How to do a REAL lap of the Island... GS's need not apply

top guy sadly missed

had the pleasure of spending a day with him while playing with my motard. i was riding my 570ktm with addy smith and warren steel those three were awsome to ride with. the big guy was a pure gent, had a real giggle and didn't fall off:thumb All three sideways up the inside was a pure riding moment:eek:

RIP DJ

RIP Ronny

RIP Gus

you all will be missed:angel
 
zerocool said:
Im imagine that coming flying past you, you would end up swerving.
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I'd imagine that if you are out doing a lap on Mad Sunday, you would expect someone to come past you at a higher speed. So if that would make you swerve, I'd say you shouldn't be out playing at the same time. :rolleyes:
 
DavidHale said:
The late, great David Jefferies. :bow :bow :bow
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I arrived on the island the day after he died. Not beeing a follower of racing I had not heard of him.

Seeing this film puts into perspective 'for me at least' just who he was :bow


On a lighter note, I had forgotten that the mountain road was as long as that. It seemed that riding it took but just a few seconds. The addrenelin must have really been flowing, what with trying to get to the other end before my mates and trying to avoid the psycotic muppets intent on steeling my line.

David Jefferies RIP. The rest of us live in ore.
 
zerocool said:
I hardly think faultless is a word you would describe his riding.

Speed and lines are not the only things to consider. He obviously doesnt give a damn about any other rider on the island as several time he wheelies past them forcing them out of the way. Im imagine that coming flying past you, you would end up swerving. If he is gonna go like a nutter then that fine but he should have some consideration for the other road users as thats just arrogance on display!

the ZC
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Hmmm, With all due respect, I disagree. If you watch the video linked above by Colban (and everyone should, it's stunning), you can see just how restrained his riding was during that 'Mad Sunday' blast. None of the wheelies were showboating; rather they were just the reult of hard acceleration over bumps/dips etc. All of the overtakes were smooth, and when necessary he waited for a safe passing point. I have been to the IOM a few times (I'm a UK expat now living in Strayla) and anyone who's on that bit of road on 'The Sunday Before Racing' (as Mad Sunday was/is officially called) knows what the vibe is. Personally, I thought it was a display of skill and knowledge by a master of his craft, not a display of bravado by a nutter.

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Oh, by the way, hi everyone. I've just got a new 1200GS (with a 650GS for my wife) and I live in a place where the sun shines 300+ days a year... which is nice. Shame about the speed cameras... they're unmarked white or silver 4x4s parked on the side of the road with cameras where the safari snorkel should be, the police here are such little scamps!

My last bike (which I sold 2 years ago before we emigrated) was a Suzuki RG500 Gamma (for the youngsters here, it's a 500cc square four 2-stroke... think Barry Sheene), so this is a bit different to say the least. It's not my first BeeEm though, as I had a R100RS 23 years ago (now there was a bike that could wheelie!). I am now officially in love with my 1200.
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And now, back to the thread...

Tim

P.S. Zerocool... Good luck with the wedding, from what I can see your honeymoon plans are spot on!
 
May I never even dream of doing that, amazing, must have put a damper on
everyone's day being passed like that.:clap :clap
 
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