HP4 RACE, JEREZ and Gravel Traps

Bit of a diary over the 4 day event at Jerez - the final day will be in the next video as it was getting waaaaay to long.
Great event from Focused Events and clearly - an absolute stonker of a bike from BMW.
Thanks to Jo for helping me: / joannafbenz
TYRE WARMERS: 44teeth.com/44r...

[@mbtfp]

Your voice gets soft, when talking to JoJo. You´re in love.

[@iamtherealzombie]

Aren't we all?

[@chrisvinicombe9947]

Yep 😍

[@randersson3672]

He is human :D

[@guybramwells]

No, he just doesn't want to spook the unicorn.

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

Chris and JoJo sitting in a tree...

[@Sebi_Baciu]

Can't wait for you to make a video taking this beauty to a green lane

[@oddf3llow]

Did you ever dream that you'd be in the position to be able to do this stuff? Hat's off to you man. You've worked hard, built up your business, and now you're enjoying the rewards. Respect etc 👍

[@stigg333]

Very true but it is a bit easier when your on your own.

[@rab..]

To be fair he's not totally on his own with an ex-wife and young'un to support. The dude has done the graft to put himself where he is now. We've only ever witnessed middle-aged baron with loads of fast toys and fuckery . No doubt it was a different story in his 20's and early 30's. Pretty commendable compared to the waves of rich kids on social media flaunting the cash they were born into.

[@MarksTournaments]

Robert Bell best yt comment

[@stigg333]

@@rab.. True he probably does have them to support but maybe he could have put a bit more graft into his relationship and then maybe have them as well!! Having a family takes an enormous amount of hard work, more than a career sometimes, which a lot of people seem to forget, don't get me wrong i'm not judging just making an observation!

[@stigg333]

@Nanderlizer Nanderlizer Very true, kids do take a lot of time and money which can hold you back!!

[@vardypeeps]

Nice save Baron! Never nice missing a gear at that speed

[@nineofoto]

Endo into the gravel, I feel sick, well held. I wish I had a chesty blonde enthusiastic European leather clad hp sauce riding beauty with perfect teeth to be happy about me being a hooligan on a bike. I usually just get shouted at.

[@krasp28]

For those of us who have been watching Baron from the early days, it's amazing to see how much better a rider he has become. Really impressive stuff.

[@thedoctor4690]

10:29 thank me later

[@Bladebars]

dont mention her boobs *rolleyes

[@maxjackson3398]

Legend.

[@CPTLYNXY]

Omg she is well fit

[@D4NSOM3]

I'm surprised Fagan's plastic surgery came out so well. Awesome

[@harpersneil]

I'll see your 10:29 and I''ll raise you a 15:51

[@02Guffy]

Your track riding has improved a TON in the last couple of years! Good fun to watch... and that macheeeeeene!

[@MattJFilms]

To put into perspective Moto2 riders are running 1:38 compared to Baron's 1.49. Damn impressive!

[@CurtisBrandt]

This is one of my favorite 44T/Baron videos. That bike inhales everything on the straights. Baron is hauling ass. Nice save!

[@800btg]

Ah, you had support to "beat the Dutch" :) too bad it was too cold for a proper time attack ;) we had fun though!! remember, the offer to do a RL-Cup endurance on the Nurburgring stands

[@BaronVonGrumble]

yes! ha - but i didnt need it ;) Great fun doing laps with you though mate so lets get racing! BTW Everyone, this is the guy on the s1000 in the red suit 👌

[@martins7194]

@@BaronVonGrumble I could watch footage like this all day, every day. Love it.

[@Faithinthedock]

What was the bike the guy was on in the red & white leathers around 7:30 onwards? He seemed to keep you honest and held you on the short straight around 7:40. He appeared to have some skills...

[@musguelha14]

It's an S1000RR.

[@JuliusPeoples]

Yeah it's an S1K

[@VASILLEVSKI1878]

It's an S1K and it's probably cammed too.

[@darrenbutler160]

Quick question . Which is the more exciting ride . BMW or the Benz

[@sam_p792]

The ‘thank you’ bits in this video made me chuckle.

[@ltwracing]

15:50 for those that were interested...

[@henrykaiser9424]

Baron, are you going to do some vlogs on your R100 next spring/summer or maybe even a Europe-tour or similar? :D Really good video btw :)

[@Zanpaa]

I almost forgot about that bike! I'd love to see it in more videos.

[@armosphere23]

Content has been next level the last few months, easily the best on YT. Thanks for putting such great stuff out!!

[@jo05dk]

Going over that curb before ending in the gravel looked hella fucking scary. Goddamn.. Anyways: Cool to see Jo again, and watching this mighty machine eat the competition is a lot of fun. I'm still not a fan of chopped up laps only (because i enjoy the flow of the entire lap :), but the clips you included were great :)

[@BaronVonGrumble]

i might upload a few full sessions but so many people will moan..... 🙈

[@jo05dk]

@@BaronVonGrumble I am confused as to why, but i guess that's a sign of the times. But: Please do not risk moaning or other annoyances on my behalf. Even though i'd love to see a full session, i will survive without :)

[@Peanutdenver]

@@BaronVonGrumbleSolid laps Mr Von Grumble. I remember Crutchlow did a 1:37:65 for the record just this last May. You gotta be happy with yourself. Your bike makes my nether regions swell with passion btw.

[@wobblysauce]

At least he was smart and didn't bin it.

[@RidingJapan]

How long is a session

[@sheslop888]

Watched this directly after watching the MotoGP race (2022). Good stuff!

[@noobierider]

Watching this again. Jerez + HP4 Race + sick riding skill = complete my week. Enjoying much your run with Damen at 6:53

[@adambrzezinski8009]

I am glad you did not drop the bike. I had similar situation at Mugello this year and I did not manage to hold the bike. I think the gravel traps at Mugello are even deeper the bike instantly tilts. Great riding and good job on time.

[@2TRacingtv]

OH MY GOD! Today I discovered your channel. CONGRATULATIONS and wonderful image quality.

[@romainlorek3293]

I’m super excited to see day 4! I found your channel today, I subscribed after watching this video.

[@funninja1405]

Chris couple of words of advice: first is that You do have wrong angle on Your handle bars (they should be setup so the line of the knuckles matches the line of Your grips. Secondary the bottom out is something You can cure with preload adjustment (check the true amount of the travel of Your forks -BMWe should be able to give You the figures and its normally over 5mm the bottom leg casting to stanchion contact line and can be as much as 15mm. Add 2 full turns of preload to start with and check the change in SAG. When it comes to the funny wear of people tyres - that's a very complex subject that involves tyre compound profile and pressure , springs rates, suspension setup and velveing, geometry of the bike, age of the suspension oil(together with the age it will change viscosity and other properties much more dramatically as it gets warmer due to suspension work), weather condition and its influence on temperature of the sides of the tyres and time of the suspension warm up, and of course riders ability and technique for different tracks (braking ability, trail braking, engine braking, throttle control etc.) So to say that going faster is a solution to the tyres problem ... sounds a bit ... Third and most important advice from me would be for You to visit a "Dave moss tuning " website - Dave is one of the most fantastic suspension tuners on the planet and great guy ! He has a remote tuning service where You can set up a appointment for the time when You are on the track and He will provide You with "live analysis and tuning advice" plus ergonomics and technique advice. I hope You will find time to look it up as I believe Dave Would make You a very happy man. Thank You Kuba

[@BaronVonGrumble]

the springs are too soft -

[@GeOgreSA]

That BMW is Super Fast. You just 12 sec off Cal Crutchlows lap record at Jerez of 1min 37. Just to put into perspective how fast Moto3 is. Slowest qualifier was still 2 seconds a lap quicker. Insane.

[@ssaammeelliiss]

Moto 3 is faster than the hp4?

[@raynic1173]

It so much depends on who's in the seat. Pro riders are ridiculously fast. When I raced I was down 20 hp and was beating more than half the field. The "slow bike" forced me to learn major corner speed improvements.

[@kennethrussel7009]

Lovely lap times in Jerez, That gravel trip was scary. Enjoyed the video, Regards to Joanna.

[@nyleen]

Came for Chris, stayed for Joanna. Love you both!

[@ellisd82]

Jizzy Jizzy! Also nice to see Jo back on the channel ;)

[@PistonHeadChaz]

Jo telling you that you did 1:49 is exactly me with Mike when he comes back in after a race. Big smile like "you did your best time" haha!

[@fidelcastro9579]

Excellent work. Just puts into context how quick GP bikes are. Cal did a 1'37 qualifying lap there this year. Plus, any video starring Miss Benz is always great. 👍😎

[@knievel8727]

This is hand down the only video that ever made me feel that I need to do track days on my motorcycle. Awesome! Great

[@jde9095]

Awesome, love seeing you rip on the track with the beast

[@rjdasilva]

Great video. Thank you.

[@thomask1uk]

Firstly, man, I'm so glad you did not bin it! That first right into the stadium, or maybe it's the second, one of them is unbelievably quick, and you only realise how quick after you've gone past the point where you should have been quicker! Damned good lap times, I was doing 2.04's on an 899, so I'm quite a bit behind! Hope to see a HP4 Race on track soon! Also Brogan is a top bloke, I have his 'hire car tutorial' as a note on my phone for Almeria, helped massively the last time I was there.

[@Aint1S]

That's the most suspense I've sat through on KZbin, ever! Dude, you went plowing on your HP4 RACE & didn't drop it... I'm glad that you just went straight, it would have happened if you attempted the turn. Really crazy stuff and you had the lovely Mrs. Benz out with you too... Bonus!

[@BaronVonGrumble]

i probably would have made it - but didnt want to risk a far worse accident

[@Silent3442]

I could watch videos like this ALL day....

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

Dope braking from that R6 at 13:29. Much respect. I saw that Rossi dangle lol

[@northwest8634]

1-49 YA!! So fun to watch. Glad to see JoJo there too. You guys are so lucky to be running laps, and that weather.

[@Eckascliovalver]

Nice riding Baron, good to see the race being pounded around the track! Guy on the R6 was killing it, go on son 💪🏻

[@pierrederesistance]

The sound of the traction control is amazing

[@5up614]

Chris I absolutely love this track video especially with mrs. F Benz in it 😉. But you are definitely getting fast on that HP4 race and you are doing an awesome job of keeping your head down which will continue to inspire me to work on better body position while I'm doing track days.

[@HONMONSTER]

Great Video Amazing bike and great Riding from the Barron. Felt like I was on the bike with you. Looking forward to next video Nice to see Joanna

[@backwheelbob46rr]

Mate I nearly broke my toes cringing so much as it went in to the gravel 😲 well held dude and bloody awsome 😎

[@Twedymoto]

Thanks for explaining the tyres at 9:00 Mr Grumble. That'll help on my next track day!!

[@TheJmebe]

What was the guy in the red and white leathers riding?.. (around 7:30)

[@maxpowers6768]

A mastodon is a prehistoric elephant fyi

[@husky701rider9]

Max Powers also a kick ass band.

[@mjfox1190]

Awesome! Nice to see you out and enjoying your well earned toy. Really good! Looking forward to part 2...

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

Chris, this entire video is basically my life goal. But I'll settle for a regular RR. Thank you for actually using the Race how it was meant to be used.

[@T0m0thy]

I have first hand experience of that Gravel, glad you didn't stack it like me!

[@IZylusI]

I really liked how excited she was to tell you the time followed by the instant worry and panic when you said you went into the gravel haha That was really cute :D Everyone else though is too preoccupied with other things... I'm really happy that nothing too bad happened either, and I really want to get back to riding once the snow's gone

[@RidingJapan]

That little slide before the gravel had me pucker up

[@powpow4033]

What clip ons are you using and how long are they?

[@Csirkefoga]

Amazing to see that any minor twist of the wrist results in traction control singing through the exhaust. Can’t imagine the power this bike has, and I’m riding a factory ‘17 Tuono LOL.

[@discflight]

Damn, Jojo!!!! 😃 HP4 Race + Jerez... wow.... hot lap times Baron!!!!

[@paule5812]

Sweet riding Chris, the excursion in the gravel definitely would make anyone pucker up, I’m glad you kept it on two wheels 👍🏻 and congrats on making your fastest lap

[@robotspartan9100]

the "eargasm incoming" @17:25, what a beautiful symphony that prefaced

[@hypojames]

I can't concentrate on the bikes when there's poontang that ripe on my screen

[@cherrybopbop]

I was going to comment but seeing this comment tops anything i was going to say

[@flangmasterj]

Yep no one is going to better "poontang that ripe" any time soon.

[@joshmarlow5072]

More like this! Would definitely watch full sessions.

[@nontonlalajo]

is hp4race also veering to the right like some s1000rr?

[@danielbourne9826]

Great seeing Jo on the track!

[@GarageSupra]

Nothing in this video I didn't like, Thanks for the upload dude!

[@topgun8683]

I did the same thing on my ZX10R, but grass instead of gravel. I had the same issue that you did on your bike, I'm a big guy and I really felt cramped on the bike, even with rearsets!

[@koengixxer]

i can listen to that tsc working all day.. lovely.. 😍 this bike is just amazing,keep her healty..!

[@MatheusHenrique-gn8nq]

What's that stuttering when you start going on throttle mid corner? Traction control? Misfire?

[@renegade1987]

That thing is such a weapon!! I like how Jo's eyes immediately looked down at the bike as soon as you said you had been in the gravel lol

[@jdman7170]

Its great to see you using that bike as it was intended! Not as a show piece. Thanks for a great video!

[@Santos-sq8sg]

Do you know if I can do a trackday in Jerez in my R3?

[@MovieMan797]

How often do you use your rear brake?

[@f270]

Awesome that you are riding the bike like it was meant to be ridden And sharing the experience with us!

[@Matt92766]

My heart was in my mouth all the way up to the gravel pit.... thinking you'd slid into one to then see you just park it 😂 cracking video and bike 👍 lav you long time bik boi ❤

[@RevelatorAlf]

Nice vid fella. Enjoyed that. Love tracks but mostly on the dirt tracks these days. cheers

[@BIRVS]

Apex speed of that things ridiculous 😂

[@sproggitsdadsgarage8525]

Mastodon is a heavy metal band 🎶 Awesome riding and nicely saved going into the gravel 👌

[@saleenr6]

can you take a picture of the mount your using on your helmet for the camera?

[@andyshaw645]

Any comments on circuit moto ? I'm heading there in October

[@motorcycleMoff]

Is it just the camera angle or does the bike get a lot of wobble round the track?

[@mohrenpflucker3207]

What did you drive for a slick ?

[@Turder]

harder front springs going in?

[@damonm3]

14:46 brilliant paint. Gets you to release the brakes for the gravel😂🎯.

[@RevvedUpBiker]

My heart was in my mouth on that one. That was a nasty ridge coming off in to the gravel trap. Definitely go in to upright and under engine braking only. Looking forward to the advice lap episode.

[@Meddes]

Haha why do you speak german out of nowhere :D Nice vid by the way and great to see JoJo again!

[@Respect-to-the-Engineers]

Meddes 💪💪💪💪

[@gapmandan-ttv6408]

I’ve just had a cleanup on isle 4 as the blipping when your coming out of the corner made me custard cream everywhere !

[@pabsyh3187]

Well caught Chris...Jeez my heart was in my arse when you hit the gravel !! Overall though mate your track riding is awesome, thanks for the vid it’s a real treat to see such an awesome bike in action. Great to see JoJo sharing the trip with you too. Keep on keeping on dude !! 👍

[@MrCrashy31]

Jerez looks awesome and so many flowing turns! One day I'll take my 7r to it! Big ups on not dumping that hp4 race in the gravel! 😁

[@theadventuresofMrB]

so where exactly is your camera mounted ?

[@iwasherefirst786]

😍absolutely stunning. And the bike is nice too. On a serious note the track looks amazing, I would love to do a track day in the sun ☀️ or just some sun ☀️ would be good too. 👍

[@nick636]

Superb stuff. That bike is bonkers. Congrats on the 1.49

[@LiticoCBR]

Hi nice. how do you install camera on menton? Do you use gimball? Very nice video!!

[@BigDawwwg101]

That was a treat of a video to watch. Thanks Baron!

[@TheTrader66]

What’s the bike that gaves us an eargasm like this? Gsxr1000 ?

[@fitzanator436]

Whats with holding the throttle like that ?

[@sulos4646]

Gravel 14:47

[@andy_byrd]

Had to scroll way too far for this!

[@MrFredHoogendoorn]

Thanks mate, all the other timestamps aren't exactly hp4 related

[@elreydavid96]

holy shit I love the POV angle you gave us of everything ;) I love the fact that your actually using that jizzzz beeemmdubbblllaaaa hope to see more footage of your track days. ! p.s could you show how you mounted your cam it seems to still let you tuck all the way. thanks

[@KasperViggoJensen]

lol 1:49 is seriously good lap time around there. Respect.

[@gerainttamplin1114]

You are seriously punchin' there Von G and JFB is also pretty easy on the eye! 👍🏼😄 Good save Sir.

[@metalheadvlogs]

Excellent stuff Baron! I've had the privilege of going on a track walk with Brogan (although it was in Anglesey), and what I picked up was invaluable... Just a shame I was still slow 😂

[@K0nst4nt1n96]

That traction control sound 😍 i have winter depressions 😒 thats why i watch this video 😂

[@mattcorns9761]

Quality video! , that engine sound.. Could listen to that all day!!!

[@QAnyui]

I always wonder how do I want to use all of my tyre surface. Really hope that I can get a good body position. I do learn a lot from watching someone track day like this form your perspective and earning from others riding. Btw, HP4 Race definitely a track machine. I love the traction control noise kicking in. And that quickshift is violent and I like it.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

What time for the gravel bit?

[@alpha1k-]

Whats up with the R1M???