What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by **duke63** » 26 Jun 2017, 21:26

Wish i had your confidence in taking engines apart. Top work, mate.

Post by **Kwacky** » 27 Jun 2017, 08:43

Swapped the summer gloves over for waterproof ones and put the waterproof lining in my trousers. Ready for the crap week ahead.

Post by **duke63** » 28 Jun 2017, 07:52

Well tomorrow I am doing my first proper trackday in about 5 years. Will finishing checking the bike over later today and then am riding down to stay in a hotel nearby to Silverstone as its an early start.

Hoping its going to be dry tomorrow.

Post by **Kwacky** » 28 Jun 2017, 08:38

Fingers crossed for decent weather

Post by **StMarks** » 28 Jun 2017, 09:14

duke63 wrote:Well tomorrow I am doing my first proper trackday in about 5 years. Will finishing checking the bike over later today and then am riding down to stay in a hotel nearby to Silverstone as its an early start.

Hoping its going to be dry tomorrow.

Looks like the track is being pressure-washered clean in readiness for you Duke, hope they get finished & dried by tomorrow & that you have a great time mate.

Please don't forget the obligatory artistic pic' of your 853 resting in the pit lane.?

Post by **Cavetroll87** » 28 Jun 2017, 09:30

rode in the pouring rain playing my daily game of 'dodge the d*ckhead' round 2 later! cant wait!

Post by **Cav** » 28 Jun 2017, 09:41

I don't miss playing "dodge the d!ckwad" anymore - I get better MPG in the car too

Post by **Cavetroll87** » 28 Jun 2017, 09:45

Cav wrote:I don't miss playing "dodge the d!ckwad" anymore - I get better MPG in the car too

Being completely honest I used to love commuting, its wearing thin now but atm I have no other choice coz the Mrs needs the car during the week until she goes back to work full time from Maternity Leave - I'm not saying I wont commute by bike anymore, but be nice to have the choice again. Plus my hack is really starting to get on its last legs and I'm not really sure its worth throwing the money at it.

Post by **Cav** » 28 Jun 2017, 09:54

I was the same.. loved commuting until my 4th year of it then I just couldn't hack it any longer. I occasionally commute in by bike but there's really little point for me.

The commute by bike is longer due to putting gear on and not having an opportunity to filter. The only reason the bike would be quick is because I can easily hit an indicated 170mph on the way there for 15 miles

Post by **kingfixer** » 28 Jun 2017, 10:03

duke63 wrote:Well tomorrow I am doing my first proper trackday in about 5 years. Will finishing checking the bike over later today and then am riding down to stay in a hotel nearby to Silverstone as its an early start.

Hoping its going to be dry tomorrow.

See you there Duke, ill be turning up early with the bike in the van.

Post by **C00kiemonster** » 28 Jun 2017, 11:25

duke63 wrote:Well tomorrow I am doing my first proper trackday in about 5 years. Will finishing checking the bike over later today and then am riding down to stay in a hotel nearby to Silverstone as its an early start.

Hoping its going to be dry tomorrow.

Have fun. I'm sure the 853 will be mucho fun

Post by **Stonesie** » 28 Jun 2017, 22:06

If ordering parts and talking to people counts than I did stuff, if not then I just looked at it.

I ordered a K&N air filter from opie oils, talked to jordan bikes about remapping and which mods are worth doing, and am hot on the trail of a lightly used LeoVince decat and a set of AIS blockoff plates (too loud for him with a stubby can so I will get a longer one). Just an end can to find and she's ready for the rollers.

Post by **Deegee** » 29 Jun 2017, 07:42

Good luck to Duke and Kingfixer today at Silverstone, fingers crossed the weather Gods are kind to you today.

Post by **Kwacky** » 29 Jun 2017, 08:24

Have fun fellas.

My ride in to work was a little bit damp but the rain was light and patchy. Hopefully it'll be clearer where they are.

Post by **Blade** » 29 Jun 2017, 08:27

Have fun boys.

That 853 is going to be a weapon Duke. Hope you get the wrather to enjoy it to the max.

Post by **Cavetroll87** » 29 Jun 2017, 09:54

Had a ring round of mechanics as the hack needs the heard race bearings done and as its worth bugger all I really don't wanna spend a fortune and Its not something I can really do myself as not sure how I'd keep the front of the bike a lot without the forks in. £150 best quote so far, Just trying to decide now If I can be bothered or just sell the bike cheap now and buy something else

Post by **duke63** » 29 Jun 2017, 11:53

Had one session. Forgot how tiring track riding can be. Having a few issues with bike running hot. Just refilled radiator. Sat this session out and will be ready for next one.

Post by **Blade** » 29 Jun 2017, 13:33

Have fun Duke.

A few teething problems are to be expected with all the work you've had done buddy.

Enjoy it

Post by **duke63** » 29 Jun 2017, 14:27

Rick at JHP appears to have sorted it. Temperature fine all that session and I really enjoyed it. Not the slowest nor the fastest but huge fun.

Post by **duke63** » 29 Jun 2017, 14:28

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