James Hillier shows us the difference between his Superbike vs Superstock IOMTT Bikes

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  • Over the last few months, I have made some videos giving you a closer look at the Superstock bike, so whilst we had some time at @TTRacesOfficial we filmed a closer comparison as promised.
    Sit back, grab a beer and let me show you the OMG Racing Superbike and Superstock bikes. I explain some of the details we have to consider when we take on the TT Mountain Course.
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  • @jameshillierracing
    @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks for all the feedback and comments! Snetterton next for the British Superstock, any questions for my next video please let me know!

  • @inb4230
    @inb4230 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    James is a classy guy, great racing James this year was epic,glad the boys are finally getting the recognition you deserve

  • @KW-LAKES
    @KW-LAKES 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Brilliant insight - I think you've given the best description of the two class of bikes I've seen

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Many thanks!

    • @Albertalorian
      @Albertalorian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jameshillierracing Much thanks James! (Greetings from Canada)

  • @peterjdo
    @peterjdo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Found this after watching your 2024 kick off. This is great to understand the differences and what is done to manage the laps. 😎👍

  • @harrypalmer7169
    @harrypalmer7169 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    What a fascinating incite. These guys never stop during race and practice time, hats off to all of you. James is a class act.

  • @GarryMcGovern
    @GarryMcGovern 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    One of your best videos yet James: excellent detail and insight, with no pause or break the whole way through. Like the mind of an engineer, translated to standard English for us normal folk!! Top job man, fair play!!

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for the feedback! Trying to think of interesting content all the time as it’s enjoyable to make and interesting comments 👍🏻

    • @GarryMcGovern
      @GarryMcGovern 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jameshillierracing Improving every time - takes a while to find your groove, but you're nailing it, and items like this come across far more natural, when it's clear it's something you enjoy. We need to get you over here to Mondello (Ireland!) some day (I'm one of the track instructors here - too old to race any more!! Haha!!), as Jack Kennedy would be a regular guest instructor, being local. But we've had Jeremy McW here and a certain pre-fame Hicky here, taking the michael out of the rest of us saps trying to keep up with him, as he just practices drifting for a laugh! Glen Irwin has even taken my own Panigale around, giving a couple of clicks to the suspension as we were similar weight (made no difference to me.... I was still sh1t!! 🤣). Anyway, keep it up my man, always a good watch. 👍

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GarryMcGovern Thanks!

  • @brandonishsnaksj3273
    @brandonishsnaksj3273 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can't beleive this dude was about to race the TT....as chill as he was. Thanks for showing us your stuff man.

  • @Marc-xm6xh
    @Marc-xm6xh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hilliers a proper legend.

  • @XNeo27564
    @XNeo27564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love it when he professionally explains the coke can exhaust. When I talk about my bike I always get Hyper 😂

  • @royalbee9088
    @royalbee9088 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome thank you James 👍🏻

  • @ruediweiss7597
    @ruediweiss7597 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks James! Great insight and fun to hear it from the Pro.

  • @joshuaman1126
    @joshuaman1126 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Fascinating deep description of it all…suspension appreciate it. I’m not a road racer on bikes so it helps me understand… I have go kart and dirt bike experience….thanks love the videos. I’d so love to ride one to the limit but almost 58 now so kinda late in life for it all 😂

  • @ichabod72
    @ichabod72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Excellent explanation of the two bikes and what makes them different. Met James at this year's TT - he was selling his hot sauce after the last race - and he seemed a lovely guy - happily posed for a photo and signed my lid. He had a great TT and posted some good times. And then went home safely to his wife and children.

  • @notdreadyet33
    @notdreadyet33 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Insanely gorgeous bike!!

  • @Carlos_500
    @Carlos_500 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really great video, great to know about all the smaller details on each bike. TT24 here we come! Good luck James!

  • @eant1234
    @eant1234 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Subscribed. Thank you!

  • @timmo5443
    @timmo5443 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoy listening to james…please make more thanks

  • @davidsampson3537
    @davidsampson3537 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great video James and great to get a insight to the difference in the bikes. Top job fella.

  • @franklinwilkerson2061
    @franklinwilkerson2061 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great video! Iove the bike content especially. I'm in the process of modifying my R1M ('16) for canyon/track riding so I love hearing your thoughts and the details of what you're running. Keep up the great work and we'll see you next time.

  • @lices
    @lices 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just awesome. Love those detailed videos❤❤

  • @strobegaming4981
    @strobegaming4981 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video love vids like this explaining alot

  • @barry5138
    @barry5138 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video James 👍🏿 great to see the bikes and what you are doing

  • @daleparkes8650
    @daleparkes8650 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was fantastic!! Really interesting and informative thanks James

  • @testbox3201
    @testbox3201 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video with interesting insights. Thanks a lot!

  • @jdahack7367
    @jdahack7367 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid James. Thanks. Best of luck for the rest of the year.

  • @anthonymoss6281
    @anthonymoss6281 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent James.

  • @BennyBen9
    @BennyBen9 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice . Thanks James . Very in depth and well explained 👍🏻

  • @martinwink2063
    @martinwink2063 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a cool insight on what you guys are working on to get the bikes set up 🔥🔥

  • @steveharwood5824
    @steveharwood5824 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant James 👍🏻 It was a pleasure to watch and hear you on that beautiful stocker in the first Superstock race ✊🏼🍾🏁 and on the Supertwin.

  • @Autograss100
    @Autograss100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great insight James, thanks for sharing

  • @davidjloveland3673
    @davidjloveland3673 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done matey. Great insights into how much thought and dedication goes into the development of these awesome machines. Love it thanks 😊

  • @joeturner7453
    @joeturner7453 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing James! bikes look and sound so good! pleasure to have been on various parts of the course and start line seeing you prepare for battle & rinse these very high end machines! problem is your going so fast, scary thinking that back brake is for that use ! i tip my hat off to you as always ! thanks for the pictures and what you do ! Very professional James Hillier 🏍️🇮🇲🏁

  • @kevinstreet5709
    @kevinstreet5709 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, thanks

  • @hotrod3856
    @hotrod3856 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What's your thoughts on Peter Hickman taking the course record to 136.358 on a Superstock spec machine considering the Superbike would be looked at as superior, massive thanks to you all for an outstanding 2023TT.

    • @NickyLong89
      @NickyLong89 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He was miles ahead, didn’t need to push the super bike, he wanted to bring home the win.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He hit all his markers and no back markers, everything fell into place for Hicky.
      The difference between the two is not much now too over the TT Mountain Course.

  • @stephensingleton4937
    @stephensingleton4937 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant video as usual and content, you explain everything really well and it's easy to take in. I watched you through K Tree section a few times this TT and your line is superb for taking videos on my phone. The stock bike sounds superb as well. 🏍️👍

  • @tulligman
    @tulligman 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great insight,thanks James,top man.

  • @giodc8599
    @giodc8599 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh well, i ended up watching it all. Very comprehensive run down of the bits and pieces needed to make the bike comply with regulations and suit the rider. Thank you James!

  • @checkmymovie
    @checkmymovie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video, I was waiting since for this patiently since you spoke about a thumb break, Remember the question from me? I miss the rear break pedal in your video. Now I could see it on the left hand side. Thanks for this awesome video, we all appreciate that you spend some time with your fans this way.

  • @jfoz7602
    @jfoz7602 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant video. I’ve been following the TT closely for years but still learned a lot watching this thanks James 👊

  • @K_____
    @K_____ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Big fan of yours James. Great insight into the bikes. Thanks!

  • @NooBiker
    @NooBiker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great explanations, very informative.

  • @andrewfalconer5448
    @andrewfalconer5448 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super explanation, by a superb gentleman.

  • @JustTex
    @JustTex 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pretty interesting, cheers 4 sharing sir.

  • @patrickdeehan2512
    @patrickdeehan2512 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great detail and very articulate. Good luck , hope you have a fantastic time.

  • @bofblog
    @bofblog 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video,superb tech insight into the bikes.. explained very well

  • @paulsmyth497
    @paulsmyth497 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb James. Thank you mate 👍

  • @karlbrowne3361
    @karlbrowne3361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey James, fab insight into the differences between the 2 big bikes. I like you calm voice and attitude. Was great watching you burst onto the scene a few years back. Respect for what you do James ❤️💯

  • @davesnowpros6785
    @davesnowpros6785 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is brilliant. Thank you.

  • @LeeTillbury
    @LeeTillbury 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting James, thanks for posting. Well done on a solid TT too.

  • @ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE
    @ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I learned so much from James. What a bad ass.

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall52 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic info,thks.

  • @Balafoutre
    @Balafoutre 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well.....from what I can understand....riding a superbike on the TT course, is as good as it gets to fly an F 16 in a hostile environment!!! And that is so awesome....I am in awe!!! The precision over the calculations of the decision making process...during the course of actions, is just staggering!!! Riding a motorcycle is no slouch!!! A rider must be on top of its game, like an aircraft fighter pilot!!! In a hostile environment... After all...what is life if you havent pushed your mind and body to the limit and everything in between???

  • @Bunter1815
    @Bunter1815 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks James really appreciate that. 12 L per lap is insane consumption, it really highlights how much you are at 100 % throttle.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      And I use every drop! I ran out on the return road at the end of the Senior 😝

    • @918Boyz
      @918Boyz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jameshillierracingI have always wondered if the decreasing fuel load is noticeable? and the tires....😮 from riders to the bikes to the crews, its all amazing and a rush just to watch. Hats off to all of you!

  • @ianjobernsdrivinginstructor
    @ianjobernsdrivinginstructor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What timing! Jon Boy is my nextdoor neighbour and just last night I was quizzing him on the differences between the two bikes.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha! Maybe I do a video with JonBoy next time too :)

    • @ianjobernsdrivinginstructor
      @ianjobernsdrivinginstructor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jameshillierracing - He needs to be front of camera! 👍

  • @ignacio1itriago
    @ignacio1itriago 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What an expert explanation! Amazing very didactic also.

  • @philbikes
    @philbikes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah great vid ✌️❤️🏍️

  • @Albertalorian
    @Albertalorian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm suprised you run Road Shift with those big boots! In the tuck, I can't make my ankle work right to upshift, so I run GP/Race Shift. Then when I situp for braking/corners, my foot somehow naturally finds its way under the shifter to pull up to downshift. Its nice that we have the option these days, I love the front brake adjuster!

  • @RonVanDenBerg-nj2dx
    @RonVanDenBerg-nj2dx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video

  • @garethfenn2356
    @garethfenn2356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video comparison James 👍. Two quick questions - You mention the very obvious temperature warning lights, but what do you do if they come on? Is it a case of pull over and stop, or ease off a bit or something else? Secondly, the suspension manufacturer you're using this year is one I've never heard of. Is it a new company or one that's just not known outside of the race paddock?

  • @roberttaggart5757
    @roberttaggart5757 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great guy

  • @TaxTheRich_05
    @TaxTheRich_05 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    By the way, James finished 4th and 6th in the Superbike and senior race respectfully. He also finished in the top 7 every race but one race were he dnf. He set the fastest ever lap on a Yamaha as well. He had a really great year.

  • @TheKez1a
    @TheKez1a 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome vid!

  • @firstcastac7308
    @firstcastac7308 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Excellent James. Why are there holes drilled at the bottom of your screens?

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It’s to allow air in behind screen and kind of balances to air behind the bubble, reducing the buffering 👍🏻

  • @elontusk7565
    @elontusk7565 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very interesting vid thanks for that

  • @brianroyle2533
    @brianroyle2533 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really interesting James well explained many thanks

  • @alphacentauri9743
    @alphacentauri9743 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello James , thanks for the video , great insight 😎,
    A question for you or your mechanics, do you use gaskets on the factory line exhaust also used in wsbk?
    The flanges are shaped like the exhaust port so seems weird to use ori gaskets for this, hope you guys could answer this question, thx in advance, keep up the good work ✊️

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the livery….JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL😍😍😍😍😍

  • @gfrizzleshizzlemanizzle
    @gfrizzleshizzlemanizzle 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi shouts from New Zealand. I'm 7.
    I like the vape advertising, looks cool. I'll try it. Thanks mr ambassador.

  • @skiesilver
    @skiesilver 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you guys get the front fork coating? The gold looks awesome

  • @ianplayer3329
    @ianplayer3329 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video and great racer 👌

  • @NikCan66
    @NikCan66 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explanation for people that might be new to the sport 👍

  • @MillerMotoring
    @MillerMotoring 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cheers!

  • @simaomendes1927
    @simaomendes1927 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James is an extraordinary racer who has every chance of winning a senior TT, the day Will come for him im sure!!!

  • @TheGazza636
    @TheGazza636 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really interesting video james explaining all the tech about the bikes and the rear thumb brake
    subbed now for future vids

  • @Andrew-ud3xl
    @Andrew-ud3xl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this, not just saying what parts you are running but explaining the reason why you use them
    How do you accelerate hard in 2nd, need to be short shifted to 3rd or can you go full throttle thoughtout with just the thumb brake

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      2nd nearly always requires a short shift as. Always alot of thumb brake.

  • @jamieingham8307
    @jamieingham8307 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi james excellent video as always on you channel. Can you give so more information on what the filler cap holder is called and where you get them from would be very hand for our pitstops at the manx gp this year.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. They are home made from seat foam 👍🏼

  • @1950Bonanza
    @1950Bonanza 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Always in the hunt, smart guy, I just love James pulling hard for him this year! "If I'm being a wimp"...yeah, NOBODY could call you a wimp I'm pretty sure my friend!

  • @GRAW247
    @GRAW247 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are the internal engine differences between the two engines in each and what approximate power are they producing at the rear wheel as a result?

  • @vincemarshall8550
    @vincemarshall8550 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks James hopefully better results next year when i come back to the island ,them stock bikes look slow with no wheels involved but really to me it seems those big bang yams are more as with the dukes track focused , jimmy my old china you need a normal il4 mate God bless

  • @LasseJOugaard
    @LasseJOugaard 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Question: Seeing as the laprecord is now held by a superstock, they are obviously very close. Would you consider it a fair statement, that until now the only major difference was the different tyres?
    Also, do you know why slicks were allowed on stockers this year. It seems to blur the lines between the two classes almost to redundancy?
    Cheers!

  • @bobcarter5548
    @bobcarter5548 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi James, great vid. What do the coloured buttons set for on the race bike. There are a lot.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I will do a video at Snetterton, thanks for the question.

  • @dronespace
    @dronespace 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @kirkdunn1379
    @kirkdunn1379 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So much goes into setting up a machine for racing, especially when consequences are extreme.......suspension is a fickle lady......getting it right isn't always common sense like you would think.....each part leaks into others so can be difficult to decipher (compression bleeds into rebound and vice versa)
    Beautiful bikes and well done James!

  • @ApriliaRacer14
    @ApriliaRacer14 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top shelf lad.

  • @markbradley7505
    @markbradley7505 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James you are awsome.. me and my girlfriend both sponsored you for the dakar last year ...we hope you decide to do it again ❤

  • @R1ACE
    @R1ACE 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the OEM master cylinder like on the superstock bike? I often hear it causes issues

  • @jason-qt8fy
    @jason-qt8fy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video why do u have a holder forvthe fuel cap on the stocker but not the superbike

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ah it was swapped over between the bikes for each race.

  • @R_Jay_Cee
    @R_Jay_Cee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Informative vid, Surprising you don’t even have a rear brake foot lever as well as the thumb brake lever and also the road shift pattern I found interesting

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We don’t use the foot brake with the thumb brake fitted, so more room 🙂

  • @robmac4077
    @robmac4077 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. How does the seat padding fair out, are there different thickness for different preferences, curious.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rd a compromise between keeping weight low. And then added comfort of more cushion and also reducing bend on knees as races are longer and spend a lot more time tucked up than on short circuits.

    • @robmac4077
      @robmac4077 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jameshillierracing thanks for reply James.

  • @jakehunter4341
    @jakehunter4341 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the insight James, nice to seriously appreciate the details and thought process behind running a bike of this caliber🙌🏻 8:47 what is the small box attached to the frame has “TT SBk James” written on it?

    • @rnp1181
      @rnp1181 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Looks like a lap timer and/or data system. Might be the GPS tracker I think all bikes had to have at the TT. The Obsession Engineering channel mentioned something on one of their TT vids that looked similar.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes this is the transponder for time keepers. To record sectors / laps and speed traps.

  • @jgsimons
    @jgsimons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting overview! I club race a new R1 this year and have a similar setup to your stock but different suspension. Do you also use Bitubo for short circuit?

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, the OMG team all use these.

    • @jgsimons
      @jgsimons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jameshillierracing Thank you. Not many people using Bitubo in the States but I will give Bitubo a try.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have got on with it very well. 👍🏼

  • @brooksobrien5290
    @brooksobrien5290 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video. Does anyone sell the taller IOM windscreen? I would love to get one on my R6. Google shows only the double bubble types that raise the screen about an inch not the 5-8 inch rise on the IOM screens. Business idea?

  • @adamhoneybun1166
    @adamhoneybun1166 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great insight james. What part of the course is your favourite and which bike do u prefer to ride.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I generally prefer superbike tbh. Sometimes the harder to set up with more settings available but good to ride when you having working well. And section of track changes each year. I like all of it but particularly enjoy the 11th milestone at end of cronk y voddy.

  • @bobbyblueace
    @bobbyblueace 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was good. 👍

  • @motobenco
    @motobenco 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not a one way clicker for the front brake pad adjuster?

  • @turkishexpress
    @turkishexpress 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's refreshing to hear that pros also use road shift. I tried GP shift many times and I just ride much quicker on track on street shift.

  • @bezaen
    @bezaen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastisk informativ video for some 1 like myself Who is interested in the technical side of rating, more of there, of when you have time & energi ride safe👍

  • @manofknowledge1000
    @manofknowledge1000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Here are a few questions but I have many more…..Wot exactly do you do to the superbike motor and electronics to get that extra 20bhp?? How do you get such a massive weight reduction?? Do you change major components of the motor? How come the lap record is now held by a super stock bike with an entirely stock motor, chassis etc? Is the superbike too much for the rough surface of the roads or wot?? I can’t imagine wot the superbike must be like . Can I have a go??

  • @23HF23
    @23HF23 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Late to this video. Great explanation of the two classes. Two Qs: what is the reason you don't use rear brake except to control wheelies? Is there any prospect that the extra pit time to change tyre in the stock class would pay off in improved lap time?

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have just never really used back brake. But actually use rear more when riding on the open road. The time gained over 1 lap with fresh tyre would not be worth the loss in pits. Stock race used to be 4 laps and most did then change to fresh tyre for the remaining 2 laps

  • @karlosh9286
    @karlosh9286 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent ! That was really informative.
    If the bikes are now all tracked by the race officials, and thus in real time the position is known as compared to other bikes, surely an excellent safety feature would be to have a "blue" light on the dash, indicating a much faster bike is very close behind. Radar could be useful for working this out too.
    i.e. Slower bikes should really let through the much faster bikes. Like the blue flags in F1 indicate when a driver is being lapped.
    Hopefully such a "blue you're being overtaken indicator" would add to safety. At then end of a six lap senior TT, the top guys are often catching up with some quite slow bikes.

    • @jameshillierracing
      @jameshillierracing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree a blue light may work but then also think it may cause problems. If the rider in front sees light and pulls left to let rider behind pass. The rider behind may have already commit to pass on left and cause issue. I think as it is works fine. It’s not like short circuit where you may try to keep. Rider behind you. Generally if I rider catches you it’s your benefit to let them past and drag you along. Nothing to gain from holding them up and keeping behind.

    • @karlosh9286
      @karlosh9286 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jameshillierracing
      A left and a right blue LED ? with radar sensing what side the rider is behind ?
      Please note, I've never raced bikes, I just ride slowly on the road well within my and the bikes limits ! (that's usually my limits and not the bikes !)