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by tarche2
Wed Jun 20, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Andalucia FE review
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Andalucia FE review

Euro I'd user FE again for sure. The do annoying sh!t but actually you con't knock it. UK I do tend to stick with NL. I thought Andalucia was alright …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

Fair enough I don't think I missed the point. Most trackdayers are not racers. 2 our of 3 or 4 groups are novice or inters right. Yeah the special mo…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

You are missing the point, racers are also track day riders and a lot of fast trackday riders aint racers, point is modern calipers are no better (or…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

If we ever get on track at the same time you are more than welcome to try my full HPK setup, its frightening how good they are. If you are booking a …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:03 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

Well we removed the ABS on Grants ZX10R and S1000RR and Craigs R1 2cr, trust me they are not great standard calipers and dont don't get me started on…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Which Tyres?
Replies: 15
Views: 1522

Re: Which Tyres?

Guys, Todays road tyres are far better than the race rubber I used in 2001, Ive run 1.41's at Cadwell on Pilot power 2ct front and 3 rear, set the bi…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

Is that due to ABS and linked brakes? Or are they just crap? My understanding is the brakes are not crap they just lack feel due to the abs pump. Wel…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

Pads like tyres are also a personal choice. Some people like strong initial bite, which EBC pads tend to give. Others prefer a more progressive feel.…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:50 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

Pads like tyres are also a personal choice. Some people like strong initial bite, which EBC pads tend to give. Others prefer a more progressive feel.…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

Another thing to look out for is that the brembos at £68 are 1. real there are loads of fakes about and 2. not just for one caliper. They are normall…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: advise appreciated
Replies: 13
Views: 1567

Re: advise appreciated

I would spend on the suspension before doing anything else - Maxton are brilliant i have experience of their work and it unbelievable how much faster…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Which Tyres?
Replies: 15
Views: 1522

Re: Which Tyres?

Dunlops D211's or 212's. Epic tyres on dry fast road riding and amazing on track when yo drop pressures to 22psi hot in the rear. Love Ntecs.
by tarche2
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:08 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track day front pads
Replies: 40
Views: 2080

Re: Track day front pads

I've run standard, SBS RS, Bendix and now run Carbone Lorraine SBK5 on my 4c8. Standard don't have enough stopping power. SBS RS have loads of initial…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Decat help
Replies: 26
Views: 2035

Re: Decat help

Will they both fit standard headers and my pipes??? Guessing yes but double checking akra not going to fit to your stock headers, you wont't fit it t…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: advise appreciated
Replies: 13
Views: 1567

Re: advise appreciated

I've done both routes on mine. I'd do the FT flash. Does more than the pc and the maps were very similar but my bike is far better after the FT with a…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Brembo RCS Master cylinder reservoir
Replies: 5
Views: 1195

Re: Brembo RCS Master cylinder reservoir

Nope it's a different size at each end of the pipe you need the reservoir. I got caught out with this when I bought mine last year.
by tarche2
Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:22 am
Forum: TV / Game Room / PC & Tech Help
Topic: The Evil Within 2
Replies: 6
Views: 2470

Re: The Evil Within 2

Still enjoying this ! Yeah I get the Mrs moaning if I'm on my PS4 and not watching sh!te TV with her although I'm still sat next to her as we have tw…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: TV / Game Room / PC & Tech Help
Topic: The Evil Within 2
Replies: 6
Views: 2470

Re: The Evil Within 2

I got stuck on the first game and my pride wouldn't let me turn the difficulty down :lol: Hahahaha we've all been there. I have so little time to gam…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Best place for brake disc bolts(standards)
Replies: 12
Views: 1199

Re: Best place for brake disc bolts(standards)

Gotta love the internet :lol:
by tarche2
Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:52 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: Cleaning up Titanium
Replies: 8
Views: 410

Re: Cleaning up Titanium

The manual for Akra cans says use WD40 for titanium cans.
by tarche2
Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Tyres/suggestyions
Replies: 26
Views: 2164

Re: Tyres/suggestyions

RS10's are amazing, except the rear on mine was square at 600 running in miles, whether they have altered them since I dont know, I use (and a lot of…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Best place for brake disc bolts(standards)
Replies: 12
Views: 1199

Re: Best place for brake disc bolts(standards)

Stainless is not strong enough for brake components unless you use A4 yacht fittings. The normal cheap Chinese A2 stainless is utter rubbish. All my …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Tyres/suggestyions
Replies: 26
Views: 2164

Re: Tyres/suggestyions

Hi all, Proud new owner of 2017 model in blue. Having owned the last 2 models this one surpasses them both on looks, noise and style. Ive been off bi…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: TV / Game Room / PC & Tech Help
Topic: The Evil Within 2
Replies: 6
Views: 2470

Re: The Evil Within 2

The Evil Within 2 is down to £20 on games Webby and on Amazon prime :dance: It's got a very early resident evil & silent hill feel about it . The dem…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Best place for brake disc bolts(standards)
Replies: 12
Views: 1199

Re: Best place for brake disc bolts(standards)

Bought some a while back for £ 0.99 each, can't find them now for less than over 2 quid ffs Anyone know anywhere that sells them at a decent price? S…login to view the rest of this post