St George 2017

[Metal-Man]

sundays forecast is gunna be 34 ... cooler than tomorrow! ;-)

[Metal-Man]

Does anyone know which live timing will be available on the weekend?? mylaps, etc?

[zoidberg]

Fingers crossed none of them explode and oil down turn one to where-ever the fuck they pull off each other... I mean, pull off the track.

[Marshy]

Woolich. Gonna try Yamaha next....

[Kimbo]

Shit marshy. I am hopeless at starting , even with Ape LC. That made me look like the maestro of holeshots. ha. ha

[Marshy]

The 2nd (and final) start on the R1 was much better, but still not great. Makes me realise just how good the launch on the APX Aprilia is.

[Kris]

The 2nd (and final) start on the R1 was much better, but still not great. Makes me realise just how good the launch on the APX Aprilia is.

Werent wrong about the R1 off the corner

[Marshy]

Werent wrong about the R1 off the corner

It's pretty darn good. So is the Aprilia tho. Swings and roundabouts.

Looking at this video again, I wasn't very comfortable with the bike. I've only had one more day on it since then, and it's getting more comfortable. A few more days - and a few more tweaks - and I'll be right at home.

[Mr.Ed]

Doesn't sound like a lot of engine braking on the R1... then again, I've obviously never ridden the new one!

[Marshy]

Engine braking is bad, m'kaaaaay? Glenn and Yamaha struggled initially with too much engine braking, until they finally could get into the ecu.

BEARS race 1. The front camera fell off and flapped hard against the side of the bike.... I nearly ran off trying to catch it!! It eventually stopped recording, but was otherwise unharmed.




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[Marshy]

This race was tops!! Very exciting. Final bears race:




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[zoidberg]

Marshy! That was sick! I was yelling at the screen. Ape launches better than the Yammie eh?

[zoidberg]

Unlimited clubsport race 2. Set my PB, only by .3 seconds, didn't quite crack a 40 yet, but it's coming. Feeling loads more comfortable on the CBR now and starting to try and change lines around, which I find I really can on this compared to the old girl.

Other than not getting the ZX10, I really enjoyed this one, loads of fun. Faster times to come. Cannot bloody wait for the next race!!!

[Marshy]

Unlimited clubsport race 2.

Looking good mate! Nice lines. You could go up one tooth on the rear gearing, I reckon.

[Ruckos87]

Unlimited clubsport race 2. Set my PB, only by .3 seconds, didn't quite crack a 40 yet, but it's coming. Feeling loads more comfortable on the CBR now and starting to try and change lines around, which I find I really can on this compared to the old girl.

Other than not getting the ZX10, I really enjoyed this one, loads of fun. Faster times to come. Cannot bloody wait for the next race!!!

A PBs a PB mate awesome work. Gezzz I love that dash


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[Turbo]

Unlimited clubsport race 2. Set my PB, only by .3 seconds, didn't quite crack a 40 yet, but it's coming. Feeling loads more comfortable on the CBR now and starting to try and change lines around, which I find I really can on this compared to the old girl.

Other than not getting the ZX10, I really enjoyed this one, loads of fun. Faster times to come. Cannot bloody wait for the next race!!!

Yiewww!! PB on the new machine and in blistering heat, well done fellah!!

[Krackeye]

Thought you were going to bridge that gap on the last lap for a nip into 9 Nath. You and I would be a nice match mano a mano.
And Marshy, those opening two laps were a treat. Nice riding. How were the lap times between the Yammie and Ape?

[Marshy]

And Marshy, those opening two laps were a treat. Nice riding. How were the lap times between the Yammie and Ape?

Thanks maaaaaaate! The times were virtually identical. I mean, I qualified yesterday on the Ape with a 1:40.072 compared to a 1:40.075 on the Yammie. 3 thousandths of a second difference!!

In the races I ended up quicker on the Aprilia, 38.4 I think, compared to a 38.9 on the Yammie. Not much in it. The Aprilia is much much much nicer to ride. In the heat (which seemed to sap horsepower from the Aprilia more than the Yamaha) the Yammie was just a bit more powerful. Not as good around turns, but stronger down the straight. Swings and roundabouts!

[Ruckos87]

Thanks maaaaaaate! The times were virtually identical. I mean, I qualified yesterday on the Ape with a 1:40.072 compared to a 1:40.075 on the Yammie. 3 thousandths of a second difference!!

In the races I ended up quicker on the Aprilia, 38.4 I think, compared to a 38.9 on the Yammie. Not much in it. The Aprilia is much much much nicer to ride. In the heat (which seemed to sap horsepower from the Aprilia more than the Yamaha) the Yammie was just a bit more powerful. Not as good around turns, but stronger? down the straight. Swings and roundabouts!

But the Aprilia looks nicer so should push it into the lead....jokes aside similar times after what? Quali and one race???
Not bad did rob set it up



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[zoidberg]

Thought you were going to bridge that gap on the last lap for a nip into 9 Nath. You and I would be a nice match mano a mano.
And Marshy, those opening two laps were a treat. Nice riding. How were the lap times between the Yammie and Ape?

thanks Marcus, it wasn't thgough lack of trying I tell you! I kinda stuffed 9 on the last lap and ran it wide, couldn't get on the gas quick enough, then I lost him... Looking forward to having a dice with you mate!

Marshy, I think you're right, only just clicking 6th down the straight, could probably run out 5th. Might give me a little more punch. I was thinking that out of 3 and 5 and 9 I wish I had a little more drive...

Plumb, I reckon the vid would have you appearing in it if you had been able to race...

Thanks Owen, it wasn't that hot that race, but I'll claim the PB!!!

Wolfie, the front row start is a vid of me getting blitzed by 4 blokes in the first lap, then I may aswell be on track myself... I need a better start to get a better first lap, bigger balls and more skill, then hopefully I will be able to stick with you guys for a couple more laps and get my times down!

[Marshy]

Yeah, not too much seat time and it was surprisingly quick. Glenn did the Mupo install, and then Rob made a big difference with the clickers to get me a lot more comfortable on it. It turns out that I'm not quite at Glenn's level.... yet!

I reckon there was a good second, maybe up to 2 seconds being lost on the Aprilia due to the extreme heat. The morning session it felt ultra powerful, like normal, but then as the temp got over 35 ambient, I could feel it start losing hp. Might be a fuelling thing? The Yammie just didn't drop off in power, but looking at the zorst and I reckon it's running a bit lean, which would explain all the power. Not good for engine life though, so I need to get it properly mapped, not just a downloaded map off the interwebs. And fit the auto-tune sitting in my workshop.

[Wolfie57]

I feel like a TV star...or Z list celebrity. I'll return the favour and get my videos up shortly, there should be some footage of your front row start as well Nafe!

PS Whatever happened to using skill when launching? All this electrickery is cheating!

[Turbo]

PS Whatever happened to using skill when launching? All this electrickery is cheating!

Soooo, you're NOT using this new whiz bang electronics package then??

[Marshy]

I use all sorts of skill in engaging launch control..... oh wait, it engages automatically when I drop below 10kph. Move along, nothing to see here.

[Wolfie57]

I use all sorts of skill in engaging launch control..... oh wait, it engages automatically when I drop below 10kph. Move along, nothing to see here.

Haha, judging by my start in Clubsport I need to get myself one of those!

[triumph]

I use all sorts of skill in engaging launch control..... oh wait, it engages automatically when I drop below 10kph. Move along, nothing to see here.

yeh I use skill too . when I take of from the traffic lights .

[Wolfie57]

Here you go - BEARS race 1, just for a change plenty of Marshy to watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo-a...ature=youtu.be

[wil55n]

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[Marshy]

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Thanks David!! That's a keeper, that photo. Great shot. I do like the Yamahahaha

[Marshy]

Here you go - BEARS race 1, just for a change plenty of Marshy to watch!

Jeez my bum looks good in that....

[Wolfie57]

Some more footage from BEARS. Nafe ill send you a video of your start......its short!

[Marshy]

Nice video mate, thanks!!

[Wolfie57]

Nice video mate, thanks!!

Pleasure, thought you'd like that one

[Simmo]

How does the track feel Marshy?


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[Marshy]

Don't cut my sides off!!

[Ruckos87]

I still recon there's air between your gloves and the track
#fingersdown2017


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[Marshy]

I touched it down, then lifted it back up again!! Didn't want to wear through my glove.

#thatsmystory
#cantproveotherwise
#tryingsohardtobecool

[Ruckos87]

I touched it down, then lifted it back up again!! Didn't want to wear through my glove.

Like nafe and his knee sliders

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[Mr.Ed]

I did that accidentally on my way out of T12, scary thing when you're not actually trying to scrape your fingers...

[Simmo]

Here's another pic from later in the corner that seems to indicate Contact?
#fingergate




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[Ruckos87]

I seem to have an issue with Tapatalk can't see anything at all


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[Mac III]

I seem to have an issue with Tapatalk can't see anything at all


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Something about a corner... ? Didn't see a thing

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[Marshy]

#fingergate
#vindicated
#toldyouiwascool
#tryhardernexttimefellas

[Metal-Man]

first 600cc clubby race

[Metal-Man]

[Metal-Man]

Hey Stu ... :p

[Stu23]

Bahahaha top fun thanks for loading up that cam... was a good fun race

[Krackeye]

NSW Motorcycle Road Race Championships - Wakefield Park - 2 Plus 4 Meeting - 29/30 April 2017

I can actually do this. Why not? April won't be to bad at the Bourn.

[simonr]

Until they have to clean up oil after every car race

[Marshy]

Hmmmm, didn't notice it's 2 + 4. Doesn't appeal much, mostly because it's Wakefield, if I'm honest.