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kierbren
1st June 2015, 21:07
hello, not long been here from the U.K.

Does the TT have a big following in NZ? I have just seen that it will be aired on sky here :2thumbsup

Any predictions on who you think will be king of the hill this year??
sidecar bob
1st June 2015, 21:21
There are currently fourteen kiwis from our small group of sidecar followers up there at the moment supporting three teams. Yeah, we're into it.
Of course Moly will win the sidecar class.
kierbren
1st June 2015, 21:26
should be good. Although i just see the weather isn't looking the best for todays practice
Wayne N
1st June 2015, 21:42
hello, not long been here from the U.K.

Does the TT have a big following in NZ? I have just seen that it will be aired on sky here :2thumbsup

Any predictions on who you think will be king of the hill this year??

Lucky you!! Not on Sky here in the UK. The best you can get is highlights every night on ITV4.

Now you are living in NZ, you better support Bruce Anstey :yes:

Enjoy the races!
Kickaha
1st June 2015, 22:46
Of course Moly will win the sidecar class.
Conrad and Birchalls will beat him

I dont really care about the poxy solos but Bruce will do ok
kierbren
1st June 2015, 22:55
Lucky you!! Not on Sky here in the UK. The best you can get is highlights every night on ITV4.

Now you are living in NZ, you better support Bruce Anstey :yes:

Enjoy the races!

I remember from last year it was on itv4. Still not bad coverage. Rrr I should say yes but I'm
A Guy Martin fan.
pritch
1st June 2015, 23:19
You can sign up for live commentary and emails from the island here:
https://www.iomtt.com/TTLive/SignUp.aspx

There was also a detailed list of the SKY coverage in the racing forum:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/174718-Isle-of-Man-TT-Coverage-on-Sky-Sports
TheDemonLord
2nd June 2015, 08:37
Go Guy!

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Robbo
2nd June 2015, 10:39
Go Bruce............
pritch
2nd June 2015, 10:56
As posted in the Racing forum, there was a storm on the Island overnight; roads closed, trees down and many campers had a real "adventure". Some locals have offered their homes for the campers to dry out their kit, get a hot shower and a cuppa. Nice people.

If Anstey, Martin or McPint win I'll be happy.
Robbo
2nd June 2015, 18:03
As posted in the Racing forum, there was a storm on the Island overnight; roads closed, trees down and many campers had a real "adventure". Some locals have offered their homes for the campers to dry out their kit, get a hot shower and a cuppa. Nice people.

If Anstey, Martin or McPint win I'll be happy.

Ouch! That doesn't sound good Pritch. Have you got a link you could post up for the Racing Forum.

Cheers
pritch
2nd June 2015, 18:48
Ouch! That doesn't sound good Pritch. Have you got a link you could post up for the Racing Forum.



Not really I was referring to having already mentioned the storm in the MotoGP thread in the KB raing forum. The storm started to be mentioned last night on Twitter because of the mountain road being closed, then the crews going out to clear the fallen trees around the island.

Haven't looked at Twitter since early this morning.
Robbo
2nd June 2015, 19:07
Not really I was referring to having already mentioned the storm in the MotoGP thread in the KB raing forum. The storm started to be mentioned last night on Twitter because of the mountain road being closed, then the crews going out to clear the fallen trees around the island.

Haven't looked at Twitter since early this morning.

OK, thanks anyway.

Cheers
Swoop
3rd June 2015, 08:06
The locals on the island are bloody brilliant! There are people opening their doors to visitors, local halls and buildings saying "get inside and dry out a bit".

Marvelous community. Well done to them!



Looks like practice is untimed, due to the conditions.
pritch
3rd June 2015, 11:35
Last night they said the rain had stopped but it was blowing a gale and freezing cold. The practice sessions were running but there was a report that the timing wasn't working because of the wind?
http://www.iomtt.com/News/2015/June/02/Second-qualifying-report.aspx
manxkiwi
4th June 2015, 15:40
Lucky you!! Not on Sky here in the UK. The best you can get is highlights every night on ITV4.

Now you are living in NZ, you better support Bruce Anstey :yes:

Enjoy the races!

The ITV4 coverage is all there ever is for TV. The TT is never shown live. It would more than a logistical nightmare to get any kind of continuity with the hundreds of cameras, start intervals of the bikes and other technical difficulties. They basically edit continuously until just before the 1 hour programme goes out each night. There was a programme all about this coverage a couple of years ago.

It's almost impossible to pick a winner(s). The top 10 are all fit and well and on great bikes. Top 20 are all capable also. Bruce looks good and has never won a SBK/Sen race, so he'll surely be out to win. Rule out John if you dare! Can Michael get the R1 to work? We'll find out on Saturday, weather permitting, at least for the first race.

Can't wait...
Devil
5th June 2015, 01:35
I can confirm that it was fucking freezing during that storm. Even the locals were complaining that it was bitterly cold for this time of year.
I'm here with the Carl Cox Motorsport sidecar entry - during testing at Jurby on Tues I had to go sit in the car. Even with two thermals, a shirt, a hoodie and a jacket over top I was losing feeling in my body. AND IT'S APPARENTLY SUMMER!

Sidecars finally got some practice in last night, but it was cut short again. As it is most of the entries haven't been able to complete enough laps (3) to qualify so hopefully they've shuffled the schedule tonight to send them out first. So frustrating sitting around waiting.

Had a chat with Mr Anstey yesterday and he seems he's his typically relaxed self.

Prize for best sounding bike is hands down the Norton of Cam Donald. It sounds absolutely mental and mindblowingly loud.
eelracing
5th June 2015, 02:45
Prize for best sounding bike is hands down the Norton of Cam Donald. It sounds absolutely mental and mindblowingly loud.

Par for the course... it's a Norton! closely followed by the MV F3.
Kickaha
5th June 2015, 06:33
I can confirm that it was fucking freezing during that storm. Even the locals were complaining that it was bitterly cold for this time of year.
I'm here with the Carl Cox Motorsport sidecar entry - during testing at Jurby on Tues I had to go sit in the car. Even with two thermals, a shirt, a hoodie and a jacket over top I was losing feeling in my body. AND IT'S APPARENTLY SUMMER!.

You sound like a bit of a pussy, would you like a saucer of warm milk?
Doppleganger
5th June 2015, 08:14
Dissapointing to read Michael is jumping ship because he doesn't think he can win, whatever happend to team loyalty and helping to progress?

http://www.iomtt.com/News/2015/June/04/Dunlop-switches-to-BMW.aspx
pritch
5th June 2015, 08:55
Onboard with Michael Dunlop. At about the twenty second mark Hutchy appears stage right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LB2KI9PX2w
5150
5th June 2015, 09:03
RIP :(


http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/69122599/motorcycle-rider-dies-during-isle-of-man-tt-qualifying-session
sil3nt
5th June 2015, 09:04
Dissapointing to read Michael is jumping ship because he doesn't think he can win, whatever happend to team loyalty and helping to progress?

http://www.iomtt.com/News/2015/June/04/Dunlop-switches-to-BMW.aspxThe fact the bike is spitting out oil at high speed probably had something to do with it....
Shaun Harris
5th June 2015, 09:10
Dissapointing to read Michael is jumping ship because he doesn't think he can win, whatever happend to team loyalty and helping to progress?

http://www.iomtt.com/News/2015/June/04/Dunlop-switches-to-BMW.aspx



He was NOT supplied what was written in his Contract, hence Sean muir released him, and YES that is a FACT
Doppleganger
5th June 2015, 09:31
The fact the bike is spitting out oil at high speed probably had something to do with it....

Yeah saw the picture ....... not a good look


He was NOT supplied what was written in his Contract, hence Sean muir released him, and YES that is a FACT

Maybe I guess but still a shame, would have liked to see the big Yamaha doing the buisness
I would have hoped Yamaha would have pulled the stops out to provide Sean with a the right package for him :no:
Shaun Harris
5th June 2015, 09:47
why is this thread even in this section and not in Racing where it belongs Mods?
manxkiwi
5th June 2015, 10:36
Onboard with Michael Dunlop. At about the twenty second mark Hutchy appears stage right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LB2KI9PX2w

What the hell did Hutchy do there? He was up in the air off the bike! Wonder if he clipped the kerb, or some kind of MOA tankslappers!? Looked pretty close to Michael too.
pritch
5th June 2015, 10:47
What the hell did Hutchy do there? He was up in the air off the bike! Wonder if he clipped the kerb, or some kind of MOA tankslappers!? Looked pretty close to Michael too.

It's gratifying that somebody actually noticed. I was beginning to think that the clip was going to pass without comment.

Hard to say what Hutchy had done, I assumed he'd hit a big bump. Yes, that struck me as very close too, probably struck Dunlop that way as well.
manxkiwi
5th June 2015, 12:36
It's gratifying that somebody actually noticed. I was beginning to think that the clip was going to pass without comment.

Hard to say what Hutchy had done, I assumed he'd hit a big bump. Yes, that struck me as very close too, probably struck Dunlop that way as well.

Yeah, quite unusual, as it was well down the straight. Maybe there'll be something in an interview later? If someone asks him about it. Being on YT now, plenty of people will have seen it and be asking the same thing.
Ocean1
5th June 2015, 12:55
I assumed he'd hit a big bump.

Aye, looked like MD had slowed for the same bump. Passable attempt at a flying W.
Shaun Harris
5th June 2015, 13:50
Yep, he had the brakes in the middle of the dip instead of just on it or well before it, he just wanted to pass MD ASAP< other wise he would have had to hang behind him for a few miles before he would get another shot t passing him. That was the first corner I ever crashed on there, exiting it actually
nodrog
5th June 2015, 14:19
....
I'm here with the Carl Cox Motorsport sidecar entry ......

Fucksake, is there anybody they didn't take?

are you Robbies hair dresser?
Kickaha
5th June 2015, 18:32
are you Robbies hair dresser?

Have you ever met him? he could easily pass for one
jellywrestler
5th June 2015, 18:41
What the hell did Hutchy do there? He was up in the air off the bike! Wonder if he clipped the kerb

there was no curb to clip nor a real good reason to be so so far over to the edge.
jellywrestler
5th June 2015, 18:41
Fucksake, is there anybody they didn't take?

Shaun Harris and Elmo.
nodrog
5th June 2015, 19:57
Shaun Harris and Elmo.

holy shit!!!! is Carl the big black man that does Elmo's voice?
manxkiwi
5th June 2015, 23:03
there was no curb to clip nor a real good reason to be so so far over to the edge.

I think you're right about the kerb. They had passed the end of it by then. Though he would have had to be to the right if he wanted to pass Michael.

Heard Hutchies comment on it tonight, on the chat show (7.30pm every day, our time). He said something like the front came up under power (bumps are ubiquitous of course!), then the wind got under it. He wasn't actually totally sure what happened himself! He said he's apologised to Michael profusely, though he thinks he's still a bit miffed!
jellywrestler
5th June 2015, 23:43
holy shit!!!! is Carl the big black man that does Elmo's voice?

have you ever seem me and Superman in the same room?
Devil
6th June 2015, 00:01
Fucksake, is there anybody they didn't take?

are you Robbies hair dresser?

He likes his cuddles on the scratchy side.
Shaun Harris
6th June 2015, 03:52
Revised race day schedule for Saturday 6th June 2015
09.15 -Mountain closes between Barrule Park and the Bungalow
09.30 - Mountain closes between Bungalow and Creg-ny-baa
10.00 - Roads close rest of the Course. All roads on the TT Course now closed.
10.40 - Superbike, Superstock, Supersport practice.
11.50 - Lightweight and Supersport practice.
12.45 - RST Parade lap
14.00 - Sure Sidecar Race
15.20 - SES TT Zero qualifying session
16.00 - 17.00 Roads open
Then Superbikes SUNDAY
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WNJ
6th June 2015, 05:38
Live timing now :Punk:
old rig
6th June 2015, 08:09
Fucksake, is there anybody they didn't take?

are you Robbies hair dresser?

I'm here, payed my own way but I don't have hair so no need for a hair dresser
nodrog
6th June 2015, 09:08
have you ever seem me and Superman in the same room?

No, but I've never seen you and Norman Gunston in the same room either.
Matt Bleck
6th June 2015, 20:42
I think you're right about the kerb. They had passed the end of it by then. Though he would have had to be to the right if he wanted to pass Michael.

Heard Hutchies comment on it tonight, on the chat show (7.30pm every day, our time). He said something like the front came up under power (bumps are ubiquitous of course!), then the wind got under it. He wasn't actually totally sure what happened himself! He said he's apologised to Michael profusely, though he thinks he's still a bit miffed!
He said he got caught out by a gust of wind in the ITV highlights program
jellywrestler
6th June 2015, 21:45
No, but I've never seen you and Norman Gunston in the same room either.

we had a falling out years ago.
Shaun Harris
6th June 2015, 22:02
Things NOT good at the Isle today



There's been an announcement of an incident with a helicopter ( poss near Creg). No more news as yet)


Helicopter down in creg sounds like it crashed !

The wind is really picking up now
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Bugger Dam poos an wees for them all

UPDATE
Just 1 involved. Private helicopter. Not from Island. Being treated

update update from a friend who is a marshall over there

hey Shaun - looking at the strong winds i would be surprised to see anything today mate. latest news is 'possibly' looking at 5pm sidecar race today. they have also run out of hospital bed spaces at the moment!!!!!

Another update then bugger it, I am going to bed

Gary Thompson, TT CoC, says is questionable if airmed could fly at the moment and that that they've been informed that there are no beds available at Nobles hospital at the moment.

The current provisional schedule is now:
Roads closing 3.15pm from Ramsey, 3.30pm Mountain, 4pm rest of the course
Sidecar race start 5pm
Parade lap 4.30pm
Solo Practices after that

He stresses that is provisional.
Swoop
7th June 2015, 17:06
we had a falling out years ago.

Would it have been over who used the most toilet paper?
Robbo
9th June 2015, 11:21
Great ride by Bruce Anstey who got his 10th TT win in the Superbikes. Well done.
The commentators refer to him as the most laid back and relaxed rider in the paddock.
Hope the rest of the week goes well for him. :first:
Racing Dave
15th June 2015, 20:09
Of course Moly will win the sidecar class.

Or not...

As you've found, the TT throws up many surprises.
Racing Dave
15th June 2015, 20:16
Great ride by Bruce Anstey who got his 10th TT win in the Superbikes. Well done.
The commentators refer to him as the most laid back and relaxed rider in the paddock.
Hope the rest of the week goes well for him. :first:

It went pretty good - second places (behind Hutchy who was having a blinding week) in both 600 Supersport races and 2nd behind McPint in the Leccy bike race. OK finishes in both the 1000 Superstock and Senior races.

John McG set a new outright lap record (approx. 132.7 mph) on Lap 2 of the (shortened) Senior TT, so Bruce has that to get back next year.
Racing Dave
15th June 2015, 20:26
The commentators refer to him as the most laid back and relaxed rider in the paddock.


Always approachable. This was taken at the Mugen tent, and Bruce was happy to chat to fans passing by.
manxkiwi
16th June 2015, 11:34
John McG set a new outright lap record (approx. 132.7 mph) on Lap 2 of the (shortened) Senior TT, so Bruce has that to get back next year.

4 guys went over Bruce's old record, which is quite astonishing, in my opinion. The pace needed to win a big race now is incredible. Wonder how quick they'll go next year?

Search for Cam Donald's video diary day 5. He had quite an eventful day that Friday, to say the least!

Looking forward to next year already.
Racing Dave
16th June 2015, 20:01
Search for Cam Donald's video diary day 5. He had quite an eventful day that Friday, to say the least!



Nothing more to say - that's tough.

http://www.camerondonald.com/isle-of-man-tt-2015-race-diary-5/
Robbo
17th June 2015, 06:07
4 guys went over Bruce's old record, which is quite astonishing, in my opinion. The pace needed to win a big race now is incredible. Wonder how quick they'll go next year?

Search for Cam Donald's video diary day 5. He had quite an eventful day that Friday, to say the least!

Looking forward to next year already.

Did you see the new Kawasaki Ninja H2 that they rode around the track to show off.

It is supercharged and has a claimed 320 HP. That will be a widowmaker of the future.
Tazz
17th June 2015, 12:13
Did you see the new Kawasaki Ninja H2 that they rode around the track to show off.

It is supercharged and has a claimed 320 HP. That will be a widowmaker of the future.

Why wasn't it raced by anyone I wonder?
swarfie
17th June 2015, 12:20
Why wasn't it raced by anyone I wonder?

It is supercharged...which is illegal for any circuit racing class. Supercharging was banned in any FIM covered racing classes when racing resumed post WW2. They actually stated that in the TV article.
Tazz
17th June 2015, 12:27
It is supercharged...which is illegal for any circuit racing class. Supercharging was banned in any FIM covered racing classes when racing resumed post WW2. They actually stated that in the TV article.

Cheers for that. Haven't seen any TV articles on the subject sorry.
pritch
17th June 2015, 12:32
Did you see the new Kawasaki Ninja H2 that they rode around the track to show off.

It is supercharged and has a claimed 320 HP. That will be a widowmaker of the future.

One article I read thought that Kawasaki more of a headline grabber and a testbed. Apparently supercharging can offer some advantages as to emissions and it was felt that Kawasaki may be looking at the feasability of intoducing a smaller supercharged production bike in future. We will see?
manxkiwi
18th June 2015, 09:50
Did you see the new Kawasaki Ninja H2 that they rode around the track to show off.

It is supercharged and has a claimed 320 HP. That will be a widowmaker of the future.

Didn't see it as I wasn't there this year. But apparently James Hillier got 206mph (GPS) out of it on Sulby straight. If made official would be; by some margin, the highest ever top speed on the course.

And yeah, it doesn't fit into any class with its supercharger. The TT organisers could make a dispensation for the Senior, but very unlikely.