September 3, 20187 yr Adam Raga's bike cuts out at the worst moment at the uk trialGP. He had to push the bike back to the paddock.
September 3, 20187 yr Oh wow, was that section 15 when he launched straight into the side of that rock? Thought he'd crushed his front wheel with that one!
September 3, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, v1nn1e said: Thought he'd crushed his front wheel with that one! I thought he's crushed his cojones!
September 3, 20187 yr All down to running out of time I think. I followed the GP for most of the sections but got bored watching Raga and Bou walking the sections for 20 minutes each time. I moved along a few sections and managed to beat the crowd and watch some brilliant rides. At section14 (I think) I watched Raga turn up to the gate, nod to the official and ride the section without even a glance at it, indicating the last 2 were running very short of time, Bou did the same. Raga had the big off on the next section. Overall a brilliant event, my first world round, but I was disappointed to find no trade stands in evidence apart from 2 food vans, a beer stand and 4? dealers vans with some new bikes on display. Asking one of the vendors why there were no trade stands It was hinted that the cost was prohibitive. No T shirts to buy, no riding gear etc. etc. Compared to MotoGP or MotoX events it was a pretty poor show on that front.
September 3, 20187 yr Author How does running out of time affect fuel management? No time to check level?
September 4, 20187 yr you are not allowed to re fuel out on the course so would have required a return to pits. Also to run as low as possible is a weight thing i guess?
September 4, 20187 yr 5 hours ago, nigel dabster said: you are not allowed to re fuel out on the course so would have required a return to pits. Also to run as low as possible is a weight thing i guess? No front teeth will also be a weight saving
September 4, 20187 yr I dont think its fuel related. A bike running low on fuel always gasps for a while before cutting completely, this stopped with absolutely no warning. Sounds more like ignition to me
September 4, 20187 yr Initially I thought the lanyard must have become separated. It didn't pink which you would expect with it running out of fuel but most of us don't rev it that hard , maybe it doesnt pink if it runs out quickly on main jet
September 5, 20187 yr On 03/09/2018 at 9:34 PM, chaser said: Overall a brilliant event, my first world round, but I was disappointed to find no trade stands in evidence apart from 2 food vans, a beer stand and 4? dealers vans with some new bikes on display. Asking one of the vendors why there were no trade stands It was hinted that the cost was prohibitive. No T shirts to buy, no riding gear etc. etc. Compared to MotoGP or MotoX events it was a pretty poor show on that front. Same thoughts here. I've never been to any kind of sporting event where there was literally no merchandise or gear you could buy!
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