2008 R6 chasing zx10 & gsxr 1000 Isle of Man TT mountain mad sunday

[Motownisyourtown]

I like the random 125's you see in these videos. Some guy all leathered up trying to blend in on a CBR 125.

Sore thumb?!

[TheTrigger2000]

top vid mate i got an old 99 r6 and still have good fun on that lookin for bikes to play with when im out

[954blade02]

tt nice open plan roads ...

dont bring it home. you can't cheat

(cos thats what it is )

on public roads.

[TheLucan92]

nice riding man!! the r6 kept up with zx10 nicely!! awesome vid mate :)

[yperilmelyn]

nice ride mate love the sound of the r6:)

[win98nogood]

I own a 04 zx10r and it never lets me down :)

thanks for the vid

[PokerJeep64]

Was that a quad i saw at :59?

[zx12ryder]

indeed it was

[nickoli201]

mad sunday, is ALWAYS the 1st sunday of june without fail, regardless of dates ect, could b at the very beginning or very end

[TanamiDesert]

When is Mad Sunday, is it the Sunday before practice week?

[FASTERTHANSID]

Its the middle Sunday. Between practice week and race week.

[desertsky]

When you ride around the circiut during the week before the race, are there no speed limits? Is the road patrolled, and how do the locals handle the one-way traffic....anyone get caught going the wrong way?

[FASTERTHANSID]

1, There are no speed limits on the mountain course at all at any time.

2, The road is patrolled by the police but you can do 180mph if you want to. As long as your not causing a danger to others.

3, The locals are great and handle it just fine.

4, There is a guy this year who has rode a Harley the wrong way twice. He has got half way and turned back. He must be on a suicide mission but will end up taking someone with him. He will be either caught or killed.

[spongezorz]

I'd commit suicide if i rode a Harley too.

[freerideking07]

(Manx person speaking)

1. there are speed limits is sections, such as small villages etc such as Ramsey, Union Mills etc, but when you see a 'nation speed limit' sign there are no limits.

2. if ur doing 180mph you will get done as you are a risk to others. Driving without due care and attention, there are limits to how fast you can ride.

3. i'm a local and yes we do. i love it =]

4. that guy was a nutter!

[Subdued]

Sweet vid mate.. The r6 sounds brilliant! Im torn between the sound of a v-twin and a good ol screamer now! haha but yeah awesome vid mate

[FASTERTHANSID]

Thanks for that mate,

Appreciate your comments.

[yalexfumi46]

how many years have you been riding 600cc bikes??

[FASTERTHANSID]

This was the first 600cc bike I have ever had. I had just bought it before this video was taken wasn't up to speed as I was when I sold it 3 weeks ago. I was much quicker on it when I got used to how they ride.

[yalexfumi46]

not my bussines but ¿why did u sale it? i mean its the perfect bike ....

[FASTERTHANSID]

It was the perfect bike I have ever owned but the engine was making a horrible rattling noise. I am at the TT again this year and don't want to take a bike that is going to let me down. So I have traded it for a honda cbr1000rr.

Keep watching my videos and in about three weeks I will have more videos of the honda.

[thewobblyorange1987]

My preference is suzuki but a my dad and brother like kawasaki and my stepdad like Yamaha. All depends on what you like

[FASTERTHANSID]

I think Yamaha is the best but everyone has a different opinion.

[AzerMate]

What manufacture of sportsbikes are betta suzuki,yamaha,honda ,kawasaki or ducati???

[vidsupercharged1622]

depends buddy...in a yam u get all round performance... in a suz, u have a very reliable jap made engin3...honda's are best known for refinement.... ducati's are known for raw power and pack a very very good tech in themselves, kawasaki's handle realli realli well on the track or road... it all depends wat u want or can afford...:-) cheers...

[AzerMate]

What manufacture is betta at sportsbikes yamaha,honda,suzuki,kawasaki,d­ucati?????

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers for that mate.

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers mate,

Thanks for your positive comments.

Check out my other videos mate. They're better, this video has me in two minds as to whether or not I should give chase plus there seems to be everyone in my way.

[DanLee82]

Definitely catching them through the corners

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers mate,

There are some idiots out there. They think riding dangerous is equivalant to looking fast.

[easyrider290]

Nice riding, better than some of the loones that overtook me and nearly wiped me out!!

Wish every fast rider was as considerate as you!!!!!

[gravybike]

I love your video man! Is it filmed with the new 46Kam bike camera from 4kam?

It looks and sounds amazing. I am hoping to visit the TT this year :)

[FASTERTHANSID]

Hi mate,

Yes its the 4kam. A great piece of kit. Check out my other quicker videos, they're done with the same 4kam.

Cheers

[majormadass]

nice video mate, specially as your on a 600 and there on 1000's pal, good riding :) i want a 600 :) R6 or cbr600RR got my full test this friday :)

[FASTERTHANSID]

Good luck on Friday mate. Just remember, don't worry about it too much. Good luck and keep us posted.

Check out my other videos. They are better than this one. Quicker.

[vnmr1]

Looking good amigo. Get yourself one of the 09 R1's and they'll not be getting away from you so easy. The acceleration through the gears with the big bikes is the only thing that's letting them get away. I like the way you say " I was in two minds whether to go after them or not" It shows a bit of level headedness in you. Anyhow...... nice vid. Keep it on the black stuff.

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers for that mate,

And I would love one of those new R1's.

[myownmame]

awesome ride, he wasnt going nowhere awesome bike, r6 is the bike to have ,i love the r1 vtwin but to quick lol

[FASTERTHANSID]

Thanks mate,

Check out my other vids.

[FASTERTHANSID]

Appreciate your positive comments mate. Cheers.

[pdelaressure]

nice ride mate! i just love chasing down the bigger boys! especially when they ride well too like that.great vid man...long live the tt!

[juicer404]

sweet

[FASTERTHANSID]

Appreciate your comment. Cheers.

[pottakuula]

Greetings from Finland!

Great vids mate! :) Nice riding and top quality. I bought a new black R6 just before christmas. My first bike was a 2002 R6 and it was great too. Just have to wait for another 3-4 months for the snow to melt where i live... Can´t wait to get that black 2008 on the road and track! :)

Keep it up and ride safe mate! :)

-J-

[FASTERTHANSID]

Thanks mate,

From what you say I think you need a snowmobile instead. Hope you enjoy it when the snow melts.

[3doorpete]

Great on board footage there adn not much wind roar either!. Great weather for the island as well. Nicely ridden - I saw you got caught in too high a gear a couple of times. I guess this is where the 1000's have the advantage as they literally leap forward and gain 50 yards if you drop out of the power on a 600.

I was there in 2004 and it's so liberating to be able to open it up and crack on without worrying about your license!

[FASTERTHANSID]

Hi Pete,

I literally got caught out. We had a few runs that day and I fancied a not so manic one. Then the zx10 and gsxr came past and I was in two moods as whether to chase them or just take my time. You'll see throughout the video I speed up and then slow down in two minds. Cheers for the comments mate. Check out tmy other videos mate. They are alot quicker and more focused.

[thecreator1234]

do they not use the right side of the road?

[FASTERTHANSID]

For the 2 weeks that the Isle of Man tt is held they make the mountain section of the course a one way road. So for about 9 miles in total.

[jbubdub]

Nice footage.Someday I would like to see The ilse in person,but not from you're or the racers perspective.

[FASTERTHANSID]

The island is a beautiful place with so many fantastic coastal villages, very friendly people and stunning views. Its well worth going to the island with or without a bike.

[2wheels2fast]

hey great footage over the mountain.

looks like sooooo much fun

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers for your positive comments mate. It is so much fun and I cant wait for 2009 TT. Already booked the ferry and accomodation.

[ryaninja0]

I have a GSX-R600, and it's all blacked & stealth'd up with the stickers removed among other things! People often ask me the size, or ask "is it a thou?" and seem disappointed when I tell em it's a 6. I just laugh, & tell them that 6's are quicker on the corners, and just as quick in straight line (to a point) providing you're in the right gear! In fact, you gotta be a better rider on a 6, cos if you get the gearing wrong you're stuffed! This video just goes to prove it! Great riding man! :)

[FASTERTHANSID]

Couldn't agree more mate. A 600 is so much better for the bends..

Check out the other video where the zx10 is chasing me.

Thanks for your comments

[ward25038124]

Do you know what, out of all the R6 footage ive seen for the TT you're the first to have done the R6 some justice and give it some proper beans with out gay short shifting and some pretty decent cornering although you do need to brush up a bit on the carousel abit.....take it as one corner with 4 apexes and you are sorted. Good lad!

[FASTERTHANSID]

Mate,

I'm made up with your comments. I was in two moods as whether to give chase in this vid or not. You'll see in places I think to myself bollox to it and drop the revs. Then in the end I thought sod it and went after them. This was taken pretty much as soon as we got there and come the end of the 10 days we were really giving it some. Take a look at my other 2 videos over the mountain.

Oh and thanks again,

Appreciated.

[myturtlejoey]

That was very fun to watch! Good vid.

[FASTERTHANSID]

Many thanks for your comments.

[tactsan476]

Wow very exciting!!!

[FASTERTHANSID]

Thanks for your kind words.

[slieve69]

Great video, took me right back to my mountain moments in 2002 and 2003!

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers mate.

[FASTERTHANSID]

On every change down the throttle is blipped.

[ebz24]

power is nothing without control, right ?

nice ride dude ! enjoying watching your vids.

I hope i can drive a r6 soon.

[FASTERTHANSID]

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them.

[elsie350rider]

Nice riding m8

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers for that,

Did you watch em all. Now get some of your R1 up on here as well.

[pimptastic666]

Hey FASTERTHENSID! watchin ur vids again lol!!

[FASTERTHANSID]

Enjoy them mate.

[pimptastic666]

i do m8 every time!!!

[monki600]

gotta ask dude, can just anyone with a motorcycle do the track? seems pretty dangerous, got dudes doing 280+k's, cars, and slow scooters? how does it all work? was also wondering if there were any fatalities?

[FASTERTHANSID]

Its mad but it does work 95% of the time. When you go over the mountain the slower guys tedn to stay in the left hand lane out of the way of the faster guys. Cars just get in the way really but its as much for them as it is us. There were 4 fatalitys this year, 20+ serious injuries and 40+ walk away or minor injuries. Not bad really considering there are thousands and thousands of bikes there all going really fast for two weeks.

[monki600]

wow!!! those stats are pretty depressing. Is there a moment of silence or anything like that for the guys who pass away there? Your riding was awesome too!! very confident!

[FASTERTHANSID]

There is no moments of silence as everyone there knows the risks.

Thanks for your great comments, I appreciate them all.

[monki600]

im infatuated with IOMTT, i cant stop thinking about it or talking about it. its a CRAZY circuit. they only started televising it in australia the last couple of yrs. it is INSANE, we were watching it at work, and everyone was shaking, screaming, and covering there eyes. then i realise locals can do it too!! it would be a dream to travel there, get my hands on a 600 and do a few laps and enjoy the celebrations!! its just really sad about the deaths and injuries..

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers mate.

[danilisa79]

great rider!!! and the R6 it´s a superb machine.

[FASTERTHANSID]

Thankyou very much.

[Suzukimad07]

nice one !!!!! 5*

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers Suzukimad. Appreciate your comments.

[FASTERTHANSID]

I'm using a cheap low gain mic and sticking it under the passenger seat. This way it doesn't pick up any wind noise.

[pimptastic666]

M8 YOUR A FUCKIN GOOD RIDER!!!! how logn u been ridin?

[FASTERTHANSID]

Thanks mate. I've not been riding too long. About 4 years.

[ATLPOWERED]

Man i'm super impressed nice riding, sound of that engine is sweet music. That R6 is a weapon in the right hands. Nice video my friend indeed. Make David Jeffries proud.

[FASTERTHANSID]

Cheers mate,

Appreciate your comments.

[scunkmonkey]

sweet