dabbsjoe 149 Posted May 23, 2017 Nicki has had issues with his engines for about the last 3 years now. has never really looked quick during that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 852 Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Nicki has had issues with his engines for about the last 3 years now. has never really looked quick during that time. I think that this will be his final year in the GP's he has had a very serious injury just isn't looking like the rider he was and Hancock just looks like things are starting to get away from him I think that evolution is taking it's course no one can go on for ever sadly. Edited May 23, 2017 by FAST GATER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) I think that this will be his final year in the GP's he has had a very serious injury just isn't looking like the rider he was and Hancock just looks like things are starting to get away from him I think that evolution is taking it's course no one can go on for ever sadly. I was starting to think that after the last GP. Knowing Hancock though - he will probably come good again. Edited May 23, 2017 by The White Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted May 25, 2017 Porsing & Kennett on GTR at Kings Lynn last night 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,659 Posted May 25, 2017 Porsing & Kennett on GTR at Kings Lynn last night Not good adverts for the engine though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,284 Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Not good adverts for the engine though Agree.Clearly the standard unit ,which is deffo not what Freddie is riding. I know it will take time for set ups etc but I bet Freddies ain't got the same service interval as the sealed unit. Edited May 25, 2017 by Bald Bloke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted May 26, 2017 Agree.Clearly the standard unit ,which is deffo not what Freddie is riding. I know it will take time for set ups etc but I bet Freddies ain't got the same service interval as the sealed unit. I'm not sure they're sealed units yet are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted May 26, 2017 They will be sealed straight from the factory. Otherwise, how do the machine examiners know if they have been tampered with for British Racing. NO TAG, NO RACING. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted May 26, 2017 They will be sealed straight from the factory. Otherwise, how do the machine examiners know if they have been tampered with for British Racing. NO TAG, NO RACING. I thought it was just going to be sealed units if they rolled it out across the league, not the odd rider here and there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted May 26, 2017 I think the ones that have been bought through the BSPA are sealed but like Freddies and others who have had if previously/bought it full price were unsealed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted May 26, 2017 I think the ones that have been bought through the BSPA are sealed but like Freddies and others who have had if previously/bought it full price were unsealed?Is sealed and unsealed not just a case of tuners protecting business by not letting others see their work.So it should not matter.The bikes all have to legal when checked.They can be stripped down if required .GTR say they only produce one camshaft .So it is entirely up to setup to get the best out of a 500cc bike on a speedway track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,141 Posted May 26, 2017 Agree.Clearly the standard unit ,which is deffo not what Freddie is riding. I know it will take time for set ups etc but I bet Freddies ain't got the same service interval as the sealed unit. see post #1212 of this link http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=79314&page=81 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted May 26, 2017 Freddie's bike probably is the same as everyone else's. The difference is the engine (all of them) were made to suit Freddie. I imagine if any top riders swapped bikes it would work for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnboy 254 Posted June 4, 2017 Anyone seen anyone else riding the GTR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted June 4, 2017 Gerhard Engines produce/supplies just ONE version of the GTR. Just ONE engine set-up. FF has the same engine as we delivery to UK and the rest of the world. FF is not a test/works rider of Gerhard Engines. He is a client who tested the GTR end of 2015 and decided to equip himself with GTR engines for the upcoming season. He bougt 2 and then other 3. 2 GTR for UK and other 5 for Poland, Sweden and the SGP series. It may helps to understand why we have just ONE set-up if you would know more about the idea of Marcel Gerhard. He wanted to create a engine with a modern technology which allowed the engine to run for a longer time. In every other Motorsport category it is possible, so why don't in Speedway too, he thoughs. Having the knowledge of more than 30 years working on GMs and Jawas as tuner and been working a lot on Motocross, Endure, Supermotard engines too and he expirence as a former Speedway rider/ Longtrack Worldchampion the company had the best combition base to realise what we wanted. A fairer competition, supplying riders with the same equipment, saving the riders/promotors costs and try to give the sport a easier way for youngster to get in and the most important thing... to keep them in Speedway. Agree.Clearly the standard unit ,which is deffo not what Freddie is riding. I know it will take time for set ups etc but I bet Freddies ain't got the same service interval as the sealed unit. Really ?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
