Isle of Man TT

CC Cowboy · July 13th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Discovery HD is running coverage of the Isle of Man tonight, Monday, at 9:00.

CC Cowboy · July 13th, 2009, 07:04 PM

That show rocked. The rest will be on next Sunday night, then the final show on the following Monday. If you missed it, you missed it.

backinthesaddleagain · July 13th, 2009, 07:33 PM

damn CC only on in high def here. might have to go out and get the high def tv.

father got a new 50" plasma this weekend. I watched 250 MX race on it - awesome seeing it in high def on a larger screen.

gitoy · July 14th, 2009, 01:44 AM

watching the practice sessions right now on my new plasma...these guys are going wot on public roads...

...131.5 mph on a 37.7 m road course...wished they'd close the roads here in palos verdes and see how fast i can run a lap on the 250...

karlosdajackal · July 14th, 2009, 03:53 AM

Saw it all already on Uk TV stations. Its worth watching. Lucky for me Ireland has a healthy road racing scene and they can and do close roads. Some of the guys racing the Isle of Man TT take part in most of these road races.

This one is just a few minutes from my home (Skerries 100), look how close the crowd is to the track/road
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25899546@N03/3687784800/
The difference between these races, is the TT is against the clock but this is an out and out race, so even more fun.

I bought a book by a photographer called "Hard Roads" Its, 120 odd pages of pictures and info about these guys and all the races. I think there incredible as most of these guys have real jobs and do this just for fun. In any other country it would be "too dangerous", but we get away with it here.

There is another race near me in September, my camera gear and I is likely to be going

SteveL · July 14th, 2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gitoy

watching the practice sessions right now on my new plasma...these guys are going wot on public roads...

...131.5 mph on a 37.7 m road course...wished they'd close the roads here in palos verdes and see how fast i can run a lap on the 250...

Yes 130+ mph average speed through villages and towns.
In 1935 the lap record was 80 mph average on a Rudge Ulster 500cc single, rigid rear frame girder forks single sided single leading shoe front brake and tyres that were very poor by today’s standard. These guys deserve a lot of respect.

Steve

billmi · July 14th, 2009, 07:41 AM

It's a shame the E1pc blew a motor at the first checkpoint. I think team Motoczysz would have significantly bested the other TTXGP teams otherwise.

Alex · July 14th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Great show! Really enjoyed it last night. I thought some of the HD footage was the best I've seen yet of the TT. DVR is set to record the next two episodes as well...

CC Cowboy · July 14th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Alex, I had a guy here today putting in a new AC unit for the upstairs. He was looking at the bikes in the garage and told me he rode a Harley and just passed a BMW, that he got from his father, down to his son. I thought that was a nice story and wanted to share it with you in case you had a son who might, some day, deserve a free BMW from his dad. Maybe a helmet that fits too.

Alex · July 14th, 2009, 01:44 PM

The little meathead is growing into that helmet faster than we'd ever expect. With any luck, I can keep the BMW in serviceable condition long enough for that transfer to happen. Though for some reason those classic BMW's have styling that looks good decades later, and I'm not so sure many of today's models will have the same staying power...

backinthesaddleagain · July 14th, 2009, 09:23 PM

saw a R90/S getting gassed up. The orange sunburst - timeless look with the quarter fairing.

Postiez · July 14th, 2009, 09:42 PM

I missed it!?

torrent link? is that ok here?

bogdanb · July 14th, 2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiez

I missed it!?

torrent link? is that ok here?

I could give a link to some previous movies, if it is not against the rules.

Alex · July 14th, 2009, 11:28 PM

It's being replayed a bunch of times the rest of this week on that channel, if folks get DiscoveryHD.

gitoy · July 20th, 2009, 12:10 PM

getting ready to rrrrumble!!!!

KJohnson21 · July 20th, 2009, 12:16 PM

What network, time?

Alex · July 20th, 2009, 12:24 PM

DiscoveryHD, 9 PM tonight (not sure if that is Eastern, though)

Link to the schedule on their site

kkim · July 20th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

DiscoveryHD, 9 PM tonight (not sure if that is Eastern, though)

Link to the schedule on their site

seems to be eastern time (at least for the feed we get in Hawaii, as it's on at 3pm HST). Thanks for the heads up.

adouglas · September 14th, 2009, 06:24 PM

This is the most amazing motorcycle video you'll ever see, and in HD too.

This is the last great true road race... No guardrails, blasting through real towns at 160+ mph.

Classic European road racing in the grand tradition.

Absolutely incredible.

Tune in.

Racer x · September 14th, 2009, 06:54 PM

I went to the TT in 2008 . It was the best time of my life . To see in in person is a definite bucket list item .I don't have discovery HD. and it is 10:00 damn it

k-os · September 14th, 2009, 06:58 PM

Just got done watching it tonight. Always entertaining, and now a Twist The Throttle episode is on!

July 13th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#1
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Isle of Man TT Discovery HD is running coverage of the Isle of Man tonight, Monday, at 9:00. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 13th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	That show rocked. The rest will be on next Sunday night, then the final show on the following Monday. If you missed it, you missed it. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 14th, 2009, 01:44 AM	#4
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	watching the practice sessions right now on my new plasma...these guys are going wot on public roads......131.5 mph on a 37.7 m road course...wished they'd close the roads here in palos verdes and see how fast i can run a lap on the 250...

July 14th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#8
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Great show! Really enjoyed it last night. I thought some of the HD footage was the best I've seen yet of the TT. DVR is set to record the next two episodes as well... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 14th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Alex, I had a guy here today putting in a new AC unit for the upstairs. He was looking at the bikes in the garage and told me he rode a Harley and just passed a BMW, that he got from his father, down to his son. I thought that was a nice story and wanted to share it with you in case you had a son who might, some day, deserve a free BMW from his dad. Maybe a helmet that fits too. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 13th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	damn CC only on in high def here. might have to go out and get the high def tv. father got a new 50" plasma this weekend. I watched 250 MX race on it - awesome seeing it in high def on a larger screen.

July 14th, 2009, 03:53 AM	#5
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	Saw it all already on Uk TV stations. Its worth watching. Lucky for me Ireland has a healthy road racing scene and they can and do close roads. Some of the guys racing the Isle of Man TT take part in most of these road races. This one is just a few minutes from my home (Skerries 100), look how close the crowd is to the track/road http://www.flickr.com/photos/25899546@N03/3687784800/ The difference between these races, is the TT is against the clock but this is an out and out race, so even more fun. I bought a book by a photographer called "Hard Roads" Its, 120 odd pages of pictures and info about these guys and all the races. I think there incredible as most of these guys have real jobs and do this just for fun. In any other country it would be "too dangerous", but we get away with it here. There is another race near me in September, my camera gear and I is likely to be going

July 14th, 2009, 07:41 AM	#7
billmi ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Palm Bay, FL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 82 XV750, 99 DR200SE, 04 DR200SE, 08 DR200SE, 95 EX250 Posts: 71	It's a shame the E1pc blew a motor at the first checkpoint. I think team Motoczysz would have significantly bested the other TTXGP teams otherwise.

July 14th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#10
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	The little meathead is growing into that helmet faster than we'd ever expect. With any luck, I can keep the BMW in serviceable condition long enough for that transfer to happen. Though for some reason those classic BMW's have styling that looks good decades later, and I'm not so sure many of today's models will have the same staying power... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 14th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#11
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	saw a R90/S getting gassed up. The orange sunburst - timeless look with the quarter fairing.

July 14th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#12
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	I missed it!? torrent link? is that ok here?

July 14th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#14
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It's being replayed a bunch of times the rest of this week on that channel, if folks get DiscoveryHD. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 20th, 2009, 12:10 PM	#15
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	isle of man tt tonite...don't miss it...or else getting ready to rrrrumble!!!!

July 20th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#16
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	What network, time? __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

July 20th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	DiscoveryHD, 9 PM tonight (not sure if that is Eastern, though) Link to the schedule on their site __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 14th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#19
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Isle of Man TT on Discovery HD right NOW This is the most amazing motorcycle video you'll ever see, and in HD too. This is the last great true road race... No guardrails, blasting through real towns at 160+ mph. Classic European road racing in the grand tradition. Absolutely incredible. Tune in.

September 14th, 2009, 06:54 PM	#20
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I went to the TT in 2008 . It was the best time of my life . To see in in person is a definite bucket list item .I don't have discovery HD. and it is 10:00 damn it

September 14th, 2009, 06:58 PM	#21
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	Just got done watching it tonight. Always entertaining, and now a Twist The Throttle episode is on!

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