Worst Track Day EVER?... FZ1-N vs Superduke 1290 GT. Ft. TheLikeableRider
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Me and TheLikeableRider spent the morning hooning around a racetrack at Bilster Berg, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The day was sadly riddled with problems and setbacks and so had a somewhat stop-start feel to it! We also discovered that the concept of a half day on Track, doesn't really work! We were rushing from pillar to post the whole time!
That said, the good bits were VERY good and a lot of fun was had by all. I even managed to show that, despite being in a group of KTM 1290's, the mighty FZ1N can still really hold it's own against much newer and more powerful machines!
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Nice work Andy.. Liked the alternating perspective between the 2 bikes and the synchronised comms... Must've been a bugger to edit.. Looked like you were having fun when you got the chance. The old FZ did you proud. 👍
Thanks Graeme! It was a challenging edit, for sure! But worth it in the end. Those pipes sounded great at full pelt! The FZ is a true champion.
Now that looked like a lot of fun, it's been years since I last did a track day thanks for taking us with you, I was surprised that you were allowed to take cameras on the track. Dual vlog on a track cool the instructor was certainly putting you to the test 👍😁
Cheers Gaz. It was a lot of fun mate, in the good bits!!
Great vid, thanks AMC! I watched Shauns vid too, and I was all Patreon'd out but can't leave him out so have decided to patronise him too haha! Thanks for the great content guys.
Haha! Brilliant! Well then thankyou on both our behalfses! I think Shauns vids are about to get a LOT more exciting! 😉
Thank you very much James! Greatly appreciated ✌😜
Thanks for sharing that Andy. Totally entertaining start to finish
My pleasure Pete! Cheers for watching mate!
In spite of the shit show with the mixed rider abilities, it’s a great video!! Thank you both for such a great comedy show! At 70 I now want to do a track day for the first time ever. Haven’t laughed so much for ages. Well done and Thank you.
Thanks trevor! Glad you enjoyed it mate and I hope you have a bit more success when you get on to the track!
Well done, the Yamaha looks impressive! Was good having the two of you there together. Looks impressive and was entertaining!
Cheers Garth. Yeah, the Yam really held its own against the newer hardware!
Great sneaking in for the premiere today, love the live banter. (And my boss didn’t find me watching at work this time 👍) You and Shaun definitely made the great fun of a rather botched operation, fun watching- TLR’s as well! Cheers 🍻 guys !
Glad you made it Eric! Yeah, we still managed to enjoy the pants off of the good bits! Cheers!
That was a huge edit Andy, but worth every hours
work for our pleasures viewing.👍
Thanks very much Gili. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, seen both yours and TLRs too. Loved it, saw the very best of Andy Man Cam, Amusing Man Cam and good to see Angry Man Cam too. Keep em coming, loving this collaboration.
Cheers David! It was a multifaceted day of ups and downs! Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🏻
Not gonna lie, Angry Man Cam is possibly my favourite iteration entertainment-wise
Normally get a bit bored with track day videos but loved this!!!!!! Never done it myself, and bits of your ride made poo come out! :D
Thanks! I'm VERY glad to hear that! It was pretty quick at points, but thankfully only the one brown trouser moment as the rear stepped out slightly!
great to see both videos from the 2 of you. Super fun. Bike sounds awesome with the overrun...
Cheers Mick! Baffles out definitely uncorked the pops a bit! 😍
round and round it goes, wehre it stops, nobody knows :-) schön schnell gefahren, Andy!!!
Danke! Aber leider nicht so schnell als erwartet! 🤣
AndyManCam man wächst an der herausforderungen 👍😂👍
Great vid 👍 shame you had frustrations but you guys looked bloody quick!
Loved the “too close, switching to guns” 😂👌
Cheers Ben. We put the hammer down whenever it was possible! I reckon that the next session would have been even quicker, if it had happened!
👍👍👍👍👍 Up your Ringo Star Fish 😂😂😂😂😂 Oh........ lock downs flying by binge watching the vids !!!!!
VERY happy to hear that you've found something meaningful to do with your time Ricky! Your Local youtube creator thanks you!
Who else has a fz1 here?? 🤚🤚 cant wait !!!
She was an absolute champion out there amongst those big V-Twin beasties!
2009 model
i do,a 2008 fz1s
I love nekked bikes and I want one! My last one was a 600 Hornet. Current is 09 Blade. 3rd Blade! Fancy a nekked Blade...
Yeah I have a 06. Not naked sadly. But just added a slip on today and omg the change from the stock is heaven
Wow great video Andy. I was exhausted just watching it. Only done one track day myself here in Scotland at Knockhill on my Honda Blackbird. It scared the hell out of me . Safe biking everyone.
Haha! Luckily I've been smashing it on the rowing machine during lockdown!! It's definitely a bit of a nerve jangler, compared to legal speeds!
Great entertainment Andy, get over for the Isle of Man TT.
Cheers John. It’s on the list mate. One day!!
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing! Makes me wanna take a track day again...
Thanks Rolf! I hope you get a better experience than we did though!!
Amazing viewing. Fantastic riding and commentary. Thanks
Some solid riding. And. Most track day videos are boring..u did a good job of it!
Awesome that you think so! Cheers Angad!
Just bought an fz1 and it gets delivered on Thursday, can’t wait! Ty for the vid andymancam, helped me make my mind up, I think 🤔
"Helped me make my mind up, I think" :D Chortle chortle! I just want one of each please :)
My pleasure and congratulations!! Ride her well! 😜
AndyManCam oh my lord, as expected indeed. Castle Combe here I come!
Fantastic I really enjoyed the track day you shared well good nice thanks Ian
Many thanks Ian!
Angry man cam.....we love it. 😀😀😀 breath man breath.
He’s always lurking in the background!! 😂😂
Awesome footage
Thanks William 👍🏻
Ok so it was worth the wait. Thanks for another laugh a minute video Andy
I’m glad to hear that mate! Entirely my pleasure and thanks for waiting
Well despite the frustrations of the organisation and smurfs on blue bikes, that came across really well on film Andy! I wish I could've had a go! Not sure my Versys is really built for the track, mind! 😄 Good work sir! 👍
Thanks Christopher, that’s good to hear. I was worried about coming across as a whinging doomsayer! I’m sure your Versys would do just fine on track! I’d have taken mine on, given the chance!
Great video. Looked a lot of fun!!
Cheers Nick! It was awesome! If it wasn’t so bloody expensive, I’d think about doing it again!
Fan freakin tasting video!! Thank you !!
One day , I will do a track day !!!
Many thanks Todd! I highly recommend it. It's the greatest way to really find out what your bike can do!
“Did you kick him” 😂 lol
Haha! Yeah that made me laugh too! 😂
I was nearly knee down on the sofa ! Great vid
Haha! That's the spirit! Cheers Tim!
Great video, made me feel like i was there, racing down the track...
That’s exactly what i was hoping for! Definitely think the new camera setup gives a more immersive feel to the vids! 👍🏻
Don't think I could cope with that setup there! One warm up lap behind an instructor in UK then fill ya boots as much as you want! Still, another great video!
That would make a lot more sense to me. And for the cost here, you could probably opt for one to one instructor time in the UK. 🤦🏻♂️
I am too bloody impatient. I Hate waiting for anything, although the impending rant at yellow vest man will be worth the wait!
Me too! I planned it for wednesday, so that a few more people could join in than on my usual instant premiere nonsense. But now I want to do it immediately!! 😂 Good things come to those who wait!
@@AndyManCam your viewing figures are looking pretty good. The channel is doing well!
Just woke up. It’s 4:27am here in south eastern Australia. Not going back to sleep now. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Geez that FZ 1 hammers with the Man Cam piloting. Probably, however, not the wisest choice of vids to view immediately prior to taking my wife out on the GS for a coffee then lunch run in the countryside. Self- control, me thinks. One of your best in regards to providing the viewer with an armchair adrenaline burst. Pops & crackles from your pipes were just an added bonus.👍🏍🇦🇺
Cheers Russell! And thanks for the dedication mate! Apologise to your lady wife for the charged riding experience! 😂
Was looking forward to this and it has moved a day later!
Nooooo! It was always Wednesday! I thought that, unlike usually, I’d give everybody a bit more warning!! 😂
Track days are alot of fun. The FZ1 does quite well on track.
It does VERY well on track! I thought that everybody was going to be quickr, with all their power and torque! SHe's a champ!
@@AndyManCam The KTM seemed to pull away from the corners on the start of the straights a bit quicker than the Four, but otherwise cornered really well - new tyres properly scrubbed in!! Great to watch, thanks very much! I think the FZ was quite a bit more agile than most of the others - well done!
@@AndyManCam I took mine to the track and your right. For a 2009 model bike they are very good. The one thing with a bike like this, [No ABS or Traction control] is very good tyres for traction. I have been very surprised by this bike, a little ripper for not a hole lot of dough. Thanks for your response. Cheers
Flags up, cuppa and cake ready, come on Andy we are waiting☕️🎂
🎉
Instructor taking corners one handed.
He was a bit of a mentalist! Slick tyres on wet track at the beginning!
Now that looks like a ton of fun mate.
It was brilliant mate! I'd love to do it again, just not with these guys!
l know i'm very late to this party but that was a fantastic video, good stuff boys 👍
Holy shite...you were going warp speed
That's just the camera angles! 😜
Great video 👌👏
Thanks very much Jo!
Andy, you need to do a vid round the Nurburgring
I know! It’s quite possible that this might actually happen this summer. Watch this Space!
yay for track days
I agree. Bigger yay for well run track days though!
@@AndyManCam never got to run one myself yet sadly
Our track in sth Is NZ has about 20 riders for the whole day run just for 1st timers.
That sounds much more like the way it should be done. These guys were money grabbing cowboys
I'm knackered just watching that, what a fantastic day spoiled a tad by the guy in blue. May I suggest your next modification for the FZ is a set of twin 50mm Brownings mounted on the forks for dispatching slower riders?
Haha! Yeah it was a bit of a workout! The Brownings sound like a Great accessory.
Great video Andy, very entertaining, I’ve done a track day at Donnington years ago, I would of been the grandad lol... still good fun though...
Haha! Nothing wrong with that mate! I just wish the organizers had divided things up better. Everybody has to start somewhere!! As long as it’s fun, that’s all that matters!!
Nice Vid Andy! :) Now you need to go to the "next level" type of track day, with an open pit lane!! :)
Absolutely Matt! I'll have to have a word with the Rehm guys that you emailed to me. They look good, but pretty much booked out for the rest of this year!
Great video, watched it twice, well done.
Cheers! Glad it was worth a second look 👀
Which vanucci jacket is that? Love the orange !! Great job covering the track day!!
Thanks Walter! It’s the Art XVII. You can find it here: goo.gl/hNbkCr
Good video. You were probably the fastest rider there not counting the instructors who know the track.
The delays would have really hacked me off having paid 255€ and ended up a few sessions short. Definitely one to avoid.
Don't get rid of your FZ1n just yet it seemed to perform very well. You were all over Shaun. I thought he would have been over the horizon gone.
Cheers Alex! I'm glad it seemed that way. Me and Shaun were certainly pushing away from our group, given the chance! Shame that it ended prematurely as I was just starting to really get a feel for the track and the new tyres!
Hey Andy,
Great video, fantastic footage and audio👍🏍🎥🎙.
I’ve gotta say that the system used to control the riding was atrocious. Stay behind an instructor, slower riders out at the same time, decibel readings 🤔.
You’ve gotta come out to Australia and ride here. In NSW the track days here are set up Newcomers, Moderate, Intermediate and Fast. You go out in your designated group and simply go as fast as you can. No passing into corners and watch for yellow flags. Come in when you see the 🏁. They’re awesome.
At least it dried up and you had no worries with track conditions.
Cheers.
Thanks Peter! Yeah at least it wasn’t a total loss! 😉 I agree that the system just didn’t work. My theory also is that by forbidding overtaking in the novice sessions, people don’t know how to do it safely at high speed in the faster free sessions. Oh well. I guess I’ll just have to come down there and try yours! 😜
You guys need a No Limits trackday, you'll have a bloomin ball! :-)
Absolutely. Maybe when I’m over next time, i should try and hook something up.
@@AndyManCam aye,you'll find it much less frustrating
The last thing you need on track is being angry and frustrated!! 😂
Can you please tell me what communication are you using ?! The voice is superb clear ! I'm searching for somaething like this !
That's actually the audio from the video cameras. Although the audio through the intercoms was also good with the HD Intercom feature turned on. I had a Sena 10C Evo and Shaun had a Sena 30K. With the 10C Evo you can actually record the intercom audio too. SENA 10C EVO: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/480359/#/27945,3255,0
looks you had a great time👍
We did thanks! In between the annoying traffic moments! But the good bits were really good!
The track seems to be fun, with a lot of fast corners.. sad that some ppl ride 80km/h on a track.. experienced the same once... very frustrating 😅
It was DEEPLY frustrating! If you divided the good laps by the money we paid, it worked out about 100€ a lap! 🙈😭
Great video buddy! I want to head to a track asap!
That’s the spirit! Cheers!!
Angels high, Jerry is coming out of the sun, break, break, break... ooo, chips ;-)
alot of people told me that I spent too much money on my 2003 fz1 I totally disagree to me it was worth every single penny
But the 2003 is a whole other bike! 😂 I hope you didnt pay FZ1 prices for an FZS1000? Although both pretty cheap and both pretty awesome! 😃
FZS and FZ1 are 2 underrated bikes
I totally agree. Yamaha nailed the platform completely! Except for that dodgy throttle response, it's a pretty much perfect bike.
AndyManCam Mine is ok now 😉 Just need to sort the flies
i enjoyed it mate.... good job :)
Many thanks Steve!
I've been looking forward to this
Me too! Sorry it's taken so long! Other important stuff was getting in the way. But good important stuff! See you there!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this bud. Seems we are similar in that I can turn left really well, yet not so good right!!
Will get a track day done soon. I just dont want to end up throwing the bike at the scenery!
I'd also ne a bit annoyed to if I went somewhere that was organised like that.
Can understand the frustration.
Haha! In my defense, the long sweeping Bernd was a lefty! 😂
My instructor told me right handed people can turn left well and left handed people turn right well (generally) because of dominant arms 🤷🏻♂️
... ps I meant the session camera you have on other vlogs
Yeah I have never been on a trackday with bikes but have been carting and it just felt like milking money tbh, too many people at once. Looked fun where it was fast though ,good vid as always
Shame isn’t it. Especially as it is so expensive. The search goes on for a better event
So weird organization... Slow guys pushed above their limits and fast ones are just bored... Anyways, was good to see the familiar face on screen :D
I know right. It made no sense to have such a broad mix.
Proof indeed you don't have to spend £12-15K or more to be in the game.... great stuff AMG in this video and in the TLR one.
Absolutely! It’s more about the loose nut behind the bars than how many ponies are in the stable! 😜
Watched all of it.
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed it? !
Great video, and nice riding.Must admit feared for you both when groups were mixed up, different skill levels etc.
Interested to hear what you thought of the new tyres?
More of this plz 🤜⚡🤛
Gladly! Just need to get some finance to pay for the next one!! 😄
I'm guessing you give the Roadtec 01 a 👍🏼 for road and casual track days?...
Absolutely yes! It gave me no surprises and seemed to wear/perform very predictably and reliably. I was told by the guy that fitted them, that track days in temps of more than 25 degrees C would be a little more sketchy as the tyre would overheat too quickly. But for this day, they were perfect. It was also raining on the way there and there were no surprises there either.
Hi Andrew
I've whatched the Duke's video the other day, but have yet to watch this one, soon will. My impression from the Duke's video is your a lot quicker, not bad for FZ 👌😜
Haha! You'll have to wait and see!
Well andy n likable not the joy yuz where having ....but blooooooody well filmed excellent. ..👍
Thank you very much C&D! It was still a lot of fun! For half the price, I'd have taken it all on the chin!
🍿 🥤 🥤 🍿 Anyone want an ice cream while we wait?
Choc coated please, dark choc....
Oooooh, yes please! Caramel crunch for me please!
5 groups at once on that track? daaamn... thats crowdy. Been once on Snettertone and we had just one group per session. Truth be told that group was like 12 ppl but still..
I totally agree. I don’t really know what they were thinking. I was told (after my complaint) that there were actually 27 riders on track at once and that was ‚perfectly acceptable‘. To my ears that’s 27 x 250€ = 6750€ for a half day! Cher-ching! 🤑
Great video Andy , what track is it
Thanks Kev! It’s Bilster Berg. Absolutely brilliant track.
Thinking of getting a FZ1N as a first bike, i have alot of motorcross and karting experience and i`ve ridden some fast bikes before so i know what it means to have 150 bph under your seat. Would you recommend it as a first bike? I`m planning of using it as a daily commute bike to work and to tour some miles in the weekends with the occasional long trip over the freeway.
I`m really up the fence about picking the naked version or the faired one since i don`t want to get sick of the wind blasting my body on the highway, but it just looks so much better as a naked bike :)
Yeah definitely. The long 1st gear and relatively soft torque curve will be gentle on you, but the beans are all there up top when you’re ready to go looking for them! I‘m a big naked fan but i don’t do much motorway miles or commute. I just love the clean looks and the quiet Air!
@@AndyManCam
Thanks! I was really looking for a FZ1, but now i`ve seen the Triump Speed Triple and now i can`t make up my mind!
Oh wel, guess it`s going to be a day full of test riding as soon as i have my license :)
Ready for an oil change now then 🙈👍 Great riding, I could have beat the blue bike on my 650 Strom ffs 🤣
Haha! Na, it wasn't that bad! Didn't even visit the rev limiter! You could have beaten the blue guy on a Sinnis Adventure!
Swapping an FZ1 for a SDGT was the daftest thing I ever did! 😢
Haha! Couldn’t be two more different machines!!
I have been to a few trackdays, but none of them organize this way. Doesn't look super enticing. Hope you had fun.
Thankfully, we still did Charly! But yes I agree, the format was a bit weird. It would work, if the skill levels were better organised and a few less riders on Track. But as soon as one or two people were too slow, the whole session suffered. Mainly because of having to keep in our groups. Though on the other side of the coin, the free sessions were the ones that had all of the accidents and once again, spoiled it for everyone else! I complained and was told that it's always been like that and that it's my problem, not theirs. 😂
@@AndyManCam I get it. I have been to two different types in France. First was with an instructer, but you were basically doing exercises in groups in the morning, and the afternoon was free driving per skill group. And the second one was just free driving all day long, still based on your skill. Was a lot of fun. But now, with the Ducati, i don't feel super confident going to the track, if i drop it, ouch my wallet haha
@@AndyManCam In my opinion the problem wasn't the skill level it was the bad release to the track in our last stint. Missing our instructor we left after the slowest group and our instructor keeps behind instead of overtake. If we had left as the first group and everything would have been okay?
Ha! Another AMC video where he shows us how things are done ;)!
Cheers mate! Glad you think so!
@@AndyManCam Quick question: I don't know whether this is a feature or a problem. The gearbox on my fz1n feels sort of notchy and It doesnt shift smoothly like on my other motorcycle as in, the gear lever needs the same amount of force but clicks into place and I find it hard to rev match and ride because my shifts aren't as quick. Does your FZ1-N have a similar feel?
Hay Andy. Am blitzing your vids getting inspired to working on my fazer600. >Going on ebay to look at tale tydies - tail tidy's.. cheers
Absolutely terrifying. The bloke on the FZ1 made you a mobile chicane. Even a Yaris sped by. I have seen postie bikes go faster.
Haha! Yeah, the Yaris bothered me the most! Still, no-one died, so we did that right! No point smashing it around at full pelt on the first time. Next time we'll be quicker.
Hmm, starting to consider the quickshifter, seems to work perfect. Still the Healtech? Only downpoint with a FZ1 is the lack of groundclearance from the pegs, would be an issue fot track days. Fortunately I have a R1 2003 for trackdays.
Love the edits!
I now have a Ducati multistrada 1000 DS, and im looking at an fz1, i read that a lot of people find the fz1 lacking midrange and torque, do you think that too? Or is it just compared to the mt09's of today etc?
Thanks Nick! I had no trouble with it mate. Sure, compared to the MT-09 and the Dukes etc.. it's not as grunty. It's also not as strong as my CB1000R, but it still had more than enough power for me to keep up with TLR and his mates on their Dukes!
any advice on tracking the FZ1?
Not really, but I'm no expert! Just make sure everything is in good order, don't be afraid to nudge the rev limiter to find the real power and have fun!
Cool video, gotta work on that back tire though;)
Thanks Kyle. The pegs were on the floor mate! No more working to be done! TBH it'S pretty standard for the 190/55 profiles not to get to the edge. 😝 Plus it's not like I was the slowest on the track that day!!
@@AndyManCam strange, I have an fz1s with stock pegs and im able to lean the bike over and get the entire tire scrubbed. I have 0 strips on my rear tire and have never scrapped. I do know yoy have lowered pegs though.
I'll bet that you have the 'standard' 190/50 profile rear. The less sharp profile makes it easier to get to the edge than with a more crowned 190/55. Also sportier rubber tends to be easier to get to the edge of than sports touring boots. I got to the edge of the Bridgestons S21's my CB1000R came with in the first gentle weekend. But try as I might, I can't reach the edges of the Avon Spirit ST's.
@@AndyManCam nope I am running 190/55 road 5 touring tires:)
@@kylena7533 With standard footpegs and long hero-blobs?
Yeah that looked like a shitshow but I'm glad you got a handful of rapid laps in somewhere
I agree. At the very least, the good still outweighed the bad.
Hi Andy, loved the vid. Can I ask you please what session camera do you have on your handlebars as Ive been told that a session 4 will pick up all handlebar vibrations? TIA
Cheers Steve. It’s a Hero5 session mate. The RAM mounts seem to help a bit with the vibrations. Sadly any camera will pick up a fair bit of buzz.
Kenny G on the headset 🤣
Gotta have ma Jams!
Hi Andy just about to watch your track day not being able to put my faker to the limits on our roads, was you impressed with the bike on the track
Cheers Simon, hope you enjoyed it! I was VERY impressed mate!
Just noticed I put faker instead of fazer ,what a knob lol
AndyManCam yes mate loved the video , like all your videos very entertaining 👍
Wow! Looks... Wow! I wanna do that too... Some day :)
Thanks Lars! it was! I'd recommend a session on track, you can really see what your bike is capable of! And it doesn't have to be about top speed. YOu can just use all of the road and get those technical sections perfect, without anybody coming the other way!! Plus the surface was beautiful.
What a strange format, I done a couple of trackdays last year at my home circuit Knockhill in Scotland. It was an open pitlane so you could have as many laps as you wanted over the day, you didnt have to follow any instructor or anything. Out of interest Andy, what tyre pressures were you running once it dried out? I have Metzeler Z8's and the local club racer advised 32psi front & 30psi rear, felt great to me,
Very strange. Open pitlane would be awesome!! I actually had the standard street pressures as i knew that we wouldn’t be going full pelt on the straights. So 36/42.
Grumpy bugger but funny as always
Haha! Cheers Nick, I aim to please!
What tires youre using?
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
Is the FZ1 in this video in stock condition besides the exhaust or are there any more substantial engine mods installed? I was wondering since I have a quite a bit tuned up -09 FZ1-S, which pushes 147hp / 102Nm from the rear wheel, that bike is a screamer out of corners. Stupid amounts of low end torque and at higher RPM's the acceleration is pretty much on par with the proper sport bikes of the day.
Pretty much. I have a BMC Filter and a quickshifter. Otherwise all stock.
@@AndyManCam Andy, I thought you had bought the equipment to re-flash your beast, did you change your mind? Best thing I ever did to the old Blue Meanie, made it smoother and better the way it should have come from Yamaha.
The FZ1 looks every bit as capable as the bikes you've been testing recently. Can't see why you'd chop it in. Is the pilot making the KTM & Duke look bad or the FZ good 🤔
Hard to say Ian! I think the bike is certainly just an extremely good machine for its age and cost. The fuelling, despite my best efforts, is still a let down though. Kills me a bit when I come on to the throttle way too late, because I’m trying to be SO gentle with the transition from off to on. ECU flashing isn’t an option for me, so bit lost for how to make this bike truly perfect.
@@AndyManCam sadly fueling seems to be an issue on most bikes these days. Could be a case of better the devil you know.
Pity about the shit organisation but at least you had some fun and rode away after ;)
Huge shame. Sadly kind of puts me off trying another organization here in Germany, in case that’s just the way it is here. But the good bits were really good!
What year is your bike?
It’s a 2006. First round of the FZ1‘s.
Looks like you both had fun despite the rubbish management of the event. Stupid having such a huge variance of abilities on the track at one time. More about them making money than giving you the maximum track time. I hope you voiced your complaints.
Absolutely! Having TLR to banter with made the whole thing a lot more enjoyable too. I'd have been in a real black cloud otherwise!! 😂