Post Your Race/Track bike Pics!

[jheurte]

Here's a shot of my Ducati at the Track Day at Motorsports Ranch this past weekend.

 

[GregT]

Just dawned on me: You guys burn Methanol? How'd that come about? Is that side by side with gas burners?

Australia and New Zealand allowed Methanol in roadracing classes for many years. In NZ we're allowed it for fourstrokes up to 1989.
Many people on a budget just run gas. At this level of competition the rider ability has more to do with success than power.
Phillip Island of course sees maximum effort - it's a fast track and a big meeting.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Lot's of confidence?

Lot's of confidence?

Here's a shot of my Ducati at the Track Day at Motorsports Ranch this past weekend.

Hey John, really nice bike, and from the looks of that tire, you've got plenty of trust it'll stick!
Bill

 

[jheurte]

Hey John, really nice bike, and from the looks of that tire, you've got plenty of trust it'll stick!
Bill

Thanks Bill, yeah those Michelin Power One's are awesome tires

 

[Mindless]

I haven't been as agressive on the throttle but the tyres are worn all the way out to the edge, this on my GS.

Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart are also awesome.

 

[Gilmoses]

Love the 8 valve!
What are your times with that engine?
Bill

Got as fast as mid 10's in the quarter mile on motor so far. (thanks RapidRay). . . Keep in mind I'm 260 lbs.

Is the front wheel on your '79 gs1000 polished or chrome? It looks great! The whole bike looks GREAT!

Thanks, the front wheel is chrome . . .

 

[midnightcafe]

subscribed. This racing forum is an excellent addition!

 

[Pedda]

By the time it was real fun:

Later on it wasn't...

 

[Buffalo Bill]

?Inquiring minds want to know??

?Inquiring minds want to know??

By the time it was real fun:

Bummer!
So what happened, a high side crash?

 

[jheurte]

By the time it was real fun:

Later on it wasn't...

Ouch! Sorry to hear of your mishap, hope you came out OK.

 

[KiwiGS]

Bummer!
So what happened, a high side crash?

The damage has got low side/front lock up writen all over it......
@ Pedda: hope you came out of it not too banged up mate, nice bike by the way

 

[jheurte]

Finally got some on track photos from the last Track Day. You'll have to excuse the poor form, still learning, but having fun.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Cool, but what track is that?

Cool, but what track is that?

Finally got some on track photos from the last Track Day. You'll have to excuse the poor form, still learning, but having fun.

Hey J, you look OK.
I can't figure out, why would Louisiana have a last track day, except on Dec. 31st?
Bill

 

[jheurte]

Hey J, you look OK.
I can't figure out, why would Louisiana have a last track day, except on Dec. 31st?
Bill

Thanks Bil, the track is Cresson Motorsports Ranch. It's located a few miles SW of Fort Worth, Tx. There are a couple of track days in Tx. after this one, but this is the last one put on by my buddy Jeff Nash @ Advanced Motor Sports. There are tracks closer (Houston) but they don't have the elevation changes this one does. There is only one track in Louisiana, and it's on the other end of the state from me.

 

[GregT]

Thanks Bil, the track is Cresson Motorsports Ranch. It's located a few miles SW of Fort Worth, Tx. There are a couple of track days in Tx. after this one, but this is the last one put on by my buddy Jeff Nash @ Advanced Motor Sports. There are tracks closer (Houston) but they don't have the elevation changes this one does. There is only one track in Louisiana, and it's on the other end of the state from me.

Jeff Nash - not a kiwi is he ? There was a Jeff Nash here who I understand is now in the US

 

[jheurte]

Jeff Nash - not a kiwi is he ? There was a Jeff Nash here who I understand is now in the US

Yes, that would be him! Originally from New Zealand and still has family there. He is the owner of Advanced Motor Sports/Ducati Dallas in Dallas, TX. Really great guy and one of the best Ducati engine builder/tuners around.

 

[GregT]

Yes, that would be him! Originally from New Zealand and still has family there. He is the owner of Advanced Motor Sports/Ducati Dallas in Dallas, TX. Really great guy and one of the best Ducati engine builder/tuners around.

I only met him a couple of times through mutual friends in the BEARS club.
Tell him we're still here despite the quake - and it's about time he came back for the Sound Of Thunder meeting, preferably with a quick Ducati.

 

[Pedda]

The damage has got low side/front lock up writen all over it......
@ Pedda: hope you came out of it not too banged up mate, nice bike by the way

Pretty right that is. Lost front grip in a fast 5th gear left hander, Katana performing a lovely salto into the gravel. Me sliding with my ripcage over the curbs, bumped heavily, I tell ya. For the following weeks that caused me some severe...errr... yes, let's face the truth... ahem.... labour pain everytime I tried to do something copious on the toilet... :-\\\

Besides that I had two fingers' capsules grinded by the tarmac.

 

[gs1150streetracer]

Halloween drag race

Halloween drag race

Hi GSR
Had my bikes out at MIR for some fun.
Picture #1Outlaw Chassis with 1260 10:1 engine g4 cams out for almost the first time with Brakes...hahah ran a 9.50 140mph,I know I need to put the bar on and run and 8.90...
The Almost mint 1210 actual miles VERY CLEAN 1985 Gs 1150 I have had for years,we put the engine together from spare parts from my street bike build,most of the summer some might remember the engine that had the Valve adjuster screw fall down and break the cam chain at about 8k.The bike has a stock set of 1150 carbs 5in slick,stock 1150 head,1166 kit,welded basket.air shifter..Bike ran a 10.7 129mph with a 240lb rider.Not bad for such a beast.

 

[rapidray]

This is my old bike that I got the Wally at Bakersfield on. Still have the motor but the chassis went to Florida. Ray.