Wet Setter. BSB Testing in the rain at Donington Park and Silverstone national. Superbike.

After 2 successful Spanish tests on the new fireblade, the Marvel team head to the BSB UK tests at Donington and Silverstone.
The weather is typically British, so how will Franco get on in the wet with 200BHP at his disposal?
If you'd like to be involved in Franco's fireblade journey with us, to bring on racing's next star rider, please email team boss Matt at
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[@stuffilike4498]

Franco looked totally at home with the big names at the front of the grid yesterday, first trophy done, no pressure Wavey to keep up your end! Exciting season ahead, good luck 👍 Sunday pm edit: blinking flip, I think Franco was right, it IS all the rider! I know he said on the post race interview he was starting to worry as the gap closed, but he looked totally in control. I guess Wavey might have to stop telling us about the set up now as they have a championship to win! 🥈🥇🏆

[@spencerabaker]

Ah, (spoiler alert) I was bouncing off the ceiling whilst watching you guys at the weekend, SOOOOO pleased for you all; Naively, i didn’t realise when I briefly met Franco with you at Brands that I was in the company of an awesome rider. In fact, while watching Eurosport’s coverage, it was a little “meh” when it came to the BSB races, I was far more looking forward to the ‘Stockers. Makes such a difference having watched all yours and Petes prep and building videos, then the testing run-up, and then to follow you at race weekends, kinda feel part of the “virtual team”, well done again to you all.

[@obsession_engineering]

Welcome to the team then! And thanks for following it all, it's turning into an awesome story!

[@jimnotbob]

Absolutely thrilled for Franco and all the team Dave, he looks really at home at the front. Incredible riding.

[@mattmid7012]

Confidence fully justified after watching the weekends racing!! What a start to the season!

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

I get the distinct feeling that young Franco is a champion in the making.

[@dinos8557]

I quite enjoy the format of these videos. You are providing a full explanation of what handling issue the rider describes, what change you make and the effect of the change. This is very educational for someone who is technically challenged regarding setup. New subscriber.

[@NigeSheppard-hq3um]

Well it seems to be going ok. Championship leader! Well put together bike Dave 👏

[@DJF7819]

Great result yesterday mate, best of luck today!

[@stephenbooty3773]

Great result from Silverstone. I hope the video’s continue even though the competitors will be watching for tips as it’s clear Franco will be one to watch.

[@CiderGuy]

Brilliant start to the season yesterday so we’ll done Franco, Dave, Pete & co! 😁👍👍

[@oteimoto85]

Brilliant results and a video absolutely crammed with varied and interesting stuff. Love the sublime handling and cheap Suzukis getting another lease of life in 750 form. Franco is undoubtedly a great talent, but it seems as though you're either an underrated (in the global scale of things) crew chief... or just happen to turn every rider you work with into a winner with a magic talisman you got out of a cereal packet. Never mind Franco getting to WSB.... I reckon you wouldn't be out of place there either. Great job, Sir Percy! 👌💪😎 Edit: Also loved the palm trees on the lid. Me and Boasty stood next to one another for a pic in 92 as we collected our Crowtree leathers. His, naturally.... had palm trees on and were over the boot speedway style waaaay before it became popular. Class.

[@Hutchie2112]

Thanks for the insights into how the datalogging etc works with the bike setup and rider feedback. Super interesting.

[@jeffo_511]

Great video Dave!!!!! Congrats to the whole team for sat. Can’t wait for the next video and seeing more inside the team and setup during the race season.

[@bozz668]

Great insight in to your preseason testing. Fantastic result yesterday 👍😁

[@frankspeakmore7104]

Fascinating and interesting video. Hats of to your ability to understand the full workings of the bikes engine, suspension, tyres and data. Best of luck for race day(s).

[@mickydebargos]

Brilliant win Dave. All your work there has really paid off and Franco looks like a fantastic talent 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@1555rs]

even better in race 2, Great job guys

[@iancharlton5530]

Man and machine in harmony. Good luck for today yesterday was a great result. 👌

[@gingergimp1]

Amazing results for Franco and the team fabulous insight into what goes on off the track Dave. Good luck for the rest of the season he’s a star in the making.

[@leecorkill4797]

In the modern world off social media content it great to watch something that is sincere and genuine and just so enjoyable to watch!! Thanks for ahring your journey I find myself smiling and genuinely enjoying the whole teams success, keep it up Dave

[@spslist]

And a win. Well done. 🎉

[@1555rs]

Super impressed with the first race, great stuff. Good luck for the Sunday guys.

[@boostaholic7116]

2nd place on debut awesome from Franco, it's going to be an awesome season for the stockers! 👍👍

[@bobvincent5921]

Thanks. Good to see the teem are in fine fetal.

[@DeathsStalkerRVT]

Loving the behind the scenes of testing. I always hates racing in cold damp conditions and ever since I've been very sensitive to cold and damp. Luckily in Canada we have lots of warm coats, fleece sweaters (jumpers) and tons of choices for warm dry gloves ;-) oh and if it really gets cold and snowy I've always got my -30F winter boots. Keep up the great job with the videos and good luck to Franco

[@Shinysideup]

Good result yesterday, the young man is fast, excellent work from yourself and Pete certainly helps

[@stevec-b6214]

Pete is legend, so positive and knowledgeable.

[@davehowlett7147]

congrats on 2nd...brilliant. BSB future champ

[@seankelleher5422]

Well done today. Great racing out of franco

[@LemonDrizzleGang]

Congrats guys on the result superb job 👍👍

[@hilbilchillbil]

So watching this after the epicness that was 2nd in the Saturday race - great potential for this year - looking forward to seeing your race review video Mega 👍👍👍👍

[@christopherfaulks6594]

The boys done well congratulations to you all

[@nickrider5220]

Forgot to say - thanks again for the vlogs..... and GO FRANCO 👍🚀😎

[@MrPADDYOT]

Finally got round to catching up on the first Superstock race at Silverstone. Bloody incredible ride by Franco and super work by the whole team, delighted for you all.

[@pete4205]

Franco is some talent, congratulations on his 1st win of many. And to you, Dave and the team. You're getting the hang of this motorbike malarkey.

[@obsession_engineering]

Thanks! We didn't expect that so soon!

[@bikehubjapan]

Awesome result yesterday! 🎉🎉🎉

[@foxfish7115]

One of your better videos, good luck with the first race.

[@nickrider5220]

Franco isn't just a very fast young chap, he also uses his head...a good combination 👍 Saw that Kyle Ryde has switched to Bitubo suspension and did rather well 😎

[@obsession_engineering]

It's not bad stuff you know 😉

[@josegoncalves9477]

Absolutely brilliant, hard work pays off!! Dave despite “following” for a few years, it felt wrong not hearing you on Eurosport 😂😂😂 Keep the good work and no matter how well you guys/girls are going, keep working hard because that’s what winners do wether the win or loose! The moment you stop doing that, no point being there. The missus is currently 39 weeks pregnant so we won’t be coming to watch you guys at the track for a few months 😘😘😘

[@obsession_engineering]

Good luck with the new person, when they appear... Dave is a great name by the way 😉

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

If Franco keeps that humble mentality there’s no telling how far he can go maybe WSBK

[@obsession_engineering]

We can certainly hope!

[@stevec-b6214]

This whole video was very very entertaining! Your channel has got me more than usually revved up for the new season. I am fully tight yorkshire, but might even buy some merch.

[@obsession_engineering]

Luckily I've got some merch on the way 😁

[@davidfaulds815]

Great vid, thanks for all your work.

[@Phillc748]

Franco yesterday…. LAD!!!!!!!!!!!! looks so natural on the big bike

[@obsession_engineering]

He's not bad at it 🤣

[@johnellison2078]

What a fantastic weekend, congratulations to all. A massively talented rider with a bike beautifuly prepared and fettled by fantastic team of engineers having the best fun. Brilliant motorcycle fun!

[@MichaelSmith-mc8bd]

Great couple of sessions, well done Dave and the team! As for Franco, watch this space great things in store!

[@stevec-b6214]

The man looks happy, and we all know what that means -

[@stevesanelli90]

Yeah, looking at the video footage on the front of the bike I could see the front end chattering too Dave! I thought it could’ve been the track, but Franco & your good self confirmed it✅ I hope all went well with this weekend racing at Silverstone 🙌 I’m hoping to find something on YT🙏 Happy Easter to you & the team of legends ⭐️

[@irisgardener4141]

Guys, that was incredible racing today😮🎉

[@irisgardener4141]

Happy Easter! 🐣 What a great team you all are together

[@simonbarber8564]

Awesome ❤

[@bananabrooks3836]

Well done for Sat. Great that the TV director showed the tension from pit wall. Did you use the Bitubo shock in the race?

[@obsession_engineering]

Yes, we ran the bitubo all weekend

[@stuwhite1969]

Wish I could ride like that

[@obsession_engineering]

Me too 🤣

[@TheOriginalCoda]

I think Franco is a future superstar. Where do I invest? 😀

[@obsession_engineering]

Matt@marvelhcl. Co. UK. 😉

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

is the fork out of the first serie at s1000rr , it look a bit only the ignition key for adjustments is here not for need 😉

[@MagicMANX]

Awesome!! is so interesting to see the datasheets and compare with what I use, already have some changes lined up for the bike :) 1 question, Once you changed to Bitubo shock, same spring rate? and was that a Ohlins TTX I assume?

[@obsession_engineering]

It was a ttx. The bitubo setting was slightly different as I didn't have the spare springs with me, didn't expect to need them!

[@richbonesjones4729]

Again a great video and fantastic riding from Franco! What was his wet time?

[@stevec-b6214]

that just sounded wrong ;)

[@obsession_engineering]

1.00 flat at Silverstone, can't remember at Donington 😬

[@richbonesjones4729]

@Obsession Engineering no probs was just wondering how much quicker his wet time is than my dry time 😭🤣

[@MayaFitton-hl1md]

There’s one part of this video I found particularly interesting. Where could I get this Franco’s number to follow it up with him…?

[@obsession_engineering]

😉🤣

[@Chris_Page]

now then now then now then get in P2

[@davidpierce7318]

Do you fix other bike and could you help me

[@obsession_engineering]

I'm currently flat out busy so taking on very little additional work, but please drop me a message on the Obsession Engineering website and I'll see what I can do

[@johnduddy2359]

Class results 👌 💪 well done team

[@mayhemmayo]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@JayGee6996]

Congrats for the podium Dave. Would have been a win if you had a better rider 🫣🤣

[@JayGee6996]

Dammit my joke has been rendered null and void 😢😂

[@obsession_engineering]

🤣