I have a problem

Mike_SS · Post by **Mike_SS** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:15 am

Hi, my name is Michael and I have a Yamaha problem...

It started quite late in life and up unitl recently I just said 'NO'

First it was one YZF 750 then it was two YZF 750s and now an FZR 1000 has been added to the list!

It apparently has only been ridden by an old man on Sundays.

I was just about to embark on a major mission to up-spec the 750 for next season but then an easier solution seemed to be to buy Mr Butler's labour of love. So sometime over the holidays there will be a meeting at a road house somewhere between where I am and where he is and the cigarette packet will come north hopefully to do battle with the various Fireblades and Ducatis that dominate New Era racing up here.

spook · Post by **spook** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:45 am

I think I may have one of those problems too, or was that three? My councilor, a chap called Stan, says I may be in denial... I said don't be ridiculous, I'm not in denial at all...

They have patches you know Micheal.

Congratulations

hotcam · Post by **hotcam** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:15 pm

Congratulations and great to see PJ stay in the Family. I can't wait to see
more racing from you and PJ. I also can't wait to
see what steve pulls out of his garage for next season too.

JasonL · Post by **JasonL** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:06 pm

Well done Michael, having lined up on the same grid as this bike I can tell you it is a rocketship. In fact it's probably the quickest Pre Modern bike in a straight line running in NSW the past year. I'll never forget Butler pulling a monster, involuntary wheelstand off the grid at EC during the Barry Sheene, he went past me on the back wheel.

Mike_SS · Post by **Mike_SS** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:06 pm

I said don't be ridiculous, I'm not in denial at all...

My holidays are going to be a lot more relaxing now that I don't have to do another rebuild to be ready for the February start of the season. :cool

PJ will be back at Eastern Creek at Easter with a nervous northener on board.

JasonL · Post by **JasonL** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:30 pm

Brilliant. Might see you there, not sure if I'll get along to the Barry Sheene next year. Might even have my own one on the track by then.

Mike_SS · Post by **Mike_SS** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:48 pm

Might even have my own one on the track by then.

Cool. It's going to a big yeat for me. Warwick Challenge Cup, Southern Downs Series, Queensland Championship series, BSFOS and I'm trying to line up a ride for a BEARs meeting up here as well. I'm not sure if I'll be able to go again in 2011 so I am going to try and make 2010 count.

JasonL · Post by **JasonL** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:08 pm

Yeah, same here - I can potentially do the Hartwell series, Interclub series and Vic titles, running two bikes in each!! Might be biting off more than I can chew!

sickle44 · Post by **sickle44** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:07 pm

I've had this Yamaha Problem for many years, I think it must be an actual disease. It's not like the company has ever done anything for me, in fact, the Canadian office has downright pissed me off once or twice for sure. Why is it that I pee a certain bluish color then, or depending on how old you are, maybe a little yellow? No pun intended.

Not that the other companies have done much wrong, well save maybe one, its just that the Yamaha machines always seem to appeal so much more to my senses really. Rather than that linear power delivery, they've always seemed to have that explosive power-band as well which is in tune with my riding style, when I want to be docile and quiet, I just short shift and keep things below 3 or 4K. When you want to go like a rapped ape, simply spin it up and BOOM, different machine. Two bikes in one.

stan · Post by **stan** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:32 pm

Jason,

YES....bite off more than you can chew, then chew like mad

stan

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:29 am

Mike_SS wrote:
Might even have my own one on the track by then.
Cool. It's going to a big yeat for me. Warwick Challenge Cup, Southern Downs Series, Queensland Championship series, BSFOS and I'm trying to line up a ride for a BEARs meeting up here as well. I'm not sure if I'll be able to go again in 2011 so I am going to try and make 2010 count.

Dont come down here with that bike. I want a chance at getting a place at the BSfos. Stay up there & scare the crap out of those canetoads. I dont want be beaten by my own bike. :ha

Mike_SS · Post by **Mike_SS** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:35 am

I think you are under rating your own contribution Mr Butler

Be more worried about some of the other guys coming down

sbutler · Post by **sbutler** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:37 am

Mike_SS wrote:I think you are under rating your own contribution Mr Butler

Be more worried about some of the other guys coming down

I know what that thing gets off the line like!!!!!!!!!