marchesini
30-10-2005, 10:58 AM
Well, managed to fit another trackday in before the gritters pay us a visit.
A few friends said they were going to Brands on the Saturday and earlier in the week, it wasn't looking too good. As usual, I left my preparation to the last minute so what I managed in the last week: had petrol tank, front fender and v-piece painted, made stickers for tank, ordered fairings and applied decals, collected bike (day before the track day), collected and fitted newly covered single seat and the high level screen. Since my last outing, I managed to get an Ohlins rear shock, Bucci slipper clutch and radial brake master cylinder fitted.
Had a totally spiffing day and I seem to be getting the hang of this lark now. Am slowly getting used to how to ride the 748 as it's totally different to the bigger capacity bikes but ultimately more rewarding (as well as frustrating when you get it wrong).
Luckily, it didn't rain and more importantly I didn't fall off. The bike survived and so now it will be put into winter hibernation until next year. More fettling will be on the cards but roll on next spring - can't wait. By the sounds of it, quite a few of us have caught the trackday bug so look forward to bashing fairings with you all next year.
Laters all
simon
A few friends said they were going to Brands on the Saturday and earlier in the week, it wasn't looking too good. As usual, I left my preparation to the last minute so what I managed in the last week: had petrol tank, front fender and v-piece painted, made stickers for tank, ordered fairings and applied decals, collected bike (day before the track day), collected and fitted newly covered single seat and the high level screen. Since my last outing, I managed to get an Ohlins rear shock, Bucci slipper clutch and radial brake master cylinder fitted.
Had a totally spiffing day and I seem to be getting the hang of this lark now. Am slowly getting used to how to ride the 748 as it's totally different to the bigger capacity bikes but ultimately more rewarding (as well as frustrating when you get it wrong).
Luckily, it didn't rain and more importantly I didn't fall off. The bike survived and so now it will be put into winter hibernation until next year. More fettling will be on the cards but roll on next spring - can't wait. By the sounds of it, quite a few of us have caught the trackday bug so look forward to bashing fairings with you all next year.
Laters all
simon