Yeah Baby
Richard and Ron from Maxton Engineering came over to Peel during the day to have a look at my rear shock. On closer inspection i had no sag on the rear at all. He adjusted what he could and soon found that we had run out of adjustment. So we took the Shock out
They serviced it and found that i was bottoming out the shock despite having a heavier spring already installed. They check what they had with them and unfortunately they didnt ave the even heavier spring with them.
They changed a few internal settings and changed my ride height. We also changed the front slightly to compensate for the changes at the rear. All Data logged and away to the grandstand we went.
The weather was overcast but clear. The roads were also dry except for the odd river across the road. I found on the way over to the grandstand i was starting to get excited for the nights riding i had ahead. So i had to remind myself that tonight was the first nights riding and to take it steady.
It was soon time for me to take off Bray Hill. I was held up by the guy how made a better start off the line. I soon over took him by Alexandra Drive. I got round Bradden bridge and got my head down. I was soon over taking more. I was noticing that there were a lot of people taking it real steady. I practiced a few things that John Barton taught me and they worked. Which was good.
I came through the Grandstand for lap 2 and once through Bray Hill i caught up with Jules Croft again like last year around Quarter Bridge. I thought here we go again. I followed him through Union Mills and over took him by the Post Office. I soon caught Maria Costello at Greeba but it took me till Ballacraine to pass her. She is quick once on the gas.
The rest of the lap went well. I did have to slow for an accident on the left after Gutheries. I hope the lad is alright.
I was happy to find that i lapped at 108 and 109mph, for my first 2 laps of 08, well happy considering that the track had rivers in places and greesy through Glen Helen.
Lets hope tonight goes better again
Laters
airtimebill
