With all the options available that is indeed a odd choice!

Haha! Looks a hoot. Prefer the black front end as opposed to the orange front end.

Stu

That looks superb. Nice job.

Quote from: karlv on April 29, 2015, 12:25:07 PM

Quote from: Stuno1 on April 28, 2015, 07:09:53 PM
Agree with a lot of this. Only go 2 abreast anymore is stupid and takes a full lane. Single file if appropriate.

Also, cyclists that have no insurance cover of any type at all should not be allowed on the road. This includes contents insurance or specific cyclist insurance. I got stung when a cyclist hit me, denied all responsibility, in the wrong with a independent witness etc 5k of damage!

Stu

But where would you get such insurance???

Contents insurance can cover such instances and also companies do specific push bike insurance.

Stu

Agree with a lot of this. Only go 2 abreast anymore is stupid and takes a full lane. Single file if appropriate.

Also, cyclists that have no insurance cover of any type at all should not be allowed on the road. This includes contents insurance or specific cyclist insurance. I got stung when a cyclist hit me, denied all responsibility, in the wrong with a independent witness etc 5k of damage!

Stu

Can't help with the question but DW racing are that area.

http://www.davewoodracing.com

Stu

Sorry fella. Felt sick when my ninja was stolen

That looks sweet!

Quote from: LewisBeGoog on November 27, 2014, 09:31:35 PM
You selling the trailer Neil?

If Neil isn't i have an erde single trailer with loading ramp and wheel stow plus. Also have handle bar tie downs and a great rear wheel tie down.

Pm me if you don't hear from Neil.

Stu

Cheers chaps. I wasooking at 3-4k bikes and as above max if 6 days per year so hiring makes sense for me I think. Things may change but until then I'll see how I get on next year and take it from there.

If the extra cost of hiring over maintaining a bike is £500-£1k per year I can swallow that for a bit.

Stu

Quote from: whoopee on November 27, 2014, 10:47:45 AM
I've done the sums a few times over the years, & based purely on cost (not pleasure of ownership etc....) it's a complete no-brainer for me.
It's all about the number of trackdays per year.
At 4 per year renting is MASSIVELY cheaper than buying - I've done trackdays with mates that own their own & they've sneered at renting costs, only to be stunned at how much they actually spend with ALL of the costs incurred with ownership.
Don't already own a van for your job? - you'll be renting 1 then.
Hourly paid? - you'll be losing time off work picking the van up & dropping it off if you live as far as I do from a track.
Tyres, chains & sprockets, servicing, de-valuation - all expensive.
Plus, my bike owning pals are stuck with their old bikes whereas the lease companies keep pace with the latest machines fairly well.
Starts raining? - you'll need wets-on-wheels AND all the gear to change them yourself in the peeing rain in your leathers - Focused events will put wets on for you while you have a brew.

So many things to consider and each to their own - if you enjoy owning, fettling, tweaking your own trackbike then good on ya - great hobby.
If its more about the riding & you only plan on 3 or 4 per year - cost wise, owning doesnt add up.

Thanks chap. Spot on. Most I would ever do is 6 so renting still looks my best bet. Thanks very much

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on November 27, 2014, 08:58:19 AM

Quote from: Stuno1 on November 27, 2014, 06:40:58 AM
Gobert - that's a feck load of track days!

It sure is, you would have thought riding improvements would have taken place.......

Nice, let's get 2 threads going on the riding inability/ability of you chumps

Neil - cheers chap but want to rent this year and see if it will be something I progress with. Have an erde trailer and they are great!

Tuck - as above really. Next year will be the acid test for me. May end up buying but will know next year.

Gobert - that's a feck load of track days!

Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on November 26, 2014, 08:16:51 PM
with your own bike you get the chance to make it exactly how you want it and set it up perfectly for your self, they can only do so much with a hire bike

Yeah looks like personalising a bike is the main miss here.Will rent a bikes for a year and see how I feel after that I think. Thanks folks. Confirmed my thinking.

Stu

True. Definitely something else to consider.