Dont think Troy Bayliss would have taken it too well, mind you he crashed at Donnington this weekend and lost a finger dont know when he'll return--can only be good news for James Toseland,although he was getting the better of Troy at most of the races--JT- the mans on fire i thought Troy was an aggressive rider butJT is so strong,and as fit as a butchers dog--be going to moto gp next year with TenKate me thinks-very consistent
never looks like hes gonna crash!
Is Road America the track with a long uphill start/finish straight--real long with a fast right hander at the end?
P.S ive seen some of your pics- you dont look slow-great style
Dont know if youve raced an F4i--if you have can you give me any tips on setting up my suspension,it is stock--ive adjusted it to a track setting from Fast bikes mag its good but i hav'nt tried lowering the forks through the yokes--i know that will make it turn quicker and make it a little unstable at high speed --ive got no steering damper on bike yet,but if i did lower it---how much?
On track days i've started to wear through my fairing and Ti Akrap ex--guess i need to go to next level with suspension ie.. ohlins and fork re-valve/spring what do you recon?

 

Yep, Ah, Bayliss will be back for the next round... who needs a little finger anyway! JT's looking good this year, but so are Max and Haga, WSB is going to be a good one this year.

Yep, Road America is the one with the uphill to the start finish. The first turn isn't really as fast as it looks, but it's definitely not slow. It's a great track, one of the few in the US that rivals the European tracks you get to ride... I still want to experience getting airborne over the mountain at Caldwell Park before I die.

Sorry can't really help on suspension settings for an F4i as I've never raced one (I was still racing Ducati supersports before I switched to the RR), but I can tell you, first off, get it sprung for your weight and serviced (new seals, fluids and a good once over) that'll make the biggest difference. Second, don't be afraid to make changes to your suspension, but keep really good, detailed notes. It's really hard saying "try this setting, because everyone's riding styles are different and what suits one, won't even feel remotely right for the other. If you want to start dropping the front you can do it (I'd do 1mm at a time), but you'd would probably be better off raising the rear especially if you're already scraping your fairing. Better yet, going to the next level is a good choice, I've run both K-tech and Ohlins fork internals and prefer the K-tech but they're impossible to get here in the US... For a shock, Ohlins or Penske are what's typically used over here (I prefer the Ohlins but my 05 has a Penske, both are good).

I could probably get more detailed, but you may be better off sending me a PM..[/align]

 

Ive never ridden Cadwell,guess youve seen many pics of guys doing jumps--a mate of mine rode it and binned it badly on an RG 500 gamma, beat himself up real bad,its a very narrow track,would suit a 600 but on a thou i think you could get into trouble real quick, have done track daze at Donnington and Brands Hatch (full gp circuit) shame they dont do Moto Gp there as its only down the road from me,the run off areas are not quite large enough for FIM regs --mate has asked if i want to go to British superbikes this this weekend at Brands.
If your gonna do track day i would definately recommend BrandsGP not indy circuit--costs a bit more but worth it,the back part of circuit is so fast and twisty,3 corners with short if you can call them straights with a blind uphill apex--if you get it right its just one huge,fkin long,fast bend--awesome
knee down 100+ mph! sorry getting carried away m8
If you get the chance do it--Cadwells got its jump but it pales in comparison with Brands GP(one of the best cicuits in world)
Guess im gonna have to upgrade my sus when i can afford it--ive heard good reports fromcbrs with k-tech sus,TenKate were running with WP shock when Fabien Foret won world supersport champ in 01.
Dont know if youve seen it--but theres a picture of british rider Karl Harris doing a jump at Cadwell, man you'd think the guys on a crosser(loony)
cheers for the advise--if you ever come over e-mail me and i'll do it with you--later m8

 

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Here's a few more from last years BSB weeked...
http://londonbikers.com/galleries/ga...d-f8c64e5ce931

 

Hey, I thought this thread was about Chaz Davies.

 

Sorry got carried away with other issues--hows chaz doing? havnt seen any AMA racing on tele lately

 

I know that this thread's old and IDK if anyone cares BUT...

I was reading my new issue of Roadracing World and it was talking about how Chaz has been hooking up with Ducati and trying out their MotoGP bikes, so, he very well maybe going to MotoGP next season. Granted, he's one hell of a racer but IMO, it's a lil too early for him to make a jump that big.

 

Chaz Landed here in the land of stars and stripes. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2007/Nov/071115a.htmI was greatly impressed with him this last season as welll as the 250GP's. He rode more series in a single season than anyone I can recall. He is agressive, controlled and finishes races. I hope he has good enough equipment to put some drama in the AMA in '08.

BTW, get your news online and it will beless archivalhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/

 

Didn't he do a WSBK stint recently?