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Mr Sparkle wrote: Riding Wakefield on 8th Feb, places still avail if anyone is interested

I might be interested in that one. I've got a track day at Eastern Creek on the 7th but will then be heading for Broadford on the 11th so could fit in Wakefield. Whats the deal, how much and where do I sign on?

Cheers

Doug

kawadoug wrote:

Mr Sparkle wrote: Riding Wakefield on 8th Feb, places still avail if anyone is interested

I might be interested in that one. I've got a track day at Eastern Creek on the 7th but will then be heading for Broadford on the 11th so could fit in Wakefield. Whats the deal, how much and where do I sign on?

Cheers

Doug

Haven't you left yet Doug? I thought you would have been in the Van Friday arvo!
(Oops! Did I hijack the thread? Sorry )

Hey again,
after trawling through a few threads, people have recommended dropping the tyre pressures slightly. I currently run 35psi in both, what would be a suggested cold tyre pressure ?

I will have a compressor there so that they can be reinflated if need be.

PM sent kawadoug

Mr Sparkle wrote:Hey again,
after trawling through a few threads, people have recommended dropping the tyre pressures slightly. I currently run 35psi in both, what would be a suggested cold tyre pressure ?

I will have a compressor there so that they can be reinflated if need be.

PM sent kawadoug

What tyres are you running? Some tyres need more pressure than others. It depends on the construction.

I run 34-36 on the road, 29-30 on the track. Metzler M3's

Mitch wrote:
Haven't you left yet Doug? I thought you would have been in the Van Friday arvo!
(Oops! Did I hijack the thread? Sorry )

No matey. Leave on 1 Feb. Just doing all the last minute things you have to do. Like getting a good set of tyres for the bike, getting the van serviced, stealing my brothers Engel fridge, etc etc. God lifes hard when you're retired. Got out of bed on Monday when I felt like it and didn't have to be anywhere in a hurry. After 37 years of work it feels great for the time being.

Doug

here's a list that I made of stuff to take...there is a better one somewhere that has everything but it's good to double check before you drive off.

Bike LOL (anyone ever forgot their bike??)

Bike key plus spare bike key in the glove box??
Bike licences (dunno why…maybe it’s to confirm who you are but they ask to see it)
Riding gear helmet (make sure it complies)
Leathers (two piece with zip or one piece only)
Gloves
Boots (must cover bottom of leathers..I believe)
Back protector
Sliders
Clear Visor (when it’s dark and cold and foggy)
Tinted Visor (for that last lap screamer into the sun)

Petrol
Brake fluid
Oil
Tyre warmers
Bike stands

Tools spanners, screw drivers, sockets, allen keys, tyre gauge, Torque wrench, brake bleeding stuff, battery charger, air tank?? Rags

Bits and pieces WD40, race tape, zip ties, spare nuts and bolts, Visor cleaning stuff

Personal Sunscreen, Water, snacks, Cash, chair, sunglasses, fan, masseur

Make sure your bike absolutely does not leak anything
Make sure your tires arent farked (although they do sell them onsite)
Make sure your chain isnt farked
Take enough fuel (I needed a tank and a half on my last track day).

Have fun... Im jelous