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The shinko's have been on the shelf for the summer, these were Pilot powers, great street tire, good intermediate dry/wet track tire but not so good on a steady drizzly day. Better than my Pirelli Superbike Pro's mind you.
They didn't net me the win, but second place gave me enough points to take first in that class at least for the month. Round three saw me lose a couple of positions in the standing, but this weekend is hot and sunny and hoping to scrape back a couple points.
And trust me, the undies weren't fit for washing anything after slipping around the track for a day, except maybe scaring bears away. :sad
They didn't net me the win, but second place gave me enough points to take first in that class at least for the month. Round three saw me lose a couple of positions in the standing, but this weekend is hot and sunny and hoping to scrape back a couple points.
And trust me, the undies weren't fit for washing anything after slipping around the track for a day, except maybe scaring bears away. :sad
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"Pansying OUT"
Sorry man, my pansying out is known as completion work on an 850i which we are currently carrying a rather large sum on until I get paid upon it's completion! Do the math, I need to pay for the cow we just ordered if you know what I mean. Can't afford to rent a one piece and also need to buy one. &&&&& the list goes on.....
Sorry man, my pansying out is known as completion work on an 850i which we are currently carrying a rather large sum on until I get paid upon it's completion! Do the math, I need to pay for the cow we just ordered if you know what I mean. Can't afford to rent a one piece and also need to buy one. &&&&& the list goes on.....
Michael
Yes Yes I know, I said, I'm building a project YZF1070
Basement is done now, 850 finished and gone...
Gotta get the new siding up on the house.
Fixing the FZ1 up, cleaning up garage and then I might even begin
Yes Yes I know, I said, I'm building a project YZF1070
Basement is done now, 850 finished and gone...
Gotta get the new siding up on the house.
Fixing the FZ1 up, cleaning up garage and then I might even begin
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You swore the 850 was out of the garage this spring , and I have tickets to get in to watch the races for free. As to your scraping it up yourself, Castrol will be ready to race before you!!
Serioulsy though if you want a handful of tickets to watch the races sunday let me know, they're in my truck.
Serioulsy though if you want a handful of tickets to watch the races sunday let me know, they're in my truck.
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Ain't like I wanna be done and at the races instead dude.
I also thought I'd finally be able start working on the FZR machine this year too.
Ever hear the expression the shoe-makers works on his shoes last, man?
I've never claimed to be the fastest even without my buggered up back but with it, I sure's hell am not any faster a guy makes projections on what he knows he used to be able to do
What I'm sayin' is Jon, I don't you to rub in what I'm already well aware of, did you want a salt shaker to go with that too?
Thanks for the offer on the tickets though, much appreciated
Michael
Yes Yes I know, I said, I'm building a project YZF1070
Basement is done now, 850 finished and gone...
Gotta get the new siding up on the house.
Fixing the FZ1 up, cleaning up garage and then I might even begin
Yes Yes I know, I said, I'm building a project YZF1070
Basement is done now, 850 finished and gone...
Gotta get the new siding up on the house.
Fixing the FZ1 up, cleaning up garage and then I might even begin
- kiwi60
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Absolutely Jon, I've made a habit of itRacing for next to last is still racing right? Embarassed
“I venture not to cross that finish line in a neat, tidy well ordered bundle, but to slide across it sideways in a shower of spark’s, leaking oil, hissing steam shouting ..Geronimo !!!!! “
2005 SV996R SOLD
1988 FZR750/1040 race bike SOLD
1988 FZR750/1000 - the next project CHANGING THE LOOK AGAIN, BUT STILL ON THE ROAD
Now he's got a KAWASAKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nope - Sold that one too
Dang - he’s got a Triumph now
2005 SV996R SOLD
1988 FZR750/1040 race bike SOLD
1988 FZR750/1000 - the next project CHANGING THE LOOK AGAIN, BUT STILL ON THE ROAD
Now he's got a KAWASAKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nope - Sold that one too
Dang - he’s got a Triumph now
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I thought that by the end of it the guy behind me would be getting frustrated, but when I went to talk with him after, he damn near hugged me he was having so much fun trying to find a way by and not being able to. Sounds strange I know, but the last couple races of the last rounds he was stuck all by himself between faster riders that were too far ahead and slower riders that weren't ever going to catch up and this time he had someone to actually play with! It was all I had, with elbows and knees out, just to keep him behind until I could catch a breather on the straight where the ole Ace could stretch it's legs for a second or two. He kept me honest and focussed for sure, so that one was all good. The other two races of the day were fun in a different sort of way. One was just trying to not get in the fast guys way when they were coming up to lap me, and the last was gunning down some motards, then dicing with and eventually beating my "nemesis" on her SV650.
Too bad the go-pro crapped out this weekend, 30 seconds of video on new batteries. almost time for the garbage bin with this one.
Too bad the go-pro crapped out this weekend, 30 seconds of video on new batteries. almost time for the garbage bin with this one.
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Oooh guess what I just found!
One of the aforementioned motards had a camera on his helmet (hence the great view of the tarmac on the straights as he tucks in for more speed). Lorna on her SV and I pop into frame at just after 2 minutes, and stay in front of Ryan for quite some time, hope you guys enjoy. Poke fun all you want (c'mon I know you wanna), it was a great race and I had a blast. That's my favourite race of the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_zMm0l0slU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_zMm0l0slU
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I have the same problem with mine in the winter, but I think it is more due to cold.Big Jon wrote:.....Too bad the go-pro crapped out this weekend, 30 seconds of video on new batteries. almost time for the garbage bin with this one.
There are some who call me........Tim?
In Memory Of John "Silver" Douglas (Dec. 08, 2008) R.I.P. My Friend.
In Memory Of John "Silver" Douglas (Dec. 08, 2008) R.I.P. My Friend.