Fromafar Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, Byker Biker said: Of course, oh i forgot tyre pressures too Pour one for me, although it's a bit early. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, stewmac said: Like Ghost rider said originally, any rider worth their salt with half a brain would be able to work that lot out after a heat on the track. It IS their job, after all... Just ask the two debutants from Sheffield who rode it a couple of weeks back - they seemed to manage just fine. When it was much slicker than normal! If a track is prepared grippy (as is any home teams right) it’s a different kettle of fish, riders aren’t used to it and if the home riders have the set ups spot on then you get score charts like last night where quality, experienced away riders are made to look silly. We had it at Lynn in the noughties.....I remember thrashing Edinburgh in 2003 and riders like Rory Schlein and Frede Schott were being beaten by Darren Mallett and Adam Allott simply because of set ups. Of course it helps when you have a good team like Edinburgh have, I don’t see comments about home advantage as a criticism, it’s just reality. And doesn’t need to be met with defensiveness. As long as the track doesn’t have bumps and holes in it then it’s all good. Edited September 1, 2018 by Bagpuss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Byker Biker said: This is just great, so tell me which gear ratio? Do we change it every race as the track slickens? Back wheel right back or forward? Toe out or in line? We'll leave ignition timing and jetting for the time being and I don't think we'll need to tilt the bars forward a touch to get us up the front on grippy starts - there's not enough races to sort it all out! A lot of the them need to go back to basics ,open the throttle when they let out the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: The majority of the riders have been going there for many seasons and still can't figure it out,that's why they are just journeymen riders trying to earn a living from a sport that can't afford them full time. This was pretty much the same response i was going to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: According to William tracks are far more differently set up now than they were back then. So obviously finding a set up is going to take a little bit of time he’s actually getting better each time he goes out. I say bring back his Dad. He never failed to get it right, before he changed it to make it worse. In those days Willie didn't dare touch his bike, so now he is probably still learning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Edinburgh going all out to win league in their final season at armadale perhaps stadium wont be their much longer !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: According to William tracks are far more differently set up now than they were back then. So obviously finding a set up is going to take a little bit of time he’s actually getting better each time he goes out. He's now had more time than the rider he replaced but hardly scoring what Clegg would have achieved in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Byker Biker said: This is just great, so tell me which gear ratio? Do we change it every race as the track slickens? Back wheel right back or forward? Toe out or in line? We'll leave ignition timing and jetting for the time being and I don't think we'll need to tilt the bars forward a touch to get us up the front on grippy starts - there's not enough races to sort it all out! Wow! Now here's someone that's been a spanner man and from back when bikes were bikes I bet? (Who were you mechanic for?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 3 hours ago, stewmac said: I have raced a speedway bike, so it's you who needs to crack on, pal ! what team did you ride for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 The two Scottish ones I bet including a very successful one at Shawfield in 1994? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thought the attitude of some of the works boys were shocking Ty proctor in particular refusing to come out in heat 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Thought the attitude of some of the works boys were shocking Ty proctor in particular refusing to come out in heat 13. Really? Wonder if he'll cop a ban a la Noddy at KL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, jenga said: what team did you ride for ? Hyvinkää. Edited September 1, 2018 by stewmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, stewmac said: Hyvinkää. i think my old man had a stint there . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8scot Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 What’s the weather doing at Worky.... raining all the way so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Its raining in haven 8 mls.away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Groove Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Just overcast with a bit of drizzle, should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 My second visit ever to Armadale...………. so were Workington bad or Edinburgh that good, both I think. Plus points, Klindt managed a win in heat 15. Bad points, I still don't like the track, £18.50 for an adult, £3.00 for a programme, so two adults, programme plus drinks raffle ticket £48.00, oh and £18.00 for bus from city centre. Sour grapes, ouch. Cant see me going back for many years, even some Monarchs fans on the bus called it a Dump. Edinburgh looking good for the League this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Groove Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, topaz325 said: My second visit ever to Armadale...………. so were Workington bad or Edinburgh that good, both I think. Plus points, Klindt managed a win in heat 15. Bad points, I still don't like the track, £18.50 for an adult, £3.00 for a programme, so two adults, programme plus drinks raffle ticket £48.00, oh and £18.00 for bus from city centre. Sour grapes, ouch. Cant see me going back for many years, even some Monarchs fans on the bus called it a Dump. Edinburgh looking good for the League this year. Went once around 15 years ago, stood in the 3rd/4th bend covered area where you only got to see half the race at the other end of the track , think we got well beat that night as well. Vowed never to return and never will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Thought the attitude of some of the works boys were shocking Ty proctor in particular refusing to come out in heat 13. Proctor is known for it, dunno why he bothers riding sometimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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