I want to race

[IsleOfSamTT]

I race against the SV's all the time in F3/Superlite (same thing just a different name) and I'm running a 450cc triple. The SV is an easy bike to learn on but after a season most guys start to improve pass the abilities of the bike and then start looking for horsepower and that shit starts getting expensive.

Yeah, it is natural to want to have more power and go faster I guess. What series do you race in?

[quickbuck]

They keep changing the fucken names of things dammit!!!

Yeah, 2012 wasn't that long ago....






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[Mental Trousers]

Yeah, it is natural to want to have more power and go faster I guess. What series do you race in?

It's not that, they find the limits of the bike much quicker. Whereas mine I'm really only starting to get into it's full capabilities after 2 years.

Whatever series is going. I mostly only race at HD and Taupo as they're day trips.

[IsleOfSamTT]

It's not that, they find the limits of the bike much quicker. Whereas mine I'm really only starting to get into it's full capabilities after 2 years.

Whatever series is going. I mostly only race at HD and Taupo as they're day trips.

Oh I get you. They are easier bikes to ride and you don't necessarily have to be in exactly the right gear with the torque they have.

I dunno yet. The VTwins are fairly expensive on TradeMe for example. I'll just get myself to a few race meetings and keep on saving.

I start a new job tomorrow but I'm still staying up for the MotoGP, lol

[Mental Trousers]

Unless you're looking for a Post Classic racer bikes in this country are ridiculously expensive. It gets worse if you want to fiddle them. Best thing to do is go visit your relatives back in the UK and fill up your suitcase with good bits on the way back.

[del-solider]

Was thinking of getting into racing myself, wouldn't mind doing a round of the hamilton motorcycle club winter series in the clubmans class. What sort of lap times would I be needing to do to not be totally embarrassed?

[Mental Trousers]

Was thinking of getting into racing myself, wouldn't mind doing a round of the hamilton motorcycle club winter series in the clubmans class. What sort of lap times would I be needing to do to not be totally embarrassed?

Better hurry up then. You've got 3 days.

The Clubmans Junior class is probably what you're looking for. It's truly a Clubmans class - nobodies raced before and none of them are worried about lap times.

[quickbuck]

Was thinking of getting into racing myself, wouldn't mind doing a round of the hamilton motorcycle club winter series in the clubmans class. What sort of lap times would I be needing to do to not be totally embarrassed?

HD right? All depends on what size bike you intend to ride, but a 1:30 for a 600 would need a little improvement... A 1:50 for a 250 likewise.... F3/ Superlight / Protwin somewhere in between....
Wouldn't recommend racing anything faster than a 600/4 in Clubmans myself, even if you ride a Thou on the road.



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[del-solider]

HD right? All depends on what size bike you intend to ride, but a 1:30 for a 600 would need a little improvement... A 1:50 for a 250 likewise.... F3/ Superlight / Protwin somewhere in between....
Wouldn't recommend racing anything faster than a 600/4 in Clubmans myself, even if you ride a Thou on the road.



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Sorry should have said, I've got a zx6r track bike. Have only done a few Trackdays on it after since deciding to sell up and get track only bike. Doing constant 1.21s with the odd 1.20. Wanting to jump in and give it a go but don't wana be holding people up

[Mental Trousers]

Sorry should have said, I've got a zx6r track bike. Have only done a few Trackdays on it after since deciding to sell up and get track only bike. Doing constant 1.21s with the odd 1.20. Wanting to jump in and give it a go but don't wana be holding people up

In that case Clubmans Senior. You'll fit right in and not finish last.

[Mental Trousers]

HD right? All depends on what size bike you intend to ride, but a 1:30 for a 600 would need a little improvement... A 1:50 for a 250 likewise.... F3/ Superlight / Protwin somewhere in between....
Wouldn't recommend racing anything faster than a 600/4 in Clubmans myself, even if you ride a Thou on the road.



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F3/Superlite - 1:17 is mid field

[quickbuck]

Sorry should have said, I've got a zx6r track bike. Have only done a few Trackdays on it after since deciding to sell up and get track only bike. Doing constant 1.21s with the odd 1.20. Wanting to jump in and give it a go but don't wana be holding people up

Yeah, 1:20s should be easily alright for Clubmans Senior. You will be a little slow in the corners at first, but the only way to improve is to get out there.... Get tips from guys who race too.....

Caution: you think Track Days are addictive.... Racing is something else!





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[quickbuck]

F3/Superlite - 1:17 is mid field

Not in Clubmans....





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[IsleOfSamTT]

I think that Clubman B (or the junior series) would be the one for me. I'm heading down to Hamilton on Sunday so it will be good to see first hand what sort of machinery people have and the atmosphere of the whole event.

[quickbuck]

I think that Clubman B (or the junior series) would be the one for me. I'm heading down to Hamilton on Sunday so it will be good to see first hand what sort of machinery people have and the atmosphere of the whole event.

Just a hint from experience:
You will find it hard to improve being at the front of a slow pack.
Bigger improvements come when you race with faster riders.......

But hey, I am sure the organisers will put you in the right group if you qualify too quickly.

Good on you got stepping up and giving it a go though.