Who Rode Today?

[Bumblebee]

I like the feeling going down then up full throttle just to feel the suspension work. I reduce the throttle going over though. I got two wheel air, briefly, only once. My speed was 80+. Not doing that again….

I'll bet your Kawi would be fun doing that......

The other two are just too heavy.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

They’re all fun if I ride them no faster than 70 going over the top.

 

[Bumblebee]

There used to be a track I raced on that had a section called the "deer's leap" where you would get a front end lift going over it at speed and then had to get on the brakes hard for a right hand chicane......

We didn't have stabilizers in those days and the bike would give a head shake sometimes....it was kind of thrilling and scary at the same time...

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

There used to be a track I raced on that had a section called the "deer's leap" where you would get a front end lift going over it at speed and then had to get on the brakes hard for a right hand chicane......

We didn't have stabilizers in those days and the bike would give a head shake sometimes....it was kind of thrilling and scary at the same time...

I’d like to see MotoGP race on the old Daytona banked track. Suppose they’re going too fast for that bank these days? King Kenny had a get off there once doing 170 or so. The bikes now are going over 200 on every track. How fast would they hit coming off the banked section now?

 

[Bumblebee]

I’d like to see MotoGP race on the old Daytona banked track. Suppose they’re going too fast for that bank these days? King Kenny had a get off there once doing 170 or so. The bikes now are going over 200 on every track. How fast would they hit coming off the banked section now?

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Future MotoGP bikes might be able to do this as their top speeds will be much lower than they are now...

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Future MotoGP bikes might be able to do this as their top speeds will be much lower than they are now...

I’m not so sure. The NHRA thought that reducing the track length for fuelers from 1320’ to 1000’ would be safer as the cars would be slower. A Funny Car just set the all time speed record of 341+ mph in just 1000’.

 

[Bumblebee]

I’m not so sure. The NHRA thought that reducing the track length for fuelers from 1320’ to 1000’ would be safer as the cars would be slower. A Funny Car just set the all time speed record of 341+ mph in just 1000’.

Maybe......they can work miracles with engines these days......

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Maybe......they can work miracles with engines these days......

These days and earlier. Look what the two stroke 500s did over 20 years ago.

 

[Bumblebee]

These days and earlier. Look what the two stroke 500s did over 20 years ago.

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One can even look at the RZ/RG 500 street versions in the mid '80s that in street form could reach 150mph......crazy speeds for those days.....

Odd how Honda put out an NSR400 to compete against them.....instead of a 500.....

The sound and smell of a high performance 2 stroke was a special thing.....

 

[SSGT_B]

Rode to work this morning. 41 deg at 70 MPH is a bit brisk....lol But I was dressed for it. Finally some decent riding weather. Should be a high of 67deg today.

 

[BlueBacon]

Hit it just as I pulled into work

 

[Oz22]

I rode down to the city yesterday to grab a pair of pants, Bull-it cargo with the big side pockets. When I got back in the driveway I was reversing up and at one point twisted the bars with the front brake on and heard a weird click click sort of sound? just as the wheel began to move? I recently had the forks worked on and suspect the lower clamp bolts might be loose. I can't get to them though without pulling off that fairing piece under the dash. Can't imagine what else it would be?

 

[Red05]

First thing that comes to mind is the brake pads dragging on the rotor and moving.

 

[sixpack577]

I rode down to the city yesterday to grab a pair of pants, Bull-it cargo with the big side pockets. When I got back in the driveway I was reversing up and at one point twisted the bars with the front brake on and heard a weird click click sort of sound? just as the wheel began to move? I recently had the forks worked on and suspect the lower clamp bolts might be loose. I can't get to them though without pulling off that fairing piece under the dash. Can't imagine what else it would be?

You can remove the black plastic piece under the nose, it's just held in with push-pins.
Then easily reach the triple-clamp bolts from underneath.

 

[Tony Nitrous]

A quick breakfast run to the next town and back.
A cloudy dull day but it was warm, the roads were dry, very little traffic and no cops.

I’m in denial and often joke with my wife, that despite being in my 60’s with a long growing list of health problems, that any ride I see 160kph (100mph) and a good wheelie means I’m not old!

Today…. I’m not old.

 

[Tony Nitrous]

Gen-3 got a run into the city recently for a new front master. I still haven’t received a recall letter but the dealership knows my VIN and got the parts in anyway. Job done whilst I had a coffee and looked at the new bikes.

 

[Tony Nitrous]

The B-Kings had a couple of runs recently, I take it out for a breakfast run occasionally, but I also took it to a local Coffee and Cars meet again. They are a great little club, everything in the mix from a WW2 truck, to a Farrari, to Hot Rods, a Model T, an Aussie Javlin and other old classics. Not many bikes turn up but I’m always made welcome. One guy has 3 x automatic CB750’s, another has a ‘99 Busa. Not a bad mix for a little rural town.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I got in a 189 mile loop thru five counties on the Honda today and finally saw a Hayabusa in the wild. Was a white Gen2 coming towards me in a corner. Rider was wearing a white Suzuki jacket. The Honda ran perfectly. Very few bikes out despite the good weather. Anyone else get out?

 

[Bumblebee]

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I got in a 189 mile loop thru five counties on the Honda today and finally saw a Hayabusa in the wild. Was a white Gen2 coming towards me in a corner. Rider was wearing a white Suzuki jacket. The Honda ran perfectly. Very few bikes out despite the good weather. Anyone else get out?

I rode my snow shovel around the driveway.....by looking at the forecast, it appears I will get to ride it for a few more days....

I have to get a yellow one....

 

[sixpack577]

We've had highs in the 30's and lows in the teens, with alot of wind, for the last couple of weeks...makes it a little less desireable to go out.