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Offline jqworle

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Track day on the big K
« on: May 05, 2015, 08:44:19 pm »
Doing a track day tomorrow at Castle Combe.Weather not looking great but at least I will be drier than the other riders on there sports bikes., will post pictures if I get any worth showing.
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2015, 11:49:54 am »
All the best. Really looking forward to your report.
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2015, 09:24:43 pm »
A great day in all types of weather, wet, windy and the dry.The big old bus surprised more than a few track bikers, and the instructors thought it was a hoot the way i manhandled the bike round the track , i had many compliments on how well the bike goes and handles. `plus to cap it all i did the last session with the panniers on much to the amusement of the dedicated track bikers who by then realised that getting past was difficult and even being passed  was likely.
I would post some pictures but keep getting the error upload folder full contact administrator.
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2015, 10:01:34 pm »
Sounds like you had a great day.

Try this link for uploading the photos.

http://www.eurokclub.bike/index.php/topic,63.0.html
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2015, 08:20:13 am »
Glad you enjoyed it. I took mine on a few laps of Cadwell Park and surprised a few people.

As one BMW rep once said "It's a Shark, not a Whale".  :D

Look forward to some pictures.
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2015, 09:48:17 am »
Wow! Respect.  8)
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Re: Track day on the big K
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2015, 04:58:06 pm »
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2015, 08:15:54 pm »
TORQUE it says it all. bravo :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2015, 08:57:53 pm »
Quote from: Costas on May 07, 2015, 08:15:54 pm
TORQUE it says it all. bravo :D :D :D :D :D

The pics prove it: Not only Torque the Torque but Worque the Worque.

encore bravo.
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2015, 09:06:07 pm »
fowler060515 1012.jpg

In the front view pics, looks like your burning a 60watt Osram  ;) :)
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2015, 09:20:55 pm »
Was you on the standard Z8 tyres?
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2015, 10:28:28 am »
It looks like the originals.
If bike had some custom made steering bars then hands would be in a better position and negotiating curves would be much easier. But that is now risking to open a hole new subject and might cause bleeding to the wallet.  Still I love the look (not exactly but the body position demonstrates that), of some riders behind you looking at the big bike in front.
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2015, 11:39:51 am »
Looks good on track. Well done.
Think I need to do something like this to improve my riding skills. Dont know if I would have had the bottle to take my own bike on the track when raining.
Was thinking about the California Riding school this year. Anybody done any of these training schools??
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Re: Track day on the big K
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2015, 12:26:30 pm »
CSS is the best school IMHO available worldwide. Highly recommend it.
I thing that doing the course of CSS opened my eyes. I consider my self by far a better rider.
Among many schools in UK , BSS is one of the best.
As found going through the process of selecting a proper school, age, bike type and use and ultimately money are the main factors. Meaning that you have to select the school that most suits you, your bike, your riding style, your needs and ultimately is within your budget.
To sum up any school is a plus for any rider, certainly we pick up a lot depending on skills and instructors but am absolutely certain we improve significantly.
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