getting exupcited

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:22 am

Team Exup'r Im in the last stages of prep work on the GSXR.
Ive got to lock wire the sump plug, & go over a few other bits & bobs, fit the new slicks & she's ready. Entry is sent Garage is booked Motel is booked. Then just sit back & wait for the 27th & 28 to roll around.

Update on Stans Ex.
Bill is prepairing it & should be up & ready for the Barry Sheene at Easter weekend. [loves the torque by the way]
Peter Jackson:
Mike will be ready for that as well, & is bringng backup from up north
should be a hoot of a weekend !!!!

spook · Post by **spook** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:56 am

Mike_SS · Post by **Mike_SS** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:51 pm

The waiting sucks! 4 more sleeps before I get to go to the track and I have already packed the trailer! I have never been ready this early.

P.S. So far we have five New Era bikes coming down at Easter.

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:52 am

Mike_SS wrote: P.S. So far we have five New Era bikes coming down at Easter.

The car could break down on the way>>>

PS:: let us know what you think of the 1000

sickle44 · Post by **sickle44** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:58 am

Your getting exupcited,

Hell this is the year, I'll hopefully put frankenfizzer all back together.

hotcam · Post by **hotcam** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:03 am

sounds great, wish I could come along but you'll just have to
post lots of photos for me

kiwi60 · Post by **kiwi60** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:12 am

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:35 am

Really guys, you need to try to make the Barry Sheene meeting.
Its just got a vibe that no other meeting has.
I'd love to see some Team Exup's in the pits with us.

JasonL · Post by **JasonL** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:33 pm

5 New Era bikes? Aren't a couple Pre Moderns??

I wasn't planning on going although all this talk about it makes me not want to miss out....

hotcam · Post by **hotcam** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:48 pm

sbutler wrote:Really guys, you need to try to make the Barry Sheene meeting.
Its just got a vibe that no other meeting has.
I'd love to see some Team Exup's in the pits with us.

Love to be there, but I'm working the saturday (if I don't show
up that day I get fired), Phillip Island Superbikes on sunday with
my GF who is a marshal there, and taking the ferry to TAS
for a bike holiday on the monday at 9am. So, sadly no option.
Next year, if they can manage to not have it on the same weekend
as WSBK...

Mike_SS · Post by **Mike_SS** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:24 am

5 New Era bikes? Aren't a couple Pre Moderns??

Up here in Queensland and we are a bit slow and that. The term Pre Modern has not really caught on yet.

90-95 is the era.

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:30 pm

JasonL wrote:5 New Era bikes? Aren't a couple Pre Moderns??

I wasn't planning on going although all this talk about it makes me not want to miss out....

Come up Jay, I need someone to chase/follow/try to beat!!!
And besides that it will be a good test of the FZRs speed..Betta hang on though. It'll go faster than the VFR in forth gear, you'll know your going when you hit turn 1 at over 260Ks!!!!!

JasonL · Post by **JasonL** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:27 pm

I'd love to come up but I just don't think I can justify the time and cost in amongst all the stuff going on down here. I would have been more inclined if they'd split the grids back to NE and PM but that's still not happening. The thou is still in getting the suspension done, its costing a bomb but should be pretty sorted, raising the back up, a lot of work being done on the front end, got an Ohlins for it many thanks to Mike SS for that. It's half race-prepped, once it's back I need to finish it pronto and get it out on a circuit somewhere. I'm paid up to do the Vic titles at Broadford later in March so I'll aim for that meeting as its first run.
Yeah, I think it will take me a bit of time to get used to the extra speed on the approach to turns, plus getting on the gas on the way out - no cack-handed stuff like I get away with on the 750!

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:57 am

Im ready!!!
Just fitted the fairing, gave it the once over, took it for a run,
[closed of corse] went real well too.
Leaving tomorrow at about 11am for the drive down to Wakyfield. About 4 hours from my place. Dump the bike in the garages & head off to the motel for some dinner & a sleep.

I really hope the gxsr can match what the FZR acheved. It is much lighter to ride, so lets hope that tranlates into fast times. At this stage I just want to come home happy. With a trouble free weekend.
Ill post up race report on monday!!!
Wish me luck guys..

Mike_SS · Post by **Mike_SS** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:01 am

Yeeha! Hope it all goes well Steve. Look forward to the report. Travel safe.

spook · Post by **spook** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:01 am

Have fun Steve

Keep us posted

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:14 pm

You should be able to follow the action from Natsoft I think.

JasonL · Post by **JasonL** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:43 pm

Yes you can and I know I will be.....I feel a bit left out, I haven't missed a PCRA round in over two years...separation anxiety.....look out for Nigel Taylor in NE, he's a mate of Mick's and is on a superbike spec...FZR1000! He was well quick in the day apparently, I'm sure he'll still be quick enough. A few St George refugees in Pre Modern aswell I see. I don't have too long to wait, our first meet is March 6-7 at Mac Park.