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    Phillip Island Pirelli RR 28-30 August

    Plans are well under way for this year's sojourn to the Mexican Mecca of Motorcycle Racing, the Pirelli RR Series Phillip Island round at the end of August.

    I was a late scratching last year, but the year before was a top weekend away! There were a zillion of us from here in a bunch of neighbouring townhouses, and many good times were had by all.

    So in keeping with tradition, it's on again. Who's in??


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    Woohoooooo! I'm there like a bear!!
    First interstate for the new trailer and wet bike, canny flippin wait!!!!!!
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    I am in

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    Damn, I'm in Hamilton Island for race week (sailing) I need to do PI

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    OUT this year :-( $$$$

    I have a guest ride in the PCRA 1hr on the same weekend and also saving for a triple header at the island in November

    This is a great meet 3 x 6lap sprint races on Saturday and 2 x 12lap TT's on Sunday....well it was last time we raced it :-)
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    I might make an appearance. Plenty of time to get my act together.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mstevo View Post
    OUT this year :-( $$$$

    I have a guest ride in the PCRA 1hr on the same weekend and also saving for a triple header at the island in November

    This is a great meet 3 x 6lap sprint races on Saturday and 2 x 12lap TT's on Sunday....well it was last time we raced it :-)
    Let me know when you're coming down to PI in November.. will tee up a day with you

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    Put my name down.
    Just need to add the event to the calendar on the fridge, then it's official
    PI, wanted to ride there since I was a kid in the UK!

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    Quote Originally Posted by chubb View Post
    I might make an appearance. Plenty of time to get my act together.
    Hahah, you've got no excuse now!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leezx10r View Post
    Put my name down.
    Just need to add the event to the calendar on the fridge, then it's official
    PI, wanted to ride there since I was a kid in the UK!
    Hahahah, fridge = confirmed!! I might start doing that...
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    In NZ :(


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    do a burnout

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    I'll be there (assuming my current injuries get better and Darwin is cool) - in BEARS and TwinSprints

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    Awesome!! Another big turnout then
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    Entry form submitted!!.... Is it too early to get excited??
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    Never to early, bring it on man.

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    I'm pumped!!!!

    So, entry in, practice form in, accom booked. What else??
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    Still cannot get it on the fridge calendar

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    I'm pumped!!!!

    So, entry in, practice form in, accom booked. What else??
    titanium inserts complete.... bring on Steve Austin!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    I'm pumped!!!!

    So, entry in, practice form in, accom booked. What else??
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    where is the entry form(s)?
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    Preston motorcycle club - events

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevem View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevem View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Linden View Post
    I'll be there (assuming my current injuries get better and Darwin is cool) - in BEARS and TwinSprints
    Back from Darwin must enter ...

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    Garage allocations are up!! Yiewwww!!

    https://prestonmotorcycleclubinc.wil...203%202015.pdf
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    Garage allocations are up!! Yiewwww!!

    https://prestonmotorcycleclubinc.wil...203%202015.pdf
    Suspect they may change ... I've got 2 (ordered 1) and a couple of other names seem overly represented

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    They've botched a heap

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    Soooooo busy getting the new bikes ready to race at PI. Ultra excited about going!! I'm hoping to also get some sleep sometime in the next couple of days before we head down.
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    Good luck to all going down! Owen, you are going to lose your mind riding PI.

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    Hahaha, no doubt!!
    Canny flippin wait!!
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    Bit worried ... haven't race PI for over 3 years (and was sick at that one) and can't justify going down for Friday ... will be busy with only 2 qualies (all but 1 back to back) to get gearing right - actually pulled out a ride height adjustment I was going to trial and will leave that to Broadford where I know the track better - unless the race order is broken up (or maybe try it in the warmup Sunday) -

    AND Also thinking about bring some road tyres (Bears F5 no wets no slicks - of course Supercorsas are a slick really) has anyone going down got experience in cutting slicks (and a tool)

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    Meh, I haven't raced PI in over 30 years!
    Out of interest, what are you reading in to the "Tyre make and type are open for all classes. Wets may be used by all classes if it is declared WET" from the supp regs?
    I've emailed and asked them to clarify whether the GCRs for my class or the above are applicable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    Meh, I haven't raced PI in over 30 years!
    I'm in a championship battle against a bike with 10-20% more HP 3 rounds of4 legs left PI Broadford and EC with 15points difference

    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    Out of interest, what are you reading in to the "Tyre make and type are open for all classes. Wets may be used by all classes if it is declared WET" from the supp regs?
    I've emailed and asked them to clarify whether the GCRs for my class or the above are applicable.
    You can use any tyres you like even wets if it Wet ... trouble is for me the BEARS sub regs say F5 "on treaded street tyres" so the so called road legal (cough cough - quote from Link - wouldn't suggest using them on the road working temp over 50C) Supercorsas are ok but wets are right out

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    Quote Originally Posted by Linden View Post
    AND Also thinking about bring some road tyres (Bears F5 no wets no slicks - of course Supercorsas are a slick really) has anyone going down got experience in cutting slicks (and a tool)
    What benefit will cutting a slick have? Still wont be a "treaded street tyre" as it's not DOT approved or am I missing something?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binksy View Post
    What benefit will cutting a slick have? Still wont be a "treaded street tyre" as it's not DOT approved or am I missing something?
    Not planning to cut a slick but cut an almost slick ... more tread on a Supercorsa
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    More interested than anything else but surely no matter how many grooves are in a Supercorsa it's going to suck nuts in anything but full dry? Isn't wet/damp grip more compound dependant than tread (until you actually get to the point of standing water and aquaplaning)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binksy View Post
    More interested than anything else but surely no matter how many grooves are in a Supercorsa it's going to suck nuts in anything but full dry? Isn't wet/damp grip more compound dependant than tread (until you actually get to the point of standing water and aquaplaning)?
    Land to Sea ratio is important (cos it not only clears water it gives some rubber movement to warm the tyre) ... that said they're not bad in the wet at MacPark I ride at about 95% but it special (massive grip) ... and I use a cast offs on the rear of my road bikes (not game on the front)

    A suppose what I should be asking is what is the Wet grip level like at PI since the resurface

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    Amended garage allocations are up.. apparently there are more changes to come before the final list on Thursday.

    https://prestonmotorcycleclubinc.wil...%2024.8.15.pdf
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    Nice pic, Linden!


    I'm not finished yet, but finally feel like the end is in sight.....











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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post


    Stocked up on tyres too (and some special ones):


    Not sure there are enough to last 3 days here?!
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    Chucked on a couple of stickers.....







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    Woah!! Hahaha, that's some pretty epic sticker work!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phat3R View Post
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    Have a ball on the beemers!

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    Quote Originally Posted by chubb View Post
    Have a ball on the beemers!
    Always try to keep both balls on tho...
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    Yep.. I was at PI yesterday. Great weather tad windy but dry..

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