Racing Skoal Blandit

[Simbec1863]

11 hours ago, MeanBean49 said:

I have all the race kit if you get stuck and need to borrow owt/all of it

Cheers @MeanBean49appreciate the offer will be in touch if I'm struggling with owt 

[Simbec1863]

The boss just text me fixture list confirmed and new comedy sliders arrived 

[Simbec1863]

Carbs back on today,changed the throttle so now have 1/4 turn,fitted new cable.

Replaced the clutch cable to,stuck the tank back on and thought I might as well fire it up ,you guessed it flat battery so chucked the covers back on and went for a beer instead 

 

[Simbec1863]

Cheers @KATANAMANGLERthese arrived today 

[KATANAMANGLER]

It's official now...

[Simbec1863]

Pressures on now for me to deliver  

[Simbec1863]

Couple of hours today trying to get the beast to start,battery charged and tested ok static and under load.Still nothing checked for fuel flow and all good.

Tank off coils checked and found the spade terminals were all knackered,stripped and replaced the terminals.Quick test and we have a spark .

Tank back on and hit the starter and we have life...

[Simbec1863]

Number boards sorted 

[Simbec1863]

Stickered up 

[stretch]

Highway pegs, nice! For that mid race snooze cruise!

But seriously, cool bike, you will have a blast!

[Simbec1863]

We all like a good list....

So here's the update

Tyre warmers-not yet can I use an old quilt

Genny-sold some stuff so now have the funds for it

Fuel cans-Not yet

Fire extinguisher-sorted

Front stand-sorted

Bike related tasks are as follows;

Refit the carbs-done

Fit the yamahaha throttle and new cable-done

Change the clutch cable-done

Change the bearings in the wets and get some normal road pads-not done

Sticker the beast up OSS style-done

Check the regs to make sure I haven’t forgotten anything-done I've forgotten loads

Learn how to lockwire like a pro and then lockwire like a complete amateur probably-drilled all necessary parts ready to do this 

Test ride on a closed road/track-does round my garden count

Shakedown test at a local track-booked at Donny for March

Plus new jobs sorted like there's no spark so it won't start-done 

Get a catch tank (lower fairing) and fit it-got the fairing need to fit

ACU test is fast approaching but will do it on my road bike as the blandit won't be ready in time.

Eye test done, dog tag made, forms filled out, clubs joined.......never thought it would be this difficult...

[Rossco(Iceman Josros)]

On 1/16/2019 at 10:18 AM, Simbec1863 said:

The boss just text me fixture list confirmed and new comedy sliders arrived 

If you need a hand spannering or piss taking at Donington or elsewhere just give me a shout 

[KATANAMANGLER]

5 hours ago, Simbec1863 said:

We all like a good list....

So here's the update

Tyre warmers-not yet can I use an old quilt

Genny-sold some stuff so now have the funds for it

Fuel cans-Not yet

Fire extinguisher-sorted

Front stand-sorted

Bike related tasks are as follows;

Refit the carbs-done

Fit the yamahaha throttle and new cable-done

Change the clutch cable-done

Change the bearings in the wets and get some normal road pads-not done

Sticker the beast up OSS style-done

Check the regs to make sure I haven’t forgotten anything-done I've forgotten loads

Learn how to lockwire like a pro and then lockwire like a complete amateur probably-drilled all necessary parts ready to do this 

Test ride on a closed road/track-does round my garden count

Shakedown test at a local track-booked at Donny for March

Plus new jobs sorted like there's no spark so it won't start-done 

Get a catch tank (lower fairing) and fit it-got the fairing need to fit

ACU test is fast approaching but will do it on my road bike as the blandit won't be ready in time.

Eye test done, dog tag made, forms filled out, clubs joined.......never thought it would be this difficult...

Aye there is plenty to think about. Don't forget to practice your race face.

[Simbec1863]

10 hours ago, KATANAMANGLER said:

Aye there is plenty to think about. Don't forget to practice your race face.

I've mastered that already its the one where I look worried and pale and need to wee alot.......

[KATANAMANGLER]

That only lasts until the red lights go out. It is quickly replaced by a child like  expression of Christmas morning euphoria. This expression is accompanied by a strong urge to jump and down chanting "again again again" in a giggly high pitched voice.

[Solcambs]

On 2/6/2019 at 9:10 AM, KATANAMANGLER said:

That only lasts until the red lights go out. It is quickly replaced by a child like  expression of Christmas morning euphoria. This expression is accompanied by a strong urge to jump and down chanting "again again again" in a giggly high pitched voice.

You missed out the bit about having a small bladder and the need to go wee wee as soon as you zip up your race leathers. You also missed out the sudden desire to sleep and inability to function that onsets the moment the final checkered flag of the day is waved. 

[Simbec1863]

Replaced the throttle grip,got her running and ticking over a little better,seems to rev cleanly only a real road test will confirm that.

Number boards back on and secured,also did a bit of lock wiring,sump plug,oil filler and oil filter all secure.

The list gets a little shorter,ACU test next Saturday at Mallory Park 

[Simbec1863]

I have a set-up question for you experienced racers what's the recommended static sag front and rear for a race bike??? 

@fatblokeonbandit

@Markz9

@MeanBean49

Your input is much appreciated 

 

[MeanBean49]

2 hours ago, Simbec1863 said:

I have a set-up question for you experienced racers what's the recommended static sag front and rear for a race bike??? 

@fatblokeonbandit

@Markz9

@MeanBean49

Your input is much appreciated 

 

Ive always gone for 20-30mm front and 10-15mm on the rear

[Simbec1863]

8 minutes ago, MeanBean49 said:

Ive always gone for 20-30mm front and 10-15mm on the rear

Cheers for that mate 

[fatblokeonbandit]

25 mm front 20 mm rear for me

[Simbec1863]

2 minutes ago, fatblokeonbandit said:

25 mm front 20 mm rear for me

Thanks for that gives me something to work from then see what feels ok when I’m on track 

[fatblokeonbandit]

9 hours ago, Simbec1863 said:

Thanks for that gives me something to work from then see what feels ok when I’m on track 

That's what's most important, what feels right for you

good d man crack on

Edited February 14, 2019 by fatblokeonbandit

[Markz9]

14 hours ago, MeanBean49 said:

Ive always gone for 20-30mm front and 10-15mm on the rear

don't worry about it too much at the moment just get used to ragging around the track I did notice most of the quicker bandit riders are using a brand new rear shock maxton, nitron etc so if you are using a second hand one get it rebuilt and re gassed  most standard shocks lose the nitrogen in three years

[Simbec1863]

22 minutes ago, Markz9 said:

don't worry about it too much at the moment just get used to ragging around the track I did notice most of the quicker bandit riders are using a brand new rear shock maxton, nitron etc so if you are using a second hand one get it rebuilt and re gassed  most standard shocks lose the nitrogen in three years

Thanks for the input,I'm running a rebuilt GSXR750 shock no budget for anything fancy yet.