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Anglesey Easter 2 Dayer. 8th & 9th April. No Limits.

182 posts · Started by Viking · 13 Jan 2012

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Post 1 by Viking,

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Booked for this as a run out on the bike to start the track season.

Doing the 2 days. Never been there before and heard good things. Booked Inters for both days to get the bike working and learn which way the track goes.

Anyone else fancy it.

Post 2 by skip,

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might do one of the days,your tyres will be knackered

Post 3 by stalker,

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10% off ?

Post 4 by Viking,

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I've got a set of interact scrubs to kill that have only done 8 laps on a 600. You think I'll get the two days out a K2 rear?

Got a brand new set of Raintecs on order seeing Metzler have dropped their prices. Got spare wheels now so sorted come rain or shine.

Just noticed the 10% deal mate. Well spotted. I'll throw them an email and see if they'll honour it.

Post 5 by tripoddave,

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I'll get it booked. Sounds like a plan.
I'll be camping BBQ or curroi?

Post 6 by Razy,

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It's a shame it's on completely the other side of the country to me. Always liked the look of that track.

Post 7 by blb,

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I could be up for this but it would be a last minute decision, maybe just one day. Have to keep an eye on the bank balance and the weather

Post 8 by fuel,

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I might be up for this as well. Will make decision after my holiday next month.

Post 9 by BASH69,

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My lil boys birthday weekend so im out!

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Post 11 by Viking,

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It's just down the road

I'm 6hours and 330miles away.

It'll turn out like this for me,

Working on sat, home, loaded, scoot down, kip in back of car.
Sunday. Wobble round turning left into right handers, fix bits that fall off the bike, kip in car.

Monday. Finally get bike set up and learn which way the track goes only to be a total zombie from lack of sleep and too much Relentless. Pack up, drive 330miles, unload, sleep, go start work at 7am on Tuesday.

It'll be an awesome two days. Tripodave might find a skinny hyper Scotsman spooned into his back if aforementioned kipping in car gets cold.

Post 12 by skip,

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the more this thread goes on the more im tempted

Post 13 by Viking,

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Get it booked and give me a tow round to learn the track.

What about RC8 dude? He'll be up for it, it was his info that tempted me to try Anglsey in the 1st place.

I'll bring the Tune ECU cable and we can drop bits down the throttle bodies and brick the ecu, erm no sorry, I mean remove the flies and load a map.

Post 14 by skip,

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sounds good, and in return i can dent and scratch your rims, i mean change your tyres,
only been there a couple of times so it will be me looking for a tow too, cant make my mind up for sunday or monday though

Post 15 by Viking,

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Wait till you see my new wheels. Lovely. I've not even seen them yet but I'm sure they are. Dave, tell 'em how nice my wheels are.


I'd say book Monday. By then all the bits I forgot to tighten will have fallen off the bike and the track will be a safer place.


So far we've got.
Viking
Tripod Dave
Fuel
Brokenleggedbiker
CEREC1
Skip
Stalker
Razy

I know some of you have still to book.......but you will.......you will.

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Post 18 by tripoddave,

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If we all booked into inters I'm sure Mark will let us move up on day 2 to the farst grope if we want. There's always people wanting to move into inters.
Also its the international so there's an opportunity to spend a significant amount of time with your RC8 wide open in the MotoVudu stylee!

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Post 23 by tripoddave,

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That's a really good vid. I'm already looking forward to going!
I've just asked Kev from Projex if he can come and I think he's keen.

One tip I remembered from being there last year - stay wide of the apex on the curve after Church. You miss the bumps and getter a better line into the uphill before the left hander into Rocket. It means you can stay flat out for longer and you are braking in a straight line uphill.

Post 24 by blb,

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That Lad is proper quick! Great quality vid too.

Certainly serves the purpose of making me want to go badly. Those straights will be awesome on the 8 as you say Dave, my bikes gonna be a bullet by the time this happens.

On trackdayriders forum one of the guys has checked the climate statistics for April and it looks very favourable too!

I was gonna go to the nurburgring again this year but I think I'm gonna sack all that off and spend the cash on some great days here. Can't wait!!!!

Post 25 by Viking,

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Dave. Who's Kev? I'd that the guys who's doing your motor? What's he riding?

BLB. Good idea. I've said it about 40times already but incase you missed it.....I've got 9 Easytrack days prepaid ready to book so will be on track a fair bit this year. The gold pack looks expensive, but they throw in a free day so it works out £69 per trackday. Considering Oulton is over £170 in the summer it's a big saving.


With that vid I don't think it's any faster than we'd be. I timed him at a 1.41 so I'll use that as a reference time seeing as the Battle Bikes didn't do Anglesey. He's got us on the straights but I can see a good few places we'd make time on him. The SD would have 'im on corner exit and a few turns. The straight doesn't look long enough for the big bikes to get away. I know at Oulton I could carry more speed through Cascades and exit faster but the big I4's didn't really lift their skirt and get going until island so didn't really pull that much. I'll have that 10 Hz GPS timer running and the bullet cam so we can come back to this post an laugh me when I'm doing 2mins.

Post 26 by tripoddave,

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Post 27 by blb,

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Crikey Viking you overestimate my track ability! If I manage a 1.41 lap i'll eat my hat! Trying to work out whats likely based on other tracks times. Donny GP 2.5 mile circuit 1.59 lap, Cadwell 2.2 miles 2.00 lap, Brands Indy 1.09 miles 1min lap. I too will be using my android trackmaster lap timer, cracking bit of software that is.

So based on all this 1.50 I would be happy, 1.41 absolutely over the moon!

I would love to buy one of easytracks packs but I'm a hard up car salesman so very unlikely to ever have the capital to buy it.

Gonna have a chat with Cerec tonight but its looking like we'll be there on the Sunday all being well, come up Saturday after work.

Post 28 by Viking,

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BLB. It'll be cool. Team SD.net.


Good stuff. Kev can point out all the things I've fooked up with on the rebuild . I'll be brining my Tune ECU cable too so we can bugger up Skips bike. Maybe knock 10brake off the top end so I can stay with him this time.

I got an email from Paul at No Limits. They will honour the TDR 10% discount but because I've already booked and paid they'll refund me on the day.

Also said its no problem to move up to fast group for day 2. Just ask on he day.

Really looking forward to this. The long right from Church will be a good test for the Nichols and all the suspension work that's been done. That was the kinda corner it was very vague on before. (He says just before he tucks the front again and launches the bike into the Irish Sea )

I see they've got a bar/cafe thing. I dont drink anymore, but will be happy to sit in the bar and rip the piss out all of you lot. I sound like Wullie the Janitor from the Simpson's as it is. Wait till theres been a can of Relentless drunk. It's just spit, spray, and excitable rabble.

Post 29 by skip,

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It already is !! ( did you get my pm) ?

Post 30 by Viking,

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Me? Not got anything through.

Post 31 by skip,

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Thats me booked for the Sunday

Post 32 by Viking,

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Anglsey have just put pics up on their Facebook page of the steelwork going up for he new garages.

Finish date is 26th March.

Post 33 by tripoddave,

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Post 34 by blb,

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Myself and Cerec are definately coming along on the Sunday. Hopefully will book up tomorrow. I'm liking the optimism on the weather Dave, fingers crossed. I really hope the garages are complete, I've been to Pembrey on a windy day in Wales and its not pleasant!

Cerec has a great plan where we drive up to see Kev at Projex on the Saturday for some tuneecu action and then drive over and kip in the van ready for Sundays assault.

Can anyone remember if we have a specific SD.net discount or do we use the TDR one for the Nolimits booking?

Also this is really anal Viking, can you change the title of this thread and spell ANGLESEY correctly?

Post 35 by Viking,

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Title changed.

I'll be kipping in the car sat night too. Good little group going now. Should be a good laugh.

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Post 37 by skip,

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Ijust used the TDR discount for ease.

Post 38 by blb,

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Right I'm booked up for the Sunday now. Happy Days!!!

Post 39 by CEREC1,

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Well thats me booked as well for sunday.

Post 40 by tripoddave,

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That's me booked on for both days in inters.
Can't wait!

Post 41 by CEREC1,

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And me and BLB are booked with Kev at Projex to be Dyno'd and TuneECU tweaked on the way to Anglesey on saturday morning.
Kev did an amazing job on my RC8R. Torque curve was something to behold. Tripod Dave was amazed

Post 42 by Superdan,

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This sounds like an awesome trip chaps ( )

Post 43 by Viking,

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I see everyone's booking the sunday when i'l be teetering about trying to remember what levers to pull. No kicking me on the way past.

Dont worry. I'll talk you all into staying for the monday.


Big post is pending in the Show Your SD thread. Almost got the bike finished. Rolled it out the shed today for the 1st time. Stood back and looked at it and nearly got a lob on. Bearing in mind this is the 3rd rebuild since the crash. OCD? Me? Naaaaa? (maybe) Everyone else will prob think it's shit, but i got so excited i even let out a wee girly giggle.

Post 44 by Ducati Pete,

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Dave, sell it to me. Why should I travel so far at much expense (van hire) to ride there.

I'm kinda curious.

Post 45 by Ducati Pete,

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fook me, nearest petrol to circuit is 8 cunting miles!

Post 46 by Stupid Luke,

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It says R6 on his steering damper. If that is an R6 and not going near the red line except on the straights I would bet on the SD being quicker. Not only that, there is a metrosexual in front of him with white boots. Looks like Pepe Le Pew racing with this stripes on his leathers. Colour coordinated sissy boy shirtlifter, white boots were so 2008 FFS ...........................and he is on a green Kawasaki, green Kawasakis are so 1990 FFS

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Post 48 by blb,

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Is there a noise limit for the sunday at the track??

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Post 50 by Viking,

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Post 53 by Ducati Pete,

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Not bad Dave, I'll think about it over the next few days.

Are you all booking inters?

Post 54 by Viking,

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Sure we're all in inters and move up on day 2 depending on how it goes.

I recon it will take a day to get the place nailed and the bike ironed out. Hopefully Bongo can nip along and help show us the way round.

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Post 56 by skip,

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Post 57 by Viking,

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Yep ive been to Anglesey twice and there wasnt a noise meter in sight

Post 58 by tripoddave,

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Changed booking on the 9th to fast group. One day will be enough to learn the track and tweak the bike.

Post 59 by skip,

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Post 60 by blb,

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are we all in inters for the sunday ???

Post 61 by fatbob,

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As far as I'm aware we're all in Inters ( i'll be at the back ), should be a giggle Hopefully someone there the same pace as me for a bit of fun...

Post 62 by blb,

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been many times , there is no noise testing , license checking or any of that nonsense.
Sd goes really well round there , in fact i got passed a few times last year off a fellow SD bloke on my beemer ( which was to powerful for the track , and im a big feckin chicken , andit cost me 13K in my defence).
Does anyone know this gent?
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As for seeing off 600's......... nah they feckin fly round there , even the reallyold uns
By the way booked for the sunday in fast

Post 63 by Viking,

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Yeah, that's Bikenutter. Used to be on here but got shamed off for not paying for someones gear I seem to remember (alledgedly!)

I went to the Ring with him, really nice guy and quick on a Superduke. He was at Donington on the Pirelli day too, I think he's a big fan of Oulton as well. Lives in Wrexham I think.

Isn't a s1000rr too fast for all our tracks!

Post 64 by tripoddave,

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Nice one Bob. Are you staying on the sat night before? Be good to get a natter with you and find out which way the track goes. It seems like a great track. Kinda like all the good stuff of knockhill, friendly, no noise tests, camping etc, but with a decent track.

Have you still got the SD or are you taking the Beemer?


So far we've got

Sunday.
Fat Bob
Tripoddave
Skip
Brokenleggedbiker
Viking
Cerec1

Monday.
Tripoddave
Viking
Brokenleggedbiker (maybe)

Still to book.
Sugarmonkey
Ducati Pete.

Post 65 by fatbob,

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I've been told that there might be a Coastal trackday on the Saturday.
Anyone know who its with?

Post 66 by tripoddave,

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It's just to fast for me really , I have no idea what 4th gear is for , never used it . I changed my gearing a lot now so should be more fun.
Only a couple of hours drive for me so will be using the van Sunday morning.
If you have standard gearing on your RC8 , i would definately change it for anglesey.
Its the best track in the country for me I love it , really really grippy and easy to learn.
Just watch out for the rumble strips they are flag stones on top of each other.
The first left hander after start finish is the best Left hander in the country IMO , and you can genuinely scrape your knee at 120mph without sticking it out, on the long right hander leading onto the back straight
And if you are bongo your elbow

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Post 69 by Viking,

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Well please advise oh learned ones ,I'm running std 07 SDR gearing, what would suit anglesey? suggestions please

Post 70 by blb,

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I run 16/40 everywhere. Not for everyone but I like it.

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Post 73 by tripoddave,

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Agreed. There's places where it's spot on then some corners like the hairpin at Knockhill it's kinda inbetween gears. 2nd is too low and it's hard to get it back that far and 3rd is just a ballhair too high. Seemed to work very well at Oulton where your up 3rd, 4th, 5th a lot. Should be spot on for Anglesey.


Bob. That post on the corners has got me going. I love the fast flowing sweeping stuff. The long right looks and sounds fookin brilliant. That 1st left, from the vid anyway, looks like it could be tricky. It looks like the kinda corner I'd end up going in a bit to hot and run out of road on the exit. Definitely gonna grab an instructor for lines early on.

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Post 75 by blb,

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Right thats me booked!! will be coming down on the saturday and riding on the sunday, hopfully find either a camp site or BB or just a sleeping bag LOL
Do they let specs in to watch? Was thinking if I turn up saturday will I be able to watch from the side lines?

Post 76 by skip,

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Jolly good, nice to have another one on board. What group are you in?

I think most of us will be camping on site somehow/somewhere, probably arriving around 5pm on the Saturday.

Spectators are fine too.

Post 77 by Viking,

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Booked in for the intermediate group. If camping on site I will do that, sounds like it will be a great laugh.

PS. misses dont know so shhhhh!!!

Post 78 by blb,

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Ill wake you all up about 7 on Sunday morning when i arrive

Post 79 by tripoddave,

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Nice one Monkey.

There's a load of TDR boys going on the Sunday too. I'm still waiting on my rosta but plan to be down for about 7-8pm.

Can't believe this thread has hit 4 pages and its still over 10 weeks away. Some definite track withdrawals going on here.

If I can get leave I'll prob be doing Oulton on the 25th April too. Will post up nearer the time.

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Post 84 by blb,

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It's looking like i wont be down there till midnight on the saturday. Asked my boss for the Sat off and it seems to have given him some super higher power where he thinks he can mess me about for weeks occasionally hinting at blackmail. Honestly, the way the pricks going on you'd think i was asking for a ride at his wife.

So it's looking like a 10hour shift, pack up, 6 hour drive, kip in the car then two days on track. This means i may have to partake in some Relentless. As Skip knows, i'm pretty caffine sensitive so this may result in two days of me foaming at the gash and talking at 300mph. I talk at 250mph as it is..................and i use the word fvck as a coma.........dont take offence.

Did i mention my boss is a prick? No? He's a prick.

As you were.

Post 85 by Colonel_Klinck,

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES give Viking any sort of energy drink, you have been warned !!!

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Post 91 by Ducati Pete,

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I make a point of not checking the weather. If it shows rain it'll just piss me off.
Doesn't really matter what it says. All we need is for it to stay dry in a 2mile square.

Saying that, I've got a set of those new Bridgestone wets on my spare wheels I'm dying to try out.

You guys have a tent and your still only doing 1 night! That's luxury! I've got an Argos special sleeping bag and the back seats of a Landrover Freelander for 2 nights.

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Post 93 by CEREC1,

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I'm going to nip into CostCo on Sunday morning, buy a massive rib of beef and a Coleman gazebo.
£140 well spent IMO.

Post 94 by BASH69,

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I dont understand what that means but i'll just smile and nod along coz it has beef in it.

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Post 96 by Viking,

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Have you seem the colour he painted his bike Dave?

He's deffo into eating meat. Maybe not the kind we're thinking of though.

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Post 100 by tripoddave,

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I think I remember the club house had a TV.
I'll give them a phone to see if its a goer.
Anyone know what the times will be?

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Post 102 by tripoddave,

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I think they stayed open until about 10 - 10:30. Something like that.
I'll give them a bell in the morning and see what they say.

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Post 104 by tripoddave,

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I've spoken to them and they don't know!
The club house has been taken over by a new company and they have gutted the place.
Apparently it should be ready for us but no - one knows at the moment and the same goes for the TV.

As for the pits they think the garages will be ready although the tower definitely won't be.

I will call back in a couple of weeks for an update.

Post 105 by tripoddave,

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I have contacted a sports bar (sorry THE sports bar on Anglesey) to see if they are going to show the racing just in case.
http://treetopsbenllech.co.uk

Post 106 by tripoddave,

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This is the inquiry to and the response from Treetops:

A group of us will be at Anglesey circuit on 8 & 9 April.
We want to know if you will be showing the MotoGP and other classes from the season kick off in Qatar shown on Eurosport?
(MotoGp live on BBC, Moto2 & Moto3 Live in Eurosport, MotoGP on Eurosport afterwards)
If so a party of us would visit you for that evening.
Look fwd to hearing from you.
Regards
Dave

Hi Dave,
Just had your message,
I can assure you . you will be made to feel very welcome should you decide to come along to us.
We have two sky boxes as well as foreign satelites so your viewing is not a problem, One of our regulars (George) is a steward at the Circuit ..you may know him?
My mob number is 07880 705 196 and my personal email address is griffwpATaol.com should you have any more questions?
How many of you are there?
Regards
Wynne

So: that's a good question. How many are going? Which day(s)? Who would like to go to a sports bar to see the MotoGp (assuming the club house can't give us what we want)?

Post 107 by CEREC1,

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Dave you are a true gent for chasing this matter up. I thought I was the only one worried about missing the season opener. All 3 classes are worthy of viewing. Especially Danny Kent on the Red Bull KTM bearing in mind his pre-season pace. Scotty boy is looking good as well.
Makes the whole weekend more appealing to think a bunch of us can sit and watch just how to go round a track after our attempts during the day!

Any idea just how many are signed up for the 2 days?

Post 108 by blb,

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Dave, well done! I think going to see this will make a great weekend even better, plus it will have food, beer and heat. Unlike my tent! For the guys staying til Monday maybe we can pick up a few tips!

As far as I can see Sunday we have

Tripod Dave
Viking
Skip
Sugarmonkey
Cerec1
Fatbob
Brokenleggedbiker

and Monday

Tripod Dave
Viking
Cerec1 now booked
Brokenleggedbiker now booked

Also there's a shedload of guys from TDR forum going too, who may join in?

Post 109 by tripoddave,

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I've posted on the TDR forum just to see if there's any takers.
Who wants to go out Sunday night and see the MotoGp, drink beer and have dinner?
No one? Its a crap idea I know!

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Post 112 by Viking,

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Top man for enquiring about that Dave. Nice one.

I'm up for it (apart from the drinking beer part).

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Post 114 by Ducati Pete,

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Dave = superduke.net Legend!

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Post 116 by CEREC1,

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So guys who is camping for the weekend? Anybody opting for the comfort of a B&B? The prospect of putting up a tent and sleeping in it if the wind is whipping off the sea don't appeal much

Post 117 by tripoddave,

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I'm camping.
Well, sleeping in the van.

Post 118 by Ducati Pete,

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Right guys, I'm afraid I won't make this.

I have the days booked off and I have the money.
I just don't feel like spending all that time on the road.
I'm suffering from jet lag big time at the moment and I have a busy schedule over the next few weeks.
I'd rather spend that weekend chilling out.

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Post 120 by Viking,

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Just seen on TDR that the garages won't be up in time for this.

Does anyone have an awning to pit in that I can jump in with? Don't fancy rolling about in the open paddock working on the bike. Think there's a few TDR guys with awnings but I would like to be pitting beside the KTM guys as a 1st choice.

Cheers

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Post 122 by Viking,

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I heard there's plenty power points round the paddock. Shouldn't be a prob

Post 123 by skip,

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There is power there but you might need some long leads with the blue 16a industrial plug on the end and if your there on sat night park near the power stands, oh and save a place for me

Post 124 by Viking,

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What about chipping in to hire a gazebo that'd fit 7 bikes? Us Monday boys might need to chip in a bit more but at least we'd all be in the same place for the banter.

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Post 128 by skip,

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Looking back on this thread!? 10% ?? what part of the circuit is being run when we go so I can try and learn the bends. LOL as you can see try and learn track as I have never been or seen so will be an expereince!! Also tent or bivvi bag what do you think, looking for as little weight to carry as possible! Ohh and I will be on my 690 smc

Post 129 by tripoddave,

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Its the international circuit

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Post 131 by Viking,

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So excited now, this time next week, The bike will be on Kevs Dyno ready for Anglesey on Sunday and Monday.

Even better news is the pitstop cafe and bar at Anglesey will be staying open for us Sunday night and showing the motogp! I've been in contact with the owners via facebook.

So no need to trawl around Anglesey trying to find anywhere now.

Post 132 by CEREC1,

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This time next week i'll still be at work.

The legend that is Dave is getting me off early though. Thanks right, SD.net legend Tripoddave, a guy i've neve met in real life before, is managing to get me time off work. He doent even work in the same company or career!!

Guy is a hero.

All hail The Dave (tm)

Post 133 by Ducati Pete,

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Post 134 by tripoddave,

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Post 135 by skip,

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I have been told that its ment to snow during the week in wales hope they were lying otherwise it maybe a cold weekend, just have to make sure I pack my thermals!

Post 136 by Viking,

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All part of the service!
Pete: its not just the boat but the girls as well: enjoy!

Post 137 by blb,

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Okay, if anyone was thinking of booking this but hasnt because inters is full both days, the mate that was coming with me will be giving up his place as he dumped his bike on Saturday (the stupid prick he is) ......so try phoning NL later this week

Post 138 by skip,

#138
Right. I'm bailing out this thread till late Fri or sat morn.

After 10 days of 16-20 deg C temps up here, totally tropical to me, complete with trucker style suntanned right arm and burnt forehead, it's now 2 deg C and snowing.

Yes. You read it right. fooking snowing. The sunburn is still calming down on my brow and I'm out working in full waterproofs and a wooly hat.

Now then. I am aware Anglesey is 300miles away. But if I have to load my bike in the snow. Then drive 300miles in slushy snow. Only to find the aforementioned snow is also at Anglesey and has brought it's freezing temps with it I am going to completely and utterly lose the fooking plot.


I'm calling on The Dave (tm).

Sort this shit out. If anyone can make it 20deg C and sunny Dave can

Post 139 by blb,

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Never Mind Dave, we need the lord almighty!

Have you seen the current forecast for Monday? Torrential rain all day Lets hope it turns round again, trouble is the closer it gets the more accurate the forecast

Need to try and ignore the forecast desperately, not like I can change anything though

Post 140 by CEREC1,

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which sites are you looking at? the ones im seeing are giving decent weather.....my weather and net weather

Post 141 by blb,

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Latest on netweather and weatheronline. Normally trust these.

I have an unhealthy obsession with it now I've given everything else up! It has been changing around a bit though so everything crossed and a sundance required daily chaps!

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Post 143 by blb,

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Sunday looks fine at the moment, maybe a bit cold but not bad. Monday looks like rain late afternoon. I'll be knackered by then anyway!

So have we got any gazebos or awnings or anything like that or are we just hanging out the back of vans in the day? Any ideas who's getting there first? Myself and cerec expect about 6pm. Never been to Anglesey so no idea what the journey is like across wales from Brum really. Also don't have a clue about paddocks etc.

TDR forum are on about getting a hog roast on Sunday night but tbh I'm just as happy to go in the new pitstop bar and watch the motogp.

Post 144 by tripoddave,

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The met office are currently showing a max of 9 and a min of 3 over the Sunday / Monday with light rain moving to heavy rain.
This bad weather is the trough between two bands of high pressure due to move through so its worth watching as it can all change over 24 hrs.

Post 145 by blb,

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Yeah right Dave, Hopefully the rain band will shoot through on Sunday night. Fingers and everything else crossed.

Post 146 by tripoddave,

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Right so long as it dont snow I will still be coming! SO just a little heads up that I will be at stoke council house car park at 11:30 until 12:00, then I will be going along the A52/A525 to whitchurch where I fill up for fuel. then along A525/A539 to liangollen then A5 to tregarth which leeds onto A55 which should take us there. With the fuel stop at whitchurch there should only be around 94 miles until destination, I will be calling in for a pub lunch on the way, who knows what pub?? I have been trying to talk to my misses that I may not be back on Sunday so I can watch the race and have some beers! If interested my number is 07910215756

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=der ... 7,8,9&z=11


Ohh and do you know if I can wear a MX helmet or does it need to be standard?? (MX has a gold stamp)

Post 147 by skip,

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Can't make it.
No bike, basically.
Plus the knee probably won't go into leathers.
I promised to bring my generator so if BLB or Cerec want I can drop it off at Kev's today or meet them there tomorrow and they can borrow it and drop it back off on their way down south?
Let me know what you want to do.

Post 148 by blb,

#148
Gutted for you Dave, hope you find a solution

Post 149 by tripoddave,

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Bad luck Dave, I hope all the pain and expense are worth it in the end. Are you still struggling with your knee from cadders?

I'm not sure about the genny? Mike and I aren't using warmers, so it would be a lot of extra stuff to drag just for the kettle. See what the others think I suppose.

I'm sure you must be practically live with Kev at the mo, so we may see you tomorrow anyway. I know Mike may be after your old airbox. Send him a PM mate.

Hope to see you tomorrow, chin up

Also what about offering your places up to someone on here and TDR? That'll help pay for the next days.

Post 150 by fuel,

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Anyone want places for the Sunday and Monday?
My bike isn't ready and did my knee in with WOR last weekend anyway.
Inters on Sunday
Advanced on Monday
£120 for the pair? That's a saving of £100
or £65 for either day.

pm me if interested.

Post 151 by blb,

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Post 152 by fuel,

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Mike and I should be there about 1pm, why don't you join us for the sunday nigel?

Post 153 by Ducati Pete,

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I had every intention of coming, but my dads just come out of hospital after a knee replacement, and needs me around. Should be up for trackdays from next month though.

Post 154 by Viking,

#154
I'm still in Antibes but I wish you guys the best of luck.

I hope the weather is kind to you.

Post 155 by tripoddave,

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Typing this from my sleeping bag in the back seat of Chateaux Freelander in the resort of Trac Mon Circuit Anglesey.

Interesting first day. Bike and head to sort out since the crash and so long out the seat.

Track is brilliant. Really fast in places and lots of time with it on its ear. Had a few problems in the 1st 2 sessions with it wheelying everywhere. It was down to me running it in too slow, not carrying enough speed then getting to hard on it out the corner. Was lifting in 2nd and all the way through 3rd so was having to hold it on the back brake to keep it from coming right up.

Then next problem, it was real unstable on the brakes. Feel I could brake later but I was having to wait for it to settle at the rear before I could turn it. That was even with the slipper clutch and blipping on the downshift. Came together in the last session and I just dropped it down to 3rd for the hairpins as it was manageable going 4, 3. It was hooking 2nd that was making it try and back in.

Sorted most of those issues out by running it in a gear higher, carrying more corner speed, pushing harder on the front, trail braking into the turn a bit and getting to the apex on a closed throttle. Took a bit of mind trickery with my head still fresh from the crash telling me it was gonna tuck. Nipped away at it and it came good. Had to keep tweaking the suspension in between sessions mostly adding compression front and rear and a few preload tweaks. Managed to get it dialed in nicely.

Went out with an instructor for some lines up round the long fast rights into the tight left at Rocket. Boosted my confidence a bit as he was very complimentary of the bike and my humble efforts and said I should be up a group. Was good to hear after so long off the bike and 1st time at the track. (and only 2nd full trackday on the SD!)

All the SD's got lots of attention. Loads of folk saying how well they go out there. Few instructors were all over it in the holding grid saying it looks a riot to ride.

Was hard to string a good rhythm of laps together as there was a lot of traffic. Managed to get a 1min 47:5 in the last session with a few mistakes. I know where I can gain more time. Looking at the splits on my timer all the best splits adds up to a 1min 46. Sub 1.45's are on the cards with a bit of focus. Instructor was telling me sharp end of the Advanced group is about 1.41. The ole tractor ain't far away, and there's loads to come from the bike and rider.

Had a cracking battle with Skip in the afternoon session. Lapped together for almost the full session with pretty much nothing in it. Passed eachother a few times but all nice and clean. Was awesome, tucked in behind his back wheel though the long fast 120mph right before Rocket watching him leave big black lines on the track.

So, 1st time ever in Fast group tomorrow. See how it goes. Forecasts to totally piss down. Might get a few sessions in on wets and pack up early for the 6hr track home.

Post 156 by Viking,

#156
Great post mate.
Glad to hear it's going really well.
Hope you have a good day today.

Post 157 by BASH69,

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Binned off day two. Totally pissing down. And with no garages or cover it was looking like a very depressing wet event. After learning so much and taking a big leap forward decided to leave on a high.


Great to meet Sugarmonkey,BLB and Cerec1. That RC8 can fairly lift its skirt and get out those corners. Some good grunt there. Cerec1 was going well on those Pilot road tyres with loads of cuts. They almost looked like wets! Monkeys 690 R looks the nuts.

Think I might have got a nod off Fatbob as he came off track on an S1000RR

My little cheapo eBay cam didn't work and kept turning off. I think BLB got a few vids.............including his trip back in the trailer of shame.

Just home. Will update with pics etc later.

Post 158 by Superdan,

#158
Nice 1 dude, good to see youve broken your 2012 TD cherry - role on the 17th and im off to Donny

Was gonna try and do Silverstone on the 22nd but all sold out now and i couldnt get my phone to connect over the weekend away to pay for a place

Waiting for your pics etc

Post 159 by Linga,

#159
Least you got one good day in, nice write up. Will bring my GOPRO Viking when I pop down to Cadwell later this month but you need a laptop to download it on.

Post 160 by Viking,

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Glad you had a ripper Viking, Shame about Day 2, good fun to ride in the wet but pouring is miserable. Are you sure your cam is crap, or is it just more weight saving
Very envious of all you boys who get to mix it up with other SD's and awesome tracks!

Post 161 by Linga,

#161
I've got a Contour bullet cam on order but it didnt arrive in time. Be good to see you at Cadders boys. I'll be fooked from Oulton but noting a can of Relentless wont sort BLB might have some vids including me passin on the brakes with it shaking its arse then promptly running out of fuel on the apex right in front of him and havingto pull off. (note to self. 3.75L of petrol isnt enough for a session. ) Que Cerec jumping in an ripping the piss out my OCD

Been mulling over the bike on the way home. Had 6hrs to kill so plenty time! I've posted tyre pic on TDR for the susention guys to check. I think it's 90% there but i mught be a wee bit out either end on a few things. It's really good, but i think it can be a wee bit better. Ended up tat as the pace increased i had to keep twaeking the suspention. Checked the clickers now i'm home and even with the revalve it's pretty near the top of its adjustment. Bike fels solid when i bounce it now it's cold, but felt pretty decent when actually riding it on track, suppose thats where it matters eh .

Think with the slipper i'll swap two springs back to standard to try and give it a teeeeeeny bit more slip. Like i said, it was better at the end of the day going in harder but was still moving about a wee bit much. If i can calm it dow a little bit more i can brake later again. Those Dual Carbon pads with the dual lines and Motul fluid are freakin awesome btw. Utter shit from cold but totally effortless when hot. Feels like i could faceplant right over the bars



Some pics from my phone....................Track pics wont be up till Wed......................

Bit of a situation on the way down. The trailer tyre started delaminating so had to drop it down to 50mph max and superglue the edges back down. Team Pikey Trackdays!!!
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Spotted this real deal F40 on the A55. Sounded the business!
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Walked the track on fri night. View looking back fron Rocket down to towards church. You come up towards where i'm standing. That long right away in the distance the corner our man Skip was leaving the big darkies on
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Skips bike........
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All the bikes in our little KTM corner.
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JD from TDR had a Hog Roast on the go so chipped in for that. 1st time i'd tried crackling. Tasted great but i'm sure i've got heart disease now.
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Post 162 by Viking,

#162
I love crackling!!!
Looks awesome.

Post 163 by samba,

#163
Found the 1st on track pic.


Me and Skip. Polar opposites yet pretty much neck and neck over a full session....................apart from when the slimeball sneaks by on the sighting laps

Thats a set up for a late apex to Peel corner btw. I'm not lost.


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Post 164 by Ducati Pete,

#164
you've never had crackling before?!!?

you've missed so much!

Post 165 by CEREC1,

#165
I'm also suprised Viking has never had Crackling!

How did it rate against a deep fried Mars bar?

Post 166 by skip,

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Post 168 by blb,

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Had a great time, I do have some video to edit of everybody. Its taking some time to pick out my highlights/lowlights Will continue the edit tomorrow night and try to get it posted too. Hopefully piccies will be up tomorrow too.

My little report will accompany my vid but suffice to say, I suffered a few little mishaps as usual. Great bunch of lads, nice to meet a few more faces. Sorry if I wasn't very talkative, I spent all the time beating myself up over my total lack of talent

Video should explain all.

Post 169 by Viking,

#169
Pics are up

I think Skip should pay 1/2 of any photos i buy coz the fooker is in all the best ones stalking me down on one of the session long battles. Cant get rid of him. Fella plagues me on track ,then shows up in my bloody pics too. Pain in the arse i tell ya.

Next question is. How do i link to the pics. Any time i try and post them it just come up image??

Post 170 by Viking,

#170
Some pics...........

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Skip spoiling the pic.
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Two completely different riding styles if ever i saw it!!
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Post 171 by tripoddave,

#171
Some great pics there!

Post 172 by Linga,

#172
Nice pics fellas!
Looks like an awesome track, long trip from Oz though

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Post 174 by Ducati Pete,

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Nice pictures Viking.

Having Skip in them makes them even betterer!

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Post 176 by KTM666,

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Post 177 by Linga,

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Post 178 by blb,

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Right then I look (and am) really slow on here but here are my video highlights of Anglesey Easter Sunday. Need to sort some music over the top yet.

Otherwise this vid features Viking and Skip overtaking , me breaking down , Viking running out of fuel , Cerec nearly getting his knee down and Sugarmonkey hustling his 690r around . And a nasty false neutral at 100mph.

Stick with it, I know I'm slow. Still work to do to get confident, need to brake A LOT later and get the corner speed up. Still it was my first time here! Excuses excuses I know

Enjoy peeps!

Post 179 by Linga,

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Don't be too hard on yourself mate. In some of those corners you had good speed compared to the other bikes, you just need relax into the bike and trust that it will stop for you.
Looks like a really nice track to smash around... Green grass, god I miss green grass.
Don't you hate the false N's Throw you forward and you think the world's going to end the first few times
Found I got a few when I installed the QS, just me getting lazy and not being firm enough with the lever.

Post 180 by Linga,

#180
I went along to Tracmon on Sunday, along with my grandsons to watch you guys.Watching from the Banking.. Viking we [haha] I mean I, was very impressed with your ability and technique...well done......how do i copy pics to this site ?

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Post 182 by blb,

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