Op Storm Wales 11-13 Sept 2015

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Re: Op Storm Wales 11-13 Sept 2015

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Have a safe and enjoyable time guys :thumbup: fingers crossed for half decent weather,

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Re: Op Storm Wales 11-13 Sept 2015

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Miztaziggy wrote:
KermitLeFrog wrote:
Steve6088 wrote:Ive managed to chuck my RSV down the road on the way to work yesterday morning.

Turns out track tyres have absolutely no grip when cold. First corner and the front went. Very annoying! The last time I use race scrubs on the road.

Right rearsets and clipons are fooked. So I won't be making it to Wales :(
Interesting article. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top ... 23232.html. Point 1 is particulary relevant.

Though point 1 is probably mostly true, race compound tyres really are awesome when used with tyre warmers.
My brother and I have so much confidence in the scrubs we use. We took 20 sec a lap off at Oulton this year on them.
I'm sure you are right. The point being that sticking race tyres on a street bike and popping down the shops ain't the way to go.
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Re: Op Storm Wales 11-13 Sept 2015

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Point one is very true. I've learnt my lesson. Quite an expensive one at that :roll:

I'm too used to modern sports touring tyres, which seem to grip straight away.
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The problem with race oriented tyres is their envelope of performance is much narrower than 'road' tyres, poor when cold downright dangerous in the wet 8O , I know this from experience, last years op storm Yorks was a good example I went from leading the prog group from ribble to Hawes to riding as if on ice when the rain came, is this compromise worth it ? probably not but when they are warmed up and in the performance window there's nothing better, even the best 'sports' tyre isn't a patch on a track tyre.
I've now gone all European and bought a KTM Superduke GT and Aprilia RSV1000R :D ,
Storm is now gone :cry: .
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I'm tempted to say, feck it, I'm coming. It's a long way from Northumberland for an old git. But, have rucksac and bottle of Scotch, will travel. Need to adjust the bike this morning. Who knows. May see you....
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You can do it ian :thumbup:

You can stop off at my house on the way home if it helps break up the journey
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KermitLeFrog wrote:I'm tempted to say, feck it, I'm coming. It's a long way from Northumberland for an old git. But, have rucksac and bottle of Scotch, will travel. Need to adjust the bike this morning. Who knows. May see you....
I'm aiming to leave around 1 ish from Wakefield West Yorks, I'm going down in the van but there's room for another bike in there if you want to ride to Yorks on the bike and then carry on down in the van it would make the trip a bit easier.
I've now gone all European and bought a KTM Superduke GT and Aprilia RSV1000R :D ,
Storm is now gone :cry: .
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Re: Op Storm Wales 11-13 Sept 2015

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Have a great weekend everyone. I was contemplating making a last minute journey up but things haven't come together, too much to do... I might go to a Katana owners meet on Saturday as it's not so much about the riding, I can take my van and just go up for a social, or there's a local show I could go to but reality is I'll probably end up working on Saturday :(


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KermitLeFrog wrote:I'm tempted to say, feck it, I'm coming. It's a long way from Northumberland for an old git. But, have rucksac and bottle of Scotch, will travel. Need to adjust the bike this morning. Who knows. May see you....
Do it M8 :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Thanks for your really kind offers guys. Much appreciated. W*rk is looking a nightmare so far today. Bl**dy typical...
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have a great time lads. keep upright :thumbup:
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Bah :Argue 1: ! Looks like I won't be able to make it, will nip over Sunday morning hopefully to say hello. Have a good safe time. :beer:
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Keep it shiny side up guys and girls and have a great weekend :thumbup:
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Re: Op Storm Wales 11-13 Sept 2015

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Gutted to be missing Wales this year! Have great weekend you lucky sods :)

p.s don't let the general baldrocks get too close to the fire :thumbup:

Here for a good time, not a long time.
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Jamoi wrote:Gutted to be missing Wales this year! Have great weekend you lucky sods :)

p.s don't let the general baldrocks get too close to the fire :thumbup:

Here for a good time, not a long time.
Its raining here in Essex this morning, so I don't know what its like in Wales.
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