dangeruk 0 Posted January 10, 2020 Danger UK are looking for an athlete to race and promote all our products alongside Scott Campos in 2020. https://www.dangeruk-speedway.co.uk/ Contact Percy for all the details 01263 731885 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,064 Posted January 20, 2020 I went on the website. Nice gear, but nice prices too. I don't know how the sport can support these costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted January 20, 2020 A mat in a sale,, 46 quid, normally 58,,,,,you would have to be bonkers to spend that sort of money on a mat. What's the betting a load of riders do,,, the ones who probably saying they don't make any money from speedway. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 509 Posted January 21, 2020 I bought one for £5 in Asda ... we used that after the rider left the previous one at Scunthorpe! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, *JJ said: I bought one for £5 in Asda ... we used that after the rider left the previous one at Scunthorpe! Did it absorb the needed amount of oil? Edited January 21, 2020 by f-s-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,064 Posted January 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, f-s-p said: Did it absorb the needed amount of oil? Are they back to total loss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted January 22, 2020 Dont know what your on about but they are supposed to be enviroenmental mats that absorb the possible oil spill, not ugly looking living room ones. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted January 22, 2020 I think it is important to use environmental friendly mats. Maybe from coconut fibres from B & Q or the Garden Center Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, iris123 said: I think it is important to use environmental friendly mats. Maybe from coconut fibres from B & Q or the Garden Center U mean the ones that dont absorb anything... I think it’s a good idea, the mats. But in reality we’ve had discussions on do they actually mean rubbish. Especially in other disciplines riders travel with motorhomes to meetings that spill more oil during the weekend than their bikes use. No one cares. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 509 Posted January 22, 2020 15 hours ago, f-s-p said: Did it absorb the needed amount of oil? As far as we were concerned, it was to keep the dirt off the bike and tools! MDL riders didn't get to go in the pits ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,064 Posted January 22, 2020 5 hours ago, f-s-p said: Dont know what your on about but they are supposed to be enviroenmental mats that absorb the possible oil spill, not ugly looking living room ones. If you are asking what I'm on about, you must be fairly young. Before oil catchers and the recycling oil systems in modern speedway engines, the spent oil used to drip out the bottom of the engine. To be honest, I was never too sure what the issue was about changing the rules to catch the oil, especially if the rider was using castor oil, as the oil is a vegetable based oil and is not as toxic as mineral based oils. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted January 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: If you are asking what I'm on about, you must be fairly young. Before oil catchers and the recycling oil systems in modern speedway engines, the spent oil used to drip out the bottom of the engine. To be honest, I was never too sure what the issue was about changing the rules to catch the oil, especially if the rider was using castor oil, as the oil is a vegetable based oil and is not as toxic as mineral based oils. Knew that, just needed confirmation. And no they are not back to total loss. And yes I’m fairly young, probably... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,064 Posted January 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, f-s-p said: Knew that, just needed confirmation. And no they are not back to total loss. And yes I’m fairly young, probably... Young and perhaps lacking a bit of SOH? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
