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Title: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: Ed on December 09, 2003, 03:52:26 AM Hi,
Thought I'd post a pic of me testing out my latest other project. Suzuki 250cc (RGV250) track bike. Managed to run 1.55 around Eastern Creek on Saturday! Cheers Ed (http://photo.starblvd.net/~Ed74mnd/3-2-5.jpg) (http://photo.starblvd.net/~Ed74mnd/3-3-1.jpg) Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: Blown_FC on December 09, 2003, 05:14:51 AM Great shots Ed....it's interesting to note how many of us FC ( and FE ) nuts are so into bikes....I've just sold my 2002 Triumph Sprint ST 955i and bought a 93 Ducati Supersport 900...that's right...downtraded.....need the cash for the FC resto !
I love bikes, but I'm not quite a good a rider as your photos show you to be ! Excellent stuff..thanks for sharing the pics ! Mark Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: nicko on December 09, 2003, 05:24:48 AM yeah thats the way bud,looks like heaps of fun,ive got an old 1987 CBR1000 that still goes harder than im game to ride so i have a good time when im riding but i dont think im a good enough rider to race on tracks,but i admire the talent of those that can and do.
Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: Ed on December 09, 2003, 09:46:57 PM I could easily have a stable of bikes.
It will be great to tow them to the track on the back of the FE! I set up the RGV for track days only, it's pretty much stock std. I binned my CBR600 out there a few years back, so the RGV is a cheap thrill. My roadie is a VTR1000 which has gold valves and race tech suspension, it's needing some TLC, particularly the head bearing as it loves (and so do I) to do wheelies. I love the V twin sound, so the Ducati is a nice choice Mark :) Everybody can track ride Nicko, its easier than road riding as its under entirely controlled conditions with excellent surface (no motorists, dogs, potholes etc). Give it a go, you will be hooked. Cheers Ed Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: Blown_FC on December 10, 2003, 12:01:44 AM VTR 1000 Hmmmmm NICE BIKE !
I agree, you just can't go past the sound of a V-Twin, and I'm not talking about cackling Harleys ! I hear what you are saying about racing on a track....you are right.....I think if I had the chance to spend a day lapping a racetrack in controlled conditions, I think I'd wet myself ! Mark Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: Rabbit on December 10, 2003, 06:58:21 AM How about a 350 Chev?
Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: Ed on December 10, 2003, 10:14:40 PM HEy Rabbit,
That's a unique piece of well engineered motorcycle there. many dollars and hours spent too it looks. Nice. Plenty of attitude. Also has drag bike potential. altho pass me the keys of a sportsbike anyday! Cheers Ed Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: Rabbit on December 11, 2003, 06:27:07 AM Yep just a nice loud cruiser. And bikes have all different styles and I love em all ,and Fe / Fc's aswell.....
Title: Re: O/T: Indulging my other pastime Post by: normd on December 11, 2003, 11:32:05 AM Guys
Like Ed says , "no greater feeling" than pulling out onto a track , no side streets , no pedestrians , no kids on skateboards/bikes and best of all "NO RADARS". You got no Idea of the feeling , just freedom to open it up, and watch the tacho climb .... ;D Norm :) PS Bugger I moved from Sydney just before Eastern Creek opened , and I only lived over the hill at Erskine Park .... :-[ |