new track for me coming up this weekend, which is a regular occurrence but Thruxton is one of the more different tracks on the calendar,” said Redding.
From what I have heard from other riders its fast, it’s quite open and the approach to the race will be different as I hear many... [Read More]
Glenn Irwin has joined Northern Ireland’s Tyco BMW team to contest the rest of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this season.
The Carrick man parted company from the Quattro Plant Kawasaki team by mutual consent last week after struggling with the ZX-10RR this year.
Irwin, 16th in the standings, takes over from fellow Ulsterman Keith Farmer, who was injured in a crash at Knockhill at the beginning of July.
The 29-year-old said: “First of all, I’d like to thank TAS Racing, Tyco and BMW for this opportunity to ride the Tyco BMW S1000RR for the remainder of the season. They are a team I’ve always looked up to and aspired to race for, so to now get that opportunity I’m absolutely delighted.
Hiya all,
Considering buying 2nd hand bike in the UK, did it in the past a few times and it was quite straight forward.
What's the deal now with all the Brexit mess? Must admit I don't follow the news so not sure what's going on.
Would appreciate 1st hand experiences and official IRL/UK links that clarify it...
Derek Sheils maintained his terrific run of form as he clinched pole in the Superbike class at the Bayview Hotel Armoy Road Races on Friday, where Michael Dunlop made his return from injury.
Riding the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing Suzuki, Sheils set the pace with a speed of 104.572mph to head fellow Republic of Ireland rider Derek McGee (NJ Doyne Kawasaki) by 1.2 seconds.
Derek McGee edged out Paul Jordan in a photo finish after a fiery opening Supersport encounter at the Armoy Road Races on Friday evening.
The pair collided after the race had ended, resulting in a red flag. Jordan was initially called the winner but it was McGee who got the official verdict by only 0.012 seconds.
Race winner Derek McGee (left) and Paul Jordan exchanged words at the end of the opening Supersport race at Armoy on Friday evening and Jordan did not take his place on the rostrum afterwards.
McGee led for most of the race with Jordan breathing down his neck as they battled it out around... [Read More]
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