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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Couple of new pics....
« on: 19 February 2012, 04:37:10 pm »
... of me Julie with new SP end can and Renthal's.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Back to Back shock test
« on: 22 January 2012, 05:55:03 pm »
Back to back shock test.
We all know about the standard Mk1 Fazer shock so I'll not go into to much detail apart from the fact that it was a bit wooly, soft with not a lot of adjustment if you wanted a firmer ride. For a 150lbs of rider like myself it was okay but not up to the job when pushed hard, or with luggage or pillion.
That standard shock went last year with the replacement of R1 forks and a re-spring re-gased standard rear Fazer unit. The spring fitted is an Ohlins 01091-12/85 L474. The shock is good but would be more suited to a heavier rider (160-180lbs). Remember I'm a lightweight but I have been known to push a bike hard. When riden hard the re-sprung shock is brilliant, though a little on the firm side. The shock gives plenty of feedback but because of my light weight it was very easy to get the back end out if you were heavy fisted in any way The shock is way to stiff for my light weight. Two up this wasn't a problem and the shock copes very well. Good with luggage or pillion. I'd recommend this mod for riders over 160-180 lbs.
On to the new Devilsyam shock upgrade.
Feedback from my seven year old daughter after a ride out this afternoon went something like this...
... It's not as bumpy and dosn't kick you up the bum like before. It's realy smooth. The back doesn't squish in the corners when you go faster but you can feel all the bumps and... ripples in the road. Really cool! It's a lighter shock... you can tell when you pick them both up, and it's got less whirly (coils in the spring) bits. And the springy bit is a different yellow. lol
Initialy I would say the bike is transformed and it's certainly way better than the skock shock in terms of feedback and grip I can't coment on what it's like with the standard forks but I'm sure it'll be an improvement. Next time out I'll do a longer solo run and maybe change some settings. I also need to have another go at adjusting the sag.
Original shock 5/10
Ohlins spring shock 7/10 (could be 8/10 for heavier rider).
R6 shock 9/10 (only because I've not set it up how I like it yet. Could be 10/10 once sorted).
Watch this space.
We all know about the standard Mk1 Fazer shock so I'll not go into to much detail apart from the fact that it was a bit wooly, soft with not a lot of adjustment if you wanted a firmer ride. For a 150lbs of rider like myself it was okay but not up to the job when pushed hard, or with luggage or pillion.
That standard shock went last year with the replacement of R1 forks and a re-spring re-gased standard rear Fazer unit. The spring fitted is an Ohlins 01091-12/85 L474. The shock is good but would be more suited to a heavier rider (160-180lbs). Remember I'm a lightweight but I have been known to push a bike hard. When riden hard the re-sprung shock is brilliant, though a little on the firm side. The shock gives plenty of feedback but because of my light weight it was very easy to get the back end out if you were heavy fisted in any way The shock is way to stiff for my light weight. Two up this wasn't a problem and the shock copes very well. Good with luggage or pillion. I'd recommend this mod for riders over 160-180 lbs.
On to the new Devilsyam shock upgrade.
Feedback from my seven year old daughter after a ride out this afternoon went something like this...
... It's not as bumpy and dosn't kick you up the bum like before. It's realy smooth. The back doesn't squish in the corners when you go faster but you can feel all the bumps and... ripples in the road. Really cool! It's a lighter shock... you can tell when you pick them both up, and it's got less whirly (coils in the spring) bits. And the springy bit is a different yellow. lol
Initialy I would say the bike is transformed and it's certainly way better than the skock shock in terms of feedback and grip I can't coment on what it's like with the standard forks but I'm sure it'll be an improvement. Next time out I'll do a longer solo run and maybe change some settings. I also need to have another go at adjusting the sag.
Original shock 5/10
Ohlins spring shock 7/10 (could be 8/10 for heavier rider).
R6 shock 9/10 (only because I've not set it up how I like it yet. Could be 10/10 once sorted).
Watch this space.
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General / Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year
« on: 31 December 2011, 06:24:01 pm »
From all the family a Kosmic Racing and Trackart 
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Diesels and Lawnmowers (Bike racing n things) / Trackday Vid
« on: 29 November 2011, 09:56:12 pm »
Here's a coulpe of mates on a trackday, Jerez.
Looks like they're having a right screeeeeeeeeeeem!
Looks like they're having a right screeeeeeeeeeeem!
| Bob Collins v Terry Rymer in HD - Jerez.m4v | |
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Diesels and Lawnmowers (Bike racing n things) / Here it is...
« on: 27 November 2011, 07:47:48 pm »
Went to pick up our championship trophy today and it's a whopper. The Sid Purse Sidecar Championship Trophy. Over 15" high and 10" from handle to handle.
Me eyeing the silverware
Picking up the trophies.
Group shot of some of the class winners.
The trophy was so big it wouldn't fit in my tankbag. I had to lash it to the seat and ride back from Oxford.
Me eyeing the silverware
Picking up the trophies.
Group shot of some of the class winners.
The trophy was so big it wouldn't fit in my tankbag. I had to lash it to the seat and ride back from Oxford.
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General / Another sad loss
« on: 01 November 2011, 08:44:26 pm »
Sidecar passenger Dave Wells died in an accident at Mallory Park Sidecar Festival on Saturday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-15520091
According to a mate who was racing there at the weekend the throttle stuck open on driver Roy Hanks machine at Edwinas chicane and crashed in what was a reletively low-speed accident. Dave died of his injuries shortly afterwards.
R.I.P Dave Wells
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-15520091
According to a mate who was racing there at the weekend the throttle stuck open on driver Roy Hanks machine at Edwinas chicane and crashed in what was a reletively low-speed accident. Dave died of his injuries shortly afterwards.
R.I.P Dave Wells
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General / Speedway Trackday
« on: 19 October 2011, 08:56:54 pm »
I went to Sittingbourne Speedway track last Sunday for a training day and what a hoot.
The day started at with the usual riders briefing and we were then split into two groups, Novices and track gods. I chose the novice group as I had never riden a speedway bike before and thought that it would end in tears had I had taken to the big 500's straight off. So off I trotted to the small practice track where a Honda 125cc powered machine awaited me. The good bit was it was not my bike. The bad bit... no run-off. What was I letting myself in for. I need not have worried. After four laps I had the bike driffing sideways around track like I was a duck taking to water. The only instruction was that my inside leg position was in the wrong place and it was likely to land me in trouble when I got to the big track. Then the instrucor pointed me in the direction of the big track.
This is what I was aiming for on the big track.
This lad is Jack Kingston who's a British Youth Champion so my aspirations were a bit high to say the least.
So after instruction about starting, stopping and my foot down technique I took to the track.
All geared up and ready to go.
Thinking about my lines and what the instructor had said.
What a hoot. The Jap 500 packs a punch when you let it go and with no brakes comitment into the corner is a must otherwise you very quickly hit the wall. After three laps I was stating to get the drift of things and spinning up. The big grin on my face was taking over the concentration that I needed. OOOOPS! and they say pride cometh before a fall. Down I went in what was a very gracefull lowside. I nearly kept it going and with both hands still holding the bars I attented to set off again but stalled it just as the back wheel touched the ground. First time I'd dropped a bike in eons. Never mind, it's not my bike LOL. For the remainder of the sessions I didn't take it easy but worked more on technique but struggled to get the back out on every turn.
In all a superb day out.
And a FOC-U salute for all you boys and girls.
There are some of the low-side that I'll add when I get the off the photograher.
The day started at with the usual riders briefing and we were then split into two groups, Novices and track gods. I chose the novice group as I had never riden a speedway bike before and thought that it would end in tears had I had taken to the big 500's straight off. So off I trotted to the small practice track where a Honda 125cc powered machine awaited me. The good bit was it was not my bike. The bad bit... no run-off. What was I letting myself in for. I need not have worried. After four laps I had the bike driffing sideways around track like I was a duck taking to water. The only instruction was that my inside leg position was in the wrong place and it was likely to land me in trouble when I got to the big track. Then the instrucor pointed me in the direction of the big track.
This is what I was aiming for on the big track.
This lad is Jack Kingston who's a British Youth Champion so my aspirations were a bit high to say the least.
So after instruction about starting, stopping and my foot down technique I took to the track.
All geared up and ready to go.
Thinking about my lines and what the instructor had said.
What a hoot. The Jap 500 packs a punch when you let it go and with no brakes comitment into the corner is a must otherwise you very quickly hit the wall. After three laps I was stating to get the drift of things and spinning up. The big grin on my face was taking over the concentration that I needed. OOOOPS! and they say pride cometh before a fall. Down I went in what was a very gracefull lowside. I nearly kept it going and with both hands still holding the bars I attented to set off again but stalled it just as the back wheel touched the ground. First time I'd dropped a bike in eons. Never mind, it's not my bike LOL. For the remainder of the sessions I didn't take it easy but worked more on technique but struggled to get the back out on every turn.
In all a superb day out.
And a FOC-U salute for all you boys and girls.
There are some of the low-side that I'll add when I get the off the photograher.
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General / It's official
« on: 26 September 2011, 06:41:03 pm »
Found out yesterday at a non-championship grasstrack hillclimb that myself and pilot Roger are the 2011 VMCC lefthand grasstrack champions. We snatched the title by 18 points. GET IN THERE!
We also won the hillclimb yesterday on the 200 mtr track with a time of 13.48 seconds. Doesn't sound fast and you could do a quater mile in that time but remember this was on grass hill. with a badly rutted start line. We did however get beaten (for once) in the handicap race against a GSX600 trike... Only just.
So some sad news. Due to family commitments and lack of dosh I'm now retiring from motorsport knowing that I'm a champion on two wheels, four wheels and now on three wheels. One better than John Surtees
Though probably not in the same callibre.
There are two more events that I have to do this year before I finish and finaly hang my helmet up.
One. Attend a Speedway Training Day at Sittingbourne speedway track on 16th October. Can't wait for this sounds awsome and not for the faint hearted
Two. Attend VMCC prize giving at end of November to collect our championship trophies.
Job done
We also won the hillclimb yesterday on the 200 mtr track with a time of 13.48 seconds. Doesn't sound fast and you could do a quater mile in that time but remember this was on grass hill. with a badly rutted start line. We did however get beaten (for once) in the handicap race against a GSX600 trike... Only just.
So some sad news. Due to family commitments and lack of dosh I'm now retiring from motorsport knowing that I'm a champion on two wheels, four wheels and now on three wheels. One better than John Surtees
Though probably not in the same callibre.There are two more events that I have to do this year before I finish and finaly hang my helmet up.
One. Attend a Speedway Training Day at Sittingbourne speedway track on 16th October. Can't wait for this sounds awsome and not for the faint hearted
Two. Attend VMCC prize giving at end of November to collect our championship trophies.
Job done
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The Laboratory ! / TTeesttttinnngg
« on: 29 June 2011, 09:54:12 pm »
Testing ONE, TWO, THRE E EEEE
