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Rodrob
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 02:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The first lap of the Formula Twins Heavyweight race at Willow Springs. I started last, finished first in the novice class.



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Americanmadexb
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice. Passed 5 bikes before the first turn.. haha, then checked out!
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Mattj
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 02:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That was really nice. I would like to learn to race mine. I just got it in Jan. but have raced at the drag strip before on bikes. This would be more fun I think
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Sethbuchbinder
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

congrats on the win. cool video as well. Who exactly runs in the novice class? Out here CCS only has Amature and expert. The reason i ask is, other than you, i dont think i saw a single person in the video running something resembling a racing line.. Those guys were all over the place. Just an observation. good luck in the future and lets keep the Buells on the podium.

Seth
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Avalaugh
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good video, but is everybody else really bad as you wiped the floor there, and i have seen better riding on inter track days here in the UK than those other guys, looked dangerous more than anything else ? And are you wearing textie gear ? only leather allowediver hear, has to be full suit or 2 piece with a zip at least 3 quarts of the way round your waist.

Love your bike by the way : )

(Message edited by Avalaugh on May 23, 2010)
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Rodrob
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 05:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Novice class is just that. Novice. You take the new racers school, 2 days, then you can run in the Novice class until you accumulate enough points to move to provisional expert. I started on a 250 Ninja, 3 races, and moved up to my 1125R when I thought I had enough skill to not kill myself. This is my second race on the Buell. You can follow my progress on crotchrocket.tv

As far as the skill of the riders, it runs the gambit. Shawn Higbee is a regular and turns in record times of <1:21 on a regular basis. My best time is 1:34 by comparison. They won't let you run at all if you can't go <2:00. It is club racing after all.

My suit is Kevlar from Motoport.
http://motoport.wsiefusion.net/_product_35442/GP-1_One_Piece_Road_Racing_Kevlar_Suit
The only textile suit sanctioned by the major racing associations. I love it. I have crashed in leather and I feel much better protected in this suit. Plus it's lighter and when Willow is 100+ degrees, it is tolerable.

(Message edited by Rod-Rob on May 23, 2010)
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Xb9er
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrats on the win! How did you do the paint on your bike?
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Rodrob
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 05:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The paint was done by Hotrods and Hogs
http://www.hotrods-n-hogs.com/
I can't take any credit other than being the guy who bought it after it sat for over a year.
At first I thought is was a little over the top. But now that this version of Buell is no more, I think it's perfect.

(Message edited by Rod-Rob on May 23, 2010)
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Xb9er
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 06:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well I have to say it looks amazing. I would be afraid to get a finger print on it.
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Xb9er
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 06:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

more pictures PLEASE
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Pegasusrider
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 06:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrats on the win. The bike looks great too!
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Rodrob
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pics




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Dannybuell
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 10:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

THX Rodrob! That was fun to watch.
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S1125r
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"My suit is Kevlar from Motoport.
http://motoport.wsiefusion.net/_product_35442/GP-1 _One_Piece_Road_Racing_Kevlar_Suit
The only textile suit sanctioned by the major racing associations. I love it. I have crashed in leather and I feel much better protected in this suit. Plus it's lighter and when Willow is 100+ degrees, it is tolerable."

+1 for the Motoport, love that stuff.
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Bitey83
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the vid mate, may I ask what tires you are running?

(Message edited by Bitey83 on May 24, 2010)
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Rodrob
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 12:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dunlop Sportmax GP-A Med-Hard
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Drawkward
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 01:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Holy hell...that is the baddest paint job I've ever seen on a Buell.

Major props...and good racing.
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Jng1226
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Excellent video! Also the best paint job on a Buell I have ever seen. Too nice for a race bike! Keep up the excellent work.

Jeff
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Rodrob
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah I'm nuts to race it. But it's the only bike I have to race.
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