Gave the TDM a little work out round Oulton park on Saturday. What a fantastic day and think I surprised a few with the old girl.
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Oulton Park Track Day
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, Feb 25 2018 03:02 pm
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Posted 25 February 2018 - 03:02 pm
Well I'm hooked on the TDM now, working my way through the mods and add on's.
Michelin PR4's, R1 17" front wheel. Scorpion end cans (winter time I'll add the rest of the system), Power Commander 3, Givi top box, custom made YSS rear shock, K-Tech fork springs with 15w oil, fork gators, touring screen, Air box modification. . . . .to be continued.
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Posted 25 February 2018 - 03:05 pm
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
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Posted 25 February 2018 - 03:55 pm
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Posted 25 February 2018 - 05:23 pm
I recorded the last session of the day, if anyone fancies a nosey.
Well I'm hooked on the TDM now, working my way through the mods and add on's.
Michelin PR4's, R1 17" front wheel. Scorpion end cans (winter time I'll add the rest of the system), Power Commander 3, Givi top box, custom made YSS rear shock, K-Tech fork springs with 15w oil, fork gators, touring screen, Air box modification. . . . .to be continued.
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Posted 25 February 2018 - 06:52 pm
wez off the rivvy barn bikers went to look and there was a lot of crashes.
was out on mine today and miss the old girl even though it was cauld
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Posted 25 February 2018 - 09:13 pm
Looks like big fun, nice one 
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 09:26 am
Looks like big fun, nice one
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Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 10:30 am
It was a busy day and yes lots of crashes. Novice had the best runs. It was down to people gunning on the out lap and loosing it on cold tyres etc. The afternoon was a much better run.
Massive fun, people were pointing and laughing when I pulled the TDM out of the van, that was changed to thumbs up by the third session.
The photographers comments summed my day up when I went to see the pictures, said bike, colour and group and got the response "F**k me you've had a good day lad".
Mick
Well I'm hooked on the TDM now, working my way through the mods and add on's.
Michelin PR4's, R1 17" front wheel. Scorpion end cans (winter time I'll add the rest of the system), Power Commander 3, Givi top box, custom made YSS rear shock, K-Tech fork springs with 15w oil, fork gators, touring screen, Air box modification. . . . .to be continued.
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 10:59 am
Hi Mick
I enjoyed your vid, thanks for posting.
For interest what camera do you use and where did you mount it ?
Also were you revving near the red line ? Sounded like you were trying hard !
cheers
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 11:17 am
superb
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 11:43 am
I use a drift stealth 2, it comes with a clamp fitting kit, so clamp it to the bike frame by the side of the head, it will also clamp to the rear rack. I have a stuck on pad attached to my lid too but its not allowed on circuit like that.
Mmm I tried to change gear at 8k but did pass it a few times. The guy I past on the last lap just before lodge corner was my mate on the BMW1000rr so was determined to catch and pass him. (double the bhp pffffaaa).
I have worn the ball off the foot peg round the right handers!!
Mick
Well I'm hooked on the TDM now, working my way through the mods and add on's.
Michelin PR4's, R1 17" front wheel. Scorpion end cans (winter time I'll add the rest of the system), Power Commander 3, Givi top box, custom made YSS rear shock, K-Tech fork springs with 15w oil, fork gators, touring screen, Air box modification. . . . .to be continued.
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 07:54 pm
Fuggin' excellent! That was better than WSB at Phillip Island the other day looks like it was handling pretty well!
Isn't it great when the "knee twitchers" are fecking about with their tyre warmers at optimum temp and ensuring their tackle is down the correct trouser leg and you go out on cold tyres and stuff them into the first hairpin? 
Here's a pic of a friend of mine leading the pack at Knockhill last year
Edited by dandywarhol, 26 February 2018 - 08:05 pm.
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 08:17 pm
Knockhill is on my list of circuits to ride this year!! In the rain too, TDM would be primed to show them the ropes.
One of the lads I travelled down with was giving me a pep talk at 7am telling me not to worry about the speed in inters (only my second track day) and giving me some advice on the circuit at speed. At lunchtime he was asking me how the hell I can get round corners like I do. LOL He passed me a few times during the day but only on the longer straights were the fireblade power overruled my TDM.
She handles like an absolute dream, nothing fancy or expensive though. YSS rear shock done to my weight and K-tech springs with 15w oil in the forks. R1 front wheel and PR4 tyres. Better than all that though, comfy to sit on all day!
Mick
Well I'm hooked on the TDM now, working my way through the mods and add on's.
Michelin PR4's, R1 17" front wheel. Scorpion end cans (winter time I'll add the rest of the system), Power Commander 3, Givi top box, custom made YSS rear shock, K-Tech fork springs with 15w oil, fork gators, touring screen, Air box modification. . . . .to be continued.
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Posted 26 February 2018 - 10:12 pm
I'm looking at doing the CRMC event at Oulton on May 26 and 28th. There's also a Classic Bike track day on the 25th - could be a good outing for the TRX
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Posted 27 February 2018 - 08:29 am
I'm looking at doing the CRMC event at Oulton on May 26 and 28th. There's also a Classic Bike track day on the 25th - could be a good outing for the TRX
Any outing is a good outing!! Especially on track.
Well I'm hooked on the TDM now, working my way through the mods and add on's.
Michelin PR4's, R1 17" front wheel. Scorpion end cans (winter time I'll add the rest of the system), Power Commander 3, Givi top box, custom made YSS rear shock, K-Tech fork springs with 15w oil, fork gators, touring screen, Air box modification. . . . .to be continued.
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Posted 27 February 2018 - 09:08 am
Brilliant vid, and thanks for sharing it. Especially good to watch on a freezing cold February morning with snow falling outside!
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