All that glitters is not gold.

[Stafford]

Bit of a project going on that is proving to be a bit of a job.

Read some details here http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

the internals start here http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/p/the-engine-strip.html

Enjoy :grump:

[Stuart42]

Bit of a project?

Bit of an understatement.

It'll be fine.

Cheers
Stuart

[LouSCannon]

Now subscribed to both blogs, can't wait to read how you guys get on... I foresee a few late nights ahead!

[Flip]

Excellent stuff- love it!!!

Will that get through noise testing at CC?

I want to take my little racer down there but was unsure whether it would pass or not.

Do they run open pit days there or only part of track days do You know?

[utopia]

Yay, a Ducati to race instead of a screamer.
Well, eventually anyway.
You could almost call that a monster even. :running:
I can just imagine your grin as you set off down the glencrutchery road.

Best of luck with the season.
Will try and catch a race sometime/somewhere. ....(Ireland with any luck).

[Stafford]

Thanks guys, yes a few late nights ahead. Well she's in pieces now and mostly in a set of drawers in the garage.

The cans have DB killers (not required on the IoM) and I'll have to pop over and get the 888 tested prior to booking. Don't think they do open pit which would be nice for a test day.

[Dukedesmo]

Nice, always had a soft spot for the 888. If it's in Louigi & Chris's hands it'll be sorted when it's done. :thumbsup:

[bigredduke]

I think there is an '8' missing from the decal on the bike...........................











Shouldn't it read - 38 D cup?

[Nickj]

That's a bit close to celery Stafford ;)
looks like a nice project, best of luck with it :thumbsup:

[Stuart42]

[QUOTE=Nickj;481389]That's a bit close to celery Stafford ;)

That's no coincidence,as it's all I'm allowed to eat between now & The Manx,for two reasons.
1. Stafford is throwing so many lightweight goodies at it.

2. John McGuinness is,as he claims,40,fat & still fast as feck,whereas I'm only the first two,and Stafford thinks the last two are directly related.

So as he's giving me such a lovely bike,I'll do whatever he says.

Anyone know any good celery recipes?

[slob]

http://www.just-eat.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bloody-mary-241x299.jpg

[Albie]

Beef stew with celery sounds good Stu

[pompone]

http://www.just-eat.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bloody-mary-241x299.jpg

There you go Stuart, sorted. And is very little celery too :)

[Stuart42]

Thanks Albie,but fear it will be celery stew with celery.

Honestly Max,as our resident Fanny Craddock,is that the best you can do?

[Gerry]

Hey .... nice one Staff ...... I'll keep watching.

[Dirty]

You don't need to go mad, just one bunch a day will do ya :)

http://aws.fuzzytravel.com/bornplaydie/pictures/13549.jpg

[Bonzo]

[QUOTE=Nickj;481389]That's a bit close to celery Stafford ;)

That's no coincidence,as it's all I'm allowed to eat between now & The Manx,for two reasons.
1. Stafford is throwing so many lightweight goodies at it.

2. John McGuinness is,as he claims,40,fat & still fast as feck,whereas I'm only the first two,and Stafford thinks the last two are directly related.

So as he's giving me such a lovely bike,I'll do whatever he says.

Anyone know any good celery recipes?

Ill do my bit by making sure there are no biccies in the house :p

[Stafford]

Update on the blog everybody.
http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page_20.html

[slob]

That's quite a bitsa, good luck... I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[Stafford]

Some great news and a minor update :thumbsup:

http://celer_racing.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/)

[Stafford]

Still work in progress

http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

[Stafford]

It looks like a bike.

http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

[sadbiker]

Looking good great blog. This bike is going to have a lot of character ��

[scrapps]

Starting to take shape. Its going to be a stunning bike when done.

[crust]

Impressive stuff. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the updates, most appreciated.

[Stafford]

Still reinventing the wheel

http://celer_racing.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/)

[Stafford]

http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

[Stafford]

We may have to work on a tomato based celery cocktail, going red.

http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

[Yorkie]

Really good looking project. Looking forwards to seeing the finished product.

Yorkie

[Stafford]

Ah ha, she runs but still a few things to do.

http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

[Stafford]

Time to go racing.

http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

[Pedro]

That looks awesome!

[Flip]

An absolutely stunning bike and a great blog- thanks for sharing your adventure!!

Having met Rich (Louigi Moto) through Classic club racing I can only agree with you on what a top fella he is.

Good luck and best wishes for a fast, fun and safe Classic TT.

[MerlinPV12]

Like Flip (and others I'm sure) I've really ejoyed reading the blog and the bike looks fantastic :thumbsup: Wish I could be on the Island to cheer you on - the very best of luck and stay safe :)

[Stafford]

Update at http://celeresracing.blogspot.com/

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/stafford23/DSCF1358_zps63fb9ef5.jpg

[Flip]

Bike is looking lovely in the nervous calm of the queue for scrutineering.

I do like the look of the TZ/TD3(?) hiding behind it by the wall though- wonder if it is one of the CRMC chaps racing it?

[Dirty]

Very smart looking. Is it all kicking off now?

[Stuart42]

Hi

Fingers crossed weather & marshal numbers permitting,we'll be out for two laps at 19:00 tonight.

Cheers Stuart

[slob]

Go well mate.

[Zimbo]

Good luck guys!

[Dirty]

Hi

Fingers crossed weather & marshal numbers permitting,we'll be out for two laps at 19:00 tonight.

Cheers Stuart

Cool, didn't realise it was all happening now. Let us know how it all goes.

[Stuart42]

Thanks for all your kind words & encouragement,Stafford & I appreciate it.

Keep an eye on www.blackdub.co.uk for updates.

Cheers Stuart

[scrapps]

stay safe and enjoy. bike looks awsome

[buzzbomb]

Best of LUCK Stuart...:thumbsup:

Nice one Stafford, keep the good work up...:hail:

[crust]

Good luck, Stuart and the team.

[gary tompkins]

How did you get on tonight?

[Flip]

Just read that the first practice session was suspended due to a lack of Marshalls for the course.

Read all about it.....

http://www.iomtt.com/Classic-TT/News/2014/August/16/First-Practice-Cancelled.aspx

Same as all UK racing pretty much all levels from Club to GP, without the Marshalls (who are basically volunteers- they get a few quid expenses) along with all the other un-paid hero's and heroines (Timekeepers etc.) there is no racing simple as that!

[Mark Taylor]

Is there a website where we can see the race, or is it on TV anywhere?
BIG respect for all TT/MGP competitors :hail::hail::hail:

[Albie]

Is there a website where we can see the race, or is it on TV anywhere?
BIG respect for all TT/MGP competitors :hail::hail::hail:

Official TT page and ITV4 showing a 2hr programme after all the racing around the 28th August 14

[Stuart42]

Hi all

It was Saturday practice that was cancelled,tonight's went ahead.

Sadly my practice was cut short as slipper clutch was playing up,just 3 miles into the circuit. I was brought back by a very kind gent, and am not long home after lifting the bike.

Fingers crossed will be an fix and we'll be ready to go tomorrow.

I think you can listen to coverage via internet at Manx radio. You can also check iomtt.com

Cheers Stuart

[Albie]

Hi all

It was Saturday practice that was cancelled,tonight's went ahead.

Sadly my practice was cut short as slipper clutch was playing up,just 3 miles into the circuit. I was brought back by a very kind gent, and am not long home after lifting the bike.

Fingers crossed will be an fix and we'll be ready to go tomorrow.

I think you can listen to coverage via internet at Manx radio. You can also check iomtt.com

Cheers Stuart

Oh bad luck Stu. Soon be sorted. Crack on regardless

[Mark Taylor]

Official TT page and ITV4 showing a 2hr programme after all the racing around the 28th August 14

Nice one, thanks for that:thumbsup:

[Stafford]

Cracking night Friday, two laps in and a fault diagnosed and fixed for today. Weather may not play though.

[alan c]

Great news, well done all, hope weather ok today, have fun !

[Dirty]

Excellent, when is the race?

[Stafford]

Race on Monday or fall back to Tuesday depending on the weather.

[Stafford]

Daily update at http://celeresracing.blogspot.co.uk/

[Stafford]

Happy days everyone, we have qualified for the Classic TT Formula 1 race.
There isn't a smiley big enough :)

[Dirty]

Brilliant news. Well done everyone

[Stafford]

Race postponed till Tuesday, tune into Manx TT radio to follow the action at 14.45.

[Dirty]

Not surprised. I needed oars riding across London today!

[Kato]

Happy days everyone, we have qualified for the Classic TT Formula 1 race.
There isn't a smiley big enough :)

Fantastic work Stuart/Stafford great result already, have a great race chaps, will be tuned in :hail:

[alan c]

Well done to Stuart and the gang- Bloody brilliant :hail::mand::thumbsup::spin::drunk::woot:

[Stuart42]

Thanks guys,it was fantastic.

Did update blog with what went on www.blackdub.co.uk

Cheers Stuart

[Shuffy]

Absolutely fantastic result guys, proper 'Boys Own' stuff.

Having been involved with a friend who raced in both the Manx GP and the TT many years ago, I know what a massive achievement this is, well done to everyone involved.

[utopia]

Yep, absolutely brilliant job Stuart, and the crew.......:woot:
Sterling work from the start of the project to the finishing line, with a brand new, unproven bike.
Very impressive indeed......:hail:
I'm very much wishing that I could have been there to see it.
But....plans are already hatching to do just that next year.

And, without wishing to bask (too much) in reflected glory.....I'm now feeling childishly and ridiculously chuffed that one very, very tiny component on the bike, which was born on my little lathe, has actually completed a race at the Isle of Man.
So just wanted to say thanks for that.

[Stuart42]

Well all being well if you do come over you may well see your component racing here again.

Cheers Stuart

[Albie]

Yep, absolutely brilliant job Stuart, and the crew.......:woot:
Sterling work from the start of the project to the finishing line, with a brand new, unproven bike.
Very impressive indeed......:hail:
I'm very much wishing that I could have been there to see it.
But....plans are already hatching to do just that next year.

And, without wishing to bask (too much) in reflected glory.....I'm now feeling childishly and ridiculously chuffed that one very, very tiny component on the bike, which was born on my little lathe, has actually completed a race at the Isle of Man.
So just wanted to say thanks for that.

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