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Mental Trousers
14th February 2011, 17:54
Racing can be a total bitch sometimes.

Saturday was the practice day so the wife and I headed down to Taupo so I could make certain that the bike was fine and that I was in the right frame of mind.

Pretty much as soon as I got there I caught up with Lewis who was sorting out a pit shed. I was keen go to halves so I parked up beside his vehicle. Sign in and scrutineering were a breeze so I got the bike on the tyre warmers and went for a wander.

Nigel really needs to practice his Riders Briefing speech cos it's ...

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NinjaBoy
14th February 2011, 18:18
Aye bad luck with the battery as I have been there myself. Well at least you stayed upright to ride another day. Great write up also. Agree Nigel needs to practice his briefing a little.:blink:

Matt Bleck
14th February 2011, 18:31
I reckon Stevie could of remebered to charge a battery!

Mental Trousers
14th February 2011, 18:47
He'd have to find the battery first ....

chanceyy
14th February 2011, 21:03
ohhh bugger Shane but glad to read the throttle was sorted :sweatdrop

great write up as per normal and Say hi to Megan :)

roadracingoldfart
14th February 2011, 21:28
Yipp Total loss is a total waste lol .
Awesome read Shane , now get it sorted by next Sunday so i can have a ride on it .

86GSXR
15th February 2011, 11:37
Brilliant review Shane. So relate to your description of finding the right gear for the right corner, so true! Electrics and Triumphs just don't mix sometimes do they, sorry they put you out for the day. Have a minter on Sunday!!!

froggyfrenchman
21st February 2011, 12:49
Electrics and Triumphs just don't mix sometimes do they,

You know, i havnt found 'Lucas' stamped on anything yet on my S3, but with the electric troubles that thin has given me... im sure its there somewhere...