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by Cav
03 May 2016, 07:27
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The events of Silverstone GP
Replies: 19
Views: 1556

Re: The events of Silverstone GP

... level we are at. I think you're right, duke. I definitely can improve and it's in my nature to be competitive with myself. At the end of the day though, so long as I get enjoyment from it I'm happy :) Doesn't look like you have much in the way of faster riders to follow in that video that will ...
by duke63
02 May 2016, 20:55
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The events of Silverstone GP
Replies: 19
Views: 1556

Re: The events of Silverstone GP

That is an impressive video. We all want to improve whatever level we are at.

Doesn't look like you have much in the way of faster riders to follow in that video that will help though.
by D6Nutz
02 May 2016, 16:46
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: The new improved fitness thread
Replies: 2998
Views: 466476

Re: The new improved fitness thread

... Finished in 55 mins, I'm not sure if that's a PB as I can't remember my 10k times from last year (must write them down), it is very close to a PB though..
by Cav
02 May 2016, 15:36
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The events of Silverstone GP
Replies: 19
Views: 1556

Re: The events of Silverstone GP

... I progress anymore but this should solve my issues with using all the suspension travel. I may be unable to achieve these numbers at the front though which means hello new shock springs and revalve -_- Don't want to spend more money
by Cav
02 May 2016, 14:45
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The events of Silverstone GP
Replies: 19
Views: 1556

Re: The events of Silverstone GP

... and using all of the circuit. As good as I may be on the brakes I was still braking too early for the corners (or too hard). It was an amazing day though and I am very happy with how I did :)
by Deegee
01 May 2016, 18:55
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you eating ??
Replies: 7258
Views: 1265071

Re: What are you eating ??

... of ping pong balls and then a 24" pizza topped with anchovies, capers and more olives, accompanied by some vino collapso - stuffed afterwards though. Got back home just before lunch and Mrs Gee did us proud with roast gammon and a host of supporting vittles with an apple and blackberry crumble ...
by Blade
01 May 2016, 17:24
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11979
Views: 1947578

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Get the low strength stuff though otherwise you won't ever get the fasteners back out, haha
by DaytonAndy
01 May 2016, 12:55
Forum: Pit Monkeys
Topic: Suggestions? Help?
Replies: 51
Views: 13165

Re: Suggestions? Help?

Is the rear wheel on straight and tight? It does sound as though something is pushing the pads away somehow.
Edit you're talking about the front brake doh!
by StMarks
30 Apr 2016, 22:53
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18692
Views: 3019470

Re: What are you doing today ??

D41 wrote:Nothing yet.......feel like doing some target practice though...it's been a while.
after your post about the 1911, that has unsettled me. :@
by D41
30 Apr 2016, 22:31
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18692
Views: 3019470

Re: What are you doing today ??

Nothing yet.......feel like doing some target practice though...it's been a while.
by kiwikrasher
30 Apr 2016, 07:31
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Helicopter Crash
Replies: 11
Views: 444

Re: Helicopter Crash

... pressure. The auxiliary electric pumps then kick in to get you to a safe landing location, but the pressure switches on those were faulty, so even though they were getting good pressure they were getting an oil pressure low pressure fault indication, so procedure is to ditch before the gearbox ...
by kiwikrasher
29 Apr 2016, 21:52
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 571362

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

Grounded helicopters... 4 days before demob. We use the same type that just crashed in Norway.

Though I'd rather be stuck here than be one of that 13 man crew. Poor buggers.
by Monty
29 Apr 2016, 20:59
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 571362

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

Would have been a long ride and a ferry dude, I'm in Spain!

Weather is good though if you fancy it
by D41
29 Apr 2016, 15:24
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: British Home Stores
Replies: 36
Views: 1279

Re: British Home Stores

Hang on though....the courses any prospective doctor takes last years, and they already know the state of things before they even get themselves into it...so why the feck do they do it?? (Rhetorical) I've worked for tons of doctors ...
by DaytonAndy
29 Apr 2016, 14:28
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Out rider needed
Replies: 1
Views: 242

Re: Out rider needed

I'm at Oulton the day before and going to see Bryan Adams on the 15th so can't help. Hope you find someone soon though.
by Cav
29 Apr 2016, 08:53
Forum: On the Track
Topic: The events of Silverstone GP
Replies: 19
Views: 1556

The events of Silverstone GP

... so I got the leathers dropped off at their house and they arrived by personal delivery in the morning - it helped take my mind of the riding though so I wasn't spending all my time on the toilet in the AM. Mishaps and compulsory items done with it was time to hit the track. My tyre warmers ...
by StMarks
28 Apr 2016, 08:39
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Track bike for the "brave" (Duke.! ) ????
Replies: 5
Views: 1441

Re: Track bike for the "brave" (Duke.! ) ????

Always tempted to take mine on track even though there is a nagging doubt it might kill the engine once and for all. Mine has nearly 24,000 miles now. Isn't 25k about right for a refresh mate.? I realise that I'm not familiar with Ducati engines, ...
by duke63
28 Apr 2016, 07:50
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Track bike for the "brave" (Duke.! ) ????
Replies: 5
Views: 1441

Re: Track bike for the "brave" (Duke.! ) ????

Always tempted to take mine on track even though there is a nagging doubt it might kill the engine once and for all. Mine has nearly 24,000 miles now.
by D41
27 Apr 2016, 22:28
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: If 100 people lived on Earth
Replies: 16
Views: 582

Re: If 100 people lived on Earth

The 'English Speakers' fact surprised me....I thought it would have been much more, but thinking about it, it makes sense.
5% though....did they do the survey right by my house???
by D6Nutz
27 Apr 2016, 19:10
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: I am quite proud of myself
Replies: 12
Views: 387

Re: I am quite proud of myself

Well done TC, it's not an easy thing to do, so you should be proud.

I forget how long ago it was that I quit, something like 12 years. I cheated though and used drugs, mind you I was smoking about 40 Marlborough red's a day...