Rick Hackett is a Top Bloke -official!

bigredduke · 16-06-2009, 08:59 PM

I popped along to the DSC trackday event at Cadwell this morning just to see & hear some nice bikes & have a natter. Anyway, I approached the chaps manning the Ducati Coventry van who were fettling the suspension on a track bike. I asked one of the chaps (who turned out to be Rick) if he would give my bike's suspension a quick check. I explained I was a visitor rather than a trackday attendee but he said that was no problem. He spent about 40 mins making adjustments, explaining all the time what he was doing. He did it without any charge at all and wouldn't even accept a cuppa for his trouble. What a gent! His obvious enthusiasm and skill were a pleasure to experience.

nambduke · 17-06-2009, 02:02 PM

......has it made any difference to the riding experience??

Are we going to arrange a UKMOC Golfing Competition then this summer? Make it simple....single Stableford/full handicap??

Regards,
Mark

bigredduke · 17-06-2009, 09:26 PM

When I informed Mrs BRD that I had had some of the sag removed from my front end she appeared interested. Until she realised I was talking about the bike suspension when her interest rapidly evaporated.

I think so, the front end seems a little tauter but with my riding style it's difficult to tell for definite.
About that golf. Full handicap for you? You must be joking, especially if a wager is involved!

nambduke · 18-06-2009, 11:58 AM

.....it took 4 play off holes last weekend to win 10p.......

Sag.....now if Mrs Nambduke and Mrs BRD said they had some sag removed, the mind boggles!!

Regards,
Mark

16-06-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	Rick Hackett is a Top Bloke -official! I popped along to the DSC trackday event at Cadwell this morning just to see & hear some nice bikes & have a natter. Anyway, I approached the chaps manning the Ducati Coventry van who were fettling the suspension on a track bike. I asked one of the chaps (who turned out to be Rick) if he would give my bike's suspension a quick check. I explained I was a visitor rather than a trackday attendee but he said that was no problem. He spent about 40 mins making adjustments, explaining all the time what he was doing. He did it without any charge at all and wouldn't even accept a cuppa for his trouble. What a gent! His obvious enthusiasm and skill were a pleasure to experience.

17-06-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
nambduke Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redcar Bike: M1000ie Posts: 516	But..... ......has it made any difference to the riding experience?? Are we going to arrange a UKMOC Golfing Competition then this summer? Make it simple....single Stableford/full handicap?? Regards, Mark __________________ Black Side Down

18-06-2009, 11:58 AM	#4
nambduke Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redcar Bike: M1000ie Posts: 516	I do take wagers very seriously... .....it took 4 play off holes last weekend to win 10p....... Sag.....now if Mrs Nambduke and Mrs BRD said they had some sag removed, the mind boggles!! Regards, Mark __________________ Black Side Down

17-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	When I informed Mrs BRD that I had had some of the sag removed from my front end she appeared interested. Until she realised I was talking about the bike suspension when her interest rapidly evaporated. I think so, the front end seems a little tauter but with my riding style it's difficult to tell for definite. About that golf. Full handicap for you? You must be joking, especially if a wager is involved!