Racing goals for 2015 [Archive]

Nelso

26-12-2014, 07:34 PM

Just to have fun and not get hurt. I don't get why you would need any other goals at our level of racing; it's not serious, it's just club racing.:confused:

Saturnalian

26-12-2014, 08:59 PM

45's is a good starting point. A lot more track time. I've sold the Roadie so i have an excuse for a lot more track days.
First is general fitness and then a twista the wrista a lot more at every opportunity on track.
I realize now that i already have the skills and knowledge necessary to turn the pussy filter off

chubb

26-12-2014, 09:25 PM

goal for next year is to not shear off any bolts....after I get this one fixed by giving someone some coin... bloody newcastle air....

Little Mick

26-12-2014, 09:27 PM

Just to have fun and not get hurt. I don't get why you would need any other goals at our level of racing; it's not serious, it's just club racing.:confused:
Winning IS EVERYTHING Nelso [emoji12] sheepstations are up for grabs!!!! Well maybe a couple of toy's
.. but having a goal is good to keep some focus.... [emoji469]

Marshy

26-12-2014, 10:21 PM

Number 1 goal for 2015 is to win Clubsport Unlimited. I'm probably gonna have a crack at the BEARS series too, so I'd like to do well in that.

My laptime aim is 34s at the Creek.

Turbo

26-12-2014, 11:15 PM

Race starts really!! I'm happy with my lap time progress... Would be great to keep improving there.
Deff locking in some dragway nights tho. As you could guess, I'm keen to flush out any demons!!

Phat3R

27-12-2014, 12:46 AM

goal for next year is to not shear off any bolts....after I get this one fixed by giving someone some coin... bloody newcastle air....

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbZZFWaIzyU

chubb

27-12-2014, 06:32 AM

???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbZZFWaIzyU

Yeah trying not to destroy it further. The easy out sheared the bolt off!

Little Mick

27-12-2014, 06:56 AM

Which bolt rancell?

chubb

27-12-2014, 07:32 AM

One that mounts the fairing on the frame. Trying to replace all the bolts that have crusted over with salt corrosion from Newcastle air.

Little Mick

27-12-2014, 07:37 AM

Is it tapped into frame or thread insert?

Mstevo

27-12-2014, 08:25 AM

Number 1 goal for 2015 is to win Clubsport Unlimited.

you and 6-8 other blokes, as many fast unlimited riders will be dropping into the Clubsport class

Whoever wins Unlimited Clubsport next year will deserve it as they will have ridden extremely well, it will be the class to watch as far as the spectators go

So my goal is to beat Nick ;-)

Saturnalian

27-12-2014, 08:28 AM

Easy out's are fucking horrible devices aren't they.....

Leezx10r

27-12-2014, 08:43 AM

2015 for me.

Be fit and ready for rd1.
Do all the rounds of Saint George.
Don't bin it.

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chubb

27-12-2014, 08:47 AM

Is it tapped into frame or thread insert?

Factory fitted tap

chubb

27-12-2014, 08:48 AM

Easy out's are fucking horrible devices aren't they.....

Yes they are. Should have invested in some left hand drill bits instead.

Mr.Ed

27-12-2014, 10:46 AM

Do a lap!

Little Mick

27-12-2014, 10:50 AM

Do a lap!
+2

Slow bro

27-12-2014, 11:21 AM

Crack 1 min on the south circuit.

senator8

27-12-2014, 04:01 PM

Apart from more track time (or any compared to the last year or so) I'd like to think I can get under 1:40 on the PCRA bike on the GP circuit and 1:04s @ WP (1:05s so far). I haven't ridden the GP on the old girl for nearly 2 years and have improved a lot since then, so I'm quietly hopeful.
If I can knock 2 seconds off my best times on the BMW over the next 12 months, which will put me around mid 1:30s I'll be a very happy boy.

senator8

27-12-2014, 04:02 PM

So my goal is to beat Nick ;-)

Haha, love it! Did you feel the slap of the challenge gauntlet on your face Nick?

Marshy

27-12-2014, 07:04 PM

Haha, love it! Did you feel the slap of the challenge gauntlet on your face Nick?

Hell yeah! I live for this!!

http://www.stateofdigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/come-at-me-bro.jpg

Leezx10r

27-12-2014, 07:12 PM

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johnnyb

27-12-2014, 09:37 PM

You guys goal should be to get a wax!

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dan

28-12-2014, 12:29 PM

I'd like to have a red hot crack at FX Retro D grade. Also to get amongst it with the bucket and see where I sit there. Not too concerned with StG next year but will like to do the 4hr and hopefully be competitive in D grade for that.

Mstevo

28-12-2014, 07:28 PM

Haha, love it! Did you feel the slap of the challenge gauntlet on your face Nick?

Well..... if Nick is planning on doing 34's he's going to be 4 seconds fast than current clubsport riders, so it seams logical, whoever can beat Marshy will win next years Clubsport Championship ;-)

Marshy

28-12-2014, 07:45 PM

Well..... if Nick is planning on doing 34's he's going to be 4 seconds fast than current clubsport riders, so it seams logical, whoever can beat Marshy will win next years Clubsport Championship ;-)

Perhaps there was some context missing. I'm doing 36s on the 2013, which is the best handling bike I've ever ridden. The 09 Clubsport bike is miles behind in handling, power, and no electrickery. So even getting to 38s on the 09 is gonna be a challenge!! I'm going to have my work cut out catching you guys that have lots of time on your bikes. ;)

Mstevo

28-12-2014, 09:34 PM

Perhaps there was some context missing. I'm doing 36s on the 2013, which is the best handling bike I've ever ridden. The 09 Clubsport bike is miles behind in handling, power, and no electrickery. So even getting to 38s on the 09 is gonna be a challenge!! I'm going to have my work cut out catching you guys that have lots of time on your bikes. ;)

I guess we'll see who's towing who next Friday eh! ;)

Turtle

05-01-2015, 04:11 PM

1:45 for GP
2:15 for EC

Become a big enough fish to be a nuisance in green.

Marshy

05-01-2015, 07:26 PM

Become a big enough fish to be a nuisance in green.

Like! Great goal :rockon:

Negrogrande

05-01-2015, 10:01 PM

Marshy

05-01-2015, 10:08 PM

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Negrogrande

05-01-2015, 10:12 PM

Fixed (I think) turns out it was the Gixxer… so glad to be rid of it

Marshy

06-01-2015, 08:57 AM

I would have qualified 5th in unlimited For round 1 in 2014 with my PB, I'm revising my goal to bringing home plastic [emoji2]
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1mSihb3F1H-0fGzGUzbeDLyb-XIYIQvTCAQWTew2nQViOUQu6JHW3B1cwy2KVWuWqf60MZSP5RF 0wyREZ/edit?usp=docslist_api

And your new bike was on pole!!

After your post, I had a look through the Nov 2014 results for CS Unlimited. MStevo and Rollie were banging out 38s, with our own MStevo now holding the lap record for the class on the GP circuit of a 38.4, IIRC. Roland was only a tenth or two behind. So we will have our work cut out for us catching those guys :behindsofa:

Binksy

06-01-2015, 10:05 AM

A race start when I don't go back 2 grid rows!

The usual lap time improvements. Sub 1.05's at WP, 1.44's EC and 1.46's PI

Marshy

06-01-2015, 10:25 AM

A race start when I don't go back 2 grid rows!

My problem too ;)
You might need to join us at the drags for some practice: http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?920-DRAGS-BIKE-NIGHT

Binksy

06-01-2015, 10:37 AM

My problem too ;)
You might need to join us at the drags for some practice: http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?920-DRAGS-BIKE-NIGHT

Would absolutely love too but being Canberra based makes it hard to make it. Wasting all my leave with trips to Phillip Island at the moment :). Hoping to take from 3pm off one day and make it up there for one though this year.

Carl-52

06-01-2015, 04:36 PM

1:45 for GP
2:15 for EC

Become a big enough fish to be a nuisance in green.

Hey! Thats what i do, dont go stealing my thunder dude... ;)

My racing goals:
do a full St G season
44/43s on the GP circuit (to be able to chase Stu23)
1:05:0 at Wakey
do 1:03 again at Broadford

Marty

06-01-2015, 07:40 PM

I was hoping to try and get down to 1:40.xxx at ECGP

Krackeye

06-01-2015, 07:54 PM

My goal is to race at PI this year. There's some good classes down there for the ol' girl. And maybe have a shot at the FX Classic title at Wacky and dip into the 104s

chubb

06-01-2015, 07:59 PM

I got to work hard!

I want to hit 01-02s at WP and 36-37s at SMP

Turtle

06-01-2015, 08:59 PM

Hey! Thats what i do, dont go stealing my thunder dude... ;)

My racing goals:
do a full St G season
44/43s on the GP circuit (to be able to chase Stu23)
1:05:0 at Wakey
do 1:03 again at Broadford

Hahaha. Don't worry, you can be the lightning and I'll be the thunder that follows a couple seconds behind. *everyone prefers lightning*

KANGA

06-01-2015, 09:37 PM

Race.
... oh and get my knee down, body positioning is beyond a mess!

Marshy

06-01-2015, 09:54 PM

Hahaha. Don't worry, you can be the lightning and I'll be the thunder that follows a couple seconds behind. *everyone prefers lightning*

:pound: :rofl: Nice :thumb:

... oh and get my knee down, body positioning is beyond a mess!

We can work on that next time at the track if you like. Just hit me up for some tips :thumb:

Although please don't ask me about right handers.... my right knee slider is always pristine - until I swap it to the left leg and put the very worn one on the right! ;) Just don't tell anyone, ok? :behindsofa:

Negrogrande

06-01-2015, 09:59 PM

Race.
... oh and get my knee down, body positioning is beyond a mess!

We can swap sliders if you like :) I had to borrow a set from MEGA on Saturday.

chubb

07-01-2015, 07:40 AM

I'll help you with right handers. I don't like lefts.

Marshy

07-01-2015, 10:50 AM

I'll help you with right handers. I don't like lefts.

Deal :thumb:

windy

07-01-2015, 12:50 PM

My goal is to break my racing virginity anything else is a bonus

senator8

07-01-2015, 01:01 PM

Break is not a good choice of word.
I've fixed it for you ;)

My goal is to lose my virginity and go racing anything else is a bonus

Is that right? :preggers:

senator8

07-01-2015, 01:07 PM

So what is everyone's racing / track day goals for 2015. Results ,lap times and so on.

We haven't heard from you yet OP Stevie Wonder, aka the Sandbagger

windy

07-01-2015, 01:09 PM

Break is not a good choice of word.
I've fixed it for you ;)

Is that right? [emoji14]reggers:
much better thanks mate..

stevem

07-01-2015, 09:25 PM

We haven't heard from you yet OP Stevie Wonder, aka the Sandbagger

I'm going to try and stay on the black stuff if I can. Last St George meet was my first one in 24 years, i'm still spinning out i'm even out there. 1.34's around the GP track is an overall racing goal. I wouldn't mind doing the 4 hour this year and definately get down to the Island, maybe that August meet , it would be cool if a few of us head down there. I'm just loving the fact i'm out there.Longer term, The absolute icing on the cake would be to get the chance to race at Bathurst again, (1988 was the last time)then I could grow old happy one day.

KANGA

07-01-2015, 10:05 PM

:pound: :rofl: Nice :thumb:

We can work on that next time at the track if you like. Just hit me up for some tips :thumb:

Although please don't ask me about right handers.... my right knee slider is always pristine - until I swap it to the left leg and put the very worn one on the right! ;) Just don't tell anyone, ok? :behindsofa:

I find crashing on old 9 then T5 evened up a set of sliders nicely, now they both have wear :pound:
Looking at the photos I just don't get my ass off the seat. Compare me to to the other rider and I'm right up on the tank and practically square on the seat. Then there's my upper body being crossed up.
1064
I'm actually considering spending half a day down in green taking it slow. I'll definitely hit you up if your about next track day, going to take a bit to fix up this cluster fuck though lol
1065

Marshy

07-01-2015, 11:53 PM

I followed you for a few corners the other day, and I thought you were going for a road ride!! :rofl:

Turtle

08-01-2015, 12:18 AM

That's some serious tyre faith you got there Kanga

Turbo

08-01-2015, 01:16 AM

I find crashing on old 9 then T5 evened up a set of sliders nicely, now they both have wear :pound:
Looking at the photos I just don't get my ass off the seat. Compare me to to the other rider and I'm right up on the tank and practically square on the seat. Then there's my upper body being crossed up.
1064
I'm actually considering spending half a day down in green taking it slow. I'll definitely hit you up if your about next track day, going to take a bit to fix up this cluster fuck though lol
1065

Put your armpit on the petrol cap and your head where the wing mirror would be.
That should get you going on a good body position.

Turbo

08-01-2015, 01:18 AM

I'm going to try and stay on the black stuff if I can. Last St George meet was my first one in 24 years, i'm still spinning out i'm even out there. 1.34's around the GP track is an overall racing goal. I wouldn't mind doing the 4 hour this year and definately get down to the Island, maybe that August meet , it would be cool if a few of us head down there. I'm just loving the fact i'm out there.Longer term, The absolute icing on the cake would be to get the chance to race at Bathurst again, (1988 was the last time)then I could grow old happy one day.

This is awesome! So glad you're still going at it mate. Really hope I'm doing half as well in years to come.
See you out there!

Kris

08-01-2015, 08:28 AM

Flat 60s @ WP (now 62.3), 38s @ PI (40.9 now), 35s @ EC (37s now), 11s @ ML (13s now, first visit), high 13s @ QR (15s now)

Turtle

08-01-2015, 10:05 AM

Put your armpit on the petrol cap and your head where the wing mirror would be.
That should get you going on a good body position.

Yeah I always gesture toward putting my chin over my forearm, seems to get things in line.
Also, don't ride the bike around the corners, drag it with you. Like pretending you can fly and you're carrying this thing through the corners with you. COME ON LIL BIKE LES' GO THIS WAY. Works in my head at least... :noidea:

Marshy

08-01-2015, 11:47 AM

Also, don't ride the bike around the corners, drag it with you. Like pretending you can fly and you're carrying this thing through the corners with you. COME ON LIL BIKE LES' GO THIS WAY. Works in my head at least... :noidea:

Great tip!! I like it. Good mental image :thumb:

James_

09-01-2015, 06:33 AM

Racing Goals this year - Show the poms how us aussie's do it and get as many rounds under the belt as possible.... AND get at least one podium. Can't speculate on time improvements yet, just really hoping to be competitive.

Track day goals - get within 10 seconds of slowest moto3 times at GP circuits. (Credit to Sicko's bro for creating this idea!)

Turtle

09-01-2015, 07:58 AM

Great tip!! I like it. Good mental image :thumb:

Flying sound effects are optional :whistle::plane::lol:

Racing Goals this year - Show the poms how us aussie's do it and get as many rounds under the belt as possible.... AND get at least one podium. Can't speculate on time improvements yet, just really hoping to be competitive.

Track day goals - get within 10 seconds of slowest moto3 times at GP circuits. (Credit to Sicko's bro for creating this idea!)

Cool goal man, those Moto3 guys are so much faster than people think hahaha. Track day I did last year there was a young lad with a Moto3 bike whooping everyone.
Got to keep the trend of Aussies being awesome in the UK rain too! :cheer: