I just got an email from the new owner of my bike with a recap of his last weekend of racing. This was his first time out on the bike. He was racing in CRA (//www.cra-mn.com) at Brainerd (http://www.brainerdracewayandresort.com). Thought I would share, I hope he does not mind.
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Well, its first outing went quite nicely. July 15, 16, 17 was a busy, but satisfying weekend. Friday's practice gave me some time to get familiar with the bike, and adjust the jetting a little bit. I like the GP shift pattern, but it takes some getting used to. By Friday's end I had a new personal best lap time (2:07.03) better than 1/2 a second quicker than my old best mark.
Another jetting tweak and a few clicks on the rear shock and Saturday's (short) morning practice showed more improvement. My only race on Saturday was the 17 lap Trophy Dash, a multi-class race (each class is scored separately) that has lightweight bikes(mostly SV650) and ultra-lightweights on track at the same time. Long story short, I got a bad start, last into turn one, but managed to finish second in class.
Sunday I finished third in Sportsman Superbike and Ultra Light GP. The best, however was in Ultra Light Superbike. Three of us hooked up nose to tail on the second lap and traded spots for the entire race. A three bike draft down that mile long front straight is amazing! On the last lap I was in third going into turn one. I passed one rider there, then caught the lead rider in turn two and passed him on the brakes going into three. I was still in the lead coming onto the front straight and expected to get passed, but managed to get to the checkered flag about a bike length ahead of the guy I passed in turn one. Some fun!
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Glad to hear that my baby can run! :thumb:
For those that are not familiar with the bike...
http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18400
Do you know what that guy used to race before he bought your bike?
awsome that is a really sweet bike..im hoping i can get mine setup like that :)...my cousin has a ninja 500r i think 97 that he has souped up like that for racing very cool stuff. Congratz on a great bike!
Quote from: Jake DDo you know what that guy used to race before he bought your bike?
He started racing last year on a basically stock GS500 and blew up his motor last month.
Whoo Hoo! Now that's exciting!
thats awesome!
you never raced her?
Quote from: davipuyou never raced her?
Just track days, more seat time. Did one race with mixed bikes before the 555.
I guess then there will be no commets from the peanut gallery about rider's skill today. :roll:
Was that my old bike?
Quote from: JamesGWas that my old bike?
Yes
sigh... :(
At least it is being put to good use.
Just means that another one needs to be built. ;)
i know the feeling....i'm waiting for the RGV S/A....
i want another street GS.....
and I want a shitter made of gold. (runs off to the bathroom) looks like your going to have to wait a while for that street gs.
the swingarm is on the way.... should be here thurs or fri.....
the GOLD plated Davipu custom AL fuel tank is what i am dreaming of..... :mrgreen:
I thought you wanted to save weight? on the side it's going to have something like "custom landscaping upon request"