A n00b goes racing

[eatpasta]

I have been sick for a few days as well which has been keeping me off the training..... I guess its better to be healthy and not in shape than to be sick as a dog and not really in shape, right?

Im just going to race on sunday.... I couldnt handle racing two days in a row. Besides, the last time I drove out the day of the race I had hardly enough time to go to the bathroom before the race!

I still need to go find some hardware for the bike.... bolts keep falling out!!

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by johngil

Was out tying ribbon this weekend for the Rovers. Nice technical 2nd loop w/ nothing stupid. Ride smart and stay on the ribbon. It is a little "different" at times.

I wont be venturing out on the second loop - I just dont get a chance to ride enough to have the endurance to do two loops. I dont have the experience yet, either.

Cant wait though!! its been over a month since my last race!

[MotoMike]

Originally Posted by johngil

Was out tying ribbon this weekend for the Rovers. Nice technical 2nd loop w/ nothing stupid. Ride smart and stay on the ribbon. It is a little "different" at times.

Yeah, I've heard you guys are "Different".

[johngil]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

Yeah, I've heard you guys are "Different".

Hey, you guys are the ones w/ Dick in your club.

Who you callin' different?

[MotoMike]

Well, ya got me there

[eatpasta]

Ohhhh this is just gettin' good!



hey Mike are you racing both days?

[MotoMike]

Originally Posted by eatpasta

Ohhhh this is just gettin' good!



hey Mike are you racing both days?

Planning on it, but the way I feel right now I'll be lucky if I make it at all. I'm heading to the doctor this afternoon.

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

Planning on it, but the way I feel right now I'll be lucky if I make it at all. I'm heading to the doctor this afternoon.

oh no man.... hope you are ok and hope to see you racing well this weekend!!

[eatpasta]

oh and I totally forgot about my steering damper..... I think I blew it up last race. when I got back to the truck after the race (and after the ice cream truck) I noticed the damper was covered in fluid..... Im guessing that means it needs to be rebuilt.

I need to get on that soon.

[MotoMike]

Originally Posted by eatpasta

oh and I totally forgot about my steering damper..... I think I blew it up last race. when I got back to the truck after the race (and after the ice cream truck) I noticed the damper was covered in fluid..... Im guessing that means it needs to be rebuilt.

I need to get on that soon.

GPR? If so, I think they have a truck at most of the races.

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

GPR? If so, I think they have a truck at most of the races.

Im actually not sure what kind it is.... Ill have to look it over and see what needs to be done. It certainly needs love - fluid leaking from something is never good

[MotoMike]

Originally Posted by eatpasta

Im actually not sure what kind it is.... Ill have to look it over and see what needs to be done. It certainly needs love - fluid leaking from something is never good

Parts with oil on them don't rust

The meds are kicking in, I feel better already. I guess I better get to work on my bike.

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

Parts with oil on them don't rust

The meds are kicking in, I feel better already. I guess I better get to work on my bike.

right on man - glad to hear that you are better!! cant wait to see you kicking some ass out there this weekend! its supposed to be faster than usual - so good on ya for keeping the 4 stroke.



Im *almost* tempted to put a smaller sprocket on just to emphasize the strengths of the bike!

[MotoMike]

Originally Posted by eatpasta

right on man - glad to hear that you are better!! cant wait to see you kicking some ass out there this weekend! its supposed to be faster than usual - so good on ya for keeping the 4 stroke.



Im *almost* tempted to put a smaller sprocket on just to emphasize the strengths of the bike!

What, the 80+ top end it has now isn't enough for ya?

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

What, the 80+ top end it has now isn't enough for ya?

hey.... fast is fast! The last Bradshaw run we did, I was up over 80 for a decent amount of time. I was actually looking for more speed out of it!

insane, really.