Rizla Suzuki’s James Haydon made his comeback from injury when he rode his GSX-R1000 for the first time in nearly three months at today’s official British Superbike test at Silverstone in Northamptonshire. Haydon, out of race action since mid-June when he suffered a crash at the seventh round of the series at Snetterton, spent the day reacquainting himself with his race bike. He said: “Today’s test has been all about getting back on a bike and easing myself in gently. “You forget just how quick a Superbike is and rather than pushing myself too early, I decided to take my time and get to know the bike again. I got quicker as the day progressed and I am delighted that I will be returning to race here next week with Rizla Suzuki. My comeback has officially started.” Rizla Suzuki’s Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne concentrated on testing new chassis and fork settings on his GSX-R1000 and ended the day on lap-record pace. “It’s been a useful test,” he explained. “In the last session we found a good setting and I’m happy we have made progress; it will certainly give us a running start for when we race here.” No official times were available from the test, which was run in hot and sunny conditions at the 2.21-mile long Midlands circuit. Rizla Suzuki returns to Silverstone for the penultimate round of the Championship on Sunday, September 17th.