IOMTT 2014 - The Bucket List !
Redcoat, & Maxwell's Silver Hammer, MVN and curmudgeon
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Don't rent anything bigger than a 250 Bear - it's a waste of money. Ask guys who have done it. 
And Tim - where on the island do you live ? Place for tents ?
And Tim - where on the island do you live ? Place for tents ?
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Thanks Shadow, I honestly think a 250 would be the UPPER limit. The ********* just aren't big enough for anything bigger around that track.
So, Tim what size bike do you have?
Cheers, SB
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SB - CBR600F (99)
Shadow - Peel, a good place for tents can be St Johns Football club, it's located about 400m from the Ballacraine junction on the TT course St Johns is in the West of the Island, quiet rural area (so not in the heart of the action) about a 25 minute ride into Douglas from there.
all info on below site
St Johns Football Club - Isle of Man - TT + MGP Tent & Equipment Hire
Shadow - Peel, a good place for tents can be St Johns Football club, it's located about 400m from the Ballacraine junction on the TT course
St Johns is in the West of the Island, quiet rural area (so not in the heart of the action) about a 25 minute ride into Douglas from there.all info on below site
St Johns Football Club - Isle of Man - TT + MGP Tent & Equipment Hire
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Redcoat, & Maxwell's Silver Hammer, MVN and curmudgeon
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Thanks Tim - good to know.
Bear, the reason for the 250 has nothing to do with testicular fortitude or the lack thereof Moving around the island during race fortnight is a nightmare as I'm sure Tim will confirm.
I'll probably rent a scrambler so I can go across country................not sure if it's feasible, Tim your input would be most valuable here......
If we want to do the course we can always thrash KenG's old dog around the circuit..............LOL
Bear, the reason for the 250 has nothing to do with testicular fortitude or the lack thereof
Moving around the island during race fortnight is a nightmare as I'm sure Tim will confirm.I'll probably rent a scrambler so I can go across country................not sure if it's feasible, Tim your input would be most valuable here......
If we want to do the course we can always thrash KenG's old dog around the circuit..............LOL
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Thanks Tim - good to know.
Bear, the reason for the 250 has nothing to do with testicular fortitude or the lack thereof Moving around the island during race fortnight is a nightmare as I'm sure Tim will confirm.
I'll probably rent a scrambler so I can go across country................not sure if it's feasible, Tim your input would be most valuable here......
If we want to do the course we can always thrash KenG's old dog around the circuit..............LOL
Bear, the reason for the 250 has nothing to do with testicular fortitude or the lack thereof
Moving around the island during race fortnight is a nightmare as I'm sure Tim will confirm.I'll probably rent a scrambler so I can go across country................not sure if it's feasible, Tim your input would be most valuable here......
If we want to do the course we can always thrash KenG's old dog around the circuit..............LOL
Cheers, SB
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Main roads/course are quite safe I would say people are expecting to see bikes. it's going for a fast one on the coast roads during TT/MGP is when the problems start.
If any of you want any more info about anything IoM just drop me a PM or say so here
Ready to go already?
It's not too bad, I would say a majority of motorcars give plenty of room etc, there ends up being so many bikes that cars/vans just give up and let the bikes through
Main roads/course are quite safe I would say people are expecting to see bikes. it's going for a fast one on the coast roads during TT/MGP is when the problems start.
If any of you want any more info about anything IoM just drop me a PM or say so here
Main roads/course are quite safe I would say people are expecting to see bikes. it's going for a fast one on the coast roads during TT/MGP is when the problems start.
If any of you want any more info about anything IoM just drop me a PM or say so here
Really looking forward to 2014 already.
Will be booking my tent and ferry as soon as bookngs open. What weeks are you guys planning on? The main 2 or specific races?
Cheers
Rick