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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post
    I think the rule excluding motards in group 2 is pretty stupid. The passing rules should take care of any issues. I would have been more comfortable sitting in there than group 3. Too much waiting for safe overtaking opportunities.
    Just go in group 1. Less people and its no faster than G2.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwifruit View Post
    Just go in group 1. Less people and its no faster than G2.
    Not on my day to day commuter bike thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post
    Not on my day to day commuter bike thanks.
    Its the safest group.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwifruit View Post
    Its the safest group.
    I know what you're saying. But isn't safety the reason they exclude motards from Group 2? That makes no sense.

    If the passing rules were enforced there'd be no reason to exclude anyone from anything.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post
    I know what you're saying. But isn't safety the reason they exclude motards from Group 2? That makes no sense.

    If the passing rules were enforced there'd be no reason to exclude anyone from anything.
    Motards are excluded from group 2 because ALOT of road bike riders are very uncomfortable riding around them... Enough of them for us to have a group without any motards.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwifruit View Post
    ...because ALOT of road bike riders are very uncomfortable riding around them...
    You mean getting ridden around by them?

    Edit: Where are the pics?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post
    You mean getting ridden around by them?

    Edit: Where are the pics?
    Correct!!

    I'm editing them now, samples will be up by about 6pm

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    Great day thanks motott and the weather!. Its fantastic fun.
    Loved having a bike 28 times the value of my last one on the track, blew my mind a bit
    TMF

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwifruit View Post
    Correct!!

    I'm editing them now, samples will be up by about 6pm
    Sweet.

    Not intending on an argument, but were there a need to exclude motards from a group for the comfort of other riders, perhaps making it group 3 that has the exclusion instead. I am of the opinion that anyone riding up in group 2 should have the experience already and be comfortable with passing and being passed (safely). Unfortunately the group thing is just ego to some people and there were plenty of people who should have been in other groups on the day!

    For the record, had a very good day. Felt very good, which I attribute to joining the gym at the start of the year and being significantly fitter and stronger. Could have just kept on going out there!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post
    I am of the opinion that anyone riding up in group 2 should have the experience already and be comfortable with passing and being passed (safely).
    Like the man said, that's what group 1 is for.

    After 4 days with MotoTT and time in groups 2, 3 and 4 it's my opinion that they have the format pretty much nailed.

    Can't wait for pics

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwifruit View Post
    You're a really good rider erik, have you considered going racing?
    At the moment at least, it's enough of a buzz and a challenge just doing track days, trying to ride better and go faster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by erik View Post
    At the moment at least, it's enough of a buzz and a challenge just doing track days, trying to ride better and go faster.
    hey erik,loved the vid,congrats.
    noticed some short shiftin there.lotsa room to move.
    great pass at about 4.30 ish
    forsale A100,awesome power.
    near ready for bucket raceing,or just a padock,beach hack.
    gotta be a good deal,surely

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    MotoTT pics are up.

    Here's a shot of me sneaking up on some unsuspecting sprotsbieker:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post
    I think the rule excluding motards in group 2 is pretty stupid. The passing rules should take care of any issues. I would have been more comfortable sitting in there than group 3. Too much waiting for safe overtaking opportunities.
    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post

    MotoTT pics are up.

    Here's a shot of me sneaking up on some unsuspecting sprotsbieker:
    Ahhhh now i see why ya didn't come into group 1 lol ya would have to be on the outside line haha P/T
    Ya should jump up to G1, they aint no faster, shit i only had a few (not naming names here Dallas) that came past me and the motard boys were looking good up there too !
    I don't know what the hype is with mixing motards in with sportbikes, Not like its a race or nothing, so i just hesitate if i come up on one on entry knowing they gonna go as fast (if not faster) as you round that corner and there's nothing prettier than watching some dude going sideways around the sweeper (aye Dooly) Was prolly you too Devil haha !
    Found 90% of the tard guys in G1 were taking a wide line and holding it knowing the Sprot bikes are likely to come screaming through, Was Great fun !
    Came home with the forearms of an arangatang !
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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    My favs from the bunch. Think I'll need full res of the first one


    Sooooo need a tail tidy but they look weird with the stock exhaust:


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