Absolutely fantastic Dave, thank you. It really is a privilege to be taken along with you & the team at a proper meeting. Well done all: and here's to Franco building on his early form with a strong showing at OP. Oh, and tell him not to wreck another bloody bike!! 😉
Just amazing that you are taking the time to share this with us. Thank you once again. Watched the race on telly looking out for Franco hoping he would get in the points first race of the season. Seeing now what transpired in the run up the finishes he got were brilliant! Glad to see the positivity and effort from the whole team. Keep up the good work.
Nobody tells the story of the struggle of running a BSB raceteam like you do Dave, great to see the progress. BSB should be your next sponsor I reckon...
A huge effort by you, Franco & the team considering the massive total write off of the bike in testing. Thanks for your awesome insight to the gubbins of a race team & race weekend Dave! Top bloke! All the best to everyone & champion Franco🔥
I must have watched this playlist at least five times now,most you tube vids I watch once and forget but every Obsession Engineering upload you've done has been both entertaining and educational. I love getting the background and technicalities about what it takes to be at the sharp end of motorbike racing at any level from professional to keen hobbyist. Keep up the good work and it's nice to see that Claire is still with the team and adding some glamour to the grid. Any likelihood of getting her in tight leather trousers?
A brilliant long weekend watching a great set of lads working hard. It's great to be there and see the enthusiasm, with a cracking rider. Can't wait for Oulton, where I fancy some points will be scored. Love to see these playbacks Dave, it gives a proper look at what racing at the top level is all about. See you at the weekend, 👍👍
Brilliant Dave. You're looking for major sponsors, but maybe you have 19k possible mini sponsors right here. A couple of quid a month from half the subscribers might just make the difference to keep you racing and in the black (impossible I know)
These videos are brilliant and are going to get so many more fans into bsb. You are doing everyone involved in bike racing a favour with this its fascinating.
Been waiting for this one! Great to follow along - thank you all for making time for the camera, & by extension, us who are following the Rapid Racing journey!
Whenever I try and remember his name I always come up with Jason. Go figure. Love the edit. Makes me feel like I’m part of the team. Really excellent result! Also when a bike takes a tumble the announcers say the mechanics will be busy. They aren’t even close to describing how much work that is.
Fantastic to watch, Franco will go far this season, a great result for the first 2 races, very very impressive!! Cant wait for Oulton, well done guys an gals!
Brilliant video once again. I think you've got to take that as a positive. The talent level in BSB is something else. Sitting behind Brooks, racing with a factory Honda of Irwin, he's right there with some top quality riders. The points will definitely come. I'm glad the right handle bar made it out of the crash, at least something did! I bet Matt was wincing with every bounce of the bike. I think it's fair to say Franco Taz Mackenzie'd his bike! Only part he didn't do was get it in a tree.
Boys, great effort, pace will grow, franco has a super talent and wanting more is the way. First Two Superbike races, mid pack finish…. In great company, not bad at all.
Hi Dave…..I wasn’t looking forward to this….having seen the photos.😐but, at least you found the dash, and Franco was undamaged …..tough luck, but top work by the team…..👍👌🇮🇲😉
Excellent content gives you a real feeling of being part of the team good luck for the rest of the season seems strange that they are trying to give more teams a chance in BSB financially and then have the first round in Spain 😂
Great vlog. Really good to be able to follow the progress, and see what’s involved in the free practice and qualifying. What an amazing bounce back too, from the wreck of the bike and the missed practice. Top 15 at Oulton and into the points for sure 👌
Thank you Dave for another great episode. Congrats to you and the team 16th after the first race isn’t nothing to be mad about still the rest of the season and a lot more racing I think the more Franco rides the bike the better he will get. Hope all is well and safe travels back home! Cheers from sunny California!
Thanks Dave that was brilliant, thank you for doing this 👍🏻 Perhaps you could sell Franco's broken bits, they would be great additions to anyone's man cave, or woman cave !
Enjoyed that, good look at Oulton this weekend, Has Franco got any ambitions to do the roads ? As i think with his manner & way of working he could go pretty good around them, A new talent for the TT in a couple of years ? As you & I know the old hands are getting older, so new talent needs to come through,
Interesting about the front 'chatter' influenced by ambient temp issue. Is this more to do with tyre construction rather than compound (in modern days)?
Take it out of his pocket money, and tell him to stop breaking his toys 😂 Great result, ahead of people that have been doing it for longer. He can only get quicker from here. That’s how I see it anyway. Good luck for the rest of the season.
When a bike gets crashed who pays for all the damage. How many spare parts do teams take to each race. How’s the back swing arm work with the sprocket fixed to the swing arm instead of the wheel
The sprocket is usually in the wheel, we just pop the carrier on the spindle to clean the chain. The team has a crash budget, but more sponsors will be needed if we do another like that
Repair the bike .. new engine new frame new rear end build a new bike would be a better description .. saying that the tank might have buffed out .. thanks for the vids keep them coming
Sorry to hear of your lose ££.£££. But good result in all. Do the brake ducts do anything. Would of thought if there's a problem with heating, Brembo would have designed more surface area(fins) on the calipers. Would be nice to know if they do anything measurable those ducts. Other then increase drag a very small bit. Good luck with the next race.👍
Some of the newer spec calipers have more heat dissipation, but are a lot more expensive to buy and run, the ducts do help, although we don't log the exact amount
10k Views but only 859 "thumbs up", c'mon dudes the rock bottom average is 10% ratio and this is well below, get thumbing these guys up, it's the least you can do. Get to know how the yt algorythm works, a thumb up and a comment (no matter how small the comment) can make an enormous difference. Give it a like guys.
I hate to say this but you looked super stressed the whole time I really don’t think it’s good for your health 😮😮 Perhaps your personality isn’t suited to run very high stressed situations I know I wouldn’t want to do it , not being negative just a suggestion
Dave thank you on behalf of all the ex racers and enthusiasts amazing to be on the inside of the Franco journey!
WOW, this really is youtube at its best.
We are all behind team Rapid Honda!!!!
Thanks for making us all feel part of the team!
Quickly become my favourite channel on youtube ❤
Thanks 😊
Absolutely fantastic Dave, thank you. It really is a privilege to be taken along with you & the team at a proper meeting. Well done all: and here's to Franco building on his early form with a strong showing at OP. Oh, and tell him not to wreck another bloody bike!! 😉
Just amazing that you are taking the time to share this with us. Thank you once again. Watched the race on telly looking out for Franco hoping he would get in the points first race of the season. Seeing now what transpired in the run up the finishes he got were brilliant! Glad to see the positivity and effort from the whole team. Keep up the good work.
Nobody tells the story of the struggle of running a BSB raceteam like you do Dave, great to see the progress. BSB should be your next sponsor I reckon...
That would be handy, I'm sure Mr Palmer could afford it 😁
The most insightful, well produced and presented BSB vlogs available. You put the larger teams to shame! Good luck for the rest of the season.
A huge effort by you, Franco & the team considering the massive total write off of the bike in testing.
Thanks for your awesome insight to the gubbins of a race team & race weekend Dave! Top bloke!
All the best to everyone & champion Franco🔥
Got to love Franco’s positivity an inspiration to all great team effort brilliant video.
Great to see Claire 😊
Great honest vlog again, thanks Dave and the team. Keep them coming
One of the best behind the scenes motorbike racing content on all of youtube at the moment! Thanks a lot for the insights! Love it!
I must have watched this playlist at least five times now,most you tube vids I watch once and forget but every Obsession Engineering upload you've done has been both entertaining and educational. I love getting the background and technicalities about what it takes to be at the sharp end of motorbike racing at any level from professional to keen hobbyist. Keep up the good work and it's nice to see that Claire is still with the team and adding some glamour to the grid. Any likelihood of getting her in tight leather trousers?
A brilliant long weekend watching a great set of lads working hard. It's great to be there and see the enthusiasm, with a cracking rider. Can't wait for Oulton, where I fancy some points will be scored. Love to see these playbacks Dave, it gives a proper look at what racing at the top level is all about. See you at the weekend, 👍👍
Brilliant Dave. You're looking for major sponsors, but maybe you have 19k possible mini sponsors right here. A couple of quid a month from half the subscribers might just make the difference to keep you racing and in the black (impossible I know)
Ohhh, I like that idea!!
I’m in 👍
Dave. Pin this post to the top and see what kind of reaction people give it
Was going to suggest this set up a patron say mybe £5 min a month and you get your name on Francos helmet
Sounds like an excellent idea how about selling off some of the damaged panels etc you could call it man cave art 👍
These videos are brilliant and are going to get so many more fans into bsb. You are doing everyone involved in bike racing a favour with this its fascinating.
Thanks, that's very positive feedback and I really appreciate it
Lets go Franco ❤you got it bro 😎
That's some proper top mechanic'ng that is.
Such a tough tough championship. Franco is a class rider there’s no doubt what so ever 👏 Great first race lads well done
Been waiting for this one! Great to follow along - thank you all for making time for the camera, & by extension, us who are following the Rapid Racing journey!
Thanks for joining the journey
Whenever I try and remember his name I always come up with Jason. Go figure. Love the edit. Makes me feel like I’m part of the team. Really excellent result! Also when a bike takes a tumble the announcers say the mechanics will be busy. They aren’t even close to describing how much work that is.
Fantastic to watch, Franco will go far this season, a great result for the first 2 races, very very impressive!! Cant wait for Oulton, well done guys an gals!
Brilliant video once again. I think you've got to take that as a positive. The talent level in BSB is something else. Sitting behind Brooks, racing with a factory Honda of Irwin, he's right there with some top quality riders. The points will definitely come. I'm glad the right handle bar made it out of the crash, at least something did! I bet Matt was wincing with every bounce of the bike. I think it's fair to say Franco Taz Mackenzie'd his bike! Only part he didn't do was get it in a tree.
It definitely wasn't the best day we've had 🤣
Love that #7 NSF250😍 beautiful bike 🤩
Boys, great effort, pace will grow, franco has a super talent and wanting more is the way. First Two Superbike races, mid pack finish…. In great company, not bad at all.
Hi Dave…..I wasn’t looking forward to this….having seen the photos.😐but, at least you found the dash, and Franco was undamaged …..tough luck, but top work by the team…..👍👌🇮🇲😉
Excellent content gives you a real feeling of being part of the team good luck for the rest of the season seems strange that they are trying to give more teams a chance in BSB financially and then have the first round in Spain 😂
Yeah, we thought that was a bit counter productive too
Wow, Franco did a real number on it there 😮. Best of luck to you all
Cracking content. Really enjoying the videos and finding myself looking forward to your uploads! Keep up the good work! See you at oulton!
Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Beale.
It's Mr and Mrs Boast 😁
@@obsession_engineering Doh! Dont tell him I forgot his name!
Good video wavy 👋 still in the groove matey.👍...it will get better.❤
Great vlog. Really good to be able to follow the progress, and see what’s involved in the free practice and qualifying. What an amazing bounce back too, from the wreck of the bike and the missed practice. Top 15 at Oulton and into the points for sure 👌
Well done Franco and team you all had to dig deep to bounce back, the future is looking very bright
Great insight Franco will get there just keep pushing forward and top 10's will come! 👍
Great effort from Franco and all the team. Great video Dave.
The bike of Theseus!
Great effort from all involved here! It’s brilliant to follow behind the scenes and hope for a successful season!
Thank you Dave for another great episode. Congrats to you and the team 16th after the first race isn’t nothing to be mad about still the rest of the season and a lot more racing I think the more Franco rides the bike the better he will get. Hope all is well and safe travels back home! Cheers from sunny California!
Thanks Dave that was brilliant, thank you for doing this 👍🏻 Perhaps you could sell Franco's broken bits, they would be great additions to anyone's man cave, or woman cave !
Absolutely love this!! good luck to the team.
Great content Dave, such good insight into the BSB series! Keep it going!
Outstanding work by all best of luck
These video just keep getting better 👍
These videos kepp getting better! Great stuff Dave, keep up the good work, loving it!!
Thank you for sharing!
Great channel, with excellent motorbike fun!
Great video! Sorry to hear about the crash :(
Nice hat, see you at Oulton
Absolutely cracking content 🎉
I've been waiting for this one...
it a new motorbike KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Another great video.
Excellent Dave👍
Brilliant content , thanks
Enjoyed that, good look at Oulton this weekend, Has Franco got any ambitions to do the roads ? As i think with his manner & way of working he could go pretty good around them, A new talent for the TT in a couple of years ? As you & I know the old hands are getting older, so new talent needs to come through,
He's muttered something about Scarborough... So who knows what the future holds
Not a bad start big dent in funds with the rebuild glad Franco is ok
great update
Great video.
Interesting about the front 'chatter' influenced by ambient temp issue. Is this more to do with tyre construction rather than compound (in modern days)?
Cheers Guys I have to buy wooly Hat instead.👌
Take it out of his pocket money, and tell him to stop breaking his toys 😂
Great result, ahead of people that have been doing it for longer. He can only get quicker from here. That’s how I see it anyway. Good luck for the rest of the season.
He'll definitely not be able to afford any sweets from the shop now 🤣
@@obsession_engineering😂
Solid! 💪
Dave, we need an update from Oulton, i know things didnt go to plan but non of us know why or what has happened. 🙏
It's in the edit!!! Just been a very busy week
👏👏👏 , only few mph behind hicky60 ...
When a bike gets crashed who pays for all the damage. How many spare parts do teams take to each race.
How’s the back swing arm work with the sprocket fixed to the swing arm instead of the wheel
The sprocket is usually in the wheel, we just pop the carrier on the spindle to clean the chain.
The team has a crash budget, but more sponsors will be needed if we do another like that
When will team merch be available? That shirt design is fresh.
Soon. Had some supplier delays. I'll keep you posted
Hi Dave great vlogs where can I buy the grey hoodie from ?
The team merch is coming, although the plain grey hoodies were a stop gap until the really good stuff arrived
Hello I see you have black visor on your Rapha 1 Helmet I cannot get one any ware. Do you have spare thankyou. PS good vlog
We don't have any for sale unfortunately
Repair the bike .. new engine new frame new rear end build a new bike would be a better description .. saying that the tank might have buffed out .. thanks for the vids keep them coming
Sorry to hear of your lose ££.£££. But good result in all. Do the brake ducts do anything. Would of thought if there's a problem with heating, Brembo would have designed more surface area(fins) on the calipers. Would be nice to know if they do anything measurable those ducts. Other then increase drag a very small bit. Good luck with the next race.👍
Some of the newer spec calipers have more heat dissipation, but are a lot more expensive to buy and run, the ducts do help, although we don't log the exact amount
@@obsession_engineering Ok, thanks for the reply.
Francos broom
....Anyone else on Ohlins on their road bike now searching Bitubo 😂
It's all good kit, just slightly different feel
10k Views but only 859 "thumbs up", c'mon dudes the rock bottom average is 10% ratio and this is well below, get thumbing these guys up, it's the least you can do.
Get to know how the yt algorythm works, a thumb up and a comment (no matter how small the comment) can make an enormous difference.
Give it a like guys.
Thanks man, that's cool of you
What's the goal ?
To win. That's always the goal when racing!
👍👍
All that effort destroyed in an instant, must be soul destroying.
The joys of racing, can't expect it to be easy every day 🤣
@@obsession_engineering Very true Dave! 👍Best of luck for Oulton park this weekend!
You need to sell vip hospitality for rounds.
We do!
Give Matt a shout, his contact is in the description
@@obsession_engineering thanks
You were in the wrong garage
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I hate to say this but you looked super stressed the whole time I really don’t think it’s good for your health 😮😮
Perhaps your personality isn’t suited to run very high stressed situations I know I wouldn’t want to do it , not being negative just a suggestion
Some people are made of different stuff.
I appreciate your concern, but I love it really 😊