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    Published on 15-03-2012 10:37 PM

    by Published on 12-07-2010 05:03 PM

    We have created a new Site Sponsors Forum where RATs preferred businesses can post their items for sale, submit product info etc
    There is plenty of scope for competition between these Sponsors ...
    by Published on 14-04-2010 01:01 PM

    We have taken a decision that as administrators of this site, we will no longer be booking Trackdays.

    We have been booking Trackdays on this site for a bit over three years and for the most part we got it right in that we didn’t let too many people down.
    We took our responsibility of handling other people’s money incredible seriously and we take this opportunity to thank those who entrusted us with their cash.

    The reason for our decision to halt our involvement in booking Trackdays is quite simple; we no longer have the time. It has become increasingly difficult to juggle our responsibilities with our Family, jobs and booking Trackdays. Both John and myself looked at our effort in the arranging the April Trackdays and felt it was below par but in reality there is nothing either of us could change in regard to our efforts for the site in April because of both of our work commitments. Both of us have high pressure jobs and the hours both of us are putting in at work at the moment is taking its toll so something has to go. ...
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    I decided to stiffen up my stock GSXR Steering Damper today by replacing the stock 10W oil to 15W oil. This is a good compromise for street and track although I might further increase it to 20W in the future. (for track riding)
    Firstly you will need a couple of litres of 15W fork oil. The damper requires only a fraction of this but we required 2 litres to fully submerge the damper while we filled it. This will guarantee that no air will be in the damper once refilled.
    Once you have removed the damper from your bike you will have to locate and remove the filler screw. You will require a 2.5mm allen key to remove it. ...