Newbie on a Blue One...

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Millsy
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Newbie on a Blue One...

#1 Post by Millsy » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:37 pm

Hi peeps,newbie from NW Essex.

Been riding a Blue one for a couple of years now and joining this site just seemed like the thing to do. :smt001

Should do about a dozen track days this year,a trip to IOM and maybe a Euro GP round.....just see how it goes.

Anyway may see some of you around,so cheers for now.
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#2 Post by blinkey501 » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:41 pm

Welcome :smt006
Sure looks like you have a busy year ahead of you, if you like track days why not join some of us for the 1000 bikes festival at mallory in july :smt003
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#3 Post by Samray » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:43 pm

Welcome Millsy. :smt001
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.

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#4 Post by Dalemac » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:11 pm

Welcome Millsy.

If you are ever at Cadwell let me know - im only 30 miles or so away.

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Re: Newbie on a Blue One...

#5 Post by D-Rider » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:18 pm

Hi Millsy and welcome :smt023
Millsy wrote: Should do about a dozen track days this year,a trip to IOM and maybe a Euro GP round.....just see how it goes.
Crikey - a Falco-based claiming rule team will certainly put Ben and his hiilclimber Falco in the shade.

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#6 Post by HowardQ » Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:54 am

Welcome to the site Millsy :smt006
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Take a ride on the Dark Side :smt004 :smt096 :smt004

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#7 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:23 am

welcome to the site

just to prevent people throwing their callipers out of the pram, the search function is located at the top of the forum, pretty much under the r of rider site....

having said that, please do ask questions and do get involved in the banter etc....

(PS I do assume the white stiletto's are de rigour for the track?)


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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#8 Post by robbier6 » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:36 am

1000 bikes festival, the company i work for sponsors that.

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#9 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:53 am

ooooo

I do hope you are going robbier - we do have a little gathering pencilled in, and a few of us are going on the track - have a look at the events section


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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#10 Post by robbier6 » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:26 am

yeah i shall be there, can't refuse a freebie :smt001

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#11 Post by DavShill » Tue Jan 17, 2012 6:58 pm

Welcome Millsy - avator looks like you've got a well sorted specimen. Post some bigger pics so we can have a proper look.

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#12 Post by Millsy » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:14 pm

Here we go.......
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#13 Post by Samray » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:19 pm

Classy. :smt001
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.

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#14 Post by mangocrazy » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:20 pm

Verrrry nice. The blue OZ wheels could have been made for that bike... The white spring Sachs shock, belly pan, Mille swing arm, double bubble smoked screen, Termignonis, mini indicators and zorst hangers haven't escaped attention either...

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#15 Post by Millsy » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:33 pm

And more.....
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Both front and rear susupension has been totally rebuilt and setup by MCT at Stowmarket.

Brakes upgraded with 4 pot/pad calipers and radial master,so now it handles and stops well,just got to make it faster.

The change that has affected the handling the most is definately the Oz wheels,unbelievably easy to bang over on it's side now.
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