NormanW Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 The fun starts in a few weeks. Will it be Guy Martin's year? With the Ulster Grand Prix under their belt, who will be tops come 26th May? Bruce Anstey, Guy Martin, Keith Amor, William Dunlop, Michael Dunlop, Gary Johnston, Cameron Donald? http://www.iomtt.com/tt-2012.aspx Keep those good times rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 yes yes yes and YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS! God i love this time of year and Guy Martin deserves it the most. Wonder if there will be much coverage of the 650 class and electric bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks Norm ! Love the TT & use to watch it via Dukes vids every year. Do they ever televise it on Euro-sport etc? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaypsychos Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think some guy called John Mcguiness might want his name thrown in there aswell!! Michael Dunlop looks very strong, although I kinda hope Guy Martin does get his first win at the TT.. Does anyone know if UBC will have live coverage?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED21 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hoping Mr. Martin finally gets a win this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I remember the days I used to ride my Honda VFR400RR back home and couldn't wait to get off it because I was frozen to the core even on sunny days 555. I didn't ride like this though as I was only 18 many many moons ago. hehe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wODBNP0IpQc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawapower Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I remember the days I used to ride my Honda VFR400RR back home and couldn't wait to get off it because I was frozen to the core even on sunny days 555. I didn't ride like this though as I was only 18 many many moons ago. hehe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wODBNP0IpQc That is amazing these bikers have no fear, would love to be there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Edited April 17, 2012 by karlos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Blast from the past but these were the years when I was entranced by the TT (80's-90's) Joey Dunlop... RIP... won it 26 times http://www.joeydunlop.co.uk/ This video was on-board a Honda V4 RS850R One thing that always amazed me aside from the sheer speed that they maintain through villages basically flying between walls of concrete & stone which make it all look even faster..... is the shady spots in the tree covered sections. I can only imagine how tricky that makes it at those speeds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmCYy3gXBIw 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 What about Ian Hutchinson coming back after injury. 5 wins in 2010 !! These guys are gods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 What about Ian Hutchinson coming back after injury. 5 wins in 2010 !! These guys are gods. Yeh yer reet there man. Don't forget to breathe while watching this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90J0hX04e-M&feature=related 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c18gmr Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 TT closer to the edge is a good watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 TT closer to the edge is a good watch Yer reet there man. I've got the film in HD and have watched it about 700 times - brilliant! What I've noticed about it is, Guy Martin doesn't hold back his language at all does he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Makes BURA on an ER6N (or any bike for that matter) look like kiddies stuff, can you imagine the skill that goes into setting a bike up for this type of race - the variables are enormous and so are the balls to do it, ah those were the days - fond memories and some sad ones too Edited April 18, 2012 by smedly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aitch52 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thanks for posting, absolutely incomparable riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbradsby Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I remember the days I used to ride my Honda VFR400RR back home and couldn't wait to get off it because I was frozen to the core even on sunny days 555. I didn't ride like this though as I was only 18 many many moons ago. hehe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wODBNP0IpQc that's some of the sic'est video I've ever seen, as well as the most skillful and courageous riders imaginable. seriously, if those guys lose it, they'll be reduced to throbbing gristle and they know it. still they pin it. that is open-eyed, face-to-face with, and flipping off & laughing at the reaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbradsby Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 What I've noticed about it is, Guy Martin doesn't hold back his language at all does he? ya, ok... I think I might need subtitles :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 For me you need smell, noise and all things mechanical for it to be a 'motorbike' man. Nice looking bike - the winner mind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=I6dCR5Eht5M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) For me you need smell, noise and all things mechanical for it to be a 'motorbike' man. Nice looking bike - the winner mind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=I6dCR5Eht5M Mr Dunlop is riding an electric Factory Honda bike this year, should be interesting to see how the Honda fairs against the TTXGP bike, but lacking atmosphere, whizzzzz, buzzzzzz, swoooshhhhh Edited April 22, 2012 by karlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Wey heyyyyyyyy! http://www.iomtt.com/News/2012/05/26/Farquhar-and-Molyneux-top-first-practice-session-times-at-2012-TT.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Ohhh i'm signed up to the live database now In the words of Ren and Stimpy "Happy happy joy joy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I just checked out the 'lightweight' class and have seen that the Kawasaki 650 is 15mph up on the Suzuki 650. Of course the Kawasaki Lap times will be faster, as Kawasaki have all the best riders. However, a straight line blast goes to show that this little 650 kawasaki is capable of blowing the socks off of the SV, coming home at a stonking 139.70mph down the Grandstand Straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) I remember the days I used to ride my Honda VFR400RR back home and couldn't wait to get off it because I was frozen to the core even on sunny days 555. I didn't ride like this though as I was only 18 many many moons ago. hehe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wODBNP0IpQc that's some of the sic'est video I've ever seen, as well as the most skillful and courageous riders imaginable. seriously, if those guys lose it, they'll be reduced to throbbing gristle and they know it. still they pin it. that is open-eyed, face-to-face with, and flipping off & laughing at the reaper. I see that they have made some improvements to fence at Sulby Glenn hotel. When I was there in 2007 it was a hemp rope. Here is a photo (one of many) I took of the bikes coming real close. 190+ mph. Sulby Glen is the fasted part of the circuit. Edited May 28, 2012 by Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The big day today, TT races start. TV coverage on ITV4 via the iplayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 i wish it was, but it's not avaliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 i wish it was, but it's not avaliable Hi,why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 i wish it was, but it's not avaliable Yes it is i've started to watch it already. You need a proxy to access the iplayer but plenty of advice on the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I use a free proxy that is a simple run and install download. Feel free to PM me for it. I watch all UK tv programs through it with no probs. Works fine on my laptop but I Pad is not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I use a free proxy that is a simple run and install download. Feel free to PM me for it. I watch all UK tv programs through it with no probs. Works fine on my laptop but I Pad is not so good. I'll send you a PM now, however i'm using a TOR and can view the site, as well as the BBC's but in the isle of man tt tab it's states 'unavaliable'....... PM coming your way Karl, please please please, no results in this thread for a few more days lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I use a free proxy that is a simple run and install download. Feel free to PM me for it. I watch all UK tv programs through it with no probs. Works fine on my laptop but I Pad is not so good. I'll send you a PM now, however i'm using a TOR and can view the site, as well as the BBC's but in the isle of man tt tab it's states 'unavaliable'....... PM coming your way Karl, please please please, no results in this thread for a few more days lol Hi, in your mailbox now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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