500 Two-Stroke Tech

Gareth · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Coventry UK

This is the camera bike..my zxr400l with rd500 motor...the bullet camera is permanently fitted to the bike along with its microphones. The recording device is an old camcorder. Its in the bumbag on the tank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgixLVmXACk

jackson.40 · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject:

Brilliant

.Have you got any clips following Dazzer ?

Masterbill · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 228 Location: Salisbury

Hello,

Hello again Gareth, I'm glad you posted this on here as well - brilliant mate.

Enjoyed watch every second of it. Cracking Cool

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MC · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:44 pm Post subject:

Classic Skynard tunes in the background ... Cool

Gareth · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Coventry UK

Steve....no ... not Dazzer oddly enough...The only one folllowing Daz is that old Lurcy one thats been there years. That was done with an old JVC strapped to the tank.

He binned it at the hairpin and broke his collarbone badly the last time we were at Cadwell and we've not been anywhere - well together - since....I think he's only done the one trackday after that anyway....A mid-week Silverstone that I couldn't get to.

This year I will be filming all the time....I've had some great sessions with Daz...he's bloody quick but safe. Jezzer is slowly upping his pace again...his problem is too much sex...on top off too fierce brakes and ridiculously poor riding position and inadequate access to controls.

Mr. Jago.....well..we never know what he's doing and where he's going....mind you neither does he most of the time....World of his own.

Anyway, definately doing Oulton Park this year....I love that place....will probably have to do Silverstone with circuit expert Daz....no doubt a few Cadwells....As Mallory Park is only up the road I might have cheap one there.
If its going to be my last year at it I'll bite the bullet and do a Brands full circuit....but Jesus thats expensive.

Hearing lots of Rumours that the guys are all packing it in...The rumour about Jez is he's even selling his bikes....my mate Jim (RG500 guy) has allready given up. I'm getting too old and only go for a laugh anyway....I aint going on my own - thats no fun...well except when the Coalville lot are there at a 2-stroke day or something.

hybrid · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:48 am Post subject:

haha nice vid... sad to hear you might be giving it up!
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Gareth · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Coventry UK

Well yeah....but things change, and certainly people change. I've got a new toy now...so have you by the looks of it (Mustang).....I'm only giving up the track days ..not the bikes, and not yet either, I've still got the zxr to wear out. I mean I did say IF this is my last year. Personally I cant see it being...but it does depend on others.....I get no satisfaction taking my bike to ride around a track anymore. All my fun comes in the paddock/the banter/the stories/ watching first time guys improve and get excited.

If Jez is getting married and selling his bikes, Ian decides to bog off to his house in France. Jim just feels too old and fat, Jago ..(well yeah..who knows)....well that just Leaves me and Daz. Thats Ok but its not the same as having 6 of you there all on 500's.

My new toy:-
http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z148/z11valve/?action=view&current=aaa.jpg

rzatch · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:04 am Post subject:

hmmmmm from bikes to a long boat. I can see slowing down but sheesh. Very Happy

Gareth · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Coventry UK

Ronnie · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:22 pm Post subject:

long boat!

simon#51 · Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 86 Location: south wales, uk

Hi gareth,
its simon daz's mate iv' joined the 500 gang, went to france last year and had a ball of a time, i'll be doing some trackdays so dont retire yet!! i need someone to race..... as well as daz.
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rdryder · Joined: 02 Jan 2009 Posts: 71 Location: maynooth,ireland

Great Video and nice riding Very Happy

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Gareth · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Coventry UK

simon#51 · Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 86 Location: south wales, uk

Daz has just finished his spare engine "plenty of pony's in that one" he's building a second bike.

jez needs to find another 16 seconds looking at that!!!.
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Gareth · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Coventry UK

16 secs....I'm saying nothing....hahaha....it wont bother him, he's about as laid back as you can get and just does his own thing...The best way to be IMO.
We all get different things out of it...I just like a few complete smooth laps with no mistakes, I dont care what the times are and I dont care who passes me....Jez is pretty much the same but has alot less track experience.....Daz tries hard to get quicker and quicker...Jim tries hard just to stay on and not sweat too much...but the one thing in common is we all love farting about with the bikes in one way or another, and then of course talking about it.
The unexpected can always happen...I had a great session last year with a 90's early R1...his R1 was supercharged and was definately fast...we raced each other within reason for 6 or so laps and both came off the track at the end with a right buzz. I swore I would never get into a race like that...but heyho couldn't resist....we had a good old chinwag in the pits and departed good mates..excellent.