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Zollo
22-08-2007, 16:27
I know there's not much interest in two-wheeled contraptions on here, but as I haven't even got a Williams anymore there's not much else I can offer! :oops:

Donington Park GP Circuit...

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Winston
22-08-2007, 16:28
Get that knee down 8)

Gixxer :P
willywayne
22-08-2007, 17:33
Not really into bikes, my old man is though :lol:

Some quality pics there, did you take these yourself?
willywayne
22-08-2007, 17:33
Or is that you on the bike? :oops:
Daz.
22-08-2007, 19:14
That scares me to death just looking at it!
MattyH16valver
22-08-2007, 20:05
some good pics there mate! 8)
summeh
22-08-2007, 20:28
bloody hell mate, that looks scarey.
Zollo
23-08-2007, 08:05
Or is that you on the bike? :oops:

Hehe. Yeah, me on the bike. Would've been very clever if I'd done both!
Zollo
23-08-2007, 08:06
bloody hell mate, that looks scarey.

Sometimes it is! The vids will give you a better idea. 8)
northy
23-08-2007, 10:25
very nice mate - your lines are totally wrong though! :winkey:
Swervin_Mervin
23-08-2007, 14:07
8)

That your bike or did you rent / do the Ron Haslam thing Matt?

Always wanted a bike but couldn't bring myself to use one on the road simply because at least 95% of other road users are gormless fvckwits and I'm too chicken to risk it.

Would love a go on track though.
stan
23-08-2007, 14:13
100% agree with that^^^ hence why I ride enduro!
Zollo
23-08-2007, 15:50
That your bike or did you rent / do the Ron Haslam thing Matt?

It's my own bike. I just put some previously damaged fairings on as a bit of damage limitation in case I come off again!


Always wanted a bike but couldn't bring myself to use one on the road simply because at least 95% of other road users are gormless fvckwits and I'm too chicken to risk it.

Would love a go on track though.

You can rent bikes on normal track days for about £250, or there abouts. But I think you still need a licence. Have you looked into the Ron Haslam day then? You may not need a licence for that. Although it's expensive (about £500?) and you don't get as much track time as a normal day. If you can find a way of getting on track on a bike, take it up because it really is awesome.

It's unfortunate that being on a bike means being so vulnerable, but I just couldn't give it up. I don't have that much self-preservation, perhaps!

Enduro riding, like Stan says, is a good way of getting your biking kicks a different way. Might be worth buying a cheap off-road bike?
Scougar
23-08-2007, 15:55
My wife used to be big time into dirt bike riding in the states (They have LOADS of mahoosive tracks out there), and she loves it. If you ever get the chance give it a go :)

Matthew
Andyvalver
23-08-2007, 17:04
Good pics. Love bikes, they piss on cars anyday of the week unless its raining :D
seanofnp
23-08-2007, 18:02
Im torn between GSX-R 600 or CBR 600RR, i love them both, then saw the R6 is more of a sports orientated bike and am now considering that too!

My stepdad has a Busa, best part of 200mph. Love it.
Martin
23-08-2007, 18:52
looks like your equally commited on 2 wheels as well as 4... 8)
Zollo
24-08-2007, 08:18
Im torn between GSX-R 600 or CBR 600RR, i love them both, then saw the R6 is more of a sports orientated bike and am now considering that too!

Depends what age of bike you're on about, but either way they're all far faster, more capable and more sports-orientated than any normal rider could handle/use on the road, so just go for the one you prefer the look of most! :)
Zollo
24-08-2007, 08:22
looks like your equally commited on 2 wheels as well as 4... 8)

I'd be even more so if I knew I could spin a bike and get away with it. :lol:
arj256
26-08-2007, 00:37
Looks good fun that. Nice pictures there.