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badapple
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Topic: Brands Indy ( VIP bike hijacker)Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 22:14 |
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Had a cracking day at brands Monday first time there awesome circuit. Bennets day really friendly atmosphere and had a good chat with my paddock neighbour and got a bit of advice on the circuit to get quicker and it worked
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IanG
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Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 22:27 |
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Nice pics,but that truck is a bit overwhelming isn't it?
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Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 22:31 |
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Just a bit! You can just see my tiny bongo in the distance haha. Really nice bloke though chatted for ages and his signature probably doubles the bike's value
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Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 23:22 |
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That's taking social distancing a bit far Was he keeping the common folk at arms length
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Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 23:30 |
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Haha nah mixed with us mere mortals
I didn't sanitize my bike after either thought I'd go a bit quicker
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Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 23:32 |
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That motorhome is legendary isn't it. It might be bigger than his house but can he take it through maccas drive thru like you can with the bongo?
What was his advice on the circuit?
Tempted to move to bennets in the future just to get those cheap days. Looked quiet on track too.
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 09:51 |
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I reckon that you could fit a maccys on the side of it although you won't see Bonnie heading through one not a fan
.To be honest Owen it's well worth it, I insured my XJR with them for 90quid fully comp and paid 99 quid for the trackday so essentially got free insurance for the year! They do five wish I'd known before so I'll be booking all of them next year. More like a roadbike day and I'd book the fast group next time as the pace in the inters was slower than usual as the majority of riders were on roadbikes. Advice on Graham hill bend which I was struggling to get right was to turn alot later and hold my gear from druids for a much quicker exit onto the mini straight ad also to let the bike run wider at clearways which felt pretty scary at first but I got used to it and it gave me way more on the run upto paddock hill bend which was amazing!
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 11:24 |
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Yeah really good value. Especially brands and Oulton for around £100.
Were you going wide on the exit out of Graham Hill bend? Looks like it wants to suck you in too early on the approach to me. How did you find paddock Hill? Looks mental on video and I know that never does elevation justice. Looks another too where you'd have to force yourself not to apex too soon.
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 11:32 |
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No just not going in quick enough and couldn't get good drive out on the 600 hence holding a lower gear and growing bigger balls
The first time I went down paddock hill was scary but by session 3 I was scraping the slider and full chat on the exit fantastic corner you have to go bud. I've got that coaching session I spoke to you about coming up in 5 weeks and I'm planning on going back shortly after if October is looking dry. Come along?
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 11:45 |
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Ah right ha. Like the problem I have with Mansfield.
Yeah sounds really good. Would love to go in October but can't for a couple years Shortly after getting back to it though I'm planning to get into racing. Been speaking to James about it, could be the three of us in the Bemsee paddock. |
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 11:46 |
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Hmm,never thought of them for trackdays,the rest of the rewards scheme looks interesting as well I've been with them for the last couple of years and never taken any notice of the rewards till now, but as I've decided to renew with them again this year I'll look into those for next year. Road bikes and more relaxed riding would probably be better for me anyway,just a gentle bimble round with no slick shod hot shots coming by at warp speed Premium has gone up about £20 this renewal I think,up to £130 something for the all bells and whistles fully comp and protected cover if memory serves, which although probably not the cheapest I could find for the '09 Tuono it wasn't high enough to make me scrabble around to change companies with everything else going on at the mo' Don't fancy the trek to Brands though,although I do have family down in the general area to break the trip
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 13:04 |
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bloody hell, nice day out by the looks of it, did you go up on your own mate?
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 13:25 |
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I wanted to go to Snetterton when you were there, but no spectators were allowed
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 14:01 |
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Already got the Bemsee bike so why not I'm also considering it or endurance which is why I'm doing the coaching mate. Also been speaking to James and I'm not as far off the pace as I thought I was so definitely on the cards if the new job goes well. RSVR.NET team
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 14:03 |
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There's lots of worthwhile rewards mate and the trackdays are worth it alone. My dad's never done a day but was itching to have a go in the novice group after watching. Less bikes out and very friendly.
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 14:05 |
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Went with the old man the night before and kipped in the van. Even got let in the day we arrived to watch the classic car races so a top start to proceedings
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 14:11 |
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Snetterton was ace too Rick starting to really gel with the little 6 now and planning on moving up to play with the big boys after a 1to1 coaching day there soon. It's expensive but I'm at a point where I can't really progress safely without some help rather than spending money on bits that I think will make me faster ![]() If you fancy being a " helper" you can come along to the next one after the coaching if I can get out with the weather sometimes October is a decent month.
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 14:54 |
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Yes let me know Adam ![]() I wish I could have a go myself, but my body's just too broken. I'd get a big buzz out of being a helper though, be great to see you again and have a laugh ![]() |
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 16:36 |
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Helper equates to paddock stand bitch I'll warn you now hahaha
Cool beans brother I'll keep you in the loop
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Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 16:59 |
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Lol, I'm comfortable with that mate, I've been called far worse
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