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Offline iomtt9

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Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT
« on: September 02, 2014, 11:35:01 PM »
Back from the IOM Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT. Just like to say a big thanks to all friends and people who helped in many ways. A big mention to Chris (Kit Kat) Cowper who came all the way from OZ to help. As most of you will know the Honda 500/4 finished 22nd and 4th in its class,with an average speed of 94.645 MPH with a fastest lap of 96.384 MPH and a fuel stop, and the little 350/4 with 34 BHP expired from lack of oil at Water works on the last lap, i suppose not bad with a top speed of 99 MPH down Sulby and 99 MPH past the Grandstand,and an average speed of 82.451 MPH. Came away with a Bronze Replica. Once again thanks to all.
Col.

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Re: Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2014, 12:27:44 AM »
I was there and watched you run. Your bike sounds awesome! Your 4 into 4 really screams and has given me ideas for my next 550 project waiting in the wings.  I think I was at Hillberry when you ran the 500 and probably have video of you. I know I have some video in the paddok as well. I'm still in Ireland and will post up video when I get home and find the time to edit 4 hours of video! Congradulations on a fine run and a beautiful machine. Anybody that rides the TT course desirves a lot of credit.

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Re: Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2014, 03:19:37 AM »
4th in class in the 500 is not to be sneezed at especially when you look at what you were up against, Well done Colin.  8)

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Re: Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2014, 09:06:22 AM »
Awesome Colin. I think you folks are nuts running that but you have my admiration anyway!  ;)

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Re: Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2014, 04:51:57 PM »
Well done Col.
Looking forward to seeing you January.
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Re: Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2014, 12:12:22 PM »
well done, a 96 mph lap is something to be proud of!

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Re: Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2014, 02:30:05 AM »
Here's a clip from youtube, Col is the second bike at 4 mins 58 secs then he overtakes.

http://youtu.be/i0ZtXme8es0

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« Last Edit: September 09, 2014, 02:33:32 AM by Sam Green Racing »
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike