tshock250 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Adam Raga's bike cuts out at the worst moment at the uk trialGP. He had to push the bike back to the paddock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Apparently ran out of fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshock250 Posted September 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Yes that's what it looked like, costly mistake as it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1nn1e Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Oh wow, was that section 15 when he launched straight into the side of that rock? Thought he'd crushed his front wheel with that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goudrons Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 hour ago, v1nn1e said: Thought he'd crushed his front wheel with that one! I thought he's crushed his cojones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueflag Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Saw it happen, impeccable timing, must have hurt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaser Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 All down to running out of time I think. I followed the GP for most of the sections but got bored watching Raga and Bou walking the sections for 20 minutes each time. I moved along a few sections and managed to beat the crowd and watch some brilliant rides. At section14 (I think) I watched Raga turn up to the gate, nod to the official and ride the section without even a glance at it, indicating the last 2 were running very short of time, Bou did the same. Raga had the big off on the next section. Overall a brilliant event, my first world round, but I was disappointed to find no trade stands in evidence apart from 2 food vans, a beer stand and 4? dealers vans with some new bikes on display. Asking one of the vendors why there were no trade stands It was hinted that the cost was prohibitive. No T shirts to buy, no riding gear etc. etc. Compared to MotoGP or MotoX events it was a pretty poor show on that front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaser Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 He did get this one right though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshock250 Posted September 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 How does running out of time affect fuel management? No time to check level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 you are not allowed to re fuel out on the course so would have required a return to pits. Also to run as low as possible is a weight thing i guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 5 hours ago, nigel dabster said: you are not allowed to re fuel out on the course so would have required a return to pits. Also to run as low as possible is a weight thing i guess? No front teeth will also be a weight saving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faussy Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I dont think its fuel related. A bike running low on fuel always gasps for a while before cutting completely, this stopped with absolutely no warning. Sounds more like ignition to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Initially I thought the lanyard must have become separated. It didn't pink which you would expect with it running out of fuel but most of us don't rev it that hard , maybe it doesnt pink if it runs out quickly on main jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopez Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 03/09/2018 at 9:34 PM, chaser said: Overall a brilliant event, my first world round, but I was disappointed to find no trade stands in evidence apart from 2 food vans, a beer stand and 4? dealers vans with some new bikes on display. Asking one of the vendors why there were no trade stands It was hinted that the cost was prohibitive. No T shirts to buy, no riding gear etc. etc. Compared to MotoGP or MotoX events it was a pretty poor show on that front. Same thoughts here. I've never been to any kind of sporting event where there was literally no merchandise or gear you could buy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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