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I have a confession to make. I've watched your Kawasaki H2R Isle of Man TT video more than two dozen times since it was released. The way you spoke about the experience, and the video's editing was married so incredibly well together. You're a Class Act, James, and a true Ambassador to the Craft. Thanks for all that you do for your fans, and for the sport itself.

Thanks a bunch for doing this and putting it up. I've a question: At 4:42, what size/style of mesh is being used for the stone protection on the coolers??

OK, your idea of being a wimp and mine are radically different, lol! I was wondering about traction control at the TT. Is it allowed and if so do many racers use it?

Great series. Thank you. Amazing stuff.

You actually look like those Arabs with that beard 😊

Random question James, so you don't run any traction control on the bikes ? You just use the thumb brake to control wheel spin/speed?

James, it may not be you physically lack of favorable results. It just may be mental. Too many minds. Thinking of multiple aspects in a single moment.

The holes in the windshield are meant for vortex (drag coefficient) dampening. Air flow coming off materials when pushing atmosphere around it. The holes calms that turbulent air flow travelling above and underneath the fairing coming above the front tire.

James do you communicate or know Bobby Fong #50 MotoAmerica Circuit. He's another Dainese member

The pitch transition when cornering. Too nose up which causes a lose in handling manuevering. You want it to squat verse want to wheelie?

At what compression ratio do you run. The richer or leaner side from mean 14.1 : 1

Do you factor in weather condition moisture, ambient air temp, and density air (based on elevation) in determine tire compound?

When you speak of acceleration or speed. Is that in mph or kph?

Are you running a radiator intercooler or just a intercooler?

Without giving away too much. James do you use a stock clutch system or racing auto shifter/blipper system?

Why can't you get a single sided swing arm for the Superbike? Is that mod not present for the R1?

Such a nice guy! Exactly the same when I met him in person too 😊 Shows the real human element that accompanies all the adrenaline / chaos of the racing! 🏍️🏁

WTF....boy, was I wrong LOL

I'm Japanese who appeared in this video and got my helmet signed! Mr. Hillier was so kind to me, it made me so happy and I'll never forget it... Can I use just that scene in my youtube video? Thank you!!

Like has already been said, if you could set up something where the normal fans could chuck in what they can afford for Dakar 2025 it could easily add up to better than a poke in the eye.

Brilliant job , well put together vlog .. good viewing 👌

These videos were my highlight of the TT this year. The Awards ceremony was so sweet and I don’t think James got enough credit for navigating his way through Ginger Hall following Hicky’s crash.

Thanks James to yourself and team. Pretty sure you could not have raced harder. Best wishes to you team and family & I look forward to future videos.

So glad you came away unscathed, and forth place mate! Awesome job, enjoy Vegas, been there many times, Mandalay Bay pool is awesome for the kids!

James and team, these videos have been bloody brilliant! Don't be down with your performance mate you were flying and the bikes are new to you! We go again next year 💪 Take care

Nice work Brother...Top shelf, on and off the bike...🙏

Awesome riding & diary series James 👍

Brilliant video series. Great insight into a top rider’s TT. Not the results you wanted, but they were hardly shabby 👏👏

Whats the song playing when there starting the race please?

u wot m8

James..James..!!!! You gave it all..,for yourself..the team and for us the race fans...!!!! A big credit for the hole team and the camera crew....,its a famliy..!!! I became a TT fan in the early 90.s..( Steve Hislop was flying over the circuit ) Onboard camera.., i could not believe my eyes...!!! at that moment i was and stil be a TT fan..!!! So James there wil be another podium to come...!!! Thank you again for this number one episodes..!!! Lovely greatings from me (jalke).Gorredijk(the Netherlands)..!!!

Really great series James production/editing quality brilliant as well. Good solid results as well keep it all coming especially for Dakar 👍🏼

Brilliant 👏 the atmosphere there must be amazing I will try and get there next year my life's dream

Well done James and the team, much respect..onto to Dakar next 👍

Fantastic Vlog James...good insight...on to the next one 😄

Fantastic job good to meet you at TT and buy a piece of your road book. Like you said about war I was over there in 91 for the gulf war on a 500 Armstrong as part of a transport squadron and the riding was tough. Hopefully see you at TT 25

A great video, well done James.

Always say yes to louder exhaust sound! 😁

15:45 impressive Mr Hillier but to be expected of course. No chicken strips on this ride.

Great vids. Watching this after the event. Great to look back on it all and get a different perspective 👍🏻👌🏻

Really liked these videos, the content and editing is spot on. Just finished your Dakar series as well which was great to watch. For those that want to, there a way we can donate a few bucks towards your next Dakar?

Fantastic videos James unreal you are a TT legend

Well done James.. awesome guy,great family and crew. Always have time for a chat. Really appreciated, my daughter won’t take her Hillier top off and tells everyone at nursery about James Hillier “Pink helmet man” Thanks to your mom and wife for getting it signed. Thanks

thanks james for the videos plus the racing did not get the results you deserve but enjoyed following you though out loved it thanks

Videos have been brilliant. Did you use to race at matchams growing up ?

Fantastic to watch when you are riding

The best TT vlog by far - thanks to James, the team and everyone involved. A tremendous effort all round.

Thanks for the awsome behind the scenes footage James. Massive TT fan here . Ive certainly enjoyed watching it. Much respect to you sir. You might not be where you want to be in terms of results but you are a winning in alot of peoples eyes including myself. You are a great bloke and your team are all great too. All the best for the future. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the next TT .

Hi just liked to say thanks for doing these podcasts at the TT it must have been time consuming for you with all the pa and the racing you were doing, I watched the TT race high lights on the BBC which was very good but I found your podcasts 100% more interesting in the insite on what you racers go though and what you have to do to the bikes it was also like I was there in some respects when you showed us in your garage etc ,so 100%thanks to you and your team for doing them and all the best