T2, yes we should hook up for a ride. Talking about doing the Mojave trail again soon, would also like to repeat the classic Anza Borrego loop. I still haven't recovered financially from Nevada. Work is slow.
Love the Voyager, the main reason I got it was for the coordinates. With a map and the coordinates you can always figure out where you are. I was kind of a dummy on the NV ride as for a couple days I couldn't remember how to access the coordinates and had to rely on my friends GPS. Finally figured it out, duh!
I'm gonna' finish posting the story by the end of this weekend on ADV.
WOW! that Isle of man TT video is liveing proof that nascar is for pussys! many of the moto GP races were like that back in the 60's 70's and 80's. I think Isle of man was part of the moto GP circuit back then?
Isle of Man TT
oh Yeah!
The epitome of real road racing.
"only" 6 laps of a 38 mile race on public roads. About 230 miles.
Except for WWII, it's been run since 1907. 10 laps of a 15 mile course. A LONG way to race a motorcycle in 1907.
Over mountains, through villages, speeds from first gear to 200 mph. Lap record is about 131 MPH! 200 curves in one lap.
John McGuinness, the Superbike winner had 128 mph average over the entire race this year.
Actually there are several classes including an all electric class (which has a lap record of 104 mph!)
Different classes race difference distances. 1 lap for the electrics, 3 laps for sidecars and 600cc bikes. 6 laps for superbike and supersport bikes.
On my bucket list for sure. And if I get there before I'm decrepit, riding the course on public day after the races is also on my list.
I had a 2003 Yamaha R6 for awhile. I did 7 trackdays and then sold it to buy a house. Good thing I didn't buy a house, because a year later I got laid off. I miss my bike everyday. :(
As far as I know the IOMTT has never been part of the world championship circuit. Moto GP racer tracks have good run offs in the corners and sandtraps, etc. The stone fences, houses, bridge jumps and trees--well, that's the Isle of Man. BTW, John McGuiness holds the record at 131 mph set in 2009. That includes 6 laps AND 2 fuel stops!
Good stuff pud! When did you go from riding a Kawi to Yamaha with your track bikes and did you switch for any paticular reason? Do you still do track days or races on a regular basis?
When did you go from riding a Kawi to Yamaha with your track bikes and did you switch for any paticular reason? Do you still do track days or races on a regular basis?
I raced 2009-2010 seasons @ Willow Springs.
I Raced the R1 in the Superbike class, the Kawi 250 in the Ninja Cup and the Honda 650 Motard when we raced the small track (Streets of Willow).
Ending one race and jumping from a 33 HP 250 onto a 160 HP bike for the next was always a blast.
I crashed the Honda hard the second to last month of the 2010 season (highside) and was barely able to race the finals in 11/10.
I did, and finished the season winning two titles and 2nd on the Honda.
I sold all my race bikes and gear and continue to ride street and only race off-road now.
T2, nice Trail Tech unit there. I had one of the original versions, years ago, but had problems with the magnet in the front rotor. The unit didn’t always give a proper reading and sometimes the speed reading was doubled. How does that unit sense engine RPM and temp? Is the unit fairly accurate overall?
Ahh the motorcycle thread.
So I guess I will jump in. dont post much here of late but I cant resist this one. I know a few know us here (PUD) and if your racing fans.
My 18yr old son #56 Austin DeHaven is a AMA Pro Daytona Sportbike racer and rode for the Kneedraggers.com Triple Crown Industries AMA team this past season where he had quite a few top 10 finishes. In 2010 he won the AMA Supersport National championship and then moved to Europe to race in WSBK for a season before he returned home for this year. He has been racing bikes since he was 8yrs old.
So we have owned quite a stable of bikes over the years, now just a few dirt bikes and supermoto bikes as all the race bikes are provided by his team.
here are a few pics, anyway. enjoy
Eric
#56 (my son Austin) seen here at NOLA motorsports park for the AMA Final
Let us know!