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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:24 pm
by rc46
been quite on the Trackday front
lets see if we cant warm things up a bit
Im sure most have seen this already But just in case.........
For those comming look, learn, and love!!!
For Those thinking about it, Turn it UP enjoy and watch the 250 Smoke away!!! (its a few in front see if you can spot it)
Look out for special sign language,
And beware the old bugger on hard tyres (near the End)
gota love the 250, tears the biggens a new Arse!!
Its my Fav You Tube!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5870oJ4F5c
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:56 pm
by KR1 Man
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:08 pm
by mr_bungholeo
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:57 pm
by Garry
is it open to 'spectators' or entrants only?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:07 pm
by Red Devil 777
Yeah if it's spectator friendly I might try and make it down.
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:25 pm
by KR1 Man
KR1 Man Calling aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, BGP day at Silverstone, '78 to 84! Watching all those old videos (turned up LOUD) really brings it all hurtling back; Was it really all that long ago? Plus the ride in (and the ride back out also). Never forget '83 when all that confusion happened regarding getting the race stopped due to Huber and Brown tragically losing their lives. That year, we were on our way back down (if my memory serves me right) the Newbury by pass; I was on the back of a BMW K100RS, & we were settled into a comfortable '90 something when a guy ripped past the whole lot of us as if though we were all standing still. He was down on the tank- riding a pre YPVS 350 LC and we never caught him up either. Now when we stopped for a fag break, the conversation went something like "what the fxxk has he had done to his motor to make it go like that? By the way, he left everybody else standing too! An unforgettable bonus to a tragic day. I can still clearly remember this LC and will NEVER forget it either, Just the sound of two spannies disappearing in the distance as if we were all doing 20mph but there you go and KR's had'nt even been produced. Happy Happy days. Best regards, kr1 man.
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:11 pm
by rc46
I think you guys need to take a sick day and book in,
we are down on Kr's and we'd love to have you along.
KR Man love to here some of yer stories, come on chaps I know its not a dedicated 2 stroke only day but by god itll be a good one and even better if the core KR memebers attend...
ELF, MJ and now me hooked on the little KR i love her to bits and its the cheapest bike ive ever owner..
She talks to me... If you know what i mean!!!
More KR's Please! Lets show the 21's 22's and the 23's what Big K is all about!!!!

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:20 am
by the-elf
Garry wrote:is it open to 'spectators' or entrants only?
Yep you can just turn up to watch or book in and have a play. watching is free BTW.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:37 pm
by Garry
you just mentioned my favourite word
i'll make the effort to come and watch provided the weathers ok
haven't done a track day for several reasons
1.don't fancy smashing my bike up !
2.couldn't justify cost to my wife
3.have textiles not leathers
funny how a lot of the members are now race/trackday active while
a few years ago we were mainly road based apart from MJ
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:42 pm
by rc46

Safest place to have a thrash these days without disel, cars and plod!!!

but come along and have a look..
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:42 pm
by KR1 Man
KR1 Man calling. Did anybody attend BGP day, Silverstone '79? If you answer yes to the question, did you know that you are actually IN the Silver Dream Racer film? No, I thought not. Just watch carefully at the start, you'll see Bazza and his massive wheelie, then follow the aeriel shots which cover the 'entire track' through various bits of the actual 500 race. If you remember where you were standing and you see it, then congratulations, you are actually (unofficially) a film extra!!! Pathetic bit of triviality: If you read the novel, the bike was actually talking to David Essex! Anyway, different endings were filmed including one where he did'nt get killed (shown on the DVD); so somewhere there was an idea for a sequel. Seem to remember something being mentioned about it all those years back in MCN but as we all know, it never happened. By the way, two of the bikes are owned by Buell in the states, and some guy in Germany has a replica! What a unique project for someone with a redundant RG500, and an easy paintjob too! Best regards, KR1 Man.
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:01 pm
by the-elf
Garry wrote:you just mentioned my favourite word
i'll make the effort to come and watch provided the weathers ok
haven't done a track day for several reasons
1.don't fancy smashing my bike up !
Get some cheap trackday plastics. I've got a set of good KR race fairings going spare
2.couldn't justify cost to my wife
None of us can we just don't tell her the real cost
3.have textiles not leathers
Well I could lend you a spare set of leathers forr the day.
funny how a lot of the members are now race/trackday active while a few years ago we were mainly road based apart from MJ
Best place ever to ride a bike and explore the limits. Can't do that on the roads, plus no car drivers, manholes, diesel spills, or muck on the roads, everyone goes in the same direction (hopefully) and no speeding tickets

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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:23 pm
by Garry
thanks for the suggestions/offers
i've never been to one before so if i come it will be to have a look
first
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:31 pm
by rc46
Trust me.... When you see it, youll want to do it!!!! If you could come along this would be a good one, you be in good company!
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:36 pm
by rc46
Guys, One Place Left advertised on the Focused events web site. They normally release a few more But its getting full, Any takers?