cookster Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I dont think smelly its that skilled. Like people have said, a long drill bit to drill a few holes in the obstruction (bean tin/sound deadener) job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpartialOne Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 He told him to stop the crap when he was slagging off the fans the other week too !!! He has his moments does Darcy. But boy, he's shown so much more maturity this year and he's fabulous to watch and long may it continue!! Good to see Darcy get a 15 point max at Wolves tonight. Tai was a bit out of sorts though. That's not like him. Sorry, i went a bit off topic there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 You forgot transportation to Australia. Why should he be rewarded for his transgression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Also smelly do you think a 'bike washer' mechanic, who changes your engines, alters you ignition timing, changes your jetting, cleans/ files your clutch plates. Checks tyre pressures, chains, sprockets etc. Who holds sometimes a riders life in there hands knows nothing about mechanics? Get a grip, ask PK why an engine tuner tightens his chain? Chris louis sort his advice earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpartialOne Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Cant remember the last time a rider got hurt becuse his back wheel fell out Me neither. But I can remember Adam Roynon almost being killed when his front wheel fell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I have washed a bike or 2, some my own, some others through friendship not personal gain may i add. The point i was trying to make was the king silencers arent tht complex. There not rocket science, same silencer as always just a large bung at the end stopping gases, cannot see a major engineering process involved to make them that much better if not surely they would of been manufactured in that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 you are right they are not that complex, but to get more gasses through, the pipe must be cut open and the baffle holes opened, DK could not do that because it would not be under the decibel limit,you can not do this in a shed I get ya, i'm an engineer and an odd bike washer and i could get whatever is needed done in a couple if days if necessary, from alteration to chromed finished product. I just dont see riders mechanics getting this extreme when the likes of dep (massive moto x exhaust manufacturer, where decibel limits are more extreme than speedway 96dB) and akropovic (probably the biggest aftermarket exhaust manufacturer on then planet) couldnt come up with a viable solution. So i can only see it as a simple process of drilling the baffle plate to let the gasses thru? Also people at the meeting noticed no difference in sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayb Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I think there should be a professional code of conduct for all riders, that they should not be allowed to discuss speedway matters on social networking sites, until full investigations have come to conclusions of findings and outcomes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) I think there should be a professional code of conduct for all riders, that they should not be allowed to discuss speedway matters on social networking sites, until full investigations have come to conclusions of findings and outcomes I actually quite enjoy Bridger, a convicted thug, making himself look an imbecile. I wouldn't like to see censorship. Edited August 9, 2011 by Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjfan Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Personally as much as I cant condoan what eddie has done I cant really see that at the end of the day he will get much more than a fine if the SCB treat him the same as Leon Madsen who did the same last year. Alun Rossiter went on the Mike at the showground last night and said that at the end of the day eddie was the one that got caught he feels there are a lot more that havent been yet!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Authorised Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 But what you said was, if he can provide information of how long it's been going on then you will accept his statement that he had no idea it was going on. At no point does he say that he was unaware of "how long" it has been going on for. You really offer some poor defence for him. He was unaware that his silencer has been tampered with, and for me, it is carefully worded to suggest it may have been a one off. If a rider sits on the panel that decides his ban, he will get the book thrown at him. His statement makes Bridger look like Einstein, and further treats the paying public with contempt. I know that there are riders that are technical with equipment, and riders that are not, but to not know and to ride equipment that has been tampered. Never. When he sits down and thinks about it, he will know. Are you honestly saying that Kennett never discussed silencer set up when he switched from supplier. If so, he must be the the least intelligent rider in speedway, after all he pays for the mechanics and equipment. Playing dumb doesn't work, he must be taking lessons off one or two on this forum. He seems quite technically minded when on Sky or speaking to other riders. Maybe that was just an act. If he cannot be honest, the SCB should expunge his results from the day that he switched and fine him for all points earning in League racing since that date. Alternatively, the entire length of 2011. I am sure his memory and recollection would change. I would re-distribute the fine amongst riders he beat, if it is set to these high levels. If you are telling me, and I believe you are a "stirrer" rather than a "defender", that Kennett was unaware of what he was on - equipment wise, then he is a danger to any rider on a track. No different to an athlete getting a substance from a coach, someone else packing your bags for your trip to Venezuela or even Danny Bird. You need to know your equipment and body as a professional sportsman. Finally, if I was a rider and I see Kennett get, say a 28 day ban and small fine, why not take the risk to fire in some maximums, then play DUMB and blame the mechanic. For these reasons, his ban should be for at least the remainder of the year. Now, who should I start to believe in these matters, Scott Nicholls, Hans Andersen on twitter or Impartial One. They call for at least 1 year! Wonder if his next statement will be, "Someone cut my brakes too". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 it will be interested to track other riders performance now this has come out, some noticable poor performsances from riders last night.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race IT Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Who is this post to? Lets be clear that the statement (whether you believe it or not ) did NOT state he sacked a MECHANIC. he stated that he has released a member of his team .. To my knowledge the 2 mechanics have not been released. So so quick to blame mechanics ...... thankless job / long hours and in most cases no pay and do it for the love ....... his 2 mechanics dont even look after his bikes, the bikes turn up and they do what they need to do on race night. They both have full time jobs of their own ...so lets cut the mechanics some slack if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 surley this must bne tracked back to a tuner somewhere giving "advice" i dont think for as minute that the riders or the mechanics have the knowledge to do this, perhaps im a bit nieve, but think the route of the problem is further away from the rider, ultimatley its the riders responsibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 surley this must bne tracked back to a tuner somewhere giving "advice" if it's as widespread as suggested, maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 The difficulty with one word against another is proving it. What is clear from Kennett's statement is that the tampering was done to improve his performance (i.e. cheat) and not simply to repair or do anything cosmetic. The speedway rules are quite clear in that it is the responsibility of the rider to ensure that their equipment (bike, helmet, drip mat, race suit etc.) is within the bounds of the regulations. When I was riding I made sure this was the case and that those who also worked on my bike knew what the rules were. Sorry Eddie, but whether you knew about the silencer or not makes not one jot of difference to the infringement and neither should it for the punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovey Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Were did that quote come from ? A few reading lessons would not go amiss on you part. There is more to come on all this I can assure you . Be patient its not over yet. That's what they said about the winter fiasco, but that still simmers on. British Speedway is a laughing stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 The difficulty with one word against another is proving it. What is clear from Kennett's statement is that the tampering was done to improve his performance (i.e. cheat) and not simply to repair or do anything cosmetic. The speedway rules are quite clear in that it is the responsibility of the rider to ensure that their equipment (bike, helmet, drip mat, race suit etc.) is within the bounds of the regulations. When I was riding I made sure this was the case and that those who also worked on my bike knew what the rules were. Sorry Eddie, but whether you knew about the silencer or not makes not one jot of difference to the infringement and neither should it for the punishment. Good post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 it will be interested to track other riders performance now this has come out, some noticable poor performsances from riders last night.. Nothing unusual at Kirky Lane. No rider from either team could be said to have ridden more poorly than they have at various times this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Nothing unusual at Kirky Lane. No rider from either team could be said to have ridden more poorly than they have at various times this season. the same could not be said for the pboroVcoventry and wolves Vpoole thou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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