RobMcCaffery Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) God that's some tripe.. Inconsistency is rubbish he does ok in the British league but not on the world stage.. and 6 years and only just realised it's set up.. it's always been about set up right gearing etc etc.. he changed his engines etc.. think we just need to realise he is great in the elite league world stage to many better riders out there now it's not all set up.. bomber is a great bloke and I think he is a good rider he is just outclassed on the world stage now.. tai is on top of his game riding wise just not so great at pr but oh well.. Chris has given me more entertainment and enjoyment over the years than probably any other rider in Elite League racing, and certainly any other member of the current "Team GB", Woffinden included. What happens in the GP does nothing in the slightest to change that. Others can get uptight about his engineering or his non-achievement in other competitions. I just enjoy good racing and I know with Chris in a league match I've got more chance of some great races than with many other riders with far greater reputations. Edited August 24, 2016 by rmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Of course it is not all about getting the set up right, a rider still needs to have skill to properly handle the bike, finding the right riding line, when to go for it, when to not go for it and etc. However regarding the setup, a good rider makes sure that he have a good setup, he knows/feels what works/ what doesn't work and how to communicate this to the mechanists. Gemini, I think that Nicki Pedersen is a strong contender to the "most pit crew change" title. Edited August 24, 2016 by Ghostwalker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzafl Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Chris has given me more entertainment and enjoyment over the years than probably any other rider in Elite League racing, and certainly any other member of the current "Team GB", Woffinden included. What happens in the GP does nothing in the slightest to change that. Others can get uptight about his engineering or his non-achievement in other competitions. I just enjoy good racing and I know with Chris in a league match I've got more chance of some great races than with many other riders with far greater reputations. Please don't think I am saying he is a bad rider or he isn't a great bloke I remember watching him at trelawny as a youngster to then come through and be signed for them etc.. but I think it's time to not use the exhaust as a tool for blame and except the rapid rise in talent at the gp''s has left him behind and he cannot keep up. This isn't anything against him as a person or a rider others have just advanced more than him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 It seems ludicrous to say a six year problem is the reason for your poor performances though it does look at times Harris will blame anything rather than himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 He should have read the instructions on the box, then he would have seen the front and back correctly fitted bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Chris has given me more entertainment and enjoyment over the years than probably any other rider in Elite League racing, and certainly any other member of the current "Team GB", Woffinden included. What happens in the GP does nothing in the slightest to change that. Others can get uptight about his engineering or his non-achievement in other competitions. I just enjoy good racing and I know with Chris in a league match I've got more chance of some great races than with many other riders with far greater reputations. He is entertaining and 100% effort ,but. Does he really have to come out with these quotes, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkafag Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) It seems ludicrous to say a six year problem is the reason for your poor performances though it does look at times Harris will blame anything rather than himself. Is it not best to actually read articles rather than making statements that only serve to make you look a bit silly… Let’s strip this back “Harris will blame anything rather than himself” is what you are saying? Well.....apart from when he blames himself by saying “It hasn’t affected Greg Hancock. I have probably let it affect me more than I should have” - The person who made that quote is Chris Harris when he says “me” he is referring to himself and openly accepting a portion of blame. He also in the statement says “Maybe I need to change a few things about the way I ride” so yet again showing an awareness of flaws in his game. The way Harris is being portrayed by some on this thread is quite odd. Edited August 24, 2016 by The Mockingjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 In all honesty over the years Harris has chopped and changed so many things and it hasnt worked for him at world level, i think he needs to realise he isnt gp standard anymore. Great guy pure entertainer always has been, but time for him to make as much money out of league racing as he can now before retiring. Will always remember that sensational Cardiff GP win. Absolutely superb. But he wont have another night like that again in a gp, sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzafl Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Will always remember that sensational Cardiff GP win. Absolutely superb. But he wont have another night like that again in a gp, sadly I was in the pits that night and the atmosphere was amazing.. not forgetting he had a podium recently as well.. he is total entertainment but to come out with this is a bit wierd really no one can carry an issue for 6 years.. and if you have changed so much where do you begin to fix an issue.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 And in any case, he can hardly use the 2010 silencer as an excuse now. They were discarded two years ago! The present silencer - at least the King version - is basically the same as the pre-2010 model, but with a washer to reduce the intenal passage a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzafl Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 And in any case, he can hardly use the 2010 silencer as an excuse now. They were discarded two years ago! The present silencer - at least the King version - is basically the same as the pre-2010 model, but with a washer to reduce the intenal passage a bit. does that inpact on performance at all ? reducint the gasses leaving will surely make an impact on performance. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 i think he needs to realise he isnt gp standard anymore. But he keeps qualifying or getting selected. Sure it would be nice to see Emil (I agree with Shovlar, over-rated) but I will like to see that proven on the track but here's the thing, Emil didn't want to ride the GPs. So we can not knock those that choose to qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 But he keeps qualifying or getting selected. Sure it would be nice to see Emil (I agree with Shovlar, over-rated) but I will like to see that proven on the track but here's the thing, Emil didn't want to ride the GPs. So we can not knock those that choose to qualify. I have no problem with him being picked as a wild card, id have serious doubts about the way the person who picks hims brain is functioning though. And if he qualifys, fair play. No complaints. But he needs to realise he is past his prime and as good a rider he is, he isnt gp standard anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I love Chris Harris, I have argued with many people that he should in the GP series the last few seasons, he's my favourite rider. But when he comes out with statements like this I just have to shake my head and tut. Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I read the article and I read it as he blames himself and let the change of silencers (and other things) rule his head. The chopping and changing certainly doesn't help either which he has also said in the past wasn't ideal. Interesting that he also talks about riding style and having to change that aspect. I don't see it an excuse article at all, he pretty much blames himself over anything else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawkins20 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I think tracks changed a lot since he was at his prime and that hurt Harris a lot more than silencers, nowadays its very slick and most of the times its far too easy for riders who have rockets like Hancock, Woffinden. Back then you had to work a lot more to even stay on the bike, those tracks suited Harris style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I think the article just proves a very naive approach. The change of almost anything on a speedway bike requires an amendment to setup. Different engines have different characteristics, carburetors the same and exhausts would be no different. Its been apparent to many for years that the issues Bomber has been facing are setup related but it has taken 6+ years for the man himself to realise. He doesn't need to change his riding style but he does need to experiment and find a solution to his current situation, sadly though that may take a large amount of expense which may not be available to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen chemistry Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 it hasnt taken him 6 yrs to realise, he says he's been struggling for the last 6 yrs he knew from yr one it was silencers , and he has been trying many different things in the yrs since but nothing seems to work for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 it hasnt taken him 6 yrs to realise, he says he's been struggling for the last 6 yrs he knew from yr one it was silencers , and he has been trying many different things in the yrs since but nothing seems to work for him He has certainly said similar in the past. He's known it for ages yet he or the few mechanics he's had haven't solved it. Its quite bizarre really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 To be honest it just proves whats been obvious all along in that he has by far the least mechanical mind in the GP's. Its why the whole Gerhard thing was odd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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